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Title: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2005, 05:17:12 PM
I thought I's start a thread about the good and bad videos games out there.  So post whatever you like and dislike so some of us know what games to rent/buy or pass on.  Or post about games you are curious about and some might know about.

I rented Call of Duty, Finest Hour last week and thought it was awesome.  It takes place during WWII and you are a russian soldier at first, then a brit and then an american.  Its very realistic and once you get the controls down its alot of fun.  You get to control tanks and jeeps and blow alot of shtein up.  I beat the game in 5 days on easy, but it was still really challenging.  I couldn't imagine trying it on medium.   I'd def recommend the game to anyone who likes 1st person war games. 

Games I've want to try out:

Prince of Persia 2, Devil May Cry 3, Gran Turismo 4, ESPN Baseball 2K5 anyone get to try these out yet??? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 15, 2005, 05:19:43 PM
Will have to grab Gran Turismo 4 at some point, definitely.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 15, 2005, 05:20:30 PM
like my other thread said...

Resident Evil 4 :yay

but only cool people with gamecube can play it for now.  ;D

i've looked at call of duty. but how does it compare to Medal of Honor: Frontline? (Rising Sun was not very good overall, or at least not as good as Frontline)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 15, 2005, 05:21:03 PM
Currently Im playing MGS3.   Great game.  I refuse to buy Turismo again, the game is so good it sucks the life out of you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 15, 2005, 05:21:50 PM
You're right.  You won't need a video game to suck the life out of you soon.  Marriage has the same effect.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on March 15, 2005, 05:23:35 PM
I'm still pounding on Doom 3. I play about an hour at a time...but it's taking me forever to get through it. And sometimes is scares the shtein out of me (figuratively).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 15, 2005, 05:23:46 PM
Im sorry to hear that Mrs. TAFKAFF has that affect on you.   Make sure to repeatedly hit the  select button in between rounds next time.   :crazy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on March 15, 2005, 05:27:10 PM
ESPN Baseball is decent, but the graphics are terrible. MVP is a lot better
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 15, 2005, 05:33:11 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 15, 2005, 05:17:12 PM
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Games I've want to try out:

Prince of Persia 2

Recently finished it and it was unbelievable, if you liked the first one, then you're gonna love this one. Just started 'X-Men Legends' and so far it's alright. I'll probably buy Star Wars Republic Commando next time I'm near a GameStop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on March 15, 2005, 05:42:24 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on March 15, 2005, 05:27:10 PM
ESPN Baseball is decent, but the graphics are terrible. MVP is a lot better

Bought that last week at the beginning of spring break, which was a bad idea because that is all I did during the week.  If you are looking for a very authentic simulation this is the way to go. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2005, 05:43:28 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on March 15, 2005, 05:20:30 PM
like my other thread said...

Resident Evil 4 :yay

but only cool people with gamecube can play it for now.  ;D

i've looked at call of duty. but how does it compare to Medal of Honor: Frontline? (Rising Sun was not very good overall, or at least not as good as Frontline)

I never played the others, but from what i heard its similiar, but i also heard call of duty is better than those two. 

Ive tried to rent Prince of Persia, but errrtime i got to blockbuster its out.  damn no late fees keep that one copy out all the time i suppose. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 15, 2005, 05:48:05 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 15, 2005, 05:23:46 PM
Im sorry to hear that Mrs. TAFKAFF has that affect on you.

Only when she wants to.  Which is pretty much always.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: YogurtSlinger on March 16, 2005, 12:14:39 AM
Recently converted from a PS2 to an XBox, and Halo 2 has been the game of choice of late. Getting online and shooting people from work is a nice touch...  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: dpierce on March 16, 2005, 09:17:42 AM
Quote from: MURP on March 15, 2005, 05:21:03 PM
Currently Im playing MGS3. Great game. I refuse to buy Turismo again, the game is so good it sucks the life out of you.

I bought Gran Turismo 4 it the day it shipped. It blows GT3 out of the water. Simply amazing. Better graphics, more realistic response in the vehicles, and the AI's more aggressive - although it's still no match for my "Goggles Pisano" driving technique.

Your quote might explain why I've been so tired lately too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: dpierce on March 16, 2005, 09:24:16 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 15, 2005, 05:43:28 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on March 15, 2005, 05:20:30 PM
like my other thread said...

Resident Evil 4 :yay

but only cool people with gamecube can play it for now.  ;D

i've looked at call of duty. but how does it compare to Medal of Honor: Frontline? (Rising Sun was not very good overall, or at least not as good as Frontline)

I never played the others, but from what i heard its similiar, but i also heard call of duty is better than those two. 

Ive tried to rent Prince of Persia, but errrtime i got to blockbuster its out. damn no late fees keep that one copy out all the time i suppose.

I bought both Call Of Duty and Medal Of Honor: Rising Sun at the same time. While I'm a both a Navy Vet and a WWII Pacific War history buff, I favor Call Of Duty a little more. The graphics are better (Activision still got it) and the gameplay is spectacular. I had to stop playing for a while because it was so addictive - well, that and GT4 arrived in stores.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 16, 2005, 10:36:53 AM
I'm all out of games to play until Jade Empire ships next month. I've jumped back into Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude this week to help pass time time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on March 16, 2005, 10:58:37 AM
I recently bought a copy of NBA2K5....maybe one of the best basketball games I've played.  I think it may be the first one that makes it impossible make a pass through and opposing player...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on March 16, 2005, 11:03:02 AM
I just finished Prince of Persia two and it was a great game. I didn't get all the power ups and water sword though, so I might have to do it again to get to the bonus fight at the end. In the meantime I'm in the market for a good game. I might trade both of my prince of persia's in for something else. Don't know yet. Gotta play the rental game to see what I like.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on March 16, 2005, 11:49:24 AM
I rented Call of Duty FH and played online. It's pretty good, capture the flag was fun, kept me interested for a sec.  I still play socom II and I've read some reviews about socomIII and its going to be an awesome game. I will pop in Fight Night from time to time also.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on March 16, 2005, 12:27:31 PM
I received MGS:3 for x-mas and played it a bit.  I liked it a lot.  Then, for my birthday i received GTA: San Andreas and haven't played MGS:3 since.  A couple weeks later, i received a copy of City of Heroes.  Got my girl hooked on that game.  I started playing Madden again.

too many games, not enough time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 16, 2005, 12:46:09 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on March 16, 2005, 11:03:02 AM
I just finished Prince of Persia two and it was a great game. I didn't get all the power ups and water sword though, so I might have to do it again to get to the bonus fight at the end. In the meantime I'm in the market for a good game. I might trade both of my prince of persia's in for something else. Don't know yet. Gotta play the rental game to see what I like.



I fought the 'Dahaka' at the end and he's a bitch to beat. Not as hard as the final battle with the Empress, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on March 16, 2005, 12:54:35 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 16, 2005, 12:46:09 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on March 16, 2005, 11:03:02 AM
I just finished Prince of Persia two and it was a great game. I didn't get all the power ups and water sword though, so I might have to do it again to get to the bonus fight at the end. In the meantime I'm in the market for a good game. I might trade both of my prince of persia's in for something else. Don't know yet. Gotta play the rental game to see what I like.



I fought the 'Dahaka' at the end and he's a bitch to beat. Not as hard as the final battle with the Empress, though.

Really? I would have thought that he would be harder. If you beat him does the end video change or does he still fail to change his destiny thus getting us ready for a part III
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on March 16, 2005, 01:01:11 PM
Uhhh can you not tell the complete ending or throw up a disclaimer for those of us who haven't beat it yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 16, 2005, 01:02:24 PM
Ummm.... My mom got me Pac-Man for Christmas in 1981.  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on March 16, 2005, 01:04:01 PM
Quote from: geowhizzer on March 16, 2005, 01:02:24 PM
Ummm.... My mom got me Pac-Man for Christmas in 1981.  :paranoid

Should have asked for Pong.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 16, 2005, 01:10:09 PM
Quote from: NGM on March 16, 2005, 01:04:01 PM
Quote from: geowhizzer on March 16, 2005, 01:02:24 PM
Ummm.... My mom got me Pac-Man for Christmas in 1981.  :paranoid

Should have asked for Pong.

I'm old enough to remember Pong like this:
(http://www.myatari.net/issues/may2002/images/pong.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on March 16, 2005, 01:22:23 PM
Zoinks yo.  That looks like it is in Austin Power's shag pad.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 16, 2005, 01:47:58 PM
Im gonna have to try NBA 2K5.

Anyone play Mercernaries yet???

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 16, 2005, 02:16:50 PM
the EB Games down the street from me had NHL 2005 marked down to $12 NEW. :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 16, 2005, 05:53:28 PM
The wife bought me GTA: San Andreas for Christmas.


I haven't played it once yet.   :-X
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 16, 2005, 05:58:23 PM
Quote from: TAFKAFF on March 16, 2005, 05:53:28 PM
The wife bought me GTA: San Andreas for Christmas.


I haven't played it once yet.   :-X

I heard that game makes you want to car-jack people. Can't wait till it's available for X-Box.  :evil
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on March 16, 2005, 06:06:30 PM
San Andreas is a hell of a lot of fun.  Huge upgrade from the earlier releases.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 16, 2005, 06:08:12 PM
Quote from: Mad-Lad on March 16, 2005, 06:06:30 PM
San Andreas is a hell of a lot of fun.  Huge upgrade from the earlier releases.

That's what I'm afraid of.  I don't have time to be THAT unproductive and hate myself that much.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on March 16, 2005, 06:51:34 PM
MLB 2004 by far is still one of if not the best baseball game out there. PS2.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 16, 2005, 08:18:12 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 16, 2005, 05:58:23 PM
Quote from: TAFKAFF on March 16, 2005, 05:53:28 PM
The wife bought me GTA: San Andreas for Christmas.


I haven't played it once yet.   :-X

I heard that game makes you want to car-jack people. Can't wait till it's available for X-Box.  :evil

I rented the game the day it came out and i went to pick my buddy up that night.  As i was on my way i saw two cop cars at a gas station.  First reaction was to floor it right into them, thank god i realized i wasn't playing the game.   :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbfan788 on March 16, 2005, 09:38:27 PM
if anyone likes RPG's, then xenosaga ep. 2 is the way to go, and FF X is still th best non sports game evr made.  In sports, MVP and NBA are very fun as well.   And GT 4.  ahnds down, no contest.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 16, 2005, 09:55:51 PM
Quote from: mcnabbfan788 on March 16, 2005, 09:38:27 PM
if anyone likes RPG's, then xenosaga ep. 2 is the way to go, and FF X is still th best non sports game evr made.  In sports, MVP and NBA are very fun as well.   And GT 4.  ahnds down, no contest.

Maybe this is better in the Stupid Questions thread, but here goes:  If it's a "Final Fantasy," why have there been more than 10 of them?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbfan788 on March 16, 2005, 10:04:42 PM
One of the worlds great unanswered qustions. mraketing gimmick?

Kinda like how many licks to the center of the tootsie pop.

I did that, and they sent me a hat that said dum dums.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbmvp on March 17, 2005, 01:11:14 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 16, 2005, 01:47:58 PM
Im gonna have to try NBA 2K5.

Anyone play Mercernaries yet???



yeah i rented it. It is awesome. If you like to blow things up. Its a game for you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 17, 2005, 12:41:00 PM
Quote from: geowhizzer on March 16, 2005, 09:55:51 PM
Maybe this is better in the Stupid Questions thread, but here goes: If it's a "Final Fantasy," why have there been more than 10 of them?

And why is it the only thing they ever have in common is a guy named Cid?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbfan788 on March 17, 2005, 10:18:23 PM
Uh, marketing gimmick?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on March 18, 2005, 03:00:59 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 16, 2005, 08:18:12 PM

I rented the game the day it came out and i went to pick my buddy up that night. As i was on my way i saw two cop cars at a gas station. First reaction was to floor it right into them, thank god i realized i wasn't playing the game. :-D

That's funny cuz I would do the same thing after I got Burnout 3 - except I wanted to drive into tanker trucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 18, 2005, 05:22:21 PM
i found a new must have:

(http://images.trygames.com/images/games/37145f41e8234123f2374cab358f3009/computer_game_cover_detail.jpg)



QuoteCreate and manage your own successful farm with John Deere American Farmer. You'll decide what crops to plant, livestock to raise, employees to hire, equipment to purchase and structures to build. Plagues, weather, market trends, employee skill level and much more will play a role as you make decisions that will determine the ultimate success of your farm.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on March 18, 2005, 05:25:27 PM
Nothing beats American Idol
(http://www.videogamereview.com/Channels/VideoGameReview/images/products/Product_285719.jpg)

Maybe this
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006FDLL.01-A1NDBS7YGOPBD6.MZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 18, 2005, 05:27:46 PM
how about the unthinkable MDS...


(http://images.trygames.com/images/games/1e7d5185143188837b7475980ff3959e/computer_game_cover_detail.jpg)



QuoteLemonade Tycoon casts you as the entrepreneur. Start with a small lemonade stand. Then, you select the best location, check the weather forecast, perfect your recipe, set your price, and manage your inventory. To be profitable, you must make good business decisions and increase cash reserves, enabling you to move to a higher traffic location, buy a refrigerator, a faster cash register, and an automatic juicer. Squeeze out the competition as you become the Lemonade Tycoon. Post your results on the Lemonade Stock Exchange (LSX) and see how your business compares to others around the world.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 18, 2005, 06:18:18 PM
alright guys this is getting out of hand... ;D

Although that John Deere game reminds me of Oregon Trail for some reason.  That would be cool if you could shoot varmits that get into yer crops an such.   :sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 18, 2005, 10:02:28 PM
I miss Oregon Trail!  It was great!  Your friend got a broken leg and was dead in 3 days!   :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 18, 2005, 10:18:47 PM
I recently bought both NBA 2K5 and College Hoops 2K5 of the two I like the college version better.  The NBA version has much better graphics, the thing that pisses me off about it is making free throws too difficult imo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 21, 2005, 01:45:20 PM
anyone play "God of War" for PS2 yet?  IGN gave it a rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is the 2nd highest rated PS2 game ever by them (behind GTASA).   Looks like a cool game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 21, 2005, 01:59:23 PM
I just started GTA:SA this weekend... fo' sho'.  So much for having a life for the next month.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 21, 2005, 05:38:15 PM
was looking at the future releases IGN page and came across some interesting PS2 titles:

QuoteReservoir Dogs

Based on the Quentin Tarantino flick, game remains faithful to the original movie, with gamers able to play all the key characters, including the infamous Mr Blonde. Take on the role of key policemen, plus take part in large multi-player games. As well as a significant amount of combat action involved in the heist itself (which is described in the movie as a "bullet festival") the game also includes a number of highly charged driving escape sequences.


QuoteFamily Guy

This new game from Take-Two's 2K Games will introduce the Griffins to gamers everywhere with a new video game title for multiple platforms. In the game, being developed as a third person action/adventure, players will take on the role of multiple characters such as Stewie, Brian the Dog, and Peter, the hapless patriarch, as they interact with many of the citizens of Quahog.


QuoteThe Godfather

The book by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola's classic film serve as dual inspirations for Electronic Arts' action/adventure The Godfather. In it gamers can join the Corleone family to exploit loyalties and fear as they rise through the ranks to become Don in 20th century New York City. Carry out orders, earn respect, and make the Big Apple all your own. Featuring non-linear gameplay, The Godfather provides players with countless choices for solving family problems with brutal violence, skillful diplomacy, or a cunning mixture of both. From mob hits and bank heists to drive-bys and extortion, step deep inside a world where intimidation and negotiation are your tickets to the top.


QuoteScarface


The Scarface video game will create a gameplay environment that authentically recreates the historical time period of the film, touching on politics, news items and events of the day. Players will travel through the steamy, often violent streets of Miami, the irie islands of the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and various other locales and will interact with a world full of seedy and dangerous characters to procure information, negotiate business deals, smuggle contraband and avoid rivals and DEA on a mission to rebuild their fallen empire.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbfan788 on March 21, 2005, 10:46:08 PM
Scarface,a nd Family Guy!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on March 21, 2005, 10:50:47 PM
Doesn't beat the lawnmower game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 21, 2005, 10:55:05 PM
Whoa those games sound pretty awesome murp.  i think they need to make a VG about kill bill.   :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2005, 10:23:13 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 18, 2005, 06:18:18 PM
alright guys this is getting out of hand... ;D

Although that John Deere game reminds me of Oregon Trail for some reason.  That would be cool if you could shoot varmits that get into yer crops an such.   :sly
http://www.classicgaming.com/rotw/otrail.shtml  The old apple version :)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbfan788 on March 23, 2005, 10:28:21 AM
Awesome.  Whoerver had the idea ofr that game is now rich as hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LilSusqBirder on March 23, 2005, 07:54:04 PM
Anyone else try the Fight Night games?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 23, 2005, 07:59:54 PM
Quote from: TAFKAFF on March 18, 2005, 10:02:28 PM
I miss Oregon Trail!  It was great!  Your friend got a broken leg and was dead in 3 days!   :-D

I can remember that game.

I can remember sitting, waiting for the 2 or 3 minutes, to load Epyx Summer Games on my old Commodore 64.  And then staring, almost gawking, as the "stunning" graphics of the game.  :-D

Ah, the old days...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on March 24, 2005, 07:52:26 AM
I just liked hunting.....and I sucked at the raft part....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 25, 2005, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: mikey418 on March 24, 2005, 07:52:26 AM
I just liked hunting.....and I sucked at the raft part....

me too.  i remember trying to fly through typing class in elementary, just so i could play oregon trail.   :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 25, 2005, 12:55:43 PM
what about the other game in school on every computer.. the fishing one.  Called Odell Lake I believe?  That game was awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on March 25, 2005, 01:48:13 PM
Quote from: LilSusqBirder on March 23, 2005, 07:54:04 PM
Anyone else try the Fight Night games?

Got Fight Night RD. 2 about a month back.  I have to say it is a large improvement over the first.  New work out mini-games and you can be your own cutman during a fight.  The music is still irritatingly repetative but thats easy to ignore.  The main flaw I think as in every boxing game is the AI.  Each type of fighter has an easy way to beat them, just find it and you will KO them by the third round.  Still worth a rent at least fo sho.  8 out of 10

Also Number and Word munchers was the shiznit back in the day.  MURP are you talking about the game where you were a fish and had to surivive by eating algae, plankton, other larger fish etc?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 25, 2005, 02:12:26 PM
Quote from: NGM on March 25, 2005, 01:48:13 PM
Quote from: LilSusqBirder on March 23, 2005, 07:54:04 PM
Anyone else try the Fight Night games?



Also Number and Word munchers was the shiznit back in the day.  MURP are you talking about the game where you were a fish and had to surivive by eating algae, plankton, other larger fish etc?

Oh yea i remember that game now.  LOL
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 25, 2005, 02:25:56 PM
yeah, that one.  so stupid it was genius.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 25, 2005, 02:52:20 PM
Dang, Number and Word Munchers were a staple of my school when I started teaching...  :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on March 25, 2005, 02:53:27 PM
I LOVED Number Munchers.....now if only they marketed a game pack with that, Word Munchers, Murp's fish game, and the Oregon Trail on PS2 disc....I'd own it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 25, 2005, 02:56:58 PM
Quote from: mikey418 on March 25, 2005, 02:53:27 PM
I LOVED Number Munchers.....now if only they marketed a game pack with that, Word Munchers, Murp's fish game, and the Oregon Trail on PS2 disc....I'd own it.

I actually saw Oregon Trail, 5th Edition, at Target today.  I think it was $25.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 25, 2005, 02:58:05 PM
Oregon Trail 5 cost more than NBA2K5.  a wacky world we live in.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 28, 2005, 02:31:37 PM
Rented Prince of Persia 2 this weekend, got it on the game pass cause i plan to play it for awhile.  Its a really awesome game, thats even challenging on easy setting.  Running along walls and trying to figure out the best route is like an obstacle course.  Im at a part where I need to find the hourglass room in the first couple of missions.  I am totally lost and seem to be going back to the same part over and over again.  I know im missing a certain jump.  Anyone whos played know where im at?  Overall its a badass game:yay :yay

I rented NBA2K5 also and i wasn't that impressed at all with it, compared to NBA Live 05.  The game play seemed slower and the players movements were too computer like.  In NBA Live they were more realistic and fluid in movement.  Maybe i have t play it some more. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 28, 2005, 02:37:04 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 28, 2005, 02:31:37 PM
Rented Prince of Persia 2 this weekend, got it on the game pass cause i plan to play it for awhile.  Its a really awesome game, thats even challenging on easy setting.  Running along walls and trying to figure out the best route is like an obstacle course.  Im at a part where I need to find the hourglass room in the first couple of missions.  I am totally lost and seem to be going back to the same part over and over again.  I know im missing a certain jump.  Anyone whos played know where im at?  Overall its a badass game:yay :yay

You'll have to be a little more specific. You wind up going to that middle section and the Hour Glass Chamber a bunch of times (like 5 or 6 if I recall). Are you past the point where you put the sword into the pedestal?

I just saw the online trailer and TV commercial for Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. At first I wasn't going to play it because Pandora Tomorrow blew, but this game looks incredible.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 28, 2005, 02:43:40 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 28, 2005, 02:37:04 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 28, 2005, 02:31:37 PM
Rented Prince of Persia 2 this weekend, got it on the game pass cause i plan to play it for awhile.  Its a really awesome game, thats even challenging on easy setting.  Running along walls and trying to figure out the best route is like an obstacle course.  Im at a part where I need to find the hourglass room in the first couple of missions.  I am totally lost and seem to be going back to the same part over and over again.  I know im missing a certain jump.  Anyone whos played know where im at?  Overall its a badass game:yay :yay

You'll have to be a little more specific. You wind up going to that middle section and the Hour Glass Chamber a bunch of times (like 5 or 6 if I recall). Are you past the point where you put the sword into the pedestal?


No I have not gotten to that point with the sword in the ped.  I basically have been on the run from the dahkara(sp?, big black demon) and ive gotten away, but now i seem to be going back the the room where u can change the castle from old to new?  Ive come across the mummi, but havn't found him yet.  When i change the castle back to old, worn out way, i view my map and my destination point is the map, colored in, but when the castle is in the new clean way that section of map is not filled in.  So Im running around looking for the hourglass room in the old and always end up back in the old/new changing room.  Does this make any sense? :-D  :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 28, 2005, 02:52:01 PM
In the lever room (with the pedestal) did you turn it to the 3 O'clock position? Once you do that you run along one of the walls and do some climbing.

After that should be the first time you fight the Brute (Use the time slow and you should be able to kill him with one sand tank)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 28, 2005, 03:11:26 PM
Lever room?  No clue what you mean by that.  Ill have to do some exploring tonight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 28, 2005, 03:14:42 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 28, 2005, 03:11:26 PM
Lever room?  No clue what you mean by that.  Ill have to do some exploring tonight.

The lever room is the same room where you put the sword in the pedestal. When you turn that lever, the rock formations change allowing you to go into the rooms in the walls and beyond the main platform.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 28, 2005, 03:16:48 PM
I just bought Brothers in Arms yesterday, so far it is very cool.  The only thing I don't like thus far is the acting in the animated portions definately below par.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 28, 2005, 03:45:29 PM
Quote from: Double J on March 28, 2005, 03:16:48 PM
I just bought Brothers in Arms yesterday, so far it is very cool.  The only thing I don't like thus far is the acting in the animated portions definately below par.

i saw that over the weekend. do you actually play as the real members of Easy Company? (lipton, winters, Guarnere...etc)?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 28, 2005, 05:08:28 PM
ok not really to do with actual games, but i have a question about the network adapter for the PS2.  I went today to buy it and then read the back and realized i wasn't sure how it is set-up.

First i'll explain my set-up.  I have my tv and playstation in the basement.  I have my computer and cable internet upstairs in my studio.

Do i need to run an ethernet cable from my studio upstairs to the basement or get a wireless router plug something into the ps2 network adapter? 

Or is there such thing as a cable to ethernet converter cord?  Is the network adapter for the PS2 an actual modem?  Im confused?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 28, 2005, 05:16:30 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 28, 2005, 05:08:28 PM
Do i need to run an ethernet cable from my studio upstairs to the basement or get a wireless router plug something into the ps2 network adapter? 

pretty much

Quote from: mussa on March 28, 2005, 05:08:28 PM
Or is there such thing as a cable to ethernet converter cord? 

nope

Quote from: mussa on March 28, 2005, 05:08:28 PM
Is the network adapter for the PS2 an actual modem? 

nope
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 28, 2005, 07:51:51 PM
thanks wingy - now it all makes sense. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 28, 2005, 08:26:02 PM
I picked up NARC today.  Pretty good so far especially for 19.99.  The actual gameplay graphics are pretty oldschool sort of like syphon filter for PS.  I've only played about an hours worth but i would have to say for the money its pretty entertaining and worth the cash.  Plus SuperFly is playing in the background when your beating up hippies and stealing they're stash  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 28, 2005, 08:31:19 PM
I read the other day that Take Two (the folks that put out the ESPN 2kx games) made an exclusive arrangement with the MLB players-- just like EA did for the NFL.  So, that means the essential end of the line for EA's MLB series.  So, no competition for baseball or football games unless they strike some sort of alternative arrangement.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 30, 2005, 03:00:59 PM
Hilary Clinton wants to spend 90 million of our tax dollars to go anti Grand Theft Auto (http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=7660)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 30, 2005, 03:24:11 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 30, 2005, 03:00:59 PM
Hilary Clinton wants to spend 90 million of our tax dollars to go anti Grand Theft Auto (http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=7660)

i'll pay $90 to put Hillary in GTA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 30, 2005, 03:56:15 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on March 28, 2005, 03:45:29 PM
Quote from: Double J on March 28, 2005, 03:16:48 PM
I just bought Brothers in Arms yesterday, so far it is very cool.  The only thing I don't like thus far is the acting in the animated portions definately below par.

i saw that over the weekend. do you actually play as the real members of Easy Company? (lipton, winters, Guarnere...etc)?

No, they are made up names from what I can tell.  I don't believe they say what company you are just that the are the 101st.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2005, 04:22:30 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 30, 2005, 03:00:59 PM
Hilary Clinton wants to spend 90 million of our tax dollars to go anti Grand Theft Auto (http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=7660)

fargin bitch.  No wonder Bill was getting his ham bone sucked. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LilSusqBirder on March 31, 2005, 02:12:18 PM
I picked up Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory on Tuesday for X-Box.  The multiplayer is so sweet!  There is almost no lag on X-Box Live unlike Halo 2.  Everybody should go check this game out!

If anyone else has X-Box Live post your tag... My tag is Ramrod287
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 16, 2005, 07:33:09 PM
Finally got Jade Empire today. It looks and plays great, and the voice acting isn't bad either. If you liked KOTOR but don't care for turn based combat you've got to pick it up.

Also, I think this needs to be mentioned. Hot asian chicks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 16, 2005, 07:42:19 PM
Quote from: LilSusqBirder on March 31, 2005, 02:12:18 PM
My tag is Ramrod287

(http://home.kc.rr.com/hollywood22/supertroopers/st%20-%20ramrod.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 16, 2005, 08:13:00 PM
Revenge of the Sith (http://www.lucasarts.com/ep3/indexFlash.html) the video game hits stores May 5th. From the looks of the trailer this game is going to be amazing!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 16, 2005, 09:18:18 PM
Whatever stars wars.

i have NBA STREET VOL. 3 now on my game pass---its cool--worth a rent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 17, 2005, 01:43:24 AM
Did I mention that Jade Empire has a chick that tells you she wants you to pour honey on her crotch?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on April 17, 2005, 11:35:19 AM
GF is it worth buying, aside from honey crotch?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 17, 2005, 12:31:13 PM
If you like martial arts stuff and pretty good stories, then yeah. You've just got to remember that it's a RPG and not an action game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 18, 2005, 06:00:28 PM
I just finished my first run through Jade Empire, and I enjoyed every second of it. It only took me 22 hours, but I skipped a few sidequests. The plot twist really caught me by surprise, and the ending wasn't cheap. I'm gonna go through again and find out how good the hot lesbian romance is.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 18, 2005, 09:15:09 PM
22 hours in under 2 days.  that is some hardcore gaming there Captain.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 18, 2005, 09:26:35 PM
3 days, thank you very much. Although the third day was maybe two hours of gaming. :)

Last week was my long week at work, so I figured I deserved a little break.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 19, 2005, 09:53:31 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 18, 2005, 09:26:35 PM
3 days, thank you very much. Although the third day was maybe two hours of gaming. :)

Last week was my long week at work, so I figured I deserved a little break.

get laid much?  ;)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on April 19, 2005, 09:53:48 AM
McNabb is on the cover of Madden 06...  :-\ :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 19, 2005, 09:58:03 AM
Quote from: BigEd76 on April 19, 2005, 09:53:48 AM
McNabb is on the cover of Madden 06...  :-\ :(

For real??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on April 19, 2005, 10:12:02 AM
Yeah and the Executioner is on the cover of Finght Night Rd. 2.  If he loses his next fight I will start getting real freaked out. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 19, 2005, 12:45:21 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 19, 2005, 09:53:31 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 18, 2005, 09:26:35 PM
3 days, thank you very much. Although the third day was maybe two hours of gaming. :)

Last week was my long week at work, so I figured I deserved a little break.

get laid much? ;)

I said I would have sex with a trade rumor. You tell me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 19, 2005, 03:26:30 PM
I cant wait till June when GTA San Andreas comes to X Box.  Anyone know when NCAA College Football 2006 comes out ?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LilSusqBirder on April 19, 2005, 03:53:42 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 19, 2005, 03:26:30 PM
Anyone know when NCAA College Football 2006 comes out ?
July 12
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on April 19, 2005, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 17, 2005, 12:31:13 PM
If you like martial arts stuff and pretty good stories, then yeah. You've just got to remember that it's a RPG and not an action game.

That's an RPG? I was going to avoid it because I thought it was just a combat/ fighter game. Cool, I'll have to check it out now.

Anyone get Rome: Total War? I'm curious how it plays compared to the other Total War games.

I got Brothers in Arms a little while ago. I'm really not a big FPS gamer but the game's pretty nice. It's a little to easy to figure out some of the coding triggers though. (Player X moves to spot 1 and _ number of Germans 'pop' from location b - that sort of thing.) Once you figure out what prompts what action you can basically massacre the game's AI.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 19, 2005, 04:03:23 PM
Quote from: TexasEagle on April 19, 2005, 03:59:45 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 17, 2005, 12:31:13 PM
If you like martial arts stuff and pretty good stories, then yeah. You've just got to remember that it's a RPG and not an action game.

That's an RPG? I was going to avoid it because I thought it was just a combat/ fighter game. Cool, I'll have to check it out now.

The combat is a little more actionish, but you still get to level up and tweak your character. I'm not much for action games, but I was able to get the hang of things after a while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 25, 2005, 05:28:15 PM
link (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/607/607020p1.html)

new football/grand theft auto/tekken/ final fantasy kind of game.   ??? :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyGirl on April 25, 2005, 05:31:10 PM
Quote from: MURP on April 25, 2005, 05:28:15 PM
link (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/607/607020p1.html)

new football/grand theft auto/tekken/ final fantasy kind of game.   ??? :paranoid

Did someone say 'Tekken'?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/SamiB/arcadewigga.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 25, 2005, 05:31:36 PM
Quote from: MURP on April 25, 2005, 05:28:15 PM
link (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/607/607020p1.html)

new football/grand theft auto/tekken/ final fantasy kind of game.   ??? :paranoid

are al pacino and jamie foxx on the cover?

seriously...that sounds pretty entertaining, in a rent me kinda way
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 25, 2005, 07:36:29 PM
Quote from: MURP on April 25, 2005, 05:28:15 PM
link (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/607/607020p1.html)

new football/grand theft auto/tekken/ final fantasy kind of game.   ??? :paranoid

WTF :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 25, 2005, 07:51:31 PM
lol...that McNabb-esque character has some huge feet in that pic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 26, 2005, 04:41:10 AM
See? This is the kind of shtein you get when you bastiches start breaking into my hobbies. Go back to watching MTV and leave my video games alone!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 01, 2005, 12:51:35 PM
iiight, since i hav been sick past couple days i finally finished a a regular season of ESPN NFL 2K5. I played last seasons schedule and heres the results:

McNabb- MVP
108.0 QBRT9
3,546 yards
55 TDs
29 ints

Westy-3rd rushing yards-injured 5 weeks (torn bicep :sly)
1537 yards 10.5 yrds per carry
27 TDs
37 rec. for 345 yards 1 TD

TO-Offensive playa of the year
97 receptions(#1 in rec) 2265 yds 29TDs

Buck- 786 yds 15 tds

pinky- 34 rec 820 yds 4tds

LJ- 22 rec 251 yds 4 tds

c. lewis- 16 rec 396 yds 6tds

g. lewis- 16 rec 396 yds 7 tds

DEFENSE:

Dawkins 56 tackles((lead team) 5 sacks 6 ints 1td 1fr

Kearse 25sacks :evil

Simon 19 sacks 3 FF

McDougle - not starting had 11 sacks

Lito Shep - 6 ints 3 tds

Matt Ware - 3 ints 3 tds

SPECIAL TEAMS

JR Reed 26.7 avg. (lead nfl) 1 TD

Mahe 10.7 avg(lead nfl) 2 TDs

PRO BOWL PLAYAS:

McNabb, Westy, TO, Akers, Simon, Kearse, Lito, Brown, Ware, Dawkins

Time to play the playoffs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: JTrotter Fan on May 01, 2005, 07:03:01 PM
Any PC gamers out there?  Anyone seen the movies and previews for Battlefield 2?  Looks amazing from what i've seen so far.  Current weapons and vehicles from US Military, Chinese Military and the Russian/Middle Eastern Coalition. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on May 01, 2005, 07:30:41 PM
Quote from: The Waco Kid on May 01, 2005, 07:03:01 PM
Any PC gamers out there?  Anyone seen the movies and previews for Battlefield 2?  Looks amazing from what i've seen so far.  Current weapons and vehicles from US Military, Chinese Military and the Russian/Middle Eastern Coalition. 

I normally get the games five years after they're released, when they're available for $9.88 at Wal-Mart.   :D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 01, 2005, 07:56:30 PM
I just bought this joystick thingy that's shaped like Darth Vader and has 5 different Star Wars games in it. It was only $20 so I figured what the hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 01, 2005, 08:29:39 PM
That's not a joystick, but it does vibrate.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Father Demon on May 02, 2005, 11:46:21 PM
IGN.com Readers' Picks Top 99 Games (http://microsites.ign.com/kfc/top99games/10.html)

Here are the Top 10:

#10: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
#9: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
#8: Soul Calibur
#7: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
#6: God of War
#5: Half-Life 2
#4: Chrono Trigger
#3: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
#2: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
#1: Resident Evil 4
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 03, 2005, 12:07:43 AM
How HALO 1 and 2 aren't ranked in the top 5 is beyond me  ???

And KOTOR 2 and Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow shouldn't even be ranked. Both games were huge disappointments IMO.  :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 03, 2005, 09:00:37 AM
Halo bores me to death.   Bond multiplayer back in the day was more fun IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 03, 2005, 01:54:43 PM
I still say no FPS can be more fun than Tribes. 64 players, interesting weapons, jetpacks, vechicles, skiing, turrets, different armor sizes ... oh, but you can't crack someone in the back of the head with your weapon.
Hooray for Halo, then.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 04, 2005, 08:35:15 PM
God of War? Anyone play that yet?  Looks good.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on May 04, 2005, 09:30:58 PM
I like the commercial.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 06, 2005, 08:26:04 PM
Bought Revenge of the Sith today and it's farging awesome! The game play and action is intense. Only problem is, I've only been playing it for an hour or two and I'm already on the 5th mission (there's 16 or so). There's a ton of footage from the new film too!  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 07, 2005, 04:05:32 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 06, 2005, 08:26:04 PM
Bought Revenge of the Sith today and it's farging awesome! The game play and action is intense. Only problem is, I've only been playing it for an hour or two and I'm already on the 5th mission (there's 16 or so). There's a ton of footage from the new film too!  :yay

SD:

We bought it yesterday.  Fricken amazing.  I usually only play sports games so I can let out my aggression when there is no surf.  My son let me play for about five minutes last night.  Incredible graphics on Xbox version.  You're right it seemed like I was moving along with out a hitch and I really had no idea what I was doing.  Still a cool game.

Up until 1:00 AM last night playing MVP Baseball.  Lost to the Cubs twice 4-2 and 1-0.  Damn!!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 07, 2005, 04:13:05 PM
I played for a couple hours this morning and am already on Mission 12. Only 4 more to go  :-\ I gave it a rest so I could watch the Bums  

Once I finish I will undoubetdly play it again. Probably the best X-Box game I've played in sometime. KOTOR 2 was a huge disappointment to me, but this game more than makes up for it  :yay

I can't wait for this farging movie!  :crazy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 07, 2005, 04:22:00 PM
My old company represents M&M Mars in Hawaii and the woman who is the Hawaii Business Manager is renting out a local theater on Saturday Morning May 21.  It's a private screening for her customers and VIP's. as M&M's is behind this movie big time.   My son and I were invited but it's going to be hard waiting two days after the premier.

Oh shtein - Charlie out to the mound :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 07, 2005, 04:42:09 PM
Unfortunately I'll be out to sea till the 21st and have duty once we pull in. So I won't be able to see it till the 22nd at the earliest  :-\

I love the M&Ms commercial with Vader.  :-D :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 07, 2005, 11:22:17 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 07, 2005, 04:13:05 PM
I played for a couple hours this morning and am already on Mission 12. Only 4 more to go :-\ I gave it a rest so I could watch the Bums  

Once I finish I will undoubetdly play it again. Probably the best X-Box game I've played in sometime. KOTOR 2 was a huge disappointment to me, but this game more than makes up for it :yay

I can't wait for this farging movie! :crazy

Pick up Jade Empire. You'll like it.*


*persons with mental problems may not like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 07, 2005, 11:34:56 PM
Finished Revenge of the Sith and I must say it was the best X-Box game I've played since HALO 2. farging amazing! Loved every moment of it. I'll probably start a new game and go into the bonus levels tomorrow (Way to waste a Sunday).

Quote from: General_Failure on May 07, 2005, 11:22:17 PM


Pick up Jade Empire. You'll like it.*


*persons with mental problems may not like it.

There are 3 games I'm waiting to find used: Jade Empire, Star Wars Republic Commando, and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. I have to stop shelling out $50 every time a new game I want hits the shelves. I've admittedly got slight mental problems, but I think I'll still like it  :)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 08, 2005, 12:11:52 AM
I knew it! I just looked at the credits, and the voice of the Emperor in Jade Empire is the guy who played Quark on Deep Space 9! Armin Shimerman and John Cleese in one game, I think I'm going to go wet myself now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 08, 2005, 03:54:27 AM
And for no particular reason, I'd like to share this image of Radiant Jen Zi. :)

(http://www.concretefield.com/uploads/admin/jenzi.jpg)

Why is the camera so far above her and looking down? Why does she have that grin plastered all over her face? I just don't know.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 08, 2005, 02:08:49 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 08, 2005, 03:54:27 AM
And for no particular reason, I'd like to share this image of Radiant Jen Zi. :)

(http://www.concretefield.com/uploads/admin/jenzi.jpg)

Why is the camera so far above her and looking down? Why does she have that grin plastered all over her face? I just don't know.

LOL--hows the game? i saw a trailor for it in the movie theatre--looks awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 08, 2005, 05:12:59 PM
Quote from: mussa on May 08, 2005, 02:08:49 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 08, 2005, 03:54:27 AM
And for no particular reason, I'd like to share this image of Radiant Jen Zi. :)

(http://www.concretefield.com/uploads/admin/jenzi.jpg)

Why is the camera so far above her and looking down? Why does she have that grin plastered all over her face? I just don't know.

LOL--hows the game? i saw a trailor for it in the movie theatre--looks awesome

SCHWING!!!!!!  Looks like an island babe!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 08, 2005, 05:19:41 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 07, 2005, 11:34:56 PM
Finished Revenge of the Sith and I must say it was the best X-Box game I've played since HALO 2. farging amazing! Loved every moment of it. I'll probably start a new game and go into the bonus levels tomorrow (Way to waste a Sunday).

Quote from: General_Failure on May 07, 2005, 11:22:17 PM


Pick up Jade Empire. You'll like it.*


*persons with mental problems may not like it.

There are 3 games I'm waiting to find used: Jade Empire, Star Wars Republic Commando, and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory. I have to stop shelling out $50 every time a new game I want hits the shelves. I've admittedly got slight mental problems, but I think I'll still like it  :)

I hear you!  Nothng worse than shelling out $50 and finding out the game sucks.  My son and I could write a book on this subject.  Thank god for stores like Game Stop.  I can handle used games.

SD - did you ever play Conflict Vietnam?  My wife rented it for my son while I was on the mainland for business.  She was in the other room when he started playing on Xbox.  First thing my wife here's from the TV is "Watch your fire mother@#$#%!"  Of course my son is cracking up.  My wife ran in and took the game right out.  She wanted to see if my son liked it enough to buy as it was on his xmas list.  I played it when I got home.  I only got so far but it was a cool game.  Language was intense - nothing my son doesn't here when I am watching the birds, bums or sixers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 08, 2005, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: mussa on May 08, 2005, 02:08:49 PM
LOL--hows the game? i saw a trailor for it in the movie theatre--looks awesome

Basically, it's Kung Fu KOTOR. The combat is kinda similar to Fable, but it's a whole lot more fun than Fable was.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 08, 2005, 11:16:16 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 08, 2005, 05:19:41 PM
SD - did you ever play Conflict Vietnam?  My wife rented it for my son while I was on the mainland for business.  She was in the other room when he started playing on Xbox.  First thing my wife here's from the TV is "Watch your fire mother@#$#%!"  Of course my son is cracking up.  My wife ran in and took the game right out.  She wanted to see if my son liked it enough to buy as it was on his xmas list.  I played it when I got home.  I only got so far but it was a cool game.  Language was intense - nothing my son doesn't here when I am watching the birds, bums or sixers.

Nah, haven't played it yet. If it's that good I may pick it up used.

You can unlock bonus levels when you play Revenge of the Sith. I just got the code for Vader vs. Obi-Wan from EP4. Pretty cool playing as Vader. :evil
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2005, 12:00:28 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 07, 2005, 04:05:32 PM
Up until 1:00 AM last night playing MVP Baseball.  Lost to the Cubs twice 4-2 and 1-0.  Damn!!!

i've been playing this for a month straight. you can get me to sit through a real baseball game anymore, but i'll sit through 3 hours on this game a night playing an entire series, and managing my minor leaguers.

you just pick up and play or are you in owner mode? i'm in owner mode and i am having one hell of a time making money to build the ballpark, esp. using the phillies and their may sched with a TON of road games.

i think EA MVP 2005 is a better sports game than any of the madden's of the last few years (as far as team management goes)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 09, 2005, 05:43:26 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on May 09, 2005, 12:00:28 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 07, 2005, 04:05:32 PM
Up until 1:00 AM last night playing MVP Baseball.  Lost to the Cubs twice 4-2 and 1-0.  Damn!!!

i've been playing this for a month straight. you can get me to sit through a real baseball game anymore, but i'll sit through 3 hours on this game a night playing an entire series, and managing my minor leaguers.

you just pick up and play or are you in owner mode? i'm in owner mode and i am having one hell of a time making money to build the ballpark, esp. using the phillies and their may sched with a TON of road games.

i think EA MVP 2005 is a better sports game than any of the madden's of the last few years (as far as team management goes)

Still in Rookie mode.  We just got the game two weeks ago and I just started playing last week.  Phils/Mets series.  Finally getting comfortable with pitching.  Batting sucks.  I hate those little half swings the batter makes and the ball just dribbles right to the pitcher - Bell and Burrell are famous for this when I play.  I've had some great pitching duels.  Awesome game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 10, 2005, 09:49:17 AM
it's one of the better all inclusive sports games i have ever played. there's 2 different ways to go through seasons, either as  dynasty mode or owner mode. the differences are

dynasty mode: you are GM, and are given a budget, and your 4 levels of teams must be within that budget at all times (you control A(clearwater), AA(Reading), AAA(Scranton), MLB(philths). You have goals to meet over 3 seasons. The more you win the higher your budget gets the next season. (i sim almost every minor league game)

owner mode: you are owner, duh. and along with all the GM duties of dynasty mode, except you don't have a budget. but you are building a ballpark from the ground up as you play through the season. my suggestion...right away buy 2 consession stands and if you have money, expand the seating. (you make money on home games, lose money on the road so it takes about half a season of good play to get your attendance consistant, and it's better for rival games).

i love the game, it's got me hooked
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 10, 2005, 10:48:21 AM
ill have to try this game out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 10, 2005, 11:13:19 AM
keeping track of 3 minor league teams seems very time consuming!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 10, 2005, 11:23:31 AM
Quote from: MURP on May 10, 2005, 11:13:19 AM
keeping track of 3 minor league teams seems very time consuming!

it can be. but you dont really have to do much with them, unless someone gets injured. the only time you need to deal with your minor league teams is when you get a message from your scout saying someone should be moved up a level and down a level.

the minor league rosters are not 100% accurate. most are CPU generated players, but there are a handful of actual minor league guys too. best way to deal with your minors with little maintanence is to hire good scouts, and good coaches. then they pretty much do things all by themselves
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on May 10, 2005, 07:17:34 PM
(http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/FJFOHMFNMKPB/mcnabb_madden_050510.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 10, 2005, 10:24:05 PM
Quote from: BigEd76 on May 10, 2005, 07:17:34 PM
(http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/FJFOHMFNMKPB/mcnabb_madden_050510.jpg)

Is that really the cover?  Would have preferred the moon walk, leg whip, spike shot.

Anyone know what's different about Madden 06?  I still love NCAA even if it's the same game.  Who's on that cover?  Alex Smith I, presuming.   Timmy Chang?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 10, 2005, 10:36:17 PM
I read they are putting Charles Woodsen in the heisman pose back on the college game.  going for the retro look instead of putting a just draft player on it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 11, 2005, 04:03:06 AM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 10, 2005, 10:24:05 PM
Anyone know what's different about Madden 06?

This year they put the phone down and pretend to be interested while they're raping you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 17, 2005, 10:56:47 AM
Rented Crash and Burnout 3 last night.  Its alot of fun.  You can either race, race time trials, road rage(where u try to run rivals off the course or crash them) and crash -where you speed into traffic and try to take out as much traffic as you can earn money for damages.  Theres just something about driving games where you can take out other cars thats fun.  Two player mode is sweet when your trying to take the other player out.   :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 17, 2005, 12:45:48 PM
Quote from: MURP on May 10, 2005, 10:36:17 PM
I read they are putting Charles Woodsen in the heisman pose back on the college game. going for the retro look instead of putting a just draft player on it.

I thought it was Desmond Howard.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 17, 2005, 01:44:13 PM
heh, that is correct.  I meant Howard but said Woodson.   doh!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 26, 2005, 02:11:40 PM
Picked up GTA3: San Andreas last week on my game pass.  Anyone still playing this?  Anyway I forgot how addicting this game is.  I usually play at night and have been staying up way too late.  Before you know it--hours have passed. Anyway Im on the second city and Im at a mission for the character Zero, who has the RC shop.  The mission is called Supply Lines.  You have to control a small remote controlled plane to hunt down 5 carriers in vans and bikes and shoot to kill them.  controlling the plane is so hard and worse is i finally killed all 5 carriers, but then you have to get back to the rooftop with all your gas.  I barely have enough gas to get the last guy.  Anyone play this mission yet?  Any tips? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: RomeyRome on May 26, 2005, 03:00:23 PM
ANyone play Area 51 yet?  Pretty bad azz game, it is a first person shooter, but there is a lot more to it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 26, 2005, 03:02:21 PM
Congratulations, NB. You managed to not tell us your life story in a single post!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: RomeyRome on May 26, 2005, 03:10:40 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 26, 2005, 03:02:21 PM
Congratulations, NB. You managed to not tell us your life story in a single post!

lol, I actually started to type a bunch of stuff about the game coach, but then had to take a call.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on May 26, 2005, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: mussa on May 26, 2005, 02:11:40 PM
Picked up GTA3: San Andreas last week on my game pass.  Anyone still playing this?  Anyway I forgot how addicting this game is.  I usually play at night and have been staying up way too late.  Before you know it--hours have passed. Anyway Im on the second city and Im at a mission for the character Zero, who has the RC shop.  The mission is called Supply Lines.  You have to control a small remote controlled plane to hunt down 5 carriers in vans and bikes and shoot to kill them.  controlling the plane is so hard and worse is i finally killed all 5 carriers, but then you have to get back to the rooftop with all your gas.  I barely have enough gas to get the last guy.  Anyone play this mission yet?  Any tips? 

I like cheese.

I haven't played GTA:SA in over a month, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 28, 2005, 09:35:37 AM
I cant wait till GTA SA comes out for xbox.  I picked up Forza Motorsports yesterday and have to say the Graphics are jawdropping.  The Detail in the game is amazing.  Great soundtrack and really impressive physics driving.  If anyone likes racing games and has xbox i highly recommend Forza :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 02, 2005, 02:56:00 PM
This video is hilarious.   bunch of nerds playing Warcraft... and the noob screws them over.  turn your sound on and listen to the nerds plan their game.

link to video (http://www.warcraftmovies.com/download.php?mirror=http%3A%2F%2Fhem.bredband.net%2Fb222680%2Fleeroy.wmv&id=1666)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on June 02, 2005, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: MURP on June 02, 2005, 02:56:00 PM
This video is hilarious.   bunch of nerds playing Warcraft... and the noob screws them over.  turn your sound on and listen to the nerds plan their game.

link to video (http://www.warcraftmovies.com/download.php?mirror=http%3A%2F%2Fhem.bredband.net%2Fb222680%2Fleeroy.wmv&id=1666)

Holy shtein that was funny. I like how Leroy fargs up their plans and starts early....and they all bitch and moan after.

At the end "At least I have chicken".  :-D

Where do I sign up? :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 02, 2005, 06:11:33 PM
at least i have chicken :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 22, 2005, 03:37:11 PM
Rented MVP Baseball05 -thing that sucks is i don't have a instructional book-so figuring out how to play has been a bitch.  i can't hit homeruns for shtein.  im gonna have to go look up instructions or something.  the only thing i don't like is the homerun hitoff.  its gay, its split screen and its almost impossible to hit a homerun. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 22, 2005, 03:58:01 PM
found a decent guide for MVP05

http://faqs.ign.com/articles/592/592473p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 23, 2005, 08:16:17 AM
Quote from: mussa on June 22, 2005, 03:37:11 PM
Rented MVP Baseball05 -thing that sucks is i don't have a instructional book-so figuring out how to play has been a bitch.  i can't hit homeruns for shtein.  im gonna have to go look up instructions or something.  the only thing i don't like is the homerun hitoff.  its gay, its split screen and its almost impossible to hit a homerun. 

you suck at teh salami!

you aim your swing up (with the left stick) obviously pulling it one direction or the other makes it easier too. depending on the batter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 23, 2005, 12:56:11 PM
yea i was aiming down on the stick...found the guide and then i hit 5 homeruns in a row when i realized pointing up does that.  u know if you make a player named katie roy ... then it unlocks everything, old players, stadiums and uniforms.  the MVP Legends are loaded.  im pretty impressed with the game.  although in owner mode i can't seem to make money, im always losing it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 23, 2005, 12:58:13 PM
it takes a long time to make good money in owner mode. i am in the 2nd season, and i am finally able to add suffient consessions. it best to spend money on the stadium at the end of long homestands.

in your first year, it helps to cut salary.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 24, 2005, 08:01:02 AM
I finally picked up San Andreas for X box and i have to say that its the best soundtrack i've heard on a video game.  Im with everyone else on here when i start playing i cant stop. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 24, 2005, 11:55:06 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 24, 2005, 08:01:02 AM
I finally picked up San Andreas for X box and i have to say that its the best soundtrack i've heard on a video game. Im with everyone else on here when i start playing i cant stop.

I got stuck on the Ferrari racing mission, so I put it down.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 24, 2005, 04:20:31 PM
I realized beating San Andreas and having a life were mutually exclusive, so I opted for the latter.


It was a close call, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on June 24, 2005, 04:24:58 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 24, 2005, 04:20:31 PM
I realized beating San Andreas and having a life were mutually exclusive, so I opted for the latter.


It was a close call, though.

Wait until they make it online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 24, 2005, 04:30:26 PM
I don't play ANY video games online.  These message boards are bad enough.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LilSusqBirder on June 24, 2005, 07:03:53 PM
i picked up conker live and reloaded and it's awsome.  it's the same story from BFD on N64 but with improved graphics and they added a sweet multiplayer on XBL
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 28, 2005, 12:11:33 PM
about that Blitz game with Ron Mexico.  how about this option:

link (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20050628/BLITZ28/TPSports/Football)

QuotePlayers can deliberately injure opponents. Coaches can decide whether to let injured players heal or inject them with painkillers to get them through a game. Of course, freezing an injury can lead to even more pain for the player if he is hurt again.

:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 18, 2005, 01:41:41 PM
David Bell and Placido Palonco lead the majors in HR's in my owner mode of MVP.  Go figure. 

Also rented Full Spectrum Warrior for PS2 last night.  The game was made from army assistance and the army actually uses the game for training reasons.  More strategy than shoot-em-up.  Def worth the rent. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 18, 2005, 04:24:04 PM
I bought NCAA 06 last week the new race for the Heisman mode is pretty cool. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2005, 04:53:37 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 18, 2005, 01:41:41 PM
David Bell and Placido Palonco lead the majors in HR's in my owner mode of MVP.  Go figure. 

Also rented Full Spectrum Warrior for PS2 last night.  The game was made from army assistance and the army actually uses the game for training reasons.  More strategy than shoot-em-up.  Def worth the rent. 
In my dynasty with the Astros, 2nd season, after about 120 games, Bell is hitting .320 with 24 HR and 108 RBI. He was a beast during the season except when I played him, I struck him out like 2 times each game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2005, 04:56:05 PM
Quote from: hbionic on June 02, 2005, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: MURP on June 02, 2005, 02:56:00 PM
This video is hilarious.   bunch of nerds playing Warcraft... and the noob screws them over.  turn your sound on and listen to the nerds plan their game.

link to video (http://www.warcraftmovies.com/download.php?mirror=http%3A%2F%2Fhem.bredband.net%2Fb222680%2Fleeroy.wmv&id=1666)

Holy shtein that was funny. I like how Leroy fargs up their plans and starts early....and they all bitch and moan after.

At the end "At least I have chicken".  :-D

Where do I sign up? :paranoid
Whats funny is they were actually doing that thing for him. Yeah I noticed the chicken thing after a couple times, never paid attention to the end.  I like it how when theyre all getting killed Leroy is like "WE GOT EM WE GOT EM"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2005, 04:58:08 PM
For my 3rd post in a row, I have realized no one posted the Eagles player ratings for Madden 06.
http://sports.ign.com/madden06/eagles.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on July 22, 2005, 10:09:05 AM
Anyone remember Zork from back in the day? I used to play on my pimp Commodore 64 in between rounds of Pitfall and Jumpman.


You can download it here and play it on your PC
(http://www.csd.uwo.ca/Infocom/zork1.html)

It's all DOS based, but no sound or any shtein, and you can probably get away with playing it at work.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on July 22, 2005, 10:19:03 AM
i used to play zork all the time. at one point i even mapped out the entire layout.

<<you have been eaten by a grue>>

and jumpman was one of my all time favorites.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 22, 2005, 12:28:50 PM
Didn't see this posted, but it's interesting:

Grand Theft Auto under fire. (http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=638&e=2&u=/nm/20050722/en_nm/media_game_dc)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 22, 2005, 01:07:26 PM
It was alluded to in the Maddox thread.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 22, 2005, 01:48:22 PM
QuoteMcNabb is not only on the cover, he owns this game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: JTrotter Fan on July 22, 2005, 02:04:08 PM
If you are in to PC games...think twice before buying Battlefield 2.  There has been much trouble with the game somehow screwing up PC's and vid cards.  The game friend my vid card and it was brand new and damn near top of the line ATI Radeon.  I'm so pissed about that. 

Anyway...beware of BF2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyGirl on July 27, 2005, 04:36:54 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/fun.games/07/27/game.lawsuit.ap/index.html

Woman now suing over GTA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 04:39:08 PM
I hate people.  Hate them.  Really..give me a button that says "all humans dead now" and I'm pressing it with no regrets. You can't get the sex scene without downloading a patch, etc. etc.  There is no way a kid could "happen" upon the content in question.  Stupid parent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on July 27, 2005, 04:39:50 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on July 27, 2005, 04:36:54 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/fun.games/07/27/game.lawsuit.ap/index.html

Woman now suing over GTA

I'm gonna have to go ahead and agree with Dio on this one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on July 27, 2005, 04:40:01 PM
The hot coffee glitch.  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on July 27, 2005, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 04:39:08 PM
Really..give me a button that says "all humans dead now" and I'm pressing it with no regrets.

you don't want to lose your boy Calvin Armstrong now, do you?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 27, 2005, 04:41:13 PM
Dio = Stewie Griffin

Seriously, though.  I agree with you here.  The frivolous lawsuit iceholes are way up there on my list of people who need to die.  Well above many politicians, even.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MadMarchHare on July 27, 2005, 04:42:53 PM
They are, in fact, your politician (at least, he was  ;))
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 04:42:58 PM
Quote from: Mad-Lad on July 27, 2005, 04:40:18 PMyou don't want to lose your boy Calvin Armstrong now, do you?

