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Non-Audio Stuff => The Geek Cave: Home Theatre, Computers, and More! => Topic started by: MuppetFace on November 03, 2012, 01:39:58 PM
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Thought I'd make a thread for all the gamer pirates out there. Feel free to discuss whatever you like in the world of gaming: upcoming releases, what you're currently playing, good independent games, etc.
My two most anticipated games for 2013 so far are Dead Space 3 and BioShock Infinite.
This year, I'm looking forward to the Omega DLC for Mass Effect 3. I was very disappointed with ME3 as a whole, but the DLC has been making it better, and this one in particular is one I've been looking forward to for a while. Also can't wait to see the Collectors return in the single player campaign.
I've got Dishonored, but haven't played it yet. Looks pretty cool tho.
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I just finished Dishonored. I thought it was an amazing game. I was surprised by how much it reminded me of Metal Gear Solid (in a good way), but it also pulls a lot from Bioshock and Assassin's Creed.
What does everyone play on, primarily? Anyone into building gaming rigs? Crazy home theater setups?
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SWTOR - The best single player MMO ever.
(http://www.changstar.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=607.0;attach=2537;image)
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SWTOR - The best single player MMO ever.
(http://www.changstar.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=607.0;attach=2537;image)
Isn't TORtanic going F2P? :P
I'm an MORPG fan so currently waiting on Path of Exile's open beta. Currently the only game being played a little bit every day is Minecraft.
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Sorry... I only like games from early ATARI to Odyssey(Magnavox) to Famicom to PC Engine(Turbografx16 in the US) and didn't play much starting from the snes times and up. I did play a lot of FPS like Half Life and Quake 3 Arena though when I got high smoking crystal meth LOL
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I play primarily on PC and do love building rigs. I've been meaning to check out dishonored and sleeping dogs for awhile, also want my GTA V, now.
Anyone looking for a quite soothing experience should check out dear esther, it's a unique thing, not really a game though (http://i47.tinypic.com/20t1gl5.jpg)
I play Cs:GO regularly.
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I mainly play CS: GO and Day of Defeat: Source
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What a coincidence, I was just thinking I should get a few games for the winter. It's been a while since I dug into a game -- last game I beat was Uncharted 3.
Target has a buy 2, get 1 free deal which lasts until today. Any recommendations on games?
I'm getting NBA 2K13 for sure. Was thinking maybe Assassin's Creed 3, Borderlands 2 or Max Payne 3 as well. Anything else I should put on the radar?
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I used to be big on Diablo (I & II). Defeated Baal in Hell mode with a Necromancer. Those days are gone :'( (...temporarily) I'm doing a little Xbox 360 Kinect ( Kinect StarWars is on its way :) )
Also was big on Gears of War
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I have been hoping Red Dead Redemption would come out on PC. That is the game that has kept me most entertained. That game with wacky mods would be a lot of fun.
Demons Souls on PS3 is another favorite for this generation. I need to pick up the second one.
I got back into TF2 a few weeks ago. The Halloween update was ok. Mostly a time waster to try and collect the drops though
Any good gaming blogs to follow? I used to read Kotaku then their main page got too bloated.
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I used to be big on Diablo (I & II). Defeated Baal in Hell mode with a Necromancer. Those days are gone :'( (...temporarily) I'm doing a little Xbox 360 Kinect ( Kinect StarWars is on its way :) )
Also was big on Gears of War
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Dude there was so much more to D2...all the runewords, hardcore mode, uber tristram, pvp. Killing Baal in Hell mode is only the beginning with that game.
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What a coincidence, I was just thinking I should get a few games for the winter. It's been a while since I dug into a game -- last game I beat was Uncharted 3.
Target has a buy 2, get 1 free deal which lasts until today. Any recommendations on games?
I'm getting NBA 2K13 for sure. Was thinking maybe Assassin's Creed 3, Borderlands 2 or Max Payne 3 as well. Anything else I should put on the radar?
Consider Dishonored, if you're into that kind of thing. Also did you ever play Deus Ex: Human Revolution? You should also get around to playing the original BioShock! It's worth it.
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Dude there was so much more to D2...all the runewords, hardcore mode, uber tristram, pvp. Killing Baal in Hell mode is only the beginning with that game.
I know :'(. Even my ex-boss was in it ( he was an amazon ) May try it again with a different build. Haven't played D3 but it didn't seem to be so successful.
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A few other random notes.
Resident Evil 6... still don't know what to really make of it. I'd only played Leon's campaign before getting bored with it, and a lot of moments were just not at all enjoyable (WAY too many "action response" set pieces). Other parts of it---and the overall aesthetic of the game---were okay however. Resident Evil 4 was so utterly amazing, it's kind of weird to think how mediocre the 5th and now 6th games are. I wish Capcom would ditch the parter system in single-player mode, for starters.
Lollipop Chainsaw is a game I STILL haven't had a chance to play. It's sitting in a stack of games I've been neglecting. I was planning on cracking it open around Halloween, but I decided to be sociable and go to some parties instead.
Also there are several new fighting games I've been neglecting. Namely Persona 4 Arena, Arcana Hearts 3, Dead or Alive 5. Then there's this weird RPG sub-genre I discovered last year where you play as an alchemist and basically just go around finding ingredients and mixing up potions and solving peoples' problems and other mundane (but oddly addictive) shit. The latest game I got to that effect was Atelier Meruru.
Um... still need to finish Rage and Doom 3 BFG Edition, too.
My biggest problem is, when I try to work on the backlog of games I've yet to finish, I always end up replaying through a game I've already beaten instead. I'll end up playing through Dragon Age or Mass Effect or Portal 2 or even Catherine again.
Ahhhh I love Catherine. Such a great game.
Demons Souls on PS3 is another favorite for this generation. I need to pick up the second one.
Dark Souls is amazing. You shouldn't be disappointed if you enjoyed Demon's Souls.
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I'm looking forwards to the Assassins Creed 3 release on PC popcorn
But Dishonored is pretty darn good... For once you don't necessarily have go killing everyone in sight as blood thirsty killing machine.
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Dude there was so much more to D2...all the runewords, hardcore mode, uber tristram, pvp. Killing Baal in Hell mode is only the beginning with that game.
I know :'(. Even my ex-boss was in it ( he was an amazon ) May try it again with a different build. Haven't played D3 but it didn't seem to be so successful.
D3 is a disgrace to the franchise, please don't waste money on buying it.
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But Dishonored is pretty darn good... For once you don't necessarily have go killing everyone in sight as blood thirsty killing machine.
I love games that let you approach things in multiple ways, allowing you to avoid directly fighting if you choose. Deus Ex is the same way.
Of course I still enjoy shooting stuff, which is why it's nice to have BioShock and Dead Space too.
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I used to be big on Diablo (I & II). Defeated Baal in Hell mode with a Necromancer. Those days are gone :'( (...temporarily) I'm doing a little Xbox 360 Kinect ( Kinect StarWars is on its way :) )
Also was big on Gears of War
Dude there was so much more to D2...all the runewords, hardcore mode, uber tristram, pvp. Killing Baal in Hell mode is only the beginning with that game.
:D yeah. I played D2 way too much. even had 3 x 99 HC classic chars.
anyhow... friend I share apartment with just got an Xbox 360 that we share. I got no clue about fun games for it. got Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga. but looking for silly fun games a la Little Big Planet with multi player. any recommendations?
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Getting back to games like Battlefield from Dead Space is embarrassingly disorientating for me as I get the habit of aiming for non vitals. I have been playing a bunch of fighter games(which I admit I'm not great at) on my computer lately, mainly games like Street Fighter X Tekken and other independently made 2d fighters.
On the console front I have been playing Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Persona 4 Arena. I'm also picking up DOA5 to play when they resolve the bugs and balance with multiplayer.
I'm most looking forward to Deadspace 3 probably Battlefield 4(its in beta) and a international server for Phantasy Star Online 2. I wanted to play the Japanese servers but its kinda crowded but the people in there from what I know are pretty nice.
Is D3 really that bad? How so?
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Resident Evil 6... still don't know what to really make of it. I'd only played Leon's campaign before getting bored with it, and a lot of moments were just not at all enjoyable (WAY too many "action response" set pieces). Other parts of it---and the overall aesthetic of the game---were okay however. Resident Evil 4 was so utterly amazing, it's kind of weird to think how mediocre the 5th and now 6th games are. I wish Capcom would ditch the parter system in single-player mode, for starters.
I've been playing the demo of RE6 a lot since I'm still on the fence about it. So far I'm leaning on not getting it because the player perspective is just weird. 1/3 of your character is basically blocking you (the player from seeing the screen). The story, gameplay and characters all seem interesting though so that's too bad :( RE5 was pretty fun because of the new two player element, but I liked 4 better as well.
Lollipop Chainsaw is a game I STILL haven't had a chance to play. It's sitting in a stack of games I've been neglecting. I was planning on cracking it open around Halloween, but I decided to be sociable and go to some parties instead.
It's really fun to watch. IMO it's more of a fun party game with an insane story reminiscent of Japanese pink films.
Also there are several new fighting games I've been neglecting. Namely Persona 4 Arena
I used to play Tekken exclusively for almost a year but lately switched over to P4 Arena because of the character balance and the game elements which are similar to BlazBlue and Guilty Gear. The learning curve is difficult for most of the characters, and vs. battles can get pretty manic with a lot of stuff happening all at once. It's quite rewarding to master, and the online community is sizable. You won't have a problem finding matches.
Then there's this weird RPG sub-genre I discovered last year where you play as an alchemist and basically just go around finding ingredients and mixing up potions and solving peoples' problems and other mundane (but oddly addictive) shit. The latest game I got to that effect was Atelier Meruru.
The last one I've played from that series was Atelier Totori. I liked it a lot at first but eventually got bored because it got a bit repetitive and the characters were annoying. The open ended gameaplay and item harvesting element seemed very Japanese, kinda like Pokemon (unique areas that affect monster drops and item harvesting) but with potions.
Ahhhh I love Catherine. Such a great game.
I love Catherine too! The post game challenge (Babel) is insanely hard though :( I never finished it. Did you try?
I've also been into the Monster Hunter series on PSP for a really long time now. Try out Dragon's Dogma (a bit like Dark Souls and Skyrim. Stress on -a bit-) and Sleeping Dogs if you like HK kungfu cop movies.
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Oh, is anyone playing Assassin's Creed 3 now? How is it?
I just finished Dishonored. I thought it was an amazing game. I was surprised by how much it reminded me of Metal Gear Solid (in a good way), but it also pulls a lot from Bioshock and Assassin's Creed.
What does everyone play on, primarily? Anyone into building gaming rigs? Crazy home theater setups?
I'm playing through Dishonored now. There seems to be a lot of similarities to Assassin's Creed, but it has it's own character. I expected it to be like the Elder Scrolls games because it was published by Bethesda but I guess I was wrong!
I play on a 24-inch monitor with HDMI input, source is either the PS3 or an Asus ROG laptop. Audio is through an Astro Mixamp for dolby headphone, and an ATH-AD900. Simple and cheap but it does the job :)
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I'm looking forward to the new tomb rider and new gears of war. Recently, I got tired of hours of adventure games like darksider 2 and just want something dynamic fast and exciting the like of uncharted series
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Getting back to games like Battlefield from Dead Space is embarrassingly disorientating for me as I get the habit of aiming for non vitals. I have been playing a bunch of fighter games(which I admit I'm not great at) on my computer lately, mainly games like Street Fighter X Tekken and other independently made 2d fighters.
On the console front I have been playing Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Persona 4 Arena. I'm also picking up DOA5 to play when they resolve the bugs and balance with multiplayer.
I'm most looking forward to Deadspace 3 probably Battlefield 4(its in beta) and a international server for Phantasy Star Online 2. I wanted to play the Japanese servers but its kinda crowded but the people in there from what I know are pretty nice.
Is D3 really that bad? How so?
A quick 3-part video explaining why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8CBbeSAjVo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI4peeO3yzY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4lX-MKrgI
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I've been buying a lot of 16-bit games from StoneAgeGamer and some other places lately and am slowly working my way way through Yoshi's Island. I should have 2 six-button controllers and a ton of games coming for my Genesis soon, which should be good times too.
As for new stuff, I've been playing Pokemon Black 2 every now and then, which is alright for the freedom it allots you relative to the last couple of games and Hotline Miami, which I'd recommend to anyone who likes great games. While I've always been a fan of its creator, Cactus, I was really surprised just how tight it manages to be, since I wouldn't say that of his indie efforts thus far-- every little action has immediate, gratifying (even when you loose) consequences. Playing it safe evokes tension as you wait for enemies to line up just right and playing recklessly is just amazing (and rewarding if you do it right!) I have trouble thinking of a 3 dimensional game that has such a smooth, yet crunchy feel to it.
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Play mostly on a computer rig I've built myself: everything just runs smoother.
Any Zelda fans here? I see no other reason to get Nintendo consoles... Well the Metroid Primes were pretty amazing on GC.
120 hours on Borderlands 2 at the moment. Shootin' n' lootin'.
Having put so many hours into the Mass Effect saga before the end of 3rd was the biggest let down for me in my gaming history. Nothing mattered in the end. Though I've yet to play even the free DLC to alter the ending... Will get around to that.
One of the better gaming experiences has indeed been Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Cliché-ish conspiracy theory, but with a twist and it's interesting to boot. The DLC was excellent as well.
Also, props to MF digging REZ. (Remember you having mentioned this elsewhere) :)p3
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I like Zelda games, but I also like Mario (3D Land most recently) and Pocket Men.
I ordered a Sega Saturn with a whole bunch of accessories yesterday, but I have no idea what I want to play on it. I received Halo 4 from UPS this morning as well, but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I'm disappointed by how Metroid Prime-esque the new enemies look from the trailers I've seen, but it seems like 343 designed their AIs and individual abilities well.
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I've never liked Halo games (even the first two) except for some fun split screen action. But probably the most boring campaigns ever :vomit:
Still, I'll probably get the 4th at some point when its price drops.
I liked Mario Galaxies, but got bored of the NSMB's quite quickly. I'm probably not just hardcore enough for them :)
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Anyone getting a Wii U? Should I even bother?
I've gotten every game system since the original Playstation by default, but get the feeling that this one will be a flop. But then again, I'm always a fan of Nintendo's first party games, no matter how old I get.
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I bought a Wii not more than a year ago ONLY for Skyward Sword.
Will wait for the new one till I get Wii U. The Nintendo Land party games looked like they could be fun for a group. Mario Kart for Wii is still one of my favorite past times for a group of friends after a few refreshments.. Right after peeking down down German toilets :vomit:
Nah, I don't really drink.
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Got Halo 4. The ship Infinity was included in the game which is a pleasant surprise.
Any Infinity Blade fans here?
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Demons Souls on PS3 is another favorite for this generation. I need to pick up the second one.
Dark Souls is amazing. You shouldn't be disappointed if you enjoyed Demon's Souls.
Is this good with keyboard controls or should I stick with a console version?
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I'm playing through Dishonored now. There seems to be a lot of similarities to Assassin's Creed, but it has it's own character. I expected it to be like the Elder Scrolls games because it was published by Bethesda but I guess I was wrong!
Published by =/= Developed by. ;) But, mannnnnn, I would kill for an open-world version of Dishonored...
Any PC gamers gaming on a 120Hz monitor just for the 120Hz (no 3D)? It's glorious. It's unbelievable how much smoother everything looks in motion on this. And, no, I'm not talking about that "120Hz" bullshit on a lot of TVs these days. That's just upconverting non-120fps sources to 120fps by inserting frames based on the differences between the existing frames. So, so nasty. The different is that noticeable on my monitor, but in a completely awesome way.
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Is this good with keyboard controls or should I stick with a console version?
I've only played it on consoles. p:/
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The upcoming Omega DLC for ME3 has me really excited as a ME fan. The adjutants will finally be showing up (Reaper-modded Salarians), who were supposed to be there from the beginning but were omitted because they broke the physics engine. I guess they finally solved the problem or just changed their behavior from the original idea.
It'll be cool seeing Omega again. The biggest thing however is getting Aria in your squad and finally (---finally---) getting a female Turian squad member. She's looking awesome:
(http://images.wikia.com/masseffect/images/b/b8/Nyreen-Hood.png)
(http://images.wikia.com/masseffect/images/1/1d/Nyreen-2.jpg)
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The upcoming Omega DLC for ME3 has me really excited as a ME fan. The adjutants will finally be showing up (Reaper-modded Salarians), who were supposed to be there from the beginning but were omitted because they broke the physics engine. I guess they finally solved the problem or just changed their behavior from the original idea.
It'll be cool seeing Omega again. The biggest thing however is getting Aria in your squad and finally (---finally---) getting a female Turian squad member....
Shouldn't be the only thing that gets you excited as a Mass Effect Fan!
http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/9/3621642/a-completely-new-mass-effect-game-is-in-the-works
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Shouldn't be the only thing that gets you excited as a Mass Effect Fan!
http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/9/3621642/a-completely-new-mass-effect-game-is-in-the-works
Yeah, heard the announcement for "ME4" a while ago. The only thing that seems to be known about it thus far is that it's not going to be directly related to the current Shepard trilogy. Also apparently someone at BioWare offhandedly mentioned the main character "wont be a soldier" which upset some people. Frankly that's welcome news to me, since I thought ME3 was too Gears of War and not BioWare-ish enough.
Am I excited? Sure. I can't help it. However I'd say more than excitement, I'm feeling skeptical. Mass Effect 3 was a tremendous disappointment (not just the ending either, but the entire game). Ever since BioWare became another head of EA's corporate hydra, their quality has started to shrivel up faster than someone's erection after seeing Lemon Party. They're just not the same company that made ME1 and ME2 (the latter which was released after the acquisition but still mostly completed prior to their absorption, similar to Dragon Age: Origins in that respect).
Not at all surprised they'd continue to milk the franchise. It is quite popular, after all. Now that most of the original team responsible for the Shepard trilogy has left, replaced in large part by corporate EA drones, I think there's a strong chance the series is going to take a nosedive straight into the pavement. Trying to not get my expectations up too much as a result. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than bitterly disappointed as I was with ME3.
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Shouldn't be the only thing that gets you excited as a Mass Effect Fan!
http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/9/3621642/a-completely-new-mass-effect-game-is-in-the-works
Yeah, heard the announcement for "ME4" a while ago. The only thing that seems to be known about it thus far is that it's not going to be directly related to the current Shepard trilogy. Also apparently someone at BioWare offhandedly mentioned the main character "wont be a soldier" which upset some people. Frankly that's welcome news to me, since I thought ME3 was too Gears of War and not BioWare-ish enough.
Am I excited? Sure. I can't help it. However I'd say more than excitement, I'm feeling skeptical. Mass Effect 3 was a tremendous disappointment (not just the ending either, but the entire game). Ever since BioWare became another head of EA's corporate hydra, their quality has started to shrivel up faster than someone's erection after seeing Lemon Party. They're just not the same company that made ME1 and ME2 (the latter which was released after the acquisition but still mostly completed prior to their absorption, similar to Dragon Age: Origins in that respect).
Not at all surprised they'd continue to milk the franchise. It is quite popular, after all. Now that most of the original team responsible for the Shepard trilogy has left, replaced in large part by corporate EA drones, I think there's a strong chance the series is going to take a nosedive straight into the pavement. Trying to not get my expectations up too much as a result. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than bitterly disappointed as I was with ME3.
ME2 was my favourite of the trilogy. The ME1 story was the best, by far, but some of the mechanics in the game prevented me from enjoying it. ME2 felt a lot more polished from a gameplay standpoint, and the whole "recruit a crack team to defeat evil!" story line was super fun for me.
ME3 was still a great game in my opinion, but I agree that ME1 and ME2 were much better. DA:Origins was infinitely better than DA:2, but I still think DA:2 is the more 'polished' game overall in terms of gameplay mechanics.
A buddy of mine is a project manager for EA and he says the company is just toxic on the inside - everyone is jaded and people who enjoy their job are far and few between.
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Shouldn't be the only thing that gets you excited as a Mass Effect Fan!
http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/9/3621642/a-completely-new-mass-effect-game-is-in-the-works
Yeah, heard the announcement for "ME4" a while ago. The only thing that seems to be known about it thus far is that it's not going to be directly related to the current Shepard trilogy. Also apparently someone at BioWare offhandedly mentioned the main character "wont be a soldier" which upset some people. Frankly that's welcome news to me, since I thought ME3 was too Gears of War and not BioWare-ish enough.
Am I excited? Sure. I can't help it. However I'd say more than excitement, I'm feeling skeptical. Mass Effect 3 was a tremendous disappointment (not just the ending either, but the entire game). Ever since BioWare became another head of EA's corporate hydra, their quality has started to shrivel up faster than someone's erection after seeing Lemon Party. They're just not the same company that made ME1 and ME2 (the latter which was released after the acquisition but still mostly completed prior to their absorption, similar to Dragon Age: Origins in that respect).
Not at all surprised they'd continue to milk the franchise. It is quite popular, after all. Now that most of the original team responsible for the Shepard trilogy has left, replaced in large part by corporate EA drones, I think there's a strong chance the series is going to take a nosedive straight into the pavement. Trying to not get my expectations up too much as a result. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than bitterly disappointed as I was with ME3.
ME2 was my favourite of the trilogy. The ME1 story was the best, by far, but some of the mechanics in the game prevented me from enjoying it. ME2 felt a lot more polished from a gameplay standpoint, and the whole "recruit a crack team to defeat evil!" story line was super fun for me.
ME3 was still a great game in my opinion, but I agree that ME1 and ME2 were much better. DA:Origins was infinitely better than DA:2, but I still think DA:2 is the more 'polished' game overall in terms of gameplay mechanics.
A buddy of mine is a project manager for EA and he says the company is just toxic on the inside - everyone is jaded and people who enjoy their job are far and few between.
Pretty much agree. ME1 was a good story with Bioware polish, but clumsy gameplay and execution. ME2 was a decent story, but with better gameplay and definitely polished up like a triple-A title. ME3 was basically just concluding what they had set up before. Gameplay didn't change a lot from 2 and the story was ok. I liked most of it until the ending. Still one of my favorite franchises. I have the N7 logo on one of my customs.
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I'm still looking for a turn-based strategy game I like more than Heroes of Might and Magic 3, and for that matter, 4. I know Heroes 4 was much maligned but in my opinion, unfairly. It's a great game in its own right, though maybe not exactly a Heroes game, as it totally changed up the formula. I hated Heroes 5 and never tried Heroes 6, given the state of the game on release, and of course the utterly draconian DRM it was bundled with. Screw that.
I'm also looking for a shooter that doesn't suck. I was a competitive player back in Quake 3 during the OSP days, and the state of the FPS scene right now makes me sad. Obviously things have to be console-compatible these days, which precludes movement systems in AAA titles, but why can't there be a PC-exclusive for people that want the old-school twitchiness and complexity back? I guess I should try Tribes: Ascend, but I was never into Tribes.
The only gaming scene that doesn't make me sad is the fighting game scene, where a lot of the current games I actually like. Unfortunately I'm in an area without fios, and even a little bit of latency completely spoils fighting games. If all frame data is shifted by a significant amount, and if you can't punish what you're supposed to punish, then the whole metagame completely goes out of the window. I don't really care enough to play locally, though I did play with the local Soul Calibur tournament scene a few times. Those guys are damn good and kicked my ass thoroughly, well most of them did. Against a few people I could hold my own. Barely.
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God I hate what they did to the new Soul Calibur. I, II & IV managed a good balance of single and multiplayer, but the craptastic story, characters and movesets of V completely turned me off.
Halo 4 was also a little bit of a letdown, at least from the campaign side. It was short, nonsensical and sappy. There's good reason not to flesh out the Master Chief storyline: it basically amounts to a masochist's abusive relationship with a cynical and controlling AI with a none-too-subtle Oedipal subtext. And while the production values were superb, the improved graphics and staging sometimes flew a little too close to the uncanny valley.
Luckily the H4 multiplayer seems like it'll make up for it. In case anyone's on XBL add an anetode if you're down for some war games.
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I like SC5's gameplay, except the invincible Supers. That's one scrubtastic change I could do without, and something I always liked SC for not having.
I'm not a fan of taking away stepguard. It makes backstepping so much more risky, and punishes defensive players excessively. The beauty of SC was the spacing and movement, something that other 3D games don't focus on, and now it makes it so much easier to just run in and block, bypassing the best part of the game entirely.
I think the game's storyline was written by someone that was severely mentally ill, and the game's single-player component is abysmal. The keyreader AI is infuriating to play against, though I've never seen a good AI in a fighting game.
Still, on the whole I like SC5. It feels more like SC2 than any of the previous games.
I think MK9 is a good example of how to do single-player right.
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SC2 was my clear favorite. Played it quite much when it was on game cube. Would probably have to check out SC5 if this is true :)p3
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Don't game much nowadays but I've been unwillingly sucked into the Halo 4 vortex to occasionally play with friends online. I must say that 343 are deserving of a lot of praise for what they've achieved. They've ripped elements from other games but it's still Halo at its core, more so than Bungie's last efforts.
I've dug up my Astro MixAmp and plugged the HD800 straight into it for Dolby Headphone. Sound design is phenomenal in this game.
Mass Effect remains one of my favourite games ever despite its flaws. ME2 was undoubtedly more polished but I found it less engaging and could only muster one play through. Haven't bothered with ME3.
Demon Souls and Dark Souls are also at the pinnacle this gen for me. Chromehounds (online) is untouchable in the multiplayer realm.
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Don't game much nowadays but I've been unwillingly sucked into the Halo 4 vortex to occasionally play with friends online. I must say that 343 are deserving of a lot of praise for what they've achieved. They've ripped elements from other games but it's still Halo at its core, more so than Bungie's last efforts.
I've dug up my Astro MixAmp and plugged the HD800 straight into it for Dolby Headphone. Sound design is phenomenal in this game.
Mass Effect remains one of my favourite games ever despite its flaws. ME2 was undoubtedly more polished but I found it less engaging and could only muster one play through. Haven't bothered with ME3.
Demon Souls and Dark Souls are also at the pinnacle this gen for me. Chromehounds (online) is untouchable in the multiplayer realm.
I enjoy challenging games, but normally their challenging because of the multiplayer aspect.
D* Souls Games are just masochism, in my opinion. I find them so far away from the realm of fun that I feel I should be getting paid to play them. IMHO, of course.
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Don't game much nowadays but I've been unwillingly sucked into the Halo 4 vortex to occasionally play with friends online. I must say that 343 are deserving of a lot of praise for what they've achieved. They've ripped elements from other games but it's still Halo at its core, more so than Bungie's last efforts.
I've dug up my Astro MixAmp and plugged the HD800 straight into it for Dolby Headphone. Sound design is phenomenal in this game.
Mass Effect remains one of my favourite games ever despite its flaws. ME2 was undoubtedly more polished but I found it less engaging and could only muster one play through. Haven't bothered with ME3.
Demon Souls and Dark Souls are also at the pinnacle this gen for me. Chromehounds (online) is untouchable in the multiplayer realm.
I enjoy challenging games, but normally their challenging because of the multiplayer aspect.
D* Souls Games are just masochism, in my opinion. I find them so far away from the realm of fun that I feel I should be getting paid to play them. IMHO, of course.
Demons Souls starts off very difficult, but gets easier the more you level, get better gear and get accustomed to how you're supposed to play the game. I honestly think there were much harder games in the 8 bit days. Like impossibly hard games.
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Yep, the DS games are about choosing your battles. You need to be prepared and equipped for particular areas and enemies. I don't think they're unfairly difficult, but you'll be punished for your own stupidity every time.
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Don't game much nowadays but I've been unwillingly sucked into the Halo 4 vortex to occasionally play with friends online. I must say that 343 are deserving of a lot of praise for what they've achieved. They've ripped elements from other games but it's still Halo at its core, more so than Bungie's last efforts.
I've dug up my Astro MixAmp and plugged the HD800 straight into it for Dolby Headphone. Sound design is phenomenal in this game.
Mass Effect remains one of my favourite games ever despite its flaws. ME2 was undoubtedly more polished but I found it less engaging and could only muster one play through. Haven't bothered with ME3.
Demon Souls and Dark Souls are also at the pinnacle this gen for me. Chromehounds (online) is untouchable in the multiplayer realm.
I enjoy challenging games, but normally their challenging because of the multiplayer aspect.
D* Souls Games are just masochism, in my opinion. I find them so far away from the realm of fun that I feel I should be getting paid to play them. IMHO, of course.
Demons Souls starts off very difficult, but gets easier the more you level, get better gear and get accustomed to how you're supposed to play the game. I honestly think there were much harder games in the 8 bit days. Like impossibly hard games.
Parents didn't let me play video games until my teens - never got to partake in the 8-bit days except for at friends houses. :)p1
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ME2 was my favourite of the trilogy. The ME1 story was the best, by far, but some of the mechanics in the game prevented me from enjoying it. ME2 felt a lot more polished from a gameplay standpoint, and the whole "recruit a crack team to defeat evil!" story line was super fun for me.
ME3 was still a great game in my opinion, but I agree that ME1 and ME2 were much better. DA:Origins was infinitely better than DA:2, but I still think DA:2 is the more 'polished' game overall in terms of gameplay mechanics.
A buddy of mine is a project manager for EA and he says the company is just toxic on the inside - everyone is jaded and people who enjoy their job are far and few between.
Pretty much agree. ME1 was a good story with Bioware polish, but clumsy gameplay and execution. ME2 was a decent story, but with better gameplay and definitely polished up like a triple-A title. ME3 was basically just concluding what they had set up before. Gameplay didn't change a lot from 2 and the story was ok. I liked most of it until the ending. Still one of my favorite franchises. I have the N7 logo on one of my customs.
Here's yet another TL;DR rants about why I dislike ME3.
Story. The first two Mass Effect games were mostly written by Karpyshyn, and they set a rather clear (from a narrative / structural perspective) trajectory. The third game was written by a new lead writer when Karpyshyn left, and they basically threw his original plot out the window. Karpyshyn was called in to deny this as damage control, perhaps owing someone at BioWare a favor, but it's pretty obvious. The entire plot behind the Quarian race's (and in particular Tali's) research into dying stars, the plot details behind Mordin's recruitment which establish the genetic diversity of humans, linking this fact to the diversity of the Protheans, and finally, most of all, the entire reason for the Reaper's fixation on human beings and their construction of the Human Reaper lead by Harbinger and his Collectors Project is basically rendered meaningless in the third game, left to hang limply as awkwardly inexplicable events. Hell, there are even facets in the third game which make no sense in the present context that are probably holdovers from Karpyshyn's original script: the Reaper's focusing so much damn attention on Earth, bothering to move the Citadel to Earth and not, say, the center of the galaxy or Dark Space. Perhaps the most tragically hilarious casualty of this last minute script rewrite is the very title of the game itself: Mass Effect. With the old plot, the mass effect phenomena has a pivotal role. Now, at best, it's just kind of high spirited nod to the discovery that makes it possible for humans to explore the universe and---OPPS!---end up being harvested.
This is because they got rid of the original dark energy plot wherein the consequences of using mass effect fields was leading to a cataclysm and instead went with the "yo Dawg" plot of an out of control AI finding the most retarded solution to the organics vs. synthetics conflict imaginable. At least the Leviathan DLC made the 3rd game's story slightly more interesting and therefore tolerable.
Gameplay. As clumsy as the gameplay in the first game was, it was for me a much more memorable experience because it presented one of the most successful amalgamations of role playing and cinematic presentation I've ever encountered. Yes, combat was basically an annoyance / source of frustration at first and quickly evolved into a minigame wherein you select something like "marksman" or "carnage" and simply blow everything away by holding down a button for a few seconds. However combat was only one small part of an overall package, and when you get to a high enough level you can either ignore it for the most part (as stated above) or invent ways of adding interest like using biotics or tech. The different classes, while less balanced than the later games, felt like they all offered something unique instead of all being variations on a theme (ie: all basically soldier characters like the 3rd game). Yes, the Mako handled like you were driving through mashed potatoes, and having to find artifacts on the various planets got tedious quickly. But at least there were planets to explore, alien landscapes where you could drive around and just stop in your tacks to look up at the starry skies and the various crater-specked moons. That, for me, was one of the game's strongest qualities: the sense of scale, of vastness to the galaxy. You felt like there was endless possibility out there, an infinite array of directions to take (enhanced by the fact that there were two more games slated to be released). It was all about exploration of this vast expanse, and so I could forgive some of the details like all the labs looking nearly identical.
In the second game, they boxed things in and confined the player to a more linear path, compartmentalized the environments (and the game itself--- loading screens, mission completion screens, the scanning "minigame" that replaced planetside resource mining, etc.). They made everything finite: ammo (from a purely narrative standpoint, how is going from a system wherein you have infinite ammo to one where you HAVE to use clips to cool your weapon a technological improvement? If they retained the infinite ammo but made clips optional to circumvent overheating and use them faster, that would make sense), fuel for the Normandy, metals and other resources, and even credits which were so much easier to amass in the first game. Still, they made up for this. By streamlining things they were able to zoom in more and focus on diversity. Having modular environments meant for a wider array of environments. Instead of one massive world with a central hub, there were several smaller hub-worlds with more variation between them. By limited the weapons to individual examples, they could focus more on their unique designs. That's what ME2 was all about: multiplicity. You had the largest, most wide-ranging crew of any of the games, the most unique locations, and the biggest variety of mission types. Especially with the DLC, the game ended up being a grab-bag of different ideas, from infiltrating some rich thug's birthday party to driving around a volcano in a hovercraft, to kicking a math wizard's ass in virtual reality, to film noir-style crimescene investigations and flying car chases, etc. etc. There was something for everyone.
The third game took the linearity too far and rallied behind a singular concept: the Reaper war. It relied far more on its cinematic element than the other games, basically stripping away most of the RPG elements beyond some token economies like choosing between two ways of evolving a power, a weapons upgrade system, and the weight restriction / load out mechanic, and the goofy war assets system. With the exception of that last one, these elements were all basically combat-oriented. Any RPG-like mechanics related to social and character development were severely reduced.
Also those elements which allow you to customize your gameplay---well, the combat; which is more-or-less the same as "the gameplay" in the case of ME3---are largely superficial. Selecting one of two power upgrade paths often resulted in little difference in the end. The weapons upgrade system, while more realistic, was actually less interesting than the other games because it still kept the second game's ammo types as powers delegated to specific members, while doing away with the second game's heavy weapons category, forcing you to use whatever you find on the battlefield as a stage prop. Why can't I bring the Darkstar (the cool gun, not Ray's stupid amp) back to the Normandy with me? It's not like Shepard was shy about decorating her cabin with Reaper tech in the past LOL. As for the weight restriction, what was meant to add balance ended up unbalancing the classes. As an infiltrator, you got a big "fuck you!" from the developers in having to choose between using your powers and using a pistol.
There are so many games out there that focus on run 'n' gun combat, and the emphasis on battle in the third game, while allowing it to be refined compared to the other two, basically took what made Mass Effect unique in the first place and sidelined it half the time, transforming the game from a stelar RPG hybrid to a mediocre third-person shooter. It was pretty tragic not being able to engage in actual dialog with my crew, instead standing around listening to pre-determined banter. While it was nice to see them showing up in different parts of the ship and engaging with other characters, it actually made for a maddening game of "comb the ship" after every single little event. Basically, the "social element" consisted of visiting the same parts of the ship over and over and over to hear the next little blurb of pre-determined dialog, almost like pulling the strings of a crew of plush toys to hear them cycle through their phrases. This was what BioWare did in the second game with their "throw away" characters that were last minute DLC additions. Now it applies to the whole crew.
Most side missions are basically permutations of this: simple fetch quests that require you to find an artifact a la Dragon Age 2 and return it to some random NPC standing in the corner of the Citadel. You'd find some inexplicable magical slap-bracelets in a Cerberus base (I guess they were studying alien slap-bracelet technology?) and then bring it back to what has to be the narrowest hospital in the entire galaxy---what amounted to a Beverly Hills home's walk-in-closet---and deliver it to an Asari on a cellphone. She specifically thanks you for them, which in and of itself is an improvement over DA2 with its random dialog that often doesn't even match the item (I can't tell you how disturbing it is when you come up to some peasant and give him the remains of his dead grandpa and he proclaims joyously "so THAT'S where that got to! I wont lose it again."). When you turn around and talk to her---okay, you aren't actually talking to her at this point, more like triggering her conversation with someone else---you discover that in the span of those three seconds she has somehow given this item to the Asari back on her homeworld and they are already seeing great benefits from these slap-bracelets.
Of course, that's just goofy. The real tragedy lies on the meta-gaming level. Your choices from the previous two games, the main selling point of the series itself, are reduced to ultimately meaningless window dressing. I don't just mean the ending. Take the "Rachni choice," or the "Wrex choice" from the first game. Turns out those things mainly result in a slight difference in how your war assets get distributed, and in the actual narrative not much differs. The developers simply replace the objects of those choices with nearly identical "second cousins," and you end up doing and saying the same thing sans a few madlib-esque noun substitutions. All the fuss over the in-game relationships? You confront your first partner about cheating in the second game, and it's basically "Oh--well--do you want to continue with me? Yes? Okay I forgive you ROFLMAO." In the end, who you choose really makes no difference, merely allowing you to access cutscene A or B or C.
There's a weird bipolar quality to the third game. On the one hand, EA is pushing for more sales and so BioWare is pressured to make the game more accessible. Who the hell starts a trilogy on the third game? I'm sorry, but fuck you: either go back and play the earlier games or read up on the backstory. Dumbing things down to that denominator isn't doing anyone any real favors. On the other hand, the game is more fragmented than ever, with important events offloaded onto other forms of media. Looking forward to seeing Shepard's trial? You know, the cliffhanger on which the second game ended? Sorry, but that doesn't happen in the third game; you'll need to read a printed comic about it. Oh, and this comic---depicting a crucial plot point and introducing one of the new characters---is extremely hard to get, only existing as an in-store promotion for comic shops. So we'll introduce Vega in the beginning of the game, and he'll know Shepard (and Shepard will know him), but you the player wont have a clue who he is. Brilliant. Oh, and let's focus on Kei Leng and his awesome character design which looks more at home in a Tekken game rather than the Mass Effect universe. He'll be as flat as a cutout in the game, because any character development and exposition related to his character takes place in a serious of hilariously bad novels written by someone who has little to no knowledge about the franchise for which he's writing.
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Still, on the whole I like SC5. It feels more like SC2 than any of the previous games.
I think MK9 is a good example of how to do single-player right.
I'd have to disagree, though SC2 is probably the best in the series.
MK9 salvaged Mortal Kombat. While the last gen's 3d platform MK titles combined a mediocre fighting engine with charmless excess, MK9 manages to combine the 90s slightly-better-than mediocre 2d fighting engine with proper bloody charm.
Shame about ME3. The rich plot details of the first one created one of my favorite sci-fi RPG worlds, the second one played better but was less fulfilling. After playing the 3rd one for about an hour and a half I lost the urge to continue. Maybe it was the result of a subconscious self-defense mechanism.
I have a copy of the new X-Com sitting around waiting to be unwrapped. I'm scared to open it as I need to make sure to have the next few weeks completely cleared of any obligations.
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ME2 was my favourite of the trilogy. The ME1 story was the best, by far, but some of the mechanics in the game prevented me from enjoying it. ME2 felt a lot more polished from a gameplay standpoint, and the whole "recruit a crack team to defeat evil!" story line was super fun for me.
ME3 was still a great game in my opinion, but I agree that ME1 and ME2 were much better. DA:Origins was infinitely better than DA:2, but I still think DA:2 is the more 'polished' game overall in terms of gameplay mechanics.
A buddy of mine is a project manager for EA and he says the company is just toxic on the inside - everyone is jaded and people who enjoy their job are far and few between.
Pretty much agree. ME1 was a good story with Bioware polish, but clumsy gameplay and execution. ME2 was a decent story, but with better gameplay and definitely polished up like a triple-A title. ME3 was basically just concluding what they had set up before. Gameplay didn't change a lot from 2 and the story was ok. I liked most of it until the ending. Still one of my favorite franchises. I have the N7 logo on one of my customs.
*Too long; but I read anyways....*
I agree with every point of this rage driven tirade, and have absolutely nothing of value to add haha. This pretty much sums up the trilogy for me as well, except for the fact that, as it's own entity, I enjoyed playing through ME3 - despite it's glaring narrative flaws and action-oriented gameplay. :)p3
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I have a copy of the new X-Com sitting around waiting to be unwrapped. I'm scared to open it as I need to make sure to have the next few weeks completely cleared of any obligations.
Ha! Same here.
I remember playing the original as a kid and the only thing that limited me was being too young to really understand the mechanics enough to not get wiped out by the 3rd or 4th mission. Now with a kid of my own, I am afraid that if I started playing, my wife would basically become a single mom for the following couple of weeks.
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Halo 4 Campaign Thoughtz
Rather than trying to thread all these impressions together cohesively I'm just going to do this in parts. I'll say first, though, that my experience with the campaign was really positive overall:
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The Chief
I liked how his character was handled in this game, a lot. The opening cutscene, which has one of the original directors of the spartan program being questioned about the shaky mental state a lot of these soldiers end up in, adds depth to the character and the universe only alluded to in the games before. These are aspects of the universe I was familiar with before from the Wiki which broadened my understanding of the Chief, the Spartan 2 program, and just how desperate things are for humanity in this universe in a very positive manner (for me as the player, I mean). Needless to say, it's nice to see 343 trying to incorporate more of this backstory into the games without knocking you over the head with it*, especially when it helps flesh out his relationship with Cortana (as alluded to briefly in 3). It also sets up moments wherein the Chief appears vulnerable, which were handled very well. Bearing all of this in mind, I loved the pre-credit ending scene.
Cortana
I like how she was handled as well (she also has a nicer face). Again, though, this is due in part to my prior familiarity with this universe extending beyond the games: particularly the process of rampancy which Cortana is going through. I feel like 343 will get a lot of flack in coming months for how "PMSy" Cortana acts at times, but if you're familiar with rampancy from the Marathon series (which is more than spiritually related to Halo), it makes sense. It's a "PMSy" condition at first and Cortana's only in it for a few days compared to the years which Durandal has to develop. That said, you do see aspects of a few different stages of rampancy (http://marathongame.wikia.com/wiki/Rampancy), jealousy in particular, but none of it is explored as thoroughly or handled as well as in the Marathon series. Then again, few games handle anything as well as Marathon, which I would consider some of the best written games ever made, so I can't be too offended by this. I felt like her death wasted a lot of potential character growth across what I'm assuming will be a new trilogy, but the scene wherein it occurs and the stuff leading up to it weren't awful, just not the best.
