Games thread!

[Brutus2600]

Yeah I can see it getting better, we'll see. First boss fight sucked immensely, I'll admit I pretty much found a way to negate taking any damage and engage them without them hitting me.

Sniping from the area before. Killed 2/3 without taking a shot, probably the only way I could do it. I find the pick ups are a bit spare when needed and abundant when not.

In games like this (Fallout 3, Borderlands 1, etc) because of that very reason I find myself hoarding everything in the game. It gets bad enough that my virtual homes online could probably go on the Hoarders reality show :p

[Bill86]

In games like this (Fallout 3, Borderlands 1, etc) because of that very reason I find myself hoarding everything in the game. It gets bad enough that my virtual homes online could probably go on the Hoarders reality show :p

Yep yep, and I always play a sniper. It seems in most games it's VERY hard not to make a sniper overpowered. Just the general nature of sniping.

Haven't really checked out Darksiders 2 yet, Death just doesn't seem interesting enough. Anyone played that?

[madwilliamflint]

Hit L13 Zero yesterday. (My depth perception still isn't back to normal.) Yeah, gun sway is a problem. But in B1 they made a real big deal about accuracy and stability bonuses. Looking through the skill trees I see the same here, so I'm not worried. By the time I was in the 50s with Mordecai I was sniping things I could barely see through a 2.7x.

Like that they finally have an "installation wide" stash, AND that it only holds a few things.

The mission planning was a little poor. I spend a LOT of time running back and forth between multiple zones to tag something and come back.

Did find a gun named "3 Dog" though, so that made me happy :)

All in all the writing is a little crass in more than a couple places; enough for me to shake my head. But we're talking about Anthony Burch here so I suppose we couldn't ask for much in the way of high-brow plotlines.

Enough of the preliminaries. I'm going back in. o/

[Bill86]

So far I'm level 9. The game, like most...which is kind of annoying, is gear based big time. I picked up a purple sniper rifle, the name eludes me right now, and I am one shotting 75%+ of the mobs. Grabbed a purple shotgun and the big dudes are no longer a problem.

I really wish they would focus more on skill and story than items and gear. The dialogue is good but not great. Overall so far it's fun and I'll finish it surely but certainly not as epic or hype worthy as it should be or was anticipated to be.

I'll agree on the missions as well. Many things in the game seemed to be done just to extent the game time. Driving through and getting jumped by a bunch of horsecrap mobs you can gun down easily, just takes an extra minute or two. Driving that extra distance, just adds game time. I remember back in the day when you would get 40-80 hours out of a game and it hardly felt unreasonably extended.

I wish there was more witty-crass dialogue. That's what makes the game interesting for me. Certainly not the gameplay which has been done a hundred times by now. That's all games have to offer these days, dialogue and story. Everything else has been done much more than once, so if they don't have that.....they can't offer much. Or maybe I'm just getting burned out on video games. Been a good long ~20 year ride.

Getting back to it.

[madwilliamflint]

... Or maybe I'm just getting burned out on video games. Been a good long ~20 year ride.

Getting back to it.


Yeah. I'm starting to get there myself. Had a bit longer of a run. But even in B2 I'm getting a rapidly rising "yeah, but... I already pumped over 100 (damn near 200) hours into something just like this." There's less different than I'd like really, though maybe it opens up a bit in the 20s like its predecessor.

[madwilliamflint]

But hey! Torchlight 2 came out today *\o/*

:-/

[Bill86]

Yeah. I'm starting to get there myself. Had a bit longer of a run. But even in B2 I'm getting a rapidly rising "yeah, but... I already pumped over 100 (damn near 200) hours into something just like this." There's less different than I'd like really, though maybe it opens up a bit in the 20s like its predecessor.

I think I got real close to 15 last night but I called it. I wish the maps were bigger, going back to old areas really sucks. I hope it picks up soon, so far it just seems like Borderlands....2.

[oooo35980]

Yep yep, and I always play a sniper. It seems in most games it's VERY hard not to make a sniper overpowered. Just the general nature of sniping.

Haven't really checked out Darksiders 2 yet, Death just doesn't seem interesting enough. Anyone played that?

Darksiders 2 is amazing, in theory, for some reason I can't put my finger on it is incredibly easy to put down though. I think it's all the irritating yet easy to figure out puzzles and platforming.

[Bill86]

Darksiders 2 is amazing, in theory, for some reason I can't put my finger on it is incredibly easy to put down though. I think it's all the irritating yet easy to figure out puzzles and platforming.

I really just hope it wasn't like the first one. War was a fun character, the story was moderately interesting but the puzzles were BEYOND retarded. I had to youtube half the game, what a waste.

Death....eh I didn't find him as fun to play in the few seconds I played. We'll see.

Still playing Borderlands 2, I really can't see how people pay for these games...it's VERY underwhelming and extremely frustrating. The story is meh.....

[oooo35980]

They went the other way in darksiders 2, puzzles are so easy you just end up feeling like you can't be bothered and going to make a sandwich or watch TV or something, it is an exercise in tedium. The story so far isn't exactly compelling either. Death is as cool as War was though.

[Bill86]

Ah damn, seems like another miss. I really am not too hopeful for the next upcoming few years in PC gaming. I am looking forward to the new Hitman but that's really about it.

[Bill86]

I'm officially giving Borderlands 2 a 5/10....if you paid for it 3/10. Terrible game. What kind of company TRIES to make a product that pisses off it's consumer? Idiots.

NEVER have I died so many times in any one game. I've died probably 25 times.

[Brutus2600]

Really? I dunno, I thought it was nice they made it a little more difficult than BL1, because even on the second (more difficult) playthrough BL1 was a cakewalk.

Sorry you don't like it :(

[Bill86]

It's just every boss has EXACTLY one strategy....if you don't know it you die countless amounts of times, losing all your money, to get the boss down after you learn how.

How linear. I don't like being forced to do everything, no options or alternative tactics.