Even Calvin.  That fat basterd is shteinting every day, too.  Filling the world up with shtein.  Just like the rest of us.

Quote from: FFatPatt on July 27, 2005, 04:41:13 PM
Dio = Stewie Griffin

Who the farg is that?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 27, 2005, 04:44:01 PM
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/dawkinsdarthcore/letsgetakitty.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on July 27, 2005, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 04:42:58 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on July 27, 2005, 04:41:13 PM
Dio = Stewie Griffin

Who the farg is that?

Worst question ever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 04:51:36 PM
Sorry, I don't watch TV.  Except for ESPN, ESPN news, ESPN classic, etc.  I do know who that is now--the funny one on Family Guy--but the name alone didn't trigger the reference.  I'll remember now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 27, 2005, 04:55:15 PM
Im willing to bet this lady bought the game for PS2 or X Box not PC and the mod wouldnt apply to console games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 27, 2005, 04:56:07 PM
I think you can enter a code to get the "action" on the console versions, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 05:01:38 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on July 27, 2005, 04:56:07 PM
I think you can enter a code to get the "action" on the console versions, too.

Not looking to pick a fight again, because I'm bored of wiping my ass with your dignity, but I think you're wrong on this count.  You need a patch, if I recall.

Anyone wanna enlighten us?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 27, 2005, 05:11:04 PM
someone posted a video of it online.  it's not nearly as bad as they make it sound.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 27, 2005, 05:21:29 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 05:01:38 PM
Not looking to pick a fight again, because I'm bored of wiping my ass with your dignity

The first part of this comment is obviously a lie when paired with the second.

Regardless, I'm unsure.  Just wanted to throw the comment out there and make someone else look it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on July 27, 2005, 05:21:29 PMThe first part of this comment is obviously a lie when paired with the second.

No dude, it's obviously tongue-in-cheek.  You're just too stupid to pick up on it.  We just got done with a pissy spat in another thread: I'm making fun of it.  Ha ha, you know...

You can't just hit up, up, right, down...you need a patch.  I'm right.  Look it up yourself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 27, 2005, 06:00:30 PM
Fine, I'll concede.  The Lippenzotters ARE from Spain, not Portugal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on July 27, 2005, 07:02:59 PM
while not easy. GTA can me modded for both the playstation (you need a save editor) and xbox

some info here

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto:_San_Andreas/Appendices/Game_Mods
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 27, 2005, 07:06:01 PM
I need a save editor to get beyond learning to fly. I'm stuck there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: RomeyRome on July 27, 2005, 08:12:22 PM
I don't know if anyone has played it, but there is a Xbox version of Tron.  It's pretty mediocre at best in terms of graphics, but the gameplay isn't bad.  You get to play the "light cycles", where you race around and turn on a dime like the movie.  Wouldn't buy it, but it's pretty fun for those who remember/liked the movie back in the day.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 27, 2005, 08:22:11 PM
So in other words it pretty much sucks, your post is worthless, and no one is surprised.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 28, 2005, 01:29:06 PM
so whens the offical release date of madden?
I got out 05 last night and rocked a game.  Im trying to get back into madden shape. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 28, 2005, 01:34:52 PM
aug 9th I believe.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on July 28, 2005, 01:40:20 PM
I don't know if anyone has played it, but there is a new game called Pac-man.  It's pretty mediocre at best in terms of graphics, but the gameplay isn't bad.  You get to eat the "power-pellets", where you then race around and turn on a dime eat blue ghosts.  Wouldn't buy it, but it's pretty fun for those who don't realize that it is now the year 2005.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 28, 2005, 01:51:37 PM
Its 8/9 as murp said..i got the robot call from Gamestop lastnight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 28, 2005, 01:54:04 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 28, 2005, 01:51:37 PM
Its 8/9 as murp said..i got the robot call from Gamestop lastnight

was it a Shebot?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on July 28, 2005, 01:59:31 PM
Does anyone know if they're actually going to have the correct contracts in "Franchise mode"?  I"m curious because I hate having to negotiate with slimeball agents when it comes to guys who are signed in reality.  It seems to always be Tra Thomas and McNabb who have short contracts.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyGirl on July 29, 2005, 08:46:12 AM
Australia bans GTA (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050729/ap_on_hi_te/australia_video_game_sex)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on July 29, 2005, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: Mad-Lad on July 28, 2005, 01:59:31 PM
Does anyone know if they're actually going to have the correct contracts in "Franchise mode"? 

AIM Rac, those guys got the game and have been going through all the features to answer questions. I got a full online game downloaded too. I can send it to you if you want to see the vision cone in action. :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 03, 2005, 05:43:53 PM
Rented NCAA Football 06
I never played the NCAA titles until now and found it easy too adjust to, being very similar to madden.  What is cool is it has a road to the heisman game mode where u create a player and you play with him from summer camps, to getting a scholarship, to college and then hopefully getting your player good enough to win the heisman, then getting him drafted to the pros.  What is cool then is you can uplaod your player into the new madden and continue his career in the pros. 

The biggest thing about NCAA play wise is the option run/pass plays. Its kind hard at first, but when u get it down ok then its unstoppable.  I picked a scrambling QB as my player and I got a scholarship to go to Florida State, Florida or Tennessee.  I went to FSU.  SO far as a rookie I freshman I got intot he heisman rankings once, had a real bad week and then got injured for the last 4 weeks of the season, so my hopes of winning the trophy failed as a freshman, but whoever FSU running back is this year is awesome and hes going to win it.

Def worth the rent and or buy.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on August 03, 2005, 05:45:24 PM
i would have picked up the NCAA 06 game, but knew that once Madden came out I'd never touch it again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 04, 2005, 08:00:46 AM
i always buy a complete NCAA Roster update off EBAY.  The guy puts name on all the Division 1 teams players and then i import the draft classes to Madden.  Usually i buy NCAA but this year im just going to rent it and simulate 7 seasons to get the draft classes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 04, 2005, 08:37:43 AM
Anyone here play Madden on the PC?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 04, 2005, 09:35:09 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 04, 2005, 08:00:46 AM
i always buy a complete NCAA Roster update off EBAY. The guy puts name on all the Division 1 teams players and then i import the draft classes to Madden. Usually i buy NCAA but this year im just going to rent it and simulate 7 seasons to get the draft classes

never heard of that, sounds great.   Must take forever to do that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 04, 2005, 11:28:43 AM
Nice Seabiscuit, I just chcked it out on ebay -20 bucks.  I think im going to get it.  I don't know much about college football and it will prob help me out alittle having the names.   :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 04, 2005, 12:09:55 PM
It really got me into college ball and knowing what to look for in the draft.  I wasnt really into the draft until i got the roster list.  Does anyone know when NHL 2006 is coming out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on August 04, 2005, 12:46:46 PM
I bought my copy of Madden last night....will be picking it up at 12:00:00 am Tuesday morning
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 04, 2005, 01:20:36 PM
i bought the memory card with all the rosters.  now i can play ncaa as i play along with madden...no life just got worse! 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 04, 2005, 01:22:27 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 04, 2005, 01:20:36 PM
i bought the memory card with all the rosters.  now i can play ncaa as i play along with madden...no life just got worse! 
Just make sure you Export your Draft Class each season and Import them into madden. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 04, 2005, 01:30:55 PM
after the first year is played?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 09, 2005, 07:07:46 PM
For Conflict Series fans....

Conflict: Global Terror...or something like that will be coming out October/November of this year.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 09, 2005, 07:25:56 PM
Quote from: hbionic on August 09, 2005, 07:07:46 PM
For Conflict Series fans....

Conflict: Global Terror...or something like that will be coming out October/November of this year.  :yay

do they serve tea at intermission?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 09, 2005, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on August 09, 2005, 07:25:56 PM
Quote from: hbionic on August 09, 2005, 07:07:46 PM
For Conflict Series fans....

Conflict: Global Terror...or something like that will be coming out October/November of this year.  :yay

do they serve tea at intermission?

:cfhead :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead   :flipoff
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyGirl on August 18, 2005, 10:04:20 AM
NHL '06 (http://www.easports.com/games/nhl06/videos.jsp?setID=New+Faces%2C+New+Places&resID=hi)

Forsberg scores on the Leafs at the end. Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on August 18, 2005, 10:07:02 AM
Oh word.
Title: Predator Game!
Post by: Tomahawk on August 18, 2005, 01:41:03 PM
Apparently a video game version of Predator is supposed to be released sometime soon. This information comes from the hit television series "X-Play" which can only be seen on G4.

It looked pretty cool (bloody and violent). The movie kicks a lot of ass so I'm assuming the game will too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 18, 2005, 01:45:51 PM
I was excited to hear about that when they had announced it, but it got some terrible reviews from all the video game magazines and sites.    I might rent it sometime anyway. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on August 18, 2005, 01:48:30 PM
Christ, I didn't realize it was out already. The show must have be a rerun. I'm going to buy it off ebay (if I can get it for a fin).

And we're both talking about the Concrete Jungle one, right? Aliens are stupid.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LilSusqBirder on August 18, 2005, 01:50:43 PM
i rented predator a while ago.  it sucked
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on August 18, 2005, 01:53:29 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 18, 2005, 10:04:20 AM
NHL '06 (http://www.easports.com/games/nhl06/videos.jsp?setID=New+Faces%2C+New+Places&resID=hi)

Forsberg scores on the Leafs at the end. Looks awesome.

Did they get rid of all that crap they added to the 2005 game?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on August 18, 2005, 01:54:10 PM
Quote from: TexasEagle on August 18, 2005, 01:53:29 PM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 18, 2005, 10:04:20 AM
NHL '06 (http://www.easports.com/games/nhl06/videos.jsp?setID=New+Faces%2C+New+Places&resID=hi)

Forsberg scores on the Leafs at the end. Looks awesome.

Did they get rid of all that crap they added to the 2005 game?

Yeah, like the whole hockey thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on August 18, 2005, 01:55:35 PM
I used to love their Hockey games. Then they started getting all retarded the last couple of years with 2005's game being a total travesty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 18, 2005, 01:59:42 PM
I don't really care for hockey...it could fall of the face of the earth for all I care...but the best hockey game was the Nintendo Hockey back in the day.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2005, 02:05:04 PM
Quote from: hbionic on August 18, 2005, 01:59:42 PM
I don't really care for hockey...it could fall of the face of the earth for all I care...but the best hockey game was the Nintendo Hockey back in the day.

hells yes  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 18, 2005, 02:07:09 PM
Ice Hockey was the shtein!

(http://www.ccchronicle.com/back/2001_spring/2001-04-09/images/ice_hockey.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2005, 02:07:43 PM
i have it  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: satoshi on August 18, 2005, 10:13:05 PM
Quote from: hbionic on August 18, 2005, 01:59:42 PM
I don't really care for hockey...it could fall of the face of the earth for all I care...but the best hockey game was the Nintendo Hockey back in the day.

The LA Kings signed a Japanese guy? That's prety awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 18, 2005, 10:21:04 PM
Quote from: TexasEagle on August 18, 2005, 01:55:35 PM
I used to love their Hockey games. Then they started getting all retarded the last couple of years with 2005's game being a total travesty.

You mean the video game version was locked out too?  Did they still charge you $50 for it? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on August 19, 2005, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: MURP on August 18, 2005, 02:07:09 PM
Ice Hockey was the shtein!

(http://www.ccchronicle.com/back/2001_spring/2001-04-09/images/ice_hockey.gif)

That game was the bom.  I would usually use all fat guys and one speed guy.  I would level my opponent with the fat guys and pass it ahead to the skinny guy who would fly down the ice and shoot.  If he missed and there was a rebound, the fat guys were normally down there by then and would fire it home.

That game was great. "USA...USA...USA".....and the Czechs sucked in that game (meaning they were usually tough to beat).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 19, 2005, 12:17:51 PM
Getting in fights on that game was the shtein.  The awesome part was when you'd start the fight and the ref would put one of the opponents in the penalty box.  :-D  Then of course, someone would start a fight with you and you'd get penalized.  :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on August 20, 2005, 12:19:50 PM
I have Prince of persia 2, not as good as the first one, but i recommend them both  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on August 20, 2005, 12:23:26 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on March 16, 2005, 12:54:35 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 16, 2005, 12:46:09 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on March 16, 2005, 11:03:02 AM
I just finished Prince of Persia two and it was a great game. I didn't get all the power ups and water sword though, so I might have to do it again to get to the bonus fight at the end. In the meantime I'm in the market for a good game. I might trade both of my prince of persia's in for something else. Don't know yet. Gotta play the rental game to see what I like.



I fought the 'Dahaka' at the end and he's a bitch to beat. Not as hard as the final battle with the Empress, though.

Really? I would have thought that he would be harder. If you beat him does the end video change or does he still fail to change his destiny thus getting us ready for a part III
:poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison :poison
******************SPOILER!!!!******************
it took me two tries to beat Dahaka, and I'm too lazy to go back and finish the game without the sword. Honestly, it was really easy, maybe because it was on easy difficulty, xD. But the ending you get when you beat the Dahaka is the one that PoP 3 picks up from. Babylon is being destroyed and the Dark Prince says "All that is yours is rightfully mine..and mine it will be"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 28, 2005, 06:40:31 PM
Picked up Star Wars Republic Commando (used) and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (was marked $10.99 by mistake so I had to fill out some form). Finished Repbublic Commando today, it was pretty good if you like FPS. The game play gets sort of bland after a while, and it didn't really have a 'Star Wars' feel to it like some of the other games do. I'll probably start Chaos Theory tonight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on August 30, 2005, 11:17:19 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 28, 2005, 06:40:31 PM
Picked up Star Wars Republic Commando (used) and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (was marked $10.99 by mistake so I had to fill out some form). Finished Repbublic Commando today, it was pretty good if you like FPS. The game play gets sort of bland after a while, and it didn't really have a 'Star Wars' feel to it like some of the other games do. I'll probably start Chaos Theory tonight.
I have the Limited Edition Chaos Theory with the tin case. it was like $30. But it's just sitting there collecting dust, that game's so hard and me sucking doesn't help at all >_<
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: RezRob on August 30, 2005, 11:46:04 AM
Anyone tries Splinter cell Chaos online yet? I heard about it but not reviews from peeps.  :poison  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 09, 2005, 09:31:47 PM
Finished SC Chaos Theory and it was awesome!  :yay I loved the first SC, hated Pandorra Tomorrow, and absolutely loved Chaos Theory. Can't say enough good things about it. The graphics, storyline...everything was top notch. Highly recommend it.  :yay

Picked up Jade Empire (Off of G_F's recommendation) and will probably start it next week.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on September 09, 2005, 10:41:28 PM
Damn, Chaos Theory has been out for a while. Took you a while. It was light years better than Pandora Tomorrow. Such a great game.

Jade Empire I didn't like very much. It was better than Fable though which stunk. The fights in both just get very boring. You should have some fun with it though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 09, 2005, 11:25:58 PM
I was disappointed with Pandorra Tomorrow so I decided not to buy Chaos Theory. I came across it used for 10 bucks so I said what the hell. Glad I did.  :yay

I liked Fable so off that recommendation I should like Jade Empire.  :P
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 09, 2005, 11:31:02 PM
Jade Empire is basically what Fable should have been. Some of the cooler things never made it into the game, like sending your followers out into the world to solve problems on their own, but the group interaction is what you'd expect from a Bioware game.

Been a while since I played it. I never did get that Wu/Silk Fox ending ...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on September 09, 2005, 11:44:35 PM
They should've made DH a playable character. He was the coolest.

The thing Fable had on Jade Empire was character customization as far as looks is concerned. The fighting is better in Jade Empire though, but even though you can learn new fighting techniques and stuff, the fighting still wasn't good enough for me. Also the characters were pretty boring. I would've preferred them all to be very unique in their own way, but they all sort of looked the same really, just little things different, like size, hair style, etc.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 10, 2005, 11:01:55 AM
dorks....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on September 10, 2005, 07:17:00 PM
NHL 2k6 is awesome if you like hockey games. Be prepared to do a ton of roster editing if you don't have Xbox Live. The rosters are over a month old. Flyers don't have Forsberg, Hatcher, Rathje or anyone. They still have Amonte, and Leclair too.

It's only $20.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 16, 2005, 03:02:08 PM
Nintendo Revolution controller pics (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/15/screenindex_6133335.html)
article (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/15/news_6133335.html?q=1&tag=gs_hp_flashtop_read)


:sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 16, 2005, 03:07:36 PM
Okay, now we see how to turn the TV on.  But where's the pic of the controller?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 16, 2005, 03:29:48 PM
I started 'Jade Empire' lastnight at 9 and couldn't put it down till 5 AM  :'( Holy addictive!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on September 16, 2005, 03:42:38 PM
Quote from: MURP on September 16, 2005, 03:02:08 PM
Nintendo Revolution controller pics (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/15/screenindex_6133335.html)
article (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/15/news_6133335.html?q=1&tag=gs_hp_flashtop_read)


:sly

interesting indeed. i've been underwhelmed by the gamecube (which i have)...but this system looks a ton more promising.

with the motion sensor controlling, it adds a whole new element to games. although nintendo desperately needs more 3rd party support for the revolution to work. although i cant really picture how it works, looking forward to trying it out though, whenever the hell that is.

even users of xbox and playstation should be rooting for this to work, as strong competition brings out the best results.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 16, 2005, 03:45:25 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 16, 2005, 03:29:48 PM
I started 'Jade Empire' lastnight at 9 and couldn't put it down till 5 AM :'( Holy addictive!

is this how the entire navy acts?  ;)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 16, 2005, 07:05:34 PM
i don't get the controllers at all  :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 20, 2005, 08:38:42 PM
Finished 'Jade Empire' lastnight using the Radiant Jen Zi (Open Palm). Really good game that I'll probably play again being evil.  :evil

Anyone ever play Baldurs Gate? I found it used for $10 and was wondering if it was decent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 10:36:17 PM
I've played BG 2, but couldn't finish it because I got a wireless keyboard and mouse. Those games won't work with one of those, but I forget which.

They're classics though, you'll enjoy them. Long as farg.


Did you get the Silk Fox romance going with Jen Zi?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 20, 2005, 11:19:57 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 10:36:17 PM



Did you get the Silk Fox romance going with Jen Zi?

No!  :o How'd I miss Asian Porn?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:25:19 PM
You must'a talked to Sky a little too much... homo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 20, 2005, 11:35:46 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:25:19 PM
You must'a talked to Sky a little too much... homo

Not really, his character was boring. I kept Silk Fox the entire time, I figure she'd be tied into the story the most.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:39:29 PM
You missed out on a lot of cool stuff then.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 20, 2005, 11:43:01 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:39:29 PM
You missed out on a lot of cool stuff then.

farg  >:(

Maybe I'll revert back to one of my saves. How far back should I go?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:44:15 PM
Just play it again, but take some other characters along.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 20, 2005, 11:53:35 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:44:15 PM
Just play it again, but take some other characters along.

Can you take more than 1?  ??? I want to start from scratch with another character, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:54:59 PM
You can only take one at a time, but you don't have to keep them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 20, 2005, 11:56:08 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 20, 2005, 11:54:59 PM
You can only take one at a time, but you don't have to keep them.

That's what I figured, I didn't get much back story or interaction. Maybe that will change when I'm evil   :evil
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on September 21, 2005, 12:15:23 AM
I remember when I chose to side with the DH and everyone hated me.

It was awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:18:34 AM
You must watch and listen to the end credits. All the way through.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2005, 12:22:12 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:18:34 AM
You must watch and listen to the end credits. All the way through.

I did, I always do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:28:27 AM
And then you punched a mountain .... in SPACE!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2005, 12:35:13 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:28:27 AM
And then you punched a mountain .... in SPACE!

???

I had Henpecked Hou arguing with his wife and some voice overs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:36:17 AM
You must watch until the very end!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2005, 12:37:33 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:36:17 AM
You must watch until the very end!

Now I'm going back and replaying the ending.  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2005, 12:57:39 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:28:27 AM
And then you punched a mountain .... in SPACE!

Okay, there was talk of a head getting cut clean off and some cliff or something...then the mountain comment. Am I missing something  ??? (Insert Joke Here)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:58:42 AM
It's an alternate version of the conversation that took place early in the game between you and that character.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2005, 01:04:09 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 12:58:42 AM
It's an alternate version of the conversation that took place early in the game between you and that character.

Ahhh, farg, I'm gonna have to play it over. I have annoying roommates that like to come in my room and talk to me when I'm playing games...like I'm a farging psychiatrist or something.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 21, 2005, 01:09:07 AM
It's part of the first conversation you have with him. It's easy to forget it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on September 21, 2005, 02:20:06 AM
If you guys like NHL games, check out 2K6. I'm having more fun with it than I've ever had with a sports game. Maybe it's because I love hockey games, but it's only 20 bucks and it's a blast.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 27, 2005, 09:22:36 PM
Finished Jade Empire using Monk Zheng (bonus disk character) using 'Closed Fist' this time. Wound up making out with Silk Fox and making her my queen.  >:D

I love RPGs in the Jade Empire/KOTOR/Fable mode, anyone know any decent ones for X-Box? I'm about half way through X-Men Legends but it's only so so. Older games I can find used would help.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 27, 2005, 09:31:29 PM
X-Box is pretty light on good RPGs. The ones you mentioned are pretty much the only ones worth getting. I've heard mixed reviews on Bard's Tale, none of them really that good on it, so I skipped it. I might rent it if I can't find something good to play soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 27, 2005, 09:33:04 PM
Have you played Doom 3 yet? I saw that used for like $30. It got decent reviews.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 27, 2005, 09:34:08 PM
I refuse to play FPS on a console. I picked up Riddick because it looked better than anything ever, and it was half decent, but I havne't been able to finish it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 27, 2005, 09:36:45 PM
Oh well, I'll probably pick up Doom or Half Life used the next time I'm at Game Crazy. My pay checks about to stop so the days of picking up games for 50 bones is over.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on September 27, 2005, 09:54:03 PM
Half Life 2 will be out on Xbox soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 28, 2005, 12:43:31 PM
Perfect Dark...N64  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on September 28, 2005, 07:40:23 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 28, 2005, 12:43:31 PM
Perfect Dark...N64  :yay :yay
Dig-Dug  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on September 28, 2005, 09:41:03 PM
Quote from: FreakisaKearseWord on September 28, 2005, 07:40:23 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 28, 2005, 12:43:31 PM
Perfect Dark...N64  :yay :yay
Dig-Dug  :yay

(http://www.nw.com.au/~rodrigue/arcade/emulate/dig_dug.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on September 28, 2005, 10:52:46 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on September 28, 2005, 09:41:03 PM
Quote from: FreakisaKearseWord on September 28, 2005, 07:40:23 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 28, 2005, 12:43:31 PM
Perfect Dark...N64  :yay :yay
Dig-Dug  :yay

(http://www.nw.com.au/~rodrigue/arcade/emulate/dig_dug.jpg)
ch'yes!  :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: satoshi on September 29, 2005, 08:22:22 AM
Save money for PS3. MGS4 is comin'. >:D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on September 29, 2005, 09:13:01 AM
The girlfriend got me Burnout Revenge for my birthday....if you like the Burnout games, this is a must get....very fun and they added some twists...like the wind can affect your car when you launch off of ramps ;D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 29, 2005, 09:37:04 AM
burn out is one of the most addicting games ever.  must, stay, away.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 29, 2005, 10:37:42 AM
yes i agree, burnout series is excellant, very addicting, the new one looks pretty dope. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 30, 2005, 01:59:16 AM
I picked up Burnout Revenge today while I was getting 250 feet of cat5 cable. It's very tough to put down. I also picked up Evil Dead: Regeneration, but I haven't even taken the plastic off that yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on September 30, 2005, 10:26:57 AM
Evil Dead: Regeneration is supposed to be pretty bad. It takes every ounce of my strength to not buy a copy whenever I see it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 12:42:34 AM
I played it for a little bit. So far it's pretty average, but I wouldn't say it's bad yet. Still, I've spent $20 on worse.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on October 01, 2005, 04:01:44 AM
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion my most anticipated game in the last 3 years is coming out in late November with the Xbox 360. It's the only reason I'm getting the 360 on the night of release.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: DutchBird on October 01, 2005, 09:18:56 AM
For me the Total War series are the absolute winners.... Rome: Total war is tops! Just seeing all those troops marching out on a massive battlefield and descend upon an enemy... Wow!

The challenge of some battles (especially with Greek societies) is awesome... sometimes though it can get a bit repetetive though generally the variations in terrain prevent that from happeing; and it is always a challenge to beat trounce the enemy with as little casualties as possible. A good graphics-card is a must however, as these battles in 3D simply deserve it...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 01, 2005, 09:37:45 AM
Quote from: Avenger on October 01, 2005, 04:01:44 AM
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion my most anticipated game in the last 3 years is coming out in late November with the Xbox 360. It's the only reason I'm getting the 360 on the night of release.

Was 3 that good? I saw it used for $10. The guy behind the counter told me its a good game but there' s a lot of walking from town to town. No warping or shtein like that. He said there are people who've played it for weeks/months that can't beat it.

Picked up Doom3 used yesterday. Haven't gotten a chance to play it yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 01, 2005, 10:25:31 AM
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Trailer  (http://www.starwars.com/gaming/videogames/news/bf2_trailer.html) WOW!  :o
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on October 01, 2005, 09:37:45 AM
Was 3 that good? I saw it used for $10.

It's a love it or hate it kind of game. It's a huge world and more open-ended than Korn's mom, but it's mostly empty and ugly. There's an assload of mods out there if you get the PC version, but most of them just aren't that good. If you like reading and walking, this game is for you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 01, 2005, 03:05:36 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on October 01, 2005, 09:37:45 AM
Was 3 that good? I saw it used for $10.
If you like reading and walking, this game is for you.

Thanks for the heads up, I'm probably gonna pass. I need action in games and not endless walking. I started Doom 3 this morning, so far I'm unimpressed. I hope it gets better after all the hype I've heard about this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 03:18:25 PM
It won't. It got hype because it looked pretty and people love to suck off John Carmack.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 01, 2005, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 03:18:25 PM
It won't. It got hype because it looked pretty and people love to suck off John Carmack.

:-\

It doesn't even look that pretty.  :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 03:47:30 PM
It was a stunning game when they first demo'ed it, but the rest of the world caught up with them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on October 01, 2005, 08:01:20 PM
Morrowind is definitely not for everyone. I like it, because it's so open-ended, and I like to explore. I also liked the ability of building up my character to a godly level because you start out as a mere slave. You can steal stuff and become an outlaw. I just really like it, but other people can find it extremely boring. If you like that kinda stuff SD then go ahead and pick it up. It's not action packed or anything like that and takes a ton of dedication and time put into it to master.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 01, 2005, 08:47:33 PM
Quote from: Avenger on October 01, 2005, 08:01:20 PM
Morrowind is definitely not for everyone. I like it, because it's so open-ended, and I like to explore. I also liked the ability of building up my character to a godly level because you start out as a mere slave. You can steal stuff and become an outlaw. I just really like it, but other people can find it extremely boring. If you like that kinda stuff SD then go ahead and pick it up. It's not action packed or anything like that and takes a ton of dedication and time put into it to master.

Thanks for the input but I need more action.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 02, 2005, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 01, 2005, 03:47:30 PM
It was a stunning game when they first demo'ed it, but the rest of the world caught up with them.

Its actually getting better, but my big gripe is constantly having to switch back and forth from my flashlight to my weapon. They've got billion dollar machines manufacturing demons for the devil but they can't figure out a way to attach a light to your weapon?  :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 02, 2005, 12:39:07 PM
The duct tape mod is very popular for the PC version.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on October 03, 2005, 01:04:26 PM
Quote from: Avenger on October 01, 2005, 08:01:20 PM
Morrowind is definitely not for everyone. I like it, because it's so open-ended, and I like to explore. I also liked the ability of building up my character to a godly level because you start out as a mere slave. You can steal stuff and become an outlaw. I just really like it, but other people can find it extremely boring. If you like that kinda stuff SD then go ahead and pick it up. It's not action packed or anything like that and takes a ton of dedication and time put into it to master.

so, you like it, mikey?

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on October 03, 2005, 04:26:46 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on October 03, 2005, 01:04:26 PM
Quote from: Avenger on October 01, 2005, 08:01:20 PM
Morrowind is definitely not for everyone. I like it, because it's so open-ended, and I like to explore. I also liked the ability of building up my character to a godly level because you start out as a mere slave. You can steal stuff and become an outlaw. I just really like it, but other people can find it extremely boring. If you like that kinda stuff SD then go ahead and pick it up. It's not action packed or anything like that and takes a ton of dedication and time put into it to master.

so, you like it, mikey?



Wow, perceptive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on October 05, 2005, 02:08:24 AM
http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=26VPGYZZTBD180C1IV1POL2H8Z

20 minute Oblivion gameplay video. You need bit torrent to download. It goes super fast though. Mine went over 200 kb/sec. It's like 120 megs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 05, 2005, 03:21:56 AM
Meh. Looks pretty enough, and they added more voiceacting this time around, but the fight animations still look a little klunky to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on October 05, 2005, 03:32:44 AM
It's really the only reason I'm getting it at launch, but $400 for one game is rough.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 06, 2005, 02:49:27 PM
Okay nerds, put on your memory caps.  I'm trying to recall the name of a pc game that I played somewhere in the mid to late 80's when I was in middle school.  I think it was entirely text based, and I can't remember what kind of computer we had at the time.  The idea of the game was that you were a rock & roll star, or..you were trying to become one.  You had all kinds of options of things to do..record an album, go on tour, do a lot of drugs, etc.  We had a blast with it.

Does anyone remember this game?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 06, 2005, 02:51:48 PM
kinda sounds like leisure suit larry, only without rockstars...nevermind :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 06, 2005, 03:29:24 PM
QuoteFuller list of Xbox 360 launch games emerges Thu Oct 6,11:22 AM ET



Video game publishers this week revealed most of the lineup of titles slated for release when the Xbox 360 game console ships to stores next month -- news many expected from Microsoft Corp.

The world's biggest software company and second-largest video game console maker behind Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news). has said it expects 15 to 20 games on the market for the North American debut of its next-generation game player on November 22.

Game enthusiasts and analysts expected Microsoft to make the full list of games available this week at its annual European press event. Instead it promised to reveal the full roster in coming weeks.

Meanwhile, video game companies have announced their own plans.

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. is shooting to have five games ready for the Xbox 360 debut, a spokesman said.

Take-Two, best known for its controversial but wildly successful "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, said its launch titles are basketball game "NBA 2K6," hockey game "NHL 2K6," tennis game "Top Spin 2," snowboarding game "Amped 3" and "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion," a role-playing game.

Activision Inc. has four Xbox 360 launch titles on its list. They are World War II game "Call of Duty 2," action game "Quake 4," extreme sports title "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland" and the western-themed "GUN."

Electronic Arts Inc., the world's biggest video game publisher, on Monday said it will have five titles out in time for the launch. They are the racing game "Need for Speed Most Wanted," its "FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup" soccer title, basketball game "NBA Live 06," golf game "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06" and "Madden NFL 06," the latest installment of its popular football game.

Microsoft this week did confirm that the action-adventure game "Kameo: Elements of Power" and the much-anticipated shooting game "Perfect Dark Zero," both from company-owned developer Rare, will be shipping at launch.

"Project Gotham Racing 3" from independent game studio Blizzard Creations also should be available, Microsoft said.

Analysts, who expect Microsoft to ship about 2 million Xbox 360s this year, have been closely watching the lineup of games for the console because cutting-edge titles help drive sales to the hard-core gamers, who are first to purchase new gadgets.
I dont know what games i want now...Madden....NHK2K6...Call of Duty all on the same day
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 13, 2005, 11:33:06 AM
I bought Burnout Revenge, and if u ever played the others u know they are tight.  Great game that never gets old.

Rented Black Hawk Down.  So far its excellant.  Im just getting to the misssions that are similar to the movie, which is probably about 12-14 missions deep.  Alot of diff. guns to unlock.  The only thing that don't get is that the bad guys arn't black.   :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 15, 2005, 04:28:58 AM
Now that I've got a machine capable of playing it I decided to pick up Half-Life 2. Loved it. Lives up to the hype and the gravity gun was more fun on it's own than any other FPS I've played in the last five years..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 15, 2005, 05:40:55 AM
Big Brother, is Half Life 2 on the new x box? or is it still only on Computers?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 15, 2005, 01:30:53 PM
Half Life 2 won't be availabe till November 15th for Xbox.

Finished Doom 3 lastnight, wasn't bad but definitely didn't live up to the hype.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on October 15, 2005, 02:26:26 PM
if you have ps2 online buy socom3 then give up any ideas of doing anything for the next 6 months or so.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 15, 2005, 11:43:01 PM
socom is so hard to play single player.  must be better playing online. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 16, 2005, 10:04:36 PM
Quote from: Satoshi on September 29, 2005, 08:22:22 AM
Save money for PS3. MGS4 is comin'. >:D
The reason I'll buy a PS3.

MGS 2 was the reason I bought a PS2.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 17, 2005, 12:12:23 PM
rented Incredible Hulk, Ultimate Destruction, mildly amusing so far.  You get to destroy alot of things.   :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on October 17, 2005, 02:39:46 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 15, 2005, 11:43:01 PM
socom is so hard to play single player.  must be better playing online. 

It's 100x's better online
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Father Demon on October 19, 2005, 03:05:37 PM
Some guy thinks that the Madden NFL franchise sucks, and is using this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8213503379) to voice his dispeasure.

A well spent $3 to take on 'the man'
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 19, 2005, 03:53:39 PM
He's right.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on October 19, 2005, 09:21:37 PM
I got bored with Madden '06 very quickly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 20, 2005, 07:56:09 AM
I havent played in almost 2 months...NCAA has Trumped madden.  I just recruited 9 Bluechippers to Texas.  Best RB/TE/LG/RG/MLB/CB/QB and the rest were between 2 and 8th ranked at they're position.  I really like the inseason recruiting this year on NCAA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 20, 2005, 08:28:04 AM
Quote from: FFatPatt on October 19, 2005, 09:21:37 PM
I got bored with Madden '06 very quickly.

yup, same game, a few new options and updated rosters, that's all

the problem is, EA doesn't care how long you play it, they just want you to buy it.  and they know that every year people are going to line up and buy it in record numbers
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 20, 2005, 12:02:00 PM
i havn't played in awhile also.  i enjoy ncaa more than madden. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on October 20, 2005, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on October 19, 2005, 09:21:37 PM
I got bored with Madden '06 very quickly.

I got bored with Madden 05 in a week, that is why I didn't buy Madden 06. I would say skip 07, but it'll be out on the PS3 probably. If not then skip 07, and just wait for 08. You'll be craving to play some Madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on October 20, 2005, 05:37:38 PM
i saw a commercial for the Warriors game (by Rockstar).  The movie was awesome and i've heard the game kicks ass too.  Anyone played it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 20, 2005, 05:45:06 PM
Conflict: Global Terror.  :yay

They keep making the AI better and better. Pretty dope game if you have a friend to play with in split screen mode.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on October 22, 2005, 11:16:20 PM
I'm still making love to ESPN NFL 2K5
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 22, 2005, 11:32:59 PM
Thtat's really not that that hole in the disc is meant for.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: satoshi on October 22, 2005, 11:52:31 PM
Grand Theft Auto III should be delivered this afternoon. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: FreakisaKearseWord on October 23, 2005, 11:37:21 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 22, 2005, 11:32:59 PM
Thtat's really not that that hole in the disc is meant for.
No, not the disc, I meant the cover. I mean.....crap isn't the only thing TO's full of.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 08, 2005, 07:45:20 PM
I just bought Fable, the platinume edition with extra missions, etc.  Got it new for $20.

Also bought Blitz: The League.  I'm about to plug in and play.  I think my team will be called the Haucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 08, 2005, 08:21:49 PM
Fable with extra stuff and $20 might be a half decent deal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 08, 2005, 08:27:08 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 08, 2005, 07:45:20 PM
Also bought Blitz: The League.  I'm about to plug in and play.  I think my team will be called the Haucks.

Will be somewhat curious to hear how that is.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 08, 2005, 09:17:25 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 08, 2005, 07:45:20 PM
I just bought Fable, the platinume edition with extra missions, etc.  Got it new for $20.

Please do update, I might check it out off your recommendation.


I've had Star Wars Battlefront 2 since it's release but haven't had time to play it for more than an hour. So far, its 10 times better than the first one, there's space battles, and you can play as a Jedi. Also, the graphics are night and day better and there's actually somewhat of a storyline in this one  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WEST is GOD on November 08, 2005, 09:35:29 PM
This month is costing me a fortune.

I'm getting 3 games on the 16th and then Xbox 360 on the 22nd.

On the 16th I'm getting Half Life 2 for Xbox, Dragon Quest VIII, and Wild Arms Alter Code F.

On top of that I got Christmas shopping to do... ugh.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 08, 2005, 10:53:11 PM
Briefly:

Blitz:  I did most of the training, but did not play any games.  It's a completely different kind of football game than Madden or NFL2Kx.  It's Blitz football.  More like the NFL Street game.  The action is crisp and fast, and the style is no holds barred.  When you fail a test, a street edged voice over says "What the farg is wrong with you?"  No bleeps.   I haven't made a team and started the mode tantamount to "franchise" yet because I wanted to check out Fable, too.


Fable is interesting.  It's old by now I suppose, but I can totally dig how it got so much press and awards when it came out.  The cut scenes aren't so horrible that I hate watching them for the first time, which is saying a lot.  I beat up the town bully and got the teddy bear for whatshername.  Found the cheating husband, but didn't rat on him...what's it to me?  It was fun enough.  Better than most movies that I would have wasted an hour and half on. 

I look forward to getting stoned and playing both over the coming weeks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 08, 2005, 10:57:08 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 08, 2005, 10:53:11 PM
Briefly:

Blitz:  I did most of the training, but did not play any games.  It's a completely different kind of football game than Madden or NFL2Kx.  It's Blitz football.  More like the NFL Street game.  The action is crisp and fast, and the style is no holds barred.  When you fail a test, a street edged voice over says "What the farg is wrong with you?"  No bleeps.   I haven't made a team and started the mode tantamount to "franchise" yet because I wanted to check out Fable, too.


Fable is interesting.  It's old by now I suppose, but I can totally dig how it got so much press and awards when it came out.  The cut scenes aren't so horrible that I hate watching them for the first time, which is saying a lot.  I beat up the town bully and got the teddy bear for whatshername.  Found the cheating husband, but didn't rat on him...what's it to me?  It was fun enough.  Better than most movies that I would have wasted an hour and half on. 

I look forward to getting stoned and playing both over the coming weeks.

Why are you going to have people come over to throw rocks at you while you're playing video games? That's farged up, man.

*edited-people were throwing rocks at me when I made the initial post.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 08, 2005, 11:15:39 PM
Martyr fetish, bro.  Very satisfying.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 09, 2005, 08:13:09 AM
EA Sports NHL 06, pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 09, 2005, 08:40:34 AM
Quote from: WEST is GOD on November 08, 2005, 09:35:29 PM
This month is costing me a fortune.

I'm getting 3 games on the 16th and then Xbox 360 on the 22nd.

On the 16th I'm getting Half Life 2 for Xbox, Dragon Quest VIII, and Wild Arms Alter Code F.

On top of that I got Christmas shopping to do... ugh.

You could always choose not to buy all that shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 09, 2005, 08:43:53 AM
Quote from: FFatPatt on November 09, 2005, 08:40:34 AMYou could always choose not to buy all that shtein.

Or wait, like me.  Lotsa suckas bought Fable for $50.  I got an extended version of it for $20, just by waiting a year or so.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 09, 2005, 10:15:29 AM
I'm still trying to figure out how people have tons of disposable time for all of these games.  I mean, I'm lucky if I can squeeze in a game of Madden a week.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2005, 11:01:53 AM
being married with kids don't help zanex...

played mercenaries for alittle bit last night...aiight so far
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 09, 2005, 12:48:05 PM
Whats the Lineup for the Flyers on NHL 2K6 look like?  Any rookies?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 09, 2005, 01:24:53 PM
Last night I realized that the folks at Valve had waaaay too much time to work on Half Life 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 09, 2005, 01:24:55 PM
Anybody played Resident Evil 4 on PS2 yet?  I'm probably gonna pick that up pretty soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 09, 2005, 01:25:45 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 09, 2005, 01:24:55 PM
Anybody played Resident Evil 4 on PS2 yet?  I'm probably gonna pick that up pretty soon.

i played it on gamecube last winter. one of the best games i ever played. it's excellent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 09, 2005, 01:50:39 PM
Yeah... I've always like the series.  So when I heard about it coming out on PS2 I was waiting on it.  The reviews make me want it even more.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 09, 2005, 04:16:50 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 09, 2005, 11:01:53 AM
being married with kids don't help zanex...


Are you kidding, nothing buys loads of free time like having a wife and kids.  It's the key to life of leisure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 09, 2005, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on November 09, 2005, 01:24:53 PM
Last night I realized that the folks at Valve had waaaay too much time to work on Half Life 2.

That's a good thing...right?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 09, 2005, 05:53:37 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 09, 2005, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on November 09, 2005, 01:24:53 PM
Last night I realized that the folks at Valve had waaaay too much time to work on Half Life 2.

That's a good thing...right?

Purple. Underwear.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 09, 2005, 09:13:41 PM
When you buy Blitz: The League, you get an 8x11 1/2 white cardboard envelope.  Inside, it has a calendar with glossy photos of the women used as models for the cheerleaders in the game, oiled up in very skimpy bathing suits.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2005, 11:34:26 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 09, 2005, 04:16:50 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 09, 2005, 11:01:53 AM
being married with kids don't help zanex...


Are you kidding, nothing buys loads of free time like having a wife and kids.  It's the key to life of leisure.

:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 10, 2005, 10:32:22 PM
Anyone bought Civ IV yet?  What do you think?

No, I have not read all 18 pages of this thread.  Sorry if I'm repeating some stupid shtein you all said earlier.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 11, 2005, 01:09:04 AM
alright this stupid font be to small to read thing is getting old...real old
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 01:33:57 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 11, 2005, 01:09:04 AM
alright this stupid font be to small to read thing is getting old...real old

:yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 11, 2005, 02:33:59 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 11, 2005, 01:09:04 AM
alright this stupid font be to small to read thing is getting old...real old

If you can read this you don't need glasses


;D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 11, 2005, 07:03:00 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 11, 2005, 02:33:59 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 11, 2005, 01:09:04 AM
alright this stupid font be to small to read thing is getting old...real old

If you can read this you don't need glasses


;D
20/20, baby...  8)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 09:02:17 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 11, 2005, 01:09:04 AM
alright this stupid font be to small to read thing is getting old...real old

So is the moronic "fixed" gimmick, but you don't see me bitching like a little girl about that, do you?  Suck it up, woman.  Or, don't farging read it.  Woman.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 11, 2005, 09:46:01 AM
whatever...u and teh gheys can have your secret code.  MANWOMAN!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 09:47:48 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 11, 2005, 09:46:01 AM
whatever...u and teh gheys can have your secret code. MANWOMAN!

So do you have anything to say about Civ IV, or not?  Woman.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 11, 2005, 09:51:31 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 09:02:17 AM
So is the moronic "fixed" gimmick, but you don't see me bitching like a little girl about that, do you? Suck it up, woman. Or, don't farging read it. Woman.



Quote from: Diomedes on August 25, 2005, 10:39:48 AM
This may come as a news flash to PG and Team Patterson, but the "fixed" gimmick shtein the bed awhile ago. It's played out, not funny, farging annoying.

Knock it off.

Come up with a new stupid cliche, fools.


:sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 09:52:32 AM
D'oh!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 11, 2005, 10:10:24 AM
yea farger :P


so whats CIV IV?  to get back on track....woman :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 11, 2005, 01:28:15 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 11, 2005, 09:51:31 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 09:02:17 AM
So is the moronic "fixed" gimmick, but you don't see me bitching like a little girl about that, do you? Suck it up, woman. Or, don't farging read it. Woman.



Quote from: Diomedes on August 25, 2005, 10:39:48 AM
This may come as a news flash to PG and Team Patterson, but the "fixed" gimmick shtein the bed awhile ago. It's played out, not funny, farging annoying.

Knock it off.

Come up with a new stupid cliche, fools.


:sly

Ha Ha Ha
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:34:55 PM
IGY receives so much grief for being quote-button challenged....but what about Dio highlighting everyone's name....like we're somehow going to skip over it when reading? :-D

Anyways, how is everyone's mom today? :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 11, 2005, 02:35:58 PM
You all have annoying habits. Complaining about them will only make you more annoying.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on November 11, 2005, 02:36:31 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:34:55 PM
IGY receives so much grief for being quote-button challenged....but what about Dio highlighting everyone's name....like we're somehow going to skip over it when reading? :-D

Anyways, how is everyone's mom today? :paranoid

IGY's not quote button challenged, he just likes to get people all worked up over the way he does it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:41:37 PM
I hear ya Lad. I just didn't feel like typing IGY receives so much grief for "choosing to re-type what someone else posted and then proceeding to highlight that very statement so that he can respond to it in that very same post, thus irritating many posters and adding a heated element to the thread" ;)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 02:44:11 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:41:37 PM
I hear ya Lad. I just didn't feel like typing IGY receives so much grief for "choosing to re-type what someone else posted and then proceeding to highlight that very statement so that he can respond to it in that very same post, thus irritating many posters and adding a heated element to the thread" ;)

Chuggie, you are so farging weird I can't believe it.  Bizarre, strange, farged up.  All three and so much more. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:45:48 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 02:44:11 PMChuggie, you are so farging weird I can't believe it.  Bizarre, strange, farged up.  All three and so much more. 

Dio...I take those kind of statements as compliments...but the truth is...I'm the average joe.  :'(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 11, 2005, 02:48:17 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:45:48 PM...but the truth is...I'm the average joe. :'(

Nothing average about you, weirdo.  The crap you come up with couldn't possibly be contrived.  It's legit bizarre; a broadcast from a warped mind.

You're welcome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 11, 2005, 05:19:47 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 11, 2005, 02:41:37 PM
I hear ya Lad. I just didn't feel like typing IGY receives so much grief for "choosing to re-type what someone else posted and then proceeding to highlight that very statement so that he can respond to it in that very same post, thus irritating many posters and adding a heated element to the thread" ;)

Dumbass, he highlights the text then either hits Ctrl-C or right clicks and selects copy after which he hits the reply button and either hits Ctrl-V or right click and selects paste. Then unfortunately he types his response.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 12, 2005, 02:46:59 AM
I stole a copy of Black & White 2 this week. It's not very good. As far as I can tell it's pretty much the same as any other RTS but with asstastic mouse control. The big selling point, the creature that learns and develops depending on what you do, is an oversized grunt. There's no point in even keeping track of the damn thing, you can leave him outside your city walls and let him stomp on any invading army while you build up your one city and wait for everyone else to beg you to let them in.

Godzilla: US Border Guard
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 12, 2005, 05:47:23 PM
Quotei once called in sick to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. i was 27 at the time and worked as a engineer at Netscape...i also used to play Pokemon on my Game Boy at my cubicle. i had a mirror so i could see if anyone was coming. i'd play for hours without doing any work and then go to lunch. my parents and their friends point at me as a good example and how useful a college education is. man, i am a retard.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 14, 2005, 10:01:22 AM
mercenaries is extremely addicting.  its open game play like Grand Theft.  It takes place in Korea and u can take contracts from China, South Korea, Allies(US) and or the Russian Mafia.  Plan is to keep all the factions happy and do what they want, earn money and take out the deck of 52 north korean bad guys.  the cool thing is you can just wonder and find a North Korean base, try to take on the whole base or u can call in air strikes and destroy everything.  the game never gets old.  unlike GTA...u don't have the stars or wanted level.  so if your in the heat of battle u can just try and run and hide and most of the time u can escape.  if u piss off a certain country...then they will shoot at you...to get back their respect...u have to bribe them.  its def. worth the rent or buy.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 14, 2005, 03:34:28 PM
I found a reason to actually enjoy Black & White 2. I sent my creature out to whoop some Japanese army ass, he decided on his own to rip a huge tree out of the ground and pound the farg out of the army with it. Then he beat on their city walls until he busted through and proceeded to drop a load in their food supply.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 19, 2005, 04:08:55 AM
If anyone was wondering how they would handle the ending for The Matrix: The Path of Neo, ...

Part 1 (http://media.putfile.com/ending-part-1) Part 2 (http://media.putfile.com/ending-part-2) Part 3 (http://media.putfile.com/ending-part-3)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on November 19, 2005, 10:19:03 AM
quoting=highliting

i cant help it if you dummies cant remember what you wrote
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 19, 2005, 11:01:20 AM
My left thumb is permanantly numb from playing SW Battlefronts 2.  That game is addictive like crack.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 21, 2005, 07:49:49 PM
I usually don't care about televisions and electronics...but the other day I was at best buy and they had a new x-bos 360 set up on a 30 something inch plasma tv with the new call of duty available for us to play.

I creamed my pants.

I've always been a playstation kind of guy...but this shtein is dope! I can see now why people spend the money for these tv's and stuff. Crazy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 21, 2005, 08:03:36 PM
I got a call from Gamestop thursday saying that du2 the limited amout of xbox 360's being shipped i would have to wait until christmas to get mine.  Today i got the call from the local gamestop telling me to stop on by after midnight tonight and I'm hooked up.  I cant wait  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 21, 2005, 08:09:19 PM
LSB is picking up his 360 tomorrow. Only the first 30 pre-orders were guaranteed to get 'em.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 21, 2005, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on November 21, 2005, 08:09:19 PM
LSB is picking up his 360 tomorrow. Only the first 30 pre-orders were guaranteed to get 'em.

You're a lucky dad. Its rare a kid takes it upon himself to get an X-box 360. You should be proud.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 21, 2005, 08:28:57 PM
A couple of people I know are camping out at BestBuys tonight for the new XBox  :-D

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 21, 2005, 08:43:43 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 21, 2005, 08:10:42 PM
You're a lucky dad. Its rare a kid takes it upon himself to get an X-box 360. You should be proud.  :yay

True. Even with the holidays coming up, he insisted on saving up and buying it himself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 21, 2005, 08:48:52 PM
He probably didn't want you to farg it up and get him the core system.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 21, 2005, 08:54:51 PM
No doubt.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 21, 2005, 09:01:23 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 21, 2005, 11:20:09 PM
Funny and honest criticism/complaints on the next generation of gaming consoles (http://www.pointlesswasteoftime.com/games/manifesto.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 22, 2005, 08:45:31 AM
This Xbox 360 looks like a POS.  Could they have made it more complicated?  How did the executives at Microsoft come to the brilliant idea that the new system would not be backwards compatible without buying the external hard drive, blah blha blah.

I've been playing XBox exclusevely for two years or so now, but I won't be upgrading to this one.  When the PS3 comes out, I'll roll back to Sony.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 22, 2005, 08:54:24 AM
btw, that's a great link SD, thanks.  It doesn't display any pictures as I'm seeing it on my work machine, but the prose is spot on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 22, 2005, 09:32:01 AM
If Sony can get their online stuff together as well as XBOX has, PS3 should blow the 360 away in every which way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 22, 2005, 10:35:27 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 21, 2005, 11:20:09 PM
Funny and honest criticism/complaints on the next generation of gaming consoles (http://www.pointlesswasteoftime.com/games/manifesto.html)

great find.  there are some other good articles on that site too. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on November 22, 2005, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 22, 2005, 08:45:31 AM
This Xbox 360 looks like a POS.  Could they have made it more complicated?  How did the executives at Microsoft come to the brilliant idea that the new system would not be backwards compatible without buying the external hard drive, blah blha blah.

I've been playing XBox exclusevely for two years or so now, but I won't be upgrading to this one.  When the PS3 comes out, I'll roll back to Sony.

I was watching a "critque" of the 360 on CNN yesterday and the tech guy said if you don't own an HDTV than the graphics aren't even an improvement.  I'm with you I switched to XBox about a year or two ago but i'm waiting for the PS3 or the new Nintendo system (every NES console game ever  :evil).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 22, 2005, 10:59:18 AM
wtf.  video game sweatshops.   (http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3141815) 

crazy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 22, 2005, 11:19:36 AM
Quote from: MURP on November 22, 2005, 10:59:18 AM
wtf.  video game sweatshops.   (http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3141815) 

crazy.

get the farg out of here.  just shows how large the gaming industry is getting. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 22, 2005, 11:35:19 AM
Quote from: MURP on November 22, 2005, 10:59:18 AM
wtf.  video game sweatshops.   (http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3141815) 

crazy.

that entire article was over my head...and i am quite thankful for that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 22, 2005, 11:51:25 AM
Quote"They get paid dirt. But dirt is good where they live." 

Nice rationale.


I was faintly aware of that 'world'. I remember reading or seeing something like that a while ago...probably a link from this board....but farging crazy!

Big Brother...is that what you really do all day?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 22, 2005, 12:05:14 PM
I can't read the links because of the work firewall, but I think I know the gist of the slave article. LSB was interested in programming games, and I've passed on some general horror from what I've heard of the gaming industry. They treat the programmers like total crap.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 22, 2005, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on November 22, 2005, 12:05:14 PM
I can't read the links because of the work firewall, but I think I know the gist of the slave article. LSB was interested in programming games, and I've passed on some general horror from what I've heard of the gaming industry. They treat the programmers like total crap.

I touched more on the fact of the element of 'farming' or 'farming for gold'....and how they sell this stuff for real $$$. Crazy. I didn't know how powerful these games have gotten and how badly these fargers want to win when playing that online shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 22, 2005, 01:56:56 PM
paying over $2000 for 360's on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Xbox-360-Premium-Bundle-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ8234061721QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)   

crazy fargs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 22, 2005, 01:57:57 PM
wait, make that $5000 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-PLATINUM-Package-W-Bonus_W0QQitemZ8235999391QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 22, 2005, 01:58:04 PM
i wonder how much you could've made by just camping out in line, and then selling your spot once the store announces that there are more people in line than the XBox's in the the store
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 22, 2005, 04:37:52 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 22, 2005, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on November 22, 2005, 12:05:14 PM
I can't read the links because of the work firewall, but I think I know the gist of the slave article. LSB was interested in programming games, and I've passed on some general horror from what I've heard of the gaming industry. They treat the programmers like total crap.

I touched more on the fact of the element of 'farming' or 'farming for gold'....and how they sell this stuff for real $$$. Crazy. I didn't know how powerful these games have gotten and how badly these fargers want to win when playing that online shtein.

Ahhh...yeah, I've heard about that kind of thing. Strange.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 23, 2005, 12:15:42 AM
Its friggin awsome.  I dont have an HDTV yet but the graphics are smooth.  Takes a little getting used to with the new menu.  The wireless controllers are great and the best part is the power button on the controller  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 23, 2005, 07:08:24 AM
Well, he's been playing Perfect Dark almost non-stop, except to sleep and go to school. He seems to be enjoying it. He'd probably post about it, but his computer is farged (sounds like a HDD failure) and he's waiting for me to take care of it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 23, 2005, 07:23:29 AM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on November 22, 2005, 01:58:04 PM
i wonder how much you could've made by just camping out in line, and then selling your spot once the store announces that there are more people in line than the XBox's in the the store
A buddy of mine... a barber, turned a quick profit last week before they "officially" came out.  A guy comes into his shop last thursday, selling them for $300 a piece.  He took it home, played Madden for a night, and then sold it to his next-door neighbor the next day for $425.  He made a quick profit... and can still play it almost anytime he wants.

I've never been an XBox guy at all... never could really get used to the controls... but I'm just waiting for the PS3... and MGS4.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 23, 2005, 10:26:41 AM
refresh my memory...when is PS3 coming out?  A buddy told me March of 06, but i thought it wasn't for another year?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 23, 2005, 10:31:07 AM
they haven't announce an official date, i don't believe.  but Spring of 06 is the generally accepted window.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 23, 2005, 12:47:50 PM
Mussa supposedly the PS3 is comin out in March but they've had circuitry problems leading the the board getting fried.  I think at the G4 show they could only turn it on for a minute or so before it would short out.  The other problem is the technology is the ps3 is only being developed for the ps3 and no other computers or applications yet making it very costly for the finished product.  I have read/heard that Gates is planning the Halo 3 launch whenever PS3 is launched  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 23, 2005, 12:49:47 PM
hmm.. you would think frying the main board would be something that is sorted out a few months before its release.  Havnt they been working on it for years now?  next gen hasnt lived up to the hype yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 23, 2005, 01:10:35 PM
It never does. They show you in-game movies for months and people drool over them.

I'll probably get a 360 when it has some games I actually want to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 23, 2005, 03:34:32 PM
The only problem is there's 200 games tthat are backward compatible but they all stink.  I want to play NCAA 2006 on 360 but they havent sent out the fix yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 23, 2005, 05:49:59 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on November 23, 2005, 01:10:35 PM
I'll probably get a 360 when it has some games I actually want to play.