*The Didact
Sucks. I liked his design, but hated all of his dialogue and, despite his death laser, he never comes across anywhere near as threatening as The Flood and The Gravemind. Everything related to him or the macro-story in general happens way too fast and undermines all of the careful work Bungie put into building up this universe. There is no intrigue evoked whatsoever after The Didact becomes a character. Same goes for the Librarian.
New Enemies
I loved fighting the promethian knights and thought their little dog friends were a great change of pace from grunts and jackals that the series desperately needed. The knights' flying buddies add a unique feel to combating them unlike anything else in the series thus far. The way the knights will teleport in to melee you when desperate is great too and getting your punch in first is one of the more gratifying things I can think of in an FPS.
New Weapons
I really liked these too! Especially since the Covenant guns have always felt so terrible. The Forerunner weapons actually have some noticeable perks over their human equivalents, but rarely make the later feel obsolete.
Overall Level Design
Pretty damn good! The setpieces were much more memorable than those in Reach and the game often came up to the standard of (if not surpassed) some of 1 and 3's finest moments. For all of my praise of the new enemies, some of the best moments of the game were still just good ol' fashioned elite battles.
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This game's predecessor, Barkley Shut Up and Jam Gaiden, was easily one of the most memorable indie games I've ever played. It's only 3-4 hours long and ya'll should play it and donate to the kickstarter for its sequel.
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Halo 4 Campaign Thoughtz
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Another game sitting in the packaging(along with the big bag of doritos I had to buy to get the $10 card from Target)
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So, Wii U comes out next week. Thoughts?
I honestly know nothing about the system or what to expect. Looks like the big draw is that it uses a touch screen controller? Like, is it still motion-based largely like the Wiimote? TBH the Wii never caught on with me, as I just really dislike motion-based gaming. It's supposed to immerse you in the game, but for me it does the exact opposite and brings me out of the game, because I'm focusing so much on the controller and my own movements. That's just me tho--- I can see why others might like it.
Also not very fond of touch screens lol. But there are a few games that have been announced that seem interesting.
Speaking of Nintendo, I got the new Paper Mario for the 3DS. Paper Mario is one of my favorite of their later franchises, and one of the few Mario-related things that doesn't feel so damn stale these days. The Wii version of Paper Mario (Super Paper Mario?) was one of my favorite games for the system, with some really appealing concepts and level designs, along with some meta-gaming thrown in for good measure. Looking forward to seeing how the stickers work in the 3DS version.
Been playing Dishonored, and thus far I'm liking it. I will say however that the stealth aspect of the game is disappointing, especially compared to something like the new Deus Ex. For instance, if a guard has been knocked out or killed and is slumped on the floor, another guard who walks by on his patrol seems to think nothing of it. I do like the ability to scale buildings with ease akin to Assassin's Creed. One thing I've noticed is that the game seems to reward playing violently, and it's much tricker to be stealthy. I feel like the game is punishing me at times for playing as a pacifist too, but given the chaos level and the rats thing, I think the game may have an element of temptation to it. In other words, whereas not killing is harder, your reward may be greater in the end? Or something. Normally I play as a stealth-type character and don't kill enemies if possible, but in Dishonored the game is just a lot more fun for me when played aggressively. There have been a few frustrating mechanics presenting themselves here and there, but overall I enjoy the game. Aesthetically it's right up my alley... I simply adore it.
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None of the launch titles are really appealing to me, especially since the "New" Super Mario Bros. games have all sucked; they're like really high budget doujin games and I'm surprised no one's assassinated who ever does the music. BA-BAAAH!
Regardless, though, I'll get one eventually for Mario Kart and whatever the new Pokemon Stadium will be.
I'm just playing Halo 4 until all of the Sega Saturn stuff I recently ordered comes in the mail.
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Yeah, I've been struggling with whether to get the Wii U or not as well. I'll probably eventually get it when the new Mario or Zelda comes out, but I doubt I'll get it at launch.
The tablet controller seems like a gimmick, and I'd bet only first-party games implement it, with most implementations being an afterthought. The one semi-cool thing is that it seems that you can play games on that small screen instead of your TV, so I can play Mario while my girlfriend watches Friends reruns.
And wow, am I the only one that likes the new Mario games? Mario 64 is probably my favorite game ever, and both Super Mario Galaxy's were great. Super Mario Sunshine was the only one I was underwhelmed by, but it was still lots of fun.
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Been playing Dishonored, and thus far I'm liking it. I will say however that the stealth aspect of the game is disappointing, especially compared to something like the new Deus Ex. For instance, if a guard has been knocked out or killed and is slumped on the floor, another guard who walks by on his patrol seems to think nothing of it. I do like the ability to scale buildings with ease akin to Assassin's Creed. One thing I've noticed is that the game seems to reward playing violently, and it's much tricker to be stealthy. I feel like the game is punishing me at times for playing as a pacifist too, but given the chaos level and the rats thing, I think the game may have an element of temptation to it. In other words, whereas not killing is harder, your reward may be greater in the end? Or something. Normally I play as a stealth-type character and don't kill enemies if possible, but in Dishonored the game is just a lot more fun for me when played aggressively. There have been a few frustrating mechanics presenting themselves here and there, but overall I enjoy the game. Aesthetically it's right up my alley... I simply adore it.
Killing vs not killing determines things like the number of weepers and rats that spawn and how light/dark the ending is (based on chaos level). I tried to kill everyone. ;)
Guards in my game are pretty quick to notice bodies nearby, dead or not. I mean, the AI wasn't great, but they'd notice anything that wasn't hidden for the most part. Wonder why it's different for you...
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I was watching a youtube clip of the new Mario and started getting super nostalgia of back in the NES days when I saw photos of Super Mario World and being totally blown away by how much more colorful and vivid it was than Super Mario 3.
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Killing vs not killing determines things like the number of weepers and rats that spawn and how light/dark the ending is (based on chaos level). I tried to kill everyone. ;)
Guards in my game are pretty quick to notice bodies nearby, dead or not. I mean, the AI wasn't great, but they'd notice anything that wasn't hidden for the most part. Wonder why it's different for you...
I've been playing on "normal." Are you playing on a higher difficulty? Otherwise it may just be a bug, as I was playing stealth in the beginning of the game and decided "screw it, it's more fun to be crazy." Part of the decision was when I knocked out a guard and hid under a nearby table and watched as another guard strolled by and stood there mumbling to himself, but not in any particular distress over his friend whom he was talking to not two minutes ago now sleeping on his back on a cold steel floor.
And wow, am I the only one that likes the new Mario games? Mario 64 is probably my favorite game ever, and both Super Mario Galaxy's were great. Super Mario Sunshine was the only one I was underwhelmed by, but it was still lots of fun.
I think he was referring to the slew of new 2D / semi-2D Mario games being released on the DS, 3DS, and Wii. Those ones that are going for the retro style of platforming. Most of them have been pretty forgettable for me.
For me, Super Mario 64 is certainly an impressive game in terms of what it represents in the evolution of console gaming, but as far as actual gameplay goes I think it's terribly flawed. Playing it these days is zero fun for me aside from some brief nostalgia. Super Mario Sunshine on the other hand was, in my humble opinion, the best 3D Mario game of all time by a long shot. I can see not liking the aesthetic / feel of the game, which is what seemed to bug most people, but personally I adored it and found it to be much stronger than Mario 64 which, like most N64 games, is visually repulsive lol. I can see preferring the "grab bag" of Mario 64 wherein you play a much more diverse set of levels and worlds, but I personally prefer the stronger sense of cohesiveness in Sunshine that makes it more of an artistic whole. In terms of platforming however, this is where Sunshine just clobbers Mario 64 in my humble opinion. No contest. Whereas Mario 64 was sloppy in the controls and felt like you were skating on ice all the time, Sunshine had some of the tightest 3D platforming I've ever encountered. The "a capella" levels wherein you're stripped of your jetpack are some of the most rewarding (and frustrating) next-gen console platforming experiences for me. The biggest flaw of the game, for me, was the lack of impetus for getting all the shines; I think Nintendo rewards you with a shitty picture of Mario on holiday? Yeah... not worth the agony.
The first Galaxy was also a solid game, though it lost some of Sunshine's precise gameplay in favor of a more novel and diverse set of physics. I really liked the aesthetic of it however, and the new characters (especially Princess Rosetta / Rosalina) were some of Nintendo's strongest in a long while (second only to Midna perhaps). I really couldn't get into Galaxy 2 at all for some reason however.
I find the recent 2D / semi-2D revival of Mario to be a mixed bag mostly. On the one hand, Mario is still most at home in 2D in my opinion. The first few 2D releases had that nostalgia thing going on, and just seeing a return to that sort of presentation was enough to carry the games. On the other hand Nintendo realizes how tired this is getting, so they're introducing a bunch of gimmicks trying to push what are otherwise blatant rehashes out the door, and this sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Like I think they're focusing on coin collecting in Super Mario Bros. 2 for the 3DS?
My favorite Mario games have all been spin-offs. Luigi's Mansion, while too easy (obviously meant for a younger audience), is still a fantastic game IMHO. Brilliant mechanics, super-cool atmosphere and artistic direction, and just a lot of personality. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel, Dark Moon, which unfortunately didn't see a near-Halloween release like it should have.
Then there's Paper Mario, my personal favorite, which has allowed Nintendo to explore some novel mechanics without risking their mainline franchise. The version for the Wii had some really fun uses with 2D and 3D combinations, allowing you to "walk past" 2D objects in 3D mode for example. Also had some of Nintendo's best new characters in a long time (Mimi the green witch girl who snapped her own neck and grew spider legs out of it a la John Carpenter's The Thing was one of my favs...). Looking forward to trying out the 3DS version soon.
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I think one of my favorite moments in BioShock has to be acquiring the shotgun from the Medical Plaza.
*lights out*
*scamper scamper scamper*
*psycho music*
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Yeah, I was referring specifically to New Super Mario Bros. and its sequels/spinoffs, Ques, which aren't even made by the same developers of the other Mario games, but some B-team that Nintendo bought; they just feel really lazy and uninspired to me and the BAH-BAAAH's just push it over the edge.
Have you played Mario 3D Land, MuppetFace? I really enjoyed that one.
I have yet to play Sunshine, but have always wanted to. Actually, imma check Amazon for it right now... Edit: I'll have it in 4-14 business days.
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I have yet to play Sunshine, but have always wanted to. Actually, imma check Amazon for it right now... Edit: I'll have it in 4-14 business days.
Hahaa, respect! Excellent course of action :)p1
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Ahh, I see. Not new Super Mario Bros., but New Super Mario Bros. Fortunately, I haven't played any of those.
And yeah, I think Mario 64 was just so revolutionary. The 3D platforming gameplay, the new analog stick control, and the free roaming "grab bag" (in your words) aspect of it. I couldn't help but be enamored with it when it came out. Although, now that you mention it, Mario did control like he was on skates.
My expectations were so high, I couldn't help but be disappointed with Super Mario Sunshine. But it was still a VERY good game, and I played through it at least twice. Just wasn't as floored as I was with Mario 64.
Anyway, back to the original point. A new Mario game would be worth the price ad admission for the Wii U. $350 for a new Mario game and system would bring me much more enjoyment than, say, a Pro 900 :P
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My copy of Halo 4 is just sitting in a drawer right now. Had it since launch and I still haven't played it once yet. Hoping that I'll have time this weekend. So the Didact is going to be in the game? Seems like a lot of the good stuff mentioned in the novels are being brought into the game. I did like the forerunner trilogy a lot, although it could just be because Greg Bear is an excellent writer.
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Was just enjoying Halo 4 at my friend's place and I thought the multiplayer maps are beautiful, been quite a long time since I played the game(last was Halo 2 on my old Xbox) Not buying into the wii U but hopefully the next gen of consoles come out mid next year or something.
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AFAIK, the Mario Bros. game is going to be released with the Wii U next week on launch. That and some zombie game taking place in London.
Re: enemy AI in Dishonored: seems like it was a glitch or something, because I've had enemies react to fallen comrades now. Or maybe it's just they ignore sleeping ones? The maid freaked out when she discovered her friend with his head cut clean off. Hmm...
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tried the WiiU briefly yesterday at a store, seems quite ergonomic for being such a big weird controller thing. screen is quite nice too. but this was from using it for about 10 minutes... I'm definitely interested, as I have no regular Wii and some games on that one are so much fun.
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Refuse to buy any console named after baby noises and slang words for piss on general principle. At the very least, I'll wait for the Nintendo Goo-Goo Gaa-Gaa Wee-Wee Doo. Probably 2 or 3 generations from now. Complete with Legend of Zelda 127.
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Refuse to buy any console named after baby noises and slang words for piss on general principle. At the very least, I'll wait for the Nintendo Goo-Goo Gaa-Gaa Wee-Wee Doo. Probably 2 or 3 generations from now. Complete with Legend of Zelda 127.
I used call wii "will" because I thought the name was a typo
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I'm suddenly feeling tempted to get a Wii U on Sunday just to have a new toy, since I'll probably get one eventually anyways... Iuno. I think my dream at this point would be for it to get a lot of high quality HD remakes of GameCube games (mainly Wind Waker), but that seems like too much work for Nintendo nowadays.
Meanwhile, I picked up a bunch of Sega Saturn games earlier today, but still don't have my Saturn yet and I re-bought Skies of Arcadia Legends for more than I originally paid for it new because it's really rare now or something. I really shouldn't have sold it all those years ago, but I wanted money for... something; I can't remember what now.
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There's always dolphin emu for playing HD gamecube games, though you do need a pretty powerful PC for it to run as intended.
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Isn't that just upscaled, though? I did that with Sonic Colors with a Wii emulator awhile back and it still looked a bit off to me.
I have an amazing PC only slightly undermined by the fact that the SSD cops out sometimes.
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Basically yes, but it does look much sharper with AA and AF vs using a gamecube on the same screen w/ progressive scan. The zelda games are one of the few that work without problems or only minor ones though, more than half of my collection refuses to boot using dolphin.
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Checked on Amazon for the Wii U. There seems to be plenty of 3rd party sellers trying to flip these for way over the MSRP, asking $550 or so. There was even one guy trying to hock his for $800.
Fuck you U.
I remember waiting in line when I was younger for console launches. Maybe I'm getting to be an old fart (I'll be 30 this month...), but I just can't stand that kinda stuff anymore. I'd rather just wait and pick one up later at a sane price and not have to elbow soccer moms in the face.
In general, flippers just piss me off. Now that Twinkies are out of production, you've got assholes buying up cart loads and trying to make a profit by selling them on eBay. I wouldn't be surprised to see these guys rip a box right out of some kid's hands. Never mind there are so many knock offs, and I'm sure another company will swoop in and buy up the rights for Twinkies.
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Imma get a box of Twinkies and keep it in my secret chest alongside my silver, Bucky Balls, and first edition Pokemon cards, which will all be currency after things go to shit.
I might go to Target later and see if there's a Wii U left because *shrug* I guess I'll get one anyways, for Pikmin 3 in December, at the very least. It can't turn out as bad as the Wii, can it?
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Went on a morning jog to enjoy the nice weather and decided to stop off at the local Best Buy on a whim. They had one of the basic model Wii Us left in stock but were sold out of the more expensive bundles with "Nintendo Land." Decided to pick one up, since I don't foresee ever needing more than 8 gigs given that I rarely ever play the original Wii. Plus it looks better in white IMO. It was awkward having to carry the system while walking home, especially as they were out of bags. ;___;
Went with the obligatory Mario Bros. U.
Also I was surprised to see Mass Effect 3 already out, and despite the absolutely retarded idea of releasing only the last game in a trilogy (especially one that is based on your previous decisions), I briefly considered getting it out of curiosity to see any changes and implementation of the touch screen. But I held off, and reading the earliest reviews, I'm glad I did. Seems the interactive comic that lets you make the important decisions from the last two games is an utter failure, boiling down important plot points to "will you help your team? Y or N." As one review said, who is going to say "no?" Plus any DLC from the second game---ie. some of the best parts---isn't included in the interactive comic. So any Shadow Broker stuff with Liara is left out, making all the dialog about it in ME3 seem oddly out of place now. I do like the idea of using the touch pad to draw battle plans and coordinate your squad, but they missed some serious opportunities with letting you use it as a codex or for managing weapons upgrades. Plus the controls are apparently laggy. Oh, and no DLC until December at least.
Sheesh. What levels BioWare* sinks to for money these days...
(*apparently this conversion was handled by a company whose only prior experience was working on some iOS games?).
I'm much more interested in Arkham City: Armored Edition. No reviews yet...
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I used a friend's Target discount to get the deluxe wii u earlier and mario because... iuno, there was nothing else I really wanted. And maybe this one will be better?
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Thoughts so far:
Bad
- Putting a resistive touch screen on such an expensive device in the year 2012 is kind of disgusting.
- Why aren't the triggers analog? That alone is going to hurt ports quite a bit :/
- I've heard this update I'm doing takes over an hour.
- No GameCube compatibility.
Good
- The console itself feels very nice, like a decent piece of hardware.
- Came with an HDMI cable and a charge station for the control pad!
- Uses the Wii's sensor bar and AV cables (if you're not using HDMI) meaning you probably have spare stuff for it already.
- The pad feels pretty nice to use!
- Its analog sticks click.
- 4 USB ports.
- Connecting to wifi wasn't problematic as in the early days of the Wii.
More to come after this update.
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So I thought that, with a gamepad and 2 wiimotes, my friends and I could play a 3 player game of NSMBWU and, well... we technically can, but the pad user is limited to laying down blocks. There's absolutely no way for that player to, you know, play the game despite having a full range of controls at their disposal. i feel like any other company would have an option come up on the pad screen asking if you want to be player 3 or use "boost mode," which is the crappy block thing, but Nintendo didn't think of that.
Nintendo Land's alright, but its tutorial NPC never shuts up.
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I question the longevity of the Wii in the less casual market, having owned a Wii and DS. I've fallen well out of love with Big N's first-party titles (though the Mario Galaxy games and DKCR were quite enjoyable), and fear the relatively early death of everyone else.
I need a HDTV or LCD monitor for gaming, yet am much too cheap. Hopefully Dell U2713 or U3013 down the line, I may be Asian, but these eyes can only squint with diminishing effectiveness. Dragon's Dogma is a total no-go.
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The game community feature is pretty great so far
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^ That's me (sarsamis) if anyone has/gets one of these and wants to add me.
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Scalers ( like the one in the modern Dell monitors) are laggy things. Do you not notice it or just want multiple inputs that badly? One of them korean no-name 27 inchers from ebay seems to present a much better value proposition at 270-300.
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I have a PS3 and 360, need the scalers. Not sure about lag, do you mean input lag? I've been gaming on a 15+ year old SDTV, can it be that much worse?
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Yeah, input lag. And as for speed, any crappy old CRT>all lcds by design, which I'm assuming if the tv actually is 15 years old.
You live in the US? Microcenter sells a nice 27 inch 1440p for 400 bucks.
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I was considering a separate HDTV + monitor, but my PC is my media center, so it seems a waste of money just to a TV just for console gaming. Don't really need to see "He is NOT the father" in high resolution.
I play predominately single player games, and from what I've read, the input lag would be mostly meaningless in that context. I hope.
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Input lag is miniscule to nonexistant on both of my LCDTV's unless I enable the uber fancy image processing modes. On my Sharp Quattron, for instance, it's awful if I set it to "Dynamic (fixed)" but perfectly fine on the "Game" mode. A friend of mine has the same TV and can play fighting games just fine on it. The game itself is far more likely to lag than anything else.
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No twitch gaming? Then it won't be too bad even with a scaler. 3.7 million pixels is great for things other than gaming.
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What's everyone's SteamID? We could add eachother and play some coop games some time.
edit: mine's hellboyjerry
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Mine's wiinippongamer.
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I've known Steam to be finnicky unless you link to your profile directly: http://steamcommunity.com/id/sarsamis
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Haven't had any time to play around with the Wii U. Not going to get much of a chance later this week either, since it's sort of like "obligation week" on my calendar.
Kinda funny I bought the damn thing when it utilizes the two of the three trends in gaming I dislike most: motion gameplay and touch screens. All I need is to play it on a "3D TV" and I'll be set for maximum annoyance lol.
The touch screen thing is probably the least offensive for me, and I actually sort of like the more clever implementations, but reading through game reviews it seems to be a classic case of last minute add-ons when it comes to touch screen functionality with a lot of these games so far. Like the developers don't really know what to do with it and add in some token feature out of an obligation to do so. Setting down blocks as the extent of Mario U's implementation is kinda disappointing to read. At least in Mario Galaxy the second assistant player could fire projectiles and hold enemies back. It would be neat if you could draw cages around enemies or trigger objects or something too.
I'd love to have the entire Mass Effect trilogy get released on the Wii U with the ability to draw tactical operations on the touch screen (would make the first game a LOT less frustrating early on), view codex entries using the pad, upgrading weapons and assigning skill points and equipment (again: the first game would really benefit from a touch screen when it comes to equipment management), and perhaps use it for launching probes and scanning planets. That would be really nice. Unfortunately it will never come about.
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Muppet, you should just let it start updating before you go to work so you can actually play it whenever you're able to. The initial update took over an hour on my Comcast and the system should just turn itself off if it's not used for an hour after that.
Two things the Wii U does have going for it, which developers do know how to use, are an adequate amount of RAM and analog sticks. Forced motion control aside, a game developer on another forum I used to be on, when describing the Wii's inevitable abundance of shovelware, probably put it best when he said "no one wants to develop games in 2007 on 2001 hardware." The ability for porting alone makes me think the Wii U will turn out at least as worthwhile as the GameCube (which I loved).
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Would it be a bad idea to upgrade from WinXp to Win7 (64-bit) with only 2GB of DDR2 ram, for gaming? Current setup:
E8400
2GB ram
HD4850 512mb
WD Caviar Black
My MB doesn't support DDR3, and another 2GB stick of DDR2 would be expensive and kind of a waste.
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If you could manage to get a windows 7 product key off of a friend who got a new computer recently and doesn't want to upgrade to windows 8... you could go to windows 8 for like $15 instead of $40. :)
Its a lot lighter than windows 7 (for general use at least, not too sure about gaming though).
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I already have a windows 7 key, just never got around to using it.
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Steam ID: Anathallo
Speaking of steam, apparently there is a black friday deal where you can download Torchlight I and II for FREE. Don't know what the catch is, but apparently this is going to be a deal this weekend.
Torchlight II for free. Pretty killer.
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Would it be a bad idea to upgrade from WinXp to Win7 (64-bit) with only 2GB of DDR2 ram, for gaming? Current setup:
E8400
2GB ram
HD4850 512mb
WD Caviar Black
My MB doesn't support DDR3, and another 2GB stick of DDR2 would be expensive and kind of a waste.
Yes, it would be a bad idea. If you had a DX11 GPU or 4gb RAM or more it'd be another story though.
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Well it depends on your priorities , I do miss some handy features of 7 when I use XP(especially the search function), and personally can browse through siginificantly quicker using 7, but it will use about 50% more RAM at idle in the 64-bit version, less so if you can install the 32-bit one.
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You don't need a DX11 GPU to play games on Win7, but you should definitely have over 2GB of RAM, yeah.
Apparently my Saturn came today but no one was around to sign for it :/
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Newer games are becoming more Win7+ only (CoD: BO2, Sleeping Dogs, etc.), main reason why I want to upgrade.
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I had totally forgotten microsoft decided to keep DX10 out of XP, I'd say it's worth it if you really want to play those games, but it'll use close to 1gb RAM at idle and that may become the limiting factor for playing them anyways. Try to find some cheap used DDR2 sticks.
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or get a new motherboard and DDR3 RAM on Black Friday. You could probably get both for under $100 if you look around newegg. For reference, I got 16GB of DDR3 for $75 last year. Motherboard prices are all over the place, but I'm sure there's at least one LGA775 (right?) board from that transitional "DDR3's out, but i7's aren't" period that's reasonable.
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I may just have to forego most gaming until I can do a full build. Waiting for HD 7870 + i5 prices to go down significantly, might as well go for broke to prolong the eventual PC's longevity.
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You could squeeze a lot more life out of that 4850, though. While there are cards out now that obliterate it, there are few (if any?) games that actually need more power. I'm not trying to dissuade you from snagging anything on Black Friday, but I wouldn't put off gaming until you can afford a better card since Win7+more RAM+your current card would probably be more capable than you think.
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Just picked up my Sega Saturn from USPS. Between this, my Wii U, and all the other retro stuff I've been collecting, all I can say is
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Has anyone seen this yet: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/20/ingress-is-by-far-the-best-augmented-reality-game-a-curious-explorer-in-the-city-can-play/
It's an augmented reality, MMO type game on Android. Looks like you're basically assigned to one of two teams, and you must take over checkpoints throughout the world for your team. The checkpoints are actual historical sites around the world, that you have to visit these sites to claim them for your team.
There doesn't seem much to it, but the appeal is that it forces you out of your house to explore your city.
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I'm going to have to make a long post on my time with Nights and Panzer Dragoon II these past 2 days, but in the mean time: holy shit is this starting to sound/look great, http://www.rpgcodex.net/content.php?id=8632
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Max Payne 3 is $15 on Steam today. That's a great deal if I've ever seen one.
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Oh right, black friday on Steam! Nearly forgot!
Thanks for reminding. headbang
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I'm somewhat tempted by XCOM but feel like it'll be much cheaper by the time I'd actually get around to playing it. Besides that I already have everything I'd want on here :-S
Steam has a way of doing that to you.
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Considering the $180 AC:L/Battle Royale/3-month Free PSN/Vita combo, but I can't justify the cost since I likely won't play the thing much. Don't care for AC or BR, either. Rather use the money for headphones or PC stuff.
http://slickdeals.net/f/5553410-Playstation-Vita-with-Assassin-s-Creed-III-Liberation-for-179-99-Amazon?
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Oh right, black friday on Steam! Nearly forgot!
Thanks for reminding. headbang
Sales been going all week! KOTOR and KOTOR II were $2.50 each earlier - can't say no to that!
Current deals sorted by metascore: http://store.steampowered.com/search/?sort_by=Metascore&sort_order=DESC&specials=1
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Just a heads up:
$25 games at Walmart, including a large amount of newer titles.
(picking up a copy of Borderlands 2 today, myself)
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I may be the only one here interested, but http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/talesofgames/barkley-2-an-rpg-sequel-to-barkley-shut-up-and-jam
Not for TREND. Not for CORPORATE ATTITUDE. Not for STONER. Only true DOOM-MURDER HEADS.
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HILARIOUS poo MY FRIEND
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I want the tsundere body pillow.
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I actually donated enough to get one ^_^
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Would it be a bad time to build a PC? I'm considering buying parts piecemeal, hoping for sales to save cash. Currently thinking:
HD 7870
8GB of ram
Fractal Design Midi Case
250GB Samsung SSD
Core i5
Z77 board
Corsair CX430
I'll use external Seagates for storage, unless I can find a Caviar Back on discount.
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http://www.humblebundle.com/?thqbundle
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Would it be a bad time to build a PC? I'm considering buying parts piecemeal, hoping for sales to save cash. Currently thinking:
HD 7870
8GB of ram
Fractal Design Midi Case
250GB Samsung SSD
Core i5
Z77 board
Corsair CX430
I'll use external Seagates for storage, unless I can find a Caviar Back on discount.
A better time would have been Friday-Monday, but a lot of those parts are affordable now regardless and that build should be fine for pretty much anything.
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Kirosia only learned that he now has employment three days ago. Still, I want to hold off as long as possible, but I want to play Far Cry in miraculous 4K resolutions. Unless it's like Far Cry 2. Then I'd just die a little inside.
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Hahaa, having fun with Saints row the third.
In no other game can you whip people silly with a 4 foot long pink dildo as a hairy 400 pound transvestite.
ps. Anyone bit the THQ humble bundle?
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I so wish I had the time for any more Humble Bundles, but that would simply take away from my time on this forum :)p13
I do have co-workers that were going banonkanuts over this one, so maybe I could spare a few hours...
..or days :)p8
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Anyone here have a PSP and play the game Mercury?
That game was a blast, but got so difficult on the later levels. I never finished it, have an itch to play it, and don't have a PSP any more :-[
edit: there is a PS3 remake or something
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Metal Gear Solid 2.5?
http://kotaku.com/5966779/whatever-it-is-the-phantom-pain-looks-very-intense
or possibly 5?
Seems to be about Liquid?
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Better value (on sale): HD7870 or GTX 670? I know the latter is a higher end, but I'm willing to pay if it keeps my rig afloat longer. And having owned nothing but ATI cards, their drivers and compatibility have not been kind as years pass.
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either one should play everything. no one makes games that require totl cards anymore. I mean, really good cards help, but you're going a few models below whatever's tops nowadays.
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i really want to like Waking Mars but so far I've jsut been talked at a lot and given no real chance to explore these cool ass caves. The game also teases you with some possibility of lowering the frequency at which your computer friend tells you obvious shit, but I have no idea how to actually do that, if I even can.
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Just bought a Design R4 case ($80) and low profile Samsung ram. ($32) Now I just need to hope the rest of the computer goes on sale in the near future. walk the plank
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So it turns out that trying to get back into Quake after not having played for 7 years is pretty fucking painful. Who would have thought. After all, I haven't touched a single shooter in all that time, any semblance of skills I might once have had couldn't have degraded that badly, could they?
No aim whatsoever. Reflexes of a corpse. Situational awareness of a tree. Forget to time items. Sloppy movement. And so many new maps to learn... I would like to get back into dueling but I just don't want to waste a good player's time. Ugh... I'm not even sure what the most efficient way to catch up would be.
[Edit: And did I mention that playing this game physically hurts? I've got blisters on my movement hand after 1 day and a ridiculously sore shoulder on my mouse hand. Fuck.]
I also kinda want to try out Planetside 2 but the scrubby mechanics really put me off. Still, the scale of the fights seems interesting.
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...I'm not even sure what the most efficient way to catch up [to other quake players] would be...
QL Tutorials (http://www.quakelive.com/#!practice/training)
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That new MGS game looks... interesting? I'd assume the entire game didn't involve you stumbling around in bandages, but then this is MGS, so it may very well.
Aren't there like three new MGS games coming out soonish? One about Raiden, one about Big Boss, and then that one about Liquid or Solidus or whoever.
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Yeah. The Raiden one's made by Platinum and doesn't look that good, though. But I'd love to be wrong about that! It just seems as though there's no weight to any of the combat.
Iuno what's up with the Big Boss one. I'm kind of tired of playing games set in his era.
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...I'm not even sure what the most efficient way to catch up [to other quake players] would be...
QL Tutorials (http://www.quakelive.com/#!practice/training)
Movement's actually not a problem for me. Aim is bad but looking at the stats it's not as bad as all that - 28% shaft, 44% rail - basically that's about 5-10% off what I used to do, though this is in FFA atm and those stats are exaggerated. I'm sure in 1v1 against better opponents they'll be much worse. The real problem is awareness and timing. I've pretty much cleanly forgotten the mental game. I still have some duel instincts which help me keep a 1.3 KD, but most of the time I'm just running around like a donkey with mustard up its bottom and getting my head blown off. I'm trying to time better and trying to control the map better, but it's frustrating, and not knowing the maps doesn't help. Oh well. I just hope the game has enough longevity in it for me to catch up.
Not being able to /callvote map on standard servers is a ridiculous move and it seems to be hurting the game's longevity. I hope id wakes up.
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This may well force me to buy a Wii U: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/23/zelda-wind-waker-getting-wii-u-remake
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Metal Gear Solid 2.5?
http://kotaku.com/5966779/whatever-it-is-the-phantom-pain-looks-very-intense
or possibly 5?
Seems to be about Liquid?
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Haha Did I just see QWOP 2?!?!?! HAHAHA I didn't know the first was a big hit....lol
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I've created an Effin' Ringing group in steam http://steamcommunity.com/groups/EffinRinging/
Already invited those who I could find. Looking foward to playing some matches sometime. :)p2
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I haven't been playing much lately, but http://steamcommunity.com/id/sarsamis <- that's me.
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Ever had to deal with a conflict of age-appropriateness when getting a kid videogames? Today I wound up arguing with my brother after he disallowed my 7-year-old nephew to play his birthday present, Zelda: Skyward Sword. After all, the sticker says E 10+! facepalm On the other hand I have a friend with a son that age who is already frighteningly good at Halo.
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Dead Space 3 next week.
p:3
Yippie!
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Having beat two dungeons in Skyward Sword, I would not allow an innocent, impressionable child to play it either. I'd actually recommend immolating any copies of that sorry excuse for a modern game. :&
I hope Dead Space 3 doesn't turn into another Resident Evil 6.
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Dead Space 3 next week.
p:3
Yippie!
Yay :)
Dead Space 1 is the ultimate headphone video game.
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Dead Space 3 next week.
p:3
Yippie!
Yay meth binge! :P
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Placed into T3 dueling in QuakeLive - not bad, but nowhere near where I used to be. Still, after playing against some T4 guys yesterday, I think I'm maybe a month of practice away.
That is, if my connection lets me do it. 12ms ping jitter on average is not good. At least I can overcome packet loss with QL's netcode, but the rest is kinda grim.
No matter, I'm at this house for another two months at most, and after that, I think I'll be back in full force, if the game doesn't die out on me. Not bad. Enjoying myself, even when I get blown up, which I do a lot.
Also, FTL is great fun, though it does get old kinda quickly. For a $10 game it's a great value though.
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I'm going to reinstall Doom 3 this evening (and maybe Resurrection of Evil). I haven't played a game in months due to board exams. I've always thought Doom 3 was a fantastic FPS, the "you can't have a flashlight and gun out at the same time!!" crowd whined about that too much.
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I'm going to reinstall Doom 3 this evening (and maybe Resurrection of Evil). I haven't played a game in months due to board exams. I've always thought Doom 3 was a fantastic FPS, the "you can't have a flashlight and gun out at the same time!!" crowd whined about that too much.
I like the tension that not being able to use both added to the game. People are big babies babbys and just don't like their games to be more difficult.
The "duct tape" mod is always there if you have to have both at the same time. It's appropriately named: for people who don't want to acknowledge their balls.
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Just finished Dead Space 3. Lacks tension due to design choices- enemies coming at you in supercharged waves that stop being fun to actually kill halfway through, ammo and health being simplified and very abundant, dull environments, backtracking/content padding, set pieces that are more irritating than enjoyable, among other niggles. And yet, still better than Resident Evil 6.
Been replaying Psychonauts, another in a long line of games I put hours in back in the day, but never finished. The PC version is infinitely better than the PS2 version I once had, due to widescreen support, 60FPS, and included hi-res textures. Does crash a bit, and if you don't run as administrator, your saves don't save.
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Just finished Dead Space 3. Lacks tension due to design choices- enemies coming at you in supercharged waves that stop being fun to actually kill halfway through, ammo and health being simplified and very abundant, dull environments, backtracking/content padding, set pieces that are more irritating than enjoyable, among other niggles. And yet, still better than Resident Evil 6.
Given the supercharged waves of enemies, if the designers *didn't* give you abundant ammo and health, people would be bitching about how unfair the game was. Playing on a higher difficulty should make resources more scarce.
I haven't finished it yet, but I've been enjoying the game thus far. It's understandable that people want an experience more akin to the first game, but in my opinion the developers succeeded in creating a sense of outward expansion of scope that mirrors the spread of the necromorph plague from one game to the next. As the epidemic spreads from a single ship to a space station to multiple planets now, it seems inevitable that the gameplay is going to change to reflect this. A decline in tension also seems inevitable by the third installment, regardless of whether they stuck with the same formula from before or not. Been there, done that (BioShock 2 anyone?). Therein lies the difficulty of sequels in the horror genre.
The atmosphere fostered by a bleak, icy planet is actually really intriguing to me because it seems like a tip of the hat to John Carpenter's version of The Thing, something which Dead Space seems to owe a lot to to begin with in my mind.
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I disagree, primarily regarding the execution. The game felt unbalanced in regards to combat- enemies become so irritating in the last third, that it just no longer becomes fun to fight them. Without spamming stasis, your weapons even with maximum damage and high fire rate, won't be able to keep up with their speed and swarms outside of a few weapon configurations. The odds of dismembering, regardless of the accuracy of one's aim, also diminishes significantly. It's basically "we made the game extremely cheap, but gave you insane amounts of health and resource items, so it's all good right?"
As for the planet, the areas are pretty generic (I've read people compare environment recycling akin to Dragon Age 2, which I haven't played) until the very last chapters. I'm also a fan of The Thing, and the second half of the game disappointed me overall.
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I disagree, primarily regarding the execution. The game felt unbalanced in regards to combat- enemies become so irritating in the last third, that it just no longer becomes fun to fight them. Without spamming stasis, your weapons even with maximum damage and high fire rate, won't be able to keep up with their speed and swarms outside of a few weapon configurations. The odds of dismembering, regardless of the accuracy of one's aim, also diminishes significantly. It's basically "we made the game extremely cheap, but gave you insane amounts of health and resource items, so it's all good right?"
As for the planet, the areas are pretty generic (I've read people compare environment recycling akin to Dragon Age 2, which I haven't played) until the very last chapters. I'm also a fan of The Thing, and the second half of the game disappointed me overall.
Well, you specifically cited the abundance of ammo and health as a distinct negative point. I can only see the logic behind that in reference to the first half of the game, where the prevalence of resources makes things too much of a cakewalk on easier difficulty levels. With regard to the waves of enemies later on, I think my point still stands: the game would be even *more* unbalanced in single player mode if they were to make resources scarcer later.
I say single player mode, because the waves of enemies are actually quite manageable in co-op mode. The main issue to me is that the developers didn't scale the game well enough between the two, adjusting the amount of enemies. Really I would have preferred a more distinct experience going from one to the other, but given the nature of its implementation (drop in / drop out) that wouldn't really be feasible. But yeah, the game is balanced with co-op in mind. I can see being pissed about it since the game was designed around a single player experience from the get-go, though I'm having too much fun myself to really begrudge the change in direction.
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i tried the demo of dead space 3 and liked. i'm just not too fond of the whole weapon customization and so forth when i played it. i will eventually buy the game sometime this weekend maybe cause i do want to finish the dead space series.
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i tried the demo of dead space 3 and liked. i'm just not too fond of the whole weapon customization and so forth when i played it. i will eventually buy the game sometime this weekend maybe cause i do want to finish the dead space series.
I didn't expect it to be, but the weapon customization system turned out to be one of my favorite aspects of the game. You can disassemble weapons you find and reassemble them into really crazy stuff. Change the rate of fire, the type of projectile. You can also attach two weapons together, making cool stuff like a tesla beam shotgun combo. It's surprisingly deep
At first I was bummed because they got rid of the specific ammo types for different weapons (like "line packs" for the line gun, blades for the buzzsaw launcher thingy...) in favor of generic one size fits all ammo, and that eliminated some of the strategizing necessary for choosing what to bring with you and how to ration supplies. However they did it precisely because of how many different weapon types and how customized you can make your weapons now. So it's sort of a trade-off I guess.
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Did Dead Space 2 depart significantly from Dead Space 1?
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DS2 focused on Isaac losing his shit and the Unitologists, IIRC. They also introduced more cinematic set-pieces. My only remembered beef with DS2 is the *SPOILERS* regenerating necro that follows you for way too damn long.
I'm replaying DS1. Better atmosphere than DS3, though the controls are a bit less responsive overall, and the weapons are in their most basic forms. DS1 still holds up well, for a survival horror title. Can get a bit bland if you're coming from the later titles.
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Playing DS3. I like it so far, I like the customizations also. I run around with a six shooter with a blade attached to it and a shot gun with some sort of rifle as the lower attachment.
The suits in this game don't really do much. They don't have any perks to them except or the upgrades for the weapons. Some have additions and some have a few additions but take away from another area for the gun. So far I like it.
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Did Dead Space 2 depart significantly from Dead Space 1?
Like kirosia says, there was more of a focus on plot points, and the backstory was broadened somewhat to make it bigger in scope. In terms of gameplay, the environments were bigger and it was less about worrying if something was going to pop out of a vent and more about seeing the society around you deteriorating as the outbreak spread. More emphasis on action, but they still managed to set a good mood in a lot of places (the church and cryo-morgue is still one of my favorite locales in the series).
I wouldn't really call it a significant departure. The change from Mass Effect to ME2 was more pronounced than DS1 -> DS2 for instance.
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And speaking of Mass Effect, still haven't even opened the collection for my PS3! :'(
Have already played the first 1 on the PC, the second one on the PS3 and have not yet touched on the Third. I'm going to start with the first one again all on the PS3.
Does any one here have a PS Vita?!?
I definitely believe this handheld has SOOOO much potential and people are either not buying it or Sony is just not being aggressive enough! I think I played my favorite games these past few years on that tiny thing! Zero Escape == BLISS!! DJ Max Tecnika Tune == Difficult but addictive and awesome songs! Persona 4 == Recently bought it... hadn't played a Persona title since the first Shin Megami Tensei which I had on the original Playstation and got the "remake" a few years ago for the PSP. And there are more entertaining titles (played and finished Uncharted, began with Gravity Rush, etc.).
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They really messed up on the Vita's FPS titles. CoD, Resistance, ended up being critically panned. Even if Killzone does well, it likely won't be enough to contribute to saving the thing. Also I read that the analog sticks aren't very good.
(Current PSP owner)
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i tried the demo of dead space 3 and liked. i'm just not too fond of the whole weapon customization and so forth when i played it. i will eventually buy the game sometime this weekend maybe cause i do want to finish the dead space series.
I didn't expect it to be, but the weapon customization system turned out to be one of my favorite aspects of the game. You can disassemble weapons you find and reassemble them into really crazy stuff. Change the rate of fire, the type of projectile. You can also attach two weapons together, making cool stuff like a tesla beam shotgun combo. It's surprisingly deep
At first I was bummed because they got rid of the specific ammo types for different weapons (like "line packs" for the line gun, blades for the buzzsaw launcher thingy...) in favor of generic one size fits all ammo, and that eliminated some of the strategizing necessary for choosing what to bring with you and how to ration supplies. However they did it precisely because of how many different weapon types and how customized you can make your weapons now. So it's sort of a trade-off I guess.