Also the mechanics of each boss are WAY too similar, avoid the attacks because they can and will one-two shot you. They introduced that "insta-gib" crap years ago and it's been ruining gaming since. We get it, you want us to do things one way...your way.

No game I have ever played involved dying this much because you aren't doing the EXACT thing they want you to.

The storyline is pretty crappy as well.

Disappointing. I'm trying to play it through but if I die a few more times I'll just grab a trainer and they can eat it....I'll play it my way.

What ever happened to options and multiple strategies?

Did gaming companies ever think that MAYBE just MAYBE we want a nice story with pretty simple gameplay? Not every game should entail being constantly challenged by silly mechanics you will eventually get through anyways. The only thing that accomplishes is frustrating you. They do it on purpose sometimes too, like for example you "respawn" just a touch out of the way of where ever you died. Just enough to make you walk an extra minute or two. They are stretching the game time.....

Something tells me at the end of this game there really is only 15-20 hours if that but they stretched it to justify the price tag.

The loot half these bosses drops sucks as well. Got that thresher down and it dropped...nothing. But I died probably 8 times trying to kill it.

/end rant.

[Ender]

Well, I can't wait for DOA 5 :D

[madwilliamflint]

It's just every boss has EXACTLY one strategy....if you don't know it you die countless amounts of times, losing all your money, to get the boss down after you learn how.

How linear. I don't like being forced to do everything, no options or alternative tactics.

Also the mechanics of each boss are WAY too similar, avoid the attacks because they can and will one-two shot you. They introduced that "insta-gib" crap years ago and it's been ruining gaming since. We get it, you want us to do things one way...your way.

No game I have ever played involved dying this much because you aren't doing the EXACT thing they want you to.

The storyline is pretty crappy as well.

Disappointing. I'm trying to play it through but if I die a few more times I'll just grab a trainer and they can eat it....I'll play it my way.

What ever happened to options and multiple strategies?

Did gaming companies ever think that MAYBE just MAYBE we want a nice story with pretty simple gameplay? Not every game should entail being constantly challenged by silly mechanics you will eventually get through anyways. The only thing that accomplishes is frustrating you. They do it on purpose sometimes too, like for example you "respawn" just a touch out of the way of where ever you died. Just enough to make you walk an extra minute or two. They are stretching the game time.....

Something tells me at the end of this game there really is only 15-20 hours if that but they stretched it to justify the price tag.

The loot half these bosses drops sucks as well. Got that thresher down and it dropped...nothing. But I died probably 8 times trying to kill it.

/end rant.

DAMMIT!

I wanted to love it so badly. But you've really nailed it. The constructor bot was the worst. I finally figured out that (on the first iteration) the turret that kept spawning behind it was a quick "revive" kill, so I'd just plug away until dying, then beat that thing up for the revive. But that's after a clean dozen deaths.

The storyline is a mess. It's pretty much the General Knoxx storyline.

I'm marginally determined to OP Zero and finish it, with the hope that they'll kick Burch off the writing team in time for the DLCs.

[VirtualSmitty]

FTL: Faster Than Light. It's damn near impossible but I like it.

[Ender]

I'm picking up my doa5 tonight. Can't wait!

[Apoco]

Finally got around to playing through LIMBO over the weekend.

Started up on Braid and on Dungeons of Dredmor. Dredmor is a ton of fun. Over on reddit.com/r/Dredmor they post weekly challenges for noobs...I'm failing MISERABLY at them, too :tu
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[madwilliamflint]

*\o/*

I'm happy to say that, in to L25, Borderlands 2 has done exactly what I hoped. It took that long to grow in to itself. I suppose it's either a function of gearing/skilling up or the early zones just sucking wind. But now I'm good with it.

The amount of stuff I have to sell is just driving me insane. I've maxed out my inventory (27? seems low.) And no matter how much I sell, I've always got too many things I'd like to try, even with a full bank and stash.

I suppose if I was really driven I could create other toons, get them to sanctuary, then use them as packhorses. But I'm just not that motivated.

But then, Dishonored is coming :)

[madwilliamflint]

Anyone noodled around with the new Skyrim DLC? I pulled it down last night but haven't had time enough to breathe twice in a row, much less play games.

Plus, it seems that Dishonored pre-downloaded.

[Lucky_Hippo]

Finnally found some time to sit down and start slashing my way through God of War III. I'm loving it so far and looking forward to GOW 4 before I've even finished. LOL


Lucky

[Ender]

The new Dead or Alive 5 is pretty good. They did a great job on the voices now...if anyone out there cares.

[Drez]

i cant wait for halo and call of duty :tu

[Robulous78]

Anyone Have any info on half life 3? Just a shot in the dark...

[Ender]

i cant wait for halo and call of duty :tu

I got Halo pre-ordered.

[VirtualSmitty]

Anyone Have any info on half life 3? Just a shot in the dark...

No sign of it any time soon, but if your feeling nostalgic the awesome Black Mesa mod for Half Life 2 finally came out not too long ago

http://release.blackmesasource.com/

[oooo35980]

Anyone noodled around with the new Skyrim DLC? I pulled it down last night but haven't had time enough to breathe twice in a row, much less play games.

Plus, it seems that Dishonored pre-downloaded.

It's alright, I played through the vampires campaign and it was pretty decent. I get the feeling the dawnguard campaign is going to have you do the exact same things as the vampire campaign.

There's a bug where the follower you get nerfs the crap out of your vampire powers when she is a follower. So your new vamp powers seem lousy until you finish the questline.

Overall it's decent but buggy. Falling through the world, NPCs getting stuck in combat. Door not opening when they should to let the bad guys through. So you end up stuck in combat behind a locked door with enemies on the other side. Reload last save fixed the bugs for the most part.

[Apoco]

Dishonored review by TotalBiscuit/CynicalBrit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INPKd4JGtsk&feature=g-u-u)

Seems fun...but i just really can't get behind the watercolor/soft edge art style. It looks SO cartoony. It's why I struggle through RAGE and couldn't really get behind Borderlands 1 or 2 :(

But everyone else seems to like it. Maybe I just need to get with the times or something...