You hit the nail on the head, I just don't see the need to run and buy it for no good reason. There are still 3 or 4 games for the original Xbox I'd like to play (Matrix - Paths of Neo, Prince of Persia 3, Half Life 2)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 23, 2005, 08:30:25 PM
I'm currently watching LSB play Perfect Dark on the plasma screen. Very nice, but the game itself is a little hokey. It still looks good, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 23, 2005, 08:48:48 PM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on November 23, 2005, 08:30:25 PM
I'm currently watching LSB play Perfect Dark on the plasma screen. Very nice, but the game itself is a little hokey. It still looks good, though.

Compared to the original XBox is it that much better or just a slight upgrade?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 23, 2005, 08:56:45 PM
It's hard to say. This game doesn't look that much better, but based on some of the programming in it, I'm not surprised it's underwhelming.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 23, 2005, 09:44:00 PM
and Perfect Dark is supposed to the best game right now for 360. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 23, 2005, 09:46:12 PM
That's no big challenge. There's what, 16 of them?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 23, 2005, 09:51:00 PM
yeah.  but  5, 10, 100 whatever it is.  If the "best of" the lot isnt that great.....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 23, 2005, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on November 23, 2005, 09:46:12 PM
That's no big challenge. There's what, 16 of them?

If that.

The only one I'm remotely interested in is Call Of Duty 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 23, 2005, 10:20:18 PM
gamespot has 23 of em reviewed so far if your interested.   link (http://www.gamespot.com/reviews.html?type=reviews&platform=1029&mode=all&sort=post_date&dlx_type=all)

gamespots video reviews are pretty good. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 23, 2005, 10:27:14 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 23, 2005, 10:20:18 PM
gamespot has 23 of em reviewed so far if your interested.   link (http://www.gamespot.com/reviews.html?type=reviews&platform=1029&mode=all&sort=post_date&dlx_type=all)

gamespots video reviews are pretty good. 

Thanks for the link, 'Perfect Dark' was the highest rated of all the games listed  :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 23, 2005, 10:40:31 PM
the Madden video review was kind of disturbing.  Apparently they took out a bunch of stuff from the game and just  improved on the graphics and the play call menu.   Hope that isnt EA's way of starting the next gen madden and then just reintroducing the same features again over the coming years.  meh.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 23, 2005, 10:49:32 PM
360 doesn't seem like much of an upgrade to this point.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 23, 2005, 10:51:33 PM
The only question I have is whether I go with the PS3, or the new Nintendo one.  I haven't owned a Nintendo in forever.  But I'm intrigued.

I won't be buying the 360.  Even when it's only 250 for the full package.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 23, 2005, 11:22:26 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 23, 2005, 10:51:33 PM
The only question I have is whether I go with the PS3, or the new Nintendo one. I haven't owned a Nintendo in forever. But I'm intrigued.


same here.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 23, 2005, 11:24:47 PM
I've never seen a playstation exclusive game that I was interested in playing, but I' be willing to give the PS3 a shot if the Revolution or 360 don't reel me in first.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 24, 2005, 06:39:35 AM
Quote from: MURP on November 23, 2005, 10:40:31 PM
the Madden video review was kind of disturbing.  Apparently they took out a bunch of stuff from the game and just  improved on the graphics and the play call menu.   Hope that isnt EA's way of starting the next gen madden and then just reintroducing the same features again over the coming years.  meh.
They're dead on with this.  The game itself LOOKS amazing.  Every player looks like its real life counterpart... you can even see sweat running down some of the players' arms.  Great detail.  Other than that though... it's kind of a letdown.  The game just plays slower than the PS2 and XBox versions.  Gone is all the extra stuff like training camp, most of the franchise features, owner mode, etc.

If you have it already... no need to go out and get this game on 360... other than to see the new graphics.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 24, 2005, 11:23:33 AM
whats the specs on the nintendo compared to the PS3?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 24, 2005, 07:43:47 PM
as i sat down tonight and fired up madden 06 after a long day of eating, it dawned on me.  The Madden curse has struck again.  McNabb and this season was doomed before it even started.   :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 25, 2005, 05:54:59 AM
I'm glad you noticed too.  I was too scared to say it.   :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 28, 2005, 03:33:02 AM
Ok, I was at target and I saw the original Halo and the first star wars battlefront Halo for $15 and the star wars for $16.

Is the battlefront worth the money? Is it even good? I know Halo is good...but I'm not sure about the other one. Anyone have an opinion about these? Thanks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 28, 2005, 07:11:44 AM
I think I've heard good things about SWB, but I've never played it. The nice thing about picking up a copy of Halo is that you can get together with other geeks and LAN your Xboxes for some great shootouts.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 28, 2005, 07:43:35 AM
My wife and i purchased a sony 1080p HDTV and I have to say once you switch over the resolution on the 360 console options it makes a huge difference.  I highly recommend getting a HDTV set when you get the PS3 or 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 28, 2005, 01:40:20 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 28, 2005, 07:43:35 AM
My wife and i purchased a sony 1080p HDTV and I have to say once you switch over the resolution on the 360 console options it makes a huge difference.  I highly recommend getting a HDTV set when you get the PS3 or 360

From what has been related to me, owning a PS3 or 360 is pointless unless you own a HDTV.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 28, 2005, 03:19:20 PM
I just played 360 at BestBuy and I'm sold  :yay

I played Call of Duty 2 and King Kong and the graphics are out of this world.  :drool
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 28, 2005, 03:38:00 PM
And it'll play Jade Empire, so you've got that to look forward to.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 28, 2005, 03:42:55 PM
I just saw the commercial for Prince of Persia the two thrones...I think SD was raving about it...is it good as it looks?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 28, 2005, 04:16:41 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 28, 2005, 03:42:55 PM
I just saw the commercial for Prince of Persia the two thrones...I think SD was raving about it...is it good as it looks?

Two Thrones official site (http://www.princeofpersiagame.com/us/)

I'm sure it will be, Sands of Time was great, Warrior Within was even better. In Two Thrones the Prince gets possessed by a Dark Prince and you get to play as both. From the trailer and TV commercial there's a bunch of new enemies and you get to ride in a chariot -- now who could resist that? Dec. 1st is the launch date and I already have a copy reserved.  :yay

Quote from: General_Failure on November 28, 2005, 03:38:00 PM
And it'll play Jade Empire, so you've got that to look forward to.

That won't change the graphics or gameplay though...will it?  ???
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 28, 2005, 04:29:27 PM
Quotei play the sims and make my sim have eight wives and be gay on the side
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 28, 2005, 04:31:39 PM
has anybody played Call of Duty 2 for PS2?  i'm thinking of renting it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 28, 2005, 06:00:45 PM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on November 28, 2005, 04:31:39 PM
has anybody played Call of Duty 2 for PS2? i'm thinking of renting it.

You need some advice before you make the big commitment, huh?  Farg.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 28, 2005, 07:33:11 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 28, 2005, 06:00:45 PM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on November 28, 2005, 04:31:39 PM
has anybody played Call of Duty 2 for PS2? i'm thinking of renting it.

You need some advice before you make the big commitment, huh?  Farg.

i know you're obsessed with me, and have some sort of cyber-crush on me.  but stop, i already told you, i'm not into dudes.  and if you ever send me another picture of you tucking it behind your legs to try and prove you are a chick, i'm gonna kick your ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 29, 2005, 11:50:22 AM
Rented GUN.  Played last night with a buddy for a few hours...yes a few hours its that cool.  It starts out besically in pre-determined missions, for you to get used to the gameplay.  Then its wide-open from there.  They all eventually run into each other, but u can gain extra stuff by doing side missions.  Gameplay takes alittle time to get down...dual analog stick control, but once u get it down its fun to just mow down people.  lots of blood, head shots, heads exploding, scalping shots, arms legs gone, killing animals, killing indians, drinking whisky to regain health, texas hold-em in the saloons and hookers!  profanity!  extreme violence!  in the wild west, what more do u want in a game?  so far its a winnar :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 29, 2005, 12:32:35 PM
I played Super Breakout on my Atari Flashback last night.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 30, 2005, 07:34:37 AM
This game's been out for a while and it's probably been discussed already, but I'm in the middle of playing "God Of War" for the PS2.  This game... plain and simple... is the shtein.  It's an action adventure game that has more gore in it than most movies... not to mention ta-tas everywhere.  :yay  You have a huge variety of moves/weapons to use... and the highlights of the fighting is doing "special kills" on enemies by hitting a button sequence.  This shtein gets downright extreme, from stabbing your swords right down/through an enemy's throat... to cutting them straight in half.  There are puzzles all through the game, but none that are so impossible that it slows the entire game down.

Graphics are on point, the music is awesome... must play (if you haven't already).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 30, 2005, 09:37:06 AM
i played that once, seemed like a cool game.  reminded me alot of prince of persia and devil may cry series. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 30, 2005, 10:43:08 AM
Yeah, it's definitely similar to Devil May Cry in the sense that you aquire orbs and all to upgrade your weapons, magic, etc.  I like the DMC series, but this has a totally different feel to it though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 30, 2005, 01:47:45 PM
hey SD, prince of persia 2 commercial.  link (http://www.2december.co.uk/) 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 30, 2005, 04:06:34 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 30, 2005, 01:47:45 PM
hey SD, prince of persia 2 commercial.  link (http://www.2december.co.uk/) 

I already saw it but thanks  :yay Comes out tomorrow and since I'm currently unemployed I can't think of a better way to spend my time  ;D

What's really scary is after playing it for a while you really feel like you can run along walls and do stupid shtein like that  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: methdeez on November 30, 2005, 07:24:23 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 30, 2005, 04:06:34 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 30, 2005, 01:47:45 PM
hey SD, prince of persia 2 commercial.  link (http://www.2december.co.uk/) 

I already saw it but thanks  :yay Comes out tomorrow and since I'm currently unemployed I can't think of a better way to spend my time  ;D

What's really scary is after playing it for a while you really feel like you can run along walls and do stupid shtein like that  :-D
Similarly, I try not to drive too much after playing GTA. Especially if I am taking my old school out!
That car is way too heavy to be whipping around curves, I'll farging kill a pedestrian and not even notice.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 01, 2005, 10:01:42 AM
Quote from: MURP on November 30, 2005, 01:47:45 PM
hey SD, prince of persia 2 commercial.  link (http://www.2december.co.uk/) 
nice :yay
Title: Online Gamer Dies
Post by: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 10:04:48 AM
link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051209/tc_afp/skoreacomputerdeath_051209110606)

Check out the ads.  Ha!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on December 10, 2005, 10:16:37 AM
At first, I thought that was the same story that was published a few months ago.  I hope we start seeing more of these though.  I can't wait until Playstationitis takes over as the #1 cause of death in the world.  Idiots. 

There is a positive side to this though.  The more dumbasses get addicted to video games, the less people there are getting laid and tainting the world with their retarded uber geek children.  Natural selection gets an assist from technology.  I love it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 10:29:47 AM
Obviously this guy's life was worth wasting.  Adios, sucker.

Next some icehole is going to start telling us that video game "addiction" is a "disease."  Then, before you know it, your family is going to plan an intervention to get you to stop playing Civ IV.  When they do that, I'm going to choose the game over the family, to spite them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 10, 2005, 11:11:45 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 10:29:47 AM
Obviously this guy's life was worth wasting.  Adios, sucker.

Next some icehole is going to start telling us that video game "addiction" is a "disease."  Then, before you know it, your family is going to plan an intervention to get you to stop playing Civ IV.  When they do that, I'm going to choose the game over the family, to spite them.

:-D

Dio, how is Civ IV?  It's on my Christmas list, and I'm (hopefully) looking forward to getting it.

Hard to believe how long it's been since the first Civ came out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 11:16:32 AM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on December 10, 2005, 11:11:45 AMDio, how is Civ IV?  It's on my Christmas list, and I'm (hopefully) looking forward to getting it.

I don't know.  I don't own a computer capable of running it, so I haven't bought it.  I'm just sayin'.

If you get it, let us know what you think.  I hear it's fantastic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 21, 2005, 08:37:09 PM
So I just finished Blitz: The League.   Pretty good game.  I played through the campaign session and enjoyed it.  I won't however be going online with this one, or playing any of my friends, and I don't really care to play single games any further, so:

One copy of Biltz: The League for XBOX (with plastic case and manual, but not the FHM cheerleader calendar it came with new, I threw that away long ago), free to the first person to IM me a mailing address.

Merry Christmas fargers.

edit: someone responded, the game is gone.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: fansince61 on December 21, 2005, 08:41:45 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 11:16:32 AM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on December 10, 2005, 11:11:45 AMDio, how is Civ IV?  It's on my Christmas list, and I'm (hopefully) looking forward to getting it.

I don't know.  I don't own a computer capable of running it, so I haven't bought it.  I'm just sayin'.

If you get it, let us know what you think.  I hear it's fantastic.

I just got CivIV..don't no jack..haven't installed it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 28, 2005, 11:28:30 AM
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One -  :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead

Star Wars Battlefronts II -  :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead 1/2

Gun -  :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead


question....

with my new HDTV, i have a total of 5 sets of inputs.  only 2 of them are component inputs.  one set is for my HD box, the other set is for the DVD player.  is it worth the money to upgrade my PS2 from the composite A/V cables to an S-video cable, since that is my only option because I am out of componenet jacks?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:43:26 AM
It's not your only option.  You could get a splitter with more jacks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:44:26 AM
I'm not a big gaming guy, but I got Metal Gear Solid 3 for Christmas and it's good.

I also got Soul Calibur 2, which has been around quite awhile, but it's also good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 28, 2005, 11:44:54 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:43:26 AM
It's not your only option.  You could get a splitter with more jacks.

oh yeah?  is it worth the money and effort for PS2, do component cables upgrade the quality of the PS2 picture that much?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:46:30 AM
Oh, and I got both for $10 each.  At that price, they're great.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:47:42 AM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on December 28, 2005, 11:44:54 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:43:26 AM
It's not your only option. You could get a splitter with more jacks.

oh yeah? is it worth the money and effort for PS2, do component cables upgrade the quality of the PS2 picture that much?

I never noticed a major difference, personally.  I'd go with whichever one is cheaper.  But I'm cheap.  Radio Shack would have either option.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 28, 2005, 11:47:48 AM
It's good to lag behind the cutting edge games by a year or so.  Once you're used to not playing the newest doo-hickey, you realize that last years games are pretty good, and the price simply can't be beat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on December 28, 2005, 12:38:35 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on December 28, 2005, 11:44:26 AM
I'm not a big gaming guy, but I got Metal Gear Solid 3 for Christmas and it's good.

You're gonna love that game.  One of, if not the best I've ever played.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2005, 02:40:28 PM
got NFL Street 2 for 20 bucks.  Fun game to play.   :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead 1/2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 28, 2005, 05:10:22 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 28, 2005, 11:47:48 AM
It's good to lag behind the cutting edge games by a year or so.  Once you're used to not playing the newest doo-hickey, you realize that last years games are pretty good, and the price simply can't be beat.

Agreed.  Get the games at $10-20 rather than $40-60.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on January 08, 2006, 11:13:51 AM
Anyone heard about this game yet?

NFL Head Coach (http://ps2.ign.com/objects/776/776737.html)

EA article (http://www.easports.com/article.jsp?dcr=sports&id=nflhc)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on January 08, 2006, 11:24:37 AM
Looks interesting for now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on January 08, 2006, 11:52:43 AM
Just started the new Prince of Persia. Right off the bat the graphics don't seem as good as the last one, but still a pretty good game. Just getting started with it but I'll probably like it. I also liked the sound track on the last one better. It's probably not as good as the last one but still a good time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on January 19, 2006, 01:58:41 PM
After reading people's remarks on their hatred for the game:

I'm back playing Madden 06 now that i have the new tv.  Can't stop playing in franchise mode.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 27, 2006, 01:44:43 PM
I just got 2 of these the other day for $10.  Just plug em into your tv and play madden and nhl 95.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GBROG.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 27, 2006, 01:52:22 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on January 08, 2006, 11:52:43 AM
Just started the new Prince of Persia. Right off the bat the graphics don't seem as good as the last one, but still a pretty good game. Just getting started with it but I'll probably like it. I also liked the sound track on the last one better. It's probably not as good as the last one but still a good time.

I'm waiting to get it used. Give me an update if you see this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 27, 2006, 04:51:55 PM
I've played the new Prince of Persia. It was my least favorite out of the 3, but it was still a very good game, and fun just like the others.

I think it starts off a little too slow, and the puzzles and traps are way too easy until about the last 4 hours of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on January 27, 2006, 05:16:33 PM
I've been attracted to Madden of late. Eagles are 10-0 so far. #1 in passing 32nd in rushing...  :paranoid

The new Persia is definitely the least produced of the three but it is still a good game. I'm glad it was a gift. Worth the pick up if you like the series, but I would definitely get it used or 2nd run.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 27, 2006, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on January 27, 2006, 01:44:43 PM
I just got 2 of these the other day for $10. Just plug em into your tv and play madden and nhl 95.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GBROG.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg)

They've got similar ones out with a bunch of old Atari games.  I think they come with like 10 games though for somewhere around the same price. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 27, 2006, 06:17:38 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on January 27, 2006, 05:16:33 PM


The new Persia is definitely the least produced of the three but it is still a good game. I'm glad it was a gift. Worth the pick up if you like the series, but I would definitely get it used or 2nd run.

Thanks. I felt the second one was the best so far. I wish they'd drop the price of used games, $45 instead of $50 for a game that's been out 2 months isn't a whole hell of a discount.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on January 27, 2006, 08:01:43 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid

i played that game about a year ago (on the gamecube)...loved it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 29, 2006, 06:28:08 PM
Broke down and bought the new Prince of Persia this morning. Phanatic hit the nail on the head, its good, but not as good as the last one. Also picked up 'Half Life 2', have never played it so I'll have to see what all the hype is about. Guy at the store told me (I think GF did too) that the PC version is much better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 29, 2006, 06:40:01 PM
Games are always going to be better on a PC, assuming you have a decent one. Bugs get fixed, content gets added, and you can modify things. And you can't play with GMod on an x-box.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 30, 2006, 06:38:56 PM
Anyone try out the World of Warcraft.  I got the demo after my friend suggested it.  I went through the whole deal of registering online, now i am having troubles connecting when I go to play the game.   ???
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 30, 2006, 06:40:42 PM
I played it for about an hour. It's just the same ol' same ol' treadmill with a pretty new package. If you don't have a guild/clan/whatever then it's not worth the effort.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 30, 2006, 06:50:32 PM
blah blah blah blah
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 30, 2006, 06:57:22 PM
WoW.  It's crack for video game addicts.  The smarter ones among us avoid it, even though we know we'd love it, because it would ruin our already damn near worthless lives.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 30, 2006, 07:31:15 PM
hah, so true.

i have big red one rented anyway, thats easier to play. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on January 31, 2006, 12:08:35 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on January 30, 2006, 06:57:22 PM
WoW.  It's crack for video game addicts.  The smarter ones among us avoid it, even though we know we'd love it, because it would ruin our already damn near worthless lives.



this is true. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 31, 2006, 12:29:04 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on January 29, 2006, 06:28:08 PM
Broke down and bought the new Prince of Persia this morning. Phanatic hit the nail on the head, its good, but not as good as the last one. Also picked up 'Half Life 2', have never played it so I'll have to see what all the hype is about. Guy at the store told me (I think GF did too) that the PC version is much better.

Half Life 2 might be the best first person shooter I have ever played. Fantastic game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 31, 2006, 12:30:30 AM
D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-don't drink the water. It makes you f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-f-forg-g-g-g-g-g-g-get.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 03, 2006, 05:38:51 PM
Read about this new game for X-Box and PS2 called, BLACK.  Reviews sounded great and I went to the main page and found cool videos, but IGN has a butt-load of sweet vid's.  This game looks so awesome.  Say goodbye to life February 28th.

http://www.ea.com/official/black/black/us/home.jsp  - main page

http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/668/668817/vids_1.html  - 10 pages of awesome clips.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 03, 2006, 05:42:07 PM
Looks like another generic shooter to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 03, 2006, 06:09:50 PM
looks alot more advanced than any one-person shooter i've ever seen. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on February 04, 2006, 03:51:13 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid

Aren't the graphics on the gamecube supposed to be better than XBox or PS2? I have both a PS2 and gamecube so I was wondering which system I should get it for.

Regardless, I'll play it with the lights on all day and farging night. I'm not scared of the light.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on February 04, 2006, 10:52:29 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 04, 2006, 03:51:13 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid

Aren't the graphics on the gamecube supposed to be better than XBox or PS2? I have both a PS2 and gamecube so I was wondering which system I should get it for.

Regardless, I'll play it with the lights on all day and farging night. I'm not scared of the light.

get it for the cube. the graphics are a bit better. and it's only $30 at this point. but other than that, same game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 04, 2006, 10:55:30 AM
Is Resident Evil 4 coming to XBox anytime soon? I looked online but couldn't find any info on it.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on February 04, 2006, 02:16:49 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 04, 2006, 10:55:30 AM
Is Resident Evil 4 coming to XBox anytime soon? I looked online but couldn't find any info on it.



nope
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 04, 2006, 04:06:28 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on February 04, 2006, 10:52:29 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 04, 2006, 03:51:13 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid

Aren't the graphics on the gamecube supposed to be better than XBox or PS2? I have both a PS2 and gamecube so I was wondering which system I should get it for.

Regardless, I'll play it with the lights on all day and farging night. I'm not scared of the light.

get it for the cube. the graphics are a bit better. and it's only $30 at this point. but other than that, same game.

That's not totally true is it?  I thought PS2 added the "Separate Ways" and "Assignment Ada" mini-games and stuff like that.  I'd have to go back and check exactly what but I know PS2 added some stuff that wasn't on the GC.

I have heard that the GC had a little better graphics but everything looked damn good to me anyway.

I beat RE4 yesterday evening btw.  I agree WS... one of the best games I ever played.  :yay 

The Rocket Launcher ownz all....  :evil
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 04, 2006, 04:07:24 PM
Damn, I might have to rent a PS2 and check it out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 04, 2006, 04:08:20 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 04, 2006, 03:51:13 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid

Aren't the graphics on the gamecube supposed to be better than XBox or PS2? I have both a PS2 and gamecube so I was wondering which system I should get it for.

Regardless, I'll play it with the lights on all day and farging night. I'm not scared of the light.

Me too.  I haven't played two seconds of that game with the lights off... unless it's the middle of the day.   :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on February 04, 2006, 05:26:01 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on January 30, 2006, 06:57:22 PM
WoW. It's crack for video game addicts. The smarter ones among us avoid it, even though we know we'd love it, because it would ruin our already damn near worthless lives.



A bunch of guys I work with are in a guild and they keep trying to suck me into their little world. I just don't want to do it because I know I'll lock myself on the puter 24 x 7...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 04, 2006, 05:33:10 PM
RE4 was definitely amazing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LBIggle on February 04, 2006, 06:24:01 PM
rocket launchers are for n00b3rz
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 04, 2006, 06:39:33 PM
Quote from: L-ong-B-each-I-ggle on February 04, 2006, 06:24:01 PM
rocket launchers are for n00b3rz

"Stranger, Stranger!  Now that's a weapon!"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 04, 2006, 06:48:17 PM
Like in most games with multiple weapons, I usually always find the shotgun my favorite.

Which was the case in RE4.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on February 04, 2006, 07:23:49 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 04, 2006, 04:06:28 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on February 04, 2006, 10:52:29 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 04, 2006, 03:51:13 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 27, 2006, 06:26:08 PM
I FINALLY got Resident Evil 4 (PS2) and it's pretty tight.  Spooky as hell.  I dare somebody to try and play it with the lights on.  :paranoid

Aren't the graphics on the gamecube supposed to be better than XBox or PS2? I have both a PS2 and gamecube so I was wondering which system I should get it for.

Regardless, I'll play it with the lights on all day and farging night. I'm not scared of the light.

get it for the cube. the graphics are a bit better. and it's only $30 at this point. but other than that, same game.

That's not totally true is it?  I thought PS2 added the "Separate Ways" and "Assignment Ada" mini-games and stuff like that.  I'd have to go back and check exactly what but I know PS2 added some stuff that wasn't on the GC.

I have heard that the GC had a little better graphics but everything looked damn good to me anyway.

we're both right...although assignment ada is on the game cube version, as well as mercenaries. on or 2 other mini games if i am not mistaken.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 04, 2006, 10:25:42 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on February 04, 2006, 06:48:17 PM
Like in most games with multiple weapons, I usually always find the shotgun my favorite.

Which was the case in RE4.

Yeah, me too.  Whenever I was somewhere new... I was carrying that thing.  Powerful as hell... and there's always a lot of ammo for it.  That's what sucks about the magnum.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 08, 2006, 10:27:09 AM
Call of Duty: Big Red One:
Pretty awesome game.  Even better than the first.  4/5
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 08, 2006, 02:03:51 PM
Anyone play that Indiana Jones game on PS2 that came out a year or two ago?  I was thinking of picking it up on the cheap.  Acutally, anyone have it and want to unload it cheap and/or trade it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 08, 2006, 02:05:27 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 08, 2006, 10:27:09 AM
Call of Duty: Big Red One:
Pretty awesome game.  Even better than the first.  4/5

i agree, really great game.  weird thing happened to me though, i was really playing it alot, then, during one of the missions, the game glitched on me and i couldn't get past this one spot.  i was so pissed off that i haven't played it since.  everytime, i think about playing it, i remember what happened and i can't bring myself to put it in again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 08, 2006, 02:19:56 PM
i am pretty far in the game, and some of the missions are so intense.  i can see how u could get frustrated and say farg it, its too hard.   the worst level so far, which took me prob 50 times to beat, was the one where u jump in the half truck/tank thing and have to shoot those planes before they blow up the supply trucks and the guns.  it was so hard to find the planes and they came in so fast.  finally i was able to memorize where they came in first and just waited.  that part was so hard for me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 08, 2006, 02:33:32 PM
yeah, and it wasn't even that is was really hard that frustrated me.  the game glitched right at the end of the one mission where you were in a barn, and the thought of having to go through that entire mission again makes me not want to play yet.

but you're right about the missions being intense, you need to sit back for a minute when you get through one and relax.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 08, 2006, 03:23:30 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 08, 2006, 02:03:51 PM
Anyone play that Indiana Jones game on PS2 that came out a year or two ago?  I was thinking of picking it up on the cheap.  Acutally, anyone have it and want to unload it cheap and/or trade it?

I played it for XBox and it was pretty good. If you're an Indiana Jones fan you should like it. I thought the storyline was a little to supernatural for an Indiana Jones adventure. [Word of advice] You might get stuck on some parts because some of the puzzles and stuff near the end are a little complicated (like 1 or 2). Don't let them frustrate you, there are plenty of cheats and walkthroughs on the internet to get you through them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 08, 2006, 03:47:52 PM
Cool, if I find it cheap enough, I'll pick it up.  Just a question of whether I get it for the ps2 or the pc.  Depends how cheap I can find it, I guess.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 08, 2006, 03:55:28 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 08, 2006, 03:47:52 PM
Cool, if I find it cheap enough, I'll pick it up.  Just a question of whether I get it for the ps2 or the pc.  Depends how cheap I can find it, I guess.

You should be able to pick it up for around $10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2006, 11:45:43 AM
went to gamestop last night and asked about the game BLACK that is coming out Feb. 28th.  they have a demo u can get for putting $5 down on a reservation for the game.  i played it alittle last night before my girl came over and it is awesome. its only one level, but the destruction is so realistic and the guns are pretty bad ass.  i havn't made it through the level yet, just kind of shooting at everything and watching it blow up or shattering everything to pieces.  its cool cause u can, distract an enemy by shooting the ceiling or wall near him, the pieces of whatever u are shotting at will rain down on the guy and distract him, then u have time to aim and waste him.  so far its badass.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 15, 2006, 12:28:34 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 08, 2006, 02:19:56 PM
   the worst level so far, which took me prob 50 times to beat, was the one where u jump in the half truck/tank thing and have to shoot those planes before they blow up the supply trucks and the guns.  it was so hard to find the planes and they came in so fast.

try the map on the bottom left of the screen that shows exactly where they are coming from. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2006, 01:12:37 PM
i did try to use it, doesn't work on the airplanes, just ground forces.  i eventually memorized where they were coming from.  im onto harder levels now....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 15, 2006, 01:26:36 PM
I got EA's Arena Football yesterday, got to play a quick game. The thing is Live enabled, and there was actually a game going on at 4 am.

It's actually fun to play, but takes some getting used to. They gave the kicking game this weird golf swing thing where you just use the right stick. It makes kicking accuracy tough but fair and pretty much on par with the AFL kicking averages.

There's a franchise mode, create a player, create a team, and online play. That's all I want out of a football game, and it was cheaper than Madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2006, 01:56:54 PM
read a review of AFL and they gave it 4/5.  def looking forard to renting that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 15, 2006, 01:57:23 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 15, 2006, 01:12:37 PM
i did try to use it, doesn't work on the airplanes, just ground forces.  i eventually memorized where they were coming from.  im onto harder levels now....

hmmm.  I beat that level the first time using the map to show where the bombers were coming from. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2006, 02:01:18 PM
what the hell! i even read a magazine with walk-thrus to the game and it said the map is worthless in this level.  WEIRD :sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 15, 2006, 02:02:04 PM
burn that magazine straight to hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 15, 2006, 02:31:24 PM
My only complaint about this game so far is this butchered version of The Spy Hunter that seems to be on infinite loop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 15, 2006, 02:31:56 PM
Quote from: MURP on February 15, 2006, 01:57:23 PM

hmmm.  I beat that level the first time using the map to show where the bombers were coming from. 

me too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 17, 2006, 10:44:14 AM
screw you guys.  it took me easily over 50 times to beat it. 

picked up tiger woods 06 at blockbuster, never played any of the tiger games.  also bought devil may cry 3 for 19 and bought FIFA Street for 35.  FIFA street is pretty cool so far.  havn't played the others. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 17, 2006, 10:49:53 AM
Let me know about Devil May Cry 3.  The difficulty level is supposed to be insane.  They took the Japanese version of the hard difficulty mode and made it the normal difficulty mode in the US version.

I've played through both DMC 1 and 2.  DMC 1 was great, DMC 2 was kinda weak.  This one is getting pretty damn good reviews, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 17, 2006, 10:55:34 AM
I never played DMC 1, played 2 and beat it pretty easily.  I heard DMC 3 is the best, the first 2 levels i think are set on a high difficulty level and if you get past them it unlocks the difficulty ratings for the rest of the game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 17, 2006, 11:10:26 AM


saw a game coming out soon called Tourist Tournament... it is supposed to be Gran Turismo with motorcycles instead of cars.  nice.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 17, 2006, 11:23:41 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 17, 2006, 10:55:34 AM
I never played DMC 1, played 2 and beat it pretty easily.  I heard DMC 3 is the best, the first 2 levels i think are set on a high difficulty level and if you get past them it unlocks the difficulty ratings for the rest of the game. 

You gotta play DMC 1.  If you liked 2... which I assume you did because you're giving 3 a try... you'll love the 1st one.  Better enemies, better boss fights... better story.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 17, 2006, 11:25:37 AM
Quote from: MURP on February 17, 2006, 11:10:26 AM


saw a game coming out soon called Tourist Tournament... it is supposed to be Gran Turismo with motorcycles instead of cars.  nice.

i read a review about it, sounds awesome.  I think its Tourist Trophy, not tournament.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 17, 2006, 11:39:55 AM
The MotoGP games for XBox are great, but they're just that: MotoGP.  Kinda like a Formula 1 game, MotoGP is limited by the tracks and bikes.  I'd love a motorcycle game with hundreds of bikes and upgrade options, a slew of manufacturers, etc.  Is that the idea behind Tourist Trophy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 17, 2006, 01:25:24 PM
from the review yes.  i forget how many tracks they have but it was alot.  like murp said, exactly like gran tourismo, but with bikes. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 18, 2006, 06:45:29 PM
here is more info and even some vids of Tourist Trophy (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/driving/touristtrophy/news.html?sid=6144475)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 18, 2006, 06:49:41 PM
Thanks, MURP.  It sounds like a good start.  I'd like to see other bikes listed.  BMW, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, even Harley Davidson (:puke) should all be added.  And there's no reason they can't include  motocross bikes and tracks, flat-track bikes and courses, and drag racing too.  They could do so much with this...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 20, 2006, 07:50:06 PM
Finally tried Arena Football on xbox live tonight since I have off from work. After a nice 1 play, 38 yard drive and a goal line stand the little bitch I was playing against quit. There was a whole 16 people playing, so I'm not getting my hopes up for a full game anytime soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on February 20, 2006, 11:47:51 PM
My Ps2 has stopped playing CDs with the darker tint on them. Don't know why. Anyone ever run a DVD cleaner CD on their PS2?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on February 20, 2006, 11:52:18 PM
What do you mean by "darker tint"? PS2 Game CDs or something else?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 21, 2006, 12:08:32 AM
Quote from: Phanatic on February 20, 2006, 11:47:51 PM
My Ps2 has stopped playing CDs with the darker tint on them. Don't know why. Anyone ever run a DVD cleaner CD on their PS2?

Well this certainly disproves the "Once you go black, you never go back" theory. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: LBIggle on February 21, 2006, 12:27:51 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 17, 2006, 10:49:53 AM
Let me know about Devil May Cry 3.  The difficulty level is supposed to be insane.  They took the Japanese version of the hard difficulty mode and made it the normal difficulty mode in the US version.




that's their way of getting us back for that whole bomb thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 21, 2006, 12:28:10 AM
Quote from: Phanatic on February 20, 2006, 11:47:51 PM
My Ps2 has stopped playing CDs with the darker tint on them. Don't know why. Anyone ever run a DVD cleaner CD on their PS2?

Do you get disc read errors?

If so it's a lens problem. The original PS2 models, meaning the non-slim ones, tend to have dust build-up inside the console. Sometimes the lens just goes and stops reading certain disc formats. After all it is an electronic and nothing lasts forever.

There used to be a toll-free number to call to get your console repaired for free, you just pay the shipping costs, but I don't know if Sony still does it. I can find out for you, but if not your best bet is to get the new slim model PS2's. They are $150 new and refurbished probably around $120.

Also you can dry blowing a can of compressed air into the front vents. It worked for some people but for others I've heard that made their PS2 worse. It actually made my worse so I can attest to that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2006, 08:59:45 AM
I played DM3 saturday night and it starts off pretty insane and you have a boss to fight after you clear this room.  The boss was hard. Couldn't beat it.  I was drunk, so maybe that had something to do with it. 

Played Tiger Woods 06-very cool game
FIFA Street - comparable to the other Street titles.  Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 21, 2006, 09:56:34 AM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 21, 2006, 12:08:32 AM
Quote from: Phanatic on February 20, 2006, 11:47:51 PM
My Ps2 has stopped playing CDs with the darker tint on them. Don't know why. Anyone ever run a DVD cleaner CD on their PS2?

Well this certainly disproves the "Once you go black, you never go back" theory. 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on February 21, 2006, 10:13:29 AM
Yeah I figured it was a lens problem because it only has a problem with CDs that have a darker tint to them on the read side. Crazy Taxi and NHL 2002 are tinted for some reason. I tried a DVD cleaner CD but it wasn't enough so I'm going to go the canned air route.



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 21, 2006, 04:38:58 PM
I found out for you that Sony no longer repairs disc read error units for free anymore.

So if the compressed air no longer works then I guess you have to pay for repair or a new unit. Of course I'd just but a new unit from a best buy or something and trade in your broken PS2 to an EB for store credit.

You'll probably get like $70 or so for it so you'll only really be paying $80 for a new slim console. Don't quote me on the $70 store credit though. EB can be pricks with their trade-in values.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 21, 2006, 04:46:07 PM
Take the console to Sony's closest office and hurl it at a window.  bastiches should back their product up, or suffer the consequences.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on February 21, 2006, 05:07:36 PM
I'm reminded of that printer scene in office space...

Thanks  Philly Forever!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 21, 2006, 10:11:23 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 21, 2006, 09:56:34 AM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 21, 2006, 12:08:32 AM
Quote from: Phanatic on February 20, 2006, 11:47:51 PM
My Ps2 has stopped playing CDs with the darker tint on them. Don't know why. Anyone ever run a DVD cleaner CD on their PS2?

Well this certainly disproves the "Once you go black, you never go back" theory. 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I'm afraid it's true.  Don't worry though.  The whole "Once you go Mexican you'll never want sex again" theory is still firmly intact. 

Right Chuggie? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on February 23, 2006, 03:43:12 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on February 20, 2006, 07:50:06 PM
Finally tried Arena Football on xbox live tonight since I have off from work. After a nice 1 play, 38 yard drive and a goal line stand the little bitch I was playing against quit. There was a whole 16 people playing, so I'm not getting my hopes up for a full game anytime soon.

GF,

Have you played AFL since?  My son got it last week for PS2.  After a couple of days he appears bored with it.  Cool thing is he created a QB for the Soul named "Vince Young" - how original.  Guy is like 6-5 270.  He does that with NCAA and creates these freaks of nature at QB, RB, WR - it's hilarious.

Just bought FIFA 06 and we love it.  It's hard to score a goal so when you do you start celebrating and running around the room.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on February 23, 2006, 06:04:34 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on February 23, 2006, 03:43:12 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on February 20, 2006, 07:50:06 PM
Finally tried Arena Football on xbox live tonight since I have off from work. After a nice 1 play, 38 yard drive and a goal line stand the little bitch I was playing against quit. There was a whole 16 people playing, so I'm not getting my hopes up for a full game anytime soon.

GF,

Have you played AFL since?  My son got it last week for PS2.  After a couple of days he appears bored with it.  Cool thing is he created a QB for the Soul named "Vince Young" - how original.  Guy is like 6-5 270.  He does that with NCAA and creates these freaks of nature at QB, RB, WR - it's hilarious.

Just bought FIFA 06 and we love it.  It's hard to score a goal so when you do you start celebrating and running around the room.

What's so freakish about that?  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 24, 2006, 03:05:53 AM
Quote from: Don Ho on February 23, 2006, 03:43:12 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on February 20, 2006, 07:50:06 PM
Finally tried Arena Football on xbox live tonight since I have off from work. After a nice 1 play, 38 yard drive and a goal line stand the little bitch I was playing against quit. There was a whole 16 people playing, so I'm not getting my hopes up for a full game anytime soon.

GF,

Have you played AFL since?  My son got it last week for PS2.  After a couple of days he appears bored with it.  Cool thing is he created a QB for the Soul named "Vince Young" - how original.  Guy is like 6-5 270.  He does that with NCAA and creates these freaks of nature at QB, RB, WR - it's hilarious.

I'm into the playoffs on my first season now. Even with the difficulty notched up I'm blowing out teams. The be-the-receiver option is ridiculously easy, especially if you dive into the free agent pool. It's really too easy to grab all the top ALF talent without hitting the salary cap.

I created a monster player at FB/JLB. He's the most useless player on the field. Can't leave the box on defense, can't go out for a pass on offense. Can't run, I'm averaging 5 rushing yards a game. Most of my carries are for a loss.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 26, 2006, 03:28:03 PM
Fight Night, Round 3. Rented it, really havn't gotten to play it much, but the controls are insane, might be alittle to complex for me to keep my attention.  i can def see this game leading to hands cramps and blisters. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 26, 2006, 07:42:01 PM
Finished Prince of Persia Two Thrones. Wasn't bad but was probably the worst of the 3. Warrior Within was the best. Judging from the ending this should be the last one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 26, 2006, 09:56:24 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 26, 2006, 03:28:03 PM
Fight Night, Round 3. Rented it, really havn't gotten to play it much, but the controls are insane, might be alittle to complex for me to keep my attention.  i can def see this game leading to hands cramps and blisters.

Fight Night  and Fight Night Round Two were awesome games.  The control system was a challenge at first, but I stuck with it and really grew to like it.  One of the best uses of the joysticks I've ever used in a game.  Once you get it, you can really move the dude on the screen like a real boxer.  Well, a lot more like one than any other boxing game I ever played.  I won't buy Round 3 until I can get it used AND less than $25, because that's my rule on console games.  But I'm itching to play it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 26, 2006, 10:17:40 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on February 26, 2006, 09:56:24 PM

Fight Night  and Fight Night Round Two were awesome games.  The control system was a challenge at first, but I stuck with it and really grew to like it.  One of the best uses of the joysticks I've ever used in a game.  Once you get it, you can really move the dude on the screen like a real boxer.  Well, a lot more like one than any other boxing game I ever played.  I won't buy Round 3 until I can get it used AND less than $25, because that's my rule on console games.  But I'm itching to play it.

i cheated and re-config'd the controller so i could throw jabs and hooks with the buttons, only the upper cuts required the right analog.  i did it mostly to help with the training, but it's fun to cheat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 26, 2006, 10:20:27 PM
You're only cheating yourself.  The flow of the game really is accented by the joystick controls, especially when combing with the shoulder buttons for blocking/parrying and leaning in/out.  You can load a punch nicely just by the way you move your body prior to the punch, even without throwing a haymaker.  It's awful slick.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 02, 2006, 11:29:08 PM
I gave up on fight night and bought BLACK. The game is awesome. You can blow away-apart anything.  My only gripes is that there is no multi-player mode, no 2 player mode. Other than that. Fan-fargin-tastic.  Intense! So far 4/5, only because of the game modes.

HOLLERRRRR
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 03, 2006, 01:43:13 AM
I really wanted Black but decided not to buy it. I heard it's only like 5 hours long and to me that's a waste of $40. There are a few games coming out late this month that I'm saving for. Been a long time since I've bought a game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 03, 2006, 02:55:15 AM
i think u have your games mixed up.

i just got done playing the longest ive tried yet.  i almost played 4 hrs. i beat 2 levels.  and its on the easy setting. one mission took me alittle over and hour and the next took me 1hr and 45. course i could of gone through the level with reckless abandon, but i would of died more than i did. i like going through slow.  i died once.  the levels are huge.  its the most intense/realistic 1st person i have played yet.  the bad guys have armor, takes about 5-6 bullets to kill a guy.  best either to just unload or go for the head shot. 

another cool aspect of the game is it has a storyline and between missions, it has real actors and still photos and or scenery.  very cool, very much like a movie.  the sounds in the game are so realistic, down to wind, or creaking noises. 

i change my mind, regardless of no multi-player option, this game is a 5.  RENT OR BUY IT.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 03, 2006, 09:00:18 AM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 03, 2006, 01:43:13 AM
I really wanted Black but decided not to buy it. I heard it's only like 5 hours long and to me that's a waste of $40. There are a few games coming out late this month that I'm saving for. Been a long time since I've bought a game.

sounds like a good one to purchase, beat, and sell on ebay right away and make your money back. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 03, 2006, 09:06:16 AM
i reached a point last night where the Flyers game was boring, and there was nothing else to watch, so I wanted to play a game.  but as i looked at my games I realized i was bored with every single one.  i guess i need to get a new one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 03, 2006, 12:28:08 PM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on March 03, 2006, 09:06:16 AM
i reached a point last night where the Flyers game was boring, and there was nothing else to watch, so I wanted to play a game.  but as i looked at my games I realized i was bored with every single one.  i guess i need to get a new one.

I couldn't imagine my wife allowing me much peaceful time to play video games if we had 3 kids.  As it is, you have to play zone defense instead of man-to-man.  Does she excel at juggling?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 03, 2006, 12:31:24 PM
dude, it's not that bad.  first of all she works 5 nights a week, so it's just me and the kids during that time.  the twins are in bed by 8pm and my other daughter can entertain herself.  i have almost every night to do what i want, be it video games, movies, sports, etc...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on March 03, 2006, 12:32:03 PM
no shtein....we only have 1 kid & i'm lucky if i get to play ps2 one hour a week.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 03, 2006, 12:35:10 PM
Quote from: hunt on March 03, 2006, 12:32:03 PM
no shtein....we only have 1 kid & i'm lucky if i get to play ps2 one hour a week.

I guess it might be different if your wife worked nights.  But the only way that would be OK would be if I really hated my wife and didn't mind never seeing her at all.  Unfortunately, I don't hate her.  So, I guess I should just sell my PS2 and all the games if I knock her up?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 03, 2006, 12:36:32 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on March 03, 2006, 12:35:10 PM
So, I guess I should just sell my PS2 and all the games if I knock her up?

only if you plan on being a whipped bitch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 03, 2006, 12:37:24 PM
plan on?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 03, 2006, 12:38:47 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 03, 2006, 12:37:24 PM
plan on?

that is incredibly accurate, it's way too late for that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on March 03, 2006, 12:45:31 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on March 03, 2006, 12:35:10 PM
Quote from: hunt on March 03, 2006, 12:32:03 PM
no shtein....we only have 1 kid & i'm lucky if i get to play ps2 one hour a week.

So, I guess I should just sell my PS2 and all the games if I knock her up?

nah...maybe your kid will actually sleep once in a while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on March 03, 2006, 12:51:23 PM
i made sure my kid moved to a different house with his mother
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 03, 2006, 01:00:57 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 03, 2006, 01:35:49 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on March 03, 2006, 12:35:10 PM

I guess it might be different if your wife worked nights.  But the only way that would be OK would be if I really hated my wife and didn't mind never seeing her at all.  Unfortunately, I don't hate her. 

this comment would bother me, but you seem pretty nieve about having a family, so it doesn't.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 03, 2006, 02:58:20 PM
I understand it's a way of having two incomes and not paying for day care.  But thanks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 03, 2006, 02:59:19 PM
your welcome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 03, 2006, 03:31:47 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 03, 2006, 09:00:18 AM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 03, 2006, 01:43:13 AM
I really wanted Black but decided not to buy it. I heard it's only like 5 hours long and to me that's a waste of $40. There are a few games coming out late this month that I'm saving for. Been a long time since I've bought a game.

sounds like a good one to purchase, beat, and sell on ebay right away and make your money back. 

That would be what I usually do, if it weren't for my ebay account currently being suspended for not paying the bill. I got this outrageous bill from them and refused to pay it, and they suspended my account until I do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 06, 2006, 07:10:34 PM
Just started HalfLife 2, already on Chapter 4. So I'm hoping this game gets a lot better because so far it's craptacular like Doom 3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 06, 2006, 10:42:45 PM
Are you serious? What part are you up to?

It's tied for the best FPS I've ever played.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 06, 2006, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 06, 2006, 10:42:45 PM
Are you serious? What part are you up to?

It's tied for the best FPS I've ever played.

I'm zooming around in some 1 man propelled boat in a sea of toxic waste.  Which game is this tied with? Call me crazy, but I still consider Halo 1 and 2 as the best FPS's ever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on March 06, 2006, 11:09:52 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 06, 2006, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 06, 2006, 10:42:45 PM
Are you serious? What part are you up to?

It's tied for the best FPS I've ever played.

I'm zooming around in some 1 man propelled boat in a sea of toxic waste.  Which game is this tied with? Call me crazy, but I still consider Halo 1 and 2 as the best FPS's ever.

They should call that game "Fishing in the Delware".
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 06, 2006, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 06, 2006, 11:03:09 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 06, 2006, 10:42:45 PM
Are you serious? What part are you up to?

It's tied for the best FPS I've ever played.

I'm zooming around in some 1 man propelled boat in a sea of toxic waste.  Which game is this tied with? Call me crazy, but I still consider Halo 1 and 2 as the best FPS's ever.

That part was kind of annoying, I'll admit. It was fun at first, but it goes on and on for so long. You still haven't come across the most annoying part in the game though, and it comes up shortly after the boat part, which is pretty long depending on your style of play. The game gets better as it goes along though, and the final chapter is the most fun I've ever had in a FPS. You'll find out why.

It's pretty long for a FPS, though, but it's definitely a great great game.

Metroid Prime 1 and 2 were great, and Battlefield 2 is great, but mostly for multiplayer. I like Half Life 2's single player more than Battlefield 2 though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 06, 2006, 11:30:08 PM
Glad to hear it gets better, I read so much on games before I buy them and had extremely high expectations.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 06, 2006, 11:32:26 PM
What specifically don't you like about it so far though.

Even though the part you are on was a little long and annoying to me, the action is still fun, the environments are very open, cool, and fun to explore, and it has a good story for a FPS. Usually FPS don't have very much of a story.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 06, 2006, 11:48:48 PM
Its a combination of things: The graphics are only alright, nothing spectacular. The enemies aren't that great and they're really easy to kill considering they all stand near a flammable cannister that's really easy to hit. Don't like the weapons so far. I have a crowbar, a handgun, and a machine gun. Yay. The game play feels exactly like Doom did. Haven't really gotten into the storyline except I know I'm some Heroic Doctor.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 06, 2006, 11:52:55 PM
The weapon part will be taken care of in due time. You get a pretty decent sized assortment.

Once you get a certain gun, the game gets a lot more fun, because the gun is so awesome. You get it at the end of the water vehicle part of the game.

I thoroughly enjoyed up to the part where you are in the game, but I will say it does get better as it goes along IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 07, 2006, 12:05:13 PM
rented star wars battle front 2 the other night. have not had a chance to play it yet.  im off this week so i'll prob get into a game at some point.  i think i remember a few of u guys playing it and liking it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 07, 2006, 12:32:09 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 06, 2006, 11:52:55 PM
The weapon part will be taken care of in due time. You get a pretty decent sized assortment.

Once you get a certain gun, the game gets a lot more fun, because the gun is so awesome. You get it at the end of the water vehicle part of the game.

I thoroughly enjoyed up to the part where you are in the game, but I will say it does get better as it goes along IMO.

Okay, I'll admit, it's getting a little bit better since I got he Magnet gun. Still reminds me a little too much of Doom.

Quote from: mussa on March 07, 2006, 12:05:13 PM
rented star wars battle front 2 the other night. have not had a chance to play it yet. im off this week so i'll prob get into a game at some point. i think i remember a few of u guys playing it and liking it.

Battlefront 2 is awesome. Much better than 1, and there's also a campaign which is short but sweet. You get to play as many different Jedi/Sith Lords, and also get to play as Boba/Jango Fett, Han, and Leia. Make sure you explore all the worlds and get to play as many different special characters as possible. Darth Maul is a madman, you can annihilate the entire clone army without any help.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 07, 2006, 01:47:26 PM
my only problem with Battlefront 2 is that the space battles are repetitive
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 07, 2006, 02:23:58 PM
i just played one game.  it sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 07, 2006, 03:11:18 PM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on March 07, 2006, 01:47:26 PM
my only problem with Battlefront 2 is that the space battles are repetitive

I stayed away from the space battles.

Quote from: mussa on March 07, 2006, 02:23:58 PM
i just played one game. it sucks.

Really? What didn't you like about it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 07, 2006, 03:29:14 PM
everything...seems very complicated
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 07, 2006, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 07, 2006, 03:29:14 PM
everything...seems very complicated

Complicated? Are you serious?  :-D

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 07, 2006, 04:52:43 PM
the very first mission can be a little overwhelming if you've never played before, but you get the hang of it after that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on March 07, 2006, 04:53:13 PM
I just borrowed a buddy of mine's copy of MOO II (Masters of Orion II). It is old but a classic. I'm kind of interested in Galactic Civ II as it looks to be interesting and is in the same category.

http://www.galciv2.com/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 07, 2006, 05:42:26 PM
yea i did training to learn some stuff, just wasn't all that.  i'l give it another shot.  BLACK has got my attention too much right now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 09, 2006, 01:23:31 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 06, 2006, 11:32:26 PM
What specifically don't you like about it so far though.

Even though the part you are on was a little long and annoying to me, the action is still fun, the environments are very open, cool, and fun to explore, and it has a good story for a FPS. Usually FPS don't have very much of a story.

Okay, you were right, this game is awesome. Definitely one of the best FPS I ever played.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 09, 2006, 01:37:07 PM
Fight Night Round 3 is cool.  I'm glad I'm renting it though, because I have it until Sunday and I'm pretty sure that I will be done playing it by then.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 09, 2006, 04:25:32 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 09, 2006, 01:23:31 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 06, 2006, 11:32:26 PM
What specifically don't you like about it so far though.

Even though the part you are on was a little long and annoying to me, the action is still fun, the environments are very open, cool, and fun to explore, and it has a good story for a FPS. Usually FPS don't have very much of a story.

Okay, you were right, this game is awesome. Definitely one of the best FPS I ever played.

Was that sarcasm?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 09, 2006, 04:33:09 PM
Not at all, I love this game. Glad I stuck with it. Ranks as one of my favorite FPS ever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 09, 2006, 07:44:49 PM
Glad to see you like it. I loved the game. What part are you at? There are certain tall mechanical enemies you fight with the rocket launcher that are a lot of fun to fight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on March 09, 2006, 08:59:09 PM
Any one playing Tiger Woods 06 on PS2?  We just got it.  Any tips?  What's the best mode?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 09, 2006, 09:06:21 PM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 09, 2006, 07:44:49 PM
Glad to see you like it. I loved the game. What part are you at? There are certain tall mechanical enemies you fight with the rocket launcher that are a lot of fun to fight.

I'm stuck at that part right now. I can't find all the rockets. So far I've found 3 laying on the ground (two of my allies were killed) and have used the secondary weapon in each of my guns. Still can't take the second one down. I think I'm missing something.

*Edit* Forget it, I figured it out. There's an unlimited rocket supply at the opposite side of the plaza.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 09, 2006, 09:33:15 PM
My favorite weapon in that game is the shotgun. It's so great.

Those sentinal things are fun to fight. Wait until you get to the final chapter though. You get the coolest weapon in FPS history. It's so fun to use. It sucks that there isn't a code to use it from chapter 1. It would inspire me to play it over again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 09, 2006, 10:56:27 PM
Guess you're talking about the magnet gun during the Benefactor level. I'm there now and this thing kicks ass. This is one of those games I don't want to end.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 09, 2006, 11:33:26 PM
The dark energy gravity gun or the gravity gun on roids is what I meant. I guess that's what you are talking about.

I thought you got it after the benefactor level. Guess I remember it wrong.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 12:09:27 AM
Same gun, I just use a different name.  It was great launching bodies with it.

Just finished it, cool ending. Great game.  I'll purchase the sequel once it's released.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 10, 2006, 12:53:11 AM
I hated Ravenholm. That part of the game was crazy, and kinda of scary. Some of those guys were hard to bring down.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 12:58:07 AM
Ravenholm was a little weird but I felt the game picked up from that point on. Nothing beats the battles on the broken down streets. Only thing missing from this game IMO was a sniper rifle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 10, 2006, 01:01:52 AM
I loved the part when you go back into the town, and fight those tall sentinal things. That was a lot of fun.

Also no one beats dog. He's unstoppable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 01:03:42 AM
Dog was cool but they only showed him for a brief time near the end. (when he picks up that gate). I was hoping to see more of him launching cars at the combine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 10, 2006, 01:05:39 AM
What was your weapon of choice? I loved the shotgun. I also never used the pulse rifle because it ran out of ammo so quickly. That was my last resort weapon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 01:11:33 AM
Same (shotgun) and the machine gun. I found myself using the .38 caliber pistol at times too. The pulse gun was sweet but it was very inaccurate. Did you get the Crossbow? I used it a couple times just to see what it could do.

Controlling the AntLion army with the Mother Ant's gland was also one of my favorite parts of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 10, 2006, 01:16:54 AM
That was very cool, using the Antlions. They worked wonders in the prison. Throw them down long dark hallways and have them take out the guys around the corners.

I got the crossbow, yeah. It was cool. I would've preferred a sniper rifle, but it was cool. Something different at least.

I loved using the gravity gun to throw bricks at enemies. The buzzsaws were great too, cutting them in half.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 10, 2006, 01:25:21 AM
Iff you ever have extra money laying around that you don't know what to use it on, buy a Gamecube with Metroid Prime 1 and 2. Different style FPS, but very fun. They have a little bit of an RPG/adventure aspect to it. You acquire different suit types, and weapon attachments, and solve puzzles to advance. The attachments are very cool, like different types of cannon types and also you get special attachments to your suit like superjump. If you played the original Metroids you'd understand what I mean. There are regular enemies, but you fight bosses in it as well. Those are a ton of fun to fight, and require strategy to beat, rather than just pumping ammo into them. Not your typical shooter, but a lot of fun. If you only like classic shooters, then I'd stay away, but they are both amazing games.

Just throwing it out there since you seem to enjoy FPS games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on March 10, 2006, 01:49:59 AM
32 page with a bullet video game thread........awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 10, 2006, 04:29:13 AM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 10, 2006, 01:16:54 AM
I got the crossbow, yeah. It was cool. I would've preferred a sniper rifle, but it was cool. Something different at least.

The crossbow is a godsend on the train bridge. I loved pinning Combine to the walls with it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 10, 2006, 04:32:58 AM
Oh, and anyone that's played has to read Concerned (http://www.hlcomic.com/). And read the notes, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 10, 2006, 08:28:45 AM
Quote from: Philly Forever on March 09, 2006, 09:33:15 PM
My favorite weapon in that game is the shotgun. It's so great.

The shotgun is ALWAYS the best gun.  In any game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 10, 2006, 10:52:28 AM
Devil May Cry 3....tough as hell. 

Rented God Of War, have yet to play it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 11:58:49 AM
I'm tempted to play Half life 2 again, damn that game is good.