And you throw away the whole ammo magazine/clip instead of just replenishing like most shooters. So a weapon that has a large magazine will waste more ammo when you reload an almost full magazine, and this kinds of force you to proceed with low ammo even when you expect shit ton of space monsters coming at you.
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Beat Yoshi's Island earlier and started Earthbound with my SNES PowerPak flash cart thingie. I think the farthest I ever got in the game was right around when you get Jeff. I'm hoping I'll feel more motivated to finish it this time if I'm playing on the actual hardware.
I, um, acquired Crysis 3 from Skidrow but am still in the process of downloading it.
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man....i wanted to play dead space 3 but lost interest. going back to skrim(skyrim) and pokemon blue.
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I replayed Dead Space 1 and 2 after 3, better games overall. I tried replaying 3 in classic mode, but got bored once I entered the ship graveyard. Currently doing a third run through DS2 in zealot (though with items/weapons/upgrades from a clean run on survivalist). The javelin's alt-fire is just so fun.
EDIT: I meant DS2
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I, um, acquired Crysis 3 from Skidrow but am still in the process of downloading it.
let me know how it runs and what your hardware is. i haven't pc gamed in long time since crysis 2. i have a 5870 since release and it i remember it muscling through crysis 2 at 2304@1440 on my old sony fw900 24'' crt(it died though couple months later after the game released. remember being mad pissed too lol). so hopefully crysis 3 should be no different since it's the same engine.
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iirc crysis 3 requires "better" hardware than the already good hardware from crysis 2.
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i5, GTX 670 2GB
I can run Crysis 2 maxed with high res textures, at 1080p 60fps+.
I can run Crysis 3 at medium to high settings, with minimal anti-aliasing (SMAA 2X), at 30-60FPS. The framerate dips during explosions and when near man-made structures (rope physics apparently).
The game does look very good at medium, if it's all one can muster.
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i5 what?
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i5 3570k, clocked to 4.4ghz
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cool. i looked at guru3d benches and i see 26fps avg@1600x1200 with FXAA enabled for a 5870. i assume FXAA is type of anti-aliasing. they don't have it off in any benches. kirosia, have you tried with no AA at all? you should be getting around 40fps avg@very high settings it seems. AA is a major killer with performance and at 1920x1080 shouldn't really be needed in my opinion.
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Yes, and the lack of AA is very noticeable. Even at SMAA 2x, it's pretty sub-par, and I can't crank it any more without killing the framerate. I was until today, playing both Crysis 2 and 3 concurrently, and the cleaner look of the former was well-missed.
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really? AA never seemed to do much for me at all in most games. well i will give crysis 3 a try. i just haven't had much interest in much games lately. anyone try the new aliens game? i was actually psyched for that while ago. the aliens though always freaked me out. nothing ever scared me in my life all the shit i seen but some reason those things....it's just very disturbing(i never want to encounter them ever).
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The new Aliens game is being shat on by almost every reviewer in existence, to where the developers are now trying to find who to blame for the travesty.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-25-several-staffers-on-aliens-colonial-marines-spill-the-beans-on-what-went-wrong-report
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I must make a new SWTOR character named Kirosia to honor you.
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@rex: I was too lazy to find a working crack after I got the game so I ended up just ordering it; I should have it tomorrow.
My video card's a 6970 "iceQ" version with a big ass heatsink, I have one of the better i7's from 2011, 16GB of DDR3 RAM (I forget the speed*), and some decent Asus motherboard. I'm just hoping I'll consistently get above 30FPS in 1080p with no AA, but everything else pretty darn high. I plan on using my 40" Sharp Quattron as a monitor when I play it, whatever that says about whether or not I'll miss the AA.
* PC nerddom has bored me a bit the past couple of years, so I'm actually starting to forget what I put in my machine, exactly.
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Yes, and the lack of AA is very noticeable. Even at SMAA 2x, it's pretty sub-par, and I can't crank it any more without killing the framerate. I was until today, playing both Crysis 2 and 3 concurrently, and the cleaner look of the former was well-missed.
Part of the problem is that Crysis 3 applies some sort of sharpening filter that exacerbates the issue.
I've been running a custom autoexec.cfg file for Crysis 3, which you can use to adjust the sharpening filter. I got it from maldo and tweaked a few things to my liking. Even with the ultra cfg, performance went up for me about 10% without a noticeable loss in visual quality. I, however, leave it on his recommended cfg, which seems to be a somewhere in between the game's high and very high presets. The main difference is lower quality ambient occlusion and slightly less realistic lighting/shadows (less depth and contrast), but the game still looks damn good. The boost in performance makes it well worth it.
With that cfg, I seem to be getting 40-45 fps at my worst and 60-70 on average with a 2500k @ 4.5GHz, 8GB RAM, and an AMD HD 7970 GHz Edition at 1125/1575.
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@rex: I was too lazy to find a working crack after I got the game so I ended up just ordering it; I should have it tomorrow.
My video card's a 6970 "iceQ" version with a big ass heatsink, I have one of the better i7's from 2011, 16GB of DDR3 RAM (I forget the speed*), and some decent Asus motherboard. I'm just hoping I'll consistently get above 30FPS in 1080p with no AA, but everything else pretty darn high. I plan on using my 40" Sharp Quattron as a monitor when I play it, whatever that says about whether or not I'll miss the AA.
* PC nerddom has bored me a bit the past couple of years, so I'm actually starting to forget what I put in my machine, exactly.
It seems to play on my PC just fine, but I'm encountering a glitch where Psycho's character model (that guy who helps you in the first mission) is scrambled if I have the models on Very High and looking at him causes a lot of lag. No other NPC does this and the game plays smoothly when he's off screen. I kind of refuse to play it on lower settings so I'm hoping they patch this shit.
Also, what the hell's up with modern FPS games not letting you shoot lights out? I was punching the shit out of that lantern thing on the ship where you start out and it doesn't react. Most of the little boxes and such were static too. I kind of loved the first game and Warhead for being so dynamic in these regards, but 3's seeming more like 2, which didn't have much in the way of environmental interactivity, probably for porting purposes. Can anyone who's played further tell me whether or not you can fuck up trees?
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cool ader. i haven't bothered getting it yet since i need to get a new psu for my pc. but when i do i'll try it. i don't care if i play it on 1280x1024 on very high as long as i get to try it out. also 1280x1024 on CRT still looks super sharp(all i use is CRTs. only way i ever get an lcd is if it's a S-IPS panel but even then they don't last very long and the backlight fades on them). crt's for life!
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I'm using a cheap CRT with a native res of 1280x1024. Biggest flaw outside of lacking any inputs, is that some games don't seem to do proper widescreen. (ATI cards have a way around this) Black Ops 2, for example. Can't find a fix for the life of me.
I've been playing Xenoblade Chronicles via Dolphin (I own a Wii, but no HDTV so it looks like booty), and it's not bad. Story and characters are trite, nothing really new if you've played other JRPGs. And most quests involve you murdering and stealing bits of supposedly "dangerous" wild creatures, like a FAMILY of armadillo-looking things that don't ever attack you. Most enemies you encounter appear pacifist, for that matter. It's all kinda twisted.
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i wouldn't call the res ''native'' really. it's usually considered ''recommended'' at that given refresh rate. CRTs are usually very scalable. i just mention 1280x1024 cause i find that rez lowest i'll ever go(anything lower is obvious). i do agree about widescreen issues. with games like them do only way i fix it is bumping resolution up to 1920x1080 or 1920x1200(my current monitor is like 2048x1536@60hz). i never had flicker issues with my crts and they're older then 10 years for sure and been through hell lol.
i never could get dolphin to work properly for me. i went and bought something called vga2000. worked great till i lost it. you need a hdtv handy though cause what sucks is you have to change the wii to 480p or your monitor will continously just say ''out of range''. i thought it looked pretty darn good. favorite game is still metroid:other M and still big metroid fan.
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No, I meant widescreen doesn't work at proper widescreen resolutions. I play games at 1080p. Also there are noticeable... "lines", like playing the game through window blinds at high resolutions. I've learn to tune it out, but it is there.
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I've bought so many games during Steam sales and I'm glad it exists. But does anyone still prefer having a physical box copy of a game? I miss the old huge boxes as well. I'll occasionally seek out a used collectors/deluxe edition of a game I really like even if I have it in Steam (like the Bioshock deluxes were pretty cool).
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I've bought so many games during Steam sales and I'm glad it exists. But does anyone still prefer having a physical box copy of a game? I miss the old huge boxes as well. I'll occasionally seek out a used collectors/deluxe edition of a game I really like even if I have it in Steam (like the Bioshock deluxes were pretty cool).
Very much so. I for one place a lot of importance on packaging and the art and design work that goes into it. I always prefer to have a physical artifact when possible.
In the same way I prefer LPs and CDs to digital music downloads.
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I feel that way about older games, like, I still buy cartridges despite having flash carts and emulators, but I find it difficult to care with current generation games, especially since modern manuals tend to be a black and white picture of the controller and a URL. I feel like I have too much stuff already to buy special editions that come with toys and such.
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same here. always get physical game. even for pc. even though i might download it first before release if possible after i'm done and like it i go out and try to buy it.
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I feel that way about older games, like, I still buy cartridges despite having flash carts and emulators, but I find it difficult to care with current generation games, especially since modern manuals tend to be a black and white picture of the controller and a URL. I feel like I have too much stuff already to buy special editions that come with toys and such.
Definitely lots of half assing in a lot of physical product. I am not a fan of the "deluxe" editions which consist of a steel book, small artbook and a bonus features DVD for $30 more than the digital download.
I sort gave up on buying any deluxe/collectors edition new after the Bioshock 2 one. I'm annoyed by publishers that advertise something as limited limited limited, preoder it, and find it for well over half off a couple of weeks later.
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I've bought so many games during Steam sales and I'm glad it exists. But does anyone still prefer having a physical box copy of a game? I miss the old huge boxes as well. I'll occasionally seek out a used collectors/deluxe edition of a game I really like even if I have it in Steam (like the Bioshock deluxes were pretty cool).
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Aww yeah that unnecessary bulk! Not mine but expected this was what you meant
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I still wonder why gamers are OK with Steam but are up in arms against Origin or any other game distribution service.
Enjoy DRM. If you wonder why you can't play the games you've supposedly paid for, next time think back to who supported this sort of thing financially in its infancy, and who showed, with their dollar, to publishers that this sort of thing is the way to go.
The only upside to Steam is that it makes independent game distribution easier, but hey, it could just as easily be a distribution platform that doesn't require you to log into an account to play, doesn't strip you of actually owning what you pay for, and won't have all of your games go down the drain should the parent company suddenly go bust. You know, like Looking Glass, or 3DO, or Origin long before that, or Sierra even before then, basically like any other gaming titan that at the time we thought was invincible.
I've never pirated games. But it's not a good sign when it's less annoying to pirate a game than it is to buy one legitimately, and with always-on DRM starting to become prevalent it's looking more like it every day.
Next up, an incoherent rant on microtransactions. Joy!
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I still wonder why gamers are OK with Steam but are up in arms against Origin or any other game distribution service.
I am with you, avoided steam as long as possible but ended up giving in to the Gayben.
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Seeing that huge ass Resident Evil PS1 box brings back so many pleasant memories. Then I look over and see Resident Evil 6 sitting on my bookshelf and the pleasant memories evaporate.
I wish they'd just release that early Resident Evil 4 demo as the next game, the one where you go around with the flashlight and fight ghosts with scythe-chucks that come out of paintings in the castle with all those billowy curtains.
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The best review for the new Sim City: http://www.jonathancresswell.co.uk/2013/03/review-simcity/
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I see wut u did dere
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Anyone here play any of those games?
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Anyone here play any of those games?
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duh! who didn't? i actually liked FF8 despite it's unnecessary hate towards it. i found it a great game. the only thing that annoyed with that game was cause of whole money thing. why would i want to work in a video game for money? damn it! slay monsters and gimmie,gimmie,gimmie! i remember bahumat being such PIA. FFVII and FF8 probably had some of the most insane hidden bosses.
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I haven't downloaded the final ME3 DLC yet, but I'm hearing good things along the lines of it being an improvement over the last few releases (which isn't hard to do honestly).
Frankly, compared to ME2 the DLC for the third game was just pathetic both in quality and quantity.
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The best review for the new Sim City: http://www.jonathancresswell.co.uk/2013/03/review-simcity/
I would ban you if I could because Sim City is fucking awesome. :P
Other than pro-gaming in Starcraft 2, and having fun in Age of Empires 2 & Warcraft 3, I don't play any other games anymore.
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Crysis 3's failure so far to feel anywhere near as dynamic as the first few minutes of 1 is putting me off of it for awhile. Also, bugs from the last patch they put out.
I want to finish Earthbound, but am feeling all lazy about it.
@prtuc: I've played VII.
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I'm at the final boss of Crysis 3, and the game has been very disappointing. And short. Considering the "overly generous" length of Crysis 2, I was surprised to find out that I was at the end of C3. I didn't even use any of my upgrade kits. Guess Crysis is going down the CoD route- barely passable single-player campaign with a focus on multi.
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I just recently built my gaming station from scratch and basically have like 6 years of games in front of me. Recently I started Deus Ex 3 and having heard about the almost non-lethal way of finishing the game I decided to do it that way. I was pleasantly surprised that it was a very viable solution to go all Gandhi save for the odd boss battle. All in all most of the regular henchmen I ought to kill in other games were just guys doing their job guarding various facilities where I happened to be trespassing. Sure, bitch-slapped some, tazed some and sedated a whole lot of them. Despite my humanitarian intentions I'm pretty sure some of them died in hospital because of heart attack or allergic reaction to tranquilizer. But, oh well- I did my best. It would have actually felt wrong to kill the lot of them. There were minor niggles about why would anyone use lethal takedowns and that going lethal may have been a lot more challenging in some places, but all in all I like the game a lot.
Then came THAT one event. To not spoil much I'll just say that at one time you find yourself in a situation where someone quite important to you is helpless in a massive firefight. And it's not like some war bud sitting in a machine-gun nest lead hosing enemies whilst you have a chance to slip away unnoticed. It's more of a situation where someone helplessly tries to get away or at least you are made to think so. Soon enough you realize that this someone actually plans to sacrifice themselves to grant you a safe passage through this firefight. Well, how do you act under such circumstances? Do you take care to put everyone to sleep in some semi-gentle way? If you have sworn to do the Gandhi-run then you might just use the distraction to leave the scene and watch your friend getting murdered. If you are skillful enough you might just ninja-tranq everyone in a way that even the the self destructing assault bot doesn't harm them.
Little did the Belltower mercs know that I carried an ultra pimped-out 10mm handgun with me all the time. And that was the first time it was made to whisper death onto people. It actually felt wrong to use any of the more slow non-lethal weapons to take care of the opposition. They were not there to just shoo off any trespassers, they had come to murder us and they would have if not for my expert pistola skills. Since then the 10 mil stayed cold and silent.
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I purposely repeated that part over and over until I saved that person. Used a revolver with explosive rounds and a sniper rifle, IIRC. Went mostly stealth until then.
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I found the revolver to be too indiscreet for my style of play. And snipey took too much of inventory space. I mainly intended the 10mm Hushpuppy for hushing cameras and other times when a more "kinetic" approach may be needed. It lacked the range needed to reach one of the snipers but all in all getting headshots with the laser sight when popping from cover was ultra easy. Even the heavies went down after one shot because of the armor piercing upgrade. The bot ate an EMP 'nade.
All in all I was angry and had to restrain myself from using the pistol again. I guess I got used to deciding whether some peons get to live or not.
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The best review for the new Sim City: http://www.jonathancresswell.co.uk/2013/03/review-simcity/
I would ban you if I could because Sim City is fucking awesome. :P
Other than pro-gaming in Starcraft 2, and having fun in Age of Empires 2 & Warcraft 3, I don't play any other games anymore.
There's AoE2 HD going to be released in April. Just saying. FWIW, it's tied to Steam because of Steamwork modding thingy.
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Wait, what does AoE2 HD do?
Playing the unofficial expansion The forgotten empire and I can pick Slavs so I can take over the world for Mother Russia.
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Hi res textures, widescreen and multi-monitor support. Animation is still that classical janky one though, which I love so much. Played the shit out of that game back when I first found out I can play games on computers.
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Yeah, I pretty much played a non-lethal game except when it came to THAT part for the first time. I totally flipped out because I *really* like that character that was getting attacked. I was like, "Oh no you didn't." Out came the revolver with explosive round upgrade, what I've affectionately dubbed The Boss Slayer, which has to be one of the most ridiculous things you can wield in the game short of the freakin' Typhoon.
After the catharsis I went back and re-played the section using non-lethal. Knock-out gas is your friend.
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Hi res textures, widescreen and multi-monitor support. Animation is still that classical janky one though, which I love so much. Played the shit out of that game back when I first found out I can play games on computers.
Microsoft Zone? I was awesome at AoE2/AoC and then found Warcraft3 to be easy, micromanagement wise, still found the nomad game mode to be utterly hilarious if you can corner someone and kill all of their peasants straight away.
I played Mongols mainly because I'm a power hungry motherfucker.
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I am probably just another person mad at EA because of what they did to the Red Alert and Command & Conquer franchise (not to mention the hordes of people who "swore" not to give EA their dollars) but I genuinely want to play SimCity. However, the always-online hoopla is keeping me from buying it. Does this mean it's a good time to pick up Tropico 4 and get my fix for city building?
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STARCRAFT 2 HEART OF THE SWARM TOMORROW AHHHHHHH headbang
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i played little bit of crysis 3 finally and it seem to run pretty smooth for me on ultra on my 5870. thing is it doesn't look too much different than crysis 2 in a way but it's no big deal. thing got me wondering though...where the hell is nomad? lol, like he randomly just disappeared in another paradox or something with no trace. i was expecting to hear something near end of 2 about him hopefully but nothing...
i liked nomad. he was a pretty cool guy.
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I actually checked the wiki last week because I was curious about that. He dead. Died inbetween 1 and 2.
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I actually checked the wiki last week because I was curious about that. He dead. Died inbetween 1 and 2.
really? man that really sucks. i was hoping i get surprise later on in the game but i guess not.
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Anyone here play any of those games?
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Funny thing is, VIII was actually the first 3D FF that I played, and then I played VII. I really liked the guardian force system in VIII, but the materia system was pretty good too. Still haven't beaten IX yet. I don't know why but it was just really hard to get into IX. I also didn't beat FFX, but I made it to the final boss. The boss really wasn't hard, it was just a really tedious battle and I was like for Oh for fucks sake. I'll probably beat it one of these days. I also enjoyed FFXII the "Massive Singleplayer Offline RPG" It was a departure from the other 3D FFs, but I liked it since I've played my share of MMOs back in the day.
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Currently plowing through Borderlands 2.
At first I was- damn, this is vastly better than the first one! Now I'm pretty convinced that this is one of the best games that has a gun poking from the bottom right corner of your screen! Not only the new Borderlands manages to conjure up a darker atmosphere but it actually does great story! Also characters! When I had just started the game I thought that Handsome Jack would be just some dumb corporate douche that will jump in a mech suit at the end of the game for me to pump his face full of big numbers with nasty multipliers. As it turns out he's a darn devious fuck with equal parts of Archer (from Archer) and Vaas (from Farcry 3)!
This game never ceases to surprise me!
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Currently playing Dirt3. Its a fun game but the lack of tutorial for drifting makes it abit frustrating. Youtube videos doesn't help much as well. I am digging the game though! :)p3
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Anybody on Counterstrike here? :)p3
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Me. I play it pretty much everyday.
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It's about time for a post on Bioshock Infinite. I played through the game yesterday and waited for the afterglow. You know that feeling after spending time getting drawn in to a fictional world where aspects of it linger? Luckily in this instance they did, but not quite as strongly as in the original Bioshock. And I kept going back and wondering about that, because the new one is a much bigger game, so much so that parts of it feel cut for DLC.
In many ways the first one was better because of its concision, it's focus. It felt claustrophobic and grotesque in a funny and self-reflective way. Because of its caricaturist nature it managed to pull off a broad satire of Rand's philosophy while contrasting notions of social and genetic determinism. Its art, music and overall atmosphere were nigh on perfect. Bioshock Infinite feels sloppier. It's a big beautiful mess of a game that's made up of perfect moments imperfectly connected.
The new game is still grotesque in its depictions, specifically of racism, but it never finds a middle ground between all-out-offense and detached bemusement. Then there's the scifi angle where the game seeks to outdo "Fringe" in both convolution and profundity. Recursive narratives are difficult to pull off and BI almost succeeds. At best it seems like the narrative has a fractal layout where foreshadowing and character development are treated as another iteration of a pre-established pattern. At worst the narrative takes massive shortcuts to meet massive ambitions leading to the lingering impression that the game isn't quite as deep as it thinks it is.
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I'm slowly working my way through Infinite, but so far I have to say it pushes my buttons in ways few games can. I absolutely *adore* the experience up to this point.
As much as I love the undersea environment of Rapture with the suffocating pressure weighing down from every angle---both literally and figuratively---the world of Columbia is drawing me in more. I think a big part of it has to do with 'Liz being there. The little nuances and off-the-cuff moments between her and Booker are the highlight of the game for me. The original still excels in terms of pacing and set piece direction, but in Infinite I actually feel invested. I actually care what happens to the protagonist, whereas in the original BioShock it was very much a case of the protagonist acting as a meta-gaming set piece who killed off a very cool rogues gallery (Sander Cohen, Andrew Ryan, etc.).
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Is it possible to play Infinite without playing the first two games? I realy like the aerial city concept but not the underwater ones. I'm aware of the general story but nothing beyond that.
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Is it possible to play Infinite without playing the first two games? I realy like the aerial city concept but not the underwater ones. I'm aware of the general story but nothing beyond that.
You already know about the dystopian city thing, the only other fact you need is that the first one also began with a lighthouse. That's about it.
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It's certainly worth playing the first one as well, but it's not required. I passed the second Bioshock as it seemed like a cheap cash-in.
And yeah- BS:I did reach me quite deeply. I recall Bastion having a similar effect. Maybe Call of Cthulhu as well. The funny thing is that another 2K published game explores very similar themes as found in BS:I. Surprisingly enough the game I'm talking about is Borderlands 2. Sure, it differs in execution but I found the second Borderlands to be a lot more mature in overall tone than the first one.
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Me. I play it pretty much everyday.
Add me, I'm Cervantes 8)
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I don't know what it is about Bioshock Infinite, but it gives me horrible motion sickness (not nasuea, but rather a general feeling of being uneasy and unwell accompanied with a bad headache). I get this with some first person games, but not others. I've tried adjusting the FOV, no luck. I even modified the INI files so I could set it beyond the default max FOV, and that didn't help either. In fact, it made it a bit worse in that now my character looks like he's running around everywhere extremely quickly without actually getting anywhere any faster (a higher FOV does this, but it's weirder in this game). It's very disorienting. And this is before I start getting that fish-eye view from setting the FOV too high.
I used to get the same motion sickness with Half-Life 2. I still get it in some of the Source-based games, but I've reduced it some now that I have known how to adjust FOV. I didn't know about FOV when HL2 was originally released. The weirdest thing is that I never got motion sickness from playing Counter Strike Source or Battlegrounds, a Revolutionary War-based FPS mod for HL2.
I will probably never finish Bioshock Infinite, which makes me very sad. After 30 mins of play or less, I find myself wanting to quit because I just feel awful from the motion sickness. It seems like an amazing game, but the motion sickness I get tends to outweigh that.
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Could be a too high FPS, makes me sick now and then.
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I know someone else who has issues with that. His solution has been to game on a smaller monitor. It's kind of amusing really since he's got some great hardware, but then ends up running it on a 17".
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Recently finished Infinite on medium. Have played the first 2.
It was strange as I played thru. I think the hype built up my expectations. Was always waiting for THE moment, but couldn't stop playing it.
I'm an old (55), non-twitchy non-MP campaign player and don't normally enjoy followers/squads much. But Elizabeth didn't get in the way too often, she was well done.
In the end, I really enjoyed it. I found the ending to be fantastic - very trippy, even tho' I don't pretend to understand it all. Playing thru again on hard.
Bio 2 didn't excite many as the first, but I really liked it. Played it many times.
Currently replaying 1 on med. Don't remember it being as tricky as it is (getting old ??).
Continual sense of tension, of being on the edge at times. I'm probably mucking up resources. Great stuff, tho'.
All in all a great series. B1 still looks good even tho' it's close to 6 years old. Infinite is a more fluid type of game than than B1.
Other recent games that I thought were good were Dishonored (played thru it on every level), and Tomb Raider. TR was very good for a 3rd person. A great romp.
Normally not a fan of QTEs but once I got the hang of them in TR didn't find them so bothersome.
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Any hack'n'slash fan here (Diablo II, Torchlight, etc)? If so you need to play Path of Exile, right now.
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Me. I play it pretty much everyday.
Add me, I'm Cervantes 8)
I see 8 pages of results for cervantes on steam :-\ . Pass me the link to your profile and I'll add ya.
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Just finished the DLC from dead space 3. Going back and forth between Halo4, BO2, MW2/3, I was playing Happy wars with some friends.
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Could be a too high FPS, makes me sick now and then.
I'm almost positive it's not that.
I know someone else who has issues with that. His solution has been to game on a smaller monitor. It's kind of amusing really since he's got some great hardware, but then ends up running it on a 17".
I probably am sitting to close too my monitor...
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I know someone else who has issues with that. His solution has been to game on a smaller monitor. It's kind of amusing really since he's got some great hardware, but then ends up running it on a 17".
I probably am sitting to close too my monitor...
Yeah he basically needs to avoid the whole immersion thing. If it's a tiny screen set somewhat further away then it's easy for him to reference outside the game. Might be worth a shot.
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Hi,
I can't find a link to my CS;GO profile. The name is Cervantes, in the clan Monkeystyle :)p3
Send me a pm with yours if ya want :)p1
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Any hack'n'slash fan here (Diablo II, Torchlight, etc)? If so you need to play Path of Exile, right now.
Not really a fan, but I dip in once in a while. Liked D2 (too young back then), TL 1&2, but I love PoE somehow. The environment, the skill tree labyrinth, the gem system. Too bad I'm not a big fan of hack n slash, for I would've played it more if I'm not bored by the genre. :-\
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I was too young to enjoy D2 as well, but I love(d) TL 1 and 2 (I actually just restarted TL2 with the Steam Workshop update and whatnot). My friends and I tried playing Path of Exile but it didn't really work out. I guess I couldn't just get into it. We reached about level 14 before the interest gave up. Don't get me wrong, it's promising indeed and the skill labyrinth was awesome.
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Don't judge me, but I am loving Luigi's Mansion 2
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Don't judge me, but I am loving Luigi's Mansion 2
Heh, I enjoy Just Dance on the wii (with friends!). A fun game is a fun game. :)p7
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Something mildly interesting: http://hiresreset.tumblr.com/post/47287084062/space-left-intentionally-blank
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An interesting use of music as gaming-ish... http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/soundself-is-the-worlds-first-chanting-psychedelic-meditation-exploration
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Something mildly interesting: http://hiresreset.tumblr.com/post/47287084062/space-left-intentionally-blank
The 30fps vs 60fps? I technically can't speak for how anyone else perceives motion, but I can clearly detect a difference between 30fps and 60fps. I don't understand how one couldn't see the difference! I can also see a clear difference between 60fps and 120fps on my 120Hz monitor. However, moving from 60Hz to 120Hz has much less of a perceivable jump than moving from 30Hz to 60Hz to my eyes (using Hz and FPS interchangeably in this situation).
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Something mildly interesting: http://hiresreset.tumblr.com/post/47287084062/space-left-intentionally-blank
As a long time PC gamer, that was super easy.
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An interesting use of music as gaming-ish... http://penny-arcade.com/report/article/soundself-is-the-worlds-first-chanting-psychedelic-meditation-exploration
Very interesting.
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Something mildly interesting: http://hiresreset.tumblr.com/post/47287084062/space-left-intentionally-blank
The 30fps vs 60fps? I technically can't speak for how anyone else perceives motion, but I can clearly detect a difference between 30fps and 60fps. I don't understand how one couldn't see the difference! I can also see a clear difference between 60fps and 120fps on my 120Hz monitor. However, moving from 60Hz to 120Hz has much less of a perceivable jump than moving from 30Hz to 60Hz to my eyes (using Hz and FPS interchangeably in this situation).
This was a bit hard for me, but I managed to get the answers right. Just something feels a bit off. I do notice it more when there's more stuff going on though, since there's bound to be something that looks janky at 30 fps when there's a lot going on.
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Something mildly interesting: http://hiresreset.tumblr.com/post/47287084062/space-left-intentionally-blank
The 30fps vs 60fps? I technically can't speak for how anyone else perceives motion, but I can clearly detect a difference between 30fps and 60fps. I don't understand how one couldn't see the difference! I can also see a clear difference between 60fps and 120fps on my 120Hz monitor. However, moving from 60Hz to 120Hz has much less of a perceivable jump than moving from 30Hz to 60Hz to my eyes (using Hz and FPS interchangeably in this situation).
Our visual system could perceive up to thousands of frames per second (especially with extremely fast-moving visual cues), it's just that we have a dynamic "frame smoothing" process in our brain, so even measly 25 fps from movies seem less choppy to our eyes than they actually are.
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Fire Emblem Awakening is, without question, the best game I've played since Metroid Prime was released in 2002. Intelligent Systems know the strengths of the video game medium, and exactly how to capitalize on those strengths.
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Played some Starcraft2 Heart of the Swarm, played multiplayer online and did a few overpowered strats including the Oracle and Void Rays, got some delicious rage.
Nice noob tears.
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Played StarDrive, a one-man indie 4X game. Suffice it to say, that I am the worst of leaders. :'(
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Still playing Stardrive. Got better at it, but the late game performance drop and crashes is really frustrating. Well, I guess there's a limit to how good an indie space 4X game be. Too bad since late game is what I anticipate the most: rolling over other space empires with my custom made fleets of warships.
Also one main feature of the game is that in other subsequent games the AI can and will almost always use my designs against me.
Too bad about the late game performance though. :\
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Finally got my Barkely Shut Up and Jam Gaiden 2 swag!
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Finally got my Barkely Shut Up and Jam Gaiden 2 swag!
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Please tell me you won't be cutting out a hole anywhere on that.
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I actually don't even have the right kind of pillow for it atm :/
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Played the shit out of Guacamelee. It's been a long time since I enjoyed anything that much.
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Finally got my Barkely Shut Up and Jam Gaiden 2 swag!
Time to celebrate: http://www.reddit.com/r/comeonandslam
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^ been subbed to that guy for awhile now. Good stuff.
The original's still best for getting hyped, though.
http://youtu.be/lWKQiZVBtu4
Also, http://youtu.be/_clWTSBUA2Y poor Cyber Dwarf ;_; (never tried the "bad" options when I did this)
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Finally got my Barkely Shut Up and Jam Gaiden 2 swag!
Time to celebrate: http://www.reddit.com/r/comeonandslam
Oh god I forgot this was a thing.
http://m.soundcloud.com/drofnasleinad/r0cket-sauce-slam-young-quad
Made my night right here.
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It's funny now that I know three songs that goes well with anything: Space Jam, Guile's theme, and this is
a bit anime-centric Attack on Titan's opening song**.
**Pastebin list (http://pastebin.com/NiVYWtUv). Seriously go check it out. It changes Pingu's genre with it lol.
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Just finished Metro Last Light. I'd put it together with Desu 3x and Bioshock as a great example of mature games. Sure, it does fumble here and there, but so did the other two.
However there's a catch- I'm not sure if anyone who isn't familiar with the post-soviet eastern-block discourse will "get it". The message and the story isn't hard to follow but there are details that I'm sure many of you won't notice. And without these details it will probably be "just" an extremely well made action/stealth/horror game.
Also it has terrific grafix and much improved gunplay. Stealth sections are well thought out if a little too easy with spammable takedowns and completely silent suppressed firearms. They should've made suppressed guns so that they don't wake the whole building but not undetectable when fired in the same room with some baddies. That kind thing could've been left to pneumatic guns for those favouring the extra sneaky route.
What's interesting- the "merciful" path is far more reasonable than the "everyone-must-live" rationale of DE3.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APWTJMyM4qg
Really looking forward to "X" for the wiiU now with the new E3 trailer
It is the sequel for xenoblade on the wii. I really hope X improves upon the story/gameplay of xenoblade, which were its biggest weaknesses. The gameplay was simple, but can be fairly complex. It just depends on how you play and if you take the time to go through all the skill trees/extra skill trees etc, but it just wasn't really engaging or anything special. The story was a standard jrpg story with a small twist. I just felt that monolith soft played it safe instead of trying something trying something interesting, but risky. Everything else about xenoblade was good though.
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All I want from E3 is Witcher 3. Going to replay the first two this summer.
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Both X & Witcher 3 look very impressive. I'm glad that the new gen will continue pushing the open world concept.
This year finally had a proper E3. So many games to look forward to: Bungie's Destiny, Titanfall, The Division, Watch Dogs, Forza 5/GT6.
I'm most looking forward to Beyond: Two Souls. Its gameplay seems about as involved as a point and click adventure game but its story and atmosphere have an awe inspiring quality to them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuDNpGvmGCQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuDNpGvmGCQ)
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"Next gen". LOL
This is the real next gen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGvkO1JpTp4&feature=youtu.be&t=21m1s
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Wow, I guess I'm not the only Cannata fan out there!
I find that Jeff tends a bit towards hyperbole, so I'm a bit more skeptical about the Oculus Rift than he is. But then again, I haven't tried the HD version...
We'll see how it turns out. I'm not sure how the devs plan to market the Oculus really. I do agree with him on the fact that either Microsoft or Sony should be trying to buy into that tech, because it's way cooler than any motion control BS that they're currently trying to push on consumers. Heck, if Sony were to partner with the Oculus people and integrate it into their platform, I just might think about buying my first console.
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After this bit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-k1RxTzBlgI#t=3120s
in that podcast about the XBone vs PS4, I kind of warming up to the XBone a bit. Still am leaning towards the PS4 if I'm ever going to buy one, but judging from how I jumped into the current gen console (bought a used Xbox 360 around 2 years before the next gen are announced), but if MS can get to be like Steam with the sales, I'm onboard. It seems that I have a long time still to decide.
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Microsoft folds http://kotaku.com/microsoft-is-removing-xbox-one-drm-514390310 (http://kotaku.com/microsoft-is-removing-xbox-one-drm-514390310) walk the plank2
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Same message on ArsTechnica: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/06/rumor-microsoft-set-to-reverse-controversial-game-licensing-policies/ (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/06/rumor-microsoft-set-to-reverse-controversial-game-licensing-policies/)
Do you think someone was fired over the E3 debacle?
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I don't think so. There was some speculation that one of the reason why MS canceled all their post E3 conference stuff is because maybe there are already plans of reversing the controversial policies.
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They were arrogant enough to think it was a wise gamble, in typical Microsoft style.
Oh sure, there might be some backlash over removing the Start Button, but the consumer outcry will quickly die out and they'll come around. Then with the XBone: add DRM, rinse, repeat.
I am so glad that us gamers were such whiny bitches about this.
Do you think someone was fired over the E3 debacle?
I'm guessing that the DRM directive was coming from too high up for there to be any serious career repercussions.
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Good Old Games with their daily sale... is quite awesome.
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Great EA Humble Bundle out. 100% of all proceeds to charity, unlike standard Humble Bundles.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Titles:
Dead Space
Dead Space 3
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Crysis 2 Ultimate Edition
Mirror's Edge
Medal of Honor
Paying above average purchase price unlocks:
Battlefield 3
The Sims 3 Starter Pack
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Watching that number go up in real time is strange...
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Mentioned this in the SB, but if anyone wants to add me. Steam/Origin ID is Kirosia.
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Watching that number go up in real time is strange...
Wow, I've never noticed that. Really impressive seeing that number go up by ~50+ every second.
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Edit: Walmart deal and TRU 20% off coupon makes this even cheaper:
Disney Infinity goes live tomorrow. Out of curiosity, I did the math on the cheapest way to get all the launch characters.
In order to get all the characters (minus crystal lightning mcqueen TRU exclusive, the exclusive power disc from TRU, or any power disc packs), you need:
1 Starter set
2 3-packs (villians, sidekicks)
2 extra playsets (cars, lone ranger)
4 exclusive standalone characters (mater, francesco, dash, violet)
Starter set = $59.99 (20% off coupon at Toys R US)
playsets = 2 x 17.49 (Target sale)
2 3-packs = 2 x 14.99 (Walmart sale)
4 standalone characters = 2 x (13.99 + 6.99) - (TRU B1G1 50% off discount)
Total cost for all characters = 166.91 + tax
If you want the power discs or the special edition crystal lightning mcqueen:
Crystal lightning mcqueen = 11.19 (TRU 20% off)
2 x Power disc packs (including the TRU exclusive Mike's car) = $4.99 + 1.00 (TRU)
I don't know why I did this. I think I was just curious as to what the total cost of ownership for Disney Infinity is.
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Don't have children. When I worked at Best Buy, parents would constantly purchase those Skylanders figurines and Farmville shit. Disney knows this is a shameless cash grab.
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Stalker Call of Pripyat : Misery Mod 2.0
This is what it should've been at the start! This is like Skyrim meets Metro meets Amnesia - the perfect action horror game. The game is now extremely hard and extremely rewarding to play. Enemy A.I. is improved as they pretty tactically converge on your last location, try to flush you out with grenades (for which there is only one kind of "indicator") which forces the player to constantly change position as the shrapnel can cause wounds that make you bleed out pretty fast. Finally AP and HP ammo makes sense as even relatively low powered guns can mortally wound heavily armored enemies. For squishier targets there is HP that drops'em with body shots. Also everything is very expensive so at the start it pays to do some actual mutant hunting before you head out for the artifacts because the gear needed is ultra expensive. A closed circuit breathing system is about 50k but low quality guns sell for like 300RUR, sometimes it doesn't pay to actually attack someone as the loot may not pay for the armor damage and ammo used.
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Elder Scrolls Online will be sub based. Having played Skyrim, I'm not spending more than a flat fee upfront, i.e. Guild Wars.
And the combat still looks like shit.
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Free steam key for Zeno Clash via Alienware website: http://slickdeals.net/f/6257358-Free-Zeno-Clash-and-Free-coupon-for-33-off-Zeno-Clash-2-PC-download-on-Steam-from-Alienware-Arena-requires-free-Alienware-account
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Saints Row IV Gat DLC is free on Steam, only for today. GAT V = GTA V.
Also http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F3EFMKQ?...glink129408-20
Tomb Raider, Sleeping Dogs, Hitman for $14. They were having issues with TR keys earlier, hence the low score, but they've supposedly remedied it.
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If you own Bioshock 2 on Steam, the new patch gives you the Minerva's Den DLC for free. (Also no more GFWL)
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What server are you on in GW2? I'm a total noob on there, but I'm enjoying it.
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No clue, uninstalled it awhile back for Tera. Which I also don't play, sadly. Maybe I'm just not an MMO person.
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I like to think that I'm an MMO person... lately I just haven't had the motivation. Maybe if I finally get into the ESO Beta I'll see what they have to offer. Bummer if it's not like Skyrim.
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Ordered the Wii u wind waker HD combo and despite only having two hours a week to play, I'm having a blast. I literally cannot be sad while playing.
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Watched footage of the ES beta... I put a lot of hours into Skyrim, but the combat, story, it's all pretty bad. The sense of scope was what kept you playing. I keep trying to do another run, but get bored and irritated very quickly. The new Everquest looks pretty good though, at least graphically. I also despise that most MMO's don't have native controller support.
I had a GC and Wind Waker, fun game. Too few areas though, the sailing got tedious, and the *SPOILERS* frakkin' Tri-force hunt at the end. Didn't upgrade my wallet, since you don't need rupees for anything but buying maps, which appeared optional. So I had to do not only the hunt, but farm rupees and treasure to afford the damn maps themselves. Terrible. TP and Skyward Sword are so much worse overall, though. Can't even force myself to finish the latter.
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I had a GC and Wind Waker, fun game. Too few areas though, the sailing got tedious, and the *SPOILERS* frakkin' Tri-force hunt at the end. Didn't upgrade my wallet, since you don't need rupees for anything but buying maps, which appeared optional. So I had to do not only the hunt, but farm rupees and treasure to afford the damn maps themselves. Terrible. TP and Skyward Sword are so much worse overall, though. Can't even force myself to finish the latter.
They removed the need for the charts for that hunt and added a much faster sail you can buy. They streamlined the hell out of the game and it looks modern with the graphical improvements.
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Oh, I read about the improvements. Kinda like the Ganon figurine that comes with the system bundle, but I won't be picking up a Wii U for a long time. (Wii owner) Tried replaying the original WW via Dolphin last year, but my laptop BSOD'd and didn't save my progress.
I have begun Darksiders on the PC. Beat the second awhile back, played 90% or more of the first one on the 360, but I forgot where I was, and couldn't find the final boss. Better Zelda than Zelda, in some aspects.
Which reminds me, Darksiders II can be had in the current Humble Weekly. https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly Ambitious game that tries to be too many things, and fails. The first half is really good, the second is terrible.
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Watched footage of the ES beta... I put a lot of hours into Skyrim, but the combat, story, it's all pretty bad. The sense of scope was what kept you playing. I keep trying to do another run, but get bored and irritated very quickly. The new Everquest looks pretty good though, at least graphically. I also despise that most MMO's don't have native controller support.
I just love the sandbox. I also really enjoyed the character building with perks and what not, but I agree that the combat system is definitely lacking. The story is not great either but all the factions make up for it IMO (even though most of them were better in Oblivion).
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I think that's why some people felt underwhelmed by the end. The sandbox itself was initially great, until you realized all you did was explore mines and caves and fight druagr or whatever. And destruction magic didn't scale (when I played), making it a complete waste. Had to switch to dual-wield, which showed how terrible the melee mechanics were.
I'd be interested in ESO if down the line, if it goes F2P and the PC version gets controller support. A monthly sub for that is not... appealing.
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I cant imagine how people can play games like skyrim with a controller.. Uh. And I even have gamepad. Anyway 400+ hours in Skyrim and counting =) Love it. With a bit of imagination and mods TES can provide a pretty fun experience.