[VirtualSmitty]

Dishonored review by TotalBiscuit/CynicalBrit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INPKd4JGtsk&feature=g-u-u)

Seems fun...but i just really can't get behind the watercolor/soft edge art style. It looks SO cartoony. It's why I struggle through RAGE and couldn't really get behind Borderlands 1 or 2 :(

But everyone else seems to like it. Maybe I just need to get with the times or something...

I am not a fan of the look either honestly. Kills the immersion for me.

[oooo35980]

I'm glad I'm not the only one, I have never understood why cell shading ever took off. It drives me crazy, even if I can put it out of my head and play the game anyway it's always there. The 4th (or was it 5th) Prince of Persia was totally ruined for me. I can't get 15 minutes in without turning it off.

[Apoco]

So I heard the Hymn of Fayth from Final Fantasy 10 the other day and it lit a burning urge in me to start playing. I installed and configured PCSX2 on my PC today, ripped in FFX, dumped my PS2 bios, and am now playing FFX on PC.

FEELS GOOD, MAN.

[madwilliamflint]

See I like it in Borderlands. That look worked with the game very well.

I'm only an hour in to Dishonored though. The 16 hour work day is brutalizing me. I replayed the first mission a couple times trying to get through it without wasting a bunch of guards, but I can't quite get the knack of how I can tell if I'm visible or not when stealthed.

[madwilliamflint]

Having trouble getting in to Dishonored. It's... Well, it's Thief 4 really. Everything takes so damn long.

[Apoco]

XCOM is my latest addiction.

[VirtualSmitty]

Crusader Kings 2, new Legacy of Rome expansion just came out, so addicting :tu

[irratebass]

Just picked up Max Payne 3 for Free (traded in a bunch of stuff that I would never finish) Really enjoying it, once I beat it I might get Sleeping Dogs.

[irratebass]

I'm glad I'm not the only one, I have never understood why cell shading ever took off. It drives me crazy, even if I can put it out of my head and play the game anyway it's always there. The 4th (or was it 5th) Prince of Persia was totally ruined for me. I can't get 15 minutes in without turning it off.

The only game that had Shell Shading worth a damn imo was Jet Grind/Set Radio for the Dreamcast, damn I miss my Dreamcast....was a great system.

[Starscream]

The only game that had Shell Shading worth a damn imo was Jet Grind/Set Radio for the Dreamcast, damn I miss my Dreamcast....was a great system.

Cell shading was a pretty good style for Ultimate Spiderman. It gave the game that comic book/graphic novel feel.

[irratebass]

I'm glad I'm not the only one, I have never understood why cell shading ever took off. It drives me crazy, even if I can put it out of my head and play the game anyway it's always there. The 4th (or was it 5th) Prince of Persia was totally ruined for me. I can't get 15 minutes in without turning it off.

Cell shading was a pretty good style for Ultimate Spiderman. It gave the game that comic book/graphic novel feel.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that....that did benefit the game imo...btw, I didn't mind it in Borderlands

[kaisersozei]

XCOM is my latest addiction.

Yep, same here :banger It's just as good as I remember the original. The only problem I'm having seems to be with multi-level missions, camera positioning on the agents is kind of tough. But I can't really complain, it's an awesome game.

[madwilliamflint]

Pulled the demo down this weekend but haven't had a moment to myself to mess with it.

I was only half hearted about it 'til I saw you guys frothing over it.

Somehow I missed the originals when they came around. I tried playing them (through Steam I think) but they were just too .... old (says the Wizardry 1 on Apple ][ veteran) and I couldn't get in to them.

[Starscream]

Pulled the demo down this weekend but haven't had a moment to myself to mess with it.

I was only half hearted about it 'til I saw you guys frothing over it.

Somehow I missed the originals when they came around. I tried playing them (through Steam I think) but they were just too .... old (says the Wizardry 1 on Apple ][ veteran) and I couldn't get in to them.

Agreed. I'm a huge retro gamer, but the original looks too boring for me in this day and age. Some games don't hold up well with age.

[madwilliamflint]

Agreed. I'm a huge retro gamer, but the original looks too boring for me in this day and age. Some games don't hold up well with age.

And, because you said "retro gamer" I simply have to say "Dungeon Keeper 2".

[BeerAdvocate]

I cant wait until next Tuesday = Assasins Creed III !!!!!!!!!!!!
Its going to be fun killing red coats!!

[irratebass]

I cant wait until next Tuesday = Assasins Creed III !!!!!!!!!!!!
Its going to be fun killing red coats!!

Think I'll wait till Black Friday to pick this up, hopefully I can get it at a discount.

[VirtualSmitty]

And, because you said "retro gamer" I simply have to say "Dungeon Keeper 2".

I recently re bought both DK1 and 2 on GOG.com. I still think those are Peter Molyneuxs best games.

[irratebass]

Any Dead Island fans???

http://www.examiner.com/article/first-details-emerge-for-zombie-sequel-dead-island-riptide

[madwilliamflint]

I recently re bought both DK1 and 2 on GOG.com. I still think those are Peter Molyneuxs best games.

Yeah me too. I couldn't actually play DK1 though. It was just too...CGI.

I'd never heard his name before. I'm just not that much of a game wonk.

Populus was a blast IIRC. I seem to recall it being really easy.

[madwilliamflint]

Any Dead Island fans???

http://www.examiner.com/article/first-details-emerge-for-zombie-sequel-dead-island-riptide

heh. I've had QUITE enough zombirificness. Dr. Ned's about as far as I'll go.

[irratebass]

So I just heard a rumor that GTA5 will be released on March 1st and it's supposed to be on the December issue of Game Informer.......I don't believe that, they have never released a GTA game that early, so time will tell.