Anyone play Matrix Paths of Neo? It got decent reviews.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 10, 2006, 12:00:20 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 10, 2006, 11:58:49 AM
Anyone play Matrix Paths of Neo? It got decent reviews.

i played it, and beat it.  overall, it was a good game to play.  some of the hand to hand combat combos got repetitive, but other than that the game is pretty good.  the levels are pretty long, and some are pretty freaky.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 12:02:14 PM
Right on, off that recommendation I'll check it out. Someone told me a while back that it was good but way too short.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 10, 2006, 12:04:16 PM
the game itself is not real long, that's true, but the levels themselves are long.  i didn't feel cheated when i was done playing it.  of course, i had borrowed it from a friend, had i bought it, i probably wouldn't have felt the same way.

the 1st 45% of the game is the 1st movie, the second movie is about 40%, then they kinda rush through the 3rd movie.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 10, 2006, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 10, 2006, 11:58:49 AM
I'm tempted to play Half life 2 again, damn that game is good.

Try it with s-mod if you play through it again. The kicking, exploding corpses, and changes make it worth it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 10, 2006, 01:46:51 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 10, 2006, 10:52:28 AM
Devil May Cry 3....tough as hell. 

Told ya.

Quote from: mussa on March 10, 2006, 10:52:28 AM
Rented God Of War, have yet to play it.

One of the best games I ever played.  Easy to learn, great story, perfect music/sound fx and action is pretty nonstop.  If you know a little bit about greek mythology... even better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 10, 2006, 02:35:03 PM
so i finally finished a full season of madden 06.  eagles won the superbowl. westbrook got MVP. so the fun part of the offseason came on and i almost forgot i bought a roster card for NCAA 06 and it has draft classes avaliable.  So I uploaded the draft class with real players.  although, its not that accurate with the players now, its still has the major players and it makes things alot more interesting then when drafting no-names.  i traded tra thomas, buckhalter and a 2nd rounder for 20th pick in 1st round.  I got 2 1st rounders and ended up with a LB by the name of Justin Landon and I drafted a FB from Notre Dame, Rashon Powers-Neal.  2nd round I got Daniel Bullocks at SS. Landed a new wr/punt/kick returner in Steve Smith from USC at round 5.  Slipping way down in round 6 I got Bobby Carpenter at ROLB, but is ranked weakly at and OVR rating of 71. 

I am about to sim another season for eagles, just to do the draft over again. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 10, 2006, 03:06:29 PM
Shadow of the Colossus is a really fun game if no one has played it yet, I'd suggest checking it out.

One of the funnest games I've ever played, although it's pretty damn short. I beat it in 2 days. Probably about 7 or 8 hours.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 03:12:27 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on March 10, 2006, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 10, 2006, 11:58:49 AM
I'm tempted to play Half life 2 again, damn that game is good.

Try it with s-mod if you play through it again. The kicking, exploding corpses, and changes make it worth it.

What exactly is s-mod and how would I play it using Xbox?

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 10, 2006, 03:17:59 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 10, 2006, 03:12:27 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on March 10, 2006, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 10, 2006, 11:58:49 AM
I'm tempted to play Half life 2 again, damn that game is good.

Try it with s-mod if you play through it again. The kicking, exploding corpses, and changes make it worth it.

What exactly is s-mod and how would I play it using Xbox?



You have cheated yourself of half the fun of half-life 2, and you can't use it. Anyway, you can find it here and see what you're missing. http://www.planethalflife.com/features/motw/smod.shtm
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 10, 2006, 03:20:55 PM
Oh well, I think I'll just change the difficulty level instead.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on March 10, 2006, 03:38:39 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 10, 2006, 02:35:03 PM
so i finally finished a full season of madden 06.  eagles won the superbowl.

OK, was dickhead still on the roster at WR?  Near the end of last season I used to use the "real" lineup with McMahon, Moats, Brown, Wilbur, Jackson, etc.  Man was it ugly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 10, 2006, 04:52:31 PM
I traded dickhead when shtein hit the fan. I pretty much was playing along with the season.  I traded him to the texans for andre johnson. johnson is good, but not nearly as good as TO in madden. He tends to drop ALOT of passes.  I don't know how many wide-open bombs andre dropped for me.  To make matters worse/realistic, McNabb was injured pretty much every other game, little nagging injuries, kept him out 3 quarters, or 1 game or 3.  So McMahon got alot of action and was horrible, but better than real life.  I benched Pinkston, to keep it real with injury.  I also edited buckhlater;s injury rating to 5, so he basically got injured everytime he touched the ball in pre-season.  Once he finally got a bad enough injury, I put him on the IR. 
I created a few players and added a few to keep it as close as I could. 

I just sim'd an entire season, added draft class. Eagles had 20th pick  Recruited some nice LT's and DT's and Chad Greenaway at ROLB.  Went to draft and it auto drafted, so I got farged and spent all that time re-cruiting for nothing.  They took Chad Greenway in the first, but it took all the fun out of the draft so I re-sim'd another season.  About to do it all over again. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 22, 2006, 11:16:22 AM
Looking for some feedback on '24' the game. IGN and a bunch of other sites gave it bad ratings, but all said if you're a big fan of the show then you might like it. Just want to know if it's worth my time or not.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 22, 2006, 12:14:38 PM
So I went into Gamestop to see how much The Godfather was, which is only 39.99, as all PS2 games went down in price due to the future release of PS3, which now isn't until November.   :paranoid

Anyway, rumor there is Madden 07 is the last Madden ever.  No more Madden football w/ his name on it.  Apparently EA, will continue to have a football game, but its going to be totally different and according to the guy workig there, 100x better.  I havn't looked anything up, but its kind of sad, yet exciting to see how the new game will be. Hold onto your old Madden games, they said they will be collectors pieces. HA! Too bad I gave pretty much all my old ones to friends.  Indian Giver!

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on March 22, 2006, 03:33:37 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2006, 12:14:38 PM
Hold onto your old Madden games, they said they will be collectors pieces. HA!

Good thing i still have my old Sega Genesis versions.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2006, 03:44:13 PM
i picked up Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for 360.  Its pretty sweet.  Good controls, i miss playing on the computer with all the modifications that were available.  I went to Gamestop last friday to pick it up and the guy told me The Godfather would be out for 360 on this past tuesday i thought he was kidding, well he gave me 10bucks towards its but got the date wrong by 5 months  :P
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 22, 2006, 07:48:16 PM
It was clear that Madden would be sent packing the minute EA signed that monstrous deal with the NFL for exclusive rights.  As it is now, Madden get, for all intents and purposes, a cut of every game sold.  EA gave the NFL so much money that they can no longer afford to give Madden his cut.  It hurts their profit margin.  And since the exclusive deal prevents any serious competition, they know they can lose the icon and do just fine.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on March 22, 2006, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2006, 12:14:38 PM
So I went into Gamestop to see how much The Godfather was, which is only 39.99, as all PS2 games went down in price due to the future release of PS3, which now isn't until November.   :paranoid

Anyway, rumor there is Madden 07 is the last Madden ever.  No more Madden football w/ his name on it.  Apparently EA, will continue to have a football game, but its going to be totally different and according to the guy workig there, 100x better.  I havn't looked anything up, but its kind of sad, yet exciting to see how the new game will be. Hold onto your old Madden games, they said they will be collectors pieces. HA! Too bad I gave pretty much all my old ones to friends.  Indian Giver!



I'm never parting ways with Madden '98 for PSX. Best game of all time. You don't mess with Mike Zordich in that game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 22, 2006, 08:13:23 PM
Quote from: MDS on March 22, 2006, 08:11:22 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2006, 12:14:38 PM
So I went into Gamestop to see how much The Godfather was, which is only 39.99, as all PS2 games went down in price due to the future release of PS3, which now isn't until November.   :paranoid

Anyway, rumor there is Madden 07 is the last Madden ever.  No more Madden football w/ his name on it.  Apparently EA, will continue to have a football game, but its going to be totally different and according to the guy workig there, 100x better.  I havn't looked anything up, but its kind of sad, yet exciting to see how the new game will be. Hold onto your old Madden games, they said they will be collectors pieces. HA! Too bad I gave pretty much all my old ones to friends.  Indian Giver!



I'm never parting ways with Madden '98 for PSX. Best game of all time. You don't mess with Mike Zordich in that game.

Were you even born yet?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 23, 2006, 07:00:46 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2006, 12:14:38 PM
Hold onto your old Madden games, they said they will be collectors pieces.

Yeah, they're destined to be worth big money since Madden never sold that many copies.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 23, 2006, 10:06:37 AM
if it's true, i'm glad that EA is going to re-vamp their football game.  i already decided that i wasn't going to buy this year's version because i got bored so early last year.

NCAA is a more fun game to play, IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 23, 2006, 12:27:08 PM
NCAA is the shtein, although it really doesn't have a hit stick.  the hit stick and truck stick in new madden is awesome.  but the ability to break tackles manually in NCAA is awesome. 
i used to hate the passing cone, but its very realistic and makes u better in new madden. and also precision passing is the shtein and really works.

things they can improve:

running backs running routes out of bounds. horrible.  they need to run better routes. 
catches on sidelines, have WR automatically sliding shoes, al the time when making a catch going out.  it has one, but they never do it when u need them too. 
goalline situations. RB NEEDS to have a dive button and actually make an attempt at diving over the pile.  vice versa for defense, otherwise its guaranteed TD. 
custom celebrations for TD's. i know this is gay, but come on!
for some reason this year its impossible to return punts.  i even went into sliders and took computer's punt length the whole way up, but still, its impossible to get a 10 yrd return if u don't manually take a block back with your returner
and like ncaa, have a possibility to break tackles manually. almost like freakin TECMO bowl.  tecmo is still the shtein.  hit a button when tangled up. on both sides of the ball.

thats all i can think of right now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 23, 2006, 12:30:05 PM
i rented MLB '06 The Show and have been playing it for about a week.  i really like it and will probably buy it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 23, 2006, 12:38:05 PM
i have destroy all humans rented. have yet to play it. u care
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on March 25, 2006, 03:08:23 AM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on March 23, 2006, 12:30:05 PM
i rented MLB '06 The Show and have been playing it for about a week.  i really like it and will probably buy it.

I am dying to get that game.  Have you heard anything about 2K6?

My son is hooked on EAS March Madness.  Very cool soundtrack with the Grambling Band playing some great hits.  He's got the game down while I continue to get my ass whooped.  Dick Vitale is classic!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 28, 2006, 05:12:49 PM
QuoteSteelers | Cowher on the cover for new EA game
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:41:13 -0800

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher will be on the cover for Electronic Arts' new video game, NFL Head Coach. The game will challenge the hands-on gamer to build and manage every aspect of a football team from the ground up. Cowher said, "With NFL Head Coach there is finally a game that gives true football fans the chance to strategize and become the head coach of their favorite team. Coaching is about leadership and everyone will now see how difficult, but also how rewarding coaching can be." The game is scheduled to arrive in stores June 20.

a game about coaching?  is anybody gonna buy this?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 28, 2006, 05:36:47 PM
phreak posted something about that a while back... i think it's worth a look no doubt. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 28, 2006, 09:30:10 PM
I enjoy the hell out of the non-gameplay franchise features in NFK 2k5.  Drafting, scouting, signing contracts, etc.  I'd love a game that goes full bore on that stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on March 29, 2006, 08:44:36 AM
Got my 360 last night. Fight Night 3 is bad ass.

I have the old Madden '06 for the original XBox which was okay, but won't play in the 360. So I bought a used copy of the Madden for the 360. It sucks balls. 80% of the content in the plain XBox version is gone, and you can't even change the camera angles and shtein. You can't setup substitutions, none of the other game modes like the Superstar deal are there, you only have the option of playing in the stripped down franchise mode or  the "Play Now" bit.Taking that lump of shtein back tonight.

Any good recommendations for the 360? Heard CoD is pretty good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 29, 2006, 09:49:21 AM
gamespots top 360 games reviewed:  link (http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?type=top_rated&platform=1029&page_type=games)

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 29, 2006, 03:07:17 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 28, 2006, 05:36:47 PM
phreak posted something about that a while back... i think it's worth a look no doubt. 

Yeah me too, that seems like what I spend most of my time doing in those games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 29, 2006, 03:12:18 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on March 29, 2006, 08:44:36 AM
Got my 360 last night. Fight Night 3 is bad ass.

I have the old Madden '06 for the original XBox which was okay, but won't play in the 360. So I bought a used copy of the Madden for the 360. It sucks balls. 80% of the content in the plain XBox version is gone, and you can't even change the camera angles and shtein. You can't setup substitutions, none of the other game modes like the Superstar deal are there, you only have the option of playing in the stripped down franchise mode or the "Play Now" bit.Taking that lump of shtein back tonight.

Any good recommendations for the 360? Heard CoD is pretty good.

Why won't the old Madden play in it?  Isn't 360 backward compatible?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 29, 2006, 03:22:37 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on March 29, 2006, 03:12:18 PMIsn't 360 backward compatible?

Microsoft says yes, but they are lying.

In order to play an XBOX game, you have to have the 360 hard drive.  As I understand it, what you do is load the legacy game into the HD, then a program essentially emulates the game based on the load file.  Or somthing like this.  I hear the performance sucks when you do this..worse than the regular XBOX, and it's not possible for all games.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 29, 2006, 03:54:27 PM
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion not only is the best 360 game, but one of the best games I ever played.

You have to like that kind of open-ended role playing game though.

I logged 40 hours in under a week on this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 30, 2006, 02:50:09 AM
I just finished stealing the PC version, I'm going to try to start it this weekend.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 30, 2006, 04:18:20 AM
Your computer passes the requirements?

Must have a nice computer there, my friend.

I was thinking about getting it on PC because of the mods, but my graphics card wasn't close to good enough.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 30, 2006, 05:11:49 AM
I could use a new video card, but the rest of my machine should handle it just fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 30, 2006, 08:16:48 AM
Anyone play Black? Read some reviews on it yesterday and it sounds worthy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2006, 01:43:21 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 30, 2006, 08:16:48 AM
Anyone play Black? Read some reviews on it yesterday and it sounds worthy.

go back acouple pages.  i posted alot about it.  pretty awesome, def worth buying.  very very very intense.  its more of a unload ur clip game than stealth, although you can take it slow and pick ur way through levels.  im am close to the end, prob 2 more levels.  i have it on easy and its hard.  rent it and check it out for yourself.  i love it.  the only dissapointment is no multi-player or co-op.  it would be perfect if it had that.  i have a feeling it will be released on P23 and it may on that system.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 31, 2006, 09:42:16 AM
rented the warriors. pretty sweet so far. alot like GTA, but a strict storyline.  more hand to hand combat, pretty gruesome fights.  so apparently this was a cult flm in the 70's? anyone ever see it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 31, 2006, 09:44:40 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 31, 2006, 09:42:16 AM
rented the warriors. pretty sweet so far. alot like GTA, but a strict storyline.  more hand to hand combat, pretty gruesome fights.  so apparently this was a cult flm in the 70's? anyone ever see it?

You never saw The Warriors?!  :o
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 31, 2006, 10:03:05 AM
just added to my queue on blockbuster.com :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 31, 2006, 01:02:52 PM
When you watch it... I dare you to get "CAN YOU DIG IIITTTTTTTTTTTTTT" out of your head.

Great movie.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 31, 2006, 01:45:59 PM
How the farg does someone like mussa go through life without seeing that movie?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 31, 2006, 01:47:05 PM
i tried to watch a little of it on Spike a couple months back.  it was too corny for my liking.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 31, 2006, 01:47:57 PM
Other than here, I've never heard of it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 31, 2006, 01:56:18 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 29, 2006, 03:22:37 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on March 29, 2006, 03:12:18 PMIsn't 360 backward compatible?

Microsoft says yes, but they are lying.

In order to play an XBOX game, you have to have the 360 hard drive.  As I understand it, what you do is load the legacy game into the HD, then a program essentially emulates the game based on the load file.  Or somthing like this.  I hear the performance sucks when you do this..worse than the regular XBOX, and it's not possible for all games.



Man, if I just dropped a wad of cash on a 360, that would piss me off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 31, 2006, 01:58:04 PM
that's why i won't buy PS3 until a couple of months after it comes out.  when I got PS2, i never wanted to play my original PS games anyway.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 01, 2006, 11:42:51 PM
I finally got Oblivion installed and running. My two biggest complaints from Morrowind are gone, the reading and the dreary landscape. I only got through the character creation sewer before it crashed, but I'm enjoying it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 02, 2006, 12:49:15 AM
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4015/11284748338xt.jpg)

My character looks exactly like that. I finally got the full set of daedric armor. It's one badass set. Looks cooler than anything that was in Morrowind IMO.

My character is currently a level 31 imperial.

I didn't play the last 2 days as much as I did the previous week though.

It's a better game overall than Morrowind. It just feels a whole lot bigger, but there are a few complaints I have that you should brace yourself for:

1. There is an annoying little thing where if you are on any type of slope, you aren't able to jump. This has caused me to get stuck in certain spots where I had to load up a save from about 10 minutes before. Good thing I save an awful lot. You'll see what I mean. Jump to a hill or something that is on a slope, and try to jump. You won't be able to a lot of the time.

2. There are not as many unique weapons in this game. There are randomized customizations of certain weapons, that enemies drop, but there are not as many unique weapons in this game as were in Morrowind. Morrowind also had a lot of non-quest items that were placed to find on your own explorations, which very few of are in Oblivion.

3. You can't kill quest required characters. Sure it's good if you are an idiot and accidentally kill one, but even in Morrowind, it tells you that you killed a character that you would need for the main quest. The cool thing about The Elder Scrolls games, are that you have the freedom to play how you want. However, in this you can't kill quest characters. Just knock them out temporarily. Good thing very few quest characters have great stuff or I would be so tempted to kill them and take their equips.

4. Certain equipment sets aren't available until you reach certain levels. Yes, it makes the game more challenging because you can't get a dominant weapon until later in the game, but at the same time it took away from the freedom factor that Morrowind had IMO. Even though it may make the game a little easier, if you are a good thief, you should be able to snatch a daedric claymore at level 3 if you want to. Instead, high level equips aren't available until you reach high levels. Overall though Oblivion is a better and prettier game than Morrowind.

Also a few things of note. Bandits and enemies in caves dungeons respawn after every few days, and there are already a few exploit glitches that people have found that I'm going to try once I get a little further.

I'll post them if you want. One is an item duplication glitch, and the other is an infinite money glitch. I'm not using them until I get a lot farther, but if you'd like to know them I can post them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 02, 2006, 01:14:50 AM
Nice armor.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 02, 2006, 11:10:04 AM
One thing thats really pissing me off is there is no Dates set for Madden or NCAA Football 2007 on 360.  EA had better not forget about those with the 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 02, 2006, 01:33:08 PM
madden is always second or third week in august/.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on April 02, 2006, 02:11:56 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on March 31, 2006, 01:56:18 PM
Man, if I just dropped a wad of cash on a 360, that would piss me off.

I have found out that it is only a few games that came out about the same time, or slightly before the 360 release. When Madden '06 came out a I still had my old XBox, so I ran out and grabbed it. At the time there was a Madden 06 360 version. All of my old XBox games like Halo 2 still work fine, slightly better too.

The best thing yet for this thing I have play is Fight Night 3. If you have a 360, and don't have this game, go get it. Watching the spit, sweat, and blood fly in high def is almost the equivalent to renewing my German S&M scat porn membership.

Ghost Recon is also pretty sick, only just started playing it, hard as hell, but good stuff so far. I'll post more about it after I play it for the next sixteen hours.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 02, 2006, 03:14:40 PM
Fight Night is ridiculous, Ghost Recon is awsome if you like that type of game.  I want EA to bring MLB06 out soon for the 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 02, 2006, 04:42:01 PM
Oblivion is starting to piss me off a little. I go past the Oblivion gate quest early on, and then we were going to retake the town, and one of the damn guards jumped in front of my mace and died. So now I'm a murder and everyone hates me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 02, 2006, 06:36:41 PM
I saw Fight Night for 360 yesterday when I went to Game Stop to buy Civ IV.  Looked fantastic.  If the gameplay is still as good as Fight Night Round 2 was, then it's probably one of the best games for 360 so far.  Round 2 kicked ass.

Still not getting one.  I'll wait for the PS3.  My Microsoft console experiment is over. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 02, 2006, 08:14:57 PM
Picked up Black, Call of Duty 2, and Far Cry Instincts used for a little over $60 at my local GameStop (buy 2 get 1 free) will probably start Black tonight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 02, 2006, 08:39:05 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 02, 2006, 04:42:01 PM
Oblivion is starting to piss me off a little. I go past the Oblivion gate quest early on, and then we were going to retake the town, and one of the damn guards jumped in front of my mace and died. So now I'm a murder and everyone hates me.

I would restart, from a previous save. I won't spoil it, but I think you don't get an invite for a certain guild if you have a murder record on you. This guild is part of the main quest.

Not 100% positive though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 02, 2006, 08:47:40 PM
I got an invite from another guild while resting in the arena pit. I'm pretty sure it's because I have a murder record. If I can't do the main quest, I'll do the side quests until I get bored.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 02, 2006, 08:52:16 PM
No, you can do the main quest. Oblivion is set up so you can't ruin the main quest.

But there is a guild you join after a few quests after closing the Kvatch Gate quest. It's not required, but it reaps some early benefits of some decent armor and weapons.

I read that if you have a murder on your record, you don't get the invite, but you can still advance.

Did you meet Jauffre yet?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 02, 2006, 10:58:43 PM
Name sounds familliar. I think I did. If not, I'm at least on a quest to meet him. Stupid fantasy setting names confuse me more than stupid normal names.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 03, 2006, 08:52:49 AM
That makes for a lot of confusion.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 06, 2006, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 30, 2006, 01:43:21 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 30, 2006, 08:16:48 AM
Anyone play Black? Read some reviews on it yesterday and it sounds worthy.

go back acouple pages.  i posted alot about it.  pretty awesome, def worth buying.  very very very intense.  its more of a unload ur clip game than stealth, although you can take it slow and pick ur way through levels.  im am close to the end, prob 2 more levels.  i have it on easy and its hard.  rent it and check it out for yourself.  i love it.  the only dissapointment is no multi-player or co-op.  it would be perfect if it had that.  i have a feeling it will be released on P23 and it may on that system.  :yay :yay

Beat Black last night on Normal. Was an excellent game but too short IMO. At first I thought it was a little too stiff, but after it opens up a little bit the game kicks ass. Storyline sucked but I can look past that since it's a video game and not a movie.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 08, 2006, 06:57:46 PM
I screwed up my first run through and took some quests that I didn't really like, so I figured I'd try it again with a stealth/archery/magic character. I put the first sigil stone I got in that bow, and now I watch creatures fly all around when I pick them off from a distance.

Everywhere I turn now it's another damn Oblivion gate. I can't go anywhere without a handful of scamps jumping out and tossing fireballs around.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 09, 2006, 01:08:47 AM
Mage/archer is good early, but in the long run you better be handy with a blade IMO. It's a lot more fun and you get a lot stronger than being a mage/archer.

But play in a way that's fun for you. That is what makes the game great. You play any way you want. Just a recommendation on my part if you want to become very powerful later on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 09, 2006, 01:28:26 AM
My character is pretty handy with the katana, but I like picking them off from the shadows. The vampire hunter quest was a breeze with that bow. I suppose the invisibility shoes I made helped, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 09, 2006, 01:57:53 AM
You made invisibility enchanted boots?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 09, 2006, 02:41:53 AM
Shoes, actually. I'm going through with leather pants as my only armor. My character's not very strong, so I travel light.

It's not full invisibility, I'm afraid. It's partial, but it really helps when I want to get up close or break into a house without being followed by pesky guards. I've got a nice Predator shimmer going on. I think I'm going to invest in a dagger and something to make gurgling noises when I talk.

It doesn't really keep the wolves away when I'm riding around on my horse though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 09, 2006, 03:34:14 AM
Godfather-  poor mans GTA.  very addicting though. Game does a decent job of making you feel part of the mob from the ground up.   If the game developers had a few more months to work on it, it could have been great.   There are two many things that are the same.  Only a few character models, many buildings are the same, most of the cars are the same etc.   needs more variety.   And the game controls can get sketchy in bigger fights.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 09, 2006, 04:35:42 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 09, 2006, 02:41:53 AM
Shoes, actually. I'm going through with leather pants as my only armor. My character's not very strong, so I travel light.

It's not full invisibility, I'm afraid. It's partial, but it really helps when I want to get up close or break into a house without being followed by pesky guards. I've got a nice Predator shimmer going on. I think I'm going to invest in a dagger and something to make gurgling noises when I talk.

It doesn't really keep the wolves away when I'm riding around on my horse though.

You should do the Anvil haunted house quest to get yourself a real nice sized manor for only 5k.

Your owned houses are the only safe places to store items, because if you store them in other people's crates and boxes, the game will auto refresh them after a while, and you'll go back after a while and find a yarn in the box instead of your items.

Since you seem to be going the thieving route, it would be smart to buy a house to store your goods, if you haven't already.

The one in Anvil is the same size pretty much as the biggest one you can own in the game, and it's 1/5th the price of the other one which is in Skingrad, because of the haunted discount. Do a pretty easy short quest for it, and it's yours. Has tons of storage and a 2 level basement, it's 2 floors and has a balcony.

Talk to Verwyn Benirus I think his name is. He's in the inn in Anvil. The one inside town, not on the docks.

If you didn't do that quest already, make sure to have an enchanted weapon with you. You'll have to fight a few ghosts and only enchanted weapons or magic hurts them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 09, 2006, 05:33:18 AM
I'll have to do that. I think I need to go back there to finish up the Mage Guild recommendations.

I'm not really stealing a lot. There's a few quests that require some breaking and entering. If I have the time I'll look through the stuff and take magical items, ingredients, gold, lockpicks, or repair hammers. Maybe clothes if I think they look good. Everything else I'll leave, even the jewelry. So far I haven't gone to jail or had to pay any fines. I've even managed to not accidentally kill anyone.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 09, 2006, 10:45:27 AM
Quote from: MURP on April 09, 2006, 03:34:14 AM
Godfather-  poor mans GTA.  very addicting though. Game does a decent job of making you feel part of the mob from the ground up.   If the game developers had a few more months to work on it, it could have been great.   There are two many things that are the same.  Only a few character models, many buildings are the same, most of the cars are the same etc.   needs more variety.   And the game controls can get sketchy in bigger fights.   

u buy it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2006, 11:55:44 AM
hopefully the delay in the 360 Godfather will be worth it and fix some of those deficiencies murp
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 09, 2006, 01:04:13 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 09, 2006, 10:45:27 AM


u buy it?

rent.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 09, 2006, 04:45:49 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 09, 2006, 05:33:18 AM
I'll have to do that. I think I need to go back there to finish up the Mage Guild recommendations.

I'm not really stealing a lot. There's a few quests that require some breaking and entering. If I have the time I'll look through the stuff and take magical items, ingredients, gold, lockpicks, or repair hammers. Maybe clothes if I think they look good. Everything else I'll leave, even the jewelry. So far I haven't gone to jail or had to pay any fines. I've even managed to not accidentally kill anyone.

Eventually you'll need a house for sure. You'll go on missions where you'll have to kill a ton of bandits/marauders, and they'll have good loot. You won't have enough strength to carry them all, so you'll need to go back and store stuff somewhere, then go back quickly and pick up the rest of the loot.

It's happened to me multiple times.

Also here's a tip. Make sure to carry around about 3 strong fortify strength potions at all times when doing quests. There was a certain quest where I found a ton of great loot, and I was over-encumbered by about 60, and there was no way I could drop enough useless crap to carry it all, so I drank one of those fortify strengths, and I was able to fast travel back to Anvil with the stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 10, 2006, 01:11:07 AM
PS3 over $700 (http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/4AA66164-B769-4DCB-9C3D-389A9AC8DAEC.htm)

QuoteHere we go again.  While Sony Computer Entertainment America still hasn't released any specifics as far as PlayStation 3 pricing is concerned, we're now getting information from....the FRENCH!

According to reports released by a radio interview on French radio station Europe 1, Sony Computer Entertainment France and VP of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's George Fornay said that the PlayStation 3 would retail in Europe in the range of €499 to €599.

This adds up to be between $611 to $735 in US dollars.  Granted initial Blu-ray players alone are starting in the $1000 range (whenever they're going to be released), but still if this report is true, that's rather spendy as far as home consoles are concerned.

Fornay also states that the system will be released in France in November.

While no confirmation of North American pricing has been made at this point, we're assuming we'll hear more at this year's E3.

I'm an Xbox fan and will eventually buy the 360, but I don't care how great a gaming console is, I'm not paying over $700 for it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 10, 2006, 01:52:29 AM
wrong topic
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 10, 2006, 09:59:32 AM
$700 dollars for video games and a small computer equivalent.  no fargin way im buying that.  i'd rather buy a mini mac and run windows just for PC games. i hope they are off by 300 dollars.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on April 10, 2006, 01:52:10 PM
I'm not in favor of paying over $150 for any gaming console. Max I'd go is 199, but I'm even less in favor of doing that.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 10, 2006, 01:55:15 PM
not all of us have to pay for sex either.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on April 10, 2006, 01:57:55 PM
or get paid for that matter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 10, 2006, 03:20:17 PM
I don't think it will be $700.

I say $600 absolute max, and probably $500.

PS3 has a built-in DVR, so that jacks up the price as well.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 10, 2006, 03:38:20 PM
If it will truly play the entire back catalog, I'll pay $700.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on April 20, 2006, 07:39:14 PM
Quote
Seahawks | S. Alexander lands Madden '07 cover
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:23:43 -0700

Jonathan Miller, of ign.com, reports Seattle Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander has landed the cover of Madden NFL 07, EA's critically acclaimed football title to be released in August on all major platforms. "To be on the cover of Madden NFL 07 is a big milestone in my career since I have always been a huge fan of this franchise," said Alexander. "EA Sports is focusing on the running game in this year's version, so I was honored when I was chosen to be on the cover to represent the improved running game."

Don't pick him in your Fantasy League. He's a goner.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 20, 2006, 08:48:59 PM
I'm going to take him if I get the first overall pick.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 21, 2006, 11:06:30 AM
i can't wait to see which bone breaks!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 23, 2006, 07:11:59 PM
Call of Duty 2 for Xbox -- bleh. Enemies were terrible, weapons were bland, storyline - there was none, graphics were nothing to be excited about.

Far Cry Instincts - Very fun FPS. Very open game, you can roam around the island basically at will. Cool weapons, great graphics, different enemies. Will definitely check out FC Predator once I get the 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2006, 11:38:13 AM
I had BLACK all but beat and then I accidentally saved over it from the 2nd level.  I was angered.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 24, 2006, 11:39:12 AM
Quote from: mussa on April 24, 2006, 11:38:13 AM
I had BLACK all but beat and then I accidentally saved over it from the 2nd level.  I was angered.

Damn, that sucks. The last level is pretty tough.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2006, 11:42:32 AM
Yea, I think i was on the 2nd til last level.  crossing the bridge. man that was tough  :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2006, 11:46:46 AM
they really need to make a sequel for PS3, with multi-player options.  that game would be so fun shooting at each other.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 24, 2006, 12:01:40 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 24, 2006, 11:42:32 AM
Yea, I think i was on the 2nd til last level.  crossing the bridge. man that was tough  :boom

You know you can climb the bridge right? There's ammo and RPGs up there. The next level is much harder, especially the very last part, it will take you a couple times to beat it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2006, 03:11:33 PM
yea, i ran up there the first time i tried it cause it was insane.  those guys with the shields are so hard to take out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 24, 2006, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 24, 2006, 03:11:33 PM
yea, i ran up there the first time i tried it cause it was insane.  those guys with the shields are so hard to take out.

RPGs and grenades. Some of your weapons have an alternate grenade launcher attached if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on April 24, 2006, 05:52:22 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 24, 2006, 11:38:13 AM
I had BLACK all but beat and then I accidentally saved over it from the 2nd level.  I was angered.

Angered.  :-D :-D

I feel your pain.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2006, 06:37:57 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on April 24, 2006, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 24, 2006, 03:11:33 PM
yea, i ran up there the first time i tried it cause it was insane.  those guys with the shields are so hard to take out.

RPGs and grenades. Some of your weapons have an alternate grenade launcher attached if I remember correctly.

yea i know how to take them out, but throwing a grenade and expecting it to land on the arms(lack of a better word) of a suspension bridge is next to impossible.  its will be awhile before i get to that level anyway. regardless, its a badass game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 26, 2006, 11:01:33 PM
EA Spouse's identity revealed. (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/04/exclusive_nicol.html)

QuoteEA Spouse shook up the video game industry in November, 2004, when she posted an anonymous letter that detailed the harsh working conditions that led to overtime lawsuits against Electronic Arts and other big video game companies. Her actions have changed the industry. The impact remains to be seen, but what can we say about someone who stepped forward and took her husband's employer to task? At the time she wrote the anonymous post, some speculated that EA Spouse wasn't a real person. In this exclusive interview, Nicole Wong reveals the identity of EA Spouse for the first time and what led her to take on the game industry. Tell us your thoughts on this.

By Nicole Wong (photo: Erin Hoffman and her husband Leander Hasty, photo by Richard Koci Hernandez)

Erin Hoffman's heart was breaking. She hardly got to see her overworked fiance, a video game software engineer who was working 85 hours a week at the industry's premier company, Electronic Arts of Redwood City.

   Yet they didn't clash over it -- because she was so grateful for the few minutes she could spend with Leander Hasty. And he was too exhausted to argue anyway.

  So Hoffman, then 23, poured out her frustration -- under the pen name EA Spouse -- in a November 2004 blog that resonated so strongly with other video game developers that it helped spark an employee uprising inside EA and six lawsuits for unpaid overtime against three of the industry's most prominent
employers.

    Hoffman wrote on the blog that EA's attitude toward its workers was: "If they don't want to sacrifice their lives and their health and their talent so that a multibillion dollar corporation can continue its Godzilla-stomp through the game industry, they can work someplace else.''

   Now, more than a year later, game developers have won settlements in three class-action lawsuits alleging EA created exhausting work schedules without paying overtime and successfully pressed employers to ease unrelenting workloads. And EA Spouse, whose true identity has been cloaked until now, is becoming a voice against America's culture of overwork.

   "We had received so many excuses, and they had done so much overtime and everyone was so tired,'' Hoffman said. She told her fiance, "I need to write something about this. It's not right.''

  Jesse Schell, chairman emeritus of the International Game Developers Association, said "the EA Spouse letter kind of created an atmosphere where a lawsuit like that would be taken more seriously.''

   Round-the-clock work schedules have long been common among game developers. Some say the overwork epidemic in the video-game industry is spreading to other professions as financial pressures intensify.

   The $10.5 billion U.S. games industry is "kind of like the canary in the coal mine,'' said David Fugate, an independent literary agent who is helping Hoffman find a publisher for her book about overwork in America.

   EA, the world's largest video game publisher, on Tuesday announced it settled the third lawsuit brought against it for not paying employees for extra hours worked. The original plaintiff in that lawsuit, which covers programmers, was Hoffman's then-fiance, Hasty, now 26.

More at link.

with nod to fark
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on April 27, 2006, 06:54:49 AM
(http://blogs.mercurynews.com/./photos/uncategorized/easpouseweb.jpg)

The "EA Spouse" can get it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 27, 2006, 07:40:09 PM
Madden 07 is getting a complete and total makeover...on the Nintendo Revolution (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148455.html) only...for those who dont know...the Nintendo rev will have a 3-D motion sencored controller....

QuotePlayers will hike the ball by mimicking a quarterback receiving the ball from the center, and then pass it to a receiver by making a throwing gesture with the free-hand controller. The faster the passing motion, the more of a bullet pass it becomes (in previous Madden editions, bullet passes were made by holding the passing button down longer).

Kicking the ball will be accomplished by sweeping the controller up as if it were a kicker's leg striking the ball. A fast, level swing will make for a hard, straight kick.

The Revolution controller will also come into play when running the ball, as jerking the controller left or right will make the ball-carrier juke to either side, while shoving it straight ahead will make him stiff-arm the opposition.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 27, 2006, 07:55:01 PM
I dont know if the Revolution is going to be the greatest game system or the worst , either way some of the things they are coming up with are truly interesting.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 27, 2006, 08:16:14 PM
the real name is kinda gay the Nintendo Wii.

i guess it'll be less gay later...but i think your right...this system is like their "all in" of the consol poker game. this will either save their asses...or flop with this.

i am leaning towards getting one, only because they plan to keep it under $250.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 28, 2006, 10:16:18 AM
i think kids in japan must be getting fat too or something for them to make a controller thats motion sensative.  very cool idea, but it better be damn good and accurate.  im gonna go ahead and say that these controllers are going to break in record numbers.  not from being poorly made, just from idiots swining it around all the time.  hitting the coffee table, knocking over your beer, hitting you buddy in his face, slipping out of your hand and crashing through the window. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 28, 2006, 10:21:47 AM
I dont know if any of you have seen someone who did this before... i remember a couple kids way back in the day (first nintendo) who would jerk the controller up when trying to jump mario somewhere.   It was hilarious to watch and yet now some 20 years later they are making it a new feature that works.  ha.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 28, 2006, 10:24:41 AM
Sounds like Nintendo ought to take a nice fat insurance policy out to deal with all the frivolous lawsuits they'll attract when idiots cut themselves by hitting the coffee table, or smacking someone in the mouth, etc.  Surely kids will injure themselve and others if they are swinging and throwing inside.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on April 28, 2006, 10:44:04 AM
Quote from: MURP on April 28, 2006, 10:21:47 AM
I dont know if any of you have seen someone who did this before... i remember a couple kids way back in the day (first nintendo) who would jerk the controller up when trying to jump mario somewhere.   It was hilarious to watch and yet now some 20 years later they are making it a new feature that works.  ha.

Hell yeah.  :-D

Those are the same kids who when they're playing a driving game will move their hands and lean their bodies when making left and right turns.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 28, 2006, 01:33:10 PM
i do that sometimes in grand turismo or burnout  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 01, 2006, 03:23:09 PM
Finished Far Cry Instincts Evolution which is the sequel to Far Cry Instincts. Both games were excellent, Evolution was better. Was more of a challenge and you got to use your Feral Adrenaline powers a little more.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 02, 2006, 10:47:21 PM
Madden 07 for the 360 actually looks really nice. I might actually buy a football game this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on May 03, 2006, 10:27:46 AM
Quote from: Philly Forever on May 02, 2006, 10:47:21 PM
Madden 07 for the 360 actually looks really nice. I might actually buy a football game this year.

are they making any upgrades to it, or is it going to be a lot of the same?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on May 03, 2006, 11:28:42 AM
MaddenMania's BigHerm has a franchise file(Ps2) with most of the changes done for next season(draft, FA). I'm going to download the file to my EA Locker tonight.  Just add me to you friends list online, I'm "MMChillout",  then go to my Ea locker and download the DraftFA file. You can play games in play now by exporting the teams you are using to other game modes. Go to play now and hit circle to load the teams.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 08, 2006, 11:43:56 PM
PS3 details, and they are very disappointing details, which ensures I won't be getting the system.

Price:  20 gig HDD version - $500
60 gig HDD version - $600

The $500 model doesn't have an HDMI output, internal Wi-Fi or memory card slots.

The controller is the exact same thing as the DS2 except for triggers instead of L2 and R2 buttons which look almost exactly like the regular buttons, and the wireless and other new features. It also does not have rumble technology.

System release date - November 17th.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3856/black7hn.jpg - Controller

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/706/ps3013uh.jpg - Console.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 08, 2006, 11:58:12 PM
The November 17 release date is a total joke, it won't be released till '07 at the earliest. They're putting that date out there so fans won't get disgruntled and run off to buy a 360.

Just started 'Chronicles of Riddick' which I picked up for $10. So far the games pretty good, graphically its outstanding.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 11:32:12 AM
$600!? thats before a 2nd controller i assume...and games...which means you have to drop over $700 before you play it?

no thanks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2006, 11:34:52 AM
thats crazy :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on May 09, 2006, 11:46:31 AM
 :-D I'll keep playing my Atari 2600.  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 11:47:31 AM
here's the official Press release from EA Sports confirming that the Nintendo Wii is getting an exclusive rebuild of Madden 07, the only console that isnt getting the port everyone else does....FWIW


QuoteMadden NFL 07 Gets Physical on Nintendo Wii; EA Set to Deliver Industry's Top Franchises to Nintendo's Groundbreaking Next Generation Console

E3Expo 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2006--Huddle up sports fans, Madden NFL 07 is coming to Wii! Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:ERTS) today confirmed that Madden NFL 07, the world's most popular sports game, is being custom-designed for Nintendo's groundbreaking next generation game console, Wii™. Conceived as an entirely original football experience, the game will put players on the field like never before. Using the console's unique remote to pass, kick, snap, throw, catch and run, players will interact with the game in an entirely new way. Boasting massive gameplay innovations inspired by the motion sensor of the remote, Madden NFL 07 maximizes the power and unique design of the game system. Madden NFL 07 will be on display at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, May 10-12, 2006. Additional titles currently under development will be announced in the coming months.

EA Canada has assembled a team of talented, experienced designers who are dedicated exclusively to developing games for Wii. The development team is incubating new gameplay ideas that are native to the platform.

"Nintendo is breaking new ground with Wii. The brilliance of their innovation is inspiring and we have dedicated ourselves to developing outstanding new play experiences for the platform," said John Schappert, Senior Vice President and Group Studio General Manager, EA. "Deploying resources against a single platform in this manner is a new approach for us -- but it is the right approach."

Schappert added, "Madden NFL 07 is a Wii original. You may have played a football game in the past, but you've never played a game like this before."

"EA is renowned for their superior games," noted Reggie Fils-Aime, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "With their in-house development talent and the huge innovative leap the Wii controller and the system offer, we can't wait to experience the games."

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 09, 2006, 03:40:29 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 11:47:31 AM... the only console that isnt getting the port everyone else does....

That's par for the monopoly course: prices go up, product quality goes down.  EA Sports will rue the day they signed the exlusive deal, but not until we've all suffered year after year of zesty games and zesty "improvements." 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 09, 2006, 03:46:14 PM
GTA4 will be 360 exlusive. From the Microsoft Conference:

Quote12:21: Moore whips out Xbox 360 HD-DVD peripheral--it looks like a mini Xbox 360 with a black front. The name is "Xbox 360 Player" and it will be available this holiday season.

12:22: "Major announcement about one of greatest franchsies of all time." Says its so exciting that he has to take his shirt off. Shows Halo 2 tatto--GRAND THEFT AUTO IV tatoo on other arm. Grand Theft Auto IV October 16 to Xbox 360 ONLY.
12:25: "Microsoft and Rockstar have entered into an exclusive deal to privide episodic content via Xbox Live Marketplace."

12:26: Grand Theft Auto IV will be updated with regular fresh content, more details later. Crowd is stunned, gasps all around.

Microsoft E3 Blog (http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3story.html?sid=6149698)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 03:58:33 PM
It won't be exclusive for the 360 I'll guarantee you that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 09, 2006, 04:01:37 PM
Quote from: Bunkley "The Thing" on May 09, 2006, 03:58:33 PM
It won't be exclusive for the 360 I'll guarantee you that.

I think your 'guarantee' status on this board has been revoked. So you're saying they're lying?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 04:02:54 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on May 09, 2006, 03:40:29 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 11:47:31 AM... the only console that isnt getting the port everyone else does....

That's par for the monopoly course: prices go up, product quality goes down.  EA Sports will rue the day they signed the exlusive deal, but not until we've all suffered year after year of zesty games and zesty "improvements." 

from the looks of it, the nintendo wii looks pretty interesting after watching some of the gameplay today. and ign has a trailer up for a wii game named Red Steel and it looks awesome.

if the only revamp of madden is on nintendo...i just may be buying it. as i have no intention of ever spending $600 for just a console alone.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 04:03:49 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 09, 2006, 04:01:37 PM
Quote from: Bunkley "The Thing" on May 09, 2006, 03:58:33 PM
It won't be exclusive for the 360 I'll guarantee you that.

I think your 'guarantee' status on this board has been revoked. So you're saying they're lying?

Well... I just found this, and it agrees with me.

QuoteNew York, NY – May 9th, 2006 -- Rockstar Games, the universally-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto IV, the next-generation console debut of the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise. Developed by world-class designers Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto IV will be simultaneously available for the PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360™ and is currently planned to be in stores in North America on October 16, 2007 and in Europe on October 19, 2007.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 09, 2006, 04:06:25 PM
Hmmmm...well both article were written on the same date, so someone's telling a lie.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 04:08:12 PM
ign.com says GTA4 is for both overpriced bloated consoles.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 04:08:51 PM
From gamespot:

Quote12:54: I get the official Rockstar Games announcement of Grand Theft Auto IV in my e-mail--it says that the game will be release simultaneously on Xbox 360 and PS3. Moore said it was coming to 360 first. What the...?

Microsoft was lying. There's no way a title that big could be exclusive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 04:09:16 PM
the ONLY refers to the date 10/18/06...as the PS3 isnt hitting backorder status until november 17.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 04:10:27 PM
GTA is 2007, not 2006.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 09, 2006, 04:11:34 PM
Quote from: Bunkley "The Thing" on May 09, 2006, 04:10:27 PM
GTA is 2007, not 2006.

oh...then who the hell cares about a game not coming out for about 20 months.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 09, 2006, 04:14:05 PM
Doesn't really matter to me since I've never played any of the GTA games. Just found it interesting since its such a popular game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 09, 2006, 04:22:02 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 09, 2006, 04:01:37 PM


I think your 'guarantee' status on this board has been revoked. 

ha!  so true.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 09, 2006, 04:27:33 PM
Halo 3 trailer (http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/D158C5B2-697A-4F7E-95D5-DB7C36AAAB31/0/vidh3e32006hi.asx)

The other one I deleted was bogus, this one's from Xbox.com
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on May 09, 2006, 04:33:41 PM
500 bucks? hope they still make madden for ps2 the next few years. not buying that shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: Sun_Mo on May 09, 2006, 04:22:02 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 09, 2006, 04:01:37 PM


I think your 'guarantee' status on this board has been revoked. 

ha!  so true.

My guarantees never fail.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 09, 2006, 05:02:27 PM
when did never start to mean always.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 05:04:55 PM
Contrary to popular belief, I never guaranteed the things you think I have. Meaning I never guaranteed Walker would be an Eagle nor did I guarantee the Flyers would beat the Sabres.

My guarantees need the word guarantee in the post to get the seal of approval.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 09, 2006, 05:17:48 PM
when you put Javon Walker in your avatar with the caption "an Eagle by draft day"  that's a guaranete my friend. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 05:22:03 PM
It was done facetiously my friend. Because everyone was saying nay in the Walker topic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 09, 2006, 05:22:35 PM
ha...ok
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 09, 2006, 06:01:54 PM
Quote from: Bunkley "The Thing" on May 09, 2006, 05:22:03 PM
It was done facetiously my friend. Because everyone was saying nay in the Walker topic.

You made a post giving a Walker an Eagle guarantee and something about the front office wouldn't do that to the fans. I went through your old posts to try and find it but I'm pretty sure you beat me to the punch and deleted.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2006, 11:23:01 PM
If I ever guaranteed it, it was jokingly. I never truly thought he was coming here. I just convinced myself he was to have something to be excited about. Which I do every year.

Because if I'm not excited about a season, I can't watch it, so for all my sports teams, I convince myself things to get me excited.

But deep down I didn't think he was coming here, and I am sure I never guaranteed it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 11, 2006, 03:16:08 PM
Finished 'Chronicles of Riddick'. I hated the movie and thought it ruined Pitch Black for me so I was skeptical about this game, but it turned out to be really great. Great storyline, graphics, gameplay and well worth the $10 I spent to pick it up used.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 11, 2006, 03:18:33 PM
I bought that game new and I still haven't gotten to triplemax yet. Some parts genuinely scared the shtein out of me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 11, 2006, 03:33:45 PM
That's as good a recommendation as any, I suppose.  Maybe I'll drop ten bucks on it, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 11, 2006, 06:52:26 PM
The boy just bought 360 last week with his bday $.  So far he has Halo 2, FIFA World Cup & NBA 2K6(which he loves).

Any other recommended games.  He loves sports games, obviously Halo, James Bond and all the WWII games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 11, 2006, 06:58:11 PM
Halo 2 isn't a 360 game, but as far as 360 games go.

Call of Duty 2 is an excellent game. He'd probably have fun with Perfect Dark Zero as well if he likes shooters. I don't know how old he is, but CoD2 can get pretty violent and intense. Might want to be careful getting him that if he's young.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 11, 2006, 09:42:24 PM
Fable 2 trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhzzFZI5tY4)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 11, 2006, 09:55:35 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 11, 2006, 06:52:26 PM
The boy just bought 360 last week with his bday $. So far he has Halo 2, FIFA World Cup & NBA 2K6(which he loves).

Any other recommended games. He loves sports games, obviously Halo, James Bond and all the WWII games.

I'm not so nuts about CoD for the 360. I would go with Ghost Recon if it was one or the other everytime. Ghost Recon is pretty bad ass. Also, Fight Night 3 is an absolute must buy for the 360. If you buy no other game for him for awhile, make it FN3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 12, 2006, 03:19:10 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 11, 2006, 09:42:24 PM
Fable 2 trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhzzFZI5tY4)

Peter Molyneux is dead to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 12, 2006, 04:21:09 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on May 11, 2006, 09:55:35 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 11, 2006, 06:52:26 PM
The boy just bought 360 last week with his bday $. So far he has Halo 2, FIFA World Cup & NBA 2K6(which he loves).

Any other recommended games. He loves sports games, obviously Halo, James Bond and all the WWII games.

I'm not so nuts about CoD for the 360. I would go with Ghost Recon if it was one or the other everytime. Ghost Recon is pretty bad ass. Also, Fight Night 3 is an absolute must buy for the 360. If you buy no other game for him for awhile, make it FN3.

I think that's his next game - Ghost Recon 

I forgot to mention that he bought Fight Night 3 last Friday.  Awesome!  He plays it every night and seems to dig it.  The graphics are amazing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 12, 2006, 09:42:36 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 12, 2006, 03:19:10 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 11, 2006, 09:42:24 PM
Fable 2 trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhzzFZI5tY4)

Peter Molyneux is dead to me.

Can I ask why?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 12, 2006, 12:02:13 PM
Booth girls at E3 told to cover up (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060511/tc_nm/expo_sex_dc_3)

Article says they had a lot of complaints stemming from last year, but I just can't see gaming dorks complaining about scantily clad dressed women.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 12, 2006, 12:05:47 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 12, 2006, 12:02:13 PM
Booth girls at E3 told to cover up (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060511/tc_nm/expo_sex_dc_3)

Article says they had a lot of complaints stemming from last year, but I just can't see gaming dorks complaining about scantily clad dressed women.

they are much more comfortable with pixel based boobies than flesh based boobies
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 12, 2006, 12:21:45 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 12, 2006, 09:42:36 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 12, 2006, 03:19:10 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 11, 2006, 09:42:24 PM
Fable 2 trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhzzFZI5tY4)

Peter Molyneux is dead to me.

Can I ask why?

He overhypes his games to the point where his name is much more important than it really should be. Enough bad games in a row from Lionhead have meant that I'm not buying anything else from them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on May 14, 2006, 07:36:47 PM
E3 2006: God of War II (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/707/707129p1.html)

Seriously... I can't wait for this farging game.  GOW1 was easily one of the best games I've ever played.

Make sure you check out the screen shots and the videos.

Feb. 2007 can't get here fast enough.  :drool
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 14, 2006, 07:57:59 PM
God of War was good, but I thought the 9.9's and the 9.5's it was getting were a bit too high. It was missing something. I thought it was too easy, and didn't have enough depth to the achievements. Very good game though, but I prefer the Prince of Persia series for those types of games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 15, 2006, 11:16:26 AM
Bought GTA San Andreas over the weekend for $20.  Great game. I just hope I have my game saved from when I rented it when it came out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 15, 2006, 11:50:14 AM
popped in GTA 3 and while i did have my game saved from last time I played it, it was unable to load my saved game.  im guessing its because this is a greatest hits version? wtf!  :'(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on May 15, 2006, 02:16:05 PM
My PS2 is toast. It won't play anything now. So it is time to operate!!   :paranoid

http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars

It's not under warrenty so what the heck. I've got nothing to lose...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on May 15, 2006, 07:44:04 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on May 15, 2006, 02:16:05 PM
My PS2 is toast. It won't play anything now. So it is time to operate!!   :paranoid

http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars

It's not under warrenty so what the heck. I've got nothing to lose...



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Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 16, 2006, 11:47:02 AM
I played GTA 3 for like 6 hrs last night and it seemed like 2 hrs.  That game has so much shtein going on in it.  Its evil! >:D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 16, 2006, 12:12:44 PM
I tried the GTA games...have two of them.  But, man, there's something about them that gives me a splitting headache if I play for more than an hour or so.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2006, 06:12:27 PM
Rating predictions for the NCAA 2007  (http://gamerosters.com/ncaa-football-2007-predictions.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 26, 2006, 01:45:10 PM
apparently the Nintendo Wii price will not exceed $250. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 26, 2006, 03:37:38 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if its $199 at launch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 26, 2006, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2006, 06:12:27 PM
Rating predictions for the NCAA 2007  (http://gamerosters.com/ncaa-football-2007-predictions.html)

Already got it on reserve at Game Stop.  I hope it's a bigger upgrade from the previous years.  Didn't really see a
whole lot of difference between 04, 05 and 06.  Never the less my son and I love this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 26, 2006, 04:15:26 PM
I actually like it more than Madden.  Madden has made it impossible to run one year then impossible to pass the next.  Those are just predictions but seem pretty acurate.  All i know is that its time for a new game for the old 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 30, 2006, 12:57:12 PM
Moto GP review for X360 (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/driving/motogpurt/news.html?sid=6151710&mode=previews) For the Moto GP Race fans
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 30, 2006, 12:59:00 PM
Thanks!  It's been a strong title for a few years now.  Greatest thing about that game, imho, is that you get to know the tracks very very well, so when you watch the race on TV, you know where they're going, etc.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 02:52:32 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 26, 2006, 03:37:38 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if its $199 at launch.

Playstation is already 3x's that of Wii so there is no need to go that low. Plus the Wii has 3D motion sensor ability unlike any other console:
The PlayStation 3 controller, which has been dubbed the "DualShake 3" by fans, is able to sense tilt, or as Sony puts it, six degrees of motion; although, unlike the Wii remote, it is not able to sense its position in 3D space, and unlike the 360 controller, does not have a rumble function.

Europeans are saying that Wii will be the hottest new generation of consoles. I dont see that happening here in the states because Nintendo has lost its luster IMO
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 30, 2006, 02:55:54 PM
Nintendo will pick up the slack with the solitaire crowd, which is what they're shooting for.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:04:01 PM
the ridiculous thing is the $200 difference in pricing of the 2 different Playstation 3 consoles: the 20GB and the 60GB. there are no differences besides just that--the hard dive. Your paying for the Blu-Ray technology to play more movies on that bigger console....F-that. I only care about gaming graphics and the realistic motion of the characters. I use my home DVD to play movies

Ill take the smaller one thanks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 30, 2006, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 02:52:32 PM
Europeans are saying that Wii will be the hottest new generation of consoles. I dont see that happening here in the states because Nintendo has lost its luster IMO

the sales numbers of the Nintendo DS vs the Sony PSP says otherwise. (DS is outselling the PSP by a landslide around the world)

Nintendo's problems started with the N64 where they tried so desperately to hold onto the cartridge, 4mb of space just wasnt enough any more, and the cost of the games was insane...especially with PS1 and Dreamcast being disc media, it was cheaper for publishers to create their games.

The slide continued with the Gamecube, while the GC was not a weaker system, it suffered from a dreadful lack of 3rd party support in the way of exclusives. It launched with 5 titles, and you did not see a 6th published for almost 4 months after).

Nintendo has since switched management, and the cube saw a mini resurgence in 3rd party support in the last 2+ years of its life (it was a major failure in the first 2 years) in bringing back some larger publishers.

The Wii is taking a risk, offering a new way to play, while keeping the option open for a traditional control scheme). There are loads more games on the docket for the Wii, Nintendo has confirmed as many as 17 titles from various publishers to be ready and shipped within the 1st six weeks after launch. and 27 playable demos were available at this past e3 show.

the line to get into the nintendo booth was about a 4 hour wait, while there were scarce crowds at the PS3 booth.

this generation of consol wars are going to be Microsoft vs Nintendo if current info stays the same. (There are already rumors that the PS3 will not hit shelves until 2007, despite their 11/17/06 announcement a few weeks ago.

besides, gamers will buy a $199 console no problem.

Gamers care about the gameplay, fanboys care about the console.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:15:32 PM
the problem they might have is the loyalty of the Playstation players. Just like when you buy Nike or drive a Lexus--there is a perception out there thats hard to overcome.

Nintendo would have to do some serious marketing of this product to get people to make the switch over--especially when you have die-hard Madden lovers who know the controller button schemes. Also, gamers have fallen in love with the ergonomic controller--which I think plays a huge part in keeping the same system. People will pay the dollars
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 30, 2006, 03:19:19 PM
I disagree.  They'll spend plenty on marketing, but that's the thing with gamers.  They buy what works, not the brand.  Plenty of us have swapped machines between generations.  Brand loyalty < System performance.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 30, 2006, 03:24:43 PM
Quote from: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:15:32 PM
the problem they might have is the loyalty of the Playstation players. Just like when you buy Nike or drive a Lexus--there is a perception out there thats hard to overcome.