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I had a ton of fun playing Saints Row IV. This was the first SR game I actually played through despite being pretty familiar with the series before, and while I normally don't care for GTA-style games, this one was great because it actually made the whole "running amok doing stupid shit" concept part of the storyline and thus meaningful. Often times this sandbox worlds feel a bit empty and weird (I'm looking at you Infamous...), but in this case I felt they actually played that to the game's advantage. Only one other sandbox style game did that to my mind, and that was Arkham City. It makes no excuses for being what is essentially a big playground.
GTA V on the other hand leaves me with mixed feelings. The world is massive and just really, really impressive. My favorite moments have involved my driving around aimlessly listening to stuff like Ghetto Boys' "Mind Playin' Tricks On Me" ignoring the 'random events'---guys on motorbikes running off with money most of the time---and just admiring the sense of scale. When it comes to actually playing the game though, I just don't have that much fun most of the time because I feel this is a game that very much doesn't want to be a game. It wants to be a movie. So within the missions themselves, once you choose from the big variables at the outset (go after this object or that object, employ the skilled guy or Bob A. Dumbfuck) there's pretty much one or two ways you do things. When you deviate slightly, the game freaks and you fail the mission. Miss a turn? Fail the mission. Don't shoot the guy? Fail the mission. Etc. The controls and structure of the game aren't exactly forgiving to margins of error either.
Take one mission where I'm trying to shoot the doors off an armored car to take something from inside. I've set my GPS to that area, and I'm getting ready to do the mission, basically following where the game is telling me to go while trying to avoid traffic at the same time. Suddenly I get "Mission Failed!" WTF? It seems the armored car spawned pretty far away from where the GPS was actually telling me to go, going in the opposite direction, so before I even know where it was I lost it. So I restart the mission, and the game has placed me in a totally different area, but at least I can see where the armored car is supposed to be now. However because my GPS was reset for some reason, and I didn't bother to re-set it (because it's useless), the game thinks I'm not actually pursuing this mission anymore, and it gives me this random phone call to start another mission entirely. So I restart. This time I set the GPS and pursue the truck, but when I pull up behind it, for some unknown reason, the button that you use to shoot while driving doesn't work anymore. The game has glitched out and now I can't shoot and drive. Well, maybe I can pursue the mission another way and block the car with mine and just steal it? Oh look, the driver is shooting at me, now I've got three police stars, and people are ramming me and spazzing out from every direction in a 100 mile radius as I try to pull away in this van that is suddenly much MUCH slower than it was before I stole it. Try #4. Finally, I'm able to shoot again, but trying to drive and shoot is such an awkward mechanic in this game, I'm accidentally shooting at oncoming traffic like a lunatic, so now cops are coming at me from every direction (rightfully so). Try #5. Finally I manage to get the contents of the van, but now I have to lose the cops, so I head back to HQ. Thinking I'd like to pursue the mission the game tried to throw at me before, I'm a bit taken aback when suddenly the big heist starts as soon as I finish the prep mission. Just throws me right into it, no "are you ready? Do you want to save?"
Don't get me wrong, it's a fun game at times, and it has a definite cool factor, and I'm liking it a lot more after the introduction of Trevor (husbando <3), but at times I just want to strangle it like a bitch.
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http://youtu.be/y9RmaF1qez8 (is it possible to embed here?)
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I had a ton of fun playing Saints Row IV. This was the first SR game I actually played through despite being pretty familiar with the series before, and while I normally don't care for GTA-style games, this one was great because it actually made the whole "running amok doing stupid shit" concept part of the storyline and thus meaningful. Often times this sandbox worlds feel a bit empty and weird (I'm looking at you Infamous...), but in this case I felt they actually played that to the game's advantage. Only one other sandbox style game did that to my mind, and that was Arkham City. It makes no excuses for being what is essentially a big playground.
I recently finished SRIV and SC: Blacklist, and I loved the former as well. SR3 was the only crime sandbox I finished (main campaign-wise), having played Sleeping Dogs, GTA IV (crap), and the PSP GTAs. Crime sandbox games in particular have terrible gaming mechanics and physics IMO, couldn't finish SD because somehow they decided a melee-focused title should have frequent sections involving guns to protect yourself and your vehicle. SRIV has character. Personality. Not Oscar-worthy material in any sense, but it's chuckle good. It's also no Prototype/Infamous, jumping is buggy, walls can be an issue when running, and all superpowers but freeze are just inferior for combat. And the side quests... are actually decent. The assassination and carjacking missions in SR3 were boring and most times, broken. The biggest plus for me was that traversal no longer required vehicles. Made exploring the fairly uninteresting Steelport less of a massive chore, allowing me to focus on the story and weird shit.
Also Kinzie <3
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Yeah, being able to jump from rooftop to rooftop or soar above the city with arms and legs outstretched like a human airplane makes getting from place to place less tedious. Same with Arkham City for me. Personally, I don't like having to spend the majority of the game trying to navigate around red lights and traffic. Having to do the hacking quests in SR4 would be a nightmare if it weren't for the ease of navigation. While SR3 was more tedious in this respect, at least they let you summon vehicles using your phone, so you don't have to spend 15 minutes jogging around looking for a car to jack if you're in the middle of the seaport. Or heaven forbid, have to resort to calling a taxi cab (I think it's a bit ridiculous they actually charge you for skipping the excruciatingly long taxi scenes in GTA). At least GTA V's world is detailed enough to make wandering around on foot in most locales not boring. I felt the same way about Skyrim... instead of using the quick travel feature, I'd often just walk and enjoy the trip. Unlike Skyrim however, the events that take place in GTA V aren't that varied or exciting. Pedestrian dialog is funny now and then, but most of the time it's people being robbed or police getting involved in a shootout.
I liked that vehicles in Saints Row 4 were there mainly for amusement and collecting. Also the mini games were [mostly] fun and the rewards were cool enough to make me want to get gold medals in most of them. Minigames in GTA V include... driving a tow truck and lifting boxes with a forklift. Reminds me of No More Heros. I know these guys are trying to make some artistic statement about how life in mundane, but I don't need my videogames to tell me that. I already know. Having to actually PLAY this shit in a game isn't fun. It's like when a developer is trying to be snarky and make fun of crappy puzzles in games, but in the process makes you do crappy puzzles in their game. That's no excuse for making me do those crappy puzzles. I'm going to resent you.
I actually liked most of the powers in SR4. Lightning telekinesis was really fun to use, as was the shrink stomp. The normal stomp move was rather useful when it game to guarding all those damn portals toward the end of the game. Mostly I found myself using the buffs, especially when I had to dispatch a lot of enemies quickly. In both Saints Row and Arkham City, I liked being able to give my character all these ridiculous abilities and funky weapons, becoming more and more of a badass as the game progressed. I think some developers these days don't understand how important that aspect of gaming is, the gradual "badassification" of your character.
When SR4 ended, I found myself wishing there were more missions to play which is perhaps the best praise I can give a game.
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I did play on Hard (not sure if you did as well), which made the powers less effective. They were still fun to use, I liked throwing fireballs just to see the eventual chain of explosions, even if it took longer to actually wipe the area. I'd finish all the side quests before the next main missions, which I think gave me less time to use new abilities and weapons. But agree, I didn't love the side stuff, yet I did want to continue doing more. If only just for the tidbits of dialogue from your crew in-between. I hope the next SR tweaks the general mechanics and strays even further from the GTA-clone motif.
Haven't played GTA V (waiting for 60FPS PC version), but I get the feeling that with all its praise, I'm gonna get bored partway and not complete it. From what I've read from the not-super biased impressions online, it's better than the old GTA's, but still adheres to the sub-par driving/combat/side-missions/lack of personality of the sandbox genre.
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Are there any sandbox fantasy RPG's similar to Elder Scrolls out there? I keep getting the urge to play Skyrim, create a new character, and then play for 15 minutes before I realize that I am going to end up doing enchanting AGAIN because it's so superior to every other skill. At this point I usually quit because it's an SSDD situation.
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The Witcher? Not as open, and the combat is arguably worse...
And then there's Dark Souls. Do you hate yourself? Did your mother not hug you as a child?
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I downloaded The Witcher. Played for about 2 minutes before I had to stop because of how much I hated the controls. And yeah, Dark Souls... ugh. That game has some awesome combat mechanics, but YIKES. I think I beat the tutorial and then... well... you get the idea.
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The Witcher 2 does have a combat rebalance mod out, but it's still being tweaked. I stopped at the first act boss, it just... wasn't fun. Haven't tried the mod.
Dark Souls I liked, an it took me two starts before I began grasping the mechanics. Even then, you either have to be OCD super awesome savant or follow a walkthrough to the T in order to win. No in-between, which is what I tried. Made it to the mid-game bosses, and just said screw it.
There is Kingdoms of Amalur. If you've ever played Tera, it's like an offline version of that. Story isn't particularly compelling, and the guys who made it went defunct, so there are still bugs that can really ruin your time. But fun can be had.
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Okay, cool. Thanks for the suggestion!
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I think there are Two Worlds, Gothic (especially first part, its a classic), Divine Divinity had a part with third-person look, dont remember exact name. And there was dragons also =3
Didn't like Witcher either, it combat mechanics just sucks. Tried Dark Souls on steam, and it runs on some crappy resolution without option to improve it (even modification of ini files did not help). I can get over bad graphics, but lower resolution are just far more annoying to me than some messy textures, specially since my monitor's native is 2560*1440. So abandoned it also.
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Tried Dark Souls on steam, and it runs on some crappy resolution without ability to improve it. I can get over bad graphics, but lower resolution are just far more annoying to me than some messy textures. So abandoned it also.
Shall I introduce thee to dsfix? http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488240
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Shall I introduce thee to dsfix? http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488240
O, danke! Looks good. Okay, gonna give it another try then =)
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Used it myself, dat 1080p 60fps. Just gotta make sure you have the right version of DSfix. Or something.
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I think there are Two Worlds, Gothic (especially first part, its a classic), Divine Divinity had a part with third-person look, dont remember exact name. And there was dragons also =3
Didn't like Witcher either, it combat mechanics just sucks. Tried Dark Souls on steam, and it runs on some crappy resolution without option to improve it (even modification of ini files did not help). I can get over bad graphics, but lower resolution are just far more annoying to me than some messy textures, specially since my monitor's native is 2560*1440. So abandoned it also.
I'm on 1440p as well, and the fix Kirosia mentioned will bring your resolution up. I'll have to look into those games :)p5
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Used it myself, dat 1080p 60fps. Just gotta make sure you have the right version of DSfix. Or something.
Found old version stored locally, so it seems I tried it before. Anyway, I downloaded newer v22, and still no luck for me. It scales menu, movies and interface fine, but somehow render window itself is unaffected. I did not find anything about this issue in readme. http://cloud-3.steampowered.com/ugc/1101419736353370316/6914FF8C55F9A01F3C7D1B41258801CC13E47712/
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Dunno, did you read the Neogaf thread?
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Dunno, did you read the Neogaf thread?
149 pages is alot =) Searched briefly, but I do not have enough desire for this game to really dig into, as I did for Skyrim.
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Just skip to the last pages, if you're running the latest build of Dark Souls. Sorry, can't help, I played months back.
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Take one mission where I'm trying to shoot the doors off an armored car to take something from inside. I've set my GPS to that area, and I'm getting ready to do the mission, basically following where the game is telling me to go while trying to avoid traffic at the same time. Suddenly I get "Mission Failed!" WTF? It seems the armored car spawned pretty far away from where the GPS was actually telling me to go, going in the opposite direction, so before I even know where it was I lost it. So I restart the mission, and the game has placed me in a totally different area, but at least I can see where the armored car is supposed to be now. However because my GPS was reset for some reason, and I didn't bother to re-set it (because it's useless), the game thinks I'm not actually pursuing this mission anymore, and it gives me this random phone call to start another mission entirely. So I restart. This time I set the GPS and pursue the truck, but when I pull up behind it, for some unknown reason, the button that you use to shoot while driving doesn't work anymore. The game has glitched out and now I can't shoot and drive. Well, maybe I can pursue the mission another way and block the car with mine and just steal it? Oh look, the driver is shooting at me, now I've got three police stars, and people are ramming me and spazzing out from every direction in a 100 mile radius as I try to pull away in this van that is suddenly much MUCH slower than it was before I stole it. Try #4. Finally, I'm able to shoot again, but trying to drive and shoot is such an awkward mechanic in this game, I'm accidentally shooting at oncoming traffic like a lunatic, so now cops are coming at me from every direction (rightfully so). Try #5. Finally I manage to get the contents of the van, but now I have to lose the cops, so I head back to HQ. Thinking I'd like to pursue the mission the game tried to throw at me before, I'm a bit taken aback when suddenly the big heist starts as soon as I finish the prep mission. Just throws me right into it, no "are you ready? Do you want to save?"
I remember a friend of mine bitching about this exact same mission. Strangely, when I did it, it took all of about a minute. Find the truck heading south on the highway, get to the nearest onramp (& offramp for the truck) stand in the middle of the road with a sniper rifle and take out the driver. Drive away from the one star and done.
I see the strict structure and instant fails of GTA V's campaign as totally fuckable. Many missions I kept restarting just to finish in a unique manner which was not prescribed by the mission design.
It is a less annoying entry in the series, difficulty wise, and the driving physics are much improved. The action movie was, well, an action movie, but a self-aware and satirical one. Finally finished a GTA campaign since Vice City a decade back.
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Path of Exile ends their closed beta and will come to Steam on the 23rd. I recently finished (the incomplete) Act 3, and am looking forward to more.
http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/536969
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Annual Steam Halloween sale is up http://store.steampowered.com/sale/halloween2013
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Path of Exile ends their closed beta and will come to Steam on the 23rd. I recently finished (the incomplete) Act 3, and am looking forward to more.
http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/536969
What league are you playing? I'm doing Nemesis league, playing on and off, early normal diff Act 3 atm.
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Er... the new league that isn't Nemesis. I'm objectively terrible at most games, and perma-death is a no-no. I finished Act 3 in the beta as well, started a new character (Scion as everyone else is).
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I loved the first 2 Gothic games, but after that, they sucked.
Honestly, there isn't much like what Bethersda makes out there. They're so good, and so big, that making a good open-world game to successfully compete with them is totally daunting. Furthermore, they really "get it" and don't make games that are too adolescent and annoying. So... no, there isn't much like Skyrim. And Skyrim isn't much like Morrowind, and to a lesser extent, Oblivion either. It's a pretty dumbed-down Elder Scrolls game, but still better than anything out there. Just stay away from the alchemy-enchanting loop if you want the game to have ANY challenge.
I think Fallout 3 is the best game Bethesda has ever made. It's just totally enthralling and compelling on so many levels, and if you haven't played it, do yourself a favor. I'm now playing through Fallout New Vegas and it isn't quite on the level but still an entertaining game.
When X Rebirth comes out it may be an interesting sandbox, though the previous X games were brought down by anemic feeling combat and some utterly idiotic writing. But they are a sandbox and a pretty open one at that, and if the new game can improve on what the old ones did badly, it could be pretty solid. The studio certainly has the technical chops to make a really cutting-edge game, now they need to prove that they have the writing talent to make a compelling one.
Kingdoms of Amalur was quite mediocre in most respects but also exceptional in a few. The art style was stellar even if the fidelity was several years out of date by release time, and the combat was quite fun. Of course, they also totally messed up the experience curve in the game, and if you were diligent in doing every ounce of content you would quickly outlevel the area you're in and all challenge would evaporate. I never actually finished it since by the time I got to the end, I had to skip large areas of content just to keep some sort of challenge, and I got bored. But, it was fairly compelling up until that point. I would recommend it, with one further reservation in that it is buggy as hell, and there are no patches or fixes for anything since the developer studio is now closed. All issues aside, they were onto something here, and it's a major bummer that they went bust.
Of course, I'm now hopelessly addicted to QuakeLive. I'm pretty terrible at it still, but when you were essentially pro-level at something and then decide to pick it up again damn near a decade later, you're not going to do as well as you hoped. Either way it's hella fun and a serious mental workout at the same time, and there are some gradual signs of improvement.
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Arkham Origins is pretty damn mediocre. It's basically everything from Arkham City but without the wonderful sense of pacing, the meticulously constructed atmosphere, and just general sense of polish. Gotham City feels like a jumbled mess of buildings with no cohesive style or sense of planning, oddly vacant and devoid of life (OMG it's Christmas Eve curfew, everyone stay in yer homes!!). There are glitches galore, like finishing a "side mission" and having it completely reset, as if the game has Alzheimer's. I use quotes there, because the side missions are basically just encountering random groups of thugs and beating them up, or participating in a little interactive cutscene and then finding a particular thug to beat up ("solving a crime"). The detective stuff is kinda cool at first, but as I said it's basically an interactive cutscene that requires no thinking on the players part. You just sit back and marvel at how smart Batman is. Except I figure it out before Bats half the time, yet still have to sit through the motions anyway.
One thing the game does do exceptionally well, actually better than its predecessors however: boss fights. I'm impressed by how these are pulled off in the game, and on harder difficulties I often find myself down to nearly no health, finishing off the assassins at the last moment with a lot of tension. They aren't cheap, but actually challenging. Winning these feels substantial. Unfortunately all the other fights with random goons just gets even more repetitive than the predecessors, even more monotonous (especially w/ some of the new upgrades).
They give you almost all your gadgets at the beginning. Er... that sort of takes the fun out of building yourself up, and a big part of that "Metroidvania" gameplay of returning later to solve puzzles has been stripped out entirely. The locations all seem dumbed down and more linear.
Also the whole "origins" thing is kind of misleading. You're supposed to be a less experienced Batman, but I never get that sense in the game. If anything you're even more powered up than the last two games. The biggest change is that now the police aren't buddies with you, but the game itself doesn't really explore that fully. They introduce one or two villains for the first time, as well as Gordon, but every other character in the game is already well acquainted with Batman. Most of all though, it's that lack of feel compared to Arkham City. That game *felt* like an extended Batman comic done right, with that dark and cold gothic vibe from your surroundings. It was beautifully constructed and paced. The environment was smaller, but it was filled with more interest and felt more compelling and alive.
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I'm forcing myself to slog through Arkham Origins, having finished the previous two games.
So... apparently Humble Bundle is no longer giving you keys, but requiring you to connect your steam account to redeem games. Meaning no individual keys to trade/give away, at least the easy way. Sucks.
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I'm watching a non-commentary playthrough of the PC game "Harvester"... the dialogue is pretty decent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIToXkiJU-8&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL0393C41987260411
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ns2 (http://unknownworlds.com/ns2/) - one year anniversary
(http://unknownworlds.com/ns2/files/2013/10/CoverImage-596x335.jpg) (http://unknownworlds.com/ns2/)
:boom: :)p6 :)p1
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Anyone excited for "next-gen" yet? ;)
Only games I'd like to play at the moment: Forza, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and surprisingly Need for Speed Rivals! (I'm a sucker for NFS!)
Getting my PS4 soon with COD: Ghosts and NFS!
Too bad I wont be using them too much, still have a HUGE backlog of games including Batman Arkham City, Infamous, Bioshock 2 and Infinity, Kingdoms of Amalur, Dungeon Siege III, finish Mass Effect 1 again and 3, Final Fantasy XIII-2, my God... and a bunch of others.
So even though I'm getting a PS4 first day (or a few weeks later... gonna be away from home when the console arrives! :() I don't think I will play a whole lot yet...
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Possible upcoming bundle:
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Gimme FEAR and MK yo. Already beat the Batman games.
Anyone excited for "next-gen" yet?
Not really. Other than Thief 4 and a few "what-ifs" (Persona 5), there's nothing particularly tantalizing. And I've got a significant PS3/360 backlog (no HDTV, can't read text, so I haven't touched them in a long while). My recently built PC (i5/GTX 670) should keep me occupied with any next-gen multiplatforms, if some were to pique my sausages.
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Heads up for those who BTA'd the WB Humble Bundle- Fear, Guardians of Middle Earth, Gotham City Impostors Free to Play: Professional Impostor Kit, and Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection will likely be added next week as the bonuses. The official Humble youtube channel already has trailers for Fear and Guardians, so.
Oh, and if you already own Fear, I'll glady take it. :D My BTA is locked at $21...
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...what's BTA?
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Beat the Average. If you got Batman Arkham City and Scribblenauts, you BTA'd.
GOG added Escape Goat, Anodyne, and Gemini Rue to their $5 charity bundle. EG and Anodyne were very well-received- the former is an increasingly difficult metroidvania starring a goat, and the latter is a Zelda-style game. (Non-Steam, DRM-free)
http://www.gog.com/
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Oh, I see.
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I'm in the final stretch of Arkham Origins, and I can't play this buggy, terribly designed mess any more. Simple things become a near impossible chore because of how... it's not worth the HDD space it takes up.
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Speaking of Zelda, anyone excited about Link between Worlds? Good ol' smooth problem solving adventure executed right, I hope..
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Yes and no. I'm happy they returned to the LTTP world, as well as tactile buttons for controlling Link. I've played the DS Zeldas, couldn't finish either they were so wrong. Same with Skyward Sword on the Wii. Minish Cap was the last legit porta-Zelda, and if LBTW can match it in fun factor... I'm in.
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C'mon, Skyward Sword wasn't so bad. Limited, but worth playing. I'm with you on the DS Zeldas though... Need tactility.
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I made it to the area with the time-changing and mine carts. I'd probably have slogged through if it didn't have motion controls. I've never enjoyed them as part of the Zelda/Metroid/etc. franchises. (Metroid Prime 3 I can't play period, because I'm left-handed when it comes to nunchucks, so it just feels awkward) Same with the DS Zelda's, that they don't even give you the option of normal face buttons... Also, I'm stuck in Spirit Tracks, since I cannot get the hang of the blowing-thing to progress the game. I don't care, it sucks.
And there's a Humble Bundle Store now, opening with a pretty decent sale: https://www.humblebundle.com/store
The Swapper, Don't Starve, Rogue Legacy are very well-received if you're into their respective genres. (I'm close to beating RL)
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Amazon PSN store is a thing now http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1289533011&tag=viglink129408-20
To celebrate the launch of the store, Amazon will be offering $5 PSN credit back on select digital purchases, and even better, customers who participate in the limited time buy two get one free promotion starting at noon ET today (Tuesday) will also get a bonus $5 PSN credit.
Buy 2 Get 1 deal with PS4 games (today only): http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&tag=571974-20&creative=390957&docId=1001500321&linkCode=ur2
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I've run across what is now my favorite review site, thought I'd share an example: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/8390-Batman-Arkham-Origins (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/8390-Batman-Arkham-Origins)
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I wasn't clever enough to preorder the ps4, so now it's off to camp out somewheres and hope BB or Gamestop have more stock than the preorders coming in. Anyone have any tips on where to try my luck?
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I have the launch day PS4 pre-ordered. The games are being shipped out today, but Amazon is saying my PS4 wont be shipped until Thursday. Huh?
On the other hand, I have a "day one" Xbox One pre-ordered. It says "day one" very clearly on my order. Yet Amazon has the release date listed as Jan 2nd, which is obviously a placeholder because they don't have an actual release confirmation yet. I'm guessing they'll ship mine out by the end of the month, whenever the first few rounds of stock become available.
I'm not in any rush, honestly.
Black Flag (PS4) and Dead Rising 3 (XBone) are the main games I'll be playing. I had Watchdogs pre-ordered too, but that seems to be pushed back to next year. Might pick up Forza 5 just to ogle all the purdy new cars. However the biggest next-gen release for me this year is shaping up to be Second Son.
As for my current game queue, I gave up on Arkham Origins. It was too depressingly mediocre to slog through. If anything, it made me want to go back and replay Arkham City. At the moment I'm playing the director's cut of Deus Ex: HR. I've only played through the normal version of HR once, so I'm not quite sick of it yet. Plus the art style and music in the game really appeal to me. Really if I could get a more open-ended game with stronger RPG elements but in a similar style, that would be a dream come true.
Waiting for single player DLC for TLoU, and more missions / story DLC for Saints Row 4. Also the Rapture episodes for BioShock Infinity.
Finished GTV a while ago. Liked it. Was definitely a memorable experience, even if I found the game design frustrating at times. I liked Trevor, because his character was the most convincing within the context of the GTA universe; doing random crazy shit only really felt "right" as Trevor. The game felt best to me during those elaborate heists, when everyone came together and there was this sense of camaraderie, and you saw your take racking up in the upper righthand corner. Suddenly you have a few million dollars. Exciting. Switching off from one character to another, making your escape. The game did a good job showing you all these luxuries, making you want these exotic cars and fancy properties, teasing you with an "all this could be yours" nudge in the arm. That's an important facet to game design: show the player what they *could* have early on, whether it's in-game items or superpowers or weapons or whatever. Makes you want to earn that stuff.
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The Humble Bundle store is continuing with the discounts: Guild Wars 2, Far Cry 3:BD, Dust, Alan Wake, among others
https://www.humblebundle.com/store
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http://www.gog.com/
GOG is doing a Fall Insomnia sale. They implemented a "limited quantities" gimmick to simulate physical items. For people who aren't familiar with GOG, they sell DRM-free PC games, mostly older and indie titles. Very reputable.
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Crap sandwich. I forgot to cancel my preorders and now have 2 ps4s coming. I don't want even one. Wii U and the 10 mins of PC gaming I can get in every month are pretty much it for me.
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I have a PS4 coming tomorrow, but can't think of a damn thing I actually want to play on it >_>
I might just use the fancy new controller with my PS3 for awhile (it's pretty coll that you can do this, imo!)
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Yeah that's why I refrain from buying consoles before there's a legit catalog of games I want to play. Otherwise you just sit there, touch it a bit, and stare. Innuendo intended.
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I figure I'll sell it at cost to some poor sap who wants one desperately.
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My PS4 is coming today. I've got Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag to play on it, but that's a multi platform game anyway, so really there's nothing particularly special for it I want yet.
Black Flag is great though. It basically not an Assassin's Creed game so much as a pirate sim. Perfect for Changstar.
My Xbox One will be coming on the 22nd after all. Funnily enough, I'm more excited about that one because there are exclusive games for it at launch I actually want to play.
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inb4 pirate original IP from Ubisoft. Actually, maybe people will actually sincerely rejoice at that news if that's ever going to be true.
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I've got Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
Yeah, I just picked that up from Play and Trade for the sake of having something to play. i didn't like the other Creed games at all, but the boat stuff in this one looks kinda fun.
Also picked up the original Metal Gear, Pac Man 2 Pac Man's Adventure (not even sure what the fuck this is!), um, Road Rash 3D (nostalgic for me), and Star Tropics.
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http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/index.htm
^ You can download the PS4 update and save it to a flash drive now in case Sony's servers are all fucked up tomorrow. It's about 300MB.
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Black Flag is great though. It basically not an Assassin's Creed game so much as a pirate sim. Perfect for Changstar.
I rarely play game anymore, but I have to admit I really want to give Black Flag a try! I'll have to buy it for one of my boys and then hog the game time.
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IGN's Super Mario 3D World review http://vimeo.com/79442916
Looks good, but not good enough to get a Wii U. I own the original Wii, and Nintendo practically left it to die well before its time. And what few third-party titles it had early on, just didn't compare to the PS3/360's, regardless of what the fanatics wanted everyone to think.
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IGN's Super Mario 3D World review http://vimeo.com/79442916
Looks good, but not good enough to get a Wii U. I own the original Wii, and Nintendo practically left it to die well before its time. And what few third-party titles it had early on, just didn't compare to the PS3/360's, regardless of what the fanatics wanted everyone to think.
It was the console that all the grown-up nintendo gamers could play with their kids. Nintendo pretty much gave up the frontlines after gamecube.
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It was the console that all the grown-up nintendo gamers could play with their kids.
From what I understand hardly anyone did this, though.
And now the Wii U doesn't know what it wants to be :/ . It seems like Nintendo Land was meant to be some big thing for the family to enjoy, but I can't imagine mom and dad putting up with Mona (that was its name, right?) to find out. Everything's behind a fucking wall in that thing and it takes forever to open it all up.
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My nieces played Galaxy while I watched Taylor Swift videos once. Which reminds me, no online coop? Are you fuckin' serious Ninty?
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"B-but, it's a precision platformer. It wouldn't feel right online!"
I don't really care about that personally, but it is pretty embarrassing.
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From what I understand hardly anyone did this, though.
The target demographics and sales figures speak for themselves.
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People bought the Wii Fit bundle as a novelty the first year or so it was out then no one bought more games or touched their consoles for years. Nintendo had a hard time even selling their big first-party titles after awhile.
Now that same casual market thinks the Wii U is some accessory for that Wii they haven't used in like 4 years.
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They sold 100 million cheap to make consoles and tens of millions of cheap to develop move-controller cash-in games, Nintendo knew what they were doing with that gamble. The Wii U on the other hand...
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Oh, I'm sure they made money just fine, but they did nothing for their brand most of those years and failed to keep that new market they were relying so heavily on, hence the vast majority of people not even being aware of the Wii U. Hence the Wii section in most GameStops being about the same size as the PSP section for the past several years. I'm pretty sure the vast majority of Wiis out there haven't held more than 2... maybe 3 games.
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I love the Gamecube. I know folks like to dismiss Super Mario Sunshine, but personally I think it's one of the tightest 3D platformers ever made, certainly much better gameplay-wise than Mario 64 which I know people have a nostalgic hardon for but was kind of sloppy and drunk-handling in the controls. Mario Galaxy (the first one) for the Wii has specific moments where it surpassed Sunshine for me---those small planetoids, the multi-floored "capsule" levels---but overall it wasn't as consistently brilliant.
I thought the art direction during the Gamecube era was the best of any Nintendo period overall. Not just Sunshine, but also Luigi's Mansion and Wind Wa[n]ker and Pikmin. Also some 3rd party stuff like Viewtiful Joe.
The Wii makes sense to me from a conceptual standpoint. Nintendo realizes they can't compete on the bleeding-edge graphical military "shootams games" front, nor would the founders really want to, so they decide to deconstruct gaming and go for a unique angle in terms of the experience. It works on some levels for me. The Wii invites people into its world that would otherwise not be as interested in playing other stuff. I have fond memories of staying up into the wii wee morning hours with non-gamer friends, drinking and making too much noise while the hideous Mii characters we made came up to bat in the baseball game, or we got competitive in Link's crossbow training. Really the only game on other consoles I had with such universal pick-up-and-play appeal was Rock Band. Other Bemani stuff like Beatmania and Pop'n'Music were still too daunting for some folks.
When it came to the long-haul though, the Wii ended up being my least favorite system this generation by far. Outside of a few select 3rd party titles---Madworld, No More Heros, Fragile Dreams, Sin & Punishment---and some select Nintendo releases like Mario Galaxy, the Zeldas, and my personal favorite game for the system Super Paper Mario (the Nintendo masterpiece no one played...) there just wasn't much I remember enjoying. For me, the Wiimote was never a compelling feature. It actually ended up taking me out of the game, because I was now concerned with what my hands were doing rather than just intuitively doing it. Or rather, trying to figure out what the system considered to be 'intuitive.' When I play with a normal controller, I'm more likely to just forget about it and lose myself in the game's virtual reality.
The only Wii U games I've played so far were actually pretty damn fun. Zombie U got panned by a lot of folks, but it had a weird kind of in-game logic that appealed to me, a mentality I could get behind and connect with because it gelled with my own obsessive compulsive way of playing games. It rewarded me for my OCD. The gamepad was used in a rather neat way, allowing you to scan the environment. The Wii U version of Splinter Cell was really fun too, because all of your spy gadgets were implemented with the gamepad, and it was pulled off well. Then there's the Wonderful 101 which I haven't played much of yet, but seems like an interesting concept.
The other ports like Arkham City U... meh. Too much slowdown. Gamepad implementation was hit or miss. Don't get me started on Mass Effect 3 and how stupid and depressing it is to play that game without having any of the previous games to build upon. You basically get the equivalent of the worst possible outcomes from the previous games, and while directing your squad with the pad is kinda neat, it's not enough to save the game from being totally frivolous as the end of a trilogy without the previous parts of that trilogy. Plus not getting all the other DLC, a problem that seems to be present in other games too.
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I was playing Sunshine up until awhile ago, gave after the surfing portion of the Oil Spill stage. Could be a product of time, but I was... not able to enjoy it as much as I'd thought. I love platformers, my first console being a SNES bundled with Mario World and All-Stars. But the disdain many have with Sunshine, I can agree with. I'd of appreciated it more, to be fair, if I didn't feel as if I were constantly fighting the controls. I hated using the water device because of how things were set up, particularly that wonderful "reversal of up/down" sort common to older games. Unsurprisingly, forced control schemes are why I never finished Skyward Sword, Metroid Prime 3, the DS Zeldas... and quite a few others.
Oh, and I put a few hours into NMH and Madworld as well, even came close to finishing the heavily overpraised and overpriced Xenoblade... they didn't compare. Not to what the other consoles were offering. Not even close. Saddened me, because they're partly why I bought the Wii. Bit of strange.
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I thought the art direction during the Gamecube era was the best of any Nintendo period overall. Not just Sunshine, but also Luigi's Mansion and Wind Wa[n]ker and Pikmin. Also some 3rd party stuff like Viewtiful Joe.
^ Yeah, this. I didn't even start off thinking I'd like Luigi's Mansion or Wind Waker (as a PLAY IT LOUD little boy, mind you), but they won me over fast. Those games had fucking class. I feel like that era was just sorta magical all around: technology was at a good place, but nothing was incredibly expensive, new, or difficult to work with. You didn't have to sell games to everyone ever to be a success so people weren't afraid to, for lack of a better term coming to mind, be Japanese about it.
I actually have yet to pick up Sunshine >_>
Have you ever played Cubivore, MF? I'd be hard pressed to say it's a great game, but it had a certain charm, focus, and lack of overhead to it that I just sort of associate with its whole era now. Neat little game!
Unsurprisingly, forced control schemes are why I never finished Skyward Sword, Metroid Prime 3, the DS Zeldas... and quite a few others.
I didn't finish Skyward Sword because I didn't feel like I could fucking go anywhere and I didn't finish Metroid Prime 3 because it wouldn't fucking shut up, but I agree with you on the DS Zeldas. I can't feel immersed in a game like that when it requires you to constantly stick shit between your eyes and the screen :/ .
I thought the first NMH was mad decent. Mad World was so-so, but I still cared enough to finish it.
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Have you ever played Cubivore, MF? I'd be hard pressed to say it's a great game, but it had a certain charm, focus, and lack of overhead to it that I just sort of associate with its whole era now. Neat little game!
Yes! Cubivore! Loved that weird little game. Also there was this one game from Japan that sadly never made it overseas about a big yellow giant, and you interacted with the towns people and tried to coexist without messing up the land and stuff... I forgot the name. But I almost imported an orange JP Gamecube just to play it.
I also remember seeing screen shots of the ill-fated Mother 3D. This was back when the 64 was going to get that drive add-on but Nintendo decided to port everything over to the Dolphin toilet seat system that eventually became the Gamecube.
The Gamecube reminded me of the Dreamcast in a lot of ways. Both of them had a really distinct feel and charm and some of the best but sadly overlooked games at the time.
As for Sunshine, it was not an easy game. It was brutally punishing. The controls could get tedious on some of the waterpack levels because of some counter intuitive programming, but they were actually very tight. At least with the Gamecube controller. Once you got into the rhythm of the game, it became a lot easier to work with them, at least for me. Unlike Mario 3D where the overshoot was just too unpredictable and loose, it was much easier to eventually fine-tune your movements using the waterpack. But those weren't even the hardest part. The moments where the game took the jetpack off and forced you to play a straight up old-school platformer (complete with appropriate music) were some of the most adrenaline fueled, genuinely challenging---not cheaply so, but genuine---platforming I've ever experienced.
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I agree on the Gamecube. I remember getting Super Mario Sunshine and Zelda bundle that included all Zelda games from previous platforms. Windwalker was good. Cell shaded graphics were a stylized sign of that era, but Ocarina of Time is probably my favorite game of all time. All the Nintendo games since then could never live up to it. Maybe it is just nostalgia, but very few games give you the magical feeling I got from Ocarina of Time. Super Mario World is up there as well. That was a surprisingly deep experience. I remember discovering Star World and being like "WTF this is awesome!".
Wii was a commercial waste of time. My mom bought one to use with Wii fit and it was used maybe twice. Pretty much sums it up. The Zelda game on Wii was excellent but the Wii remote and nunchuk controls brought it down as far as I am concerned. Mario Kart for Wii with the wheel was too gimmicky for me. If anyone still has a Wii, try the Tanks mini-game that is part of Wii Play. That game is soo addictive. Grab a friend and spend the next three days trying to beat it. I seriously keep the Wii around just for that one mini game.
Anyone going next gen? I took the day off tomorrow so I can go pick up my PS4 and play all day. The launch titles are pretty weak but I can't stop myself from picking it up now. I will probably just play Killzone 4 until something better comes along as it looks like it will be the best showcase for the new system's capabilities.
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(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7c/Doshin_the_Giant.gamecover.amazon.jpg/256px-Doshin_the_Giant.gamecover.amazon.jpg)
^ I learned about it via the cool trophy in Melee
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Anyone going next gen? I took the day off tomorrow so I can go pick up my PS4 and play all day. The launch titles are pretty weak but I can't stop myself from picking it up now. I will probably just play Killzone 4 until something better comes along as it looks like it will be the best showcase for the new system's capabilities.
Yeah, I'm too much of a consumer whore and late 80s / early 90s kid to not get excited about new consoles. Plus I love monolithic black boxes, and this generation seems to be about that aesthetically.
I'll probably play Black Flag on the PS4 when I can this weekend. TBH though all this discussion about Nintendo makes me want to pick up Wind Waker HD and play that instead.
I'm actually more excited about the Xbox One launch, since I get to play Dead Rising 3 and Capcom can break my heart yet again like they did with Resident Evil 5 and 6. Oh yeah, and Ryse and Forza 5 too.
@ ader: FUCK YES. Doshin. The best game I never played.
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PS4 All Access is up online and the Spike channel. Uncharted 4 was announced apparently.
I didn't finish Skyward Sword because I didn't feel like I could fucking go anywhere and I didn't finish Metroid Prime 3 because it wouldn't fucking shut up
That too. But I felt I could at least slog through them (made it to the time mine cart area in Skyward) if I could just use traditional controller inputs.
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Wind Waker was good. The exploration was the best aspect but on the flip side the sailing got a little monotonous for me. Whatever you do don't play Spirit Tracks. As a kind of successor to Wind Waker they ruined everything that made Wind Waker fun by forcing you to follow the damn train tracks.
Speaking of Zelda did anyone ever play the Zelda game for Gamecube where you used your Gameboy Advance as the controller. I can't remember what it was called but it was super fun to play with your friends. When you went inside, the gameplay went to the Gameboy screen. Pretty revolutionary for the time.
I kind of wish more gaming went back to delivering that simple yet deep gameplay you got with the older systems. Maybe it is nostalgia but there are only a few of the new big releases that really captured me the way that those games did. Borderlands, Uncharted, COD 4, those are the games from the PS3/360 generation that I could not put down. Now there is so much rehashing of the same old tired games year after year. I buy all the Call of Duty games because I have fun playing with my online buddies every year, but I actually find myself having more fun with a game like Terraria. Sometimes I still pull out my mom's Intellivision and play some of those games.
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Speaking of Zelda did anyone ever play the Zelda game for Gamecube where you used your Gameboy Advance as the controller. I can't remember what it was called but it was super fun to play with your friends. When you went inside, the gameplay went to the Gameboy screen. Pretty revolutionary for the time.
I have, but I used the regular GC controller. It's not bad, but more a mission-based collect-a-thon. I never cared to finish. I played alone though. I'm in the middle of attempting Spirit Tracks. Was. The part where you first have to use the flute or whatever to pass, I can't do it. I just can't. Why the fuck do I have to blow on my portable device?
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Yea I can see that. I think the fun is in playing with others.
As for the blowing into the microphone, I think it sums up Nintendo's most recent offerings. They force their games to use the gimmicky controls. Guitar Hero and Rock Band worked because the controllers were somewhat analogous to the instruments they were supposed to be emulating, however using a DS like a flute is just dumb. It is the same thing with the Wii-mote, Kinect, PS Move. The non-conventional controls always have the opposite effect than the designers intended. Instead of immersing me in the experience, I find they disconnect me from the game by forcing me to do weird/unnatural things.
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Amazon will have Payday 2: The Heist on sale Black Friday (steam keys). $30 for the four-pack, $10 for individual. http://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/1qmmyv/steam_weekend_deal_payday_2_40_off_1799/cdedljk
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PS4 Impressions:
+ Mine works. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
+ I really like this controller!
- The menu's so much uglier than the PS3's
- This thing seems to have far less features than the launch PS3
- I'd have to say it's a less exciting product all around.
+ I... think it sounds better, though? I can't be sure of that since I haven't done a lot of gaming on my new living room setup, but the sound quality of AC4 and the Bluray I played did kinda jump out at me.
- Why the fuck can't this play audio CD's? >: (
+ I like the light band on top of the console itself.
+ I also generally like its design.
- No b/c and I can't download any of the PSN titles I already own (yet?).
+ Remote play with the Vita is pretty cool!
- If you try to do anything network related while PSN is down, it will keep you in a waiting screen forever until you turn it off.
- The web browser's insanely awful.
These may be independent to Assassin's Creed 4, but it's the only performance benchmark I have right now:
+ Smooth
- What's with all the jaggies?
- What's with the blur?
- Lol, nice AI
- Fugly 360-lookin-ass shadows
I can't remember my fucking uPlay password :/ . Hell, I can't remember what game I even made one for originally. Fuck Ubisoft.
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Next-gen is only next-gen if you haven't played anything on a modern gaming PC. I'm sure console games will look better in time, especially when there's no more cross-gen development. But consoles are more like PCs than ever now, so I don't expect huge leaps and bound in the next decade.
I started Crysis Warhead. Can't max it, but 720p/Gamer (high) settings give me a fairly steady 60FPS.
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You really need to get Killzone if you want to see a stellar looking game. I personally love the Killzone games for multiplayer. This one has a really good feel to it. Also, 1080P, 60FPS (single player campaign runs slower but looks a bit better).
I liked the organization better on the XMB (PS3), but I like the look of the PS4's interface. Most of it works really well, but I wish it didn't sort shortcuts by last usage. It works well enough. What I do like, though, is how fast the UI is. Even switching back and forth between the main menu, games, and others apps is super fast and fluid. Sharing works seamlessly and is easy to use.