[Starscream]

So I just heard a rumor that GTA5 will be released on March 1st and it's supposed to be on the December issue of Game Informer.......I don't believe that, they have never released a GTA game that early, so time will tell.

Guess I better catch up and finally complete San Andreas and GTA IV. I liked both of those, but couldn't really get into them. The series peaked with Vice City. Greatest game of all time. Well, maybe a tie between that and Super Mario Bros.

I miss the small map where I could memorize every single turn, corner, jump, and building. I haven't played it in years and I can still give you directions to anywhere you wanted to go in Vice City to this day. Not to mention the greatest soundtrack of all time.

[oooo35980]

I think as developers reach the limits of current gen consoles sequels are becoming more or less content updates. It wouldn't surprise me at all if gta5 came out very soon and looked exactly like gta4 with a different story and cast. Hell look how fast they crap out assassins creed games.

[Starscream]

I think as developers reach the limits of current gen consoles sequels are becoming more or less content updates. It wouldn't surprise me at all if gta5 came out very soon and looked exactly like gta4 with a different story and cast. Hell look how fast they crap out assassins creed games.

They already made three separate games out of GTA IV. GTA V will be set back in Los Santos/San Andreas.

But you're right about new games being just content updates, especially over at EA. I'm sick of the Madden series. I refuse to buy the new ones every year just for roster updates.

[irratebass]

just got my fall update on xbox. in typing this from there using ie9

[Robulous78]

But you're right about new games being just content updates, especially over at EA. I'm sick of the Madden series. I refuse to buy the new ones every year just for roster updates.

AMEN! Was wondering if I was the only one that thought the Madden series was starting to get stretched a little thin...

[irratebass]

Just beat Max Payne this morning.....great ending!

Soooo, I found out I have over 20k points on my Gamestop Powerups rewards thing, so I just bought the coupon for $20 off a used game....now I need suggestions on what to get next?

I am looking for a 20-50 hour game, nothing really with a bunch of side missions, like Max Payne this was a great game for me, I usually only get about an hour to pay in the mornings and maybe 2 hours on Sunday nights so nothing too long.

I am thinking about:

The Witcher (but I head the difficulty is wonky, either too easy on easy and too hard on medium)

Sleeping Dogs

NHL 2013

Send em' too me, will probably go tomm after the event or maybe Sunday.

[oooo35980]

The Witcher is a great game, the story is great and you get to make a lot of choices. #1 was great, #2 is even better. I had no issues with the difficulty being too hard, it was pretty easy throughout with some decently hard parts. People complaining about the difficulty are just nitpicking because honestly there isn't a lot to ***** about with the game.

[VirtualSmitty]

I have been pretty happy with Assassins Creed 3. Isn't as good as the last few, main character and story line aren't as good, but they made some nice improvements and there is a heck of a lot to do.

[irratebass]

The Witcher is a great game, the story is great and you get to make a lot of choices. #1 was great, #2 is even better. I had no issues with the difficulty being too hard, it was pretty easy throughout with some decently hard parts. People complaining about the difficulty are just nitpicking because honestly there isn't a lot to ***** about with the game.

I have been pretty happy with Assassins Creed 3. Isn't as good as the last few, main character and story line aren't as good, but they made some nice improvements and there is a heck of a lot to do.

Thanks guys, The Witcher is still on my radar, I didn't see it when I was there, but check out this deal:

I picked up AC3 for $6!!!!!! I had the $20 off coupon for a used game, traded in Max Payne for $12 :td and had $6.97 left over from a gift card from last Christmas

Also, my buddy gave me Dishonored, so I am tackling both now

[Starscream]

I have been pretty happy with Assassins Creed 3. Isn't as good as the last few, main character and story line aren't as good, but they made some nice improvements and there is a heck of a lot to do.

I can't wait to try it out. The Revolutionary War setting looks awesome.

[Starscream]

AC III has an Easter egg with the Konami code. Look it up! Enter the konami code at a certain spot and you will see the Turkey Assassin! I'm always happy to see the Konami code in today's ga,es, no matter how ridiculous.

[Apoco]

Finished up XCOM yesterday. I had a ton of fun with that game - I've already started a second campaign - but I'm not going to be trying to make it through this one quite as quickly.

I've been playing around with sleeping dogs lately. It is fun enough - the EXACT same story line as True Crimes, though.

I seem to spend most of my time trying to convince myself to not play WoW again. I want to so badly, though...
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[oooo35980]

Try this if this doesn't convince you WoW is evil and manipulative, nothing will. (http://www.cracked.com/article_18461_5-creepy-ways-video-games-are-trying-to-get-you-addicted.html)

[Starscream]

In honor of the soon to come out GTA V, I'm playing some GTA IV. Nowhere as good as Vice City nor as addictive, but it's still a great game. I miss the small map from Vice City that I still have memorized in my head even though I haven't played it in years. Plus, Vice City had the greatest soundtrack of all time!

[irratebass]

Announced yesterday G4 cancels X-play and Attack Of The Show, new shows will air until the end of the year.

Basically G4 cancels G4

Bye Bye Comic Con and E3 Coverage

[kaisersozei]

Finished up XCOM yesterday. I had a ton of fun with that game - I've already started a second campaign - but I'm not going to be trying to make it through this one quite as quickly.


I finished on Normal setting and had a blast, so I started a Classic campaign a few weeks ago. For some reason, it's significantly harder than I expected the second time through. And that's even after I feel like I'm playing smarter, especially on the tactical missions. I think the game cheats.

[madwilliamflint]

Picked up Endless Space this weekend. Ended up getting sucked in to it for Endless Time, which seems only appropriate I suppose.

I get blindsided by all of those games, (Civ*, etc.) I'm cruising along and all of a sudden my population happiness is at 3% and I encounter a single enemy fleet that's insanely powerful.

[irratebass]

Enjoying AC3 so far....was walking and cougar jumped on my head and that is one hat you don't want to be wearing brothers........man scared the sh!t out of me lol

[Apoco]

...freaking WoW...I couldn't stay away any longer...