Nintendo would have to do some serious marketing of this product to get people to make the switch over--especially when you have die-hard Madden lovers who know the controller button schemes. Also, gamers have fallen in love with the ergonomic controller--which I think plays a huge part in keeping the same system. People will pay the dollars

loyalty only goes so far...but not everyone is ready to fork over almost $700 to play a game (system + extra conroller + game).

no game controllers are ergonomic. none.

it's all about the games. read spec sheets of any system you want, they make no difference. nintendo may be doing this right, one of their exclusives is an exclusive rebuilt madden 07, it's not the same game as everywhere else. in the end it will come down to the game, like i said above gamers care about the gameplay, fanboys care about the console.

i'm not a big game player anymore, but i still like it once in a while (i currently have a gamecube, and a ps2)...and in the end, cost matters to me greatly, i have car payments, mortgage, i'm married with the plan of having kids some day...and just in general have other things i like to spend money on, and save. paying $500-700 to play 1 game isnt something i will ever do anymore...maybe 10 years ago, but not any more.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:28:52 PM
Im speaking majority Dio. go into the common household and what do you see--Xbox or Playstation no question. Im saying to make that next big jump or new wave of buying habits that Nintendo is trying to pursue--they'll need some serious marketing techniques--not just gamer magazines and some trade shows.

By the way, loyalty does go a long way in purchasing. For ex: everyone knows New Balance has the best quality running shoe in comfort and performance, but why do poeple still continue to buy Nike shox at a record pace. Name goes a long way and its a tough perception hurdle to overcome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on May 30, 2006, 03:32:56 PM
The supposed cost is what is going to kill PS3, if it is indeed $600-700.  That is going to be prohibitive to many families.

Heck, I didn't buy the PS2 until it was down to $199.  I just don't play it enough to lay out the cash much more than that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:46:22 PM
'm not a big game player anymore, but i still like it once in a while (i currently have a gamecube, and a ps2)...and in the end, cost matters to me greatly, i have car payments, mortgage, i'm married with the plan of having kids some day...and just in general have other things i like to spend money on, and save. paying $500-700 to play 1 game isnt something i will ever do anymore...maybe 10 years ago, but not any more.


I agree Wing, as do I but again you have to look at it from a age population point of view. There is a reason why Playstation is breaking ground near Christmas--because they know they will blow up in sales and overpower Nintendo where cost around that time is not that much of a concern to buyers. Then, what you have after is a crowd of sheep following suit. Its all marketing from these guys that going to make the difference IMO.

By the way, that price increase of $700 is only for the fanboys to play/save more movies on their 60GB hard drive rather than the 20GB. The 20GB is $499 and your paying for Blu-Ray technology. I do feel playstion is pushing the envelope in price though of $500.

no game controllers are ergonomic. none.
yes they are guy, if the piece fits snug in your hand, their ergonomic. The ones that were not are your Atari, nintendo64 and intelevision. The Sega was even ergonomic for gods sake
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 30, 2006, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:28:52 PM
Im speaking majority Dio. go into the common household and what do you see--Xbox or Playstation no question.

Look in their pockets and you'll find a DS or a GBA.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 30, 2006, 03:52:52 PM
Quote from: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:46:22 PM
I agree Wing, as do I but again you have to look at it from a age population point of view. There is a reason why Playstation is breaking ground near Christmas--because they know they will blow up in sales and overpower Nintendo where cost around that time is not that much of a concern to buyers. Then, what you have after is a crowd of sheep following suit. Its all marketing from these guys that going to make the difference IMO.

the Wii is going to launch at the same time. and for 1/3 of the cost...which do you think the parents will pick up when they see Madden 07 sitting right next to each system?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 30, 2006, 03:59:09 PM
i love playstation, they have the most games which relate to an older age group, which is the number one reason i got playstation.  they do - did have the best controller.  price wise was same as GC and X-Box.  I never even played x-box or new anyone personally who had one. GC was ok, but again too many kids games, not enough violent shtein.  So I am a huge PS2 fan. 

There is no way in hell im paying anywhere near 700 for a game system.  20GB or 60GB hard drives, big deal.  Whats the advantage to the hard drive?  Hell is this computer? I'd rather spend 700 and get a mini mac with a ton of more features.  Its pathetic. If the Nintendo is 200-300, I'll buy it.  farg PS3 and that price. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 04:09:36 PM
I think theres a marketing backfire waiting to happen for Nintendo, especially when there a high anticipation for a new launch of a very popular console. kids will already have told their parents they want the playstation because--watch the marketing of this device

Hey Im not saying the Wii wont sell, but not more than the PS3 IMO. Over in Europe they are quite different, but not here in the states. Technology changes like the weather over there, and the US states are already 3 steps behind them in "gadget" catch up

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 30, 2006, 04:10:15 PM
Quote from: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 03:46:22 PM
'm not a big game player anymore, but i still like it once in a while (i currently have a gamecube, and a ps2)...and in the end, cost matters to me greatly, i have car payments, mortgage, i'm married with the plan of having kids some day...and just in general have other things i like to spend money on, and save. paying $500-700 to play 1 game isnt something i will ever do anymore...maybe 10 years ago, but not any more.


I agree Wing, as do I but again you have to look at it from a age population point of view. There is a reason why Playstation is breaking ground near Christmas--because they know they will blow up in sales and overpower Nintendo where cost around that time is not that much of a concern to buyers. Then, what you have after is a crowd of sheep following suit. Its all marketing from these guys that going to make the difference IMO.

By the way, that price increase of $700 is only for the fanboys to play/save more movies on their 60GB hard drive rather than the 20GB. The 20GB is $499 and your paying for Blu-Ray technology. I do feel playstion is pushing the envelope in price though of $500.

no game controllers are ergonomic. none.
yes they are guy, if the piece fits snug in your hand, their ergonomic. The ones that were not are your Atari, nintendo64 and intelevision. The Sega was even ergonomic for gods sake

It's not just the HD space increase, but the cheaper PS3 doesn't have WIFI, HDMI and other slots. That includes in the prices as well.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on May 30, 2006, 04:17:12 PM
sony's already farged up...a year ago they said PS3 would be out in spring 06...well?

blu-ray may go the way of Betamax, DAT, Minidisc, UMD...all failed home use formats (there is a reason PSP movies are all on sale for $7 now...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on May 30, 2006, 04:20:47 PM
My grandparents had a Betamax VCR.  It was supposed to be the wave of the future.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 30, 2006, 04:22:38 PM
http://eu.playstation.com/ps3/

hit the english lang--first flag, go to specifications


specs for the 20GB and the 60 GB. The only thing I see is the HDMI output in the 60GB
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 30, 2006, 07:27:18 PM
Sony said the 20 GB won't have WIFI either. It's on IGN.com somewhere or gamespot if you look for it.

Also they won't have memory card slots in the 20 GB.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 01, 2006, 03:34:48 PM
Smash Bros: Brawl video (http://uk.media.revolution.ign.com/media/748/748545/vid_1502430.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 05, 2006, 03:45:09 PM
Just brought my 360 home from the store and hooked it up to my Hi Def TV, two words: Holy shtein. I'm playing Ghost Recon right now. Doubtful I'll be leaving the house any time soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 05, 2006, 04:25:56 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on June 05, 2006, 03:45:09 PM
Just brought my 360 home from the store and hooked it up to my Hi Def TV, two words: Holy shtein. I'm playing Ghost Recon right now. Doubtful I'll be leaving the house any time soon.

Three words:

Fight Night 3.


It's silly in HD.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 05, 2006, 04:46:53 PM
I played it at the store, it looks unreal, I'll probably pick it up used sooner or later.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on June 05, 2006, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on June 05, 2006, 04:25:56 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on June 05, 2006, 03:45:09 PM
Just brought my 360 home from the store and hooked it up to my Hi Def TV, two words: Holy shtein. I'm playing Ghost Recon right now. Doubtful I'll be leaving the house any time soon.

Three words:

Fight Night 3.


It's silly in HD.

Uh...yeah.  Just played it over at my buddies place for the first time on Friday and it was incredible.  Those people look more real than most actors in Hollywood.  I also beat the shtein out of Taylor with Hopkins.  :evil
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 05, 2006, 05:38:17 PM
Haven't touched my 360 since the NFL Draft.

My next game will be Madden 07 for it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 06, 2006, 08:17:18 AM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on June 05, 2006, 05:38:17 PM
Haven't touched my 360 since the NFL Draft.

My next game will be Madden 07 for it.

Sounds like somebody wasted a bucketload of money.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 06, 2006, 08:33:33 AM
Speaking of the XBox 360...today Microsoft announced a slew of improvements to the system.

link (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2006/0605-springrelease-features.htm)

QuoteNEW FEATURES
"Download manager" - Marketplace items now download in the background, queue up to six pieces of content
DVD bookmark support will remember the film's timing and location when resuming viewing
Fast-forward and rewind now offered at 2x -16x for any videos saved to hard drive
"Boot to Dashboard" setting will bypass the loading of any disc in the drive and open directly to Dashboard during power-on
Begin slideshows from any photo
Music player saves "shuffle" setting
Much player save "repeat" setting
Music player now displays which file is currently playing in the playlist
Music volume level persists between game / reboots
8 new locales added (Chile, Brazil, India, South Africa, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Separate settings now offered for Game and User volume controls
Themes can now be set from the "System" blade on the Dashboard
User-selected music continues play when switching from Dashboard to game or game to Dashboard
"All Arcade Games" added as a selection in the Xbox Live Arcade area
Personal gamer pictures allowed as Gamertiles – displayed only to those on your Friends List
Added support to disable sound effects when navigating Dashboard
Instantaneous "Change Theme" option added upon downloading new Dashboard themes
Preserve folder structure of source when viewing photos
A / B labels now provided to identify memory units in Dashboard
Online status set to "Away" when screensaver becomes active
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
DVD Player

Improved audio/video sync after extended pauses
Improved visual quality
DVD player outputs at native resolution over VGA connection
Improved playback smoothness
Improved fast-forward and rewind smoothness
DVD play continues to attempt to read a disc after "disc read" error
DVD play à Pause à Play jitter / out of synch issues improved
DVD play à Slow Play à Play jitter / out of synch issues improved
Repaired issues with missing menu selection icon from DVD disc menu for certain films
Improved Xbox 360 Guide efficiency during certain films
Repaired playback stutter during certain films
Music Player

Player now populates music data (Title, Artist, etc.) when no track information is available
User music is now pauses, instead of stopping, when games override user-selected background music
Selecting an artist's album no longer displays albums for all artists
Improved performance when retrieving playlists from a Windows Media connection
List music tracks in track-order when viewing albums by specific artist
Unified music controls for music player in Dashboard and pop-up Guide
Improved playback for Mono AAC-encoded files
Improved connection timing between console and CD database over Internet
Player no longer allows hard-drive selection when no hard-drive is connected
Removed handling of MTP/USB devices when playing music from them more robust
Improved error codes / messaging associated with unplayable content
Localization Improvements

Fixed partially truncated strings in Portuguese, Spanish and Italian
Korean clock / date format corrected after initial set-up
Fixed system hang when changing the language of the console immediately after signing out
Korean virtual keyboard "down" navigation now works for lower-right button
Korean virtual keyboard caps disabled for input mode
Fixed overlapping characters for pre-paid Gold membership card (Japanese localization)
Removed extra spaces in several translated words (French localization)
PC name displayed properly when containing Japanese characters
Support single apostrophe character for Japanese virtual keyboard
Memory Area Improvements

Streamlined selection – no profile selection required
Improved overall performance, allowing quicker access to content
Improved content views including name, file type, size, profile owner and location
Faster identification of file types and fewer steps for actions such as copy, move, delete, etc.
Capacity (or percentage-full) of storage device now consistent between select-a-device and storage scenes
Device selection now shown on each screen to improve usability
Miscellaneous System Improvements

Time elapsed now displayed when playing music files
Enhanced categorization of media library
Accelerated scrolling of large music lists
New "shuffle" icon
Repeat / Shuffle icon now operates as toggle button
Default button for manual IP address is now "A" instead of "Done"
Hidden and system folders are no longer displayed from MTP / mass storage devices
Difficulty levels for gamer profiles ordered correctly
Added additional line and word-wrap to "Publisher" in video area
Shuffle / Random no longer skips last image in list when viewing photos
Improved handling of Friend Requests between Gamertags that have changed names
No longer asked "Exist to Dash?" when switching between areas in the Dashboard
New error messages for when Windows Live ID requires password change
Unlocked Achievements now displayed first in Game Summary page
Selecting an Achievement now shows the specific Achievement details
Full date now displayed for "Member Since" and "Next Bill Date" tabs on Membership scene
Updated messaging for deleting arcade games purchased by different profiles
No longer launch music CD in disc-tray when moving from Live sign-up to Dashboard or Network Troubleshooter
Improved voice quality when connected through wired gamepad
Show "Last Played Game" selection in Xbox Live Arcade first before enumerating all games (when Arcade game was last game played)
Improved performance of picture enumeration from iPods formatted for Mac
Adopt latest updates to Cero-based ratings for Family Settings
Show videos downloaded from Marketplace in the Video area of the Media blade
Improved usability around "Play Now" when downloading demos, trailers and videos
Added support for South Africa-specific Family Settings
Updated support for Japanese game ratings
Video area changed to include game trailers and entertainment videos
Improved robustness of Gamerscore when doing account recoveries
Improved messaging around handling corrupt or non-fully recovered profiles
Improved download performance for popular content being downloaded through Marketplace
Total USB keyboard support
Testing Live connection while streaming music from PC works correctly
Next item / Focus sound not played when scrolling past the bottom of the video list
Handle profiles on memory units inserted into system while enumerating profiles from other storage locations
Warning / Alert icons now show as part of deleting items in Memory area
Repeat rate for remote control matches game controller repeat rate
"A" button disabled when in a list with no items available
Wireless battery level added to mini-pop-up guide over backward-compatible games
Pop-up guide / Dashboard now supports USB keyboard
Console no longer enters "charge" mode when shutdown and the battery has been removed from wireless controller
System no longer waits indefinitely when attempting to contact Windows Media Connect service on XP PC
Improved Marketplace storage device selector
Correctly set focus on selected item when back button pressed on "select a game" scene
Notify users when multiple wireless SSIDS with identical names are within reach
Provide Gold membership information when trying to join a session or accepting game invites with Silver accounts
New text to highlight the ability to clear the passcode for Live account signing
Photo slideshow no longer resumes when pressing "previous" or "next" from paused state
Improved handling of corrupt profiles when deleting them
No longer turn off wireless gamepads after system update reboot
More robust handling of initial setup experience for memory unit users
Improved handling of backward-compatible update experience, reboot back into Xbox v1 environment instead of Dashboard
Improved handling for "block communications" from other players
Improved keypress sounds when using USB keyboard
Improved usability and performance of content enumeration for storage devices
Show visual location for where Xbox Live Arcade games reside
Improved user messaging when overwriting content while copying
Improved consistency of messaging between "sign out" and "switch profile"
Updated troubleshooter text for connection to Windows PC's joined to domain
Better support for Xbox 360 game disc recognition
Improved initial setup text messaging
Improved overall error message terminology
Game updates downloaded to memory unit no longer show "please reinsert" notification when memory unit removed
More robust support for handling game deletes from memory unit and simultaneously removing memory unit
Improved system performance between console and affiliated Windows Media Connect PC
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 06, 2006, 08:42:12 AM
Knowing Microsoft the way I know Microsoft, the "slew" of improvements will cause a new "slew" of problems.


I never use my 360 for anything other than games. I should read the manual and figure what else the thing does. It probably does all kinds of cool things that I will never know about because I am sloth incarnate. Wah.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 07, 2006, 12:18:45 PM
Xbox 360 releases over 125 new features] (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2006/0605-springrelease-features.htm)

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 07, 2006, 03:57:32 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 06, 2006, 08:17:18 AM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on June 05, 2006, 05:38:17 PM
Haven't touched my 360 since the NFL Draft.

My next game will be Madden 07 for it.

Sounds like somebody wasted a bucketload of money.

Not really. I beat Perfec Dark Zero, Call of Duty 2, and played Oblivion for over 130 hours and beat that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 07, 2006, 04:09:15 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on June 07, 2006, 03:57:32 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 06, 2006, 08:17:18 AM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on June 05, 2006, 05:38:17 PM
Haven't touched my 360 since the NFL Draft.

My next game will be Madden 07 for it.

Sounds like somebody wasted a bucketload of money.

Not really. I beat Perfec Dark Zero, Call of Duty 2, and played Oblivion for over 130 hours and beat that.

Sounds like somebody wastes a bucketload of time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 07, 2006, 04:14:17 PM
Oblivion was awesome. So much fun to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 07, 2006, 09:07:15 PM
Hey, did anyone hear that Microsoft released a bunch of updates for the 360?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on June 07, 2006, 09:18:46 PM
Just bought Evil Genius for the PC.  Basically a simulation game in which you get to be the bad guy in Bond.  Kind of cool, if you're into that kind of game.

(And, yes, I know it's two years old.  Got it for $9.)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 08, 2006, 08:45:02 AM
Quote[PS3] Sony makes moves to stamp out lucrative second-hand market
Words: Matt Cundy


Wednesday 24 May 2006
High street games shops have been told by Sony that there will be no PS3 pre-owned sections in their stores as it will be illegal for customers to sell any next-gen PlayStation games that they've bought, retail sources have revealed to GamesRadar.

It seems that Sony is planning to adopt a licensing system that will mean gamers won't own the PS3 titles that they've paid money for. Instead, they will only be purchasing the licence to play the game and that the software itself will still be Sony property - meaning that the disc won't be the customer's to sell.

We assume that the thinking behind this move will ultimately be to stop PS3 games being resold several times - which currently snatches potential sales away from Sony - and to counter the impression in consumers' minds that games are only really worth their pre-owned price and are not worth buying new.

When we contacted Sony, it issued us with the following statement: "We have made all of the official announcements at E3 and cannot make any further comments at this time. We will be announcing more news running up to PlayStation 3's launch."
Quote
PS3 hardware slow and broken

In words and pictures


By Charlie Demerjian in Taipei: Monday 05 June 2006, 03:35

AFTER BREAKING THE news to me about PS3 RSX speeds earlier on the flight to Japan, my row-mate said 'if you think that's interesting, wait till you see this. Cell is hurting, badly'.
For those of you that believe in religions with karmic tendencies, scoops like this meant one of two things, the wings of the plane are about to fall off and I am going to die in a fiery ball, or worse yet, the movie selection will be worrisome. Cell memory access appears to be broken, RSX has half the triangle setup rate of the ATI chip in XBox360, and the true horror, Big Momma's House 2 and a Queen Latifa movie.

With the movie selection still making my brain throb from the glances I caught, I furiously took notes on what the source was saying. He started out saying that the RSX can only write about half as much vertex data as it can fetch, not an ideal situation by any stretch, but survivable.

Then came the horrible news, RSX appears to be limited to setting up 275 Million triangles/second, anemic compared to the 500+ million in XBox360. When asked about this apparent thumping dished out by MS, the reply from one notable ISV relations boffin was a terse 'What a Piece of Junk'. Talk about a steak in the heart.

Half the triangle setup capability in the PS3, could things get worse? Yes, far far worse, how about another disparity of three orders of magnitude? No, I am not joking, looking at Sony's own figures, Cell appears to be pretty badly broken.

For main memory, it looks like Cell has about 25GBps of main memory bandwidth, and RSX is about 15-20GBps. Achievable bandwidth is between about two thirds of that and nearly 100%, clearly the elves in the caves surrounding Rambus central did something right with XDR. That is the happy news.

For local memory, the measured vs theoretical bandwidth is missing, I wonder why? RSX is at a solid 22.4GBps for both read and write, good job there green team. Then comes the blue team with Cell. Local memory write is about 4GBps, 40% of the next slowest bandwidth there. Then comes the bomb from hell, the Cell local memory read bandwidth is a stunning 16MBps, note that is a capital M to connote Mega vs a capital G to connote Giga. This is a three order of magnitude oopsie, and it is an oopsie, as Sony put it "(no, this isn't a typo...)".

If you can write at 250x the read speed, it makes Cell local memory just about useless. That means you do all your work out of main memory, and the whole point of local is, well, pointless. This can lead to contention issues for the main memory bus, and all sorts of nightmarish to debug performance problems. Basically, if this Sony presentation to PS3 devs shown to us is correct, it looks like PS3 will be hobbled in a serious way.

The next slide goes on to say "Don't read from local memory, but write to main memory with RSX(tm) and read it from there instead", and repeats the table numbers. This is very very bad. The number of times the presentation goes on to say that it is correct, and the lack of anything like "this will be fixed by production steppings, so take measures X, Y and Z" say to me that it is not a fixable snafu. Remember at E3 when I said that the PS3 demos there were object sparse? Any guesses why?

Someone screwed up so badly it looks like it will relegate the console to second place behind the 360. All the devs I talked to were lukewarm on the 360 architecture but universally negative on the PS3. Revelations like this go a long way to explain why you keep hearing about simmering problems from the Sony devs.

You end up with a console with half the triangle setup rate of the 360, a crippled CPU that is a bitch to program, and tools that are atrocious compared to the 360. To make matters worse, you have an arrogant set of execs telling us that twice the price is worth it for half the power, a year late. If it isn't already too late, Sony had better do something about this recto-cranial inversion or it may very well sink the console.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on June 08, 2006, 10:01:26 AM
Biscuit...care to clarify what the hell all of that dialect meant up there in the second story? So, dont buy a PS3 why?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 08, 2006, 12:47:21 PM
I know reese a little nerdy,but basically the PS3 has so much technology that it cant run and to make it work they will have to dumb it down, thus making it less powerfull than 360.  From that article the other major problem is with the graphics card, being half as good as xbox360. 

It will be interesting to see where Sony goes from here.  It seems like they're design was too ambitious at this time, and they're losing market share w/Nintendo putting a new system out. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on June 08, 2006, 12:52:30 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on May 15, 2006, 07:44:04 PM
Quote from: Phanatic on May 15, 2006, 02:16:05 PM
My PS2 is toast. It won't play anything now. So it is time to operate!!   :paranoid

http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars

It's not under warrenty so what the heck. I've got nothing to lose...



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Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor.  Doctor...

IT'S ALIVE! I had to take it apart a few times to try different things but I can play all CDs of all types again......

I know you all cared...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on June 08, 2006, 12:55:51 PM
see, i read the opposite in a previous article--ill try and find it--but both systems share just a miniscule difference in graphics--where you wouldnt even be able to tell. The only diff. is the functionalities of the systems where you can do "more" than the other.

They are losing market share for not coming out at the designated time projected, but their name still holds ALOT of value.
Xbox hitting their target date-marketing, and gulping up more customers every year and yes--Nintendo more so overseas will result in a hit for Sony.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on June 08, 2006, 04:49:57 PM
I bought God Of War a couple of weeks ago. It's one of the best games I've ever played as it's akin to an interactive movie. If you have a PS2 and don't buy it, you are a Wee Todd.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 08, 2006, 05:44:57 PM
I got a spiffy new video card this week, so I bought Half-Life 2 Episode 1. I'm playing it with all the settings on high, resolution up, no framerate loss, and it's pretty fun so far. More puzzles to figure out, more Alyx tagging along, and more love scenes with Dr Kleiner and Lamar.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on June 08, 2006, 06:30:50 PM
All you nerds need this. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060608/ap_on_he_me/video_game_detox_1)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on June 09, 2006, 06:41:17 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on June 08, 2006, 04:49:57 PM
I bought God Of War a couple of weeks ago. It's one of the best games I've ever played as it's akin to an interactive movie. If you have a PS2 and don't buy it, you are a Wee Todd.

No doubt.  The game was just flat out incredible.

I already told Mrs. Feva that I'll be pretty much worthless for a few months once GOW 2 hits in Feb 2007.  She asked me, "What else is new?"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 09, 2006, 08:32:28 AM
what kind of game is GOW?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 09, 2006, 09:01:16 AM
Its similar to Devil May Cry or Prince of Persia type game.  Familiar? I rented it twice when i had the gmae pass and never played it once. everyone says it's so great and if i recall it actually one game of the year last year.  i'll prob pick it up for only 20$.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 09, 2006, 09:02:28 AM
i never played either of those games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on June 09, 2006, 09:06:16 AM
Quote from: SunMoTzu on June 09, 2006, 08:32:28 AM
what kind of game is GOW?

It's a RPG... with some of the best graphics the PS2 has to offer... a great story... custom kills that are bloody as hell... great soundtrack... won game of the year 2005.

Simply put... if you have a PS2... buy it.  Especially since it's part of their "Greatest Hits" collection and you can now get it for $19.99.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 09, 2006, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: mussa on June 09, 2006, 09:01:16 AM
I rented it twice when i had the gmae pass and never played it once.

:sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 13, 2006, 09:30:46 AM
The Godfather is an awesome game.  It's pretty much GTA set to the Godfather, which rules in theory and in actual gameplay.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2006, 12:00:09 PM
Westbrook owns in the Pro Bowl:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/th_MVI_3123AVI.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/?action=view&current=MVI_3123AVI.flv)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2006, 12:04:43 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/th_MVI_3126AVI.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/?action=view&current=MVI_3126AVI.flv)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on June 15, 2006, 10:37:28 PM
Did Mussa post pictures that he took of his television while playing a video game? Sweet jesus.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2006, 10:52:23 PM
no i recorded video off my digtal camera, you knit wit. click on the pictures to see teh awesome skillz at madden.  u don't wan nun of dis......
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on June 15, 2006, 10:56:11 PM
I couldn't possibly knit wit. I don't even know how to cross stitch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2006, 10:57:37 PM
You sure do know how to bitch....BITCH... :sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on June 15, 2006, 10:58:23 PM
I give you gold and that's all you can come up with. Ugh. Awful.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2006, 11:04:07 PM
Well rjs, if i knew tonight was entertain rjs night, then i might just give a shtein.  Tonight happens to be thirsty thursday and im off to drink.  Have fun tonight. Don't hang yourself.  Your presence keeps me going!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on June 15, 2006, 11:06:09 PM
Hang myself? Man, it never ceases to amaze me how you guys just don't get it. I hate all of YOU. Not myself. Life is good from where I sit. But you know, enjoy getting drunk, junior. I already took care of that problem this evening.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 15, 2006, 11:13:45 PM
you should be slapped with a rubber hose for editing that
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on June 15, 2006, 11:16:23 PM
Quote from: SunMoTzu on June 15, 2006, 11:13:45 PM
you should be slapped with a rubber hose for editing that

Don't push your fantasies on me, fancy pants.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 15, 2006, 11:17:24 PM
if i had pants on right now, which i don't, they most certainly would not be fancy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 16, 2006, 03:19:27 PM
 :-D

sick basterds
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 19, 2006, 01:09:13 PM
NFL Head Coach comes out this week.  anyone picking that up?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2006, 01:12:57 PM
I might.  Coming out for PC?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 19, 2006, 01:22:27 PM
yeah.  PC, PS2, Xbox


here is more info  http://www.easports.com/nflheadcoach/index.jsp
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2006, 01:29:32 PM
Cool.  I might hit it up.  I rarely have time to fire up the PS2, and I'm kind of past the whole first-person gameplay stuff, but the strategery (sic) of the Head Coach game would work well as a "Madden Lite" for my PC.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 19, 2006, 01:34:40 PM
from the IGN site article on Head Coach

QuoteYou work your way through a conversation tree. In one interesting exchange, coordinator Marty Morningwheg said, "Hi coach, I'm M. Morningwheg. Nice to meet you."
From there, you can choose to say hi back or fire Marty on the spot. Of course, we said, "You're fired," and he comically disappeared through the conference room floor. Trump would be proud

:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on June 19, 2006, 01:39:02 PM
 :-D   sounds like a winner. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on June 19, 2006, 01:41:31 PM
That alone is worth the price.  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 19, 2006, 01:43:24 PM
just saw a commercial for it over lunchbreak.  some guy telling jeff fisher to run the same play they just ran over again. fisher is like, its a bad call. the guy's like, oh yea! well letting eddie george go was a bad call too. 

i did not find it funny. but the game sounds cool.  wonder how much its going ot go for? im not spending more than 30 dolllars on a football game that i can't play.  do u pick the play and then watch it?  thats no fun to me, but the whole managing the cap, signing players, draft evaluations is what i like in madden. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 19, 2006, 02:28:18 PM
looks like a demo is available for you PC Romes:

http://www.easports.com/nflheadcoach/news.jsp
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 19, 2006, 02:30:09 PM
Nice gratuitous overuse of the word "fag" there.  Top notch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 19, 2006, 03:02:28 PM
FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FF IS A FAG
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 19, 2006, 03:08:53 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 19, 2006, 01:29:32 PM
I rarely have time to fire up the PS2

is it a jump start peddle or a rip cord? or an old fashioned pilot light?

personally, i would just press the power button.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 20, 2006, 08:22:09 AM
Wow, mussa.  A new low for you, I suppose, if that's possible.


Trying the demo now.  Chris Gocong just got drafted #5 overall by the Pack, ahead of Hawk.
Bunkley went #6.

Is it fair to say that if Justice goes top 10, the Eagles are the bestest drafters evar?!?!?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 20, 2006, 02:12:51 PM
so the demo is good???
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 20, 2006, 02:21:35 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 20, 2006, 02:12:51 PM
so the demo is good???

It's pretty cool.  I like that the players' ratings are more normal.  Instead of the difference between a Hall-of-Famer and a mediocre starter being maybe 15-25 points, it would seem like 50 is now closer to the average rating.  Makes personnel stuff a lot more exciting.

For example:
David Carr is a 48, and his backups are worse.

Also, the draft is pretty cool.  I would say it's worth picking up, but only if you don't plan on getting Madden.  It's basically better than Madden in every way except the actual gameplay... which is pretty important to most people, just not me.  I will probably buy this later this week, although I could as early as today for PC.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 20, 2006, 02:22:52 PM
so you don't play the games at all?  are they simulated or do you call the plays?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 20, 2006, 02:26:49 PM
You call the plays.  You can also change your playbook, create plays, etc.

It's really everything about the NFL except actual gameplay and marketing deals with ticket brokers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 20, 2006, 02:26:50 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 20, 2006, 08:22:09 AM
Wow, mussa.  A new low for you, I suppose, if that's possible.


Trying the demo now.  Chris Gocong just got drafted #5 overall by the Pack, ahead of Hawk.
Bunkley went #6.

Is it fair to say that if Justice goes top 10, the Eagles are the bestest drafters evar?!?!?

One thing is for sure, Cocong is the best draft pick ever - by any professional organization. Period.

One other thing I am sure of, there is no way EA could ever properly render Hawk's massively disfigured elephant face properly in the video game enviorment. It would be cool if you drafted him, and whenever he came in for a motivation meeting with you, the coach, you could make the coach say something politely whitty to Hawk like, "Jesus Christ! It's Elephant Boy! Good practice today mutant."
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 20, 2006, 02:37:11 PM
sounds bad ass. im still going to pick up madden though.  actual gameplay is too much fun to do without.  i think they might eventually mold these two games together in the future and Head Coach just may be a test to see if fans like it.  The more in depth and realistic, the better.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 20, 2006, 02:38:24 PM
i might give it a rent.  because after 5 or 6 games of Madden, i usually end up doing all the admin stuff and simming the games anyway
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 20, 2006, 03:00:23 PM
Quote from: SunMoTzu on June 20, 2006, 02:38:24 PM
i might give it a rent.  because after 5 or 6 games of Madden, i usually end up doing all the admin stuff and simming the games anyway

Exactly.  Me too.  I played precisely 10 games of Madden '06.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on June 20, 2006, 03:13:24 PM
i can honestly say ive never played a down of madden (any year)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 20, 2006, 03:14:45 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 20, 2006, 03:13:24 PM
i can honestly say ive never played a down of madden (any year)

riveting
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on June 20, 2006, 03:15:39 PM
i thought so

ive also never owned a cell phone

i keep it real dog
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 20, 2006, 03:26:50 PM
I bet you have a butter pager though, with one of those tight fake gold chains to hook it to your jeans.

(http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/02/cc/47/71_1.JPG)

Werd life, kicko.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 20, 2006, 03:27:55 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on June 20, 2006, 03:26:50 PM
I bet you have a butter pager though, with one of those tight fake gold chains to hook it to your jeans.

lmmfao :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on June 20, 2006, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 20, 2006, 03:00:23 PMExactly.  Me too.  I played precisely 10 games of Madden '06.

My friend and I have played 120 3-minute-qtr. games between us (not counting 12 seasons in our fantasy league with 5 minute qtrs).  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 22, 2006, 08:10:26 PM
anybody pick up head coach? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 23, 2006, 07:05:06 AM
Quote from: mussa on June 22, 2006, 08:10:26 PM
anybody pick up head coach? 

It isn't available via digital download yet, but I ordered it.  They had a promo code (NFLHCFS) for free shipping, and there was no tax here to be shipped here, so it worked out.  I probably won't get it until Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.  No big deal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 23, 2006, 10:17:12 AM
it came out yesterday for game consoles. i might rent it tonight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 23, 2006, 11:03:32 AM
Yeah, it came out yesterday across the board.  As of this morning, it still wasn't available for digital download on the PC.

It's shipping from Kentucky, so it should actually be here Monday.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on June 23, 2006, 11:56:04 AM
micro league baseball was the best PC game of all-time...nothing will ever top it...i wish it was still around
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 24, 2006, 12:14:20 AM
Quote from: mussa on June 23, 2006, 10:17:12 AM
it came out yesterday for game consoles. i might rent it tonight.

I got it yesterday, but really only started playing it today.  The main problem I see with it is that it is pre FA and Draft 2006, I think it should be updated.  I am the HC of the Jets and I got Reggie Bush and Ferguson in the first I traded Abraham to ATL for pick 15 and that is where I took Brick.  There aren't many quality FAs Runyan may have been the best.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 24, 2006, 08:56:37 AM
yo how in depth is scouting draft picks compared to madden?  i wonder if you can load in a draft class like madden.  certainly makes the draft more interessting when you know the players in the draft instead of fake ones.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 24, 2006, 12:13:38 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 24, 2006, 08:56:37 AM
yo how in depth is scouting draft picks compared to madden?  i wonder if you can load in a draft class like madden.  certainly makes the draft more interessting when you know the players in the draft instead of fake ones.

It is a little more in depth, but not much more.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 24, 2006, 12:25:58 PM
word :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 25, 2006, 01:20:44 PM
Don't buy NFL HC it sucks, wait for Madden and NCAA to come out, I am already going to use HC as trade in for NCAA that comes out within the next month.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 25, 2006, 03:41:53 PM
its that bad? how much was it? i'll give it a rent then.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 25, 2006, 05:31:19 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 25, 2006, 03:41:53 PM
its that bad? how much was it? i'll give it a rent then.

I wouldn't even rent it, to me it was a game with a lot of potential but they really dropped the ball.  It seems like they rushed to get this game out on the market.  The graphics pretty much suck. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 08:23:18 AM
I don't really understand why the graphics are a big concern for a game like this...

but anyway, for which platform did you buy it?  PS2?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 26, 2006, 08:37:24 AM
I don't understand the fixation with graphics.  Developers spend a lot of time and resources on making games that look great, but end up playing like shtein.  Sure, the explosion animations are nice the first 20 times, but after that, they're just the same explosions.  I'd rather they make the game play well and worry about graphics as a secondary concern.

It's a trade off.  You want great graphics, you have to put money and time behind it..resources that won't go into gameplay, or menu controls, or audio, etc. 

I'm deep into Gladius for XBox right now.  General comments on the game aside, it's got shtein for graphics by comparison to many other titles, but I really enjoy the game play.  I've logged damn near 60 hours on it and I'm just past half way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 26, 2006, 10:45:13 AM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 26, 2006, 08:23:18 AM
I don't really understand why the graphics are a big concern for a game like this...

but anyway, for which platform did you buy it?  PS2?

PS2, I understand what you are saying about graphics but I expected a little more than what they are.  Overall the game is very disappointing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 10:46:53 AM
I'll still like it probably.  Like I said, I don't think it's a game worth buying for PS2, but since I can play the occasional PC game during my work day, it could be an excellent time-waster.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 26, 2006, 11:18:25 AM
Yeah, since it isn't graphic intensive, I might give the PC version a shot for my Laptop.  You know, play it while I pretend to spend quality time with the wife.  FF...let me know how it is on PC, if you wouldn't mind.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 11:37:06 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 26, 2006, 11:18:25 AM
FF...let me know how it is on PC, if you wouldn't mind.

Yep.  Should at least have a general idea by mid-week.  Depends on what time it's delivered today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 26, 2006, 11:43:45 AM
I like the idea of HC...looking forward to hearing more detailed commentary than "it sucks."
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 26, 2006, 12:37:13 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on June 26, 2006, 11:43:45 AM
I like the idea of HC...looking forward to hearing more detailed commentary than "it sucks."

:-D, I really like the concept too, it just seems as to me that the game was rushed to be put together.  I really don't like the fact the rosters aren't updated they should have it so that you are starting training camp with current rosters.  The plays are basically the same as they are in Madden, your coordinators often give you crappy advice.  In the preseason there is a ridiculous amount of turnovers.  It to me just was not up to the typical EA standard.  The game has potential and hopefully a year or two from now they will perfect it. 

I just think the first installment is rather week.  It is not much different from Madden other than you don't play the games and the graphics aren't that good.  The game situations are pretty cool because it is like being a coach as far as having to watch the plays and getting pissed off and whatnot. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 26, 2006, 01:03:03 PM
What kind of stats does the average game produce?  Does HC produce game/player stats that correspond to a realistic NFL result, or to a Madden result?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 26, 2006, 01:06:58 PM
The stat lines were good with the rushing stats but the passing was awful, not even close to reality.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 02:54:45 PM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 26, 2006, 01:06:58 PM
The stat lines were good with the rushing stats but the passing was awful, not even close to reality.

You did say you were GM'ing the Jets, right?  Seems that awful is probably very life-life this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 26, 2006, 03:00:15 PM
Yeah but when I went up against the Buccaneers in preseason, they couldn't complete crap either.  Another thing I don't like is that they leave the starters in for the whole preseason game, you could change it but the other team leaves theirs in the whole game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 03:24:42 PM
I'd prefer substitutions in pre-season to be manual.  Madden automatically puts in backups at halftime in pre-season, and it annoys me.  I'd rather choose who goes in specifically myself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 26, 2006, 03:27:43 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 26, 2006, 03:24:42 PM
I'd prefer substitutions in pre-season to be manual.  Madden automatically puts in backups at halftime in pre-season, and it annoys me.  I'd rather choose who goes in specifically myself.

adjust the depth chart.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 03:33:27 PM
Right.  Which I do.  But I prefer to decide when the backups go in and who exactly they are instead of having the game automatically substitute at halftime in every pre-season game.  It sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 26, 2006, 03:48:46 PM
yea i agree FF. You should be able to create second team subs, completly editable.  I like to get everyone in the game.  progression will go up if you get them in for a quarter or less a game.  i have back-ups in my madden franchise that are in the 90's after 2 years on the bench. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 26, 2006, 03:48:48 PM
I think for a game like this they should have players slotted or allow you to slot them before the game, much like the real NFL.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 26, 2006, 03:55:37 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 26, 2006, 03:48:46 PM
yea i agree FF. You should be able to create second team subs, completly editable.  I like to get everyone in the game.  progression will go up if you get them in for a quarter or less a game.  i have back-ups in my madden franchise that are in the 90's after 2 years on the bench. 

i was able to do that by just creating a subsitution package.  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 04:13:23 PM
The point is that they still automatically sub at halftime in Madden, which blows.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 26, 2006, 04:20:58 PM
you can opt out of that.

you can also just skip the preseason.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 04:21:50 PM
Skip the pre-season?  You're no purist.  You should just buy "Blitz: The League".
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 26, 2006, 04:26:27 PM
meh.

i didnt get more than 20 games in of 06 before i got bored of it. i don't think i have played more than 10 hours of video games in the past 6 months.



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 26, 2006, 04:45:23 PM
Jesus Christ man, what do you do with yourself then? 

Farg..seek help.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 26, 2006, 04:48:07 PM
just gotten bored with them for the time being. they are all the same.

i dont count playing online poker as a video game though ;)

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 26, 2006, 05:33:08 PM
I just started playing NFL HC.  I'm the proud new head coach of the... Detroit Lions.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 27, 2006, 07:37:41 AM
After a couple of hours of game play, I like the game.  I haven't even gotten to the combine yet.

-It's a little more realistic, as far as the player ratings go.  Also, each player has floors and ceilings (ie: Reggie McNeal has a floor of about 15 and a ceiling of 88, because he's a complete wildcard).  So, the players with bigger ranges have to be scouted more than once to narrow down.
-If you lowball an agent a couple of times, he'll get pissed and leave.  Cool little wrinkle.

In general, I wouldn't say this has enough extra features from Madden's frachise mode to make it worth purchasing in addition to Madden for a game console, but like I expected, it's a perfect "time waster" game on the PC.

Also, I like that it starts before free agency this past off-season.  This game is for you to impose your own strategy on a team, not to try to make it as much like real life as possible... IMO.

P.S.  Mike Martz is getting canned after this year.  Speaking of that, if you fire a bunch of coaches, you only have so much time for interviews.  Slightly more realistic, I suppose.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 27, 2006, 01:58:15 PM
NFL HC is definitely addicting, but attention to detail is no better than Madden - or maybe worse.

The 2006 draft class is not "life-like".  Gocong was by far the BPA when I picked #9 overall in the first round, and he's my new starting LE (in a 3-4, and moving him to OLB would drop him from a 79 to a 60).

You get goals that don't always make sense from your owner and coordinators, but if you fail to reach them, it annoys the owner.  Of course, that could actually be more life-like.  He was pissed at me for not drafting a QB that was a 75 overall or better, even though there were none in the draft at all.

Training camp is about to start.  Jeff Garcia's my starting QB.  Hopefully, Mike Martz can figure out how to make him not suck.  My defense should be good, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 02:44:05 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 27, 2006, 01:58:15 PM
NFL HC is definitely addicting, but attention to detail is no better than Madden - or maybe worse.

The 2006 draft class is not "life-like".  Gocong was by far the BPA when I picked #9 overall in the first round, and he's my new starting LE (in a 3-4, and moving him to OLB would drop him from a 79 to a 60).

You get goals that don't always make sense from your owner and coordinators, but if you fail to reach them, it annoys the owner.  Of course, that could actually be more life-like.  He was pissed at me for not drafting a QB that was a 75 overall or better, even though there were none in the draft at all.

Training camp is about to start.  Jeff Garcia's my starting QB.  Hopefully, Mike Martz can figure out how to make him not suck.  My defense should be good, though.

Gocong got picked by Buffalo in my draft, the Lions took Santonio Holmes. :-D  And I think the attention to details is definately worse than Maddens.  Wait until you start playing the games, it is pretty cool, but at the same time it isn't all that great.   I got addicted to it for about one day before I realized it wasn't worth my time.  My hope for this game is that they make future generations and they improve drastically.  Management is the part of Madden that I enjoy the most so I was really hoping for something better in this game.

I am curious was you FA much like mine in that it was totally devoid of talent?  That part was somewhat frusturating I would have liked to add a stud a FA or two but was not able to.  I agree with you about the player ratings they are much more in line and I also liked the fact of players with the different floors and ceilings.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 27, 2006, 02:47:12 PM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 02:44:05 PM
Wait until you start playing the games, it is pretty cool, but at the same time it isn't all that great.

:sly

Way to stick you an opinion :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 27, 2006, 03:12:55 PM
Gonna head to Blockbuster to pick up Over G Fighters.  Hopefully still in stock for the 360. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 03:20:27 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on June 27, 2006, 02:47:12 PM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 02:44:05 PM
Wait until you start playing the games, it is pretty cool, but at the same time it isn't all that great.

:sly

Way to stick you an opinion :yay

I know that sounds absolutely retarded but that is how it was.  At first I thought it was cool but it got very boring quickly and started to suck.  The thing that I liked about it was you get frustrated by players missing assignments much like a real coach would.  But the lack of passing really started to piss me off, maybe it will get better once I get to the regular season. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 27, 2006, 03:25:53 PM
im gonna try to rent HC tonight and see if it's a butter joint or not
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 27, 2006, 04:05:19 PM
 
Quote from: Wingspan on June 27, 2006, 02:47:12 PM
Way to stick you an opinion :yay

What could possibly be good about sticking to your opinion no matter what??
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 27, 2006, 04:14:27 PM
Yeah, I was hoping to add a half-decent FA QB, but they all sucked.  I'm stuck with Jeff Garcia, and he blows.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 27, 2006, 05:07:17 PM
why not choose the eagles as your team? traitors
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 27, 2006, 05:15:32 PM
I've never played a single snap of any NFL football video game as a team other than the Eagles.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 05:28:58 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 27, 2006, 05:07:17 PM
why not choose the eagles as your team? traitors

I don't know that is a good question, I guess I was planning on kicking but and getting an offer from them down the line.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 27, 2006, 09:05:29 PM
I wanted to farg up another franchise while I was learning the game.

Judging by Jeff Garcia's performance thus far in training camp, it looks like I'm doing a good job.  Hoo boy he sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 28, 2006, 12:49:40 AM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 05:28:58 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 27, 2006, 05:07:17 PM
why not choose the eagles as your team? traitors

I don't know that is a good question, I guess I was planning on kicking but and getting an offer from them down the line.

oh so you start off as a nobody coach and with teams who need a coach? i get it. i went to rent it tonight, but they didn't even have in on the shelf for rent. blockbuster sucks.  i rented MLB 2K6 nstead. its not that good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 04, 2006, 12:03:11 PM
Just finished Gladius.  Enjoyed that game very much.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on July 04, 2006, 09:20:54 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 28, 2006, 12:49:40 AM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on June 27, 2006, 05:28:58 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 27, 2006, 05:07:17 PM
why not choose the eagles as your team? traitors

I don't know that is a good question, I guess I was planning on kicking but and getting an offer from them down the line.

oh so you start off as a nobody coach and with teams who need a coach? i get it. i went to rent it tonight, but they didn't even have in on the shelf for rent. blockbuster sucks.  i rented MLB 2K6 nstead. its not that good.

go get MLB the Show...the game is friggin ridiculous
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 05, 2006, 08:29:24 AM
i've been playing it for months, great game.  100x better than MLB 2K6
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 10, 2006, 05:53:50 PM
Finally got a 360 today.  I was wondering if there are any "must have" games out there.  I'm going to pick up Fight Night 3 as I already played it and thought it was incredible. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2006, 06:01:59 PM
Next Tuesday NCAA Football 2007
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 11, 2006, 08:35:09 AM
did they add anything new this year?  otherwise i probably won't bother.  i'm having fun in 06 and the players change every year so i'm not tied to any rosters for the new one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 11, 2006, 10:10:44 AM
here are some of the changes

link (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/ncaafootball07/news.html?sid=6152198&mode=previews)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 11, 2006, 10:47:26 AM
i can't see that due to work filter.  anything exciting?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 11, 2006, 11:49:29 AM
Quote
NCAA Football 07 Updated Hands-On
It's early June, but the virtual college football season is just getting fired up as we go hands-on with EA Sports' latest NCAA game.
By Brian Ekberg, GameSpot
Posted Jun 1, 2006 5:13 pm PT

Texas Longhorns fans remember the moment; USC Trojans fans probably wish they could forget it. With just over two minutes left in the game, Pete Carroll decided to take the ultimate gamble on fourth down and two at the USC 45-yard line--he went for it, looking to take advantage of LenDale White's power and, in turn, keep the ball out of Texas quarterback Vince Young's hands. The gamble didn't pay off, as White was shut down by a swarming Longhorns defense. Texas ball. And all college football fans know what happened next.

EA Sports has learned a lot from that momentum-changing moment in this year's NCAA National Championship game. Perhaps more so than in any other sport, college football is about momentum, the rapidly shifting swings of fortune that can occur at any moment. With the latest in its college football series, NCAA Football 07, the development team behind the game has sought to capture those moments of inspired passion that make college football utterly unique.

One of the biggest areas in which you'll see momentum shifts occur in the game is in special-teams play, with a host of new fake punts and fake field goal plays that can, in an instant, change the outcome of a close game. The punt rooskie--one of the more famous examples of on-field trickery--is now a selectable, as are variations on the play such as fake kick option plays, and new pass plays from a kicking formation. But it's not just the team with the ball that can shift momentum on special teams. A new behind-the-back third-person camera when playing on defense will let you pressure kickers like never before, and if you're good, you'll probably get your hand on a few punts this year. In years past, blocking a kick felt more like a random dice roll by the computer; this season, the ball is in your hands (if you're good enough, that is).

The new trick controls are bolstered by a host of new plays in the NCAA playbook--by far the most extensive overhaul of the game's tactical side in series history. In addition to new formations, such as Tulsa's triple-stack wide-receiver formation and South Carolina's Emory and Henry set, the playbooks themselves are more tailored to the teams than ever before. So while two teams such as Auburn and Arizona might share an I-formation, the available plays in that set will differ slightly. For more insight on the new playbooks in NCAA 07, check out our two-part Q&A with EA producers Larry Richart and Anthony White (part 1, part 2).

Along with the new strategy options, NCAA 07 will feature some control and presentation tweaks that make a lot of sense. First, juke moves have been split off into strong and weak jukes--big jukes are controlled with the right analog stick by moving it left, right, forward, or backward; the slightly more subtle and quicker small jukes are pulled off with the right and left trigger. In a nod to those new to the NCAA series, a number of newbie-friendly menus pop up here and there to act as a legend for all the pre-snap options you have, such as slide protection, audibles, hot routes, and so forth.

A new kicking meter is also in place, the same one that can be found in this year's Madden game. Gone is the button-controlled kicking--the new mechanic feels more like the swing stick in Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Onside kicks are more realistic this year as well--you use a slightly modified version of the kicking meter, which lets you pick the exact spot you wish to make contact with the ball. If you make contact at the top, you'll send it spinning; if you kick it low, you'll send the ball into the air. Also, when returning either punts or kickoffs, you'll be met with a slightly lower camera angle that mimics the field of vision of a kick-return specialist.


The hardcore contingent of NCAA fans spend most of their time in the game's dynasty mode, and while the mode feels very last year's game, there are some important changes. For one thing, Sports Illustrated has been replaced with ESPN the Magazine; in fact, the sports network has a broader presence in the game this year thanks to a consistently updated sports audio ticker (first seen in MVP 06 NCAA Baseball). The biggest addition is the spring practice game, which serves your needs as head coach in a number of ways. First of all, it's a good way for you to get a gauge on the players in your team. Remember, this is the spring game, so your seniors (and a few star juniors) from last year are gone, and the incoming class of freshmen hasn't arrived; you'll be left to evaluate the talent that remains in order to help decide who gets the starting job next season. The spring game also will give you bonuses to specific members of your team, but only if you decide to play the game out; if you choose to simulate the game, you won't reap the benefits.

The other big addition to NCAA 07 is the revamped career mode, which has been rechristened as "campus legend" this time around. Whereas the goal of last year's game was to win the Heisman trophy, that's only a small part of what you'll be looking to do this time around. After creating a player from scratch and choosing which position he will play, it's off to summer camp where you'll look to take part in a number of drills that are specific to your position. A quarterback will take part in passing drills, for example, while a defensive player's drills will revolve around pursuit and tackling. Based on your showing in these drills, you'll be awarded with a "star rating" that will determine which schools are available to you. A one-star player, for example, won't be able to get close to a Michigan or a USC, while a five-star player will have his pick of the litter.

After you've chosen your alma mater, you head into the meat of the game, but not before choosing a major. Yes, that's right, you'll have to pick a major. Majors are split along three different difficulty levels--"easy" level includes "1A Team Nicknames" and sports geography; "moderate" level covers everything from world geography to mathematics; and finally, "difficult" level includes chemistry and psychology. The more difficult the major, the more it will benefit your player, which is a cool touch. Excel in psychology, for example, and your player will gain bonuses in awareness, speed, and carrying (perfect for a running back). To stay eligible for game day, you'll need to maintain a 2.0 grade point average, and you'll bolster (or bring down) your GPA with periodic meetings with your tutor, a midterm exam, and a final exam. It's not too involved, and even the most difficult questions aren't that taxing, but it's definitely a fun take on the virtual college experience.

Maintaining your GPA and performing well on game day are not your only goals in campus legend mode. You'll also want to be a bit of a socialite by attending "social events" (which we read as "raging beer bashes"). Of course, you don't actually get to go to the parties, but your popularity rating will boost a bit if you decide to leave the books behind and socialize. In fact, you'll be able to keep track of your progress in each of campus legend mode's goals--academic status, popularity, and athletic goals--thanks to a handy progress report feature in your dorm room. As the season progresses, you'll be able to add attribute points to your player and watch his skills improve over the course of his college career.

In all, whether you are the kind of college football fan who likes to simply fire up a game and score some touchdowns, the stat nerd who is obsessed with taking SMU back to its glory days, or the college pigskin nut who wants to relive the time you scored "four touchdowns in one game", NCAA Football 07 looks to have something to offer to you. We'll have more on this game in the coming weeks, leading up to its July 18 release on all platforms, so stay tuned.






Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 11, 2006, 11:57:10 AM
thanks MURP
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 11, 2006, 12:01:49 PM
Im really excited about this game, the last game I bought was MLB 06 The Show but I got tired of it pretty quickly because of the NFL Draft got me in the mood for football. If anyone hasnt seen....

http://sports.ign.com/articles/710/710936p1.html  Top 25 QBs
http://sports.ign.com/articles/711/711540p1.html  Top 25 RBs
http://sports.ign.com/articles/711/711712p1.html  Top 25 WRs
http://sports.ign.com/articles/712/712551p1.html  Top 10 DEs
http://sports.ign.com/articles/712/712829p1.html  Top 25 LBs
http://sports.ign.com/articles/713/713500p1.html  Top 25 CBs
http://sports.ign.com/articles/717/717220p1.html  Top 25 FSs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on July 11, 2006, 12:03:25 PM
Quote
One of the biggest areas in which you'll see momentum shifts occur in the game is in special-teams play, with a host of new fake punts and fake field goal plays that can, in an instant, change the outcome of a close game. The punt rooskie--one of the more famous examples of on-field trickery--is now a selectable, as are variations on the play such as fake kick option plays, and new pass plays from a kicking formation. But it's not just the team with the ball that can shift momentum on special teams.

knowing EA...this means if you are stopped on 3rd down within any time during the 4th quarter...you should just have the QB kneel down on 4th, regardless of where you are.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 11, 2006, 12:35:56 PM
a buddy of mine got x-box 360 and i played perfect dark last night.  i loved this game for N64.  i am a big fan of 1st person shooters and this game was pretty badass. we just joined online games going on and i was getting used to the controls.  i never played online for any system so it was pretty cool to hear others talking and all.   graphics were pretty much top notch.  also played project gotha racing, pretty hard. going to take sometime to get used to the controllers. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 17, 2006, 10:51:35 AM
played the tom clancey game for 360 last night. pretty realistic.  graphics are amazing compared to perfect dark.  there is no real map, so when your in multiplayer mode you gotta be looking everywhere.  also played table tennis, lol. pretty cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 17, 2006, 10:53:14 AM
so whats the word on this nfl head coach game you guys were talking about?

i haven't bought a video game sytem in years, but this kind of game seems like it would be just as good on a computer.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 17, 2006, 11:12:12 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 17, 2006, 10:53:14 AMthis kind of game seems like it would be just as good on a computer.

Yep, it is.  I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 11:36:43 AM
what about front office or total pro football

anyone ever played these

they seem interesting
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 17, 2006, 11:39:38 AM
NCAA comes out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 17, 2006, 11:59:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 11:36:43 AM
what about front office or total pro football

anyone ever played these

they seem interesting

Head Coach is the replacement for "Front Office Football" - a game originally developed by another company and later purchased by EA Sports.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 17, 2006, 12:12:49 PM
Quote from: MURP on July 17, 2006, 11:39:38 AM
NCAA comes out tomorrow.
It came out a couple days ago in a few stores. Walmart was supposed to release PS2 copies on 7/14. I went on Saturday, and they had ithe PS2 copies there, but the guy was a fleshpop and didnt want to release the PS2 copies away from the others.