No idea why so few things (not even just games) use the touch pad on the controller. You'd think the web browser would let you use it. Nope. Only seen it in AC4's map. Which, BTW, does not show off what the PS4 can do.
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It's sad when the graphics on my PC using my 3 year old 580 lightning are crazy better than the ps4 games I've tried. Really glad I went Wii U this generation. Lego City Undercover, NSMBU and Wind Waker are ridiculous fun so far. Can't wait for Mario 3D World. I feel like a little kid.
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But console's are more like PC's than ever now, so I don't expect huge leaps and bound in the next decade.
Oh, I don't either in all honesty, but I reserve the right to bitch. The negatives I pointed out in AC4 were just a bit below my expectations given what I know about the PS4 itself and I wouldn't be surprised if they were just Ubisoft's fault, hence the "this is the only game I have" disclaimer.
@zero: Yeah, I'd have to say I had more fun on the Wii U's launch date. MiiVerse is still my favorite thing about any of these consoles >_>. My friend just got his WiiU yesterday and we sent each other SpengeBab drawings. It's fun!
I'm also looking forward to 3D world, yeah.
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Also, I brought up the PS4's web browser since the Wii U's was one of its most used features for me; it was a good way to show YouTube videos to people on the living room, but then an update completely broke that by making YT ads fuck it up. The PS4's web browser just can't play videos at all and is also much harder to use.
I hate the console app YouTube typically puts out since it's seemingly impossible to find specific videos with it.
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I was watching GameTrailers talk about the different between the PS4 and current-gen versions of AC, and the PS4 version barely looked better at first glance, with an only slightly improved framerate.
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I was so skeptical about the Wii U but as soon as the Wind Waker bundle was announced and I had a chance to play the game finally 10 years later, I took the plunge. In terms of pure fun, it's the most I've had with videogames in many many years.
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I was watching GameTrailers talk about the different between the PS4 and current-gen versions of AC, and the PS4 version barely looked better at first glance, with an only slightly improved framerate.
Were you looking at a stream or video? Most are compressed to 3mbps at best, which would totally ruin all the detail within the textures.
I had the pleasure of looking at my friend play Killzone and Battlefield last night on his PS4, and to me they look like really great PC games. The lighting, shading and effects all seem mostly the same, but the 1080p resolution-- while played on a native 1080p lcd (it's important for lcd screens to be played at native resolution), and the very high resolution textures, plus lots of anti-aliasing made them look like PC games to me. PS3 has lots of aliasing, blurry textures and lower resolution in comparison.
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Setting up the PS4 was pretty straightforward and a lot faster than I expected. The initial Wii U update took like five times as long by comparison. What I like about the PS4 most is the physical product aspects of it: the console and controller feel really solid and well designed. To be honest though, the original PS3 circa launch feels even more well built. It almost seems to me like Sony made the PS3 chintzier later on to make the PS4 look better, couching it under the guise of making it smaller. They did the same thing with the PS1 and PS2 at the ends of their respective generations. Anyway, yeah, the PS4 is a good old "Sony monolith" in the best sense. Really liking the new controller's feel compared to the old one, though it's still not quite up to 360 level for me.
The PS4's GUI is a mixed bag for me thus far. It seems to mirror the Vita in some respects, though it lacks a bit of the panache that comes from using the Vita's touch screen. Still it's nice to be able to quickly step out of a game and check on download status for stuff. Some features seem more sensibly placed in that respect, while others get buried deeper into the menu structure and are quite counter intuitive. I could summarize it for me like this: if I stop and think about where everything is placed and how it runs, it makes sense on a logical level. It's actually quite clever in a lot of "pause for a moment to reflect on them" type respects. Yet from a purely emotional and intuitive standpoint, it's a little bizarre and awkward for me to operate at this point. I felt the same way about the PS3, but I eventually got use to it.
Black Flag is kind of a mess from that standpoint, too. I think some of my "day 1" issues with accessibility came from it rather than the PS4 itself, and the experience sort of blurred together. Navigating the menus in AC4 feels a bit like going mad, with tons of little counters saying I found 0/4 of this, 0/4 of that. Like some of these counters will be for a person's name. Granted it's probably a mission related to said person, but it's a wee bit bizarre to read something like "0/4 of Toby Nobori found!" at 6 am. Also one thing I noticed right off the bat was how oddly out-of-place the menu system looked compared to the game world. Here I am playing as a pirate, and suddenly I'm thumbing through page after page of this menu system that looks super futuristic from an aesthetic standpoing, with lots of glowing particles gliding around (because the future is rife with glowing particles, no doubt the residue from all of our future experiments). Sure enough not long into the game BAM it rips you out of the pirate thing and plays out some incredibly stupid and contrived future shock scenario where you're some jackass hired by a future company to go through the memories of---who, exactly, I'm not sure of at this point---to relive experiences of those memories---that you can somehow change with your decisions---to harvest material for some future world fantasy camp where future people go to be entertained.
Like, okay, I can kind of appreciate the "simulation" concept. It makes a whole lot more sense from a gameplay standpoint in Saints Row 4 though. and believe me, the humor of saying this does not escape me. It's really just an excuse to give you a waiting room type hub world to accomplish administrative things that would otherwise be mundane, and it also serves some narrative / pacing purposes. Fair enough. It's like the hanger parts on MGS4 and the plaza-type zones in the 3D Mario games. It's just kind of a bummer to go from sailing on the high sees to suddenly shmoozing up office douchenozzles in awkwardly handled cut scenes (you break to a cutscene to show a conversation that is happening right there in front of me? Why not just do in-game dialog? Do you not trust me to stand there obediently?). Surely Ubisoft knows this, and they're going to set this up as some purposeful contrast deal, but that doesn't make it enjoyable right now. Granted I haven't explored the office area much yet because, admittedly, being a pirate is a lot cooler than exploring an office area; already I did notice some "backstory" unfolding in a heated conversation I couldn't quite make out in the project leader's office, maybe something having to do with concerns about the system. Maybe I'm going to get stuck in pirate land, and the boring future office people will try to no avail to extract me. Great. So now we have Assassin's Sword Art Online or Overdrawn At The Memory Creed.
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The memory-sync thing as health serves as an excuse to kill you for stupid reasons too, though that seemed to be used more in the first game than in this one.
In my time playing yesterday I was having fun murdering guards and pickpocketing people in that first real city you go to, but still kinda hate the feel of this game for much the same reasons as the first -- it, for lack of any decent analogies coming to mind... feels like I'm just seeing the optional GUI for a text based game or something. Like, I'm entering commands in a text field I can't see, then some stuff reflects it on a screen. The menu dysphoria and convoluted nature of the environments just makes this worse for me (also, goddamn that main menu. I feel like I'm on a marketing web page or something.)
Then the combat just feels like Batman sans any of the weight or precision :/.
BUT, all that said, I was having fun with it *shrug*
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The PS4 is very impressive despite of the sameness of its launch lineup. The UI (which needs an aesthetic overhaul) is responsive and logical, the console is small and quiet, and the controller is a welcome improvement. For the first time I can actually play shooters on a PlayStation without getting annoyed at the analog sticks. Unfortunately those shooters are still hampered by gussied-up last gen graphics (BF4 & CoD) or last gen gameplay tropes (Killzone).
Sure enough not long into the game BAM it rips you out of the pirate thing and plays out some incredibly stupid and contrived future shock scenario where you're some jackass hired by a future company to go through the memories of---who, exactly, I'm not sure of at this point---to relive experiences of those memories---that you can somehow change with your decisions---to harvest material for some future world fantasy camp where future people go to be entertained.
Unfortunately it looks like ACs extraneous cyberpunk bullshit is spreading to "Deep Down" (http://youtu.be/HbZ2VUmNKfE).
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At least they didn't pull a Star Ocean 3 in which *SPOILERS* it's revealed that the entire SO series is an MMORPG *SPOILERS*
AC's always had the Desmond/memory-delve-machine thing, takes you out of the game, in both meanings.
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At least they didn't pull a Star Ocean 3
Man, I was getting so into that game back in the day until I got this glitch that prevented a story event from occurring, after I had saved.
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What's everyone's GPU? I recently built my PC, picked a GTX 660 initially, but ended up refunding it and getting a GTX 770 just to somewhat futureproof myself (and get stable 60 FPS in Skyrim with 30 graphics enhancement mods all enabled).
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ASUS HD7870 GHz ed. Get great frames on everything, except a few games (Witcher 2, ARMA3). I've played around with overclocking only a bit, but low noise is more important to me than a few extra frames 8)
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I've got the Radeon HD 7950 (3GB/384-bit). It runs everything perfectly at 60fps @1440p.
In fact, I have to use MSI Afterburner to limit the frame rate to 60fps when playing Skyrim (for whatever reason, since the graphics cards tries to push past the capabilities of my monitor, I get graphic glitches if I don't use a limiter when playing Skyrim).
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Man, I was getting so into that game back in the day until I got this glitch that prevented a story event from occurring, after I had saved.
It really was a fun game, combat was addictive. Star Ocean 4 improved on it, but the story, characters, and pacing were 10000x worse.
I've got a Windforce 3x GTX 670. Definitely feeling dated, even though I bought it a year ago. I've gained a taste for near-maxing out games at 1080p/60fps, which the GTX 670 has more than begun to struggle with...
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ASUS HD7870 GHz ed. Get great frames on everything, except a few games (Witcher 2, ARMA3). I've played around with overclocking only a bit, but low noise is more important to me than a few extra frames 8)
Some of the new aftermarket coolers are really quiet especially with the newer Nvidia cards, which are cool to start with. The best ones that stand out are Gigabyte's Windforce x3 cooling, and EVGA's ACX cooling, on the 700-series of cards. I think my EVGA GTX 770 never goes past 68 degrees at full load (max settings Crysis 3), and at ambience it runs a cool 35 degrees with fans at bottom threshold.
That said, GTX 770 is a very poor overclocker. I could only do about 12% overclock on its core clockspeed before instability.
I've got the Radeon HD 7950 (3GB/384-bit). It runs everything perfectly at 60fps @1440p.
In fact, I have to use MSI Afterburner to limit the frame rate to 60fps when playing Skyrim (for whatever reason, since the graphics cards tries to push past the capabilities of my monitor, I get graphic glitches if I don't use a limiter when playing Skyrim).
I find frame-limiters in overclocking utilities to be buggy and laden with artifacts. Limiting to 60 Hz causes all my games to have this weird horizontal banding blur distortion whenever I'm moving fast in those games. On the other hand, adaptive V-sync (a Geforce driver feature) is flawless.
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AC's always had the Desmond/memory-delve-machine thing, takes you out of the game, in both meanings.
I only made it through the first AC, but I did see a friend beat the third one and wow, the jump was sharked.
What's everyone's GPU?
GTX760 for some rad Sim City and Civ 5 action
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Don't think I've ever seen my 7870 go past 75C. Ambient is around 40C (yes, my chassis cooling is shit). I tend not to run particularly intensive games though. While I'd like to see how hard I can push this card, I keep putting it off.
Oh yeah, and my (old) mechanical hard drives are still louder than my graphics card. Even under full load. Going to finally grab a SSD for my OS this cyber monday or whatever
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I have a 6970 with a big ass heatsink. I'm thinking of getting an R9 290X whenever they start making those with aftermarket heatsinks, assuming one comes out that isn't loud as fuck.
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Star Ocean 3... I have fond memories of it. Star Ocean 4 I couldn't play for more than 15 minutes because it felt like I was trying to swim through pudding.
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Star Ocean 3... I have fond memories of it. Star Ocean 4 I couldn't play for more than 15 minutes because it felt like I was trying to swim through pudding.
This has not been a great generation for JRPGs. I put quite a few hours into SO4, but the dungeons went on for too long, and as mentioned, everything but the combat was horrible. I've completed terrible JRPGs and watched cheesy Animes while in an insomnia-induced stupor, but S04 was as if it was intentionally crafted a weapon of mental destruction. I just had no desire to go on after a certain point.
Persona 5 better be on it's way. Even if it doesn't live up to the previous games, I'd at least be able to finish it. Xenoblade Chronicles was vastly overrated you wii-bastards.
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I like the tales games but my attention span is so short.
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I like the tales games but my attention span is so short.
Tales games have this wonderful habit not knowing when to shut it down. Abyss had some of my favorite characters and dialogue of the PS2 era, but damnit, I'm only one man with one life. By the time I reached the very final penultimate for realz bro end dungeon, I just stopped.
And the combat is so dated. SO does it so much better, I tried playing the current-gen tales titles, and you could tell that the world just stood still, back somewhen in the mid-2000's.
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I can't stand most JRPGs from this past generation. The writing is just unbearable. Most of the JRPG-ish games I enjoyed were the Atelier alchemist games and tactical stuff like Disgaea III, IV, etc.
I liked Eternal Sonata. Also I dunno if Valkyria Chronicles counts, but I liked that too. Been curious about Hyperdimension Neptunia, but it seems too focused on obscure Japanese image board memes.
In general though the best JRPGs were on handhelds, either ports or new installments in old franchises.
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I have this bad habit of buying games and never playing them. Right now I am eyeing that new Zelda 3ds game (would have to rebuy 3ds ) and Tales of Xillia is supposed to be on sale at Gamestop on brack friday bunduru.
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I have this bad habit of buying games and never playing them. Right now I am eyeing that new Zelda 3ds game (would have to rebuy 3ds ) and Tales of Xillia is supposed to be on sale at Gamestop on brack friday bunduru.
Well you are a Steam user. :D
The Zelda 3DS XL comes with a download code for ALBTW, I think. $200 at Walmart starting the 23rd or something (early BF).
(http://www.gengame.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/albw-3ds.jpg)
I don't pay full price for games, I'm still waiting for Mario 3D land to drop to $10 someday.
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Sexy in a gawdy nerdy kind of way
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Yeah I would've preferred if the front face was all black.
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nothing beats BTD5 :P.
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So, AC: Black Flag is poorly optimized on PC. As expected.
http://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-pc-performance-analysis/
Most everyone on gaming boards are relaying the same info- doesn't look great, and runs much worse than it should.
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What's everyone's GPU? I recently built my PC, picked a GTX 660 initially, but ended up refunding it and getting a GTX 770 just to somewhat futureproof myself (and get stable 60 FPS in Skyrim with 30 graphics enhancement mods all enabled).
MSI GTX 780 Gaming flashed with svl7's BIOS. That disables boost entirely, so the clocks you set it at are the clocks you get. It also ups the max voltage a bit and dramatically increases the power usage ceiling. I currently have mine running at 1250MHz on the core and 6.5GHz on the memory. A stock, reference GTX 780 is clocked at 863/6000 by comparison. The cooler on the Gaming edition of this card is a beast. Very quiet, very low temps.
This is paired with an i5 2500K at 4.5GHz and 8GB DDR 1600 RAM. 2560x1440 IPS monitor overclocked to 120Hz (verified no frame skipping or graphical artifacts). It's one of those popular Korean monitors. Verified it uses a nice Samsung panel. Did some mods on it to reduce backlight bleed.
It's sad when the graphics on my PC using my 3 year old 580 lightning are crazy better than the ps4 games I've tried. Really glad I went Wii U this generation. Lego City Undercover, NSMBU and Wind Waker are ridiculous fun so far. Can't wait for Mario 3D World. I feel like a little kid.
The new Killzone easily stands up there against the likes of Crysis 3 or Battlefield 4 on a nice PC, much like my setup I mentioned above. Having had a GTX 480 with a 20% overclock (delidded the IHS, aftermarket cooler, etc.) that matched a stock GTX 580 easily, I can guarantee you that you'll be hard pressed to run games like Crysis 3, BF4, Witcher 2, etc. on the highest settings at 1080P with a consistent, smooth framerate. The new Killzone not only matches the best looking games from a technical perspective, but it does run at 1080P/60FPS (singleplayer looks a bit better than multiplayer and as such hovers somewhere between 30-60FPS on average).
Most other PS4 games don't look quite as good as KZ, and many of them are cross-generation, cross-platform games. With those games, yes, you'll probably still get better visuals and performance on PC even with a GTX 580.
The PS4 is very impressive despite of the sameness of its launch lineup. The UI (which needs an aesthetic overhaul) is responsive and logical, the console is small and quiet, and the controller is a welcome improvement. For the first time I can actually play shooters on a PlayStation without getting annoyed at the analog sticks. Unfortunately those shooters are still hampered by gussied-up last gen graphics (BF4 & CoD) or last gen gameplay tropes (Killzone).
I am not sure how CoD can be on its 6th generation of Modern Warfare-based games (I'm counting BO games because they're close enough) and is just NOW starting to see reviewers complain about it being "a bit stale and cliche" where as the new Killzone game (4th generation of the main titles, I'm excluding the couple mobile games), while still borrowing from KZ2 and 3 (KZ1 is not even remotely comparable), is arguably less of a rehash than CoD or BF and yet gets more mixed reviews and many more complaints of it being "cliche." KZ:SF's multiplayer feels hella fresh relative to CoD and Battlefield, and it's been that way since the release of KZ2 (a real FPS gem).
Then again, most KZ:SF reviewers openly admitted they only got to play 3-4 hours of MP, and it wasn't even on public servers yet (in-house). Is it any surprise the SP campaign might be old news or cliche? That complaint has been in place with FPS games for years now, especially with CoD and BF. I think the Halo games are the only FPS games with mildly interesting SP campaigns. But CoD and BF4 get a free pass, though, because of their MP. Yet the MP in KZ is generally mentioned in passing in reviews, with, "What little I did get to play seemed fun." Seriously? That's all you have to say about it? These reviewers have no problems giving BF4 an 8.5/10 for having a shit SP campaign and good MP (though largely the same since Bad Company 2) but can't give KZ:SF anything higher than a 7.5 for the same reasons even though it's one of the few modern FPS games that I feel tries to mix things up and isn't just a yearly grab for cash (OMG, we change the killstreaks! That will be $60 and a gaping asshole, please. Does not include DLC or lube.). The class and abilities based combat, much like TF2, makes for a much more fun and interesting experience than CoD or BF ever provided, IMO.
Even then, I am so far finding KZ:SF's campaign to be pretty interesting and fun. The first big level starts off pretty steathily and cramped but shortly opens up to a rather large level (reminded more of Halo than anything else). From there, I was able to choose which objectives to tackle in which order (some objectives give you less choice), and I was able to tackle them how I pleased. That robot buddy you get (OWL?) is pretty neat, but not a game changer. I can use it as an offensive distraction, use it as a defensive shield, use it to zip line to a lower location, or use it to stun enemies. You can run in guns blazing or do your best to be stealthy. I also found the AI to be pretty aggressive. They'd quickly charge you, try to swarm around and flank you, etc. This was a noticeable step up from the previous KZ games or many other FPS games, where enemies do more of the pop in-and-out of cover from afar type stuff or just charge at you with seemingly little coordination or thought behind it.
The second level had many zero gravity sections in it (no combat there) and was devoid of enemies until about half-way through. Once again, I was free to tackle the two main objectives in the order I pleased. Things got a bit silly towards the end, and I think I liked that previous level more overall, but it was still an interesting change of pace. Again, it reminded me more of a Halo game than CoD, which was a big plus to me. It's been a while since I've actually been remotely interested in a FPS's SP campaign, and so far KZ:SF isn't pushing me away.
But, really, I think the newer KZ games have some of the best FPS MP around. I love the weighty feel behind the characters and weapons (much better in KZ:SF). I love the different classes and abilities, though I think KZ2 had the formula down the best. KZ:SF seems better tweaked than KZ3, thankfully. It's got its own style and feel, but it also combines the best elements from TF2, CoD, and Halo (minus vehicles, sadly). It's tons of fun and can be crazy hectic at times. It's very centered around team-based gameplay in that it gives you points for EVERYTHING and discourages you from caring about your KDR (it does not show you how many times you died in a game, for example). And, overall, it plays and feels just as good as the other top FPS titles. Very polished and solid throughout. KZ2's MP was incredible once the community unlocked better gear and learned how all the elements of gameplay fit together so they could better strategize and work together. There's already a noticeable improvement in how players are starting to work together in KZ:SF vs. launch night. It makes it that much better.
Anyway, I'm not saying KZ:SF is the poster child of a fresh, innovative FPS. It's not, but I'd argue it is much more so than CoD or BF4 in terms of MP. And my main problem is that gamers and reviewers will give those games a free pass due to their MP but tend to downplay just how good KZ MP has been with the past few titles. If you just don't like KZ, that's cool. I can't get into every FPS, no matter how good it might be. That's not what bothers me. But to make complaints towards KZ and not every other FPS that has the same downsides just confuses me.
Oh, one upside to KZ:SF is that any new maps will be free in the future. I think other DLC will still cost money, but at least it won't be like BF4 where you literally have to pay an extra $50 on top of the $60 game if you want to unlock all the future DLC. I'm sure it's much worse if you buy the DLC individually at launch.
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Lots of stuff
I run a 780 Ti right now and my 580 lightning is a 3GB card on water running past 1GHz. It ran circles around stock 680s. I have a 3770k @ 5GHz and 32GB of RAM. Also running a catleap with some mods (used to run 3 when I was a single guy living in a house by himself).
I'll admit KZ is beautiful, but the rest of the launch lineup is mediocre at best in terms of visuals.
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Lots of stuff
I run a 780 Ti right now and my 580 lightning is a 3GB card on water running past 1GHz. It ran circles around stock 680s. I have a 3770k @ 5GHz and 32GB of RAM. Also running a catleap with some mods (used to run 3 when I was a single guy living in a house by himself).
I'll admit KZ is beautiful, but the rest of the launch lineup is mediocre at best in terms of visuals.
LOL, I gotcha now. Thanks for clarifying! I'll agree with you that the rest of the launch lineup still doesn't compare to a decent PC (lol BF4 at 900p on PS4). And that's a beastly 580...the 480 was one of my favorite cards after the aftermarket cooler (Twin Turbo II), delidding, and heavy OC. Very powerful, very quiet, very cool (yes, surprisingly), but MAN did it eat up power.
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I haven't had a chance to play a lot of Killzone SF multiplayer yet. The thing that bugs me about Killzone is having to respawn back in your teams base. It seems like I spend half the games running back to the areas with all the action. It may be frustrating in COD to spawn directly in front of someone, but at least you are always in the action. To be honest FPS in general is getting stale. How many years has it been since COD4 came out? That was the last really good FPS that I played (multiplayer that is).
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COD4 was late 2007.
Unfortunately the last FPS multiplayer I really got into was Halo 3. Reach and 4's multiplayers just didn't feel right to me :/ .
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I haven't had a chance to play a lot of Killzone SF multiplayer yet. The thing that bugs me about Killzone is having to respawn back in your teams base. It seems like I spend half the games running back to the areas with all the action. It may be frustrating in COD to spawn directly in front of someone, but at least you are always in the action. To be honest FPS in general is getting stale. How many years has it been since COD4 came out? That was the last really good FPS that I played (multiplayer that is).
This is why team play is critical! There is a class that has an ability dedicated to creating mobile spawn points (beacons) for allies.
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Anybody here listens to the VideoGamerUK podcast? Love these guys, albeit I don't listen to a lot. This week's especially funny: AMAZING EGG FACTS! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruDBu8K9auc&t=01h08m30s)
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Black Flag is terrible. I hate this game. I'm uninstalling, fuck you I'm not doing that boring tailing section again.
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Black Flag is terrible. I hate this game. I'm uninstalling, fuck you I'm not doing that boring tailing section again.
Wow, is it that bad?
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I had a chat with my friend last night; let's call him Bob; on the PSVita and 3DS. He said he was going to buy the vita, and I said I'd buy one too. To be honest though I like the look of the games on 3DS more than on Vita and Bob agrees, only that he hates Ninty because of bias.
Asked him what he meant by that, and he listed the usual Ninty exclusives. I countered by listing Sony and Xbox exclusives, and last argument he made was "BUT those games [non-Ninty exclusives] are new titles and not older games" and he don't mind exclusives, but those Ninty ones have "been exclusive like since it's being made!".
Sadly he pulled out of the conversation since he had a bad day, or so he claims. I still can't see what's wrong with Nintendo holding its exclusives dear but Sony and to a lesser extend Microsoft are okayed.
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Sound like he wants Nintendo to drop exclusivity on their main franchises so he doesn't have to buy their consoles for the sole purpose of playing them. Because honestly, their third-party support is shit to non-existent, or will be if history aims to repeat itself. Which he is not alone. Hardcore gamers would love it if Mario appeared on the PS4/360/PC. At least those platforms have a proper online infrastructure and some semblance of longevity.
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Hmm now that makes sense.
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Yeah, I'd much rather have Mario and Zelda on my PS Quad. Also, while the 3DS has good 3rd party games, I can't help but feel as though every single one of them would be more enjoyable on the Vita, especially Monster Hunter.
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PC: Amazon's got the Bioshock Triple Bundle (1/2/Infinite) for $15 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOD0TZG?tag=viglink129408-20 and Arkham Origins will be up for $20 later
EDIT: Fatass spreadsheet of Black Friday digital deals from NeoGAF https://skydrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=f33d97ced7875b93&id=documents&resid=F33D97CED7875B93!169&app=Excel&authkey=!AITPbA9QbgGZV84&
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I am not sure how CoD can be on its 6th generation of Modern Warfare-based games (I'm counting BO games because they're close enough) and is just NOW starting to see reviewers complain about it being "a bit stale and cliche" where as the new Killzone game (4th generation of the main titles, I'm excluding the couple mobile games), while still borrowing from KZ2 and 3 (KZ1 is not even remotely comparable), is arguably less of a rehash than CoD or BF and yet gets more mixed reviews and many more complaints of it being "cliche." KZ:SF's multiplayer feels hella fresh relative to CoD and Battlefield, and it's been that way since the release of KZ2 (a real FPS gem).
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That's a fair point. I haven't tried the Killzone MP yet because I was turned off by the hammy story and idiotic enemy AI. CoD is an old formula, these days I only play the multiplayer, like with Halo, to scratch that twitch-reflex competitive shooting itch. BF games have had a history of utterly ridiculous MP, I don't see either CoD or KZ approaching that scale of online gaming.
Next year's iterations of the standbys will hopefully be 8th gen from the ground up.
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Got shipping notifications for:
-Xbone
-Dead Risign 3
-Ryse
-Forza 5
-Tearaway
-Zelda Link Between Worlds
-Mario World 3D
-Aquapazza
...Too much at once! Too much at once!
No, seriously.
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That's quite a parcel. I got the chance to play Super Mario 3D World for a couple of hours and it is the most fun I've had with a platformer since I was a kid. Plessie is the shit. Seriously considering buying the Wii U just for that game and Mario Kart.
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That's a fair point. I haven't tried the Killzone MP yet because I was turned off by the hammy story and idiotic enemy AI. CoD is an old formula, these days I only play the multiplayer, like with Halo, to scratch that twitch-reflex competitive shooting itch. BF games have had a history of utterly ridiculous MP, I don't see either CoD or KZ approaching that scale of online gaming.
Next year's iterations of the standbys will hopefully be 8th gen from the ground up.
It's true that most games don't match the scale and occasional ridiculous (but awesome) moments of Battlefield, which is why I go to BF4 when I'm looking for that type of gameplay! In terms of scale, KZ is more in line with CoD, Halo (minus vehicles), TF2, Counter Strike, etc. It just happens to bring together a blend of elements that I find gives a fun, solid experience not quite like any other FPS, but it's still familiar enough for anyone to pick up and play in a short amount of time.
You really should try KZ's multiplayer to see if it's something you like, because I was floored by what KZ2 brought to the table a few years ago (KZ:SF follows in that path more so than KZ3 did). Give it some time to unlock better gear, figure out the classes and abilities along with how to best use those together and utilize them in a teamwork-based environment, etc. Think Call of Duty with its fast and "brutal" combat but with a much greater necessity for teamwork due to the varying classes and abilities like seen in Team Fortress. I think the classes and ability offer much more depth than what you see from the classes in BF4.
On top of that, the main MP game mode, "Warzone," cycles through 4 different game types: team deathmatch, capture and hold (3 locations on the map), CTF (only one "flag," spawns near middle of map, have to take it to enemy base), and some mode where you place bombs on a couple structures near the enemy base (this mode repeats twice so each team does an attack and defend round). So, 5 rounds in a game, best of 5 wins the game. I've always had a ton of fun with Warzone, but KZ:SF does offer other modes as well (regular and custom).
I guess I just like how there's a big mix of everything in the game that somehow works well together. Consider some of these classes and abilities:
Support: Can revive fallen teammates and has the option of creating turrets, spawn points, and something else that I forget.
Assault: Can create one-way shields, boost their speed...forget the rest (didn't play much).
Scout: Sniper class that can go invisible (knife only, at least in earlier ranks)...forget the rest (played the least of this class).
There's also an ability that lets one call a fairly powerful flying bot to the field and an ability that stuns enemies. I just don't remember which class they're associated with. Also, grenades can be "cooked," so you have better control of when it explodes after being tossed. Very useful, but also very dangerous if you leave it in your hands too long! Couple all the above with game types that bring both teams together in a fairly small area...KZ can get very, very hectic (in a good, crazy way)!
BTW, if anyone wants to add me on PSN, it's the same username as on here.
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From chat:
Kirosia: I'm actually a bit worried about he XB1. I plan on getting both eventually, but XB1 launch exclusives in particular seemed to designed around microtransactions. Forza being arguably the biggest offender, since from reviews, it appears to both be weaker title than it's predecessors, while exacerbating the F2P stuff with lengthy grinding. If a game isn't fun, neither will be the grind itself.
Kirosia: You may be right in the long run, but it's still a worry. Forza's microtranscations are, from what I've read, much worse than the previous interations. And it seems from first glance they've purposely sacrificed the gameplay and some of the aspects that made Forza fun, possibly due to them. Or they could be dumbing it down for the sake a casual audience.
Forza 5 was rushed for release, that much is obvious from playing it. However it is still a great game because it retains the series' strengths and adds a non-annoying online multiplayer aspect with players competing against AI profiles of other players. Unlike Gran Turismo the opposing racers are more aggressive and erratic, making for a greater challenge. While I don't like the limited car selection (200+60 in future DLC), I've never kept more than a couple of dozen cars for racing anyway, since each one can me a major investment.
Also Forza isn't F2P. While it allows the player to purchase tokens I think most will forgo that option for the grind. In a racing sim game the grinding is the game. You only get better from experience; learning the tracks, determining specific car setups and going through all the challenges is fun. By comparison Gran Turismo has way more grinding and is less forgiving in its physics.
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You really should try KZ's multiplayer to see if it's something you like
Will do, I'm looking forward to it from what you've described.
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Yeah, and sorry my descriptions were often missing details and highlighted some of my forgetfulness, haha.
There are some things about KZ that keep me from playing long or regular sessions:
1. Fairly narrow FOV. A common problem in modern FPS games, and unfortunately rarely adjustable on consoles.
2. Head bobbing during movement. WHY? Also a common problem.
3. Unlocked framerate. While MP generally runs at a smooth 50-60fps, I'd say it averages around 40-50fps depending on the map and ongoing action. Unfortunately, this makes it easy to notice the shifts in framerate and uneven frame times. This can make the otherwise smooth, fluid motion seem a bit jittery. I'd have taken a further graphical reduction for a locked 60fps or would otherwise be satisfied by a lower locked framerate. I am used to v-sync and triple buffering on my 120Hz monitor (even BF4 runs at a smooth 60-70FPS on my rig...high, smooth framerate and low frame times are very important to me.)
4. Motion blur. It's actually not too overdone, and I usually don't mind it. But, when combined with the above, it can detract from the experience more than it enhances.
Most of the above hold true for any modern FPS, and I hate it. I generally don't have to worry about these issues on PC, because if I can't change the setting in-game, I can probably change it in an INI file. I love the game, but I just get headaches, motion sickness, and a general feeling of unease when playing KZ:SF (and many other FPS games) for more than 1-2 hours. :(
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So far I'm loving Dead Rising 3. It's every bit as goofy as its predecessors, maybe even goofier due to all the absolutely ridiculous weapons you can craft. For instance you can find a toy robot and a cardboard box and rig some jack-in-the-box where it pops out and makes noise, attracting nearby zombies, only to spin around and slice them to bits with knives strapped to its hands. Or the "mecha dragon" where you wear a Chinese New Year mask and strap a parasol to your back, so when you run you can lift off and glide like Raden in Mortal Kombat, headbutting zombies with this big dragon head. It makes zero sense, and I like it that way.
Oh, and it's pretty awesome seeing how many zombies (with an impressive number of different models) can be on screen at once now with zero slowdown. Early on in the game, there's a scene where you encounter a jam packed highway literally filled to the brim with thousands of zombies. I've never seen a zombie hoard quite this impressive before in a game. You jump from car roof to car roof, and suddenly a jumbo jet appears overheard but it's soon evident the thing is out of control, coming in for a crash landing, and it slams into the freeway sending cars and zombies everywhere. The jet intakes are still running after the crash, so several zombies get sucked up into the turbines and pureed.
Also the psychopaths are back and better than ever.
My only complaint thus far is that the new main character isn't quite as overtly crazy as Frank. However he's better than the guy from DR2.
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Finally got to play XCOM: EU thanks to the 75% off on Steam. It's so damn bloody good! (obviously) But really, fuck chrysalids. That damn bridge mission... lost my highest ranked sniper and assault... Now to lose horribly for the first time and replay in Classic Ironman.
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(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5108/karg.jpg)
It's so weird when I catch glimpses of this while merging with a wall...
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Wow, mind blown, and now I can only imagine Link having some real swagger as he walks/runs.
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This game looks amazing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXCp8xS0YzI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXCp8xS0YzI)
http://mewgenics.com/page/2/ (http://mewgenics.com/page/2/)
The Sims crossed with Lemmings crossed with Animal Crossing crossed with Pokemon and it's all cats!
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I finished A Link Between Worlds a few hours ago. This was easily the most fun I've had with a new Zelda game since Wind Waker came out a decade ago. I was actually assuming this would be shit from the get-go given how long it's been since I've cared for a Zelda, but man am I glad to be wrong!
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I agree, it is surprisingly good. Noticeably so as soon as you pick it up. Very good pace so far overall. I thought it was too easy at first, but I'm not so sure that's the case now that I've been getting through more of Lorule.
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Must.... Share....
I don't know man. Totally NSFW, highly inappropriate and downright sexually offensive. But having played music games so much (not Rhythm Paradise particularly), I just found this fucking hilarious.
https://7chan.org/fl/src/10r.swf
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Thinking about updating my video card. I got this GTX 460 1gb about 2 years ago when it was already old and for cheap. It still works well, but is sometimes lacking in performance, but the main problem is that it doesn't have an HDMI port that I need to use my main rig with my 52" LCD. That was a bit short sighted of myself when I bought it. Oops.
So, I was thinking 280X since that is quite a step forward and is good performance for the money, but I just read this review of an Asus 270 that includes a great bump in performance, but also shows full load at just 39db, which is insane, and it isn't any more expensive than a normal 270 at $179. I kind of wanted to jump to 280X performance, but those cards are much louder and nearly twice the price. Here's that review.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7503/the-amd-radeon-r9-270x-270-review-feat-asus-his/16
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I'm sure you can find a 280X or 7970 with a nice, quiet cooler, no?
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Dissipating 300W is quite a bit harder than 150W. The 280X is a 300W part, the 270 a 150W.
I did hear about the Asus 280X being relatively quiet, but still readily audible. As this computer is in the same room as my audio system, silence is golden.
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So what's the Changstar consensus on XBone vs PS4? I'm leaning toward the PS4 since that's what most of my friends are getting, but it seems most on here are in the XBone camp?
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So what's the Changstar consensus on XBone vs PS4? I'm leaning toward the PS4 since that's what most of my friends are getting, but it seems most on here are in the XBone camp?
I've always been a PS guy.
The Uncharted Series and The Last of Us alone were enough to justify the PS3 for me. The blu-ray player also played a huge role.
Serveral things regarding the Xbox One are turnoffs for me. Having to pay to use Netflix streaming, for example, is insane. I also have no use for a lot of the half-baked features that would make the Xbox appealing (cable box features, voice commands, etc.). The PS4 seems more focused on games, while the Xbox is trying to be an all-in-one solution.
That said, I'm not trying to start a flame war here. I completely get why people enjoy the Xbox (my best friend among them). Their online community has traditionally been stronger, the Halo series, etc. It's just not for me.
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Dissipating 300W is quite a bit harder than 150W. The 280X is a 300W part, the 270 a 150W.
I did hear about the Asus 280X being relatively quiet, but still readily audible. As this computer is in the same room as my audio system, silence is golden.
You'd be surprised. I ran a GTX 480 with an Arctic Cooling Twin Turbo, overclocked and overvolted to match a GTX 580. Silent and cool. Currently running an MSI GTX 780 with modified BIOS that disables boost and bumps the voltage and power caps a bit. Also silent and cool.
Just saying it can certainly be done! I haven't kept up with the new AMD products as much and couldn't tell you if there actually is a product on the market with a good enough aftermarket cooler. That's why I originally phrased it more as a question.
Edit: This card looks like it uses the same cooler as my GTX 780. It does an amazing job:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127759
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I have a GTX780 (MSI Twin Frozr, or whatever, but seems to be the same as yours) on the way. What's this BIOS mod you've done? Interested to try it.
Also looked at the AMD's new offerings... Was thinking 280x in crossfire, but those would be loud as fudge. 290x (now only available with reference coolers, not good) is a bit more expensive than a 780, but gives you about the same performance, except in the high resolution formats perhaphs (über eyefinity setups and UHD).
I'm thinking I'll get along with a single 780 for now, since 1080p is enough for me, and after a year or two get another one used for an SLI configuration once I get a nice 120hz pva-panel with g-sync. The new Eizo with the strobing backlights on a native 120hz pva will pave the road..
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I will do some more research on this tonight as Newegg is offering a 5% off anything with this mobile app promotion.
I found some numbers in another review showing the Asus 280x at about 42dB full load which is still 3dB more but still very quiet. It's $310 atm so with the above coupon it would be like $294. Though with new 22(?)mm chips coming out soon I question the logic of dropping $300 on a relabeled part on its way out. $180 ($172) for a virtually silent solid update sounds better.
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So what's the Changstar consensus on XBone vs PS4? I'm leaning toward the PS4 since that's what most of my friends are getting, but it seems most on here are in the XBone camp?
I got a PS4 because I knew I'd want one at some point. I want to see how the new Halo is before I get an Xbone so I guess I'm in the Sony camp for now.
The way I see it, the PS4 seems to be the better machine which makes sense since Sony designs a lot more hardware than MS, but as of right now the Xbone probably has a better library. I doubt this will go on for long though as pretty much everyone will start making games for both. Sony had a hard time for the first few years of the last gen due to their system's bizarre architecture, but this time around both boxes are nearly identical*. The PS4 just has faster RAM.
* The fact that they're both x86 and the Wii U is Power PC isn't good for Nintendo at all, btw :/. Releasing games on both the PS4 and One will be effortless whereas devs will have to be all "Hmm, is it really worth spending all this money to port the game to a new engine?" every time the idea of a gimped Wii U port comes up.
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I have a GTX780 (MSI Twin Frozr, or whatever, but seems to be the same as yours) on the way. What's this BIOS mod you've done? Interested to try it.
http://forum.techinferno.com/nvidia-video-cards/3632-nvidia-gtx-700-series-modified-vbios.html
The MSI GTX 780 Gaming card I got is really just a reference design with an aftermarket cooler, so the BIOS works without issue. I've got mine at 1250/6500, no boost, very cool and quiet.
I will do some more research on this tonight as Newegg is offering a 5% off anything with this mobile app promotion.
I found some numbers in another review showing the Asus 280x at about 42dB full load which is still 3dB more but still very quiet. It's $310 atm so with the above coupon it would be like $294. Though with new 22(?)mm chips coming out soon I question the logic of dropping $300 on a relabeled part on its way out. $180 ($172) for a virtually silent solid update sounds better.
This is just my personal preference, but I'd spend the extra cash for the extra performance if you're at all worried about something going out of date quickly. Even when running the Heaven benchmarks, you can barely hear my GTX 780 over the rest of my system (which is designed to be quiet). Maybe that MSI cooler is just beastly, but I think you can find a 280X option that is quiet enough to more than satisfy you.
The PS4 just has faster RAM.
Let's not forget considerably more units in the GPU. That's what's bringing the biggest performance differential currently. ;)
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Thanks for the link.
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Andddd they finally made an AC which is all pirates and no crappy stuff:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubisoft.assassin.pirates&hl=en
10 minutes in and I am guessing this game was made for the pirates here.
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a new turn based grid movement might and magic?!?!
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/12/21/might-magic-x-release/
I think I may have just peed a little in excitement
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If anyone gets bored of playing games this week, AGDQ 2014 is doing a charity marathon of speedruns over at http://gamesdonequick.com/#twitch (http://gamesdonequick.com/#twitch) to raise money for cancer research.
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Finished Bioshock Infinite yesterday. What a ride! Definite a game with one of the strongest narratives ever.
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Finished Bioshock Infinite yesterday. What a ride! Definite a game with one of the strongest narratives ever.
Excellent game. I need to get the DLC at some point. It throws you back into Rapture and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm also tempted to go back and replay the original Bioshock.
As good as it is, I'm playing through The Last of Us right now and so far I'm tempted to say that it's the absolute best the PS3 has to offer.
I also picked up Assassin's Creed 4 for my PS4. It's my first AC game and I'm digging it so far.
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I finished Metal Gear Rising Revengeance on PC. A fairly good port (no support above 1080p/60fps, but I didn't get any crashes during gameplay), and a decent game overall if you're familiar with Bayonetta. Very similar combat, though with much less variety in weapons/moves/enemies. Boss fights aren't all that fun on any difficulty, and the obtuse narrative vomit of MGS is still here to some extent. Camera likes to go apeshit in small rooms.
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Supposedly we're getting both a Company of Heroes 2 and Saints Row IV free weekend, so I'd keep checking Steam.
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If you've ever wanted Deadly Premonition for $5 (and a bunch of indie games) http://www.indiegala.com/ The site regularly does "happy hours", in which the bundle price go up to ~$8, but you get a second or third set of copies to gift to friends. As for DP itself (hehe), it's basically Twin Peaks The Game. And you'll want to google the Durante fix, cause they fucked up the port of this one too.