I feel like turning in my WoWAA chip, man.

[madwilliamflint]

HA! Don't feel bad man. I went back to spreadsheets in space.

I MAY tag WoW again, just to see what's up.

[VirtualSmitty]

So many good steam sales! I wish Valve wasn't so good at taking my money :r

[madwilliamflint]

I've got to say, nothing is really hitting me this time around.

The problem of course is that it's only because I've bought everything already :-/

I DID just discover though that Origins has a Command & Conquer collection for download for $25 that's awesome. No more screwing around with Zero Hours CDs.

[VirtualSmitty]

I've got to say, nothing is really hitting me this time around.

The problem of course is that it's only because I've bought everything already :-/

I DID just discover though that Origins has a Command & Conquer collection for download for $25 that's awesome. No more screwing around with Zero Hours CDs.

I picked up XCOM and Dishonored and received Doom 3 BFG edition as a gift. I've been busy, Dishonored and XCOM atre bot hgreat and the best part about the Doom 3 bfg edition is the classic doom wads. Used a wad/mod called brutal doom and it is sick!

[irratebass]

I got Dead Island for Christmas and I can't stop playing it...anyone played or still playing this and wanna co-op?

[madwilliamflint]

I picked up XCOM and Dishonored and received Doom 3 BFG edition as a gift. I've been busy, Dishonored and XCOM atre bot hgreat and the best part about the Doom 3 bfg edition is the classic doom wads. Used a wad/mod called brutal doom and it is sick!

They got me.

The "grand encore" sale had XCOM. Everybody raves about it, so I pulled the trigger. Downloading now.

Besides, I can only fruitlessly farm The Warrior so many times before just getting bored. Until they raise the level cap in Borderlands 2 I'm backing off. (Though I'll hit next week's DLC, to be sure.)

[Apoco]

So I'm watching some footage from DmC 2013...this doesn't even look vaguely like a devil may cry game. It makes me sad :(

[madwilliamflint]

Never played any of 'em. Console thing?

[Apoco]

Mostly yeah. It is...er....WAS a game all about technical combos. The trick was seeing how to combine each attack to get the highest rating.

The story line and ambiance were also pretty cool.

But in this generation they have change the main character, made the ambiance one where even the walls say f*** you (no, seriously, it is written on the walls), and you can get the highest score via pure button mashing.

DEAD :(

[hazydat620]

Battlefield anyone? XBL makeupee yurslf I'll be on for a bit.

[irratebass]

The Walking Dead, has anyone played this downloadable game on Xbox Live? This is how games should be made.....lots of choices and very hard choices at that. Very emotional game....I played episode 1 (out of 5) and I'm hooked now.

This is also available as a free download on the iPhone.

[hazydat620]

I like TWD on XBLA, Especially since each episode is 5.00 and you can buy them at your leisure, like you I was hooked and bought ep.2 but have yet to venture farther, ep. 2 is way better than 1, way more to do.

[irratebass]

I like TWD on XBLA, Especially since each episode is 5.00 and you can buy them at your leisure, like you I was hooked and bought ep.2 but have yet to venture farther, ep. 2 is way better than 1, way more to do.

I just finished Ep 2 & downloaded 3......whew still an emotional roller coaster ride.

[VirtualSmitty]

Crysis 3 - good but I liked the first two games better
Mechwarrior Online - good timesink
Dead Space 3 - enjoyed it, I def recommend

Bunch of good games coming out this month. I'm looking forward to Castlevania Mirrors of Fate, Bioshock Infinite, Starcraft 2 zerg expansion, Army of Two (had fun with the first two games!) and the new Tomb Raider.

[hazydat620]

Bio Shock infinite is the only game I have thought about buying in a while, but still then I might wait for it to become digital on XBLA. Far cry 3 is already on demand, they're turning them over quicker now. Hopefully this is the trend, I can't wait for the day I can download digital day of the release. Hell I just got Fallout 3 last night for 5$ almost got the first bioshock also for 5$ but knew the new one was coming out, so I held off.

[irratebass]

Just finished The Walking Dead last night..........Wow what an ending.

I am looking forward to Bioshock

[Apoco]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85uwJr5M2n0

Final Fantasy X / X-2 trailers.

I'M READY - BRING IT

[Apoco]

Working my way through Hitman: Absolution.

What are you all playing these days? A bunch of Bioshock junkies, I assume.
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[madwilliamflint]

I took a break and uninstalled everything for a while. But I'd actually been cranking heavy in Skyrim again. BL2 had it's level cap increase but it's just too little too late. I'll play the new class when it comes out, but enough is enough.


I'll go back and put a few dozen more hours in Skyrim I'm sure. I have yet to do the latest DLC.

[irratebass]

Working my way through Hitman: Absolution.

What are you all playing these days? A bunch of Bioshock junkies, I assume.
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Threw in Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock and have been spazzing out to that as of late.

[madwilliamflint]

So I succumbed to the draw and reinstalled steam and Dishonored, which I bought but had never gotten past the prologue of.

Good Lord is that fun. I've just reached the point where... I was saying to myself "well, that was short" then there was a wonderful plot twist. So don't go spoilin' it.

I'm going perfectly nonlethal the whole way through. It's a little easier than I expected. But that's okay. My next playthrough I'm going to kill EVERYthing.

[irratebass]

Just finished Dead Island on Sunday and picked up Lego Batman 2 for a whopping $16!

[rooneymurph]

Gotta hop in on this after seeing there was a thread for it!

Unless specified, presume everything I'm playing is for the PS3.

As of late, it's been all about Injustice. Quite possibly one of the best fighting games out there -- absolutely loving that. Both story mode and multiplayer is worth it; a solid investment.

Redbox'ed Bioshock Infinite and spent an overnight beating it. (Well, not overnight, just most of an afternoon, evening, and late night hours.) Liked it, didn't LOVE it.