Dick=fleshpop.  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 12:21:23 PM
Head Coach is the replacement for "Front Office Football" - a game originally developed by another company and later purchased by EA Sports.

can you link up with other people via the internet and play against each other with this game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 17, 2006, 12:36:32 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 12:21:23 PM
Head Coach is the replacement for "Front Office Football" - a game originally developed by another company and later purchased by EA Sports.

can you link up with other people via the internet and play against each other with this game

I don't know.  I'm not really interested in that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 12:43:13 PM
find out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 17, 2006, 12:56:15 PM
i'll outcoach all yall.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 17, 2006, 12:59:14 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 12:43:13 PM
find out

No.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 17, 2006, 01:16:11 PM
can't wait for NCAA :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 17, 2006, 03:32:11 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 17, 2006, 01:16:11 PM
can't wait for NCAA :yay

It'll be like xmas day around here tomorrow!  Sad thng is I could give a rats ass about Madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 17, 2006, 03:40:13 PM
awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBvOxicz-0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdeadspin%2Ecom%2F)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 17, 2006, 03:44:28 PM
It seems like this is the first big release for 360 that im excited about other than the day they system came out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 17, 2006, 03:54:16 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 17, 2006, 03:40:13 PM
awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBvOxicz-0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdeadspin%2Ecom%2F)

ha.  nice find.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 17, 2006, 04:13:17 PM
thats pretty cool until you check out the 13:47 video and see some guy do the same thing with jeff george.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 17, 2006, 05:08:04 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 17, 2006, 03:40:13 PM
awesome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBvOxicz-0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdeadspin%2Ecom%2F)

Someone needs to show that game tape to Andy Reid. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 17, 2006, 07:26:59 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on July 17, 2006, 03:32:11 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 17, 2006, 01:16:11 PM
can't wait for NCAA :yay

It'll be like xmas day around here tomorrow!  Sad thng is I could give a rats ass about Madden.

sad thing is i love madden, just because i follow NFL more than collge.  last years NCAA was so fun.  i'll prob buy them both.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2006, 07:48:33 AM
Mussa, are you getting the roster update again this year?  The guy i buy from will have his out next week, some are on ebay as downloads for $8.00. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 18, 2006, 10:00:16 AM
send me the guys info so I can get that update. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 18, 2006, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2006, 07:48:33 AM
Mussa, are you getting the roster update again this year?  The guy i buy from will have his out next week, some are on ebay as downloads for $8.00. 

hells yes send me that shizzle. whats the deal with the download? Do you need the network adapter for that? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2006, 10:34:05 AM
the data transfer kit works for x360  (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7671575&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat66900050003&id=1134701971317) or Maxdrive PS@ (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7799199&type=product&id=1142292390110) or Action replay for xbox

The guy selling rosters via downloads (http://cgi.ebay.com/NCAA-FOOTBALL-07-2007-ROSTERS-XBox-360-RosterDownloads_W0QQitemZ330005679253QQihZ014QQcategoryZ122517QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2006, 11:04:02 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2006, 07:48:33 AM
Mussa, are you getting the roster update again this year?  The guy i buy from will have his out next week, some are on ebay as downloads for $8.00. 
I bought a memory card on eBay that has the rosters on it for $17. Its cheaper then a normal memory card.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 18, 2006, 11:41:51 AM
Quote from: Dillen37 on July 18, 2006, 11:04:02 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2006, 07:48:33 AM
Mussa, are you getting the roster update again this year?  The guy i buy from will have his out next week, some are on ebay as downloads for $8.00. 
I bought a memory card on eBay that has the rosters on it for $17. Its cheaper then a normal memory card.




link? last yr i bought one for like 24-25 something like that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2006, 11:46:20 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270008462769


Apparently I got the first one he put out on eBay, the starting price was $10 on the one I bought, he made it $19.95 for all his others.

Here's his store, if you want to buy one:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnice62
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 18, 2006, 11:50:27 AM
word life  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2006, 09:49:02 PM
NCAA 07 is good shtein. Anyone have PS2 online and want to play sometime?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 18, 2006, 11:22:01 PM
I got it for 360.

It's missing a lot of features, but the graphics are really nice, and it plays so smooth.

I miss create a team and D1-AA teams though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 19, 2006, 06:57:00 AM
The 360 version has differnent controls in years past on the reg xbox.  After about an hour i was feeling more at home with a few adjustments.  The graphics are unbelivable.  I need my rosters now, probably not waiting for that guy anymore because i need to begin my dynasty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 19, 2006, 01:33:46 PM
madden 06 seems to have better graphics than ncaa07. i rented it and played alittle. def. going to take some getting used to coming from madden. the kicking is totally different. couldn't even make a 15 yd kick. ha. oh and the kick off return camera view sucks. u can't see shtein. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 19, 2006, 02:27:35 PM
Portal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb7aDZeO_MQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ectrlaltdel%2Donline%2Ecom%2F). I know you've seen the video at least once somewhere. Between this and Spore, 2007 is shaping up to be a good year for oddball games. Even if this is just a tease they're adding in with Half-Life 2: Episode 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 19, 2006, 04:58:54 PM
I'm pretty bitter that the 360 version of NCAA 2007 doesn't have the Campus Legend feature.  Other than that I am happy with it thus far. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 19, 2006, 05:59:39 PM
whats up with the 360 versions not having all the features.  The Madden from last winter didnt have a lot of stuff either. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 19, 2006, 06:02:35 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 19, 2006, 01:33:46 PM
madden 06 seems to have better graphics than ncaa07. i rented it and played alittle. def. going to take some getting used to coming from madden. the kicking is totally different. couldn't even make a 15 yd kick. ha. oh and the kick off return camera view sucks. u can't see shtein. 
They do the different graphics on purpose, I dont understand it but I saw it on an interview on TV one time and they said they did it to make it seem more college like.

The kicking is completely different this year, they're going to do the same thing for Madden I think. They didnt have this kicking system in NCAA 06.

The kickoff return view is new too. The point of it is because in real life, you cant see 15 yards to the each side at the same time, its a lot more realistic then seeing the entire field although most kick returners just look straight ahead.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 19, 2006, 07:11:37 PM
Madden 06 for the 360 certainly doesn't have better graphics than NCAA.

NCAA is missing some features, but I'm still very much enjoying it. It just plays very well, and having a ton of fun playing the games.

I'm playing with PSU and I beat ND on an ESPN Instant Classic in my dynasty. I won 49-42 in a shootout, and scored with 35 seconds left to take the lead for good.

Then I went in and stomped #1 OSU 55-17. PSU is #2 in the nation right now. I got some quality prospects wanting to come to my school.

I love this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 20, 2006, 08:02:29 AM
I bought the roster off ebay, should be here saturday at the latest.  Then i begin the dynasty.  I figured since the Memory cards cost 39 clams by themselves  :o , then i might as well buy from my regular guy at that price, and for next year i'll download then with the datel date transfer kit which is 14.95.  Rosters for download cost only 4 bucks with some sellers...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 20, 2006, 10:58:46 AM
the camera view still sucks on kickoffs and punts.  i almost broke one, but because i couldn't swivel my head like players do when they break free and look back, so i ran to the wrong sideline, and a guy cut me off. i watched in replay, if i would of gone to the other sideline i would of smoked him.  GHEY!

Another thing I do not like is when your on defense at home Im always trying to pump up the crowd, but for some reson this year they do not have a button to toggle back through players, only forward, so instead of quick going to the linebackers and raising da roof and popping back to a lineman, i gotta toggle the whole way through the secondary before the snap.  why would they eliminate this feature? double ghey
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 20, 2006, 11:34:57 AM
Mussa on 360 you hold down that button to switch players and use the toggle stick to select players on the field
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 20, 2006, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 20, 2006, 10:58:46 AM
Another thing I do not like is when your on defense at home Im always trying to pump up the crowd, but for some reson this year they do not have a button to toggle back through players, only forward, so instead of quick going to the linebackers and raising da roof and popping back to a lineman, i gotta toggle the whole way through the secondary before the snap.  why would they eliminate this feature? double ghey
X used to be switch back players, and they made it to get a jump off the line now with the defensive lineman. It's kind of cool, but pretty useless I think.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 20, 2006, 03:25:33 PM
Yeah, you hold down B and hit left or right to move your player selection.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 20, 2006, 03:39:30 PM
nice. blockbuster doesn' give you the manual.  i guess i could of looked in controller setting also.   :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 20, 2006, 03:48:35 PM
Nice to know, I never knew that.

Now can someone tell me how to stop my players on defense from celebrating after a TFL so they dont get the 15 yard penalty? Im getting sick of having to pause it every time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 20, 2006, 03:54:19 PM
That's never happened to me on the 360 version.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 20, 2006, 04:04:22 PM
i remember from last years you had the option to press a certain button for player celebration or crowd celebration. my guess is you keep pressing the wrong button. look into controller setting prob. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 20, 2006, 04:13:28 PM
No, its not that. I remember that last year, the mascot celebrations were hilariously stupid. It happens to me all the time where im a DL or LB, I break through the line and get a 3 yard tackle for loss. I dont do anything, then they do a closeup and he does a celebration, if he does it long enough you get the 15 yard penalty. It happens all the time, I dont know it hasnt happened to you two, whenever I play online it happens to my opponent too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 20, 2006, 11:36:12 PM
yeah... 4th and 13 for my opponent.  I get a sack and the guy celebrates.  Personal Foul.  Automatic first down.   BS. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 21, 2006, 06:53:55 AM
can you turn off that penalty under rules?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 21, 2006, 02:55:35 PM
I started a campus legend.   

6'0 220 lb RB.     Faulted the first 2 times on the 40 so I had a slow start on the 3rd attempt.  Came up with a 4.61  40 time.   booo.  Killed the rushing attack.  racked up some points there.   Stunk up the recieiving skills practice.. (would have helped.  to work on that one a few times before doing it).   Returned 4 of 10 punts for TD's in that challenge.  The special teams were half Bobby Taylors I think.   Kick Return was average.    My player ended up being a 3 star recruit limiting me to the #30 ranked team and lower for a scholarship.   I ended up signing with Iowa State Cyclones.  My uniform is blood red.  holler about that.    Chose mathmatics as my major to help improve some attributes that pertained to that.   They actually had ESPN as a major. ha.    Not sure how the whole study/tutor/social activity works... seems very simple and kind of pointless.  You just have to pick "study" every now and then to keep your GPA up to be eligible.   Maybe that gets more involved later on?    First game was against Toledo.  Beat them with a last second TD to win 35-28.   Player had over 100 yards and a couple TD's.   Iowa States playbook is like 60% shotgun formations which is crazy in itself.   Wish I had that playbook in Madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 21, 2006, 03:05:25 PM
i doubt it.  last night was the first full game i played. i did the campus legend. I thought the drills were cool minus, long distance throw. i farged up on the 40yrd dash like 10 times, trying to time the gun. ended up with good scores, had my pick of any school.  went to penn state.  first game i beat akron 31-21 in a close down to the wire game.  pride hurt from almost losing to akron i switched from varsity to jr varsity. next game i beat #3 notre dame, 109 - 3.  i think i'll be going back to varsity.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 21, 2006, 03:15:36 PM
Quote from: MURP on July 21, 2006, 02:55:35 PM
I started a campus legend.   

6'0 220 lb RB.     Faulted the first 2 times on the 40 so I had a slow start on the 3rd attempt.  Came up with a 4.61  40 time.   booo.  Killed the rushing attack.  racked up some points there.   Stunk up the recieiving skills practice.. (would have helped.  to work on that one a few times before doing it).   Returned 4 of 10 punts for TD's in that challenge.  The special teams were half Bobby Taylors I think.   Kick Return was average.    My player ended up being a 3 star recruit limiting me to the #30 ranked team and lower for a scholarship.   I ended up signing with Iowa State Cyclones.  My uniform is blood red.  holler about that.    Chose mathmatics as my major to help improve some attributes that pertained to that.   They actually had ESPN as a major. ha.    Not sure how the whole study/tutor/social activity works... seems very simple and kind of pointless.  You just have to pick "study" every now and then to keep your GPA up to be eligible.   Maybe that gets more involved later on?    First game was against Toledo.  Beat them with a last second TD to win 35-28.   Player had over 100 yards and a couple TD's.   Iowa States playbook is like 60% shotgun formations which is crazy in itself.   Wish I had that playbook in Madden.
Iowa State is sick. If you dont know, QB #7 is Bret Meyer, and WR #1 is Todd Blythe. Blythe is absolutely beast-like in the game. He catches just about every deep ball.


I just did a practice Campus Legend. Im going to do a real one once I get all the rosters. I was a 6'2" 235 MLB. My times in the 40 were 4.49, 4.59 and 4.57. I dominated all the drills and got an offer from every single team. I chose WVU. Im probably going to do WVU in my real Campus Legend because Pat White and Steve Slaton are fun as hell to play with...I want a team with a couple of good sophomores because it gets boring if youre just trying to pad your own stats.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 21, 2006, 03:26:39 PM
I got some nice in season recruits for PSU. Got the 2 best offensive lineman recruits in the country. Also got the best DE and WR recruit. Almost had this QB recruit, but I had to take my points off him to secure the others. He went to ND. Can't get em all though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 21, 2006, 03:55:40 PM
done with season 1 already?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 21, 2006, 04:44:38 PM
No, I'm in week 8. I got in-season recruits.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 21, 2006, 04:59:27 PM
first game yesterday:

Hawaii 38
Alabama 23

first game vs. my son

Florida 55
Hawaii 28

Nothin' like getting your ass whooped by a 10 year old.  little shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 21, 2006, 05:07:55 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on July 21, 2006, 04:44:38 PM
No, I'm in week 8. I got in-season recruits.

week 8 in 3 days since release?!!  hairus palmius.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on July 21, 2006, 06:10:28 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on July 21, 2006, 04:59:27 PM
first game yesterday:

Hawaii 38
Alabama 23

first game vs. my son

Florida 55
Hawaii 28

Nothin' like getting your ass whooped by a 10 year old.  little shtein.

Quote from: Don Ho on July 21, 2006, 04:59:27 PM
first game yesterday:

Hawaii 38
Alabama 23

first game vs. my son

Florida 55
Hawaii 28

Nothin' like getting your ass whooped by a 10 year old.  little shtein.


The glory days of RealSportsTM Football for the Atari are long over, Don.

(http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/RealSports_Football_2600_ScreenShot1.jpg)

Long over.  :'(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 21, 2006, 06:17:25 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on July 21, 2006, 06:10:28 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on July 21, 2006, 04:59:27 PM
first game yesterday:

Hawaii 38
Alabama 23

first game vs. my son

Florida 55
Hawaii 28

Nothin' like getting your ass whooped by a 10 year old.  little shtein.


The glory days of RealSportsTM Football for the Atari are long over, Don.

(http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/RealSports_Football_2600_ScreenShot1.jpg)

Long over.  :'(

I would have owned the kid if we were playing Atari.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 21, 2006, 06:47:44 PM
Sure you would..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 22, 2006, 11:20:08 AM
I beat youngstown state with penn state on varsity level, 107 to 7. wtf. i was getting bored of scoring by the end of the game.  i had rushing, receiving, interception and punt returns for TD's.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on July 22, 2006, 11:51:26 AM
sounds like EA Sports went all out this season in making sure they have a realistic product.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 22, 2006, 12:01:15 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 22, 2006, 11:20:08 AM
I beat youngstown state with penn state on varsity level, 107 to 7. wtf. i was getting bored of scoring by the end of the game.  i had rushing, receiving, interception and punt returns for TD's.
Probably because you were the #13th ranked team against a team about #130th when you were playing on the 2nd easiest level.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 22, 2006, 03:30:06 PM
yes i was playing one of the worst teams. there are 3 levels of difficulty. i had it on the middle.  i just played #1 Ohio State and went toe to toe and won 24-21 at Ohio.  it ranked it the number one game of all time. ha.  it came down to the last 40 seconds of the game and i got a crucial INT to stop their drive. i couldn't stop their QB he was hitting everyone, it was so annoying, i threw everything at him and he'd still pick my backfield apart.  luckily i had williams catching the ball. if it wasn't for his 3 TD's they would of crushed me.  oh yea and my campus legend QB got injured 3rd play of the game and was out for rest of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 22, 2006, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 22, 2006, 03:30:06 PM
yes i was playing one of the worst teams. there are 3 levels of difficulty. i had it on the middle.  i just played #1 Ohio State and went toe to toe and won 24-21 at Ohio.  it ranked it the number one game of all time. ha.  it came down to the last 40 seconds of the game and i got a crucial INT to stop their drive. i couldn't stop their QB he was hitting everyone, it was so annoying, i threw everything at him and he'd still pick my backfield apart.  luckily i had williams catching the ball. if it wasn't for his 3 TD's they would of crushed me.  oh yea and my campus legend QB got injured 3rd play of the game and was out for rest of the game.

There are four levels of difficulty crank it up to All-American that is what I play it at, Heisman makes the kicking ridicuosly hard.  I beat OSU 48-21 it was actually a tough game, that is until the fourth quarter when I blew them out.  D. Williams is unstoppable in this game I am going to win the Heisman with him easily I average over 200 yards per game receiving.  He almost makes the game too easy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 22, 2006, 03:37:49 PM
....There are 4 levels of difficulty. Junior Varsity, Varsity, All-American and Heisman. Unless youre playing on Xbox360 and they only hav 3 levels for some reason. I dont think so though.


Mussa if youre still looking for rosters, this guy has a couple on sale for really cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150013904554&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 22, 2006, 04:23:01 PM
The 350 has 4 as well, but it's freshman, varsity, all-american, and heisman.

I play on heisman, but adjust the sliders to make it quite challenging, but not cheap.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 23, 2006, 03:10:57 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on July 22, 2006, 03:37:49 PM
....There are 4 levels of difficulty. Junior Varsity, Varsity, All-American and Heisman. Unless youre playing on Xbox360 and they only hav 3 levels for some reason. I dont think so though.


Mussa if youre still looking for rosters, this guy has a couple on sale for really cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150013904554&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX

yea that person looks shady. has no feedback at all.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 28, 2006, 12:53:22 PM
so i had to take ncaa 07 back to blockbuster and i ended up buying a used Mercenaries for $14. this game is so bad ass. i love the go anywhere anytime aspect.  plus it has some sweet cheats.   :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 30, 2006, 08:00:09 AM
I have been waiting to pick up Mercenaries as well, and your post tripped the wire.  I had to pay 17.99 for a used Xbox copy, but what the hell.  I've run through three or four scenarios..there's a lot happening onscreen at once.  So far, it's alright.  GTA taken to a higher level, basically.  'Jacking helicopters is fun.  Haven't flown a plane yet, and I wanna know why they don't have motorcycles. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 30, 2006, 03:14:29 PM
I didn't know you could fly a plane...i just got through the first 2 deck of cards of n. korean military guys and it transports you deeper into north korea. brand new map to explore.  i can seriously play this game for hours.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyGirl on August 05, 2006, 01:55:30 PM
http://www.maddenoliday.com/app/content/shell

click on the TV for the commercial
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 05, 2006, 07:09:04 PM
so whats the hype with madden this year? any new changes? i heard its the last year maddens name will be on it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 05, 2006, 07:44:27 PM
They added some lead blocker feature where you can blow bitches up and open holes.




If anyone has the 360, you need to buy Madden. It looks ridiculous. Im getting the 360 after the price drop which will probably be in awhile, and I just bought a new PS2 about a year ago because my old one broke.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 15, 2006, 04:24:45 PM
i'm playing God of War right now.  everyone who said I needed to play it...you were right.  this game owns.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 15, 2006, 06:16:09 PM
Quote from: SunMoTzu on August 15, 2006, 04:24:45 PM
i'm playing God of War right now.  everyone who said I needed to play it...you were right.  this game owns.

You're welcome.  Enjoy.  :yay


Btw... I just finished playing the 1st Prince of Persia game and am starting the 2nd.  I only bring this up because when I mentioned a while ago how good God Of War was... somebody said this series was better. 

Prince of Persia - SOT, while a pretty good game... ain't shtein compared to God Of War and the other two (WW and TTT), while I plan on playing them, will have to be the absolute bomb to even come close to changing my opinion.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 15, 2006, 06:22:51 PM
I liked PoP better personally. I think the puzzle solving in PoP was puts it above GoW. GoW has better action and fighting, but the puzzle solving and the walk running/climbing/jumping was what made it more fun.

I wasn't a huge GoW fan, but it was a good game. I like a little more depth and puzzle solving in my games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 19, 2006, 03:05:09 PM
Apparently you can't edit players at all in Madden 07 for the 360. You can't change their positions, rating, whatever.

This sucks bad because sometimes they put players at the wrong positions, and I need to edit their positions. For example putting Jamaal Jackson at guard instead of center. Also when players have great seasons it's nice to be able to edit their ratings to keep the rosters current.

and a lot of the time they'll have someone's speed off, which I need to edit it to make it more realistic.

But EA can get away with it because they are the only NFL franchise out there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 19, 2006, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Lil' Miss SunMo on August 15, 2006, 04:24:45 PM
i'm playing God of War right now.  everyone who said I needed to play it...you were right.  this game owns.
I really liked it, but what I didnt like is that there was absolutely nothing to do after you beat it.

Quote from: Bunkley78 on August 19, 2006, 03:05:09 PM
Apparently you can't edit players at all in Madden 07 for the 360. You can't change their positions, rating, whatever.

This sucks bad because sometimes they put players at the wrong positions, and I need to edit their positions. For example putting Jamaal Jackson at guard instead of center. Also when players have great seasons it's nice to be able to edit their ratings to keep the rosters current.

and a lot of the time they'll have someone's speed off, which I need to edit it to make it more realistic.

But EA can get away with it because they are the only NFL franchise out there.
Jackson is listed as a C in 2007.

http://sports.ign.com/madden07/eagles.html


I agree though, they are way off on some ratings. They have Fraley stronger and a better run blocker then Jackson.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 19, 2006, 03:12:00 PM
Good to hear.

But it's other things as well. For example, Jason Avant could have an 85 speed and Reggie Brown could have an 83 speed. I'm not saying that's what it will be. Just examples. Sometimes the speeds of players are way off, and I need to fix them.

It's pretty weak that they left it out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 19, 2006, 03:14:17 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on August 19, 2006, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Lil' Miss SunMo on August 15, 2006, 04:24:45 PM
i'm playing God of War right now.  everyone who said I needed to play it...you were right.  this game owns.
I really liked it, but what I didnt like is that there was absolutely nothing to do after you beat it.

Not true.  Beat it on God mode... which is hard as hell, and then insanely hard while fighting your clones in the fight against Ares... and that unlocks the "Challenge of the Gods" which is another tough mini-game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 19, 2006, 03:37:30 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on August 15, 2006, 06:22:51 PM
I liked PoP better personally. I think the puzzle solving in PoP was puts it above GoW. GoW has better action and fighting, but the puzzle solving and the walk running/climbing/jumping was what made it more fun.

I wasn't a huge GoW fan, but it was a good game. I like a little more depth and puzzle solving in my games.

PoP was cool, but it just didn't stack up, IMO.  Yeah, the jumping/climbing and all that was cool... but after a while, it got repetitive.  The fights are extremely repetitive, fighting only about 3 or 4 different enemies... and it never really seemed to build any tension throughout the game.  By the time, I was near the end, it was almost like I wanted to finish it just so I could say I did.  In GoW, there are so many different enemies and so many different ways to fight them... and the puzzles in GoW were quality as well... and it always seemed like it was building to something, which turned out to be a great and challenging boss fight against Ares.  There were no boss battles at all in PoP until the end and I beat the guy the first time I fought him... without losing ANY energy.  None.

The GoW soundtrack was among the best music I've ever heard in a game... again... which builds tension and keeps you immersed in it.  The voice acting was excellent and clear.  In PoP, there was largely no music at all throughout the game... and even the movie scenes were tough to understand because the music and efx drounded out the voices.  The scenery and backgrounds in GoW are top notch... which also helps you feel like you were actually in ancient Greece.  Didn't get as much of that in PoP.  There were a few rooms which once you climbed to the top, you realized just how big they were and all, but something was just missing.

I won't harp on graphics because I know that PoP was made long before GoW so it's tough to compare them, but again... GOW, especially the in-game movies... are among the best I've ever seen. 

All in all, I just think GoW was just a much more complete, deeper and fun game than PoP.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 19, 2006, 04:34:43 PM
checked out madden mania website today and they have a thread where a guy got a copy of madden 07 for PS2. they switched the off season menu to have free agents signings before and after the draft which is cool. the draft is updated also with more in depth scouting, there is a college all-star game which you can play to get a better feel for the players on the field. apparently there are some new dive moves for the endzone. Didn't specify it for goal-line situations, which I think they need a dive over the pile. oh and the new lead blocker option must be pretty cool too from what it sounds, although you have to utilize both analog buttons at once which sounds like it could be tough to get used too. also mentioned that you can choose to hold and try to get away with it.  sounds like some good improvements. i saw nothing but negative reviews of 360, both 06 and 07
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 19, 2006, 05:39:01 PM
OXM gave the 360 version an 8.0 and the Xbox version a 7.0.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 19, 2006, 11:01:00 PM
I was looking at the player ratings, and this is one of the reasons I love editing ratings.

Some things I noticed. Avant is faster than Gaffney in the game, and is equally as fast as McCants.

Ngata has more strength than Bunkley

Jamaal Jackson is rated a 78 where Fraley is rated an 84. Fraley is the starter on the depth chart.

Tra Thomas is rated better than Runyan  ???

Detmer is rated a 74  :-D

Dhani Jones and Shawn Barber are rated 86's and Matt McCoy is rated a 74.

I didn't see Lajuan Ramsey on the roster either.

Bunkley is one of the strongest players in the NFL even as a rookie. He lifted significantly more than Ngata did at the combine.

Ugh, this is pissing me off. EA and their monopoly. I hope they crash and burn.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 20, 2006, 06:50:57 AM
One problem is that players are more than numbered ratings of their abilities, so if the game wants to make Ngata anywhere near as good as Bunkley, who is already significantly quicker than him, they have to mess it up elsewhere.  Also, players naturally have good years and bad years and good weeks and bad weeks, and Madden fails to capture this.  Oddly enough, "NFL Head Coach" does this by having players' abilities in ranges.  It makes a lot more sense.

As for Ramsey, they often do not have some of the later draft picks on the team.  Another pet peeve of mine with this game and with NFL Head Coach is that they just leave the roster limit at 55 the whole season, instead of having any kind of training camp rosters and cut-downs.

Really, all the games suck, because they don't have to be any better or more realistic than they are to even sell.  In fact, I'll bet more guys/kids that play Madden would rather it stays the way it is than integrate more of the realism.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 20, 2006, 11:11:12 AM
It's something that pisses me off is that they can make almost perfect graphics but still cant fix the ratings. It isnt something that really matters to me that much though, you can create the guys missing and in franchises you can get their attributes up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on August 20, 2006, 12:16:42 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on August 20, 2006, 11:11:12 AM
It's something that pisses me off.... It isnt something that really matters to me that much though....

:sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 20, 2006, 12:25:40 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on August 20, 2006, 12:16:42 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on August 20, 2006, 11:11:12 AM
It's something that pisses me off.... It isnt something that really matters to me that much though....

:sly
I'd prefer to have it better obviously, but if not, oh well.

There's no point for me to argue this, the only system you cant edit them in is 360 and I dont have that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 20, 2006, 12:47:57 PM
I havn't meet one person who didn' bitch about madden, but its the best selling game ever and people will continue to buy it because its the best out there.

that is a awesome idea to have a practice squad, send players up and down etc...

they give away the most updated rosters for free over at madden mania. madden and ncaa. they are all against people that sell them on ebay, mostly due to people just stealing their work and charging for it.

anyone on here play online via PS2? I was thinking about getting the network adapter and giving it a shot. i heard PS2 is kinda choppy online..

since the new version is coming out this week, i went and traded westbrook for reggie bush and a 2nd and 4th round pick. he is ranked 88 with 96 speed, 99 acceleration.  great receiver, he's actually ranked 84 at WR position. I set him out wide on some 3 receiver sets. good bye LB and S.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 20, 2006, 01:03:07 PM
I have the online adapter and that's why I hate when people bitch about the rosters, although I do a little bit, but there are a lot of roster updates. It isnt choppy at all if you cable. Dont play anyone with dial up though, then it takes forever and kicking is impossible.

Agreed with the practice squad, I dont understand why they cant just put an 8 man PS with really basic rules. Just make it so no team can claim another team's PS...people that dont know about the PS wouldnt know how to abuse it anyways.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 20, 2006, 04:00:23 PM
Create a player is different too. You can't set the attributes the way you want them. You have to train them with different mini-games. Like 40 yard dash, bench presses, etc. So whatever you get on those mini-games is what their attributes will be. So you can't customize Ramsey to what fits him in real life.

I was looking forward to having a nice push up the middle in my franchise with Bunkley this year, but sadly, since he went 14th overall, he won't be that effective.

Who does these ratings anyway? They should know that Jamaal Jackson is the Eagles' #1 center and is significantly stronger than Fraley.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 20, 2006, 04:11:26 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on August 20, 2006, 04:00:23 PM
Create a player is different too. You can't set the attributes the way you want them. You have to train them with different mini-games. Like 40 yard dash, bench presses, etc. So whatever you get on those mini-games is what their attributes will be. So you can't customize Ramsey to what fits him in real life.

I was looking forward to having a nice push up the middle in my franchise with Bunkley this year, but sadly, since he went 14th overall, he won't be that effective.
That's really stupid if they do that for every single create a player. I thought that was only for Superstar mode or something. I guess they put it because people would make ridiculous players to cheat.

I dont understand your Bunkley thing. He's an 83 overall. 90 strength. That's good for a rookie..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 20, 2006, 04:33:50 PM
Yeah, but I'm a little annoyed that Ngata is stronger, since Bunkley destroyed Ngata in terms of 225 reps at the combine. Bunkley was like 48/49 when Ngata did around 25 I think.

Anyway, I guess it's not such a big deal, but there are a lot of other things that annoy me. Like I won't be able to start Jamaal Jackson at center, because he's only rated a 78. If I want the best offensive line I'm going to have to start Fraley.

Also say Fraley changes to guard full-time. I won't be able to edit him to make him a guard. The whole leaving out edit player annoys me.

The create a player thing applies to all created players I think. All these gripes are only in the 360 version though. I don't think the Xbox and PS2 versions leave the stuff out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 20, 2006, 04:59:12 PM
PS2 version is going to be the best one.  In PS2 06, o-lineman are about the easiest position to progress at. i put my backups in if im killing half-way into third and down. ive had rookie at 68 become a 90 o-lineman in 2-3 yrs  max. 

some comments from madden mania about PS2 07 version:

QuoteFirst off,,im a madden ol schooler. Ive been on madden since day the first joint dropped LONG AGo,,so i know my madden..This morning I logged 4 games versus my cousin...heres my thoughs pretty much in random..


Graphics- Nearly identical to madden 06 and that was perfectly fine with me. Im glad they didint try to over do anything and add slowdown to the game...I could tell right away that things were definatly well tweeked out, as the gameplay seemed to run ever more smoothly then 06. There were never any drops oin frame rate even on rollouts, or when the camera was back off of the play. This made responding to plays on defense easier.


The passing cone : This year i noticed right away something awsome...The cone doesnt come up UNTIL you start exchanging thru your recivers...I noticed in the "gameplay" screen there were three options for the cone,,,ON/OFF/ and i think it was "Option" or something...maybe this lets you turn it on and off on the fly or something...I didnt have a manual so i couldnt look it up. But the cone does not instantly come up until you R2+reciver,,then it pops up.

The Playaction: Youll instantly notice the playaction is better this year...When you call one, the camera stays on the RB a full 1 or 2 seconds longer than in 06, so you can REALLLLY fool people. I ran with atlanta, and i got some nasty bootleg scrambles with Vick....

The rollout: This year, i noticed that passing on the run (even with the cone right on the reciver) is DAMN HARD. Phisics play a huge roll this year, as the two times i tried to roll right with Vick and thru off the wrong foot, i thru picks..Very realistic.

The lead blocking: I used this several times, and it seemed pretty cool. I mostly used it to fool my cuzin into thinking i was running, but the it sucks that when you do put the circle on your blocker, it kinda gives away that your running.,,they shoulda made it so you can select a lead blocker without your opponant seeing the circle. Whats cool it that you can use the right analoug to do different blocks,,up is pancake, down is chop, and right and left swings the guy to one side or the other to open holes...you can even hold one of the top buttons to make your guy perform a "hold" more that really opened huge holes but got me flagged 2 out of the 3 times i did it.

Run moves: as all of you know, you can use the right stick to do moves,,but you can also string together moves using 2 moves togehter after 1 another....i also saw a few times where i was wrapped up by one guy and a little "press x" came up,,,we both masshed the x button and i broke free for 10 more yards...I was woried at first that this would turn to "tecmo bowl" but it happened rarely thank god...

The "feel" : This years madden feels less stiff than 06. More watery and fluid if you will. You feel like the controller gives you direct control of your players. I noticed this especialy on defense. Not sure what they did but everything is better...I never get stuck "running backwords" or off stuck in wierd strafe angles.....Defending the WR's was a bit tough, as they seemed to seperate from my defense easier than last year (atl vs wash) BTW). It coulda just been poor playcalling or there fast ass recievers.

Kicking: Kicking was actually kinda hard to get used to. Its just like ncaa's kicking but on the way back up, its much harder to maintain the accuracy of the kick. Im sure just like every other "new" kicking system that ea throws at us, it will be easy soon but, for now, i dont see myself kicking ant 50+ yarders. We didnt even play on allmadden and it was difficuly..

Punts: Dont know if it was the way i was being kicked to but i wasnt able to return any punts...I had to call fair catch on each one..

Squibs: These are easier to catch by the guys up front...when i knew they were comein, i caught every one of them..

Overall:
This game is simply must have. After only 4 games i noticed this many changed to the game. Normaly with madden i notice the subtle changes later on as i play over the first few weeks, but this year they are jumping right out. 07 is beyond polished, as they left the "perfect" things alone, and concentrated on deepening the "feel" of the game. This is only from playing the "play now" mode..

Anyone has any questions feel free to ask.....Besides that,,I think you will all love the game

QuoteI noticed some REALLY dope animations that i haven't even seen in NCAA. Plus i played the 360 ncaa and didint really like it to much..I also noticed that when you do the truckstick with smaller backs then dont do the regular truck move. I did this sweet ass half spin move kinda like the one in 06 that they did by themselves sometimes?..you know? Dunn kinda spun through the tackle,,it was pretty sweet. I also watched my cuzin working with his reciver in that superstar mode where he had a camera specific to the WR position. He was usin the right stick to do his cuts, and stops and stuff. You can even do double moves to get free from the DB's..It was pretty frickin sweet...

Quoteplayed some more today,,i found something real nice


lets say you pick a regular "non playaction" pass play..Before the snap you can press triangle plus up on the directional pad, and it will make it into a playaction...This is an awsome feature that works great when people are overplaying your runs...

the l buttons do a semi juke move,,mostly for squirtin thrue holes it was great..the stick does the big jukes...

QuoteAnother GREAT thing i noticed was something ive been truly waiting for for years in madden. By doing things manualy you actualy have a better chance of succeeding. For exaple...I played against one of my other cousins today who really, really is not any good at all in madden. In 06, he could get away with simply airing it out, even into double coverage being that most of the time, even if he was triple covered, they would either nock it down or "nearly intercept" as they say, the pass. My cousin came out throwing and at first, i let the cpu knock down some balls. After that I started switching and going up for the rock myself. Needless to say, by the end of the game, I HAD 9 INTERCEPTIONS...NO LIE...

you can not play stupid in 07 throw deep knowing the d will just flail at the pass. You can really really go up and get it.

The same thing goes for being a reciever as well...


While on the subject of reciever, Dont you hate that split second where you switch to your reciver in the old maddens and "lose" a step when you slide your finger to the turbo button?..Well,,in 07 there is a second after you switch where the turbo is automaticly applied, where you have time to switch your finger over to turbo..This is an AWSOME little touch they added, and just didnt think anyone else whould notice it unless I mentioned it...its there...and makes burner manual recivers even more deadly

QuoteThis happened VERY RARELY. Once in a while during a run if you are wrapped up for a tackle, a window comes up saying "press x" or something like that. You have to tap x really fast and you get a chance to break out of his grasp. At the same time, the tackler is doing the same thing. Whoever presses the fastest makes the play. I worried about this also, but it only came up two times in about 10 games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 20, 2006, 05:27:39 PM
I think the graphics and gameplay alone of the 360 make it better, but the lack of options in the 360 annoy me. But I'll put up with it for the superior gameplay.

It looks much much better on the 360. The player models, the stadiums, the moves, jukes, etc.

After I played NCAA on the 360, I couldn't go back to the Xbox version. It looked and played terribly compared to the 360. I can only assume it would be the same for madden.

OXM gave the 360 version 8/10 and the Xbox/PS2 a 7/10 FWIW.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 20, 2006, 06:09:35 PM
of course its going to look better on the 360, im not argueing that. not having those options make the game incomplete. i played 360 and its awesome, why they did that to madden is beyond me. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 21, 2006, 09:12:02 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 20, 2006, 12:47:57 PM
I havn't meet one person who didn' bitch about madden, but its the best selling game ever and people will continue to buy it because its the best only one out there.
fixed.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 21, 2006, 09:19:21 PM
That's simply not true. There's also NFL Street and NCAA College Football. That's, like, three games out there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 21, 2006, 09:43:25 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on August 15, 2006, 06:16:09 PM
Quote from: SunMoTzu on August 15, 2006, 04:24:45 PM
i'm playing God of War right now.  everyone who said I needed to play it...you were right.  this game owns.

You're welcome.  Enjoy.  :yay


Btw... I just finished playing the 1st Prince of Persia game and am starting the 2nd.  I only bring this up because when I mentioned a while ago how good God Of War was... somebody said this series was better. 

Prince of Persia - SOT, while a pretty good game... ain't shtein compared to God Of War and the other two (WW and TTT), while I plan on playing them, will have to be the absolute bomb to even come close to changing my opinion.

Never played GOW, but POP 2 was by far my favorite of the 3. Part 3 was only so so.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on August 22, 2006, 02:06:16 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 21, 2006, 09:43:25 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on August 15, 2006, 06:16:09 PM
Quote from: SunMoTzu on August 15, 2006, 04:24:45 PM
i'm playing God of War right now.  everyone who said I needed to play it...you were right.  this game owns.

You're welcome.  Enjoy.  :yay


Btw... I just finished playing the 1st Prince of Persia game and am starting the 2nd.  I only bring this up because when I mentioned a while ago how good God Of War was... somebody said this series was better. 

Prince of Persia - SOT, while a pretty good game... ain't shtein compared to God Of War and the other two (WW and TTT), while I plan on playing them, will have to be the absolute bomb to even come close to changing my opinion.

Never played GOW, but POP 2 was by far my favorite of the 3. Part 3 was only so so.

3 has only succeeded in pissing me off. Sometimes the margin to succeed is to narrow. I could play 2 over and over.

Never played GOW but it is on my list...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 22, 2006, 03:29:12 AM
I couldn't decide what I liked better out of 1 and 2. 2 had more moves and enhanced gameplay, but 1 had the better puzzles IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 22, 2006, 05:53:16 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 21, 2006, 09:43:25 PM
Never played GOW, but POP 2 was by far my favorite of the 3. Part 3 was only so so.

Quote from: Phanatic on August 22, 2006, 02:06:16 AM
3 has only succeeded in pissing me off. Sometimes the margin to succeed is to narrow. I could play 2 over and over.

Never played GOW but it is on my list...

You guys be sure to lemme know when you do.  That game is seriously the shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 22, 2006, 11:59:16 AM
The running plays in Madden have been improved by 213.05% this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: bowzer on August 22, 2006, 12:33:14 PM
Reggie Bush is in a god in this game btw.  2 plays into the game, he took it all the way. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 22, 2006, 12:36:42 PM
I love how there is now basically zero chance that Reggie Bush can perform up to the hype.


P.S.  Top 10 at each position in Madden 07 (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=madden/060822)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 22, 2006, 01:09:45 PM
Jermane Wiggins and Erron farging Kinney over L.J.?!?!  :sly


Damn... 2005 really was a down year , huh?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 22, 2006, 01:19:36 PM
Madden is always a few years behind the times, IMO.  Ray Lewis is nowhere near the 2nd best LB in the NFL, for example.  And Sean Taylor not being the #1 Safety is obviously a huge travesty!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 22, 2006, 01:56:29 PM
I understand behind the times, but this one is just plain wrong.

LJ is still growing after his 3rd year (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/396085) and he already dwarfs anything Kinney has done over his whole 6 year (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187582) career.



Yes, I understand I'm making a big deal about a farging TE in a farging video game.  Kiss my ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 22, 2006, 04:36:26 PM
here is Pinkstons strength rating in Madden...hes tough


35 -- The strength rating for Eagles receiver Todd Pinkston. How weak is Stinkston? Thirty-nine kickers and punters are given higher ratings. Thirty-nine. Yikes. If that's not a punch in the frail, tender, feeble stomach, then I don't know what is. In fact, I'm kind of excited to fire up Madden '07 to see if the game's programmers switched Pinkston's mug shot with that of a cat. Might as well hammer home the point, huh?

35 -- Not that Pinkston is the only non-kicker to get a 35 strength rating. Eagles receiver and kick returner Jeremy Bloom got one, too. So remember, Eagles fans: just tap that pass button in Madden '07. You don't want Donovan McNabb to accidentally kill his waifish receiving corps with high-velocity throws.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 22, 2006, 09:12:46 PM
Madden 07 flat out sucks. I am highly disappointed with the number of stupid mistakes in this game that flat out ruin the experience.

farg EA.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 22, 2006, 09:23:42 PM
 :-D i laugh that people payed how much for a 360...and then they still dont get a full madden game?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 22, 2006, 09:37:09 PM
It's a joke.

EA simply pocketing money. They had the time to add the features. They just chose not to, so more people will buy 08 to get these features.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 22, 2006, 10:06:13 PM
Jason Avant is a free agent in this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 22, 2006, 10:15:42 PM
So is Omar Gaither.


I dont really think it's that great for PS2. It's the same thing as last year, they didnt even try to improve it. There are maybe 30 rookies in the game that have real pictures. The guys that didnt have pictures last year dont have them this year (Cole, Patterson, Herremans, Armstrong, etc..) They didnt put any names of the rookies into the commentating, if there already was a player in the league great, otherwise its "Number 6." They dont even have updated contracts. It seems like they hardly tried. Oh well, that's really just small stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 22, 2006, 10:21:35 PM
Yeah but it is the small stuff that adds up, there is no excuse for some of those flaws. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 23, 2006, 12:14:09 AM
u Romes are bitching about stupid shtein. its about gameplay, who gives a farg if lj smith is rate worse than Jeremy Stevens, farg edit that shtein. eww they don't have realistic roster, blah blah... there are how many players in the nfl? do u think they have enough time and people to get down exact rosters, pictures etc.. on a release date of aug. 22nd? its impossible, stop bitching. they've never had updated rosters. they've never had it completely perfect and it never will be, but you'll still buy it and play it and have fun.

what about new features? any good news other than players ratings, rosters being wrong and stupid pictures? i heard a alot of good stuff about the actual game...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 23, 2006, 12:24:06 AM
If you pay $60 for a game, you have every right to bitch about whatever you want.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 23, 2006, 01:54:24 AM
I have 8 sacks with Kearse in 2 games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on August 23, 2006, 05:54:09 AM
Problem with EA having an exclusive deal is that they don't have to be precise and perfect. There's no competition out there so contracts and getting the rosters exactly right aren't a big deal to them obviously and I don't like that. Game play is a huge thing but if you are the ONLY real NFL game out there you better have everything on lock.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 23, 2006, 08:31:42 AM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on August 22, 2006, 10:21:35 PM
Yeah but it is the small stuff that adds up, there is no excuse for some of those flaws. 

I agree, which is why this is the year I stopped buying Madden, and I never will again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 23, 2006, 08:39:34 AM
NFL2k5 was the last football game I purchased.  I still play it from time to time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 23, 2006, 09:02:35 AM
Quote from: FFatPatt on August 23, 2006, 08:31:42 AM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on August 22, 2006, 10:21:35 PM
Yeah but it is the small stuff that adds up, there is no excuse for some of those flaws. 

I agree, which is why this is the year I stopped buying Madden, and I never will again.

This will probably be my last year as well, I will stick to NCAA.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 23, 2006, 09:05:48 AM
I picked up Madden this year only because I got it for $36, and because a couple of friends picked it up and I'd like to play online with them.  That said, EA should be embarrassed selling this even for $36.  Except for some very minor tweaks, it's the same game, and even the presentation is essentially the same. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 23, 2006, 10:10:06 AM
It's the same story every year.

I would like anyone who defends the game due to gameplay to step forward and say why it's better than '06.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 23, 2006, 11:04:00 AM
the last one i purchased was 05. i was given 06 as a gift last year.

i liked the passing cone, but it wasnt worth the purchase. i dont know if i will buy 07 right away. although i am thinking about getting the Nintendo Wii, and probably that version of 07. apparently, Madden 07 for the new nintendo sys was outsouced to another company through EA and built 100% from the ground up...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 23, 2006, 11:09:39 AM
I've got NFL 2K5 and Arena Football to keep me busy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 23, 2006, 11:47:16 AM
I wasn't impressed with Madden '06 and so that made me not really care too much about '07.  I mean... should I really go out and buy this game because I get a chance to use my O-lineman as a lead blocker?  I'm not in a hurry to buy it, if I buy it at all.  The people that I know that have played it told me I'm not missing much.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 23, 2006, 11:49:03 AM
I played NCAA '07 this weekend.  It's a pretty good game.  I'm not sure it's good enough to make me stop playing '06 and buy it, but it's close.  The momentum thing is good, the special teams plays are good, the new camera angles on returns are cool.  A couple of problems for me:  it's incredibly easy to pass and, unless i missed it, they took away the hot option for running plays.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 23, 2006, 01:02:45 PM
My friend and I have bought Madden every year since somewhere inception. We build and use fantasy teams and use these teams against each other and pile up stats. No need to buy the new one if we use fantasy teams anyways. I'll keep reading everyone's reviews. Plus I can't stand Shaun Alexander.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on August 23, 2006, 02:56:34 PM
I'll pick it up eventually.  Probably in a month when the rosters have been altered.  I liked 06 a lot and wouldn't expect all that much to change considering it's footbal.  Unless you're looking for an MTV Rock N' Jock 67 point field goal shot from the sideline.  Minor changes is all they really need to do from year to year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 23, 2006, 03:32:33 PM
For those that have NCAA on the 360, Madden is pretty much EXACTLY the same gameplay wise except that you are playing with NFL teams obviously, and the NCAA slowdowns are replaced with quick freezes before you break the huddle.

I bought it this year because it's the first year I'll be playing it for the 360. I didn't buy 06 for the 360 last year because it was rushed.

But next year, they won't leave out as many mistakes, because they'll want the PS3 owners to get it for the PS3 over the PS2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: bowzer on August 23, 2006, 04:50:58 PM
No BASKETT!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 23, 2006, 04:55:47 PM
create him.  just take TO's rankings and double him, and you have Baskett
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: bowzer on August 23, 2006, 05:34:34 PM
I needed to make room for him, Avant, and Gaithers...

I was so tempted to give the axe to Mahe haha. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 24, 2006, 07:49:06 AM
i heard they have a dive over the pile for short yardage situations now...anyone see this for 07?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 24, 2006, 04:24:28 PM
I have seen it. You can also get hit in mid air and flip over. It's a pretty cool animation.

Avant was on my team for the 360. Gaither and others were in free agency.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 25, 2006, 06:56:32 PM
Played the 360 version the other day of '07. Playability sucks ass. Graphics may be great....but the playing that thing is as fun as sticking a knife under my fingernails...slowly.

I'll pass and stick to '06.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 25, 2006, 06:57:20 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on August 24, 2006, 04:24:28 PM
I have seen it. You can also get hit in mid air and flip over. It's a pretty cool animation.

Avant was on my team for the 360. Gaither and others were in free agency.
How exactly do you do this play?  Teh jump over the pile one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 25, 2006, 07:01:40 PM
Quote from: C cups Charlie on August 25, 2006, 06:57:20 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on August 24, 2006, 04:24:28 PM
I have seen it. You can also get hit in mid air and flip over. It's a pretty cool animation.

Avant was on my team for the 360. Gaither and others were in free agency.
How exactly do you do this play?  Teh jump over the pile one.

you dont, it's a random animation. there's no control over it, madden 07 sucks according to most of the people that have purchased it. i played it for about an hour the other day and wasnt all that impressed.

if you skipped 06, get 07

otherwise don't waste your money
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 27, 2006, 04:17:47 PM
I'm selling Madden and going back to NCAA. NCAA is a much better game. It takes a lot more dedication constantly building and tweaking your team because players graduate every year, and you need to constantly refill spots.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 01, 2006, 10:40:07 AM
link (http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/fun.games/09/01/electronicarts.madden.ap/index.html)

QuoteMadden scores $100 million hit

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Electronic Arts Inc. said Thursday sales of its latest Madden football video game grossed more than $100 million in its first week, the biggest launch in the franchise's 17-year history and the latest sign of an improving outlook for the industry.

EA, the world's largest video game publisher, said consumers snapped up more than 2 million copies of "Madden NFL 07" in its opening week, up 12 percent from last year's game launch.

The Madden game is the flagship franchise for the Redwood City-based game maker, with new versions each year ranking consistently as a best seller. To date, more than 53 million copies of the game have been sold.

If the gamers aren't happy with the newest Madden, you wouldn't know it judging by the sales.  Read this thread and it seems a lot of people are unhappy with the game and/or didn't buy it this year...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 02, 2006, 10:22:46 PM
it's the only pro football game out there, so even though most people bitch, they buy it anyway because it has their team's 6th round draft pick on the roster.  i didn't buy it, but at this point it's obvious that i have a higher moral fortitude than most people.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 11, 2006, 02:34:54 PM
So I am thinking about buying the Action Replay MAX drive for PS2.  You can download the updated rosters onto this USB drive via PC and then plug it into your USB port in your PS2 and upload rosters onto a memory card. anyone have or heard about this?
Apparently there are 1000's of cheat codes built into the device also.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 11, 2006, 03:34:58 PM
EA's NHL07 out tommorow for the hockey fans. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 11, 2006, 05:15:18 PM
so i bought the MaxDrive and Madden 07 today. just downloaded a roster update from maddenmania for week 1. the roster is exact. baskett, avant, buckhalter, tapeh, aj feely, stallworth, etc...they are supposed to have an updated one for week 2 soon. pretty cool. havn't tried the actual game but I am about to. overall its worth it. you can find all the rosters for ncaa and madden on maddenmania. very cool :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 11, 2006, 07:24:53 PM
played first game of 07 and overall like some of the changes. the lead blocker option is tough and is going to take sometime to use. i was more interested in the new juke controls when running. its alot like ncaa but the juke left and right is slower, you need to tap it alot earlier than ncaa. the hit/elusive stick is nice. it is harder to go deep. i attempted i think 3 deep balls. 2 to Stallworth and one to westbrook. donte dropped a sure TD and was wide open, the 2nd got block as well as westy's. defending the pass seems harder though.  the updated roster is sweet.  i had to make adjustments to tapeh. he was rated only 68, speed of 60 something. thats way off.  some new animations for tackles, didn't see any new TD celebrations. the one thing that really is annoying is controls to run with QB changed. last year you had to hold L2 and x to run, now this year they went back to just X. so i threw couple passes away. overall i'll give it a B-, some nice new additions but not enough.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 11, 2006, 07:34:34 PM
What's up with the lack of roster updates for the PS2 (for Madden 07)?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 11, 2006, 07:40:25 PM
I downloaded 2 today from MaddenMania.  I'm going to compare them in alittle. The one I checked today is very accurate, except they didn't update the Deion Branch trade yet. Everything else is almost perfect except Dominick Davis is in the free agents list. I'm assuming your looking for the update from EA themselves?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 12, 2006, 10:07:15 AM
Yeah, the ones you usually have to download before you play online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 12, 2006, 10:47:29 AM
I don't play online, don't know. check maddenmania message boards, im sure you can find some info there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2006, 01:10:22 PM
Apparently NHL2007 doesnt come out till tomorrow.  It was great wasting my lunch to get that info
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 12, 2006, 10:13:18 PM
I had a great lunch today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 07:51:17 PM
Anyone check out the new RTS game Company of Heroes? It's been so long since I've bought a new game (much less played one) that I'm tempted to buy this one at regular retail price. I'm kind of leery it might suck though so will check it out in the store first. I wish they had a playable demo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 14, 2006, 07:53:28 PM
Any time there isn't a playable demo and I want to check it out, I steal the game. If the game is enjoyable, like Oblivion was when I stole it, I'll buy it. I got a lot of hours out of Oblivion after I bought it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 07:56:59 PM
It's all about killing time on my way to eternity.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 07:57:20 PM
I found a demo. It has two playable missions on it. Long download. I'm trying to find the requirements at the moment...

Company of Heroes Demo (http://www.fileplanet.com/167354/160000/fileinfo/Company-of-Heroes-Demo)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:04:50 PM
I feel so sorry for you, living in Texas and all.  I'm sorry, man.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 08:15:25 PM
So I take it you haven't checked out the game then? :)

ANd yeah this place sucks. I need to move...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:19:48 PM
No, I haven't seen/played the game.  But my Xbox did shtein the bed three nights ago, so I'm starting to think seriously about what console to buy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 14, 2006, 08:21:42 PM
Nintendo just announced their price on what used to be the Revolution.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:23:20 PM
yeah, I saw.  I'm unimpressed by the 360, not wanting to commit to the Nintendo platform and it's kid-centric catalog, and a bit intimidated by the cost of the PS3

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 08:34:22 PM
What's the PS3 retailing for?

I'm fine with my old PS2 considering I haven't played a thing on it in about 4 months.I'm debating getting some $20.00 PS games here shortly. Nothing exciting, but a cheap game is a cheap game. I want to pick up the X-Men Legends sequel.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:37:18 PM
The PS3 is going to retail for something like $700 last I recall.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 14, 2006, 08:40:04 PM
It would be nice if my Online connection worked so I could play Madden online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 14, 2006, 08:44:41 PM
Got NHL 07 today. It's very very good. Excellent graphics, and the skill stick addition is just great. It makes puck handling so much fun. It's very fun trying to deke the goalie and get the puck by him. I was a 2k fan in the past, but this innovation is a can't miss IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:45:51 PM
I've never played online against real live losers.  Except for 6 years ago when I went through a three month long  Everquest/blackhole.  That learned me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 14, 2006, 08:57:27 PM
You seem like a pretty cool guy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:58:41 PM
I'm cooler than pee.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 09:29:18 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:37:18 PM
The PS3 is going to retail for something like $700 last I recall.

The hell? $700? Forget that I'd rather put that toward a new computer that will last longer and be more productive in the long run. $700... That's insane.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 09:31:00 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on September 14, 2006, 08:44:41 PM
Got NHL 07 today. It's very very good. Excellent graphics, and the skill stick addition is just great. It makes puck handling so much fun. It's very fun trying to deke the goalie and get the puck by him. I was a 2k fan in the past, but this innovation is a can't miss IMO.

Sounds like EA finally stopped dicking around with the NHL game franchise. Maybe I'll give this one a whirl since their last few games have been complete trash.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 14, 2006, 09:34:38 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 14, 2006, 08:21:42 PM
Nintendo just announced their price on what used to be the Revolution.

And what may that price be?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 14, 2006, 09:36:48 PM
Quote from: TexasEagle on September 14, 2006, 09:29:18 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on September 14, 2006, 08:37:18 PM
The PS3 is going to retail for something like $700 last I recall.

The hell? $700? Forget that I'd rather put that toward a new computer that will last longer and be more productive in the long run. $700... That's insane.

exactly, who the farg is going to pay for that? im seriously considering the Nintendo, price bearing...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 14, 2006, 09:54:25 PM
Nintendo Wii = 250.00 - that controller looks damn confusing, bu looks damn fun too. I'm almost sold.

Nov. 19th release
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on September 14, 2006, 10:59:41 PM
Madden 07 Wii is the only version of madden this year that was built from the ground up because of nintendo's new 360 degree/3d full motion sensor control scheme.

whether thats good or bad remains to be seen.

the Wii seems cheap enough that i may give console games one last chance. before this, i was resigned to stop playing console games because they bored the hell out of me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 14, 2006, 11:04:57 PM
A few more things about NHL. It really does take quite a bit of time to get used to the new controls. All you really need are 3 things to play the game... literally. Left and right analog sticks, and the R trigger button. The R trigger switches players on defense and passes the puck on offense. The R analog stick checks on defense, and handles the pick with the stick on offense. Then the L analog stick moves on both sides of the puck. So that is really all you need and it takes quite a bit of getting used to.

There are a few complaints I have about the game early. The game doesn't seem to flow as well as the 2k series. 2k used to flow very well, but with the addition of the skill stick, that makes up for it. It doesn't play badly, it just doesn't flow as well as 2k.

There is no turbo. I thought it would suck at first, and I do miss it a little, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be.

It's a lot tougher to score in this game. Unless on the lowest difficulties. You aren't going to get any 12-10 games in this if you play on an adequate difficulty. Goals are tough to come by, which can either be good or bad depending on tastes. To me, I used to like a lot of scoring, but after playing 2k and the computer became challengeless, it got quite boring quickly. This game is pretty challenging. There are no more "take the puck and blow through the entire defense with turbo" goals anymore.

One confusing thing about the controls is they are reversed for each side of the ice. For example of you are the away team, you start on offense at the south end. On the south end you hit the R analog stick down to do a wrister and hold it up then down for a slap shot. If you are on offense in the north end then it's reversed. So you hit up to do a wrister and down then up for a slap shot. It makes it even harder to get used to the controls, because once you finally get used to it and the period ends, you have to switch it up on the other end.