And as a reminder, you can play the entirety of Saints Row IV and Company of Heroes 2 on Steam until Sunday 1PM ET. No DLC though, and the games are discounted in case you want to keep playing past that period. SRIV is one of my favorite games from last year.
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Quite a voice casting for Elder Scrolls Online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na-Jun_uRFQ
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I sure hope the beta was not indicative of the final game. Also will not be paying for a subscription, as much as I love TES, but that's true for any MMO (not a principle thing, I just lose interest too quickly to justify the monthly fee).
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Quite a voice casting for Elder Scrolls Online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na-Jun_uRFQ
Whenever I think of Kate Beckinsale, I picture her glamour model double
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GIwnLRxigic/UtapvKXAlHI/AAAAAAAAEMY/TjQB07hN7y8/s1600/Rachel-Williams.gif)
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I sure hope the beta was not indicative of the final game. Also will not be paying for a subscription, as much as I love TES, but that's true for any MMO (not a principle thing, I just lose interest too quickly to justify the monthly fee).
Yeah, it looks worse than AoC from 4 years ago. If only it looked like Skyrim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJx-iBco9Ms
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I hope Valve release Half-life 3 :)p2
Anyone here anything about it or if there are plans to release it?
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Possibly never going to happen. Newell said in a recent interview that they're focusing on "social" games, i.e. L4D, Portal, TF. There was a screenshot going around that verified sequels were being worked on.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/11/20/inside-valves-plan-to-revolutionize-the-world-of-video-games/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/01/03/gabe-newell-on-what-makes-valve-tick/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/01/06/gabe-newell-on-valves-intimate-relationship-with-its-customers/
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Well that sux :)p2
I really appreciate your post and for your info, but who knows maybe they will eventually release Half-Life 3... I know a lot of people are petitioning for it. It would be good for Valve as i bet they would make a lot of sales from that game, I know I would buy it. I have all of the Half-Life games and the way that it ended leaves something to be desired, it needs to have closure.
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Borderlands 2 GOTY back at $15 (PC/Mac Steam key) http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/bo...nds-2-mac-goty
If you're signed up to the GMG newsletter, their sending off one-time use 25% off Titanfall codes
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cool, thanks for the post! That's a good deal.
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http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/01/29/the-elder-scrolls-online-new-trailer-and-imperial-edition-revealed/
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/12206155393_ae4d4b308e_b.jpg)
I actually do want to play this, but not for the money they're asking. (Skyrim had terrible... everything but scope) Will wait for F2P, and only if they add controller support. (Haven't tried the beta)
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Hmm, Elder Scrolls Online is subs based? That's a hard sell to be honest, considering most MMOs that went subs at first later then struggle to transition into f2p (and sucking too, generally). But then again, going f2p at launch should need some form of nickle and diming and not compromising on the focus of an Elder Scrolls.
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Subs, and you still have to pay the ~$60 for the game itself. I liked Skyrim, but it's not the sort of title I could see as a feasible MMO without serious refinement. I've read from those who participate in the beta that it's "okay", just not anywhere near worth the cost of game + monthly sub.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fOi7xdcpdU
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I was not left with good impressions when I tried the beta from either an MMO or TES perspective. They always have a couple months to surprise me, for sure, but I'll wait and see how things turn out.
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But supposedly, when you're already at the beta stage, the only thing left to do is to smash gamebreaking bugs and small tweaks, so not much might change. On the other hand though, that's logical thinking. Nowadays games ships out half broken with "patch it later" promises. Ridiculous.
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11bit put their game soundtracks up for free (FLAC included) http://www.11bitstudios.com/games/15/soundtracks
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But supposedly, when you're already at the beta stage, the only thing left to do is to smash gamebreaking bugs and small tweaks, so not much might change. On the other hand though, that's logical thinking. Nowadays games ships out half broken with "patch it later" promises. Ridiculous.
I was part of SWTOR's Beta pretty much the whole time. The way it was set up, most of us only got to go through the leveling process. There was very little opportunity for raiding or PVP shakedowns. Everything went pretty well once it went Gold till everyone finished leveling and stood around wondering wtf to do next. Even then, they made a few tweaks to the graphics engine after Beta that never got a proper shakedown and later dropped frames quite a bit upon open release.
So yeah, in a theoretical world....
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11bit put their game soundtracks up for free (FLAC included) http://www.11bitstudios.com/games/15/soundtracks
Safe to assume that it will be for ever right?
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Dunno, it's just a few albums, worth getting now if possible.
GOG.com has added FLAC soundtracks to 31 of their games. http://gogcom.tumblr.com/post/75065199592/over-30-flac-lossless-gaming-soundtracks-now-on
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1-VwE1byrY
Oh my god, my childhood RTSes. I remember playing RA on my dad's PC, and playing some form of Dune on the original PS!!
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http://www.stuff.tv/controller/how-valve-built-controller-future/feature
Makes sense that Valve virtualize a type of mouse that doesn't need to move to make a controller that emulates the mouse better than sticks.
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Humble Sid Meier Bundle is up- Civilzation III, IV, V + DLC, Ace Patrol, Railroads. Not a great deal if you're only looking for Civ V DLC, since they get discounted every now and then.
https://www.humblebundle.com/
Booted up my 360 after so many months to continue Gears of War 2 in glorious SD. I... need to pick up a 32" Sony HDTV when it goes on sale.
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Downloading ESO beta, my niece gave me a key.
There needs to be a Doctor Who First-Person Shooter. With Mandrels. Mandrels would make cute plushies.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Kirosia/Mandrel1.jpg)
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Borderlands 2 Free Weekend is up for Steam users. Just restart the client, it'll be in your library.
EDIT: Humble Weekly is Double Fine. I'd just get the $1 tier for Psychonauts and Costume Quest.
https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
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The new Groupees bundle is pretty legit, and you get everything for $1.
http://groupees.com/bm11
(http://i.minus.com/ibcZ47SVZ46lZP.jpg)
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Gears of War 2 (pre-owned) is $1 at Gamestop. http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/gears-of-war-2/69459?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=lw9MynSeamY-uNpW1cy7LmVzuiycVDBMew
I couldn't even get my character to load in ESO this morning. So that was worth downloading ~30GB.
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I know that there's Skyrim mods where they made it possible (albeit dodgily) to play sort of multiplayer, but does anybody here that played it really wanted what TESO brought? Maybe you guys wanted some other form of multiplayer?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuol96JX9W4
Oh my god, they finally did it! Good job for them!
Never have I fistpumped so hard (recently) until I heard that sound bite in the end.
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Heads up: Gog.com (a highly reputable retailer) is giving away free copies of Dungeon Keeper for PC. You might need an account.
http://www.gog.com/
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Yup done that. Besides, GOG serves almost all the good ol' games, so there's no need for just donning your rose tinted glasses and reminisce, you can actually go play it stably and smoothly.
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http://www.stuff.tv/controller/how-valve-built-controller-future/feature
Makes sense that Valve virtualize a type of mouse that doesn't need to move to make a controller that emulates the mouse better than sticks.
(http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/1316106/16754764/0/1288750423/3G_Trackball_Mouse.jpg)
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Amazon Tribe pack for $2 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IFWTJ16?tag=viglink129408-20
-Cargo Commander
-Insecticide
-Kung Fu Strike
-Legendary
-Roogoo
-Rush Bros.
-Velvet Assassin
Only heard of the last two, but for $2.
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Humble Indie Bundle 11 https://www.humblebundle.com/
$1 tier (Steam keys + DRM-free)
-Guacamelee
-Dust: An Elysian Tale
-Giana Sisters
-The Swapper
BTA tier
-Monaco
-Antichamber
The $1 tier is recommended if you like 2D platformers (puzzle/action/collect-a-thon), most being well-received.
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Finished the first Uncharted on PS3. One of the worse triple A titles I've played this gen. It's like a slightly more palatable Max Payne 3 (very little forced slow-walking, thank god), how either are considered media darlings baffles me. 5/10
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Finished the first Uncharted on PS3. One of the worse triple A titles I've played this gen. It's like a slightly more palatable Max Payne 3 (very little forced slow-walking, thank god), how either are considered media darlings baffles me. 5/10
You have officially lost your mind and any credibility you may have once had. The game is amazing.
Uncharted 2 is the best of the series, by far...
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Forgettable characters + forgettable plot + forgettable setting (I do things in threes) + sub-par gunplay + irritating platforming with instant deaths = Amazing
We are all already dead.
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Heads up for Diablo 3 PC owners- the Loot 2.0 update went live yesterday. Re-installed the game, and I actually got usable equip in the first 20 minutes.
I'm near the end of Half-Life 2. Pretty good overall, but the length is way up there. Every section is dragged out a bit too far, I've clocked over 10 hours already, and chose to stop playing for awhile. Started Infamous, I like it. Forces 4:3 on an SDTV, but I can actually read the text, so I'm alright.
EDIT: Free copy of Avencast: Rise of the Mage (Steam I believe) https://freegame.greenmangaming.com/
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Just watched a let's play (LP) of this game: http://www.theyawhg.com/
Regardless of opinions on LPs, this seems like a very compelling game with quite the replayability, and from the trailer, playing with friends is the way to go.
For all intents and purposes, this is a visual novel (VN), only it's not born from Japan, and it's not sexual, like how most would associate a VN. Not sure if I want to drop $10 (DRM-free I assume) or something% off for the Steam version. Wish this came for a tablet or something.
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Sega Humble Bundle incoming http://www.vg247.com/2014/03/13/sega-humble-bundle-includes-total-war-titles-company-of-heroes-alpha-protocol-more/
For less than $5.99, you can grab Steam keys for Alpha Protocol, Company of Heroes, Rome: Total War and Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit.
Dropping $5.99 or more will provide you with Typing of the Dead: OVERKILL, Binary Domain, Medieval 2: Total War, SEGA Genesis Collection and Renegade Ops.
If you pat $14.99 or more, you will access Total War: Shogun 2.
Live: https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
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Is anyone on Titanfall? I just got on it because some buddies wanted to play--it's great, loving it so far. Best HUD I've seen: displays lots of tactical data (e.g. how many Titans / mechs opposing team has deployed, and hasn't; minimap shows location + relative height of enemies when they open fire).
It's also a great teamwork game, ultimately. Been playing through the campaign and the 2 modes there--Attrition and Domination (i.e. Team DM and King of the Hill, respectively)--are never won by star players, always by team efforts.
What's really interesting is the way gameplay is rewarding for both those good at aiming (not me), and those good at platforming (me). The sci-fi parkour available to players + the excellent minimap means there's always a chance to outthink and outmaneuver opponents.
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I find this to be fairly accurate of how I felt with regards to Titanfall (at least the beta):
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That...was an incredibly convoluted and confusing write-up. The words seem damning, yet the score is 5/5 stars.
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Anyone playing TowerFall Ascension? It is a seriously addictive little game. So far I have only done single player, but the multiplayer looks like it would be super fun. Unfortunately it is only local multiplayer...so you actually need real life friends to play with. facepalm
I also finished Bioshock Infinite today. Definitely worth a play for what I paid for it (free with PS+). It doesn't quite capture the magic of the first two in the series and the story isn't really up to snuff. Spoiler alert, the ending is fucking stupid. I appreciate they were trying to do something different however it missed the mark as far as I am concerned.
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I also finished Bioshock Infinite today. Definitely worth a play for what I paid for it (free with PS+). It doesn't quite capture the magic of the first two in the series and the story isn't really up to snuff. Spoiler alert, the ending is fucking stupid. I appreciate they were trying to do something different however it missed the mark as far as I am concerned.
Loved the game and loved the ending.
I like to pretend that Bioshock 2 doesn't excist. Levine wasn't involved in that one and it shows.
The DLC for Infinite takes place in Rapture, so it's worth checking out.
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I like 2 and Infinite, but I preferred the combat in the former. There was seemingly better enemy variety, and definitely more with regards to weapon and ammunition-types. Infinite's weapons were bland, looked bland, and the Vox weapons were nigh pointless. And Infinite desperately needed a new game+ option, as most of the relatively unique abilities weren't "unlocked" until mid/late game. Would've been nice to be able to replay from the start with those abilities accessible.
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I like 2 and Infinite, but I preferred the combat in the former. There was seemingly better enemy variety, and definitely more with regards to weapon and ammunition-types. Infinite's weapons were bland, looked bland, and the Vox weapons were nigh pointless. And Infinite desperately needed a new game+ option, as most of the relatively unique abilities weren't "unlocked" until mid/late game. Would've been nice to be able to replay from the start with those abilities accessible.
I actually thought the wide variety of combos in infinite were fun, and I like the idea that you can only carry a couple of weapons at a time. It forces you to make choices.
On my first playthough, I admit that I stuck with pretty much the same combo throughout the game. On my 2nd playthrough, I forced myself to use more things and had a lot of fun discovering really potent weapon/special power combos.
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I like 2 and Infinite, but I preferred the combat in the former. There was seemingly better enemy variety, and definitely more with regards to weapon and ammunition-types. Infinite's weapons were bland, looked bland, and the Vox weapons were nigh pointless. And Infinite desperately needed a new game+ option, as most of the relatively unique abilities weren't "unlocked" until mid/late game. Would've been nice to be able to replay from the start with those abilities accessible.
I actually thought the wide variety of combos in infinite were fun, and I like the idea that you can only carry a couple of weapons at a time. It forces you to make choices.
I understand why they do this, but I always found it to limit my enjoyment by the end. Bioshock 2 had explosive rounds and crossbows and... Infinite has basic carbines and rifles. No electric bucks. No proximity mines. The physical appearance of the weapons doesn't even appear to change after upgrades. Resistance 3 allowed you to carry all weapons, and I found it memorable for that reason alone. I like being able to use any weapon at any time, even if it doesn't make sense from an effective standpoint. I recently finished Metro Last Light which limited you to three weapons (and there was no way to store extraneous ones which I am also against), and I felt I would've enjoyed it more if they'd just gave me the option to switch out weapons without repercussions. Here's an article regarding Infinite's backstep in combat: http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/EricSchwarz/20130415/190441/BioShock_Infinites_Combat_Mechanics_Regression.php
Even worse, the Uncharted/Gears-style of forcing you to carry only one of certain type. A light weapon, a heavy weapon, etc. I can't carry a sniper and a shotgun at the same time in Gears 2, IIRC. Fucking hell.
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I like 2 and Infinite, but I preferred the combat in the former. There was seemingly better enemy variety, and definitely more with regards to weapon and ammunition-types. Infinite's weapons were bland, looked bland, and the Vox weapons were nigh pointless. And Infinite desperately needed a new game+ option, as most of the relatively unique abilities weren't "unlocked" until mid/late game. Would've been nice to be able to replay from the start with those abilities accessible.
I actually thought the wide variety of combos in infinite were fun, and I like the idea that you can only carry a couple of weapons at a time. It forces you to make choices.
Even worse, the Uncharted/Gears-style of forcing you to carry only one of certain type. A light weapon, a heavy weapon, etc. I can't carry a sniper and a shotgun at the same time in Gears 2, IIRC. Fucking hell.
Haha yeah, I love the Uncharted series as well.
And The Last of Us...oh man...pure joy and gameplay goodness.
After all...you're carrying around a backpack? Or in some of these games, nothing at all. How on earth does it make sense to have an entire arsenal stashed inside your pants. :P
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After all...you're carrying around a backpack? Or in some of these games, nothing at all. How on earth does it make sense to have an entire arsenal stashed inside your pants. :P
But but you also pick up collectibles, documents, and other miscellaneous in those games. Also:
(http://i.imgur.com/rIw7E45.jpg)
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That picture is pretty epic. :D
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I just ordered a 23" Eizo FS2333 monitor, been using a 19" CRT for... ten years? I really didn't want to replace it, but I need something to play my console games on. I'm already regretting not going for a 27", but the only one that fits my needs is the Dell U2713, and that appears to suffer from terrible QC. Everything they fix in one revision ends up introducing something else and... I hope my Eizo doesn't come with screen defects.
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I just ordered a 23" Eizo FS2333 monitor, been using a 19" CRT for... ten years? I really didn't want to replace it, but I need something to play my console games on. I'm already regretting not going for a 27", but the only one that fits my needs is the Dell U2713, and that appears to suffer from terrible QC. Everything they fix in one revision ends up introducing something else and... I hope my Eizo doesn't come with screen defects.
Nice!
I've got a 23" Samsung myself. It's a good size...
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Oculus Rift devkit 2 announced. Can be pre-ordered ($350) on their site, though checkout does not appear to be working right now.
http://www.oculusvr.com/blog/announcing-the-oculus-rift-development-kit-2-dk2/
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That little doohickey on the left side in the second photo could be a camera of sorts. But what for?
To date, what's the second model OR labeled as? The first dev kit is utilitarian in aesthetic. Is this that model?
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The "DK2," as the Oculus folks are calling it, has a ton of improvements over the original Rift. The displays are much better, as the Rift DK2 bumps the pixel count up from 640×800 per eye to 960×1080 per eye. Oculus also says that the image persistence has been drastically reduced (the spec sheet says 2 to 3ms of persistence, which will make for a smoother display of images). The display also now comes with an external CMOS sensor to assist the DK2's on-board sensors with position tracking.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/03/oculus-rift-dev-kit-2-launches-with-960x1080-resolution-lower-latency/
Sorry I don't actually own the original, so not super in-the-loop.
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Valve is amazing. With their Steam controller, their holy grail game to be played on it is DOTA 2. The way that the engineer talk about the two modes of the circular pads, I understand instantly, because I'm using both of their analog versions: the traditional analog stick and DUNDUNDUN trackball!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fei1Fh4owDA
Thank you based Valve.
http://www.stuff.tv/controller/how-valve-built-controller-future/feature
How I know that they based it on trackballs.
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Got my monitor. Not as good as the old CRT for movie watching due to backlight (:(), but the size is nice, and motion blur minimal.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Kirosia/Eizo1.jpg)
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South Park: The Stick of Truth is actually well-done. I'm 3/4ths in, and it does feel like you're playing a (miniseries) of episodes. Combat is similar to the Paper Mario games, where you can input specific button presses during battle and the overworld to defend/increase damage/remove obstacles etc.
Word or warning though- some very NSFW elements littered throughout.
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Apparently it's doomsday: Facebook bought Oculus Rift.
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Eizo has been known to make good stuff in the past, at least when all monitors were CRT.
Personally I love my 27" LG E2770. I've become a big fan of LG monitors over Samsung and most others. My old monitor was a 30" with amazing digital video processing but I haven't seen anything that could replace that yet so I settled when it went down. I really just need to do some soldering and redesign the cooling system to get it back up and running though it will suck power like crazy if I go back to using it.
Anyone else see Evolve? Looks awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzWP05Jh0bg
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I'm enjoying the Eizo, except for black levels in a dark room. Which really sucks. Guess I should've considered a monitor with a turn-off-able backlight, but outside of plasma and OLED tech, I don't think I'd ever be happy. I've read about bias lighting, but I'm not keen on strapping LEDs to the Eizo (And I have a window directly behind it- reflections), so with movies and their non-16:9 aspect ratio, I just watch in windowed mode with a bright desktop background. And watching during the day is easier than with my CRT, cause that thing was practically a mirror. If I buy a new desk in the next ten years, I'll be sure to have enough room for the CRT, Eizo, and whatever else I care to blind myself with.
Playing games on it is fun, I've got a large backlog of PS3 and 360 titles. Nearly done with Infamous, and I started Heavenly Sword and God of War 3 for the hell.
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Finished Infamous. Good overall, though the missions get more frustrating and less fun as the game progresses. Most require hit and run tactics as enemies are just too plentiful. Platforming was iffy, and became a nuisance more than not. The final battle is just tedious, I ended up skipping it after being annoyed so many times, watched the ending online.
Oh, and don't read the Infamous wiki. A massive spoiler for the second game at the bottom of the page, even if you're only perusing the story of the first. Taught me a lesson.
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Heads up- If you buy Day of Defeat off gamefly ($1 after coupon), it also activates (on Steam):
- Counter-Strike
- Team Fortress Classic
- Day of Defeat
- Deathmatch Classic
- Half-Life: Opposing Forces
- Ricochet
- Half-Life
- Half-Life Blue Shift
http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/promotion/322
Code: MAR20OFF
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Going to replay Star Wars: Republic Commando tonight. Let's see if it lives up to the nostalgia.
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what do you guys think of the ps vita? I never cared for it in the past but with the fully compatible ps4 remote play I think it's getting more and more appealing
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If you're considering a vita, you may want to pick up the original model (old model has crap-quality OLED vs new one's crap-quality LCD, I'd personally rather the former). I'm not a remote play person, and I don't care for the framerate hit, so I can't help.
Finished The Last of Us. I liked it. Didn't care for Uncharted or Max Payne 3, but the story was good. Not particularly original if you've seen the myriad of zombie et al films, most of the characters are stereotypes, but the dialogue never comes off cringe-worthy. And *SPOILERS* the ending makes enough sense from a contextual standpoint to not spit in your face *SPOILERS*. Combat is alright, similar to the previous games mentioned but with a minor stealth element. More time is spent fighting humans than zombies, and you can upgrade weapons and throw bombs, so that's nice.
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Speaking of portables, I'm still deciding between the 3DS and vita. Both have games that interest me, but the 3DS have more "Japanese" games that I tend to personally like, but I just want the Vita for the tech mostly, less so for the more "Western" games.
Hmm.
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I have a 3DS XL, bought it to Play Zelda and Mario 3D Land, both of which are pretty good. The screen is decent considering the resolution, I do despise how touch controls are shoe-horned in. Ocarina of Time forces you to use the screen in order to access/manage the inventory, even though there are technically extra buttons (both SELECT and START enter the save menu, redundant). Dark Moon requires you to touch the screen to read messages from Egad, yet 99% of the games uses the physical controls. Could've just let you press "A" and be done with it.
Oh and I have smaller hands, and find the ergonomics iffy. Neither the circle or d-pad are lined up with the face buttons and general comfort comes off sub-par.
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I spent the last two hours trying to beat Anetode's records in Trials Fusion and it is incredibly frustrating. My brother already has Gold medals in every level so I gave up trying to beat him. I simultaneously hate and love that game. It wouldn't bother me so much if I didn't always end up doing a full body clench trying to will my rider over an explosive pit and up a 60 degree slope. All the body english in the world can't help me beat any of the last set of level without 200+ retry's.
Still it is a fun game, especially for $40. It is more of the same if you have played the previous iterations. The soundtrack is one of the worst I have ever experienced and the multiplayer is pretty shit. Not sure if I would fully recommend it. I am sure fans of the series will like it. I thought the level settings were more interesting but the design on the earlier levels was kind of straightforward compared to the multi-tiered paths in the previous game.
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Speaking of portables, I'm still deciding between the 3DS and vita. Both have games that interest me, but the 3DS have more "Japanese" games that I tend to personally like, but I just want the Vita for the tech mostly, less so for the more "Western" games.
Hmm.
If the Japanese games you're after happen to be JRPGs, then the Vita is not lacking in that department. You'll have access to most JRPGs released for PSP and PSOne, in addition to one of the best-ever JRPG re-releases in P4G. My Vita is pretty much exclusively a JRPG machine at this point, so if you like those, go Vita. If you're more interested in a wider variety of genres, then 3DS is probably your best bet.
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Stapsy, I hear you on the Trials. I love the old-school frustrating yet rewarding feel to the game. Although my PS4 controller survived 100+ hours of COD, less than 12 hours of Trials Fusion has completely torn apart the thumbsticks.
They should have a patch coming soon for the game to fix the pop-in and glitches (my first playthrough save was corrupted >:( ). By then the player-made levels should be up to par and the real fun can begin.
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That sucks about the glitches tode. I got a patch yesterday so hopefully it doesn't happen to me.
I am super pissed about the lack of durability with the DS4 controllers. I easily logged 1000 hours with the DualShock3 playing COD games with no analog stick tearing issues. In 5 years of PS3 gaming I only had one controller break (the analog stick wouldn't return to the center). I have barely played the PS4 due to lack of games and after 5 hours of Trials Fusion my analog stick is ripped.
I think it may be time for a strongly worded letter to Sony.
Anyway, as I play more Trials I am having more fun. The learning curve is quite steep and it requires a lot of patience. The best thing they did with this game is add the ghosts. Trying to beat my friends is what keeps me coming back
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Major binge on FTL: Advanced Edition, and an awesome mod based on that free expansion, Captain's Edition, since earlier this week. I think I'm a bit sick of it now. :P
Would be nice to play on a tablet or some such, but as it is, since back before AE came out, I similarly binged on it in a week and got sick of vanilla, so it's a godsend to play on PC and get a newer similar experience with modding.
Would be nice of them if they added in touch support for Windows 8.1 tablets though. Now that's another killer feature for a Windows 8.1 tablet.
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If the Japanese games you're after happen to be JRPGs, then the Vita is not lacking in that department. You'll have access to most JRPGs released for PSP and PSOne, in addition to one of the best-ever JRPG re-releases in P4G. My Vita is pretty much exclusively a JRPG machine at this point, so if you like those, go Vita. If you're more interested in a wider variety of genres, then 3DS is probably your best bet.
It's less to do with the JRPGs and more to do with that whimsical feeling of a child. I don't know. I like what I see in a PSVita as a tech, but I like what I see for games more in the 3DS somehow. I guess it's just the "me" in me that wants genre bandwidth, like in almost anything. :P
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Announced: Xbox One w/o Kinect $399. Xbox Games with Gold closer to PS+ style. Xbox Gold no longer needed for apps (Netflix, HBO GO etc.)
I'd still rather a PS4 if I had only the choice for one, but this is a good step forward. Although you can get Titanfall Bundles for like $450 every few weeks.
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I have barely played the PS4 due to lack of games and after 5 hours of Trials Fusion my analog stick is ripped.
I think it may be time for a strongly worded letter to Sony.
Decided to go full out and get these http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K23LKK4/?tag=p--20 metal thumbsticks. They're not finger killers, but definitely not as comfortable as the OEM ones.
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Cool I might have to try that. Apparently Sony is replacing the DS4 controllers for free since it seems to be happening a lot.
I was considering getting something like this
http://www.kontrolfreek.com/fps/fps-freek-cqc-signature.html/
We shall see
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Started playing Wolfenstein (2009). It's not bad. If you can slog through Bioshock Infinite or Half-Life 2, the game is at the worst inoffensive, and will more than likely be somewhat enjoyable. I'm four or five missions in and I can see myself finishing within the week, unless there's some terrible late-game padding.
Also, Kirby Triple Deluxe. Oodles better than Yoshi's New Story. It's actually fun to play.
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Been going back to the GBA era. Playing Fire Emblem on my phone. Amazing romp, although I don't see the characters as people, more the sum of their usefulness in the game. :P
I assume from there they get better at making them people and the players care about them, yeah?
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Dead Rising 3 has shown up on the Steam Database. Fingers crossed.
http://steamdb.info/app/265550/
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Just a heads up Sniper Elite V2 is free for 24 hours on steam today. http://store.steampowered.com/app/63380/
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Xbox One controller drivers officially released for PC http://majornelson.com/2014/06/05/pc-drivers-for-the-xbox-one-controller-available-now/
You can use the PS4 controller also, but only unofficially.
Also, this:
(http://i.imgur.com/iX3vARll.jpg)
Also, Dead Rising 3 PC announcement trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObURLnfQxi4&feature=youtu.be
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damn. I have to wait till August for that surface pro 3.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iVDEZu5dJk
Anybody up for E3?
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Looks like 2015 is going to be a great year for games! Might finally get a PS4 when Uncharted 4 comes out though the game pricing is still kind of stupid. Probably spoiled by steam sales though...
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Everyone's spoiled by Steam by now. Although, it should be reminded, that PS+ thing is a great bargain for PS Vita and PS 3. Too bad PS 4 ain't backwards compatible, eh?
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Everyone's spoiled by Steam by now. Although, it should be reminded, that PS+ thing is a great bargain for PS Vita and PS 3. Too bad PS 4 ain't backwards compatible, eh?
Yeah backwards compatibility would be nice, hell i'd pay a bit more for some special chip like they had on early ps3's!
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grim fandango
one of the best games ever if you are a fan of the genre
still remember the first time he took off his coats.
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Grim Fandango Retrospective video if you haven't seen it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNhE7zxJymE
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Recently played a bit of D3 RoS. It was fun for a while, but getting that perfect gear set takes far too long unless you are being carried by friends in Torment 6. Played for over a week and only got 1 item out of ~14 I needed for the build I was working towards on my Crusader. The one item I did get didn't roll particularly good stats either, so not only do I need 14 of the right items, they need to roll well, so I'd be looking at months played to get just one character geared properly. This is one of my biggest gripes with ARPG games with randomized stats. I much prefer the MMO model with static values.
Nick Dangerous from HF told me about a game he used to play while we were at dinner 2 Sundays ago called Titan Quest and it's sequel Immortal Throne. Found it on steam sale for $5 combined so I'm giving it a try. It's a bit dated as a 2006 release but the graphics are actually impressive. The text menus show their age and the lack of customization in the playing field is unfortunate, especially the lack of scaling up the text size as I play on a 52" TV from 8 ft away. Good thing every quest, including side quests, is voice acted. I've only played about 5 hours or so, but I'm already feeling the slowness. Doesn't help that most of your character progression seems to be passives baked into your left mouse click attack. Eventually there will be more buttons to push, but it's taking its sweet time getting there. I prefer the static fields to the randomized Diablo fields where you spend more than half of your bounty run just trying to find the damn cave or the second floor of said cave. If I play it long enough I will have most areas memorized enough to find where I need to go without wasting time. The class and combo class system reminds of Rift (or perhaps Rift lifted this from TQ) where you spend points in a tree to gain abilities and passive boosts, but you can only advance so far into each class, so careful balancing must be considered to have all the abilities you desire at your command.
I've never really gotten into ARPGs so it's not surprising I'm not taking to these games, but I'll give TQ a bit more time. I'm very much an MMO fan and am looking forward to Corecraft finishing up their WoW:TBC private server hopefully later this year. TBC was the pinnacle of WoW, and I'd like to return to it again. I've played on WoW-one's TBC realm and it's not even remotely close with all the bugs and exploits not policed.
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I've started Uncharted 2. Okay, okay, it's not terrible. I dislike the limited weapon carry and non-upgradeable shootbang, but graphics are pretty good, and there's a better flow than the first game. Chloe looks like some bastardized version of Cuddy from House.
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i been slowly getting back into gaming since i finally settled down here and been less busy to finally chill and do things i like... anyhoo, recently bought the new devil may cry and beat it couple days ago. i actually really enjoyed it to be honest. i grew up with devil may cry series on the ps2 and liked them a lot too. always will still find 1 the best of the 3 on the ps2 though. the second was alright but not too great and bored me a lot even though i forced myself to beat it. 3rd one was nice but they changed dante bit compared to the first game but i didn't mind the egotistical cheesy personality at all. didn't bother me and the gameplay was better like the first to a certain extent and liked it.
now DMC: Devil may cry, i think is a good reboot to something different. i do not mind the look of the new dante at all. he's still the egotisical badass, just in a different way and view of things. the voice acting made it really cool too. the other characters were pretty interesting and the story is what got me cause it was kinda funny seeing how everything in the game kinda represents everything today. it was really cool for me too and engaging cause i love studying things of theology,demonology,religion,spiritual aspects so i noticed a lot of things that they tried to do with the story's aspect in general. not the best but more engaging then the last 3 devil may crys.
the combat and visuals is where it's at i thought. it was fast,fluid and engaging. it felt more fluid and realistic than the others i personally think. yea it can become easy to pick up and rank up a SSS score combo but it wasn't too much of a bother for me since i never cared really for that sort of thing to make me feel gratified in the game. i just thought the weapon transients was fluid,smooth and very engaging and very cool to look at.
i thought limbo was a cool idea and kinda reminded me of hell's vision of Constantine which in my opinion for a movie so far is the best envision of hell compared to other movies i ever saw. limbo wasn't as nice as the movie it reminds me of, of course but, it is pretty cool for a game. the first dream state type level you enter kinda reminded me of kingdom hearts for some reason. don't know why but, it did.
i overall thought it was a very cool game and cool reboot of the series and ninja theory did a good job with everything. of course it has flaws but every game does. i like the dante in this game as much as i liked the other dantes in the other devil may crys. i just think all the hate of the game is from older fans due to the change and you know how people are when it comes to change or decision to try something new. i think this devil may cry changed up for the better in my opinion and has much more potential then it's given credit for. i like this vision of dmc as much i do the old ones and it's worth a try especially now you can get the game dirt cheap.
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DMC suffered in the combat department. The colour-coding is an issue for a lot of people from what I've read, especially since angel weapons are inherently weaker in strength (the trade-off being they're better for crowd control... I think). It limited your options and just made combat less fun. And the weapons/attacks themselves seemed relative generic considering the offerings in previous titles. I liked the game overall, still prefer old Dante, but it's arguably better than the first half of DMC4. I didn't care for most of the bossfights- style over substance.
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Grim Fandango Retrospective video if you haven't seen it
THANK YOU! I hadn't seen this.
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DMC suffered in the combat department. The colour-coding is an issue for a lot of people from what I've read, especially since angel weapons are inherently weaker in strength (the trade-off being they're better for crowd control... I think). It limited your options and just made combat less fun. And the weapons/attacks themselves seemed relative generic considering the offerings in previous titles. I liked the game overall, still prefer old Dante, but it's arguably better than the first half of DMC4. I didn't care for most of the bossfights- style over substance.
i never found the color coding thing a problem when it came to certain enemies in the game but, i guess i can see how for some. it wasn't really straight forward. i think the combat was pretty cool and of course seem like not much new from playing older titles and other hack and slash type of games but it was pretty well engaging and fluid i personally felt due to the character reacting more realistically in movements if that makes sense at all. not the best but well enough to enjoy for atleast one play through.
never played the 4th besides a demo once. i plan on buying it soon after i beat couple other games i recently bought. i actually was disappointed to find out you're playing as a guy named by neo or something instead of dante. i thought it was dante at first but this dude just looks like him. probably make sense when i play it when i go pick it up.i just got the hd collection and the newer DMC for my 360 so far. getting 4 next.
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My ongoing love affair with Uncharted 2- the train boss. fvck him. The fight is actually quite short, and you're supposed to end it with this weird melee sequence in which you counter him three times, then a prompt appears asking you to punch his dick into oblivion. Except.. up until this point, all melee counters had tells giving you the signal to counter (time slowing down after an opponent grabs you), but with the boss, the third counter has to be performed *after* he starts a combo that will almost likely kill you. No time slowing. Yeah. And the next chapter consists of you redoing most of the prologue verbatim, followed by a section that implies you're meant to stealth past enemies. (You start right behind one enemy, and the others are searching around) Except... if you do, and reach the climbing portion at the end of the area, two enemies will magically appear behind you and murder you. Every time. Apparently, there's three waves of enemies you have to kill beforehand, so the game effectively lies to you.
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My ongoing love affair with Uncharted 2- the train boss. fvck him. The fight is actually quite short, and you're supposed to end it with this weird melee sequence in which you counter him three times, then a prompt appears asking you to punch his dick into oblivion. Except.. up until this point, all melee counters had tells giving you the signal to counter (time slowing down after an opponent grabs you), but with the boss, the third counter has to be performed *after* he starts a combo that will almost likely kill you. No time slowing. Yeah. And the next chapter consists of you redoing most of the prologue verbatim, followed by a section that implies you're meant to stealth past enemies. (You start right behind one enemy, and the others are searching around) Except... if you do, and reach the climbing portion at the end of the area, two enemies will magically appear behind you and murder you. Every time. Apparently, there's three waves of enemies you have to kill beforehand, so the game effectively lies to you.
interesting. I always killed all the enemies I could so never realized this. It's funny when you remember how he opposed the idea of using gun at the first part of the game and latter it just prompted you to shoot whatever moving
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Any of you guys on that Mario Kart? Add me -- Questhate.
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(http://i.imgur.com/BQT3wvZ.png)
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I read about it. Apparently Watchdogs looked better with some "built in" quick fixes that initially were not enabled. TotalBiscuit explained it on his channel...
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So, have a huge game backlog and began playing some PS3 games. I just platinum'ed (is that even a word!?) South Park The Stick of Truth! HOLY poo!!!!! I don't know how many times I laughed out loud! Heck I loved it so much I played it twice!!!! If any of you are fans of the show, please buy it, you will love it!!!
I also played some chapters od The Wolf Among Us. Love these simple Telltale games (waiting for The Walking Dead Chapter two next episode).
I think I will play Ace Combat Assault Horizon, Little Big Planet 2 and Kart Racing. Have way too many RPGs on the list though... ugh! Haven't touched my 3DS XL AT ALL and I'm playing a game called Danganronpa on the PS Vita (I actually love and play with the Vita more than any other console or PC!!! Weird how everyone says that the Vita is dead!! I plain LOVE it!!!
Check!
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Just finished The Wolf Amoung Us. Excellent for anyone who's into story-driven adventure game. It's $13 on Steam at the moment.
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Just finished The Wolf Amoung Us. Excellent for anyone who's into story-driven adventure game. It's $13 on Steam at the moment.
TWAU is good if you didn't follow it from day one, I made terrible mistake and played the first episode when it just came out and it took telltale forever to release the second. When it came out I pretty much lost all memory of the choice I made.
on another note, I'm enjoyed diablo 3 on ps4 now. They pretty much fixed the game for me or at least the console version of it.
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Any recommendations for RTS games?
I just picked up an old classic Wahammer 40k: Dawn of War. Loved it for its simplicity. (I never finished Supreme Commander). Any others you guys can recommend?
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I was revisiting Age of Empires II recently
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Depends on how technical you want to get. Some recommendations of the top of my head:
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Civilization V (Turn-based)
Total War: SHOGUN 2 (Hybrid - elements of both RT and turn-based)
Starcraft 2
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Not RTS, but if you like turn-based, Civ V + expansions is really good. New sci-fi Civ coming out sometime soon as well, IIRC.
Starcraft 2 is good with SP and custom MP games. Regular MP is too crazy for me...
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I'm not Korean so I can't handle too many units, builds, etc.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 seems interesting. Right now, Dawn of War II "tactical" RTS seems fun. Any D&D type stuff like that?
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I was revisiting Age of Empires II recently
Nice!
I was huge into the AOE series. Was the leader of a clan and all that jazz.
Got into Starcraft II for a while and it was fun, but I just really prefer archers and knights over alien insect beings and guys in space armor.
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Civ V...sunk many hours into this game.
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Well, Dead Rising 3 is currently a bad port. Poor optimization, with people requiring GTX 780Ti's to get a stable 1080p/60fps/high visual setting. (The game doesn't look good enough to warrant such cost) Multi-card setups are shit out of luck. Some are suffering from crashes at startup, intermittently during gameplay, and when exiting to desktop.
But they are beginning to throw down updates, which is the best you can ask for. Wouldn't pay more than the ~$22 just yet. (From Russian traders)
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Any D&D type stuff like that?
If you're looking for something D&D like, check out Divinity: Original Sin. One of the best games I've played in a long while. Has co-op too.
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Better here than the shoutbox, I guess.
Current/Upcoming promos-
(EU only possibly) PS4 + Destiny for 399 EUR http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B00MUZPLFC/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A1AT7YVPFBWXBL&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0V3W9XY958BVX7BKBAY6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455357367&pf_rd_i=602357031
http://www.bol.com/nl/p/sony-playstation-4-console-500gb-1-wireless-dualshock-4-controller-destiny-vanguard-edition-30-dagen-psn-plus-voucher-zwart-ps4-bundel/9200000029990324/
(Worldwide I think) Xbox + one select retail game for $399 if purchased Sept. 7-13 http://news.xbox.com/2014/09/xbox-september-promotion?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
(Limited time) Buy digital PS3/360 version of Destiny, get digital PS4/XB1 version free http://www.destinythegame.com/digital-upgrade
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Civ V...sunk many hours into this game.
+1 ...so, so many. That goes for the whole series really.
The biggest problem I have is that whole "peace" thingy. Other civs seem to be settling on my planet and won't give me their cities "peacefully".
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Oh, this is very old news, but people who aren't sure whether to choose between the PS4 or XB1 and their multiplatform delivery vehicle of choice-
-The PS4 is faster, hardware-wise. This has translated so far to slightly higher resolution and (more importantly) the ability to push 60 frames per second (though not always consistently).
-The PS4 has the better apps when it comes to Netflix, etc.
- The XB1 still suffers from crushed blacks. If you're in any way critical about your image quality, this is bad. People are waiting for a update to fix this... someday.
- (Opinion) I'd rather PSN over Xbox Live, just because of PS+. Great if your own a PS3 and vita, and haven't really touched them much since release. Both PS4/XB1 require paid subs to play online, so it's a kind of an added bonus. Xbox does have Games With Gold, to be fair.
Also, Target is doing Buy 1 Get 1 at 25% off for prepaid gaming cards (PSN, Xbox Live, Steam Wallet) http://slickdeals.net/f/7185748-prepaid-gaming-cards-including-steam-xbox-playstation-more-b1g1-25-off-at-target-in-store-only-back-again?src=pdw&v=1
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Dead Rising 2, DR2: Off the Record, and Resident Evil 5 are coming to Steamworks early next year
http://www.capcom-unity.com/brelston/blog/2014/09/08/resident-evil-5-dead-rising-2-and-off-the-record-coming-to-steamworks
Hopefully RE5 will come with all the once console-exclusive DLC.
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GTAV release dates-
PS4/Xbox One- November 18
PC- January 27
Oh Rockstar, you cray.
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What January now?
I can't wait that long.
I guess it isn't too bad since Witcher 3 will be out in a few weeks from V's PC release date.
You waiting for GTA V as well kirosia?
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Not really. I didn't care for GTA IV, but I don't have a next-gen system, so I take what I can get when it comes to PC.
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For those unaware, Final Fantasy XIII (the corridor JRPG) is available for pre-order on Steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/292120/
FFIV (DS remake) is also out right now. http://store.steampowered.com/app/312750/
The entire Lighting trilogy is coming to Steam in time.
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I actually liked FFXIII a lot, especially when it opens up. Couldn't get into the 2nd, haven't touched the 3rd. At least the price is good!
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I like ffxiii as well but got really annoyed with the character switching. I hated playing as the black dude mostly cause he's retarded so I stopped. I did not want to bother leveling him or anyone else besides characters I wanted.