Still chugging through Kingdoms of Amalur, which satisfies my jones for fantasy games, given that I sold my copy of Skyrim back when Bethesda wasn't going to release DLC for the PS3.

[irratebass]

Gotta hop in on this after seeing there was a thread for it!

Unless specified, presume everything I'm playing is for the PS3.

As of late, it's been all about Injustice. Quite possibly one of the best fighting games out there -- absolutely loving that. Both story mode and multiplayer is worth it; a solid investment.

Redbox'ed Bioshock Infinite and spent an overnight beating it. (Well, not overnight, just most of an afternoon, evening, and late night hours.) Liked it, didn't LOVE it.

Not a fighter fan, but what I have seen of this really looks good, last fighter I played was probably Tekken 3

I have heard that about Bioshock, shame really because i loved the 1st 2....oh bring on Saints Row and GTA :banger

[madwilliamflint]

The single thing I'm jealous of you console gamers for is the ability to rent and sell used games.

[Blak Smyth]

Went back to playing Rainbow Six Vegas 2 recently, $6.00 for a used copy:tu
Gotta love terrorist hunt!

[irratebass]

Went back to playing Rainbow Six Vegas 2 recently, $6.00 for a used copy:tu
Gotta love terrorist hunt!

Helly yeah! I'm excited about the new one, but I doubt I will buy on release day.

[oooo35980]

Gotta hop in on this after seeing there was a thread for it!

Unless specified, presume everything I'm playing is for the PS3.

As of late, it's been all about Injustice. Quite possibly one of the best fighting games out there -- absolutely loving that. Both story mode and multiplayer is worth it; a solid investment.

Redbox'ed Bioshock Infinite and spent an overnight beating it. (Well, not overnight, just most of an afternoon, evening, and late night hours.) Liked it, didn't LOVE it.

Still chugging through Kingdoms of Amalur, which satisfies my jones for fantasy games, given that I sold my copy of Skyrim back when Bethesda wasn't going to release DLC for the PS3.

I picked up Injustice for Xbox 360, I hate the 360 controller for fighting games though so it went back a couple days later.

[rooneymurph]

Not a fighter fan, but what I have seen of this really looks good, last fighter I played was probably Tekken 3

I have heard that about Bioshock, shame really because i loved the 1st 2....oh bring on Saints Row and GTA :banger

Injustice is essentially the same engine as Mortal Kombat; the story line is sweet in that you're not playing one character all the way through. You switch up, which makes the story more intelligent (although you obviously have to suspend disbelief).

GTA V's preordered already (!) and I just watched the footage from E3 yesterday at work (TV's in the restaurant) of Saints Row 4. Holy cripes. Battlefield also looked sick -- I'm not very good at it, but they demo'ed (live) a 64-person multiplayer match with all players on the stage at once. It was SWEET.

[rooneymurph]

I picked up Injustice for Xbox 360, I hate the 360 controller for fighting games though so it went back a couple days later.

Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the controller for the PS3 for fighting games! The analog stick doesn't want to do what I want it to -- it makes me long for the old school "stand up arcade" version.

[irratebass]

I'm thinking about ditching the Xbox (after 5 committed years) and switching to PS4.

[Lockspur]

The last "new" game I played was Halo 4. Loved it.

Lately I've gone back to old reliable titles...Just Cause 2 is awesome for just hopping around and wrecking stuff. The dialogue is hilariously cheesy, but the sheer scale of the open environment is amazing.

I also started over on Splinter Cell: Conviction. I've been playing co-op with it for a while and my skills have improved. So I'm trying the campaign on harder settings. Plus it's the last SC game with Ironsides as Sam. :(

[rooneymurph]

Traded in a couple of games for Need For Speed: The Run. I love NFS: Most Wanted and Hot Pursuit, and finally decided to snag this. It's different, and harder -- but it's a bit addictive. Definitely glad I snagged it.

[rooneymurph]

Reserved "The Walking Dead" (the first one, not the second game with the guys from the actual show) through Redbox.com (which is a great way to save a crapload of money, IMHO). Played Episode 1 so far, and whereas it's not a fast, action-packed game, it's definitely a cool game to check out. I don't want to say too much as it would ruin the surprise and the gameplay for you -- but I recommend renting it if possible.

[rooneymurph]

Just returned the rental of The Last Of Us, which has been nothing short of fantastic. After my first time renting it, I was cursing it out. Apparently all I needed was to step away for a day and reconsider my plan of attack in one area.

The soundtrack is fantastic, the voice acting excellent, and it's probably the best "capture" of human interaction I've seen in a game -- less creepy than Heavy Rain. I suggest checking it out.

[irratebass]

Reserved "The Walking Dead" (the first one, not the second game with the guys from the actual show) through Redbox.com (which is a great way to save a crapload of money, IMHO). Played Episode 1 so far, and whereas it's not a fast, action-packed game, it's definitely a cool game to check out. I don't want to say too much as it would ruin the surprise and the gameplay for you -- but I recommend renting it if possible.

I loved the Walking Dead, check out pages 91 & 92 for my takes on it.

[madwilliamflint]

Anyone getting caught in the fever of the Steam summer sale? I picked up BioShock Infinite and Tomb Raider so far. It's making me crazy.

[irratebass]

Finished the story on Lego Batman 2 the other day, now giving it a break and have been playing Tomb Raider (Highly Recommended)

[rooneymurph]

Traded in a few games Tuesday and picked up Ni No Kuni -- not a big JRPG fan, but it got really good reviews so I thought I'd give it a shot. Slow to start, but it's picking up.

Also snagged the Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, which has all the DLC -- the DLC makes it COMPLETELY worth it.

[Apoco]

Civilization 5 has consumed my soul.

Also - nice pickup on Fallout: NV. I have played through that game 3 or 4 times now. Love it!
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[Apoco]

Under a week until GTA5.