The shootouts are amazing. The funnest part in the entire game. The skill stick is really a blast in the shootouts. Overall this game is very good. You probably can't go wrong with 07 or 2k7, but from what I played of 2k7, it is pretty much the exact same thing as 2k6, just with better graphics and presentation. 07 is a whole new experience.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 14, 2006, 11:55:41 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on September 14, 2006, 10:59:41 PM
Madden 07 Wii is the only version of madden this year that was built from the ground up because of nintendo's new 360 degree/3d full motion sensor control scheme.

whether thats good or bad remains to be seen.

the Wii seems cheap enough that i may give console games one last chance. before this, i was resigned to stop playing console games because they bored the hell out of me.

thats pretty much how I am looking at it. the controller is just mind boggling. i mean its either going to be one of the coolest technological inventions of our day that changes video games forever or it will suck and be more of a pain in the ass than anything.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on September 21, 2006, 04:46:06 PM
Anyone getting Live 07? It's coming out the 25th. I havent even seen a commercial for it yet.

http://sports.ign.com/nbalive07/philadelphia.html

Here's the 76ers ratings. They added like 50 new ratings, which is ridiculous. One of them is "clutch," I'd be interested to see who has 99 but it doesnt really matter that much to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 21, 2006, 05:16:03 PM
anyone of you crackers play madden 06 online? ill kick ur ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 21, 2006, 05:24:14 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on September 21, 2006, 04:46:06 PM
Anyone getting Live 07? It's coming out the 25th. I havent even seen a commercial for it yet.

http://sports.ign.com/nbalive07/philadelphia.html

Here's the 76ers ratings. They added like 50 new ratings, which is ridiculous. One of them is "clutch," I'd be interested to see who has 99 but it doesnt really matter that much to me.

saw commercial for it monday night during football, adam morrison playing the game, ala, dante culpepper and chad johnson with madden...its annoying
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 21, 2006, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: MDS on September 21, 2006, 05:16:03 PM
anyone of you crackers play madden 06 online? ill kick ur ass.

06 or 07?  Either way, I'd mop you up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 21, 2006, 09:25:01 PM
i meant 07. whatever. and id win for my skill is quite superior to yours. but, considering were probably both the eagles...could be fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2006, 08:01:36 AM
If I'd seen this earlier, I would have played.  What's your online name?  I'm Zanshin25.  Feel free to add me.  I'm not on as much these days, but if you see me on, shoot me an invite.  I'll school you a little...and there are a couple of people on this board who could verify that ;).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 22, 2006, 08:35:20 AM
Anyone play NHL07 on 360 or NCAA07?  my tag is JeruDaDamaja
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 22, 2006, 09:46:06 AM
be sure to post the final score between MDS and Zanny if it ever happens. I might have to buy the network adapter now to play you fools.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2006, 09:50:09 AM
As I don't like to brag, I'll have to see if MDS wants to publish the score.  Hate to embarrass him like that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 22, 2006, 09:53:47 AM
Oh snap, whatcha gonna do about it MDS?!?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 22, 2006, 11:06:24 AM
kick his mothefargin ass. duh. they gave me the name qkidb because i was too lazy to write in my own. its gay, but whatever. if my ps2 bothers working at some point this weekend, ill look for your homosexual self.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2006, 11:21:55 AM
lol..you better be good.  If you're terrible, I'll mock you mercilessly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 22, 2006, 11:40:55 AM
I have a little secret up my sleave. And his name is playaction. Shhhh.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 22, 2006, 11:44:58 AM
MDS won't show.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 22, 2006, 12:44:59 PM
I think I'm more excited for this game than the eagles this week.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2006, 12:56:27 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 22, 2006, 12:44:59 PM
I think I'm more excited for this game than the eagles this week.

I really wish you could watch.  Especially if he thinks playaction will help.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 22, 2006, 12:58:03 PM
Yea he's toast with playaction
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 22, 2006, 01:06:20 PM
Tape that ish and post it to YouTube
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on September 22, 2006, 03:48:26 PM
Zanshin's played in a few leagues I was in and he's always been a good player.  Zanshin   -30 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 22, 2006, 04:14:34 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 22, 2006, 08:35:20 AM
Anyone play NHL07 on 360 or NCAA07?  my tag is JeruDaDamaja


I do, but don't have XBL. When I get it though I'll drop you a PM.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 22, 2006, 04:20:49 PM
Oh yeah, the price of the PS3 dropped $100, but in Japan only. Thanks Sony for screwing us Americans yet again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 22, 2006, 04:31:39 PM
They'll drop the price here, too.  Even if they don't, I'm probably buying one.  So much better than an XBox 360...and it will play all PS and PS2 titles.  That alone is worth a premium.  What a catalog.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 22, 2006, 04:34:54 PM
No way I'm buying one on release. $600 to drop on one thing? I don't have that kinda cash laying around.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 22, 2006, 04:46:27 PM
the price is nutty, although their online service is going to be free.  I dont know how much Xbox live costs, but at some point buying a 360 and paying for their online service over time will match the PS3 price.

I read a big article about the new Burnout game for the PS3.  totally insane.   hopefully the PS3 price comes down sooner than later.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 22, 2006, 04:52:11 PM
(http://ruliweb4.dreamwiz.com/ruliboard/gup/img_link6/55/54177_3.jpg)

Supposedly GT HD
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on September 23, 2006, 11:37:40 AM
Not sure if anyone has had this problem with their 360s, mine did it last night as I was about to hand my boss and co-workers a savage beating in G.R.A.W. It's commonly refered to as "the three red lights of death":

Quote
Microsoft cops to 360 repair comps

Software giant will repair any Xbox 360 manufactured before January 1 that has hardware problems gratis and refund repair costs already incurred; newer models not covered.

By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot
Posted Sep 21, 2006 6:32 pm PT
When the Xbox 360 first hit the market, reports swirled that the console was suffering an alarmingly high hardware failure rate (http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=23998032). In response, Microsoft executives called for calm, saying a small percentage of all new electronic products are defective and that the 360 was no exception. Purchasers suffering hardware failure--most often indicated by the dreaded red semicircle of death (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907534) --were urged to contact Xbox customer support (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/contact/?WT.svl=nav) (1-800-4MY-XBOX) to have their consoles repaired or replaced.

Nearly 10 months later, Microsoft has now apparently admitted that the initial shipments of Xbox 360s were failing at a greater than normal rate. "As part of our standard and ongoing process of analyzing repair data, we recently noticed a higher than usual number of [360] units coming in for repair," Microsoft said in a statement sent to GameSpot. "Upon further investigation, it was further discovered that the bulk of the units were isolated to a group that was part of the initial manufacturing run of the console. Returns for repair are coming in for a variety reasons, and it's a higher rate than we are satisfied with."

As a result of its findings, Microsoft has "made the decision to comp repairs for consoles manufactured before January 1, [2006] and provide refunds to the small group of customers who have already paid for repairs." As was the case last year, those wishing to get their consoles repaired or replaced should contact Xbox customer support. However, several calls made by GameSpot to the hardware replacement department at 1-800-4MY-XBOX were greeted by a busy signal.

Speaking to GameSpot, a Microsoft rep stressed that the offer to fix pre-2006 Xbox 360s for free was just that. It does not apply to any consoles made after January 1, nor does it affect the free 90-day limited manufacturer's warranty (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/ZZZ+old+channels/howto/system/xbox360/warranty-xbox360.htm)on the console or the one-year paid warranty Microsoft also offers. The news also does not pertain to replacement plans offered by third-party retailers such as Best Buy.

Like I said, mine took a shtein last night, and I called XBox support. While I was on the phone, I heard to other support types talking to other users with the same problem. What a piece of shtein, mine is barely four months old. I've never had a problem like this with any other console I have owned. That all being said, the support rep was pretty helpful, said they would send me the shipping box via two-day air, and get mine back to me in the same manner. I've read the replacement units that were being sent back out have gone up in smoke as well, but now Micro$oft is fixing the existing unit or replacing it with a new, upgraded piece. fargers. Once I get my console back in working condition, I'm babying it until the PS3 release, then I am trading my XBox in for the Sony.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 23, 2006, 12:23:49 PM
I'm skipping this round of consoles. The only one that interested me was the Nintendo offering, but they gave it the most god awful name they could think of. I thought the controller was interesting, but I'm never going to play a game with a Wiimote. Jesus.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 23, 2006, 02:10:18 PM
my ps2 appears to be extreamly farged up. this really sucks. i was looking foward to kicking the shtein out of zanish.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 23, 2006, 02:23:23 PM
Quote from: MDS on September 23, 2006, 02:10:18 PM
my ps2 appears to be extreamly farged up. this really sucks. i was looking foward to kicking the shtein out of zanish.

Riiiight...kinda hard to cop an excuse and talk trash at the same time.  I'm reasonably sure there isn't one person that reads this thread that thinks it would even be close for you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 23, 2006, 02:23:27 PM
Like I said, MDS won't show.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 23, 2006, 02:42:58 PM
oh well you can always spin the dradle MDS

QuoteArtist: Southpark
Song: Dradle Song
Album:
[" " CD]

(kyle)
i have a litle dradle
i made it out of clay
and when its dry and ready
with dradle i shall play
dradle dradle dradle i made you out of clay
dradle dradle dradle with dradle i shall play

(cartman)
heres a little dradle thats small and made of clay
but im not gonna play with it cuz dradles freakin gay
jews......play stupid games
jews......thats why there lame
jews......play stupid games
jews......thats why there lame

(stan)
ill try to make it spin
it fell ill try again

(dad)
courtney cox......i love you
coutrney cox......your so hot on that show
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 23, 2006, 02:48:13 PM
I'm gonna call Sony on monday to see how i can get this fixed. this is the second time im getting nothing but disc read errors for the ps2. farging piece of shtein system.

And yea, i wouldnt expect you gentiles to believe me, but i be tellin the truth. its really farged up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 23, 2006, 02:53:12 PM
Sounds like a cd drive failure.  They crap out after a while.  Same thing has happened to two Xboxes I've owned.

Still, it's a zesty excuse.  If you actually mean to play Zanshin, you could surely do so from a friend's house.  Or borrow a PS2. 

But you're gonna punk out no matter what, and we all know that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 23, 2006, 04:34:43 PM
Sounds like a lens issue to me. If you send it in they'll replace the lens. Try getting a can of compressed air and blowing it into the front vents. If there is dust build-up on the lens is should clear some of it.

If not then the lens just crapped out on you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on September 23, 2006, 04:56:37 PM
Google is your friend:


Easy "Disc Read Error" fix
(http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars)


Disc Read Error FAQs
(http://faqs.ign.com/articles/390/390535p1.html)


Disc Read Error fix #2
(http://www.tweak3d.net/articles/ps2repair/)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 23, 2006, 05:21:09 PM
Yea I can't do that. I can barely hold my hand steady to write notes in class.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on September 23, 2006, 06:01:03 PM
Quote from: MDS on September 23, 2006, 05:21:09 PM
Yea I can't do that. I can barely hold my hand steady to write notes in class.

Try smoking some pot before you attempt it. Make calm your shaky hands. Then, if you do farg it up, you won't really give a shtein by that point....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on September 23, 2006, 07:39:46 PM
i've had my gamecube since launch. and it's worked every day now for 5 years.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 23, 2006, 07:43:49 PM
The cube has been shown to be the sturdiest of the three consoles from that generation. They can take a beating.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on September 23, 2006, 07:47:42 PM
I've have had two PS2's since launch they have never given me problems.

Had to send Gamecube to get fixed though. 

One of the PS2's even sit down the shore without being used for 6 months.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on September 23, 2006, 08:44:57 PM
I've had my Atari since 1977.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 24, 2006, 02:35:59 PM
my original nintendo still works. controllers are alittle whack though.

my buddy got NHL 07 for 360. It looked sweet. Graphics are really sharp.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 25, 2006, 08:53:33 AM
I got PS2 the day it came out, bought the warranty from Bestbuy and ended up exchanging it 2 times because of the same error.  I got Xbox when i got tired of the Disc Read Errors, but had a similar problem.  I returned the xbox once for 99 bucks got a new cd/dvd drive but the same problem occured.  Rather than spend the 100 bucks and possibly not fix the problem, i bought a new Xbox with a different cd/dvd drive(samsung) and never had a problem since. 

My 360 hasnt had any problems and i purchased it the day it came out.  But its nice to know Microsoft has acknowleged the messed up and are fixing the problem. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 25, 2006, 10:10:21 AM
I got my PS2 the day it came out, and have never had a problem with it.  Actually, I still have both of the original controllers, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on September 25, 2006, 01:01:10 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhaninDC on September 23, 2006, 04:56:37 PM
Google is your friend:


Easy "Disc Read Error" fix
(http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars)


Disc Read Error FAQs
(http://faqs.ign.com/articles/390/390535p1.html)


Disc Read Error fix #2
(http://www.tweak3d.net/articles/ps2repair/)


I had my PS2 apart and did all of this. Somehow it has worked ever since. Even plays the tinted disks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 25, 2006, 03:37:29 PM
ive had my playstation since 2003. never had a problem.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 26, 2006, 05:24:52 PM
I'm getting sick of killing the computer in madden all-pro, so i jacked up the computers slidders +1. well lets just say the cowboys scored 2 straight long TD's on me and was down 21 zip before I got the ball rolling.  2 TD's were to TO cancer and 1 to Glenn. I then methodically came back and ended up winning by 17.

I checked out madden mania for slider settings and found a thread that seems to have found a good slider settings for accurate stats, injuries, subs and competition.

For anyone who is interested here is the codes for sliders and info for subs and injury:

Offense code: npaNjr82

Defense code: 1BvAWvFZ

Special Team code: LwGzlz82

Sub Out: 86%

Sub In: 91%

Injuries: Sim: 108  Game:  103

I'm gonna try it out and sub a season and see how accurate the stats and standings are to real life.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 26, 2006, 05:26:22 PM
You're a tool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 26, 2006, 05:35:55 PM
To each his own, but posting your worthless comments in every thread on the board is annoying and pretty much a good sign that you have no-life-what-so-ever. Here's a thought, don't post if you have nothing to say.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on September 26, 2006, 05:37:03 PM
wahhhh wahhh wahhh you're both bitches
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 26, 2006, 05:50:50 PM
Quote from: MDS on September 26, 2006, 05:37:03 PM
wahhhh wahhh wahhh you're both bitches

for once, the jew kid gets it right
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 26, 2006, 05:53:55 PM
you both fall right into that catagory too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 26, 2006, 08:23:13 PM
This snugglefest has gone too far.  Stop being so nice.

I miss moats23.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mikey418 on September 26, 2006, 08:29:26 PM
So is anyone on XBOX Live (360) playing Madden and wants a challenge?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 26, 2006, 09:37:18 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on September 26, 2006, 08:23:13 PM
This snugglefest has gone too far. Stop being so nice.

I miss moats23.

That's funny. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 26, 2006, 10:28:15 PM
Back to grouphug, Sassy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on September 27, 2006, 07:10:45 PM
If anyone cares I played through the first two demo levels of Company of Heroes and it's a pretty damn good game. Good action for a RTS and the graphics are killer even though my video card isn't up to snuff for some of the cinematics. Pretty damn fun though. Watching shtein blow up is crazy fun. Artillery strikes are a killer on my system though. Slows it down like mad then stuffs getting blowed up real good all over the place. And watching the sniper shoot a German and blood go flying all over the place. :yay Awesome! Highly recommended. Not sure if I'll buy it at full price or not, but I'll be picking this one up sooner rather than later.

Rome: Total War just dropped to $20 so will be getting that first. I'm such a cheap ass. :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 01, 2006, 03:26:54 PM
An update on Fable 2:

QuoteBARCELONA, Spain--Earlier today at Microsoft's undeniably good X06 event in Barcelona, we met with Peter Molyneux to discuss his plans for Fable 2. Molyneux got the proceedings underway with an apology for having nothing to show us save for a few pieces of concept art. He went on to more than make up for that, though, with talk of his incredibly ambitious plans for the game that, in his own eyes it would seem, could make or break him as game designer.

Fable 2 will take place some 500 years after the events of the first game, and among other improvements, it will boast a number of gameplay features that were originally promised for Fable. Molyneux apparently received two death threats from Fable fans when they realized that you couldn't plant an acorn and witness it growing into a mighty oak tree over time--he didn't enjoy the experience, and so we're told that this feature will definitely be in Fable 2. To further illustrate his vision of a game in which you can influence the world in dramatic ways through simple actions, we were shown a concept image of an area called Brightwood--a small campsite tucked away in the middle of a forest.

The first time you encounter the camp, you might think that any decision you make on how to interact with it is insignificant, but according to Molyneux, the effects of even your seemingly trivial actions will be felt for decades. If you choose to trade with the camp, for example, you might find that it has developed into a small settlement when you're in the area again 10 years later. After another decade, that small settlement might grow into a village, and ultimately it could become a thriving town or city. If you decided to loot the camp and kill its inhabitants, on the other hand, the land it occupied would be reclaimed by nature, and 10 years later you'd never even know it was there. Molyneux calls this technology "dynamic regions," and it's one of several features in the game that he seems genuinely excited to talk about.

Among the features that didn't realize their full potential in Fable were the promises that you'd be able to invest in property and have a family. These somewhat gimmicky features of the original game will not only be fleshed out in the sequel, but also have the potential to occupy huge chunks of your time--perhaps even becoming an important part of your Fable 2 storyline. Regardless of whether you choose to play as a male or a female, you'll start out as a street urchin with absolutely nothing to lose. Your physical transformation as you become an adult in the game will be determined by a number of factors in addition to the requisite good/evil mechanic, including cruel/kind deeds, and whether you become rich or poor. If you manage to accrue a significant amount of wealth in the game, you'll have the option to unlock additional game content by purchasing each and every building in the world, including castles, catacombs, and the like. If you never have more than two gold pieces to rub together, your experience, your appearance, and the ways that people in the world react to you will be very different.

On the subject of family, Molyneux's goal is to introduce unconditional love to video games by giving you the ability to have children with whichever character from the world you decide to marry. After meeting the woman or man of your dreams (you can play as a woman, remember), you can marry them and then, if you're so inclined, you can opt to have protected or unprotected sex with them. If you choose the latter, we've heard nothing that leads us to believe that your hero will be at risk from infection, but there is a chance that you might become a parent nine months later. Your offspring's appearance will be determined by your spouse's characteristics and by your own at the time of conception, and regardless of what path you choose to take through the game, that child will love you unconditionally. If you've opted to play as a woman, it'll be you that gets pregnant, of course, but that's a preview topic for another day.
Molyneux said that one of the most magical moments of his career was when he recently saw the Fable 2 family features in action. Returning home from a lengthy quest, Molyneux found that his baby son had grown up in his absence and, as he approached the house, the boy swung the doors open and ran toward him with his arms outstretched. Molyneux also stated that your child's development will be determined to some extent by your own actions, almost as if he or she is trying to imitate you or gain your approval. So, if you play as an evil guy covered in tattoos, you might find that your son gets himself some ink the first chance he gets. As the bread winner of your family, you'll be responsible for making sure that they always have enough money to eat, and your performance in this regard will also play a part in your child's development.

Although many of these features were talked about as if they are confirmed for Fable 2, we should point out that Molyneux made a disclaimer of sorts at one point when he explained that many of his ideas are still being experimented with. An amusing example of a feature that won't be making the cut, for example, was the idea that you would assume the role of your offspring if you died. The reason why this won't be in the finished game? Testers at Lionhead started procreating like bunnies in the game, because every child was essentially like an extra life.

Perhaps the most amusing part of our meeting with Molyneux, though, came when he turned his attention to Fable 2's combat. This portion of the meeting was entertaining not because Molyneux's plans are crazy or anything, but simply because we recognized a lot of what was said from his "this is not Fable 2" keynote address at the Leipzig Games Convention earlier this year. Among the features mentioned (but not demonstrated on this occasion), was the "constrained combat" that occurs when the way that you swing a sword, for example, varies according to the vicinity of allies, walls, and anything else that would interfere with the kind of generic motion used in Fable.

Molyneux ended the meeting by telling us that the feature he's most excited about in Fable 2 is also the one that he's not willing to talk about yet. The top-secret feature is apparently so revolutionary that we won't believe it until we can see and play it for ourselves. In fact, it's so ambitious that nobody on the Lionhead development team wanted any part in attempting to make it work when it was first suggested. What could this feature possibly be? We're 99 percent certain that you'll find the answer in the aforementioned Leipzig Games Convention keynote, in which Molyneux detailed his plans for incredibly varied and realistic combat in fully interactive locales being played out using only a single button. We look forward to bringing you more information on Fable 2 as soon as it becomes available, though according to the man himself, we're unlikely to see the game in action until March of next year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 01, 2006, 04:19:21 PM
I hope the game bombs, forcing Lionhead to close down and sending Molyneux out on the streets to live with FredEx.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 06, 2006, 10:32:25 AM
QuoteSony shares fall on PlayStation concerns

By HANS GREIMEL, Associated Press WriterTue Oct 3, 5:35 AM ET

Fresh concerns about the upcoming release of Sony's much-anticipated PlayStation 3 video game console and reports of erratic performance dragged Sony shares down 2.75 percent Tuesday.

Technical problems for the PlayStation 3 would be the latest embarrassment for Sony, which has already had to twice delay the product's launch, and is facing stepped up competition from rivals Microsoft and Nintendo.

Sony has also been hit by the recent string of recalls for its lithium ion batteries for laptop computers.

PlayStation 3 units on display at the Tokyo Game Show about 10 days ago operated erratically and had to be repeatedly reset, according to a report released Monday by Macquarie Equities analyst David Gibson in Tokyo.

"While the reason for this is unknown, we suspect it may be due to overheating as a result of enclosing the units and the high temperatures at the venue," Gibson wrote. "We are concerned that such a problem has occurred so close to full production and is clearly negative news for the company."

Sony denied that there was any technical problem with the PlayStation 3.

Earlier in the day, investment firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lowered Sony's stock rating to "neutral" from "buy," citing confusion over the release of PlayStation 3 and concerns that disappointing sales of PlayStation Portable may weigh on its earnings in electronics operations more heavily than expected.

Sony's stock tumbled 130 yen ($1.11), or 2.75 percent, to 4,600 yen ($38.98) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The PlayStation 3 will hit stores in Japan on Nov. 11 and in the United States on Nov. 17. In Europe, they won't go on sale until March, four months later than planned.

Sony spokeswoman Nanako Kato said any problems at the Tokyo Game Show, where Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo showed off rival offerings under the same roof, were likely caused by one-of-a-kind temperature irregularities.

About 200 PlayStation 3 units were clustered together in close proximity and housed in kiosks that concentrated the heat generated by their processors and provided poor ventilation, Kato said. Overheating under such circumstances is a common affliction at trade shows, afflicting not just Sony products but those of its competitors, she said.

"It's not a problem with the PlayStation 3 unit itself," Kato said. "For a normal player at home, there shouldn't be any problem."

Sony is sticking to its plans to ship 2 million PlayStation 3 units by year's end and 6 million by March 31, 2007, she said.

Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft Corp. rushed its next-generation Xbox 360 to Japanese markets last year to get a head start on its rivals, but it has seen sluggish sales in Japan, which is one of the world's biggest video game markets but one in which players have a deep loyalty to homegrown Sony.

Nintendo Co. meanwhile is planning to launch its new Wii game console in the final quarter of the year and price it below both rivals, the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on October 06, 2006, 11:39:40 AM
I don't care if the thing makes its own ice cream, for $6-700 I ain't buying.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 06, 2006, 11:57:53 AM
Rumor has it PS3 will be released at $299.99, which is a good deal, except when its catches on fire  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 06, 2006, 12:32:19 PM
where is that rumor from?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 06, 2006, 12:45:59 PM
Gizmondo.com is reporting it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 06, 2006, 12:54:19 PM
Yea, you prob get the console and thats it for $299.99. No controller, no blue ray dvd rom, small hard drive, etc...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 06, 2006, 12:56:16 PM
I heard the console doubles as a campfire  :P  In all reality, Sony sounds like they screwed the pooch in developing the ps3 with technology that isnt compatible with they're overall plans. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 06, 2006, 01:16:55 PM
isnt this the same shtein that comes out about every console?  Didnt people flip out about the 360 power brick getting hot enough to fry flesh....   ???
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 06, 2006, 01:20:07 PM
yes, supposedly they(360's) are still over heating, so people send them back and they send you a new one. have not heard any problems with Nintendo Wii
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 06, 2006, 01:29:45 PM
The Wii is supposed to be more on par with the original x-box than either of the other two next generation consoles, so heat really shouldn't be a problem there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 06, 2006, 07:20:49 PM
Hello Kitty: Island Adventures (http://www.sanriotown.com/onlinegame/index.php%20introduction)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 07, 2006, 09:35:40 AM
you can't wait can you?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 07, 2006, 04:34:56 PM
I luv me sum Kitty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 10, 2006, 04:47:54 PM
EB and Gamestop took pre-orders this morning for PS3's. People waited outside for hours just to pre-order a system that they both said in their notice that you may not even be guaranteed one on launch because of possible cut backs in shipments.

:-D losers
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 10, 2006, 05:33:57 PM
EB won't have any. The employees are buying up the few they're getting and putting them on eBay.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 10, 2006, 05:51:19 PM
Another thing I read is that you don't pre-order which version you want. It is randomized which you will get at launch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 10, 2006, 05:57:12 PM
Sign me up!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 10, 2006, 06:04:11 PM
I think paying $500 to $600 bones for a console is pretty wetodd did. That's why I have an 8-bit Nintendo next to my PS2. It's pretty fun beating Contra over and over and over again.  :yay Anyone have an extra $500-$600 laying around? :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 10, 2006, 07:11:47 PM
Normal people don't have that kind of cash laying around. I love how you see this 20 year olds waiting outside at midnight to pre-order a system the next day. It's obvious they don't work if they can wait in line all hours of the night and throuhg the morning, so where do they get this cash to pay for this stuff?  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 10, 2006, 07:55:34 PM
i guess being the fargtard you are you never heard of a credit card
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 10, 2006, 08:22:02 PM
And who is going to pay the bills?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 10, 2006, 08:27:08 PM
welcome to america, they'll be in debt for years to come! the corporations win again@!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on October 10, 2006, 08:28:44 PM
Being at a store for a couple hours=NO JOB!

Jesus farging Christ.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 10, 2006, 08:39:30 PM
11pm the night before until 9am the next day to pre-order(not buy) something you may not even get on release. Talk about no life...

Maybe that's just me, but I've always hated people waiting in lines for things. Whether it is tickets, systems, whatever. It's so childish.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on October 10, 2006, 08:57:58 PM
You post on a farging message board.

Try to put things into perspective.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 10, 2006, 09:42:22 PM
So does TO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 11, 2006, 02:34:49 PM
Did you get your PS3 preorder? No? Me neither. (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061010-7951.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on October 11, 2006, 04:19:31 PM
Utter madness.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 11, 2006, 04:23:05 PM
First look at PS3 box art and headings.

(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9273/ridge7packnv4.th.jpg) (http://img116.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ridge7packnv4.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on October 13, 2006, 02:43:51 PM
To: John Madden
CC: Electronic Arts Sports
From: Ethan Albright
Re: Being the worst rated player on Madden '07

Hi, John, my name is Ethan Albright. I play line for the Washington taterskins. You probably already knew that, so I'll continue. I am writing in regards to the overall player rating of 53 that I have received in Madden NFL Football 2007. I feel that this is farging bullshtein and you should kiss my mother-farging ass. Ahmed Carroll was rated a 78 and the Packers just cut his ass on a Tuesday morning after his performance in a Monday night game. That is pretty terrible. The worst part is that his overall rating was sniffing 80.

You know what, John? Two can play this game. I rate you a farging 12. I rate you a farging 12 in Ethan Albright Football 2000-ever... except for in the category of ball-licking. That is where I will spot you a 98 rating. You will receive this score because I will never give your blubbery ass a 99 in any category. Take that, pencil-dick. Go do Al Micheals or something. Boom. Score one for Red Beard.

It's also pretty wonderful that my awareness rating was 59. You make it sound like I wake up in the morning, helplessly shtein and piss myself, then lose three of my teeth before I discover that I am trying to eat a rock for breakfast. farg, John, I understand you saying that I am slow and lacking athleticism, but a rating like this pretty much labels me as retarded. Rod "He Hate Me" Smart has a 52 in this category. Electronic Arts is saying that seven rating points separate me and the breathing embodiment of the perfect oxymoron. Rod Smart struggled to arrange words in sentence form. Cave men had better hold of the English language. The only actions that separate point values of ignorance at this embarrassing level are things like using your own toothbrush to wipe your ass. I basically edged out Rod by my lack of shtein teeth. If I take a night school class, could you bump me up to a 60?

I guess I just can't fathom the fact that I am the absolute worst player rated out of the entire NFL. farg, man, there are some zesty guys out there. Amongst everyone, I was rated the absolute worst.

I have received the impression that you feel that I am lacking in the agility category. I should consider a walk through my living room where I don't crash trough a wall or kick over furniture a resounding success. My agility rating on your game is 33. It makes it sound like I just topple over if I start walking too fast. Ted Washington is rated a 40 in agility. He is listed at 365 ponds. If Ted Washington tied a white lady up and made her wear a metal bikini, he'd look just like Jabba the Hut. John, you are such a farging dick. I also noticed that my kick return rating was a 0. I was rated a farging zero? So you feel that I shouldn't even receive a 10, or even a 5? You are pretty much saying that I couldn't even fall forward on a ball kicked in my direction. I would just stand there and let the ball bounce off of my farging face. farg that, John, I returned an onside kick 6 yards in 2002. You should have just slapped a - 4 on me and had the EA staff ambush me with paintball guns.

Finally, I would like to comment on an unlikely topic, my pass coverage ratings. I see that I am a better at man-to-man coverage (31) than zone (21). farg me sideways with a lunchbox. Where did these scores even come from? How much time is spent coming up with the pass coverage ratings of offensive lineman? Can I have that job? Let's see here, I think that Orlando Pace would be slightly better at jumping intermediate routes than Larry Allen. While I'm at it, I can assign the passing ratings for offensive lineman as well. I can use mine as a guide.

I was rated with a throwing power of 17 and accuracy of 16. Orlando Pace is has a 22 power and 17 accuracy rating. Did someone at EA really put time into figuring out that Orlando Pace edges out Ethan Albright in both throwing power and accuracy? I will challenge him any day. My horrible passer ratings are of greatest misfortune to my son, Red Beard Jr. The poor boy is not only hideously ugly and covered by freakishly large freckles. He also has to suffer through playing catch with me and my senile-elderly-woman-type passer ratings. A session of tossing the pigskin usually consists of me missing my son by thirty yards in sporadic directions. I led him in front of a fire truck once and my wife kicked my ass. This is because of my 76 toughness rating. Yes, a 76 is far better than the other ratings, but I'm a farging lineman, damn it. NFL Linemen are considered to be synonymous with toughness. According to your game, I am a retarded, uncoordinated, Hoyda-ass fargwad that can't fall on a kickoff, throw, or spell. I am, however, slightly better at manning up on a receiver than dropping into zone coverage. You lose your mind more and more each year, old man.



When I'm not snapping balls, I snap necks.

farg you, John. Please expect to find red pubes in various meals you consume for the rest of your life. If you farg with Ethan Albright, you call down the thunder.

Rot in Hell,

Ethan Albright
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 13, 2006, 03:15:16 PM
Pretty funny.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 13, 2006, 06:25:38 PM
I didn't know GF's dad was Ethan Albright. That explains alot.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 17, 2006, 01:11:22 PM
YES! (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/driving/earacheextrememetalracing/index.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 17, 2006, 01:13:25 PM
So that's what happened to Carmageddon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 17, 2006, 01:16:32 PM
 :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 17, 2006, 01:29:15 PM
MURP would drool over any game that included death metal...including, "Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears pick out new puppies from the puppy farm and feed them candy". 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 17, 2006, 02:01:09 PM
the puppy farm eh?   adding it to the must play list. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 18, 2006, 11:00:16 AM
Saw a preview of God of War 2 on G4 the other night. It looks amazing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 18, 2006, 08:55:19 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 18, 2006, 11:00:16 AM
Saw a preview of God of War 2 on G4 the other night. It looks amazing.

I CAN NOT wait for that one to drop.  I might have to take some vacation from work once I pick it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 18, 2006, 10:23:05 PM
i actually just picked up GOW 1 last week and it is some sweet shtein. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 19, 2006, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: MURP on October 18, 2006, 10:23:05 PM
i actually just picked up GOW 1 last week and it is some sweet shtein. 

Maybe I should rent it. What other game can you compare it to as far as gameplay goes?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 19, 2006, 10:53:12 AM
I never played GOW, but from watching people play it and seeing previews it looks very much like Devil May Cry and Prince of Persia series. Very fun. I'm prob going to pick up GOW1 this weekend. Prob find it used for like 10 bucks or new for 19.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 19, 2006, 07:04:46 PM
Quote from: hbionic on October 19, 2006, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: MURP on October 18, 2006, 10:23:05 PM
i actually just picked up GOW 1 last week and it is some sweet shtein. 

Maybe I should rent it. What other game can you compare it to as far as gameplay goes?

maybe prince of persia.  actually GOW has some of the best gameplay ive ever seen.  very easy to execute all kinds of insane moves.  i cant think of anything as good as it off the top of my head.  def worth a rent.  Hell it is a "greatest hit" now and can be had for $20 at any store.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 19, 2006, 07:27:30 PM
Quote from: hbionic on October 19, 2006, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: MURP on October 18, 2006, 10:23:05 PM
i actually just picked up GOW 1 last week and it is some sweet shtein. 

Maybe I should rent it. What other game can you compare it to as far as gameplay goes?

Like mussa said, it's a little like Devil May Cry and a little like Prince of Persia... but better than both of them.  Seriously... if you have a PS2... you're doing yourself a disservice by not having played it.

If you rent it, you'll kick yourself for not buying it... because you'll have to give it back.  For $19.99 (what it costs now) it's an absolute steal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 19, 2006, 08:56:26 PM
Got Splinter Cell Double Agent for the 360 yesterday. So far it is excellent as are all SC games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 19, 2006, 09:00:02 PM
Quote from: Bunkley78 on October 19, 2006, 08:56:26 PM
Got Splinter Cell Double Agent for the 260 yesterday. So far it is excellent as are all SC games.

Is that like the 360 only cheaper? Thanks for the review, I'm thinking of picking it up myself. Is the gameplay and all that jazz the same? From the commercial it looks different.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 19, 2006, 09:07:33 PM
It is hard to explain without spoiling the story. But, yeah, it is a little different than the usual SC games. You still have to be stealthy often, but I'll just say you aren't with your normal gear for at least some of the game because of certain things that happen in the story(I'm not far enough to tell you how long you are without it).

But I love it so far. It does have a little different feel, but it still sticks to the things SC does great. Hopefully it stays this good because I'm loving it so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 19, 2006, 09:12:22 PM
As long as Fisher is still a badass.

Did you play Dead Rising? I've heard nothing but great reviews from that game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 19, 2006, 09:33:41 PM
Nah, but I was thinking about getting that and Saints Row. I've been putting some money away for the PS3 so I can get one sometime next year maybe around March. Plus there are 2 or 3 games coming out by november's end that I will be getting. Final Fantasy XII, Gears of War and maybe Call of Duty 3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on October 20, 2006, 01:13:40 AM
I just picked up a copy of Galactic Civilizations II Dread Lords. If there are any uber geeks out there that care I'll post a review.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 20, 2006, 07:17:10 AM
I love Sid Meier's Civiliazation games, been playing them since the first one.  Is that from the same company?

Go ahead and post a review.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on October 20, 2006, 08:31:47 AM
Dio, there's a new game by the current Civilization publisber called Civ City Rome.  I don't know a lot about it other than it's another city-building simulation, probably on the lines of the Caesar games (I believe that Caesar IV is out now as well).

I love the simulation games much more than the shoot-em-ups.  Of course, absolutely sucking at the shooter games doesn't help that, either.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 20, 2006, 08:32:38 AM
The game I'm most eager for right now is Spore.  Sounds cool as hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 20, 2006, 09:42:00 AM
I've had playstation and playstation 2 since i was a kid, and I was fully prepared to get PS3, not right away but maybe a year after it comes out.

however, i'm constantly reading about bugs and problems that Sony is having with the new system, and with the release dates being pushed back a few times, and the rediculous cost when it first comes out., I'm thinking of just getting an Xbox 360.

Anybody have any opinions one way or another?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 20, 2006, 09:43:16 AM
Not one way or the other per se...more like, in the same boat.  My XBOX died recently.  I'm not buying another one, and I'm not sure I can hold out for PS3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 20, 2006, 09:47:10 AM
before, my first PS2 died, i bought another one instead of an Xbox because i was used to the controller, and i had all my games for PS2.

but now, since it's moving up to a new system and new games, i'm not sure what's keeping me from just getting an Xbox 360.

as far as PS2 and Xbox went, how did the two compare? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 20, 2006, 09:48:49 AM
I was a ps2 guy but got tired of the loading times and got an xbox.  Liked it so much i got the 360.  The great thing about the 360 is its compatibliy with computers and windows media center, and that its built for online play. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 20, 2006, 09:54:01 AM
Quote from: SunMo on October 20, 2006, 09:47:10 AMas far as PS2 and Xbox went, how did the two compare?

I had both, preferred the latter.  The PS catalog is so much bigger and more diverse, I really wanted the Sony system to be better, but it just didn't perform as well.  I was figuring the PS3 would leapfrog over the 360, and if I can hold out for it, I'll have the huge bonus of being able to play the entire Sony back catalog.  That's big imho. 

But my resolve is flagging.  360s are available in the store now, and my console is dead now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 20, 2006, 09:58:29 AM
i don't keep many games in my catalog, im always buying and selling on ebay, so that's not a huge thing for me.  but even when i got my PS2, I didn't find myself playing my PS games anyway, due to the difference in graphics.

but i'm thinking the same as you Dio, that PS3 will be better than Xbox 360 and if I settle for 360, I may regret it later.

then again, rumors of PS3's retail is $600-$700, when you can get an 360 premium for $400.  is the technology of PS3 going to outclass 360 by $300?  i find that hard to believe.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on October 20, 2006, 11:14:34 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on October 20, 2006, 07:17:10 AM
I love Sid Meier's Civiliazation games, been playing them since the first one.  Is that from the same company?

Go ahead and post a review.

Galactic Civilization is more in the vein of the old Masters of Orion games. These types of games are like the civ games, which I love, but were never as good. The original Orion was the best version but old with crapy graphics. Orion II and the Star Trek versions were painful but I played them for some reason. It is a turn based management game just like the Civ series and has its roots with Microprose like Civ.

Star Dock is the company that has made this new game and they are living up to the games potential so far.  Basically you attempt to build an empire and compete against other cultures and races throughout the galaxy. The game is very flexible and has a great look and feel to it. My main complaint with Civ and games like this are how cumbersome it feels as your empire gets larger. Managing lots of cities or planets and keeping up with their needs starts to feel like work. So far this galactic game is a breeze though I've only colonized 5 systems. I think planetary management will be much easier and the interface is easy to get used to. The galaxy map is awesome. Zooming in I can see the planet earth spinning in detail moon and all.  Just getting my feet wet but I had a hard time stopping as I kept saying to my self.... One more turn.... 3:00AM rolled around and I finally knocked off.

I'm such a loser!

Forgot the linky

http://www.galciv2.com/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 20, 2006, 11:35:32 AM
The thing that makes PS3 so much more expensive is the Blue Ray DVD aspect. I don't know much about it, but its pretty new technology and it's supposed to have amazing clarity. My guess is as blue ray technology becomes more available, the price of the PS3 will come down. Who can wait though 2-3 yrs?

I'm pissed at Sony for this, the 600-700 price is waay too much, my PS2 still works good, so I'm cool with my old games for now. I am seriously thinking about getting the Wii, but the previews I saw so far, the graphics look like shtein. not any better than PS2 now. Another negative is there will be no-online play at release, they are apparently working on this and that capability will be available sometime in 07. The controller looks amazing though and watching people play it, it just looks fun.

I'm still up in the air. I'd rather play 300 or 400 and then put more money torwards a better TV, than just drop 700 on a game console. Hell I'd rather throw 700 on a new mini mac and get more out of it. Just doesn't make any sense to me right now. Maybe if I was rich....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 20, 2006, 02:44:59 PM
The thing about consoles is the exclusive games. If you find a couple of games you really want and they're not on the other systems, that's the direction you should lean towards.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 20, 2006, 02:49:16 PM
the only one i really know about is Halo, are there a lot of console exclusive games?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on October 20, 2006, 02:50:43 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 20, 2006, 11:35:32 AM
I'm pissed at Sony for this, the 600-700 price is waay too much, my PS2 still works good, so I'm cool with my old games for now. I am seriously thinking about getting the Wii, but the previews I saw so far, the graphics look like shtein. not any better than PS2 now. Another negative is there will be no-online play at release, they are apparently working on this and that capability will be available sometime in 07. The controller looks amazing though and watching people play it, it just looks fun.

the graphics should be fine on the system, none of the game previews were ever played on the finished product. they wont be high res...but they will be progressive scan, which for most people (maybe not hard core people) will be just fine. it will also keep the game prices down. and unless you have an HDTV...none of it means a damn thing.

and the online play thing is wrong. they will have online play. and it's completely free. any time you may be charged for it, will be because the game publisher charges, not nintendo.

i've been following it pretty closely, as i will probably get one. spending $500+ on a game console just isnt something i dont think i will ever do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 20, 2006, 03:32:29 PM
Quote from: SunMo on October 20, 2006, 02:49:16 PM
the only one i really know about is Halo, are there a lot of console exclusive games?

Nintendo's got their Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon exclusives. Sony's got Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, God of War, and Grand Tourismo locked up like a 3rd grader in the crazy janitor's closet. Microsoft's got Halo (also on PC), Gears of War, The Elder Scrolls (also on PC), and Fable (pointing and laughing).

There's probably a bunch more, but I stopped paying attention and went back to PC games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on October 20, 2006, 03:51:25 PM
14 seconds. 2 plays. 90 yards. mcnabb to sexton. tie game. overtime. then i win. on all-madden mode. the king is i.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 20, 2006, 04:04:10 PM
I haven't heard anything about PS3 bugs as of late. IGN gave it a test drive and liked it a lot. But all launch shipments usually have some bugs in some of them.

My gripe is the controller. They got rid of the rumble pack which was important and I hate how the analog sticks are right next to each other and convex with slippery rubber material. If anything, just at least change the damn analog sticks to something more comfortable with a non-slippery rubber. But it saves Sony money I'm guessing so they won't change it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 21, 2006, 11:52:51 AM
so i get back from a week of business travel.  Sit down to play my 360 and got the 3 rings of death.  Called MS up and they'll replace it bc i have the extended warranty.  All the problems started with Dead Rising, and supposedly Capcom and MS are covering up that software is crashing the xbox  ::)  I just want my system back in a week. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on October 21, 2006, 01:45:18 PM
Anyone play the Metal Gear Solid series? I got MGS 3 (as part of a buy 2 get 1 free sale at TRU a couple weeks back) and it seems like it's just a big sneak and hide game. Can anyone tell me how it plays? I only played long enough to get knocked into a swamp by a crocodile and die.

I was looking at GOW at Target and thought about buying it but didn't know if it was any good. The positive feedback here has swayed me. Too bad it wasn't at TRU for the sale (their selection sucked though, I did get SOCOM III and X-Men Legends II also) I would have taken a flier on it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 21, 2006, 04:08:09 PM
Quote from: TexasEagle on October 21, 2006, 01:45:18 PM
Anyone play the Metal Gear Solid series? I got MGS 3 (as part of a buy 2 get 1 free sale at TRU a couple weeks back) and it seems like it's just a big sneak and hide game. Can anyone tell me how it plays? I only played long enough to get knocked into a swamp by a crocodile and die.

I was looking at GOW at Target and thought about buying it but didn't know if it was any good. The positive feedback here has swayed me. Too bad it wasn't at TRU for the sale (their selection sucked though, I did get SOCOM III and X-Men Legends II also) I would have taken a flier on it.

The Metal Gear Series (2 and 3) for the PS2 and GOW... right at the top of what PS2 has to offer.  The only thing I would recommend is playing (at least) MGS2 before you go through MGS3.  It's not a necessity, but it will probably help you understand what's going on a lot more and make the overall experience better.  Even if you don't you'll still love it once you get the hang of things.

Here's a MGS3 Review (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/566/566279p1.html)

As for GOW... don't take this personally, but YOUR A FARGING IDIOT for not picking that game up.  Even if it wasn't on sale, it's easily worth the original price of $49.99.  Plain and simple, you need to get it as soon as you can.

Here's a God Of War Review (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/596/596778p1.html)


IMHO, you'll have a hard time finding games any better than these two.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 21, 2006, 06:58:56 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on October 21, 2006, 04:08:09 PM


As for GOW... don't take this personally, but YOUR A FARGING IDIOT for not picking that game up. 

and  Feva says he doesnt get any kickbacks from GOW sales......   :deion   :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 21, 2006, 08:11:13 PM
I do kinda sound like a salesman or some shtein, huh?  :paranoid


That game is the shtein though.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: TexasEagle on October 21, 2006, 08:45:27 PM
They didn't have GOW at the store when I was there. I'll pick it up at Target or something for the $19.99 price.

Thanks for the review links. :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 21, 2006, 09:08:56 PM
i was playing GOW for 3 hours a night, for like 2 weeks straight, then i hit this wall.  that was 2 months ago and i haven't even looked at it since.  it's really weird, because it's a great game, but i played myself sick of it apparantly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 21, 2006, 09:11:31 PM
Did you finish it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 21, 2006, 09:16:48 PM
no...i'm stuck in that maze, where you have to kill every single thing in there. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 21, 2006, 09:56:17 PM
Did you kill the two or three soldiers just behind the sliding rock battering ram thingy at the end?  Took me a while to find those guys.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: moats23 on October 25, 2006, 08:10:32 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on September 26, 2006, 08:23:13 PM
This snugglefest has gone too far.  Stop being so nice.

I miss moats23.

no worries my ffat friend.  I am always around !!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 26, 2006, 07:58:08 AM
yea apparently x-box 360 only comes with a 3 month warranty. my buddies took a shtein month 4 naturally, he had to pay for a refurbished one to be sent to him. now that one doesn't work. he's pissed and microsoft won't do shtein for him. so if you plan on buying any of these systems, I'd look into extended warranties. To me this is an outrage. Anything that costs 400 and up should have at least a 1 yr warranty. thats almost a crime, especially when the company is aware of the problems. buyer beware!

ive picked up grand theft san andreas after not playing it for sometime. its better than crack.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 26, 2006, 08:53:12 AM
I'm on the brink of buying a 360.  I suppose I ought to do some research into the quality problems you folks are talking about.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 26, 2006, 09:23:43 AM
Dio, just buy a warranty at bestbuy/gamestop or wherever you purchase it.  Microsoft offers their own warranty for 60 bucks, that what i have.  Getting a store warranty might allow you to just swap it out, rather than ship it back for repair. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 26, 2006, 09:42:56 AM
EB games has a buy 2 used games get 1 free deal going on now.  Dont know if that is just at the store I saw or if it is all over.    picked up HitMan: Blood Money,  Gun, and MLB06 The Show.     

Just got to Hades in GOW.  this game is sick!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 26, 2006, 01:06:20 PM
So, the 360 premium has a 20GB hard drive, i guess that means there is no sort of memory card required?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 26, 2006, 01:08:10 PM
Quote from: MURP on October 26, 2006, 09:42:56 AM
EB games has a buy 2 used games get 1 free deal going on now.  Dont know if that is just at the store I saw or if it is all over.    picked up HitMan: Blood Money,  Gun, and MLB06 The Show.     

Just got to Hades in GOW.  this game is sick!

Nah, EB periodically runs that deal and the one near me is currently running it as well. Great deal, I just have to figure out which games I want.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 26, 2006, 01:09:42 PM
I haven't picked up my PS controller in about 4 months but I'm looking forward to buying the new Splinter Cell. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 26, 2006, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: SunMo on October 26, 2006, 01:06:20 PM
So, the 360 premium has a 20GB hard drive, i guess that means there is no sort of memory card required?
It basically is the memory card.  You can also buy a Sata connect to connect the xbox to your computer hardrive if you need more memory.  Supposedly Xbox is going to release a 100gb harddrive in the next year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 26, 2006, 04:03:46 PM
You only need a memory card if you want to transfer data to another system, although the HDD is reattachable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 26, 2006, 04:05:40 PM
well...i appreciate everyone's input.  i've made my decision to just get a 360 (well, have my wife get it for me for xmas) instead of waiting for PS3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 27, 2006, 09:56:12 AM
played tiger 360 last night. graphics are amazing. gameplay seems pretty much the same. always a great game.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 10, 2006, 02:11:19 PM
 BOOM  (http://boooooomheadshot.ytmnd.com/)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 10, 2006, 02:13:35 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 10, 2006, 02:11:19 PM
BOOM  (http://boooooomheadshot.ytmnd.com/)

Ha, that's great. Has anyone played GOW yet? I haven't heard a bad review so far and am thinking of picking it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 10, 2006, 02:15:43 PM
I just beat GOW the other day.   One of the best games i've played.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 10, 2006, 02:19:39 PM
Off that recommendation it looks like I'll be making a trip to EB.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 02:35:40 PM
if anyone pre ordered the PS3...i have a friend who is a district manager for EB Games stores.

long story short...don't expect to actually get one on 11/17

a LOT of EB Games and Gamestop stores have had their original distribution numbers slightly lowered this week. some stores dramatically. this after sony PROMISED one #, and is probably going to fail to deliver.

he had information on the nintendo wii too, than that seems to be going smoothly, in fact their warehouses already have 65% of them in stock that they were expecting. and some regions will actually have more systems than were initially preordered. meaning some walk in customers will be able to pick up the nintendo wii.

bigger stores have wii kiosk's functioning now, PS3 kiosk's are virtually non existant right now, there are some.

he broke it down...the PS3 were expecting 10-15 systems each store on average, each store only pre ordered set # of what they thought they were getting. the nintendo's set for 20-25 systems per store.

all pre orders for both systems were sold out in seconds.

this current generation of consoles (he says) is basically a war between xbox 360, and the Wii. the PS3 is going to flop (according to him). Stores arent pushing it as hard, as every store selling all three, the PS3 has the lowest profit margin per unit and per game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 10, 2006, 02:57:32 PM
Is there a definitive price set on the PS3 yet?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 03:13:23 PM
$499 or $599 for system alone depending on which one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 10, 2006, 03:17:15 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 10, 2006, 02:13:35 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 10, 2006, 02:11:19 PM
BOOM  (http://boooooomheadshot.ytmnd.com/)

Ha, that's great. Has anyone played GOW yet? I haven't heard a bad review so far and am thinking of picking it up.

Are you asking about God of War or Gears of War? Murp was talking God of War. My buddy just bought Gears of War yesterday and we're gonna play it tonight. Supposed to have best graphics out of all 360 games so far, 2nd Gen or whatever. From the commercial and that link GearOW looks pretty badass.

Finally got through a season of Madden 07. Off-season is way better, but IMO they really farged up the draft.  Started 2nd season 1st game against Patriots, McNabb injured for 9 weeks in 2nd qrtr. I drafted Jeff Beck in draft he's the back-up. Garcia retired.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 10, 2006, 03:24:27 PM
I was talking about 'Gears of War'. The commercial is pretty badass and I did some nerd research online and everyone seems to like it a bunch.

Quote from: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 03:13:23 PM
$499 or $599 for system alone depending on which one.

So is it DVD capatible or just Blu Ray? I heard the graphics aren't any better than the 360 (which I'm biased towards)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 03:31:13 PM
no clue
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 10, 2006, 03:49:30 PM
PS3 graphics wont be much better until the developers learn to harness the processor power eh.......
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 10, 2006, 03:52:46 PM
I'll post about Gears of War tomorrow, im pumped to play it even more after seeing that headshot  :evil
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 03:58:05 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 10, 2006, 03:49:30 PM
PS3 graphics wont be much better until the developers learn to harness the processor power eh.......

at which point expect to pay $70 or $80 for a game to pay for that harnessing of power. at least until it becomes more mainsteam in the development process.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 04:14:11 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 21, 2005, 01:45:20 PM
anyone play "God of War" for PS2 yet?  IGN gave it a rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is the 2nd highest rated PS2 game ever by them (behind GTASA).   Looks like a cool game.

Quote from: MURP on November 10, 2006, 02:15:43 PM
I just beat GOW the other day.   One of the best games i've played.

about time
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 10, 2006, 04:17:20 PM
You have a creepy knack for quoting things people posted a long time ago
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 10, 2006, 04:38:30 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on November 10, 2006, 04:14:11 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 21, 2005, 01:45:20 PM
anyone play "God of War" for PS2 yet?  IGN gave it a rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is the 2nd highest rated PS2 game ever by them (behind GTASA).   Looks like a cool game.

Quote from: MURP on November 10, 2006, 02:15:43 PM
I just beat GOW the other day.   One of the best games i've played.

about time


Quote from: MURP on October 18, 2006, 10:23:05 PM
i actually just picked up GOW 1 last week and it is some sweet shtein. 

holler!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 10, 2006, 04:39:45 PM
Got Gears of War on tuesday. It is a lot of fun, but I wish there were more to the gameplay. Probably the best looking game I've ever played. The graphics are polished, crisp, very detailed.

The game is a ton of fun to play, and while I didn't beat it yet, I heard it is very short so that is one downside. The other is I wish they could've added a different type of element to it to truly make it the complete game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on November 14, 2006, 08:30:36 PM
Question:  Is it gay of me to want the Wii over the PS3?

(I already preordered it so it doesn't matter what you say.  I just want to see how much respect I'll lose.)  :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 15, 2006, 09:25:22 AM
Quote from: Beef Rapp on November 14, 2006, 08:30:36 PM
Question:  Is it gay of me to want the Wii over the PS3?

(I already preordered it so it doesn't matter what you say.  I just want to see how much respect I'll lose.)  :-\

$250 vs $600?

i'm probably going to get a Wii as well...just not at launch
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 15, 2006, 03:12:33 PM
I was thinking about the Wii myself, but apparently the graphics arn't that much better than the PS2 and X-box.  Right now I am leaning torwards x-box 360 just because of the price and i know a few people with it to play online with.  Then again I think about all the cool PS2 games I still have, and maybe in 2 yrs I might look into getting the PS3. Either way I'm going to wait for awhile, try them out myself before I buy.

I was just a circuit city today an saw 2 groups of losers in tents awaiting the opening for PS3's. Must be nice.

Played Gears of War last night. 2 player campaign, WOW, just WOW. The graphics have to be the best Ive ever played, the sounds everything make it one intense game.    I was very impressed.  Almost worth buying x-box 360 alone just for this game.   :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 15, 2006, 03:14:46 PM
Thanks for the feedback Mus, I'm planning on picking it up tonight when I go shopping for my little bro's birthday present.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 15, 2006, 03:39:44 PM
my gamertag is JeruDaDamaja  for any of you 360 players
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 15, 2006, 04:03:23 PM
I dont understand why anyone would get a Wii. I guess it seems cool, but get your lazy outside and do it fo' realz.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 15, 2006, 04:13:16 PM
i played contra for original nintendo the other night.  it's still easy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 15, 2006, 04:18:02 PM
The Xbox live one Matt? Xbox marketplace just put it online for 400pts or 6bucks.  The cheat code still works.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 15, 2006, 05:31:02 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 15, 2006, 03:39:44 PM
my gamertag is JeruDaDamaja  for any of you 360 players

HAHA. Dude Ive seen your name before at my buddies place playing Perfect Dark online.  I think you've killed me plenty of times, basterd! You have PD right? I think his name is Trav89, ring a bell?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 15, 2006, 05:58:09 PM
Nah, not me.  I havent played Perfect Dark.  Sounds like a cool guy  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 15, 2006, 06:02:16 PM
was it ghost recon then?  :sly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 15, 2006, 06:43:25 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on November 15, 2006, 04:13:16 PM
i played contra for original nintendo the other night.  it's still easy.

I downloaded some sort of emulator to my computer at work so I could play it. Not as easy when your trying to use the keyboard to control.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 15, 2006, 07:55:25 PM
I do play GRAW  ;D  Rainbow Six Las Vegas comes out next wednesday.   :yay :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on November 15, 2006, 09:07:47 PM
The Wii is going to innovate gaming.  Watch.

For now I play my Genesis.  Sonic Spinball bitches.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on November 15, 2006, 09:18:33 PM
(http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Combat_2600_ScreenShot1.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 15, 2006, 10:30:05 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 15, 2006, 07:55:25 PM
I do play GRAW  ;D  Rainbow Six Las Vegas comes out next wednesday.   :yay :yay :yay

maybe thats where i recognize your name. that game is badass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 15, 2006, 10:38:03 PM
Went to Target tonight and there were about 15 losers camped out along the pavement waiting to buy the new PS3. Sort of reminds me of those imbeciles who camped out for the new Star Wars movies.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 15, 2006, 10:47:50 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 15, 2006, 10:38:03 PM
Went to Target tonight and there were about 15 losers camped out along the pavement waiting to buy the new PS3. Sort of reminds me of those imbeciles who camped out for the new Star Wars movies.

Like you weren't one of them.  ;D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 17, 2006, 02:48:20 PM
Picked up Gears of War at Target. They give you a $10 Target card so the guy in the electronic section rung up the game seperately from my other items and saved me $10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 17, 2006, 03:42:47 PM
video of guy running into flagpole due to PS3 mania (http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/video/10339676/index.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 17, 2006, 03:49:14 PM
Ha! That's great. Dislocated jaw and bruised face, hope it was worth it dipshtein. Walmart is brilliant, 10 PS3's and 50 dudes waiting to get them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 17, 2006, 03:51:05 PM
Most places say how many they're going to get...so, I'm a little confused as to why the lines would be more than a few over that amount.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 17, 2006, 03:53:05 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 17, 2006, 03:49:14 PM
Ha! That's great. Dislocated jaw and bruised face, hope it was worth it dipshtein. Walmart is brilliant, 10 PS3's and 50 dudes waiting to get them.