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Whaaa??? He was the best! Only character that seemed like a normal person, and constantly gave the others shit for being cliched JRPG characters. I thought it was great. Well, IMO.
Now, in terms of actual usefulness in the game...I don't remember how good he was. Hehe.
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Destiny (XB1) is currently owning my life. MP is very similar to Reach-no surprise there. Great stuff.
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Anyone playing Destiny on PS4? Feel free to add me (same username). I believe I have anetode on my list, but I can't recall if I saw him playing.
Destiny is surprisingly fun for being fairly standard, repetitive, and shallow in a lot of ways. Really fun to play with friends. I am usually pretty decent at FPS multiplayer, but something about Destiny's PvP doesn't mesh with my silly brain (i.e. I'm not good at all). Oh well!
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Wasteland 2. Pretty decent, tho doesn't reach the heights of Fallout 2, imo.
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Lego Marvel Super Heroes. If you picked this up over the weekend sale (Steam), you're in for a ball of completionist fun. Over 20 hours in, still only at 30% completion.
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Wasteland 2. Pretty decent, tho doesn't reach the heights of Fallout 2, imo.
I've been playing Divinity Original Sin, and it's not too great either. The game caters to hardcore CRPG veterans, meaning the difficulty curve is steep, and many of the (dated and borderline unfair) design decisions regarding combat and puzzles will leave inexperienced players incredibly irritated. I'm just trying to finish it so I can start Wasteland 2.
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Well... I have finished Both BG's, Fallouts, The Planescape Torment and a bunch of Icewind Dales. If anything - Wasteland 2 didn't feel hardcore enough for me. Maybe too cartoonish?
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Divinity was the first CRPG I've ever played (well, for more than an hour), and I didn't find it that "hardcore" or difficult. You have to be smart while playing, sure, and it doesn't hold your hand and cradle you like modern games do, but that's exactly the thing I was looking for! IMO one of the best games I've played in a long, long while. Didn't seem to have much in the way or dated or unfair elements to me. Then again, I'm also not going to recommend it to people NOT looking for what I just described.
I might also be spoiled because everything seems fairly easy after you've played Demon's Souls or Dark Souls.
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It just doesn't click for me. Nothing really compels me to keep playing outside of a need to finish so I don't have to re-download it later. The characters are paper thin, the writing is just okay, if forgettable. And combat is fun when you have enemies that aren't like three levels above you to fight, though I have two melee characters, and their accuracy (which apparently becomes even worse against enemies of relatively higher level) is total shit unless buffed.
I'm level 15 at the swamp, and I'm finally enjoying things again since I can just wander around and kill rock monsters.
EDIT: I will not deny that I'm often terrible and/or lazy when it comes to games.
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Yeah, I can understand your thoughts on it. Just curious, do you mean your two primary characters are melee, or are you also counting one of the companions that you can get to follow you around?
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Yeah, I can understand your thoughts on it. Just curious, do you mean your two primary characters are melee, or are you also counting one of the companions that you can get to follow you around?
A companion as well. I know can ditch her and go for a hireling, but I'm too deep in. Also I've read that hires don't grow in the same way.
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OK, gotcha. I use one of my mains as a melee rouge. I love the backstabbing damage he puts out! Plus his speed is so high, it's pretty easy to get him in and out without issue (also have that teleport-jump-escapey move for emergencies).
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I won't lie, learning to manage battles was a learning experience, and has piqued a continued interest in the genre. I just may not be there head-wise. I'm neither an intelligent, patient, or practical gamer.
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I only developed an appreciation for games like Divinity after getting a bit involved in D&D (started this summer, actually). Also, quicksave is your best friend in games like this, haha. Sometimes I like games that challenge me and make me things. Sometimes not. Divinity is one of those I do.
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Playing D&D really helps to start thinking in terms of dice rather than percentages and learning how to bend these random chances in your favor. Not sure if Divinity uses these rules, tho, but most principles should be applicable.
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(http://gunshowcomic.com/comics/20140925.png)
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GMG is giving out X-Com: Enemy Unknown keys for people who vote in the Golden Joystick Awards. They did it last year, the games being either Civ V or Mafia II. Don't expect to get a key right away, it'll come when it comes. If it comes.
http://blog.playfire.com/2014/10/golden-joysticks-2014-vote-get-free-xcom.html
(For the record, I and many others participated in the promo last year)
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Been playing Shadow of Mordor.. really good so far. Think a harder, more fluid version of Assassin's Creed. Can be a bit repetitive at times but seriously some of the best combat I've seen/played yet. It is also extremely well optimized. My computer (which is 3 years old) can run everything on max without any FPS dropping or tearing. Definitely worth it if you like AC type games.
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Been playing Shadow of Mordor.. really good so far. Think a harder, more fluid version of Assassin's Creed. Can be a bit repetitive at times but seriously some of the best combat I've seen/played yet. It is also extremely well optimized. My computer (which is 3 years old) can run everything on max without any FPS dropping or tearing. Definitely worth it if you like AC type games.
Hear hear! I've been playing it too. Thoroughly impressed; tried to bulldoze, picking fights at random but happily, I've found that's a terrible idea. Enemies overwhelm when I charge in without a battle plan, so I can see how the game will remain fresh even later.
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I'll just ask this here rather than search the web. Anyone still play WoW? Wondering if I should go back and get the legendary cloak. Looks kewl. Can you solo the quests or do I need a Raid or just a 5 man? If I'd have to raid and /roll for drops or use dkp, forget it.
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What's WoW? Is that the sequel to Meridian 59?
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What's WoW? Is that the sequel to Meridian 59?
It's that place where my Field Marshal with 150,000+ kills has been parked since lvl 70. Afraid to come out of the closet for fear of Pandas, the death of PVP and parity for casuals.
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Not a video game here but a rather good fluid simulation "toy" : https://haxiomic.github.io/GPU-Fluid-Experiments/html5/?q=UltraHigh
Picture a box full of water on which we've put particules in order to better sense fluid movement.
Quality command the particule number
Solver Iteration speak by itself; the most you're making iterations the most you'll get a "real" simulation.
So if your GPU can't handle both to the maximum I advice you to set the Solver Iteration to 50 and to lower the quality.
The color represente the velocity field : red (= no velocity) -> blue -> white (=maximum velocity)
My job consist in computational fluid dynamics simulations so I might enjoy it too much :)p17
Have fun p;)
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What's WoW? Is that the sequel to Meridian 59?
It's that place where my Field Marshal with 150,000+ kills has been parked since lvl 70. Afraid to come out of the closet for fear of Pandas, the death of PVP and parity for casuals.
You should go back to original UO and be happy with the lawlessness.
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Started Wasteland 2. Had to look at some starter tips once my ammo ran out, apparently investing in one or two melee characters (even though their current damage is terrible) is necessary. May have put myself in a corner by having one character with lockpicking/demolition/safecracking. Only so many skill points to go around.
Oh the camera. I hate it. Navigating any area with small spaces and dark corridors exacerbates the headaches, it's just difficult to see anything unless you spin the camera every few steps. Maybe it's more the FOV. If I have to restart the game for some reason, I'm just uninstalling. I'm not doing these find-the-valve things again.
There is fun to be had so far. Might have to have two people with ARs though, for damage. Some weapons just aren't good.
(http://i.minus.com/ib0RGzHnTBfy8n.jpg)
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Here's my "gaming rig" from a few months ago. Have since added a 5th monitor to regiment.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/TonyMc/WP_20140504_003_zpsce9f8f3d.jpg)[/URL]
As you can tell the "game" I mainly play is X-Plane :)
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Wasteland 2- loving it less each session. And I didn't know that a character could perma-die without entering that critical phase where they can be revived. I was nearing the end of a bleh fight, and one guy kicked my sniper in the face (who was at 1/3rd health), and boom, "Marianne will always be remembered". That's shit.
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Its funny, after your last post I picked it up. That kind of consequence really entices me.
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And I didn't know that a character could perma-die without entering that critical phase where they can be revived. I was nearing the end of a bleh fight, and one guy kicked my sniper in the face (who was at 1/3rd health), and boom, "Marianne will always be remembered". That's shit.
Reminds me of a game I used to play in 1996. Wages of War.
http://greatgamer.ru/cheats/wages_of_war_the_business_of_battle.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkzjTu5leRY
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Its funny, after your last post I picked it up. That kind of consequence really entices me.
It may be a bug, the game is unpolished. I've had loot that I couldn't pick up (ammo is pretty scarce for most weapons) from corpses, among other very irritating things. And I don't think there's a quicksave, which is desperately needed considering how bipolar the game can be.
Protip: Start at least two characters off with Assault Rifles.
Oh, and the Fire Emblem games (SRPG or something) still do permadeath.
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Disney putting games up on Steam (mostly Wii ports). And with Securerom DRM, sadly. The Split/Second and Pure pack might be of interest to fans of arcade racers: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/52409/
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Shadow of Mordor is fun as schit :)p7
Textures are a bit bleh though but have the 10GB hd texture pack on download.
Games are getting too big these days.
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Shadow of Mordor is fun as schit :)p7
Textures are a bit bleh though but have the 10GB hd texture pack on download.
Games are getting too big these days.
Wolfenstein and The Evil Within are both ~40-50GB due to megatextures and uncompressed audio, IIRC. The former didn't really look that good. Or play that well.
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Wasteland 2. Made it to the Citadel, got some good weapons. I can have fun again. Go to attack Reds. Characters won't move in combat. Sometimes they do. It varies from character to character. Sometimes they completely freeze outside of combat. No encumberance. No one is wearing armor. Why.
EDIT: Beforehand, I did this exact fight multiple times from an alternative entrance. Worked. Well, until after the fight, and my characters began to freeze. I restarted because this entrance was safer, and only discovered it after beating them. And now combat is fucked.
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Yeah, Wasteland seems to have way too many bugs... I'm staying clear of that one... Anyway, my backlog is too huge so, it's a-Ok.
I have actually been going through my PS Vita backlog. Recently finished "Hotline Miami"! Daaayuuumm! Excellent throwback (but violent) game! Definitely want to play the second one. I also finished "Muramasa Rebirth"! Another EXCELLENT Vita game, fun and action-packed. I started playing Final Fantasy X/X-II but I know that will take a long time so I put it on hold. Trying to finish up Dragon Story Book II now (an easy, funny RPG).
Haven't bought any other games at all due to my backlog. Need to finish a bunch of PS3 games (and I keep downloading more because they are free with PS Plus! LOL) and I haven't turned on my PS4 in quite a few months! PC gaming?!?! Forget about it! I haven't loaded up Steam in quite a while! :(
Ugh!
I need to win the Lotto or something and stay at home playing!!
Daaaammmnn responsibilities and work!!! :)
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Dragon Age Origins (just the base game) is free on Origin. https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games/on-the-house
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Thanks for the heads up. :boom: Never did get around to playing that. I wonder where in the queue I should put it. Right now Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is taking up my time, and going back to finish Fallout New Vegas is on deck. walk the plank
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Dragon's Dogma desperately needs a PC/next-gen port. The framerate/aspect ratio on the PS3 made it unenjoyable for me.
So, I think I'm done with Wasteland 2 for the moment. I have to wait for a patch, because there's a major bug where a doctor in a certain major area has no option to heal you, when according to others, he should. Coincidentally, it apparently was the first patch that broke it. Ha. The random encounters in that portion of the world map are insanely powerful, possibly killing one or more of your characters outright during ambushes. Need the ability to be healed, items just won't last otherwise.
It's a fun game, when it's not buggy, and when you're not hampered to be seemingly asinine choices in mechanics.
EDIT: Heads up: FFXIII is locked to 720p/60fps. And there are no graphical options other than displaying in windowed/fullscreen. And it's a 50GB+ download, because of mandatory dual audio. Yeah.
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Locked to 720p/60fps? 50GB? SERIOUSLY? It's like Dark Souls all over again but with a huge installation. :(
Agreed on Dragon's Dogma PC port. That would be great. Unless shit like above is pulled.
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Durante (of dsfix) says he's gonna take a look it when he gets the chance, but unless it's a quick fix (a few days at most), there's not much he can do.
No AA options means FFXIII will straight up look terrible on 1080p or higher monitors.
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Having a lot of fun with Shadow of Mordor
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Decided to pick up Wasteland 2 again, play around the bugs if possible.
I enjoy the game. It has that quality that made fall for the (admittedly even more technically murdered) third-person fallout games. There's definitely a greater emphasis on combat, which can be off-putting early on due to lack of skill points to improve your accuracy/damage/etc. There are two major areas in the game, and the early hours of each one (less so in the second) will be difficult as ammo is scarce and enemies hit hard. But you'll reach a point where vendors will appear with the properly scaled weaponry and armor, allowing you to stand a real chance against the denizens of Adventure Time. Skills can still be a problem if you don't have at least a certain level of intelligence (more means more skill points gained at level up), though you'll recruit permanent characters who'll have points pre-allocated to things like safecracking, lockpicking, etc.
It's a game where the second playthrough will be massively easier than the first. Experimentation is also recommended since many aspects aren't explained thoroughly, i.e. a higher weaponsmithing skill lets you salvage weapon parts that normally wouldn't even appear in the "% chance you'll get one of these" screen. So, instead of just possibly receiving between either a small scope/sturdy mag/broken parts from a rifle, a weaponsmith skill of 7 would give you a possibility between salvaging a large scope/long barrel/small scope/sturdy mag/broken parts.
And sometimes, you're not sure if something is a bug or a design choice. There's a particular side quest that, at the end, requires you to input a specific word for the quest to finish "amicably". Normally, the word would be given as a choice during the dialogue, and you'd just have to click on the square containing it at the right time. In this quest, you have to both spell out the word (something you're not taught or ever have to do before this quest or after, and I'm nearing 2/3rds of the way through), but do so at the very last sentence of the conversation. There's no going back otherwise, since just ending the dialogue leads to the "bad" result. From what I've read on the boards, the word is supposed to be appear for you to click on (as opposed to having to type it out without any prior knowledge), but many people never received the option.
Tips
- Assault Rifles are the best weapons for damage and practicality. There is an equally powerful energy weapon you can get for completing a side quest, but only one, and the rest of the energy weapons are crap. Having a recruited character focus on melee isn't a bad idea, mostly for tanking and finishing off nearby enemies without having to expend ammunition. A brawler with high strength and a maxed brawling skill will be able to crit frequently.
- Allocate your attribute points so that your characters with AR/SMG/Energy weapons can do a full burst per turn. (So, increase their AP just enough) And for those with sniper rifles/pistols/melee to be able to attack twice per turn. Combat Initiative is particularly important during the second half, where if your character's CI is too low, enemies will have 2-3 turns for each of your turns.
- Focus on improving your weapons skills. Anything else will either be found on recruited characters or just isn't vital enough in the early hours. If you can't kill enemies with efficiency, you're fucked.
- Save after everything. Reloading is half the game for me. The game will bug out often, preventing you from progressing, as well as permanent sticking points during quests that you'll not see coming. And if something doesn't makes sense, just look at a guide online. Unless you plan on doing multiple playthroughs.
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Seriously... no one else playing Shadow of Mordor? It might be the best LotR game ever made. I'm struggling to recall a better one of years past.
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Seriously... no one else playing Shadow of Mordor? It might be the best LotR game ever made. I'm struggling to recall a better one of years past.
I'd give it a shot if they had one not based on LotR.
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I'll get it some day. Looks great.
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I'll just ask this here rather than search the web. Anyone still play WoW? Wondering if I should go back and get the legendary cloak. Looks kewl. Can you solo the quests or do I need a Raid or just a 5 man? If I'd have to raid and /roll for drops or use dkp, forget it.
I play on a TBC private server, currently.
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I'll just ask this here rather than search the web. Anyone still play WoW? Wondering if I should go back and get the legendary cloak. Looks kewl. Can you solo the quests or do I need a Raid or just a 5 man? If I'd have to raid and /roll for drops or use dkp, forget it.
I play on a TBC private server, currently.
private server. So I presume the normal rules for loot acquisition and questlines might not apply? I won't bother with the legendary cloak if it requires more than a 5man.
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Seriously... no one else playing Shadow of Mordor? It might be the best LotR game ever made. I'm struggling to recall a better one of years past.
Can't stop playing. I keep sleeping way too late because of it.
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I agree, definitely the best LotR game I've played. Combat is addictive and graphics are really good (+well optimized). I would say its biggest downside is the bland narrative. Progression can get a bit repetitive. Explanation for the short campaign is simple and common nowadays... DLC (easy cashgrab).
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It does look pretty good. Seems like a updated version of Age of Conan/Skyrim meets Splinter Cell/Assassin's Creed + Prince of Persia Sands of Time.
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It does look pretty good. Seems like a updated version of Age of Conan/Skyrim meets Splinter Cell/Assassin's Creed + Prince of Persia Sands of Time.
It is good indeed but very easy to play skill level wise with not much real challenges..so far. The disappointing thing when you first get it is if you don't have a decent internet connection then downloading the game will take forever. It's a 36GB download + another 10GB download for the High Res Texture pack.
Anyway while FF XIII is downloading (50GB download ffs), played it on PS3. Pretty fun but it's weird with the ultra HD CGI textures. :/
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I'll just ask this here rather than search the web. Anyone still play WoW? Wondering if I should go back and get the legendary cloak. Looks kewl. Can you solo the quests or do I need a Raid or just a 5 man? If I'd have to raid and /roll for drops or use dkp, forget it.
I play on a TBC private server, currently.
private server. So I presume the normal rules for loot acquisition and questlines might not apply? I won't bother with the legendary cloak if it requires more than a 5man.
It fashions itself after retail BC, but there are bugs and instability. Tonight we had a 4 hr raid scheduled and only managed 4 attempts on a boss due to crashes and inability for certain people to log in. It's usually not this bad, but if you can get past the bugs and instability, you can get a taste for the old expansions. I'd recommend going no older than BC. Vanilla (level 60 cap) servers are just awful.
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I'll just ask this here rather than search the web. Anyone still play WoW? Wondering if I should go back and get the legendary cloak. Looks kewl. Can you solo the quests or do I need a Raid or just a 5 man? If I'd have to raid and /roll for drops or use dkp, forget it.
I play on a TBC private server, currently.
private server. So I presume the normal rules for loot acquisition and questlines might not apply? I won't bother with the legendary cloak if it requires more than a 5man.
It fashions itself after retail BC, but there are bugs and instability. Tonight we had a 4 hr raid scheduled and only managed 4 attempts on a boss due to crashes and inability for certain people to log in. It's usually not this bad, but if you can get past the bugs and instability, you can get a taste for the old expansions. I'd recommend going no older than BC. Vanilla (level 60 cap) servers are just awful.
Sounds painful.
I'm only interested in the current expansion legendary cloak though. I've done vanilla and BC to death and would probably get traumatized going back again.
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DefQon, how far are you into the game? What abilities have you unlocked?
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Five or six chapters into The Evil Within. It's (much) less Resident Evil 4, and more The Last of Us + Silent Hill (the newer ones). There's only one make of each weapon, and the upgrade system is fairly bare bones. Shooting has a visceral feel even with the basic revolver, but you'll be relying on stealth for many of your encounters. I like it, though there are frustrating moments when you're not sure if you're supposed be attacking or running (there are immortal enemies), and not all the set pieces succeed in what they intend.
Oh, and if you plan on doing 60fps/1080p, prepare to have a beefy card. Even the 6 and 780s are struggling. I had to lock it to 30fps on an OC'd 670 (medium settings).
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Seriously... no one else playing Shadow of Mordor? It might be the best LotR game ever made. I'm struggling to recall a better one of years past.
I'd give it a shot if they had one not based on LotR.
Ha! Try the Batman Arkham games for realsies. From what I understand, Shadow of Mordor was meant to be a Batman game but something happened and they revamped it for the LotR universe. Very similar combat system. But the whole Orc Captain mechanic is what's really fun to play with in Shadow of Mordor.
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Thinking of dumping my 580 lightning (sold my 780 ti a long time ago) and picking up a 970 when I can get a 10% off.
You know, for all those Google spreadsheets I play that require serious graphics horsepower.
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Pretty sure you want a 980 for
Excel Google sheeting.
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Heads up: PAYDAY The Heist is free on Steam, just for today
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Anybody here play FIFA 15 (or relatively recent iterations) on Playstation (I am on PS3 but probably same for PS4). I am having trouble with some basic maneuvers on goal kicks and corner kicks and was hoping I could get some help. Specifically, I cannot figure out how to get a cross in the air into the box on my corner kicks. I just get short on the ground crosses. On goal kicks I cannot figure out how to get the keeper to really boot the ball to midfield. If I use the triangle button he will do an aerial pass but it is really really short. X button is just a short on the ground pass to the defenders. There must be ways to do both of these basic maneuvers but I cannot figure them out.
Also, does anyone know if they made FIFA 15 much harder than FIFA World Cup Brazil (which I think was same engine as FIFA 14 which I do not have other than in demo form). I play with my 5 year old soccer-nut of a son, so more of an arcade style is more suitable for him (not enough goals and he gets frustrated). On Brazil, on the easiest mode, he can score more or less at will (at least if I let him through my defense, which I do from time to time). Goalies are just not very good. In FIFA 15, even on the easiest Amateur level, even lousy keepers will make pretty decent saves, even in breakaway situations against good strikers. This is probably more desirable for many but has been a source of frustration in our household. We really like playing with EPL teams instead of just the national teams in the Brazil edition, but my son enjoys the gameplay in Brazil much more. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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The Evil Within goes overboard with the instant kills, particularly indulged in the chapters starting in the second half of the game. There's one area- a mansion- that is meant to evoke the Resident Evils of yore, only to be filled with an invincible enemy who appears every five minutes for approximately 30 seconds, and is capable of killing you with a single touch. The enemy isn't hard to avoid per se, but its presence just ruins the flow of what should be a very competent level. There are regular enemies as well, and another impossible-to-predict instant kill situation, the total combination requiring you to go back to the save room frequently if you don't want your progress undone. It's my least favorite chapter so far, and I've read that the next is worse, so.
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Anybody here play FIFA 15 (or relatively recent iterations) on Playstation (I am on PS3 but probably same for PS4). I am having trouble with some basic maneuvers on goal kicks and corner kicks and was hoping I could get some help. Specifically, I cannot figure out how to get a cross in the air into the box on my corner kicks. I just get short on the ground crosses. On goal kicks I cannot figure out how to get the keeper to really boot the ball to midfield. If I use the triangle button he will do an aerial pass but it is really really short. X button is just a short on the ground pass to the defenders. There must be ways to do both of these basic maneuvers but I cannot figure them out.
Also, does anyone know if they made FIFA 15 much harder than FIFA World Cup Brazil (which I think was same engine as FIFA 14 which I do not have other than in demo form). I play with my 5 year old soccer-nut of a son, so more of an arcade style is more suitable for him (not enough goals and he gets frustrated). On Brazil, on the easiest mode, he can score more or less at will (at least if I let him through my defense, which I do from time to time). Goalies are just not very good. In FIFA 15, even on the easiest Amateur level, even lousy keepers will make pretty decent saves, even in breakaway situations against good strikers. This is probably more desirable for many but has been a source of frustration in our household. We really like playing with EPL teams instead of just the national teams in the Brazil edition, but my son enjoys the gameplay in Brazil much more. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
If you're playing with default controls X should be a ground pass and Square should be a lobbed pass. So for corners and GKs you want to use square and just hold it down for more power. Triangle should be a through ball, and circle is shoot.
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Anybody here play FIFA 15 (or relatively recent iterations) on Playstation (I am on PS3 but probably same for PS4). I am having trouble with some basic maneuvers on goal kicks and corner kicks and was hoping I could get some help. Specifically, I cannot figure out how to get a cross in the air into the box on my corner kicks. I just get short on the ground crosses. On goal kicks I cannot figure out how to get the keeper to really boot the ball to midfield. If I use the triangle button he will do an aerial pass but it is really really short. X button is just a short on the ground pass to the defenders. There must be ways to do both of these basic maneuvers but I cannot figure them out.
Also, does anyone know if they made FIFA 15 much harder than FIFA World Cup Brazil (which I think was same engine as FIFA 14 which I do not have other than in demo form). I play with my 5 year old soccer-nut of a son, so more of an arcade style is more suitable for him (not enough goals and he gets frustrated). On Brazil, on the easiest mode, he can score more or less at will (at least if I let him through my defense, which I do from time to time). Goalies are just not very good. In FIFA 15, even on the easiest Amateur level, even lousy keepers will make pretty decent saves, even in breakaway situations against good strikers. This is probably more desirable for many but has been a source of frustration in our household. We really like playing with EPL teams instead of just the national teams in the Brazil edition, but my son enjoys the gameplay in Brazil much more. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
If you're playing with default controls X should be a ground pass and Square should be a lobbed pass. So for corners and GKs you want to use square and just hold it down for more power. Triangle should be a through ball, and circle is shoot.
Yes, using default controls. I thought I had tried holding X down longer, but will try again and see if that works. Thanks
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Anybody here play FIFA 15 (or relatively recent iterations) on Playstation (I am on PS3 but probably same for PS4). I am having trouble with some basic maneuvers on goal kicks and corner kicks and was hoping I could get some help. Specifically, I cannot figure out how to get a cross in the air into the box on my corner kicks. I just get short on the ground crosses. On goal kicks I cannot figure out how to get the keeper to really boot the ball to midfield. If I use the triangle button he will do an aerial pass but it is really really short. X button is just a short on the ground pass to the defenders. There must be ways to do both of these basic maneuvers but I cannot figure them out.
Also, does anyone know if they made FIFA 15 much harder than FIFA World Cup Brazil (which I think was same engine as FIFA 14 which I do not have other than in demo form). I play with my 5 year old soccer-nut of a son, so more of an arcade style is more suitable for him (not enough goals and he gets frustrated). On Brazil, on the easiest mode, he can score more or less at will (at least if I let him through my defense, which I do from time to time). Goalies are just not very good. In FIFA 15, even on the easiest Amateur level, even lousy keepers will make pretty decent saves, even in breakaway situations against good strikers. This is probably more desirable for many but has been a source of frustration in our household. We really like playing with EPL teams instead of just the national teams in the Brazil edition, but my son enjoys the gameplay in Brazil much more. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
If you're playing with default controls X should be a ground pass and Square should be a lobbed pass. So for corners and GKs you want to use square and just hold it down for more power. Triangle should be a through ball, and circle is shoot.
Yes, using default controls. I thought I had tried holding X down longer, but will try again and see if that works. Thanks
You want Square for a pass through the air.
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The Evil Within is a good game with some of the worst boss fights I've ever played in a survival horror. There's a chapter boss that once you do enough damage, enters a phrase where it's super fast, and utilizes a single instant kill attack. The problem? By that point, your ammo is low, and there's no obstacle to hide behind, so it becomes a mad race to run and gun. Except, if you haven't upgraded your stamina bar, you'll tire quickly and be a sitting duck, incapable of even walking.
If there was a checkpoint after the first phase, it wouldn't be so bad.
EDIT: Beat him, but I don't really know how. Think I just got lucky with evasion. If I replay the game, I'm upgrading stamina to the max.
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Shadow of Mordor (PC) is currently on sale at bundlestars- $33.33 for the normal version, $49.99 for the premium, and $16.66 for just the season pass. http://www.bundlestars.com/store/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor/
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Thanks! I jumped on that deal.
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3DRealms pack is $20 for the next two days-ish https://www.3drealms.com/catalog/3d-realms-anthology_50/
Dark Souls II (Steam) for $20 http://www.bandainamcogamesstore.com/Dark-Souls-II-Steam-Key/dp/B00KBB4B4O#.VEkzMcl2rkV
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The Xbox One will be $50 off for the holidays, starting Nov 2. This applies to the Sunset Overdrive, Assassin's Creed, and Call of Duty bundles as well.
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Everywhere?
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Everywhere?
US only I think. But parts of Europe have gotten some pretty good short-time deals in the past year IIRC. Here's the announcement: http://majornelson.com/2014/10/27/xbox-one-available-349-us-holiday-season/?linkId=10212303
EDIT: Injustice Gods Among Us is $3.90 (Steam) http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/injustice-gods-among-us-ultimate-edition-na/
Use this code: X22OFF-DEALZO-NGMGUS
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Humble is giving out free copies of Teleglitch (an overhead roguelike about killing zombies) https://www.humblebundle.com/ (email address and account required)
Origin is temporarily giving out a copy of Crusader: No Remorse https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/crusader-no-remorse/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition
Oh, and LucasArts games will be gradually coming to Gog. If you're into that.
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UKers- XB1 and physical copy of Halo MCC for £349.00 (pre-order of course). Not sure if good deal, oh well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KJGJOMA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00KJGJOMA&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwthegames09-21&linkId=E35A4NVFD4XJ2BNH
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(http://i.imgur.com/kz6cjQ1.png)
And the brief Steam Halloween Sale is expected to be incoming in... 25 minutes?
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Newegg via Ebay currently has an XB1 + COD: Advanced Warfare + 1 year of Xbox Live for $380.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/xBox-One-Console-without-Kinect-Call-of-Duty-Advanced-Warfare-12-MONTH-Card/291279610974?customid=1248ef3108f441bdbd4e602d5c029300&pub=5574652453&afepn=5337259887&campid=5337259887&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&pt=Video_Games&hash=item43d19e245e&afepn=5337259887
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Newegg via Ebay currently has an XB1 + COD: Advanced Warfare + 1 year of Xbox Live for $380.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/xBox-One-Console-without-Kinect-Call-of-Duty-Advanced-Warfare-12-MONTH-Card/291279610974?customid=1248ef3108f441bdbd4e602d5c029300&pub=5574652453&afepn=5337259887&campid=5337259887&icep_id=117&ipn=icep&pt=Video_Games&hash=item43d19e245e&afepn=5337259887
That's incredible deal. Xbox One might surpress PS4 this holiday with recent pricedrop and deals like these..
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Rumored PS4 deal:
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COD:AW. Peak users 27,961 on steam.
COD is completely over on PC side. It's done. Dead, etc.
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COD:AW. Peak users 27,961 on steam.
COD is completely over on PC side. It's done. Dead, etc.
Can't compete with CS:GO brah
Far Cry 4, AssCreed Unity, or The Crew free with select GTX cards: http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/pick-your-path-bundle
(The 970 in included, the banners are just off apparently, it's in the text)
UK PS4 Deal: Console + Destiny + The Last of Us + COD: Advanced Warfare + 1 Year of PSN for £400. http://www.game.co.uk/en/playstation-4-with-cod-advanced-warfare-day-zero-the-last-of-us-remastered-download-destiny-vanguard-and-ps-12-months-318337?categoryIdentifier=737200&catGroupId=&cm_mmc=Twitter-_-Digital-_-PS4ConsoleBEAST-_-Link
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Pretty good humble bundle this week. Ignore the $12 tier, SRIV has gone cheaper. https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Gog.com is giving out a copy of Mount & Blade.
There's also a promo, where if you collect seven stamps, you get The Witcher 2 for free. Collecting stamps seems to consist of just clicking on a plus sign once per day. So pretty much guaranteed.
http://www.gog.com/ (scroll down a bit to see the stamp promo)
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I'm late to the game, but I just embarked on the Mass Effect journey for PS3 last night.
Pretty pumped to see what the hype is all about...
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Thinking about a next gen console since I sold my PC gaming stuff... what's the consensus, PS4 or XB1? Nothing out now looks all that appealing. I tend to like Tekken or Street Fighter style fighting games, and there are none at the moment.
I'm hoping for some good deals around Black Friday.
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Thinking about a next gen console since I sold my PC gaming stuff... what's the consensus, PS4 or XB1? Nothing out now looks all that appealing. I tend to like Tekken or Street Fighter style fighting games, and there are none at the moment.
I'm hoping for some good deals around Black Friday.
PS4 if gaming is your main interest.
The XB1 just tried to do too much...it feels like an incomplete science project.
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The best PS4 Black Friday spotted so far appears to be PS4 + GTA V + The Last of Us for $400. None of which are fighting games.
I'd go PS4 as well. Technically more powerful, no crushed blacks, and the 2015 lineup looks pretty good- Uncharted 4, Bloodborne (spiritual successor to Demon's Souls), The Order, etc.
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Ryse of Rome. Was reluctant at first especially with sli woes users had. Love this game, great graphics.
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I'm late to the game, but I just embarked on the Mass Effect journey for PS3 last night.
Pretty pumped to see what the hype is all about...
I actually played Mass Effect 1 on PC, never finished it. Weirdly, I finished Mass Effect 2 on PS3... then decided to get the complete collection. Haven't finished the first one yet! LOL But I can say that I love the "lore" and stories including the "side-quests" or characters backstories!
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Pretty good humble bundle this week. Ignore the $12 tier, SRIV has gone cheaper. https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Bought the bundle JUST for TEX MURPHY!!!
God!
I remember playing "Under a Killing Moon" when I was a teen on my "souped" up 486DX 100!!! LOL
So hopefully this one is good...
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TEX MURPHY! AWESOME!
I'm also excited about half minute hero but it looks like that doesn't work on OSX. I wouldn't play that at my desk on my main PC, but I'd love it on the go on my laptop.
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I actually played Mass Effect 1 on PC, never finished it. Weirdly, I finished Mass Effect 2 on PS3... then decided to get the complete collection. Haven't finished the first one yet! LOL But I can say that I love the "lore" and stories including the "side-quests" or characters backstories!
The first one had a great story, but the gameplay was mediocre. The squad stuff was a little buggy, the inventory management was non-existent, and the exploration was very grindy. The second one had much more polished gameplay, though the story wasn't as good. It wasn't bad, but it kind of felt like a big side mission compared to the first. The 3rd was rollercoaster-ish in all facets. All that being said it's one of my favorite game franchises to date.
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If you're an Xbox Live Gold member, Sunset Overdrive is free to play for 24 hours this Saturday. You could conceivably finish the entire game. http://majornelson.com/2014/11/21/sunset-overdrive-free-xbox-live-gold-members-saturday/?linkId=10668847
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Enjoying the ever loving crap out of Dragon Age Inquisition so far. Nice to have the series back after the disaster that was Dragon Age 2. Maybe getting new staff will do BioWare some good.
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The 24-hour Sunset Overdrive is live
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Jet Set Radio (Steam) is .93 after coupon code. http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/action/jet-set-radio/
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EDIT: Sega Humble Bundle is up. Pretty disappointing other than Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed for $1. https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Steam Explorer Sale is up. Notable discounts- The Evil Within ~$20, Civilization: Beyond Earth $35. That's it really.
And Origin has Titanfall for $5.
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Age of Empires II HD is on sale (Steam). Who wants to play? I'll buy the 4-pack and gift it to other pirates.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/221380
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Age of Empires II HD is on sale (Steam). Who wants to play? I'll buy the 4-pack and gift it to other pirates.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/221380
Oh man. Best game ever.
Wish I had the time to get back into it.
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I'm not sure i would even remember how to play it. Even though i spent so much time playing it back in a day.
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Xbox One $329 and Wii U $260 bundles are live
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xbox-One-Console-w-o-Kniect-Assassins-Creed-Unity-Bundle-Xbox-Live-one-year-sub/291302414022?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43d2fa16c6
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361120638600?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
EDIT: Wii U deal is dead, 5000 sold
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEJHrmliVQw
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Recently did a 2D Fight Games meet with A LOT of titles being played on a PS3 and PS4 with friends. Played a whole lot of games, namely, Blazblue Chrono phantasma, Street Fighter 4, Guilty Gear Xrd, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Ultimate.
I can't really say which was the best perse but I found games with Street Fighter 4 to play more strategically than the rest because of the lack of mobility and rush ins. I found myself to have almost zero affinity with MvC3U, lost all my matches there.
I have been a long time fan of Arc System Works(Guilty Gear and Blazblue) despite not owning either console but I do love the artwork and characters that they have in their games. The new Guilty Gear looks pretty fantastic. I could not believe that the art is rendered in 3D because it translated so well from the 2D medium that I thought some of the fight art was done in key frame rather than in 3D. Can't speak for balance but my more experience friends thought that the new Guilty Gear roster was small and ended up the game was pretty balanced.
Games on my wishlist: Jojo All Star Battle, the newer tag battle Jojo game titled Eyes of Heaven and Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax
I wish I could decide on getting a PS4 but all the major 2D fighters are on PS3 atm. Scumbag Sony indeed. I hope they eventually port over though.
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New Humble Bundle looks pretty good- Volgarr the Viking, Shantae, Speedrunners https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Been waiting for Volgarr to go on sale, too bad i already own Duke and Shadow Warrior and have no interest in Oddworld. Might still get it in the end or just wait for it to be bundled again, maybe with some other (better) games. I think it's been in the bundles before this one?
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Elder Scrolls Online is going no sub in June (XB1/PS4) and March (PC/MAC).
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/01/21/the-elder-scrolls-online-tamriel-unlimited-launches-june-9th/
I still think the PC needs an controller option for those of us with terribly unergonomic desk setups.
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
How was it?
I loved Persona 4 Golden on the Vita and I still think it's one of the best RPGs I've played. Loved the characters so this fighting game has a bit of my attention.
I finally played and finished the main quest and a couple of faction quests from Kingdom of Amalur. Surprisingly good game!!! The Story was very meh! though.
Now I'll probably play Shadow of Mordor because I haven't turned on my PS4 in quite a while! :p
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Deals no longer available it seems.
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Guild Wars 2 (base game) will be available for purchase for $10 this Saturday. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/33607/PAX-South-Presentation-Double-XP-Weekend
Wave II of Lucas Arts games are up on GOG http://www.gog.com/
Grim Fandango's up for pre-order http://store.steampowered.com/app/316790/
Saints Row 2 and 3 (The Full Package) for $5 (PC). http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/the-saints-row-bundle/
Don't buy it for SR2, which is borderline unplayable even with aftermarket patches. It's a shit port.
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Looking forward to Bloodbourne and Uncharted in 2015. So far, the best game in my Christmas purchases is the Drive Club.
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Anyone looking to buy a GTX 970- you may want to wait. There's intermittent reports of cards not being able to utilize more than 3.5GB of vram without noticeable performance problems. https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/803518/geforce-900-series/gtx-970-3-5gb-vram-issue/1/
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Just finished Wolfenstein: New World Order. Didn't expect it to be so engaging! Sleeper hit, methinks.
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Anyone looking to buy a GTX 970- you may want to wait. There's intermittent reports of cards not being able to utilize more than 3.5GB of vram without noticeable performance problems. https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/803518/geforce-900-series/gtx-970-3-5gb-vram-issue/1/
Who the hell would be using that much VRAM???
Unless you have multiple 4K monitors... which makes me ask why the hell they chose a GTX-970 for their system/aren't doing SLI.
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4GB is believed to be a must now if you plan on 1080p (or higher) at max settings and want to get a stable 60FPS for the forthcoming years. And yes, it's not unfeasible to think that people who'd drop $300+ on a GPU may also be gaming on 1440p/multiple monitors.
And the issue affects SLI as well, so.
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Just a reminder- Guild Wars 2 is $10 this weekend.
Valkyria Chronicles is $10 (50% off) on Steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/294860/
I finished Gat Out of Hell. It's basically just more SRIV side missions interspersed with cut scenes. Took about five hours, the pacing is off (there's a mission that shows you how to get new elements for your powers, but occurs near the bottom of the mission list so you'll have likely unlocked the final boss fight by that point), and there's no clothing or character customization. Flying is fun once you upgrade the ability all the way. It's a glorified DLC, worth the $5 I paid for it.
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Anyone looking to buy a GTX 970- you may want to wait. There's intermittent reports of cards not being able to utilize more than 3.5GB of vram without noticeable performance problems. https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/803518/geforce-900-series/gtx-970-3-5gb-vram-issue/1/
Confirmed to be a hardware issue by NVIDIA and entirely intended. A long time ago, Tech Report along with a French hardware site found a curious issue regarding SM configurations: this helped explain how the GTX980 could completely smoke the GTX970 in very specific instances. Turns out this SM configuration is the reason why the GTX970 has its memory partitioned into 3.5GB and 0.5GB groups.
Its actually not a huge problem. Benchmarks already show the GTX970's limitations so you know what you're getting. Naughty of NVIDIA to do it like this though.
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PCPER's findings on the 970 issue http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-Discloses-Full-Memory-Structure-and-Limitations-GTX-970
I'm a layman, so most of it is gibberish outside of the conclusions.
EDIT: Anandtech's take http://www.anandtech.com/show/8935/geforce-gtx-970-correcting-the-specs-exploring-memory-allocation
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Well that's lame.
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Apparently, Dying Light (the successor to Dead Island) is heavily CPU-bound, and seems to eat up lots of system ram for some reason.
http://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/dying-light-pc-performance-analysis/
The original Dead Island was a glitchy, save-corrupting POS, even on consoles. It wasn't until they dropped the GOTY edition that the major issues were remedied. The game itself was pretty fun, sadly.
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GRIM FANDANGO REMASTER QUICK REVIEW:
The best game of all time is back, better, but with a couple of bugs. Buy it for $15 just to listen to the epic redone soundtrack. Oh, and for Glottis. If you've ever thought about playing an adventure game, this is a no brainer.
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Ryse: Son of Rome (PC) is $10 http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/ryse-son-of-rome/117707?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=lw9MynSeamY-Yfv07Yg8231Val6a5fgftg
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spZJrsssPA0
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Star Wars Humble Bundle. No idea if good. https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Persona 5 trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc_9r4wifFc
Only game I've been hyped for in ages. Art style is reminiscent of Catherine. Hope it runs well on PS3.
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Star Wars Humble Bundle. No idea if good. https://www.humblebundle.com/
If you're a Star Wars fan and a gamer, then you probably already own them all. Regardless, there are some great games in the bundle. Well worth the price, IMO. I enjoy Star Wars, but I don't geek out on it or memorize lore and the like. Still, I enjoyed most of the games bundled very much. KOTOR is pretty much a staple. If nothing else, that is definitely worth $1.
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I've been loving the latest TellTale "adventure"/"interactive story" games lately. Played the first 2 episodes of Game Of Thrones and the first episode of Tales from Borderlands... BOTH are awesome, voice acting is very good and overall an enjoyable initial ride.!
Bought a couple of Vita games (Freedom Wars and a "Tales" entry) but haven't had the time to play.