I have the day after release off from work. I'm ready.
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[stearns]

anybody try diablo 3 for consoles? had too crappy of a computer to use the pc version, I might go ahead and pick one up for ps3

[madwilliamflint]

Currently:

Saints Row 4
Final Fantasy XIV. MMO Crack.

Finally got myself off of Skyrim after 673 hours logged. (ugh.)

[oooo35980]

Played D3 on Xbox for about a week, I don't know why but it didn't grab me like it's predecessors, was good for a play through though, decent story for a Diablo game.

GTA 5 is awesome, the special abilities are great additions, the cars are 1000x better than any other GTA game, they look so much like real world cars they might as well have "Ford" or "Chevy" or "Bugatti" stamped on em. It's also a lot more graphic in other areas, so much so that I fully expect GTA 6 to have full on hardcore ****o scenes.

That said, some of the dialogue is stupid, especially in Franklin's early missions, I ended up muting the TV for most of them because I was just tired of hearing it.

[madwilliamflint]

Played D3 on Xbox for about a week, I don't know why but it didn't grab me like it's predecessors, was good for a play through though, decent story for a Diablo game.

Yeah I got bored with it really fast. (PC). I definitely regret having dropped the cash on it.

[madwilliamflint]

I'd bought Tomb Raider back on a steam sale (summer?) and finally played it through...

in two sittings. Awesome.

[Ender]

I'm not sure about Destiny. I looks really cool but I hear it's going to be a lot like WOW. I'm not sure if I want to get into a game that sucks you in like that. But it looks so cool.

[ciara]

I'm looking forward to any types games, I feel boring in the Fifa-14.

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Watching the wife play Witcher 2. It was 10 bucks on Xbox live.
Looks cool so far

[DirtRider500R]

Finally got Battlefield 4 a few days ago (Xbox 360). Had some fun with some gameplay editing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut2tsF-8-q0

[VirtualSmitty]

Total War:Rome 2 has been my game of choice for the last few months. Haven't had a lot of time to play, but i've enjoyed it especially lately now that it has been patched to be playable :r

[Apoco]

Final Fantasy X HD got released.

I think my girlfriend is getting tired of me talking about sphere grids...
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[Dude Here]

Been playing GTA 5 for the last few weeks. Great game, especially playing as Trevor. He's like the embodiment of the past GTA games.

Stick of Truth will be next whenever I get bored of GTA.

[irratebass]

Been playing GTA 5 for the last few weeks. Great game, especially playing as Trevor. He's like the embodiment of the past GTA games.

Stick of Truth will be next whenever I get bored of GTA.

Stick Of Truth is fun and fairly short (from what I have been told, but well worth it).

[Apoco]

Stick Of Truth is fun and fairly short (from what I have been told, but well worth it).

I've heard the same. But since I've heard it's really short, I'm waiting until I see it under the $20 mark.

I think the REAL news right now is that goat simulator is finally out. We can all experience goatliness!
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[madwilliamflint]

ohai! I remember this place :-)

Been busy playing ESO (spectacular), Saints Row 2-3-4 (again and again and again) and for some reason I can't quite fathom...

WoW.

[madwilliamflint]

I've heard the same. But since I've heard it's really short, I'm waiting until I see it under the $20 mark.

I think the REAL news right now is that goat simulator is finally out. We can all experience goatliness!
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Yeah. I smell summer Steam Sale.

[Apoco]

ohai! I remember this place :-)

Been busy playing ESO (spectacular), Saints Row 2-3-4 (again and again and again) and for some reason I can't quite fathom...

WoW.

The evil, evil WoW. The new interns at work caught wind of the fact that I used to play and are all encouraging me to start again.

BUT I KNOW THAT WoW IS DA DEBIL!
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[madwilliamflint]

I very nearly don't understand why I like it.

I've never been good. I've never done any raiding or endgame content. I've never gotten above level 60 or so. Hell, I never even group.

But it's just nice bubblegum for my brain every now and again.

I'd so much rather play EvE for the same effect, but you can't avoid the pvp nightmare of EvE.

[madwilliamflint]

Watch Dogs? Thoughts?

I can't decide. I'm caught up in the hype train.

[VirtualSmitty]

Watch Dogs? Thoughts?

I can't decide. I'm caught up in the hype train.

I am not impressed with it. Played it for an hour, turned it off, went back to Rome 2.

[Apoco]

I am not impressed with it. Played it for an hour, turned it off, went back to Rome 2.

I enjoyed it for a couple of hours.

...and haven't really played it since. It's just GTA5 with some basic hacking included, albeit very dumbed down hacking.

Not to mention on PC driving a car is hilariously bad. I have to switch to my 360 controller just to not feel drunk.
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[madwilliamflint]

Damn steam sale. *twitch* Bought a couple things not worth buying just 'cause of my itchy trigger finger. All the big name stuff that's going on sale is stuff I've already got.

I thought about picking up Metro. But...meh.

[madwilliamflint]

while waiting for: Shadow of Mordor and Borderlands 1.5

I've ..uhm... been back to, erm...

Spreadsheets in space

(I KNOW I KNOW)


EDIT: Along with the few hours a week of Saints Row IV, which I always manage to get in.

[Victor808]

while waiting for: Shadow of Mordor and Borderlands 1.5

I've ..uhm... been back to, erm...

Spreadsheets in space

(I KNOW I KNOW)


EDIT: Along with the few hours a week of Saints Row IV, which I always manage to get in.

I liked Borderlands 1, never tried 2... might give that a shot.
Waiting on a reboot of an old old game I used to play on the C64 - Wasteland... to finish.

[madwilliamflint]

I liked Borderlands 1, never tried 2... might give that a shot.
Waiting on a reboot of an old old game I used to play on the C64 - Wasteland... to finish.

I enjoyed the hell out of 2. But I did enough playthroughs early on that when they started spamming DLCs (and there are a LOT of them) I just got bored. The writing in 2 is a bit lackluster; a bit heavy on the beavis and butthead humor.

Nothing beat the DLCs from 1 though.

I'd say wait 'til it goes on sale on Steam for some ridiculous price.