On the PS3 front, started playing DMC: Devil May Cry. Is not that bad... ;)
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Couple days ago I was browsing around a goodwill with my dad cause he was looking for a coffee machine and asked if I wanted to keep him company so I said sure. Anyhoo, I had no intention of buying anything when I was there but I saw an old original PlayStation in original box with original packaging and even had the toys r us barcode thing on the side with a bag of games for 30 bucks so I bought it cause I couldn't past up an old classic system that I use to play. I also found an older psp 1000 with charger and carrying case for 14 bucks so I snagged that too.
I took the PlayStation out and it looked brand new and in the box there was an extra controller and memory card.
The bag of games came with though sucked. Most were football games. Only game I liked and thought was silly is frogger. Lucky I already have resident evil 2 and dino crisis haha. But, other then that I just been using it as my main cd player and sounds nice and clear. Good enough for me. Will eventually get more games for it but for now im fine.
Would post a pic I took but some reason the attachment thingy is being weird. Might be my phone so I try again later maybe.
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Humble Squee-nix Bundle V2 is up https://www.humblebundle.com/
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The complete season of Life is Strange (adventure title from the guys who made Mirror's Edge- lots of positive critical reception) is ~$7.50 on Newegg (PC):
http://slickdeals.net/f/7686687-life-is-strange-complete-season-episodes-1-5-pc-digital-download-7-50?v=1
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So... Resident Evil Revelations 2. It's good and it's not. More the former, with caveats.
The singleplayer specifically, the game is probably much less frustrating with two characters, as the AI is dumb, and the switching mechanic can be irritating after some time.
-You'll spend most of your time as the secondary character (Moira Burton/Natalia), since they can "see" items in the environment that the main characters (Claire/Barry) can't. You do get used it after awhile admittedly, but it makes repeated episode playthroughs a chore.
-Running is done a la Gears of War, where the camera shakes and you have almost no control of where you're going. Which is a problem during certain puzzles and situations where you have to evade enemies or fight a boss while underlings spawn infinitely inside a closed arena.
-You can't give your secondary character commands like staying put or attacking from a distance (in fact, AI Claire/Barry won't attack at all until you unlock a skill, and even then, the damage is very low). And as soon as you switch from one character to the other, the now-AI controlled one will run towards you into certain danger.
- There are no manual saves. The game checkpoints as you go, and if you want to return to a previous area, you have to start the entire episode over again. (Each one is approx. one hour) There are items and weapons you can miss just by walking through a door that locks behind you and triggers the autosave.
- There are bugs where an AI NPC won't do what he's supposed to or a prompt for a lever won't appear, forcing you to quit into the menu and reload.
- Hit detection is questionable. I've had enemies leap over me completely with their attacks, but they'll still connect.
- A plus is that skills and skill points (which you use to purchase upgrades like increased damage while crouching and the like) carry over even if you restart an episode. So your second time through may be easier.
(I'm playing on Survival difficulty btw)
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Finished Revelations 2. It was... fun, overall. The campaign it better than RE6's by a mile, because it (intentionally) doesn't take itself too seriously whatsoever. It's still flawed, especially if you aren't playing co-op, where you have to rely on the iffy AI and the need to constantly switch between characters. Natalia and Moira are pretty endearing.
Indiegala's new weekly bundle- notable for having Freedom Planet (a well-received game that started its life as a fan-made Sonic the Hedgehog title), and Crimson Clover a SHMUP. $1.89 for the next hour, worth it for Freedom Planet alone since it's never been this cheap.
https://www.indiegala.com/weekly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjU8RFso8jI
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That $400 PS4 + Bloodborne + $20 gift card bundle http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-4-Bloodborne-Bundle/dp/B00UZGQ3G4/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1427654284&sr=1-3&keywords=playstation+4+bloodborne
Shame Amazon charges tax in my state. Even then, it's a pretty fair deal.
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Bloodborne is awesome, BTW. Anyone playing it?
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Bloodborne is awesome, BTW. Anyone playing it?
Not yet, but it's definitely on my list. Looks insane...in a good way.
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Have you played any of the Souls games? (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, etc.)
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I make the prettiest video game characters. Pic/angle does not do justice just how sucked in his cheeks are and how chinless he is (all neck...neckbeard). Or that his eyebrows stick out and flop down more than it looks. Or how green he is.
(http://i.imgur.com/TyRdZkTl.jpg)
Boy Man is ready for the hunt and has already slain the Cleric Beast!
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Have you played any of the Souls games? (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, etc.)
Nope, I've read about them extensively, though.
I'm in for a rude awakening, I think.
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Very rewarding games. Truly excellent, and not just because they're difficult. My advice is to be patient and very careful. It's a sort of smart difficulty where, yes, part of it you are expected to die a lot and learn from that, but part of it is just that the game will whoop your ass if you slip up or aren't careful. A lot of deaths can be avoided if you are careful and play smart, though.
Unless you're one of those hardcore types, it's the sort of game I don't feel too bad looking up tips and pointers while playing.
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Humble Origin Bundle 2 https://www.humblebundle.com/
I guess if you don't already own Dragon Age Origins, Peggle, and Dead Space 2, it's good (all are part of the $1 tier)
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http://timsoret.itch.io/the-last-night
Play it. Best 2 min game I've played.
Also, for those of you who follow the show, the Steven Universe iOS and Android game is FANTASTIC.
Lastly, Pillars of Eternity, holy hell. What a fucking beautiful game for those of you who enjoyed the Baldur's Gate/IWD/Planescape games.
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no love for GTA V? My GTX 980 is having a hard time handling it on ultra (1920x1200). Need to turn down AA and some shadows just to get min 60fps.
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This is why I haven't picked it up yet. I'll wait until I have a rig capable of handling it at 4k, 60fps maxed out even if it takes a few years :)
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no love for GTA V? My GTX 980 is having a hard time handling it on ultra (1920x1200). Need to turn down AA and some shadows just to get min 60fps.
Damn I googled GTX 980 to see what card you're using and the below came up. I played GTA V on PS3, my god this looks effing glorious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Ahl5Eq4Z4
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Oh 4K gaming is going to totally push the vid card manufacturers
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Played it on a friends PS3 and it looked awful. I like immersion in games and those potato graphics really killed it for me. This looks really good though. I'm glad I didn't cheap out and get a GTX 970 instead.
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Currently my laptop has difficulties handling higher settings(duh) but damn played DOA5 on both PS4 and laptop with SweetFX and the colour is just so much better. Played on a higher speced PC and it was glorious.
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I'll wait for the physical version of GTAV to get discounted, 60GB is too much for my connection and SSD. I'll be waiting for a long, long time though...
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This is why I haven't picked it up yet. I'll wait until I have a rig capable of handling it at 4k, 60fps maxed out even if it takes a few years :)
Oh god I want to get a gaming rig, look at this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM9EcdSx4j4
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Sold my GTX 980. The 580 lightning XE I have as a spare will be fine for BL2, Pillars of Eternity, and Might and Magic X. It'll take me about a year to beat those so I think I'm good :) .
By then hopefully a single card for $500 or less can handle GTA V at 1440p with everything maxed. I don't want to play it if I can't have it in that quality.
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Playing Alan Wake on PC. With controller. It's pretty good.
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Oh god I want to get a gaming rig, look at this:
Whatever...
https://youtu.be/2yKv45X_OIo?t=1m10s
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Whatever...
4K!!!! Goddamnit.
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All them GPUs aching at 4K.
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Y'all need to drop your fancy headphone money on triple Titan X's. Stop living like plebes.
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Y'all need to drop your fancy headphone money on triple Titan X's. Stop living like plebes.
LOL, the number of things that would benefit from triple Titan X's are few and far in between.
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I play mostly FPS games, but do have two other pleasures in video games, mostly because I can play with my better half.
They are Guild Wars 2 and DOTA 2. Anybody else play these? :)
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Current fixations: Dragon Age: Inquisition and Heroes of The Storm
DA:I is actually suprisingly good. Very Skyrim-esque with Bioware story integration. Combat is okay, although gets a bit monotonous once you are lvl 15 or so. Still I would recommend it to those that love storymode games (Skyrim, Mass Effect, etc.)
HoTs - other than League definitely the most polished. Quite populated despite still being in Beta. Definitely needs work but I find it more appealing than League. I wish someone would make a League/Heroes of Newerth baby. HoN is still the best dota made.. if only there were more than 15k people (half of which are dirty BR) at a time.
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I want to start on pillars of eternity but it's obsidian...so I want to wait for a few more patches first. I would hate to play 20 hrs and get my sa exiles bugged. Even though there are fewer bugs than their previous projects, I have really awful luck regarding these things and attract bugs.
I also play a game or two of cs:go every once in a while to get my hands and arms a good stretch.
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Any FPS PC gamers interested in testing the low latency version of Out Of Your Head?
I am trying to figure out what kind of latencies people get from Out Of Your Head processing.
Right now, our beta version is around 80ms to 100ms on my laptop. Is that too long? I know it's kind of long, but maybe it's OK?
You have to be a gamer on Windows and play games with 5.1 or 7.1 audio. You can't be afraid of BSOD's... :)p13
Right now, I am just starting to get beta testers, so for this initial round, I only need a few people.
PM me if you're interested.
-Darin
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IMO 80-100ms is pretty high up there for gaming. IIRC that will be about 5-10x higher than input lag of the monitor. I think some gamers wouldn't notice, but some are very susceptible to latency and A/V sync.
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IMO 80-100ms is pretty high up there for gaming. IIRC that will be about 5-10x higher than input lag of the monitor. I think some gamers wouldn't notice, but some are very susceptible to latency and A/V sync.
Yeah that's what I figured. We are still trying to reduce the latency, but for now I guess, there will be a segment of gamers that can't deal with that high latency.
I am not a gamer at all, but was surprised to hear that the audio was so important especially with regard to latency.
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Not sure if 100% true, but new GTX 970/980s will soon come with both The Witcher 3 and Batman Arkham Knight
(http://cdn.videocardz.com/1/2015/05/Witcher3-and-Batman-AK-promotion-videocardz_com.png)
http://cdn.videocardz.com/1/2015/05/Witcher3-and-Batman-AK-promotion-videocardz_com.png
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Any FPS PC gamers interested in testing the low latency version of Out Of Your Head?
I am trying to figure out what kind of latencies people get from Out Of Your Head processing.
Right now, our beta version is around 80ms to 100ms on my laptop. Is that too long? I know it's kind of long, but maybe it's OK?
You have to be a gamer on Windows and play games with 5.1 or 7.1 audio. You can't be afraid of BSOD's... :)p13
Right now, I am just starting to get beta testers, so for this initial round, I only need a few people.
PM me if you're interested.
-Darin
Responding late, but Darin, that sort of input lag would be unnacceptable for a lot of games. I use the current OOYH for games but only non-critical stuff like Civ or Total War. For FPS's it needs to be super tight.
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Yeah, 80-100ms is killer. That's 4-5 frames of lag.
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Double that if you run 120hz. ;) Though lag time is still the same in the end lol.
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Anyone have a spare EU Closed Beta key for Heroes of the Storm? Have some keys for US, if anyone needs.
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Alpha Protocol is $1 on Humble Store for today. (Steam, PC) https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/alphaprotocol_storefront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huaV2ZGSHFM
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http://timsoret.itch.io/the-last-night
Play it. Best 2 min game I've played.
Also, for those of you who follow the show, the Steven Universe iOS and Android game is FANTASTIC.
Lastly, Pillars of Eternity, holy hell. What a fucking beautiful game for those of you who enjoyed the Baldur's Gate/IWD/Planescape games.
Haha I shot everything after not getting past the guards...lol and passed it.
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I think I've mentioned it before, but I'm spending more time playing on the Vita than on any other console. Recently finished Rayman Legends. Excellent platformer, very similar to their previous outing (Origins). Totally enjoyed it.
Started playing Child of Light, what an excellent quirky RPG!!!! For an RPG it is quite easy and seems to be short but it looks good and plays well. Recommended!
Started playing Dragon's Crown as well... it's like a mash-up of RPG and old-school side-scroller. Haven't played too much but the few hours I have completed have been enjoyable.
Finally ordered Dragon Age Inquisition!! I loved 1/2 and expansions so hopefully this one will be awesome as well.
For some reason I want to play the latest Mortal Kombat! I'm not a huge fan of fighting games, but from what I've seen of this new MK, something just pulls me. Maybe is the "fluidity" of the movements or something that call me....
Check.
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A few hours into Witcher 3. It's a lot more accessible than the previous game (which I stopped after the first act boss). Combat is still pretty bland, but the story is (so) far interesting enough to keep me going. Although side quests and exploration are a bit of a burden- you won't know which ones reward you with needed weapon/armor diagrams until you've done them. They're often just sitting around in chests.
And the game doesn't run too great on my rig- i5, GTX 670, but even on low settings, I'm not getting a stable 30fps.
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A few hours into Witcher 3. It's a lot more accessible than the previous game (which I stopped after the first act boss). Combat is still pretty bland, but the story is (so) far interesting enough to keep me going. Although side quests and exploration are a bit of a burden- you won't know which ones reward you with needed weapon/armor diagrams until you've done them. They're often just sitting around in chests.
And the game doesn't run too great on my rig- i5, GTX 670, but even on low settings, I'm not getting a stable 30fps.
I've been played for a few days now and it rapes my GTX980. Playing on almost ultra settings and I average 45fps but its quite smooth.
The combat mechanics could have been a bit better. I have a hard time casting Ignii in battle. Overall it's very fun and they did a good job with the tutorial this time around.
I can't wait to start finding relic gear.
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I've been played for a few days now and it rapes my GTX980. Playing on almost ultra settings and I average 45fps but its quite smooth.
The combat mechanics could have been a bit better. I have a hard time casting Ignii in battle. Overall it's very fun and they did a good job with the tutorial this time around.
I can't wait to start finding relic gear.
I haven't figured out a control scheme that I'm quite happy with either, despite remaping the controls to some extent. As you indicated, it's tough to have everything easily accessible in combat so that it's completely fluid.
Just using a GTX670 on an i5, so even the thought of running on ultra is laughable...still a pretty game at lower settings though.
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Uh... Humble bundle for Wii U/3DS owners (Americas only) https://www.humblebundle.com/
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Since I'm new to this thread I'm not sure which video games are pushed as leaderboard-worthy "TOTL" here... but being a self-proclaimed video game nerd I couldn't resist ignoring this thread. Glad to know that we share more than one wallet-destroying hobby.
I've been playing video games for nearly 20 years, and have beaten around 120 games or so ranging from action/adventurer to RPG over 15 different platforms/consoles. Call me crazy, but I've beaten at least 10 games in the last 6 months... most of which were Legend of Zelda series. I recently beat Bravely Second, Square Enix's latest sequel to Bravely Default, and The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker (HD version for Wii U). Currently playing Bayonetta 2, eagerly waiting for Batman: Arkham Knight slated to be released early next month.
Has anyone played Metal Gear Solid 4 here, along with every other title in the MGS series? This is what I consider the greatest video game I've ever played, followed closely by The Last of Us.
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I beat MGS4 awhile back, and thought it fell apart in the second half. You're basically ferried from cutscene to cutscene and bossfight to bossfight. It seemed so rushed. And the game was made very easy by the weapon shop- you can buy hard-hitters anytime you want, making difficult combat sections (even bosses) a cakewalk. I know, you can choose not play it that way, but it's still worth pointing out.
The game desperately needed a script editor, and reminds me a bit of the Hellsing OVA's for that reason.
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The greatest game I've ever played is Ultima 7: The Black Gate. Everything else is just dragon chasing.
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Humble Relic Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
It's all Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40K titles.
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Found this (http://www.huniepop.com/) on sale on the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/huniepop_storefront) today...
American developed, full voice acted, bishoujo themed, PUZZLE GAME!?
Can't resist...
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Humble Relic Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
It's all Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40K titles.
All over that one.
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I beat MGS4 awhile back, and thought it fell apart in the second half. You're basically ferried from cutscene to cutscene and bossfight to bossfight. It seemed so rushed. And the game was made very easy by the weapon shop- you can buy hard-hitters anytime you want, making difficult combat sections (even bosses) a cakewalk. I know, you can choose not play it that way, but it's still worth pointing out.
The game desperately needed a script editor, and reminds me a bit of the Hellsing OVA's for that reason.
That's just the half of it. The gameplay systems don't play or interact particularly well. To use an example, the small skirmishes that occur in Acts I and II are completely irrelevant because the AI is pretty terrible and, unlike MGS2 or MGS3, the stealth is not dependent on skill or observation skills because the action is way to random. That isn't inherently a bad thing but having soldiers spawning out of nowhere is terrible gameplay design no matter what.
Then we've got the really, really ham-fisted symbolism and exposition dumps that are made worse because Snake is always about two steps behind in whatever conservation he's in. The exposition dumping problem is taken to the extreme with Drebin's post-boss codec calls where they're pretty much templates with differing proper nouns. I'd like to think the game is self-aware because there's one call where he tells Snake that he's about to tell him a bedtime story.
I think there are only two good things about MGS4 and they are Ocelot's theatrics and the final boss fight.
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GTX 980ti reviews are out. Can't afford one, can't power one with my 430W PSU, so secondhand later on is a no-no.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9306/the-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review
http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2015/05/nvidia-gtx-980-ti-review-all-the-power-of-the-titan-x-for-650/
http://techreport.com/review/28356/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-graphics-card-reviewed
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-ti-review,1.html
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WTF?!
GTX 980ti is only $650?! It's not much more than I paid for my 980 and it's a lot more performance!
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The 780Ti debuted at around that much IIRC, so it's not unexpected.
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Well rumours had it at $800 earlier in the week...
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if TD has em for $650, my buddy will use his 10% off to score us both one!
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I'm supposed to save money... I'm pleased enough with the performance I get on Witcher 3.
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Steam doing refunds
http://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds
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Count the seconds with me!
http://fallout.bethsoft.com/
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Steam doing refunds
http://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds
It's about time! The old policy was embarrassing.
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Since there are more or less core game enthusiasts here, I'm going to promote my friend's game he's just put out. He's been getting some harsh critique on the textures, which is given, heh. But since he's done everything himself, I'm giving him some slack.
The game is called Banzaiman.
Anyway, if you don't mind, check it out at Play- or App-store. It's also trying to establish itself on steam:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=449610368
All of you who liked Super Meat Boy, give it a go. I'm not that good at those and tend to want to throw the phone against a wall way too soon. Solid feedback is welcome as well. He's wrists open about the comments about the textures already, so maybe the "go kill yourself" type critique should be avoided walk the plank2
I have no monetary affiliation to this project whatsoever.
Thanks on his and my behalf.
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All signs point to the Steam Summer Sale starting June 11th so... maybe not buy anything yet. And start selling/idling for cards, there's a metagame expected since people have been getting "mystery" cards.
(http://i.imgur.com/T9d6cvi.png?1)
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Found this (http://www.huniepop.com/) on sale on the Humble Store (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/huniepop_storefront) today...
American developed, full voice acted, bishoujo themed, PUZZLE GAME!?
Can't resist...
Got 100% completion on this yesterday.
Maybe I'm just easily amused but I think it's pretty damn funny and the puzzle system is pretty cool too.
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Finally put some time into Dragon Age: Inquisition (on PS4). Definitely not bad... or at least NOT as buggy as the previous entries. Have been enjoying the story so far, lots of side-quests to do.
You know what I enjoy most though?
The Codex!!!
Although I don't read ALL of them, some of them are just a very good short read.
Also, some songs sung on the "taverns" are AWESOME! I want them!
As of now, I give it a solid "B".
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Definitely not bad... or at least NOT as buggy as the previous entries.
I gave up on the first one when I got ambushed by some bow wielding bandits behind ton of cover and that game wouldn't let me scroll far enough to manually target them. Left to their own devices the AI got everyone torn to shreds.
I got the the same ambush every time I left the map I was on so after the 5th time watching my entire party run around like chickens with their heads cut off I dropped it.
Would have been better on the Infinity Engine...
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https://www.humblebundle.com/
Humble Rehash Bundle. No, the games are actually pretty good if you only jumped on the HB train recently.
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Hell Yeah!
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/06/master-of-orion-the-original-4x-sci-fi-masterpiece-is-being-rebooted/ (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/06/master-of-orion-the-original-4x-sci-fi-masterpiece-is-being-rebooted/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOpsvRtmb-w
http://www.homeworldremastered.com/ (http://www.homeworldremastered.com/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLrIrx8C5BtV2PyIAKQLxrfhhkEMKwlCNu&v=NXjI3DgyOqM
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Whos`s excited for this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMS7Q4l1IE0
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fallout 4, doom... meh
This is what I'm excited for:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/331/18644864865_2af4ce39c8_o.jpg)
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Arkham Knight apparently runs really poorly, almost broken (crashes and the like) on PC. Which I know is practically the norm for day 1 PC gaming, but I'd still wait before a purchase.
I bought two games during the Steam Sale (sorta) - Pix the Cat (currently on humble bundle for a $1) and Shantae Risky's Revenge.
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Does anyone here still play guild wars 2. I recently picked it up again and would love to play with some more people. Kinda lonely here soloing and playing with just 1 friend :(
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I decided I was going to play a couple of "quick to finish" PC games while I take on Dragon Age Inquisition on the PS4. Recently played and finished:
Gone Home:
Cons:
Not really a game per-se...
The sound of rain and thunder repeating got on my nerves... (kind of low qual...)
You never really get into the "Mom" and "Dad" characters. A few subtle hints but, lacking.
No puzzles, no anything. Just walk and click.
I wanted to know more once the game ended...
Pros:
The story kind of depressed me. Why is this a pro? Because if a game can change your mood like this one does, it has to be special.
The music is simply kick-arse... really, alternative/grungy/punk-ish.
No puzzles, no anything. Just walk and click... my kind of 'game'! :p Sometimes I just want to be entertained with a story and this one delivered.
For a few bucks, it's definitely worth it.
Never Alone:
Pros:
+ I like documentarias and biographies, this game is basically both.
+ Art direction was extremely well executed.
+ Simple gameplay that can be mastered quickly.
+ Doesn't take too long to beat and watch everything (good for people like me who have limited playing time because of... life.)
+ Now I want to discover more mystical and interesting stuff from Alaska, and its people.
Cons:
- Bugs, bugs, bugs. Really, how can this "simple" game have so many bugs?! It started with my controller. For some reason the game began controlling both characters at the same time, no way to switch. Heck, the ability to QUIT the game disappeared from the menu!! Had to look into the forums to see how to get past this. In another instance, my character died, game did a zoom out and stood there... On one specific chapter, I couldn't get past the screen because what needed to trigger just didn't.
Overall, a lovely game. The story is fantastic, both characters seem to understand each other in the story and their purpose, music is excellent and I just loved those documentary bits that gave you more in-depth information on the culture, the people, the environment, etc. There should be more games like this one.
I give it a solid B!
Also played P.A.M (Post Apocalyptic Mayhem)... it's an "Ok" car-battling game....
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I've been playing The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (http://www.gog.com/game/the_legend_of_heroes_trails_in_the_sky).
Not too cut-scene-y for a JRPG and getting to think for myself instead of playing connect-the-dots between giant glowing exclamation points is always a plus.
The latest addition to my roster is a 12 year old girl whose primary weapon is party friendly, magi-tech, grenade launcher. Can't go wrong with that!
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I've been playing The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (http://www.gog.com/game/the_legend_of_heroes_trails_in_the_sky).
Not too cut-scene-y for a JRPG and getting to think for myself instead of playing connect-the-dots between giant glowing exclamation points is always a plus.
The latest addition to my roster is a 12 year old girl whose primary weapon is party friendly, magi-tech, grenade launcher. Can't go wrong with that!
Nice!
I have that one on my wishlist!
But first I will tackle my "Steam Summer Backlog" of "quick to finish" games first... That one looks like it WILL take me 50+ hours...
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Nice!
I have that one on my wishlist!
But first I will tackle my "Steam Summer Backlog" of "quick to finish" games first... That one looks like it WILL take me 50+ hours...
I'm ~29 hours in and I just at the beginning of chapter 3 of 5.
I hope GOG gets the next in the series soon since it doesn't look like the story is going to wrap up much in this one.
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O--M--G! :-0 I know what I'm gonna try next.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp3NKQlJPuo
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How often has controlling a sword with the right stick actually worked?
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How often has controlling a sword with the right stick actually worked?
No idea, I just smash the 'B' button. j/k I use a G13 pad and a mouse.
I wish they would make an eyefinity game like this. Gives me an excuse to wave my katana around inside the house when the cops come over.
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No idea, I just smash the 'B' button. j/k I use a G13 pad and a mouse.
Hopefully they give you that option on the PC port...
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Hopefully they give you that option on the PC port...
I've never played a PC game that forced you to use a controller... :-Z
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I've never played a PC game that forced you to use a controller... :-Z
It probably won't force you, but depending on how much effort they put into the port you might end up being better off with an Xbox controller. Just because you can doesn't mean you'll want to. Does anyone who plays platformers on their PC use the keyboard?
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Have you been largely a console or pc gamer in your experience?
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I used to be pretty much all console. Now the newest "console" I have is a 3DS since all the other ones have just turned into shitty PCs so I've shifted to pretty much all PC.
IMO games usually work best with the sort of controls their genre was born with. Keyboard/mouse for FPS or RTS and controllers for platformers or fighters, etc. I switch back and forth between control schemes for different games on my PC. I even have have an input device I pretty much just use for visual novels (http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-NA16029-Multimedia-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA)...
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Yeah, this game seems more FPS to me. I've never had any issues using my PC setup to play anything unless i need a steering wheel and a set of pedals. Going the other direction is a whole different story IME however. I can map any command to any configuration that's convenient for me. Using a controller for a FPS is sick joke to me. I don't even know how people do it. Seriously, I have no clue how you hit stuff.
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Using a controller for a FPS is sick joke to me. I don't even know how people do it. Seriously, I have no clue how you hit stuff.
Definitely agree with that one.
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I play exclusively single-player games, where precision usually isn't so important. My desk is terribly unergonomic and I like being able to sit back.
EDIT: Uninstalled Witcher 3. Got to where *SPOILERS* you recruit people to fight against the Wild Hunt *SPOILERS* and I really I didn't give two shits about the story. What clinched it was how side quests were pointless due to you not need money and Witcher gear being OP, and the terrible swimming. I went to search for a chest and I could neither see anything and Geralt was just doing whatever he wanted and... I'd rather play something else for now.
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I mostly play single player games as well and have a cramped desk layout too.
I use an Belkin Nostromo N52 instead of a keyboard when gaming. I lean back and set it in my lap on on the arm of my chair. I'm eventually going to replace it with the left half of an ErgoDox. My old Belkin won't last forever and the new Razer ones have terrible drivers.
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If I had more space on my slide-out tray, I'd consider a nostromo or g13 on sale. Also the DS3 controller I use has been bugging out for months, should pick up a new one if it goes on sale (I have a PS3 so I'd have to a working DS3 on hand).
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Also, since I'm pessimistic about pretty much everything in modern gaming besides Bloodstained (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iga/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night) let's rain on some more parades.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/10185-E3-2015-Sony-Microsoft-Nintendo-Review
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Humble Bundle Weekly - Valdis Story (Think side-scrolling Devil May Cry) for $3. https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
The main humble bundle is Borderlands, but I'd only recommend the $1 tier which will net you the first game and most of the DLC. Borderlands 2 GOTY often goes on sale for <$10, and any extra DLC you can pick up later if you want. Only the Tiny Tina DLC is really worth it, and it's part of the GOTY.
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I'd consider a nostromo or g13 on sale.
I use a Razr Nostromo N52TE for FPS games, and I love it!
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Any love for the new Super Smash Bros.?
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Anyone play the new Batman game for PC? Is it any good?
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Warner brothers stopped selling it.
Runs like shit even on 980 Ti and it's missing random graphical enhancements that are on the consoles like rain drop effects on batman.
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Thank you for the update zerodeefex. I researched it after I read your post and you are correct. I read they are going to stop selling it for PC until an update is completed.
"Following a disastrous launch, sales of the PC version of "Batman: Arkham Knight" are suspended until an updated version is completed".
Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/pc-version-of-arkham-knight-pulled-2015-6#ixzz3eD0TSK1e
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What system did they use to develop the game?!?! Don't they use a PC even for the PS4/XbOne ports?!!? I mean, I just don't get it... Oh well... I will wait for it when it's cheap... :p
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They use pro level hardware to develop games to my understanding. That's how they get that eye candy for marketing.
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They use pro level hardware to develop games to my understanding. That's how they get that eye candy for marketing.
this
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That has to be it since at the moment even the consoles are based on x86 architecture and they seem to be performing well (after a 3.5gb patch of course -- on the PS4). But man, that's a big hit for WB and the third party in charge of the port. I guess someone has to modify their QA procedures!!!
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Calling OJ and Merv!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXU5k4U8x20
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That looks good!
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Looks very polished but I'm sick of battlefield games. Last BF I played seriously was BF3 which had a shit ton of problems, and last time I checked the attempts since were shitty. But I'd be willing to give this one a shot for the sake of jetpacks and pwning Anax.
I did play the shit out of both SW Battlefront 1 and 2 though.
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You're gonna get force choked like the rebel scum u are!
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So... I had a buy 2 get 1 coupon, had a couple of bucks in my GS account, have a huge backlog, and what did I do?!?!
Came home with:
Project Cars
NBA 2k15
Batman Arkham Knight
All for the PS4. I know...
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Looks very polished but I'm sick of battlefield games. Last BF I played seriously was BF3 which had a shit ton of problems, and last time I checked the attempts since were shitty. But I'd be willing to give this one a shot for the sake of jetpacks and pwning Anax.
IIRC BF3 had netcode problems that carried on over to BF4, which took about a year or so to finally get fixed.
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Double Dragon Neon and Trilogy for $2 https://www.indiegala.com/
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New Nvidia cards (960 and higher) will be coming with a code for Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain. http://www.geforce.com/games-applications/pc-games/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain/bundle
Thew new Tomb Raider will arrive on PC and PS4 in 2016. (The PS4 release being one year after the original launch on XB1)
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New Nvidia cards (960 and higher) will be coming with a code for Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain. http://www.geforce.com/games-applications/pc-games/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain/bundle
Thew new Tomb Raider will arrive on PC and PS4 in 2016. (The PS4 release being one year after the original launch on XB1)
By that time, Uncharted 4 would be out for a few months. That's a tough act to follow.
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It's sad, because I like TR more than Uncharted 1 & 2. Even if the sequel does turn out be a better game than U4, it's still going to be vastly overshadowed on the system.
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It's sad, because I like TR more than Uncharted 1 & 2. Even if the sequel does turn out be a better game than U4, it's still going to be vastly overshadowed on the system.
Tomb Raider has never crossed my radar as something to look into for some reason.
So, the PS4 version may be worth checking out? I'm a huge fan of the Uncharted series...#2, especially.
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Tomb Raider's story and characters are probably worse than Uncharted's, but the gameplay is very similar yet also significantly improved. 1) You can carry all of the weapons you pick up 2) You can upgrade them and your skills (durability, capacity, attack damage, etc) 3) There's a side focus on melee, so if you like jamming a hatchet into people's skulls, and 4) It's slightly less linear, not just pushing you from point A to B like an action film. You can walk around a bit, backtrack to pick up items after acquiring new abilities and weapons.
The PS4 version is the best version IIRC (well, depends on if you don't mind Lara's new face). The PC doesn't have the added graphical affects, but it does run stable at 60fps and gets discounted to $5 regularly.
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Tomb Raider's story and characters are probably worse than Uncharted's, but the gameplay is very similar yet also significantly improved. 1) You can carry all of the weapons you pick up 2) You can upgrade them and your skills (durability, capacity, attack damage, etc) 3) There's a side focus on melee, so if you like jamming a hatchet into people's skulls, and 4) It's slightly less linear, not just pushing you from point A to B like an action film. You can walk around a bit, backtrack to pick up items after acquiring new abilities and weapons.
The PS4 version is the best version IIRC (well, depends on if you don't mind Lara's new face). The PC doesn't have the added graphical affects, but it does run stable at 60fps and gets discounted to $5 regularly.
TR's game play is quite similar to The Last of Us, except with more ammo and less focus on stealth, and open(ish) map.
Maybe Uncharted 4 can adopt some game play mechanics from The Last of Us, probably not since Uncharted is faster paced.
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Just spent the better part of an hour trying to get nVidia drivers to work on Windows 10. I love their organization: the nVidia website, windows update and geforce experience each attempt to install their own driver version, of which versions at least two of the three are fucking broken poo
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Sorry to hear that. Maybe things will get better once win 10 officially launch.
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Holy shit, I was watching SGDQ and saw the tetris section. Holy fucking shit. Tetris The Grandmaster 3 is literally insane.
@Anetode - The version from Windows update is the one that works for me and my 780.
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Haven't seen a new driver from Nvidia for a month. I imagine they're working on a driver for release with Windows 10. Hopefully all the patches on release day don't break more than they fix/add.
Just finished building a new system a week ago and would prefer if it continues running just as smooth.
Looking forward to the gaming/streaming benefits of Windows 10 and DX12.
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King's Quest episode one comes out today. I am so fucking excited.
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Wait. What year is this?! I seem to remember the same announcement roughly 30 years ago.
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Has anyone tried the free PSN game Rocket League on PS4 this month? Super fun and retarded.
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Wait. What year is this?! I seem to remember the same announcement roughly 30 years ago.
That usually means it's a crowdfunded reboot these days...
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Has anyone tried the free PSN game Rocket League on PS4 this month? Super fun and retarded.
Oh hell yeah!
I'm addicted to that POS!!! LOL!
I'm not any good at it but I just can't stop playing it. That and Driveclub! Batman and others are waiting on the sidelines... think I will "platinum" both of those and then continue on with my backlog.
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Kings quest is excellent. WAY meatier than a telltale game. I really like it.
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Oh hell yeah!
I'm addicted to that POS!!! LOL!
I'm not any good at it but I just can't stop playing it. That and Driveclub! Batman and others are waiting on the sidelines... think I will "platinum" both of those and then continue on with my backlog.
Yupp!! I'm addicted too. Playing in a party with coordination makes it even better, although part of the game's draw is the chaos, especially 4v4. The game reminds me of what Marv said about sword fighting: "The repertoire of moves is simple - which probably meant that mastery would be difficult."
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Race the Sun is free for the next day, supposedly quite good http://store.steampowered.com/app/253030
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The co op Lara Croft game will be free on PS4 next month, and Limbo.
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For anyone else who's been playing the Telltale: Game of Thrones series...... :vomit: facepalm
This last episode has been some of the most poorly conceived and arbitrary writing I've ever had the displeasure of undergoing in a videogame. WTF. To be clear, I've already accepted that Telltale is only able to dangle the illusion of choice in front of you; that makes sense given the nature of how the game has to play out. But this same old, same old shockvalue, deus ex machina, random shit happening for the sake of being "emotionally engaging"......WTF. The pieces just don't fit in the puzzle.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised given that the same edgy "hey we killed the good guys" ploys have been overused by the HBO show. Just forget the gaping plot holes and nonsensical character motivation behind it all p:8 GRRM should be pissed that dumbass writers have raped his IP and turned it into shit....but I don't think he gives a fuck anymore.
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hello,
so, @OJneg, you're saying the books are better.
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hello,
so, @OJneg, you're saying the books are better.
It's like asking if HD800 is better than PortaPro
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Supposedly Life is Strange is one of the better (if not best) adventure games to come out recently. It's gone on sale a lot, but I keep getting the feeling that I'm not the right audience, even if I do like time travel and wide-faced girls.
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Thanks Kiro I'll give that a go
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Anyone else watching The International (or, waiting for the stream to come back online)?
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Anyone else watching The International (or, waiting for the stream to come back online)?
I tend to root for specific players rather than teams. Like, Arteezy or BurNIng before he retires.
Crazy prize pool though...
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I tend to root for specific players rather than teams. Like, Arteezy or BurNIng before he retires.
Crazy prize pool though...
Yeah, the teams change up too often, I root for Dendi, Puppey, Burning, and Arteezy. I kinda wish I still had that Arteezy tournament item from the old NEL season 1 days...
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Life is strange is pretty good. I do prefer king's quest to the newer telltale games as well.
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Supposedly Life is Strange is one of the better (if not best) adventure games to come out recently. It's gone on sale a lot, but I keep getting the feeling that I'm not the right audience, even if I do like time travel and wide-faced girls.
I'm really enjoying Life is Strange, but if you're mostly interested in time travel then it's probably not the game for you. If you want a playable version of The OC (yes, the show) with some time travel thrown in then go for it!
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I'm really enjoying Life is Strange, but if you're mostly interested in time travel then it's probably not the game for you. If you want a playable version of The OC (yes, the show) with some time travel thrown in then go for it!
I've never actually watched a whole episode of The OC, but I do like the intro track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq-S8CIU7VA
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New Humble Bundle has Pac-Man DX for a buck, if you happen to be a fan and not already own it. https://www.humblebundle.com/
Dark Souls isn't a good deal, since it's been $5 during the bigger sales.
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Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai was on sale at Fry's today for $100. Picked one up since I sold my original Fightstick TE for $100 recently. I can't wait for SFV.
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Has anyone checked out the upcoming Need for Speed Underground 3 Demo? It is still in the beta stages and not due for release until 2016, but the graphics look amazing!
https://youtu.be/8enRG7vfQcM
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It's coming out on November 3rd, 2015.
The title is Need For Speed. A reboot with cues from the underground series like deep customization and the street racing culture. It's developed by Ghost Games, the same studio that did 2013's Need For Speed Rivals. That game was very pretty as well. Both share the same game engine, Frostbite 3.
The seamless transition between live-action and cg in the video was clever. I'm also happy to see live-action cut scenes again.
Here's the newest trailer for Gamescom. Hopefully we'll see more gameplay soon from the convention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJIXQefMU8E
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Victor Vran. It's a Torchlight/Diablo-ish indie game, and it's pretty good. Biggest feature is that it has full gamepad support, so if you want to sit back...
Also the protagonist is the same voice actor as Geralt from The Witcher, so you can pretend it's him. (The "Vran" is supposedly a reference to an armor set from the games)
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So... after all the backlash, the delays and updates, Driveclub on PS4 is pretty fun! Have played it more than NFS Rivals, and Project Cars.
If you haven't played it, Rocket League is in another... ermm.. league! Man, so addicting! Definitely recommend it (PC and PS4)
Tried installing NBA2k15 on my PS4 and something's weird and it doesn't work! Screw it! This is the last time I buy it!!!
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Resident Evil 2 Remake announced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcW6W-xVl-8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQyGu4EqZsU
Another new Star Wars game, Star Wars 1313
=]
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Fallout Shelter for Android is up. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bethsoft.falloutshelter
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Resident Evil 2 Remake announced
Oh booooy... just what the world needs: another Resident Evil remake. I loved the original; played it on the PS1 so much that I could beat the game in under 2 hrs, unlocking the infinite Gatling gun.
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If you've ever wanted to know more about the old Mortal Kombat movie
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mortal-kombat-movie-oral-history-815287?facebook_20150818
Street Fighter one from awhile back
http://www.polygon.com/features/2014/3/10/5451014/street-fighter-the-movie-what-went-wrong
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Yay its finally here. After a month with my parts scattered all over the desk it arrived! (Couldn't wait)
(http://s8.postimg.org/blh8kpqed/IMG_1577.jpg)
It's so tiny! :)p5
(http://s27.postimg.org/mi7hp85sz/IMG1.jpg)
Temps ain't the best I've seen but its doable. PSU fan is going in the trash when I got time. Makes more noise then the whole system combined.
(http://s1.postimg.org/jxxw9ajkf/IMG_1590.jpg)
Almost bought a Titan X early on, talk about dodging a bullet.
Anyways happy gaming! :)p1
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If they ever make a "silent" version of the M1, I'd definitely have to consider it for my next build. That $200 tho... but seeing the current state of hardware performance, a good rig could easily last me the next five to ten years. One could maybe afford to splurge on the non-hot swappable components.
My Define R4 had USB ports that failed within a year.
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(http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/231160/header.jpg?t=1434524543)
Finished this yesterday. Nominated for Pyrate videogame leaderboard.
Has a real plot, challenging puzzles, intuitive & innovative mechanics, not boring.
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(http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/231160/header.jpg?t=1434524543)
Finished this yesterday. Nominated for Pyrate videogame leaderboard.
Has a real plot, challenging puzzles, intuitive & innovative mechanics, not boring.
It's appeared in the $1 tier of Humble Bundles a lot. I'll put up the Bat Signal if it reappears.
I haven't started it because last I checked, there was only partial controller support.
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Hmm, maybe that's fixed since it's now ported to PS4? I guess it depends when you checked.
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Hmm, the steam page does say full controller support now.
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Kickstarter page for Divinity: Original Sin 2 is up https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/larianstudios/divinity-original-sin-2
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(http://cdn.idigitaltimes.com/sites/idigitaltimes.com/files/2015/04/16/journey-ps4.jpg)
Finished this one yesterday. Fairly good, and does stir you with its simplicity and visuals, but I don’t know about being moved to the point of crying, lol. A few hyperbolic reviewers bill it as an emotional catharsis in the form of a game.
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Stealth Inc 2 free at HumbleBundle
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeq0YP3fonc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4URDNBlTaN8
Finished Final Fantasy XIII two months ago, this guy sums up how I feel about it.
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(http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/gregaman/bc809d75800668f4484296d310b7779e.jpg)
Two words: bearded Ryu
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(http://images.onesite.com/capcom-unity.com/user/gregaman/bc809d75800668f4484296d310b7779e.jpg)
Two words: bearded Ryu
That is so f**** up, even the hipsters have ruined a classic.
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It's fucking glorious! That costume is the best pre order bonus.
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The first hour of MGS V is absolutely amazing.
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86 pages of games and still nothing as good as GTA Vice City. Such is life.
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Oh my. Texture fill and particle effects (and less lens flare than JJ Abrams) ftw!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg_ht2GfQJU
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OH MY GOD GUYS
MY FRIEND WAS PLAYING MGSV
THIS HAPPENED
HE WAS LAUGHING SO HARD HE HAD TO PAUSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSuGpdRANYU
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86 pages of games and still nothing as good as GTA Vice City. Such is life.
Fallout 4? That game is going to be sweet. The best thing about the Fallout series is despite the short story line there is so much to do outside of the main story. I hated Skyrim but I love Fallout.