[Victor808]

I enjoyed the hell out of 2. But I did enough playthroughs early on that when they started spamming DLCs (and there are a LOT of them) I just got bored. The writing in 2 is a bit lackluster; a bit heavy on the beavis and butthead humor.

Nothing beat the DLCs from 1 though.

I'd say wait 'til it goes on sale on Steam for some ridiculous price.

I did like a few of those DLCs... zombie islands and whatnot.
Is 1.5 coming out for the new consoles? I've been thinking about getting a new console but haven't seen a game which looks fun enough to pull the trigger.

[madwilliamflint]

I did like a few of those DLCs... zombie islands and whatnot.
Is 1.5 coming out for the new consoles? I've been thinking about getting a new console but haven't seen a game which looks fun enough to pull the trigger.

Not for the new ones. The homepage says 360 and PS3. They'll port it eventually, no doubt.

[Byaah]

Hey B/SOTL!

I am a huge WoW nerd, been at it since Vanilla :D

Looking forward to WoD coming out soon!

[madwilliamflint]

Hey B/SOTL!

I am a huge WoW nerd, been at it since Vanilla :D

Looking forward to WoD coming out soon!

I actually just re-upped on Friday. Logged in and found that last time I quit I deleted all my toons.

[Byaah]

I actually just re-upped on Friday. Logged in and found that last time I quit I deleted all my toons.

haha, oops! Are they going to restore your toons or has it been to long? Also, what server?

[madwilliamflint]

haha, oops! Are they going to restore your toons or has it been to long? Also, what server?

Nah. Just started over. 3 15s in a few hours.

I've actually no idea. Just a "new player" recommended low volume one. I don't guild generally, so it didn't matter.

[Byaah]

Gotcha! Well have fun in WoW brother! If you have questions feel free to PM me :D

[Bill86]

Low pop servers are a bad idea. Everything is expensive and gold is harder to make. High pop servers are best, but a good medium isn't bad either.

If anyone lands on Kil'jaeden, Horde obviously, and needs anything. Let me know, or if you're horde on any server...I can probably help you out quite a bit.

[VirtualSmitty]

Resident Evil Remake is out on PC tomorrow, I am excite.

[joshnauburn]

Anybody on here still on Xbox 360?

[joatmon]

Anybody on here still on Xbox 360?

I am. Still Xbox One-less.

[irratebass]

Anybody on here still on Xbox 360?

I'm on both :banger

[Porch Dweller]

Fallout 4 is being unveiled tomorrow (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-02-fallout-4-is-real-and-its-being-revealed-tomorrow), apparently. I'm so thrilled I think I peed a little. :D

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

So excited, you're not the only one with a rusty zipper James.

Also, anyone on here getting TES online for xbox one?

[Porch Dweller]

I'm playing through Half-Life 2 (including Episodes 1 & 2) for the first time in a long while. It's really held up well and is still a blast to play. But having spent a bunch of time playing Fallout 3 and Skyrim in the interim, I can't help but feel a bit "confined" by the linearity. It's still such a great game but I'd love to have an expansion pack that gives you the freedom to explore more. Imagine a persistent, open-world game set in and around City 17...:dr :D

[irratebass]

Holy crap!!!! I have a chubby right now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBZfcyx7xY4&feature=youtu.be

[irratebass]

So, I had a $10 off coupon that expires today...so I bought Fallout 4 W/a free downloadable copy of Fallout 3 for the low low low price of $32!! :D

It pays to be a Best Buy gamer member.

[sikk50]

Anybody on PS network want to add me? I need more friends....

Sikk50

[irratebass]

Recently picked up:

Rise Of The Tomb Raider
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Anyone played GTA: Cunning Stunts yet? Thinking about getting this, so me & the boy can race....even there are curse words, can always just turn the sound down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_35Z4eQfg

[bruceolee]

Consoles:
PS3
Xbox 360
Wii
PS4
Xbox One S
Wii U

Handheld:
GBA
3DS XL New
PSP
Retroduo that plays SNES games and is portable and awesome!

Currently playing Skyrim Special Edition for XB1 S. Nothing to really add. Looks great upscaled to 4k. One of the greatest games ever made and looks purty as well.

Gears of war 4. Nothing new here. The mechanics are the same, story is good. At this point it's a guilty pleasure that i enjoy.

The console I enjoy the most believe it or not is the Wii U. Just great, fun games. Not everything has to be so complicated story-wise and I do enjoy puzzles but it really is the most underrated console.

I've been on a Zelda kick and finally beating all the old games I never could as a kid.

I started with playing Ocarina of time 3D for the first time ever and it was just a flat out amazing game. One of the best ever made.

Majoras mask 3D is also great but haven't finished it yet

A link between worlds is just a nostalgia bomb which looks and sounds amazing. The music alone is worth the price

Wind waker HD is my favorite on console. i know some hate the sailing but with the added swift sail it makes the game amazing by taking some of the tedious work out of it. It looks amazing as well in 1080p. Since buying it I've played it through 4 times at 100% completion

Twilight Princess HD looks and is amazing but it is much darker than I'm used to. The HD alone makes it work it because it's just so beautiful

Skyward Sword I really tried. I got about halfway through before giving up. The Wiimote just killed it for me and unless they rework it to use with a regular remote i won't try it again otherwise a beautiful game as well

link to the past I don't have to say much. It's one of the greatest games ever made period. if you want a modern update of it just play a link between worlds

Right now I'm playing links awakening on 3DS virtual console and enjoying it like crazy. This is a gem that i completely missed. I highly recommend it


As far as PC gaming goes it's just been a very long time for me. Right now I have a late 2013 iMac with a Nvidia geforce gt 750m so I'm not lighting up the world running bootcamp. I'm hoping that when my health issues are better and back at work that i'll be able to build me a high end gaming PC but for right now financial priorities go to my health.


So, what are you playing right now? What consoles? PC specs? Just curious. :)