They can easily give the guy a 6-figure settlement.  No big deal.

Quote from: Zanshin on November 17, 2006, 03:51:05 PM
Most places say how many they're going to get...so, I'm a little confused as to why the lines would be more than a few over that amount.

It probably has something to do with the kind of "people" that would actually wait in line for a gaming system.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 17, 2006, 03:53:11 PM
Oh, and I think the PS3 will be cool...but, like $200 cool, not $600 cool.  No way I'd shell out for that.  Honestly, my PS2 is little more than a Madden machine these days.  Just not enough time to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 03:56:29 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 17, 2006, 03:53:11 PMJust not enough time to play.

No time for drinking, no time for gaming.  Mewling child crying about what he needs all the time.  Sounds great.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 17, 2006, 04:07:09 PM
PS3 smashed on launch day (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/17/ps3-gets-smashed-on-launch-day/)

(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2006/11/ps3smashed.jpg)

QuoteFrom the same attention whores that brought you SmashMyiPod.com (or .org, can't remember which), comes SmashMyPS3.com. The launch came. A PS3 was purchased by donor dollars. And it got smashed. The site explains:

"We decided to take the whole smashing thing a little further, and destroy things right when they come out, in front of 100s of fanboys who would be quite upset to see their beloved game console smashed. I got nothing against Sony making money. This project only exists for the sole purpose of providing satisfaction to people who hate the PlayStation 3, or just like seeing the reaction of the people who just spend a day in line to get their hands on one of these consoles. Entertainment, nothing more!"

As Maximus once rhetorically asked: "Are ye not entertained??!!"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 04:08:30 PM
That's farging awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on November 17, 2006, 04:09:55 PM
That is damn awesome. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 17, 2006, 04:11:09 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 03:56:29 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 17, 2006, 03:53:11 PMJust not enough time to play.

No time for drinking, no time for gaming. Mewling child crying about what he needs all the time. Sounds great.

Eh, only complaint I have is about work.  If I could find away around that little wrinkle, I could easily find ways to spend those 10-11 hours a day.   The kid is great, though....can't get enough of him.  Being a two-year-old seems pretty awesome.  I wish I remembered more of it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 04:17:00 PM
I do enjoy making people miserable, so I guess being two could be alright.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 17, 2006, 05:35:24 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 15, 2006, 10:38:03 PM
Went to Target tonight and there were about 15 losers camped out along the pavement waiting to buy the new PS3. Sort of reminds me of those imbeciles who camped out for the new Star Wars movies.

They had these losers on the news a few days ago. One dude was like "I'd wait out here for a month if I had to! Hardcore gamer for life!"

It was quite possibly the most homosexual thing I've ever seen. With all that I almost managed to get one today without waiting in a single line. I was about 15 minutes late. No big deal though I'll wait until they get the bugs and glitches ironed out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on November 17, 2006, 06:36:06 PM
PS3 owners: Keep or sell?  (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061117/ap_on_hi_te/playstation3)

Here are a couple of excerpts:

QuoteThe two PS3 models cost $500 and $600 in the stores, but were selling for between $1,000 and $3,000 on eBay on Friday, with most of them toward the higher end of the range.

:o What idiot is going to pay $3,000 to get one of these?  Dang, I'd sell, too.


QuoteIt found that each $600 console costs Sony $840 to make. ISuppli notes that it's common for manufacturers to take a loss on the hardware, calculating that they'll make it up with game sales. Also, component costs should come down in the future.

"Still, the size of Sony's loss per unit is remarkable, even for the video-game console business," iSuppli said.

Interesting.  A darn expensive toy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 17, 2006, 07:17:19 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/PRE-SALE-SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-PRESALE-60GB-CONSOLE_W0QQitemZ330047524577QQihZ0

farging losers. Seriously.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on November 17, 2006, 07:59:25 PM
When I went to Target yesterday morning on my way to work, there was a group of college students already camping out.  There were several college girls there that made a part of me want to camp out as well.  Unfortunately, the gray hair in my goatee and the wedding ring probably made me less attractive to them.  ;)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 17, 2006, 08:40:19 PM
i think it's funny that people wait in "line" until the store opens at midnight to sell them and it just becomes a mad rush at the door anyway.  if it were me, i'd show up at 11:45 and bum rush my way to the front and them laugh at the guy who sat there 2 days
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on November 17, 2006, 08:49:11 PM
Hahaha!  I'll bet you any amount of money that this was related to the PS3 nonsense.


QuoteNovember 17, 2006

Possible pipe bomb forces evacuation of Best Buy
Staff Report

DAYTONA BEACH -- Best Buy and Barnes & Noble were back to normal this evening after police detonated a hoax bomb found outside the International Speedway Boulevard stores.

Police found eight pipes taped together with black and red wire and a clothes pin attached. The call came in about a possible bomb at 4:36 p.m. and police SWAT teams evacuated people from the plaza.

ISB was closed for a brief period while the Sheriff's Office bomb squad blew up the device. Streets behind the stores and parking lot to the plaza at 1900 W. International Speeway Blvd. were closed to incoming traffic, witnesses said.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 17, 2006, 09:46:51 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks
They're paying over 9k for a video game system, Dio. The original price is like 1/20th of that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 17, 2006, 10:06:34 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks

Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser. Unless it was for something like Superbowl tickets which you may NEVER get again, this is something you can easily get down the road.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 17, 2006, 10:12:50 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 17, 2006, 10:06:34 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks

Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser. Unless it was for something like Superbowl tickets which you may NEVER get again, this is something you can easily get down the road.

Waste 3 days?

These guys buy them out of the stores for $600 and sell them on ebay for at least $2000.

Do you make $1400 in 3 days?  Didn't think so.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 17, 2006, 10:16:06 PM
the bigger loser than the guy selling the PS3 is the guy buying it for $2k
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 17, 2006, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 17, 2006, 10:12:50 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 17, 2006, 10:06:34 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks

Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser. Unless it was for something like Superbowl tickets which you may NEVER get again, this is something you can easily get down the road.

Waste 3 days?

These guys buy them out of the stores for $600 and sell them on ebay for at least $2000.

Do you make $1400 in 3 days?  Didn't think so.

and quit your job to make that money, so in the long-term you lose money.

Yes, people did quit their jobs to wait in line. Quite a few on the news admitted to it, and I read online stories about people saying they did.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on November 17, 2006, 10:30:42 PM
I think its funny that people with thousands of posts on an internet message board are calling people who are making a couple thousand dollars for sitting around losers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 17, 2006, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 17, 2006, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 17, 2006, 10:12:50 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 17, 2006, 10:06:34 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks

Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser. Unless it was for something like Superbowl tickets which you may NEVER get again, this is something you can easily get down the road.

Waste 3 days?

These guys buy them out of the stores for $600 and sell them on ebay for at least $2000.

Do you make $1400 in 3 days?  Didn't think so.

and quit your job to make that money, so in the long-term you lose money.

Yes, people did quit their jobs to wait in line. Quite a few on the news admitted to it, and I read online stories about people saying they did.

Look at you switching it up.

You never said anything about quitting a job.  You were saying "Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser."

Biiiiig difference, kiddo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 17, 2006, 11:03:49 PM
i turned a ps2 around for $1000 profit when that was launched.

and frankly, i tried to preorder the ps3 and i would have done the exact same thing
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 18, 2006, 12:29:11 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 17, 2006, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 17, 2006, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 17, 2006, 10:12:50 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 17, 2006, 10:06:34 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 17, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
it's funny to me that so many people hate on these people who are standing in line, paying lots of cash, making lots of cash reselling, etc.

I don't get what's so "loser" about it.  certainly no less loser than worshiping a bunch of goddamned illiterate icehole millionaire jocks

Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser. Unless it was for something like Superbowl tickets which you may NEVER get again, this is something you can easily get down the road.

Waste 3 days?

These guys buy them out of the stores for $600 and sell them on ebay for at least $2000.

Do you make $1400 in 3 days?  Didn't think so.

and quit your job to make that money, so in the long-term you lose money.

Yes, people did quit their jobs to wait in line. Quite a few on the news admitted to it, and I read online stories about people saying they did.

Look at you switching it up.

You never said anything about quitting a job.  You were saying "Having the free time to waste 3 days on line waiting instantly makes you a loser."

Biiiiig difference, kiddo.

They are one in the same. If you have free-time to do that most likely you don't have a job.  Which could also easily mean they are getting the money from their parents.

Either or. If you don't have any priorities during the day you have to commit to, you are a loser and if you don't have a job at the age these people were out buying it, then you are a loser. The 15 and 16 year old kids aren't losers, because most kids that age don't have priorities or work yet, but the parents who let them skip school are terrible parents. Most of the kids camping out were 21 and up though, which makes it more and more pathetic as their ages rise.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 18, 2006, 10:26:54 AM
Quote from: Dillen37 on November 17, 2006, 09:46:51 PMThey're paying over 9k for a video game system, Dio. The original price is like 1/20th of that.
Granted, that doesn't seem to make much fiscal sense to me..but so what?  It's not MY money.  It's a free market, the demand is high enough for people to pay that coin.  What makes them losers for spending their money how they chose?  Or for turning a tidy profit on a couble days wating around?
Something about the vitriol people spew in reaction to this phenomenon is off kilter.  It really gets under people's skin--I don't know how many people I've heard calling them losers over the past few days, practically spitting mad about it--and I don't get why.  Who are they hurting, what's wrong with this?  Does it piss you off because you're stuck in your SUV on the way to work, just like every other day, and you're not being interviewed?  You're only gonna make $200 for your two hours of commuting and 7 hours of office time?  Do you think people on food stamps are paying nine thousand dollars for these things or something?  I don't get it.  People act like the folks in line kicked their dog or something.

Quote from: SunMo on November 17, 2006, 10:16:06 PMthe bigger loser than the guy selling the PS3 is the guy buying it for $2k
Or not.
Say I'm rich as hell and I want one.  My name is money and I've got more than I can ever spend.  I'm a basketball player, a rock star, etc.  They're out there, by the thousands.
So I let the people stand in line, then I have one of my personal assistants buy one off ebay, for whatever price.  I fail to see what's loser about spending your money how you see fit.

Quote from: Billy Beane on November 17, 2006, 10:30:42 PMI think its funny that people with thousands of posts on an internet message board are calling people who are making a couple thousand dollars for sitting around losers.
me too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 18, 2006, 11:16:28 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 18, 2006, 10:26:54 AM

Say I'm rich as hell and I want one.  My name is money and I've got more than I can ever spend.  I'm a basketball player, a rock star, etc.  They're out there, by the thousands.
So I let the people stand in line, then I have one of my personal assistants buy one off ebay, for whatever price.  I fail to see what's loser about spending your money how you see fit.


because you know just as well as i that 99.9% of the people spending $2k on a PS3 can't afford to pay their rent for that month
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 18, 2006, 11:29:38 AM
No, I don't know that.  Neither do you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 18, 2006, 01:45:39 PM
I laughed hard Thursday night when it was pouring rain straight for 4 hrs and those sorry asses were camped outside. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 18, 2006, 01:45:44 PM
You, of all people, giving these bums the benefit of the doubt registers very high on the irony meter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 18, 2006, 02:10:46 PM
See what I mean: "sorry asses," and "bums."  I just don't get what upsets you guys so much about these folks.

Or what's ironic about my position.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 18, 2006, 02:29:18 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 18, 2006, 10:26:54 AM
Quote from: Billy Beane on November 17, 2006, 10:30:42 PMI think its funny that people with thousands of posts on an internet message board are calling people who are making a couple thousand dollars for sitting around losers.
me too.
Whoever is selling them is doing the smart thing.

The guy who is paying 9k for a VIDEO GAME SYSTEM isn't going to make much profit selling it. He's paying 9k for something that will go down to $400 or $500 soon, while the first ones are probably defective anyways.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on November 18, 2006, 03:28:07 PM
Dio, you damned capitalist.  ;)

Actually, I agree with our resident iconoclast here.  It's their time, it's their money to use as they see fit.  And I'm sure that I do things with my time and money that others would find strange, such as standing in line for two hours and having to get autograph of various redneck fishing guys in order to get a Jevon Kearse autograph.

I still laugh at them, but I could see myself doing much the same thing in college 5 10 15 years ago.  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 18, 2006, 03:30:22 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 18, 2006, 11:29:38 AM
No, I don't know that.  Neither do you.

you're right, a bunch of millionaires waiting in line there.

for whatever reason, you've decided to defend these people, when they're not even really being attacked.  i know if fills your self-inflicted role of contrarian, but honestly, you aren't even selling it well at this point.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 18, 2006, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 18, 2006, 12:29:11 AM
Blah, blah, blah... I don't know what the farg I'm talking about... blah, blah, blah.

Keep making sweeping statements about people you don't know a damn thing about.

You don't know any of these people's situations.  All you did is hear one guy say he quit his job and assumed everyone in line did the same thing.

Personally, I could have easily made arrangements to find the time to go out there and camp out for one of those things... would take little more than 1 vacation day... and I've got plenty of shtein to deal with.  I chose not to though.  But if I had... you calling me a loser because I have no other obligations would be 100% wrong.  On the other hand, me calling you an uninformed, judgemental fool based on your statement would be 100% on... the... money.

Besides that, I was talking about the people buying them to sell them for 3 or 4 times what they were worth... and if you can't see that those people found a way to make some quick, easy money... then you're even more dense than I thought.  Like I said earlier... I guarantee that you even with all your "obligations and priorities" that supposedly separates you from these "losers" don't have a way to $1500 - $2000 in three days.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 18, 2006, 05:15:23 PM
No one is paying over 5k for a PS3. The ones that go over 5k are angry PS3 fans that couldn't get one. They are pissed the opportunists are getting them and selling them, and the PS3 fanboys are making dummy accounts and jacking the prices up, some over 10k even, then not paying.

People do the same thing when opportunists go on ebay and sell stuff after someone's death like with Tillman.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 18, 2006, 05:25:31 PM
Video of them smashing the PS3 in front of hundreds of fanboys. (http://www.planetboredom.net/video.php?id=2944)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 18, 2006, 05:30:13 PM
They are doing it with the Wii too, and already did it with a 360 an ipod and a PSP.

I love these guys.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 18, 2006, 06:10:32 PM
Yea Bunkley, angry PS3 fans are paying the most for this system. That is the most logical explaination.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 18, 2006, 07:36:43 PM
They aren't paying. They are jacking up the price and not paying to get back at the opportunists who are buying it just to sell it. The gamers are angry that the systems aren't going to people who actually want to play it.

This isn't a theory, go browse the gaming boards. This happens all the time. It happened with the 360 last year. That is why you see some PS3 systems going for 20k. No one is going to pay that, obviously. The same thing after Tillman died, you saw his baseball cards going for over 100k. People were just jacking up the prices then not paying to get back at the opportunists.

Up to about 5k I'd say the winning bidders are legit. Once you go over it's the angry gamers with dummy accounts.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 18, 2006, 08:51:43 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 18, 2006, 07:36:43 PM
They aren't paying. They are jacking up the price and not paying to get back at the opportunists who are buying it just to sell it. The gamers are angry that the systems aren't going to people who actually want to play it.

This isn't a theory, go browse the gaming boards. This happens all the time. It happened with the 360 last year. That is why you see some PS3 systems going for 20k. No one is going to pay that, obviously. The same thing after Tillman died, you saw his baseball cards going for over 100k. People were just jacking up the prices then not paying to get back at the opportunists.

Up to about 5k I'd say the winning bidders are legit. Once you go over it's the angry gamers with dummy accounts.

considering you didnt post from 11/14 until today. i would bet anything you are one of those jilted best buy campers.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 18, 2006, 10:55:38 PM
Didn't get my hands on one unfortunately. I actually had a plan where I'd pay a few friends to wait outside for one day each from tuesday and I'd be out there from thurs afternoon(4:30ish) until friday morning by subbing in for them, but it fell through. They couldn't get off of work to do it.

I was going to sell it and buy a nice 60 inch HDTV with some money I had saved already.

Almost got one friday morning though at a Sears. They sold 2 15 min before I got there and had already been open for almost an hour. I guess no one guessed to check there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on November 22, 2006, 09:15:28 PM
Shao Kahn vs Fat Albert (http://youtube.com/watch?v=uF8wx5luO4U)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 22, 2006, 10:00:59 PM
Gears of War is sick and graphically the best game I have ever seen. One thing I do not like with the new generation of consoles is the abscence of HUDs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 22, 2006, 10:07:23 PM
Who will be the first :CF er to buy a PS3?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on November 22, 2006, 10:23:48 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 22, 2006, 10:07:23 PM
Who will be the first :CF er to buy a PS3?

My guess... gf.

The last?  Me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 23, 2006, 01:53:06 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 22, 2006, 10:00:59 PM
Gears of War is sick and graphically the best game I have ever seen. One thing I do not like with the new generation of consoles is the abscence of HUDs.

I said the same thing. Graphically it might be the best game I've ever seen. Very short though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 23, 2006, 01:58:52 AM
;9
Quote from: Geowhizzer on November 22, 2006, 10:23:48 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 22, 2006, 10:07:23 PM
Who will be the first :CF er to buy a PS3?

My guess... gf.

The last?  Me.

Man, I can't even afford a Revolution right now. The only Sony product I have is an old Vaio laptop, and I managed to step on that yesterday, breaking the screen.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 23, 2006, 03:25:51 AM
Gears of war is pretty dope. It's like an amped up version of the Resident Evil.

It's fun with two players co-op. We're still in that haunted house. I'm hooked.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 23, 2006, 09:16:11 PM
Nephew had a xBox 360 at Thanksgiving.  We played both Madden 07 and NCAA 07; I have to say I thought it would have been better. The graphics were better than the PS2, obviously, but not meaningfully so...and the gameplay on the PS2 is better by a good bit. The players were smooth in the 360, but they looked sort of "mushy." 

Of the two, I thought the gameplay on the NCAA game was a better football simulation than the Madden version, and I'm usually not much of a NCAA guy.  And the control layout seemed borderline retarded for both games. 

I saw that Amazon had 1000 of the 360's on sale for $100 today as part of a promotional thing...and I'd get one for that price...but for $500 beans, I'd hope for more.  Then again, I pretty much only play football on it, so I'm not part of their core audience.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 24, 2006, 08:01:49 AM
Zanshin, was the 360 hooked up to a HDTV?  If not, you havent seen it.  Without HD its alot like the old xbox, but with HD its sick. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on November 24, 2006, 08:55:39 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 24, 2006, 08:01:49 AM
Zanshin, was the 360 hooked up to a HDTV?  If not, you havent seen it.  Without HD its alot like the old xbox, but with HD its sick. 

Exactly what he said.  As far as Gears of War being too short, that seems to be a common theme on the 360.  Either the game developers haven't figured out how to use the platform to its full capabilities or the system is weak. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 24, 2006, 10:59:59 AM
Yea they havn't made any games that take full advamtage of the 360. yet. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 25, 2006, 02:16:25 PM
Link (http://genesgaming.blogspot.com/2006/11/new-york-times-says-ps3-is-not-so-good.html)
QuoteFrom the New York Times:


By SETH SCHIESEL
Published: November 20, 2006
Howard Stringer, you have a problem. Your company's new video game system just isn't that great.

Ever since Mr. Stringer took the helm last year at Sony, the struggling if still formidable electronics giant, the world has been hearing about how the coming PlayStation 3 would save the company, or at least revitalize it. Even after Microsoft took the lead in the video-game wars a year ago with its innovative and powerful Xbox 360, Sony blithely insisted that the PS3 would leapfrog all competition to deliver an unsurpassed level of fun.

Put bluntly, Sony has failed to deliver on that promise.

Measured in megaflops, gigabytes and other technical benchmarks, the PlayStation 3 is certainly the world's most powerful game console. It falls far short, however, of providing the world's most engaging overall entertainment experience. There is a big difference, and Sony seems to have confused one for the other.

The PS3, which was introduced in North America on Friday with a hefty $599 price tag for the top version, certainly delivers gorgeous graphics. But they are not discernibly prettier than the Xbox 360's. More important, the whole PlayStation 3 system is surprisingly clunky to use and simply does not provide many basic functions that users have come to expect, especially online.

I have spent more than 30 hours using the PlayStation 3 over the last week or so and may have played more different games on the system — 13 — than probably anyone outside of Sony itself. Sony did not activate the PS3's online service until just before the Friday debut. Over the weekend a clear sense of disappointment with the PlayStation 3 emerged from many gamers.

"What's weird is that the PS3 was originally supposed to come out in the spring, and here it came out in the fall, and it still doesn't feel finished," Christopher Grant, managing editor of Joystiq, one of the world's biggest video-game blogs, said on the telephone Saturday night. "It's really not the all-star showing they should have had at launch. Sony is playing catch-up in a lot of ways now, not just in terms of sales but in terms of the basic functionality and usability of the system."

Sadly for Sony, the best way to explain how the PlayStation 3 falls short is to explain how different it is to use than its main competition, Xbox 360. When I reviewed the 360 last year, I wrote: "Twelve minutes after opening the box, I had created my nickname, was in a game of Quake 4 and thought, 'This can't be this easy.' "

I never felt that way using the PlayStation 3. With the PS3, 12 minutes after opening the box I realized that Sony inexplicably does not include cables to connect the machine to a high-definition television. Keep in mind that one of Sony's main selling points has been that the PS3 plays Blu-Ray high-definition movie discs. But high-definiton cables? Sold separately. The Xbox 360, by contrast, ships with one cable that can connect to either a standard or high-definition set.

Then, before you are even using the PS3, you have to connect the "wireless" controller to the base unit with a USB cable so they can recognize each other. If you bring your PS3 controller to a friend's house, you'll have to plug back in again. The 360's wireless controllers are always just that, wireless.

If there is one thing one would expect Sony to get perfect, though, it would be music. Wrong. Sure, you can plug in your digital music player and the PS3 will play the tunes. But as soon as you go into a game, the music stops. By contrast, one of the things I've always enjoyed most on the Xbox 360 is being able to listen to my own music while playing Pebble Beach or driving my virtual Ferrari. Doesn't seem too complicated, but the PS3 can't do it.

In that sense it often feels as if the PlayStation 3 can't walk and chew bubble gum at the same time. In the PS3's online store (which feels like a slow Web page) you can access movie trailers and trial versions of new games, but when you actually download the 600-megabyte files, you'll be stuck watching a progress bar crawl across the screen for 20 or 40 minutes. Astonishingly, you can't download in the background while you go do something that's more fun (like play a game). On the Xbox 360, not only are files downloaded seamlessly in the background, but you can also shut off the machine, turn it on later, and the download will resume automatically.

The PS3's whole online experience feels tacked-on and unpolished. On the Xbox 360 each user has a single unified friends list, so you can track your friends and communicate with them easily, no matter what game you are in. On the PlayStation 3 most games have their own separate friends list and some have no friends function at all. There is a master list as well, but in order to communicate with anyone on it, you have to quit the game you are playing.

There are some high points. The multi-player battles in Resistance: Fall of Man are excellent. The arcade-style action in the downloadable Blast Factor is suitably frantic.

But the list of the PS3's disappointments remains, from its undersupported voice chat to its maddening cellphone-like text messaging system. (In frustration I ended up plugging in a USB keyboard.) Overall, Sony seems to have put a lot of effort into cramming as much silicon horsepower under the hood as possible but to have forgotten that all the transistors in the world can't make someone smile.

And so it is a bit of a shock to realize that on the video game front Microsoft and Sony are moving in exactly the opposite directions one might expect given their roots. Microsoft, the prototypical PC company, has made the Xbox 360 into a powerful but intuitive, welcoming, people-friendly system. Sony's PlayStation 3, on the other hand, often feels like a brawny but somewhat recalcitrant specialized computer. (Sony is even telling users to wait for future software patches to fix some of the PS3's deficiencies.) The thing is, if people want to use a computer, they'll use a computer.

Through the decades of the Walkman and the Trinitron television, Sony was renowned as the global master of easy-to-use, seamlessly powerful consumer electronics. But recently Sony seems to have lost its way, first in digital music players, in which it ceded the ergonomic high ground to Apple's iPod, and now in home-game consoles. For now Sony's technologists seem to have won out over the people who study fun.

As a practical matter, given the limited quantities Sony has been able to manufacture, the PlayStation 3 will surely remain sold out throughout the holiday season. If you can't find one, don't fret. Sony still has a lot of work to do. As Mr. Grant of Joystiq put it: "Maybe in six months it'll be finished. Maybe by next fall I'll be able to do all the cool stuff. I'm still kind of waiting."

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on November 25, 2006, 02:21:19 PM
Interesting read. I'm not getting a new system for a while, but perhaps I'll make the switch to XBox.

Also, I'm a Madden God. I cannot lose.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on November 25, 2006, 02:30:43 PM
Quote from: MDS on November 25, 2006, 02:21:19 PM
Interesting read. I'm not getting a new system for a while, but perhaps I'll make the switch to XBox.

Also, I'm a Madden God. I cannot lose.

I'll put you to shame, son.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 25, 2006, 02:32:38 PM
MDS, did you and Zanshin ever play?  Or was that Chuggie?  I get you and him confused, I admit.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 25, 2006, 04:48:43 PM
That isn't new news to me. I knew all that about the PS3 before it came out, and yes it made me angry. Something they didn't even mention is how they just completely refused to upgrade the controller. Who the hell uses convex analog sticks with slippery rubber material?

Sony is cheap and fears change. They have become one of my most hated companies over the years. Also the batteries on the controller aren't replaceable. If they die, you need to send the controller in and have them send you another. With the 360 you can just pop in a couple AA batteries and you are good to go for 30-40 hours.

With all that said, I'll still be getting one. Games make consoles, not hardware.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on November 25, 2006, 05:20:02 PM
I went into a Gamestop today and the PS3 was available so I tried to play it but the console was frozen.   The actual console looks huge. 

I thought they were going to make new controllers?  But the one's they had were exactly like the old ones.  What happened to the new design?

Overall I give it a 0/10 because it was frozen before I even got to play it.  Lame.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 25, 2006, 08:48:09 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 25, 2006, 02:32:38 PM
MDS, did you and Zanshin ever play?  Or was that Chuggie?  I get you and him confused, I admit.

It was him.  And, no.  He's super-unbeatable, though; particularly if his PS2 is actually broken.  Can't lose when the system won't start.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 06, 2006, 08:16:21 PM
Mike Tyson's Punchout online (http://everyvideogame.com/play-nes-Mike_Tyson%5C's_Punch*Out!!_(PC10).htm)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 06, 2006, 08:20:46 PM
Got a PS3 today. Didn't play it yet and probably won't for a while. I need to move stuff around and set up some things before I hook it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: methdeez on December 06, 2006, 09:04:16 PM
Just beat doom 3 on XBox. Good game, very scary. The flashlight, dark thing was a little annopying but also helped the scary factor. About to start Battlefield 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 06, 2006, 09:05:20 PM
Good for you. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 06, 2006, 09:06:28 PM
does the XBox 360 have the capability to play HD DVDs?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 06, 2006, 09:17:43 PM
Quote from: methdeez on December 06, 2006, 09:04:16 PM
Just beat doom 3 on XBox. Good game, very scary. The flashlight, dark thing was a little annopying but also helped the scary factor. About to start Battlefield 2.

Doom 3 was way overrated, the having to switch from flashlight to weapon made it that much worse.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 06, 2006, 09:20:26 PM
That was modded out immediately on PC.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 06, 2006, 09:51:42 PM
I just came across a zesty glitch in madden 07 for PS2 tonight.  I won the super bowl and after the super bowl it usually goes straight to the pro bowl game, but for some reason it didn't. The screen just stayed on the final score for the super bowl. I couldn't toggle right only left into the past games. So I backed out into the main menu of franchise, went back in and still stuck at that screen? So I saved. Reloaded and still, no pro bowl or anything, just stuck on the same screen! So I reload 4 times again and still the same thing. I guess its worthless now, the past 2 seasons are gone and I'll have to start over....maybe i shouldn't of saved and just restarted and played the super bowl over....fargin bullsheit!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on December 08, 2006, 01:07:12 PM
Nintendo wii users are all farging butterfingers!

http://wiihaveaproblem.com/

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on December 08, 2006, 01:14:13 PM
i was at toys r us the other night, and the manager had three PS3's that were shipped and just logged in about a minute before i got to it.

i bought one.

it was on ebay the second i got home. bidding started at $599...with a buy it now at $1500. it must have gotten 10 bids in 3 hours before someone snatched the buy it now price.

i made $900.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: methdeez on December 08, 2006, 01:17:03 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on December 08, 2006, 01:14:13 PM
i was at toys r us the other night, and the manager had three PS3's that were shipped and just logged in about a minute before i got to it.

i bought one.

it was on ebay the second i got home. bidding started at $599...with a buy it now at $1500. it must have gotten 10 bids in 3 hours before someone snatched the buy it now price.

i made $900.
Jesus dude. Congrats.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 08, 2006, 01:41:13 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on December 08, 2006, 01:14:13 PM
i was at toys r us the other night, and the manager had three PS3's that were shipped and just logged in about a minute before i got to it.

i bought one.

it was on ebay the second i got home. bidding started at $599...with a buy it now at $1500. it must have gotten 10 bids in 3 hours before someone snatched the buy it now price.

i made $900.

loser.  don't you have anything better to do than hang around toy stores?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 08, 2006, 01:47:23 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on December 08, 2006, 01:14:13 PM
i was at toys r us the other night, and the manager had three PS3's that were shipped and just logged in about a minute before i got to it.

i bought one.

it was on ebay the second i got home. bidding started at $599...with a buy it now at $1500. it must have gotten 10 bids in 3 hours before someone snatched the buy it now price.

i made $900.

Nice. You just ripped someone stupid off and probably made some little boy happy for Hanukkah/Christmas/Kwanza at the same time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 08, 2006, 01:52:23 PM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on December 08, 2006, 01:07:12 PM
Nintendo wii users are all farging butterfingers!

http://wiihaveaproblem.com/

some of that blog is good fun to read.  enjoyed the pics of busted televisions, vcrs, houseware...etc.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on December 08, 2006, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 08, 2006, 01:41:13 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on December 08, 2006, 01:14:13 PM
i was at toys r us the other night, and the manager had three PS3's that were shipped and just logged in about a minute before i got to it.

i bought one.

it was on ebay the second i got home. bidding started at $599...with a buy it now at $1500. it must have gotten 10 bids in 3 hours before someone snatched the buy it now price.

i made $900.

loser.  don't you have anything better to do than hang around toy stores?

not when i have to get gifts for my neice and nephew
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 08, 2006, 01:56:34 PM
whatever you say loser
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on December 08, 2006, 02:35:57 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 08, 2006, 01:52:23 PM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on December 08, 2006, 01:07:12 PM
Nintendo wii users are all farging butterfingers!

http://wiihaveaproblem.com/

some of that blog is good fun to read.  enjoyed the pics of busted televisions, vcrs, houseware...etc.

Yep...it's entertaining to see people breaking stuff like that. At least I haven't seen anybody screaming at Nintendo too loudly about it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 08, 2006, 06:50:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgOhVM7GN5o&eurl=
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on December 14, 2006, 12:58:57 AM
My friends down at UD finalyl got  Gears of War for thier XBox, and needless to say I was up until 8 o clock yesterday morning with him playing it. Awesome farging game. We're at the end of Act 3 I think? Not too sure. But so awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 14, 2006, 12:41:56 PM
I came across another weird thing with madden recently. I started a new franchise cause my other one froze up on me and I couldn't advance. Now my problem is, my players will get an injury, they will be out of the game, lets say and 3 weeks. When it comes time to play in the next game they are ready to play. I though at first that it was just a minor injury. In the roster menu they are injured and have a much lower rating, but during the game they are normal, with no injury? whats gives? anyone else have this problem?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 14, 2006, 03:21:28 PM
I don't have it for PS2 but I could ask around for you if you want if it is really bothering you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 19, 2006, 10:55:38 PM
Picked up God of War finally. Really, really fun game. Very brutal AND boobies! Guy at video game store tried to get me to reserve GOW 2, which I guess comes out in February. Total price of the game, $50. farg that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 20, 2006, 03:25:49 PM
I was playing Madden 07 last night and had a total ridiculous thing happen. 3rd and long, I throw a bullet to greg lewis who snatches it over his shoulder, past 2 defenders. The one defender catchs him before the endzone and give him a super strip. The ball goes flying out of his arms at about 100 mph, from about the center of the field, all the way into the endzone and out of bounds. Touchback. I lost to the Jags 30-34 eventually. What bullshtein. Here's the replay. HA  :-D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/th_MVI_4974.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/?action=view&current=MVI_4974.flv)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on December 20, 2006, 03:42:39 PM
ha, wtf
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on December 20, 2006, 03:44:22 PM
i like the video camera set up in front of the TV
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on December 20, 2006, 04:06:00 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 20, 2006, 03:25:49 PM
I was playing Madden 07 last night and had a total ridiculous thing happen. 3rd and long, I throw a bullet to greg lewis who snatches it over his shoulder, past 2 defenders. The one defender catchs him before the endzone and give him a super strip. The ball goes flying out of his arms at about 100 mph, from about the center of the field, all the way into the endzone and out of bounds. Touchback. I lost to the Jags 30-34 eventually. What bullshtein. Here's the replay. HA  :-D


People call other people losers for waiting in line to buy a PS3 or Wii or whatever when the real loser is right here. I clicked that to watch a replay of a friggin' video game. If I felt, I'd be embarrassed.

I decided new video games/systems are for suckers. I'm buying a Super Nintendo and F-Zero to occupy the spare time I used to use playing newer shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on December 20, 2006, 07:19:53 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 20, 2006, 03:25:49 PM
I was playing Madden 07 last night and had a total ridiculous thing happen. 3rd and long, I throw a bullet to greg lewis who snatches it over his shoulder, past 2 defenders. The one defender catchs him before the endzone and give him a super strip. The ball goes flying out of his arms at about 100 mph, from about the center of the field, all the way into the endzone and out of bounds. Touchback. I lost to the Jags 30-34 eventually. What bullshtein. Here's the replay. HA  :-D

That's what you get for throwing into double coverage.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on December 22, 2006, 02:52:31 AM
system must have mistaken Lewis for LJ.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 26, 2006, 01:04:14 PM
so, i got my Xbox 360 for xmas and I played Madden 07 last night.  the graphics are incredible.  the actual game was pretty standard though, although i was suprised that there was no play by play with Michaels and Madden.

I also got Gears of War and Tiger Woods 07, I can't wait to try out Gears of War, it looks sick.  I am having trouble getting used ot the controller though, being that I played playstation my entire life.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 26, 2006, 02:56:56 PM
mussa just taped his tv with a camcorder.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 26, 2006, 03:03:45 PM
wrong. digital camera.  ^-^
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 26, 2006, 03:41:27 PM
The Xbox 360 controller is the best controller ever. It is a joke that the PS3 didn't change their outdated and uncomfortable design with parallel analog sticks.

Gears of War was very overrated. Amazing graphics, and it was very fun at first, but got repetitive after a while. There aren't that many guns, not that many enemies, and very short. Still a very good game, but isn't 9.5's or 10's like everyone is giving it. RE4 IMO was a FAR superior 3rd person shooter/adventure game in almost every aspect except graphics.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 26, 2006, 04:21:28 PM
i got some extra money laying around from Xmas and I'm thinking of getting another game.  any suggestions?  what's RE4?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 26, 2006, 04:26:23 PM
Resident Evil 4. It is one of the best games I've ever played, but I only brought it up because it was a 3rd person shooter/adventure game like Gears of War. Just a little more adventure oriented than GoW. It is only for Gamecube though.

It depends on your tastes. If you like first person shooters then for the 360 -  F.E.A.R. is a very good game , if you like spy/stealth action games then Splinter Cell: Double Agent for 360 is a great game, Rainbow Six: Vegas is pretty damn good as well as a shooter.

I don't know what genres you like.

If you like mindless killing and action then you'll love Gears of War though.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 26, 2006, 04:29:36 PM
my first preference is sports, so I'm thinking NHL 07, or a basketball game, but i am usually disappointed with them.  Rainbow Six:  Vegas had peaked my interest.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on December 26, 2006, 04:38:13 PM
I've heard NBA 2k7 is good but then again you'd be probably using the 76ers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 26, 2006, 04:45:45 PM
NHL07 is a fun game Sunmo.  The only thing is there isnt a turbo anymore, you shoot using the right stick and can deke useing the right stick.  Its very goofy at first but once you get the hang of it, Its alot of fun.  Plus your not winning 12 - 2 games are a lot closer. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 26, 2006, 04:48:21 PM
Quote from: SunMo on December 26, 2006, 04:29:36 PM
my first preference is sports, so I'm thinking NHL 07, or a basketball game, but i am usually disappointed with them.  Rainbow Six:  Vegas had peaked my interest.

I don't know if you've ever played a Splinter Cell game, but they are so great. Splinter Cell: Double Agent was a great game. I'd really suggest giving that a try, unless you've played the other ones before and didn't like them. If you want a hockey game, here is how I break them down. I personally bought NHL 07 because I owned 2k6 and from everything I read 2k7 upgraded a lot graphically, but it pretty much stayed the same gameplay-wise. If you never played NHl 2k6, then I'd probably suggest 2k7.

NHL 07 is a very good game too, and the highlight stick is extremely fun, but most of the fun is in shootouts. During games, especially when you turn the difficulty up, you can't really use it the ways you want. The puck will get poke checked away rather easily and you will ultimately find yourself relying on the same 3 or 4 dekes to get goals, and not being able to use the highlight stick to it's fullest. On shootouts and breakaways during games it is very fun, but those don't happen all the time. You can just do shootouts under game modes if you want though, but no one wants to spend 60 on a game just for that.

Download video reviews from gamespot or ign if you really want an NHL game and decide for yourself what looks better. I'd probably say NHL 2k7 is overall a better game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 26, 2006, 04:52:26 PM
i just read IGN and they ranked NHL 2k7 as the 2nd best sports game behind Fight Night 3.  i actually forgot about Fight Night 3 and might get that.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on December 26, 2006, 11:59:57 PM
from gamespot

QuoteAfter continued reports of Xbox 360 owners experiencing hardware problems, Microsoft in September acknowledged that its original batch of systems was experiencing a higher than normal rate of failure. It also committed to repairing for free any system made before January 1, 2006 and providing refunds for "the small group of customers who have already paid for repairs."

That small group of people who have had their repair costs refunded is about to get larger, as Microsoft has now extended its standard Xbox 360 warranty in the US and Canada from the previous 90-day period to a full year from the date of purchase. While systems purchased at the Xbox 360's November 22, 2005 launch are now out of even the extended one-year warranty period, Microsoft has said those who have paid for an out-of-warranty repair that would have been covered by the extended policy will be eligible for an automatic reimbursement.

The reimbursement checks should arrive in about 10 weeks, according to Microsoft. Customers can find more detailed customer support and warranty information at Xbox.com.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 27, 2006, 09:55:55 AM
Quote from: King Cole on December 26, 2006, 04:48:21 PM
I don't know if you've ever played a Splinter Cell game, but they are so great. Splinter Cell: Double Agent was a great game. I'd really suggest giving that a try, unless you've played the other ones before and didn't like them.

I dunno, I'm a big fan of the original SC and of Chaos Theory (thought Pandora Tomorrow blew) but this one is only okay. The graphics aren't any better than the originals and there's too much sneaking around in the open daylight. I just finished level 5 on that oil tanker and now I'm in Shanghai. Also don't like that there isn't a stealth meter and that the only measure of success or failure is a NSA/JBA trust meter. I like crawling around buildings and through air ducts and stuff better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 27, 2006, 10:08:50 AM
started Gears of War last night and I really like it.  the weapons are a bit limited, but the graphics and gameplay are great.  this is probably the perfect shooter for me, i don't do well with a ton of stealth and sneaking around, so Splinter Cell probably isn't for me.  i am still leaning towards Rainbow Six: Vegas as my next purchase.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 27, 2006, 12:47:10 PM
The First Rainbow Six for X-Box is badass. Multiplayer is fun also. No map, so you gotta stay peeled to the screen and watch your back or your toast. Las Vegas looks good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on December 27, 2006, 02:38:46 PM
Gears of war is fun...especially with co-op with a friend. Constant shooting is my type of game...farg hiding.

Played Rainbow Six vegas...its cool too...gears of war was just more intense...but Vegas is definitely recommended...but its probably better playing 1-player mode and switching controllers with a friend when you die...the co-op play is ok but you have to choose which map you play, it doesn't let you go through the game together. Kind of sucks...the Conflict series are still the best in my opinion.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on December 28, 2006, 12:50:25 AM
I picked up a handful of PS2 games.... Bully, Scarface, Midnight Club 3, Okami, Resident Evil 4.   Should waste some good time. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 01:13:10 AM
I'm not really a gamer at all, I haven't bought a system since the original Playstation like 12 years ago, but I played the Wii tonight at a friend's house and I might buy one tomorrow.  We bowled for like two hours.  That shtein is fun.

Any of you guys have one?  I know it's more family friendly but I don't play them that much anyway.  Is it worth buying or does it get old quick?  And does it have the standard Madden, etc. games?  I don't know if Nintendo does them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on December 28, 2006, 01:15:35 AM
better do some research matty.

WII has Madden and other games, but they all have the motion control built in.  Some games it seems to work for the better, some for the worse.   Read IGN.com and gamespot.com reviews.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 28, 2006, 02:05:40 AM
Quote from: MURP on December 28, 2006, 12:50:25 AM
I picked up a handful of PS2 games.... Bully, Scarface, Midnight Club 3, Okami, Resident Evil 4.   Should waste some good time. 

Resident Evil 4 is amazing. You are going to love it. One of the best games I've ever played.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on December 28, 2006, 10:48:55 AM
Quote from: SunMo on December 27, 2006, 10:08:50 AM
started Gears of War last night and I really like it.  the weapons are a bit limited, but the graphics and gameplay are great.  this is probably the perfect shooter for me, i don't do well with a ton of stealth and sneaking around, so Splinter Cell probably isn't for me.  i am still leaning towards Rainbow Six: Vegas as my next purchase.

Since I didn't want socks & an Eagles t-shirt to be my only presents, I bought myself a Xbox 360 & a new HDTV for Xmas about 3 weeks ago. I picked up 4 games & just bought Gears of War last week. While it looked absolutely unbelievable in HD, I'm still getting used to the cover feature, so I've been primarily playing my daughter in Halo & Halo 2 until she gets sick of it.

I was really disappointed in F.E.A.R, which didn't feature graphics worthy of a game produced for the 360. Plus, there was not much innovative about it, other than the "slo mo" feature that I've seen in other games before (Max Payne).

My 2 favorite games so far are Half-Life 2 & Halo2, both of which were created for the old Xbox system.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2006, 11:22:43 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 01:13:10 AM
I'm not really a gamer at all, I haven't bought a system since the original Playstation like 12 years ago, but I played the Wii tonight at a friend's house and I might buy one tomorrow.  We bowled for like two hours.  That shtein is fun.

Any of you guys have one?  I know it's more family friendly but I don't play them that much anyway.  Is it worth buying or does it get old quick?  And does it have the standard Madden, etc. games?  I don't know if Nintendo does them.

I think the Wii was released with 30 games. More than x-box 360 & PS3 at their respective release dates.  You can just look at game cube's selection of games to see what kind if games are available, but Nintendo's thing with the Wii was to have more games available and better selection.  The other cool thing is you can go online and download alot of old nintendo (super nintendo and n64) and sega genesis games. Yes the Wii has Madden and I read its very cool, alot better than 360 and ps3.  The only problems I have heard so far have been a faulty strap on the one controller. Oh and as of now there is no online gaming feature, but nintendo said they will have an online community soon. Other than that I have not heard anything negative, but I would go to IGN like murp suggested also specific game reviews.  I think it's a solid system and I am probably going to pick it up sometime in the nxt few months. Its only $250!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 12:38:07 PM
thanks for the info.  yeah i'm doing some research on it now.  i've been video game-less for way too long, i prety sure i'm going to get one of those bad boys.  the boxing game i played last night almost made me sweat.  good times.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on December 28, 2006, 12:45:13 PM
Just make sure you don't throw your controller through the TV.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 02:34:28 PM
just read the reviews of madden 07 for the Wii and it looks fun as hell.  you actually have to do the juke moves and shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 28, 2006, 02:38:02 PM
im already selling my Madden 07 on Ebay for Xbox 360...it's just awful.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 28, 2006, 02:42:56 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 02:34:28 PMyou actually have to do the juke moves and shtein.

why in the hell would I want to do that??
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on December 28, 2006, 02:58:24 PM
That's what I don't understand about the Wii concerning like Madden, NBA 2k7, etc. Get your lazy ass outside and do it fo' real. I can understand the other games though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on December 28, 2006, 03:08:36 PM
Quote from: SunMo on December 28, 2006, 02:38:02 PM
im already selling my Madden 07 on Ebay for Xbox 360...it's just awful.

my friend and i are (were) madden fiends...but he got it on xbox...i played it once and that was it. I've stuck to ps2 madden 06 since. I do a fantasy draft anyways.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2006, 03:22:52 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on December 28, 2006, 02:58:24 PM
That's what I don't understand about the Wii concerning like Madden, NBA 2k7, etc. Get your lazy ass outside and do it fo' real. I can understand the other games though.

Yea like its real easy to get 5 or more friends together for a pick up game of b-ball or football anyday of the week. Christ most people don't even have that many friends. Ive been trying to get together some friends for a game of football for 2 yrs now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 03:33:19 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on December 28, 2006, 02:58:24 PM
That's what I don't understand about the Wii concerning like Madden, NBA 2k7, etc. Get your lazy ass outside and do it fo' real. I can understand the other games though.

so it makes it less fun because you're doing more than just hitting buttons?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on December 28, 2006, 03:34:36 PM
i've played madden 07 on the Wii...it's pretty close to awesome. best madden game in a long time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on December 28, 2006, 03:38:20 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 03:33:19 PM
Quote from: Dillen37 on December 28, 2006, 02:58:24 PM
That's what I don't understand about the Wii concerning like Madden, NBA 2k7, etc. Get your lazy ass outside and do it fo' real. I can understand the other games though.

so it makes it less fun because you're doing more than just hitting buttons?

Is there the option to not have to jump around? I see what some hardcore players look like in the game stores. They look like they are straining just to keep their cells dividing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 03:45:52 PM
from what i've seen you don't even have to stand up for madden, it's mostly just different hand motions with the remote. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on December 28, 2006, 04:45:03 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on December 28, 2006, 03:33:19 PM
so it makes it less fun because you're doing more than just hitting buttons?
To me, yeah...then again, I see the point of not being able to have people get together all at the same time and play.

I dunno, it's just my opinion. Of course I'd have to play Madden on the Wii to be behind the opinion 100%.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on January 02, 2007, 02:19:05 PM
a friend of mine gave me Guitar Hero II for the PS2 on sunday night.

i'm addicted as all hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 02, 2007, 02:36:13 PM
i still haven't been able to find a Wii.  sold out everywhere.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 02, 2007, 03:33:13 PM
I figured out the issues with the injuries for madden 07. turned out my memory card got corrupted when my PS2 frooze, therefore leading the injuries to not work on my franchise.  so i had to erase all my files and start all over again.  i downloaded the updated rosters from madden mania. the new long snapper for the birds is on there.  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 02, 2007, 05:52:44 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on January 02, 2007, 02:36:13 PM
i still haven't been able to find a Wii.  sold out everywhere.

My little brother has been obsessed with getting a PS3, he called Walmart yesterday and they were in stock, so he bought one.

Up until now I've resisted the urge to play any of the Lego Star Wars game. Well, someone bought me Lego Star Wars 2 for Christmas and it's fun as hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 02, 2007, 06:02:58 PM
yeah i went to Best Buy the other day when they opened up thinking I could snag a Wii, they had none, but they had a whole shteinload of PS3s.  Dude told me they were like $699.  that is retarded.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 02, 2007, 06:06:14 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on January 02, 2007, 06:02:58 PM
yeah i went to Best Buy the other day when they opened up thinking I could snag a Wii, they had none, but they had a whole shteinload of PS3s.  Dude told me they were like $699.  that is retarded.

I tried to talk my brother into getting a 360 but he didn't want to hear it. Told him that Blu Ray is gonna be just like Betamax, but since he wasn't alive when that was competing with the VCR he thinks I'm making it up. The Wii seems to be the more popular console right now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 03, 2007, 06:43:29 PM
Blu ray is going to be good. It has a much higher capacity than HD DVD and regular DVDs and has great picture quality. Right now the 360 is the best system because it has the most and best games, but the PS3 is going to be a hell of a system. Games like MGS4, Final Fantasy XIII and Versus. All 3 systems IMO are going to do very well.

I'd recommend a 360 right now over all systems, but down the road, probably PS3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on January 03, 2007, 07:00:26 PM
Quote from: King Cole on January 03, 2007, 06:43:29 PM
Blu ray is going to be good. It has a much higher capacity than HD DVD and regular DVDs and has great picture quality. Right now the 360 is the best system because it has the most and best games, but the PS3 is going to be a hell of a system. Games like MGS4, Final Fantasy XIII and Versus. All 3 systems IMO are going to do very well.

I'd recommend a 360 right now over all systems, but down the road, probably PS3.

To stay true to SD's comparison, Betamax quality was much better than VHS as well.  Doesn't mean that blu-ray won't do well, but being higher quality is not a guarantee.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 03, 2007, 07:08:11 PM
Ultimately people are going to buy the best 'gaming system', that's why I think the Blu Ray feature in the PS3 is a waste. If they didn't add it and just featured a regular DVD player than they'd probably sell as many units and be able to cut costs considerably.
My brother tried arguing that Blu Ray is the next thing and DVDs are going to be like VHS tapes, I just don't see that coming about. First off I can get a DVD for $10-15 whereas on Blu Ray it's going to run $30. I can't imagine people rebuilding their movie library because they suddenly have a PS3 with a Blu Ray player. Also, it's not like every household has a Hi-Def T.V. handy to hook it up too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 03, 2007, 07:27:07 PM
I thought it was going to hurt their sales too, but every single PS3 unit sold that was shipped at launch. $600 isn't what it used to be and now kids in their teens can afford that with some weeks of work at minimum wage.

But regular DVDs definitely won't be obsolete. Companies may focus more on HD DVD and Blu Ray, but DVDs won't be obsolete. At least not for a long long time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on January 03, 2007, 07:53:12 PM
Eventually everything's obsolete.

Heck, in my short 36 years:

Music:
- records
- casette tapes
- 8-tracks
- mini-tapes

Movies
- reel-to-reel (When in college, I had to learn to thread one of these in an education class.  Was even graded on it.  Never used one.)
- SpectraVision
- VHS (I still have a VCR.  Why?  I don't know.)
- Beta
- Laser Disc

Video Games:
- Odyssey
- Pong
- Atari
- Intellivision
- Colecovision
- Nnitendo (and successors)
- Sega
- PS1
- DreamCast
- PS2
- X-Box

Computers:
- My first computer was a Vic-20.  That's all that really needs to be said.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 03, 2007, 11:55:44 PM
Quote from: King Cole on January 03, 2007, 07:27:07 PM
I thought it was going to hurt their sales too, but every single PS3 unit sold that was shipped at launch. $600 isn't what it used to be and now kids in their teens can afford that with some weeks of work at minimum wage.

But regular DVDs definitely won't be obsolete. Companies may focus more on HD DVD and Blu Ray, but DVDs won't be obsolete. At least not for a long long time.

Playstation has a huge fanbase, it's no shock they sold every unit. What I'm saying is in the long run nobody's gonna give two shteins which system has Blu Ray or not, it's going to be games that ultimately define the console.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 04, 2007, 06:25:43 AM
The low numbers probably helped boost the percentage there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 04, 2007, 08:10:01 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on January 04, 2007, 06:25:43 AM
The low numbers probably helped boost the percentage there.
Just a little bit.   It seems that out of the console war for this year the Wii is the clear winner.  PS3 while a great system when they utilize it was outfitted w/a dvd blue ray that really is losing the war with HD DVD.  From a gaming aspect the BlueRay has more storage space but is harder to program. 

The 360 took the smart route by using an external drive which if the Blue Ray somehow makes a turnaround they could sell external blueray drives. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on January 04, 2007, 09:26:17 AM
the same guy who warned me of the PS3 launch shortages (back on this post (http://www.concretefield.com/forum/index.php?topic=14786.msg467810#msg467810)) was telling me a few days ago that the only reason the PS3 "sold out" at launch was because there were so few of them.

that in the past 2 weeks, 75% of the gamestops in the area had PS3 in stock. no one is really buying them right now. sure some hard core gamers get them, but they arent selling nearly as well as they would have hoped. EB Games and Gamestops have canceled orders to sony for more for the next few weeks until they see how they sell the ones that they have in stock. a few stores have shifted their floorplan to put PS3 stuff in the back.

XBox 360's sold the most over the holiday shopping season, followed by the Nintendo DS (and DS Lite combind), then Wii (which would have sold tons more had they been in stock, Wii shipments apparenly do not last more than an hour after arrival).

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 04, 2007, 04:05:58 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on January 03, 2007, 11:55:44 PM
Quote from: King Cole on January 03, 2007, 07:27:07 PM
I thought it was going to hurt their sales too, but every single PS3 unit sold that was shipped at launch. $600 isn't what it used to be and now kids in their teens can afford that with some weeks of work at minimum wage.

But regular DVDs definitely won't be obsolete. Companies may focus more on HD DVD and Blu Ray, but DVDs won't be obsolete. At least not for a long long time.

Playstation has a huge fanbase, it's no shock they sold every unit. What I'm saying is in the long run nobody's gonna give two shteins which system has Blu Ray or not, it's going to be games that ultimately define the console.

I agree. PS3 will have a really strong lineup down the line with games like MGS4, GT5, FFXIII, GTA, DMC, etc. The reason I think PS3 will do well is because of the great games it will have, combined with Blu Ray, which will allow developers to fully take the games to their potential. Oblivion on the 360 had to cut down on a lot of graphical details because they couldn't fit all of it on a DVD. With Blu Ray and HD DVD for 360 even, developers will be able to do more with games because they have a much higher capacity. So I think for Sony Blu Ray plays a part, but ultimately it will be the games, and Sony always has a strong lineup of great series for their systems.

I plan on owning all 3 systems, but I won't get a Wii for a while. Right now a 360 and a PS3 are enough for me. Even though the only PS3 game I have is Resistance.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on January 04, 2007, 04:08:27 PM
I'm thinking of splurging on a Sega Genesis.

Centurion of Rome was a dope title.

Alien Syndrome, Altered Beast, Phantasy Star, Cyber Ball, R-Type just to name a few.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 04, 2007, 04:47:05 PM
Sometimes I start reading a post, get about three sentences in, and then realize it's Bunk78.   I hate myself extra special when that happens.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 04, 2007, 04:48:43 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on January 04, 2007, 04:47:05 PM
Sometimes I start reading a post, get about three sentences in, and then realize it's Bunk78.

C+/3.14
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 04, 2007, 04:57:00 PM
My buddy just bought a Wii. Gonna give it a whirl tonight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 04, 2007, 05:00:43 PM
I beat the game Prey for 360 recently. I liked it a lot. Playing Call of Duty 3 currently. Kinda disappointed. Not as good as CoD2. Less weapons, weaker missions, more cut scenes, and the maps are too linear. Also there are some slow downs. Solid game so far but not as good as CoD2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 04, 2007, 05:01:23 PM
I played Wii, 360, and PS3 for the first time a couple nights ago.  The Wii was easily the most fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 04, 2007, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: mussa on January 04, 2007, 04:57:00 PM
My buddy just bought a Wii. Gonna give it a whirl tonight.

that farger.  i've been looking for one for almost two weeks now.  of course, i have a job, and from what i hear you can't get one unless you run in the store the second they open.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 04, 2007, 05:06:19 PM
If you want one really bad then try finding out a couple days before which stores are getting them in. Then go in to work late if you can. Unfortunately that same problem prevented me from getting a PS3 for a while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 04, 2007, 11:31:46 PM


Quote from: phattymatty on January 04, 2007, 05:03:51 PM
Quote from: mussa on January 04, 2007, 04:57:00 PM
My buddy just bought a Wii. Gonna give it a whirl tonight.

that farger.  i've been looking for one for almost two weeks now.  of course, i have a job, and from what i hear you can't get one unless you run in the store the second they open.

Yea he works in a mall, so he'd just call to see if they got them in daily. got lucky yesterday and walked over to the store and got it. they didn't have any extra controllers though, he only had one.

Played Excite Truck and wii sports. Excite Truck was pretty badass.  Bowled and played baseball in wii sports. my freakin arm hurts from baseball. longest homerun, 593 ft out of the stadium. very very very cool with the new controller  :yay :yay

I can't wait to buy one myself. I was going to wait until I bought an HDTV, not anymore. 

Also played Need for Speed Carbon for 360. Very fun racing game with crazy graphics

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 05, 2007, 02:48:51 PM
New 360? (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156216)

Looks like the 360 is getting updated sooner rather than later. The new version is going to have a larger HDD (120GB), a cooler processor, and a HDMI port. The current premium version will be priced to $299 (New Core Version) and the newer version will (Zephyr) be priced at $499.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on January 13, 2007, 06:53:51 PM
i bought a Wii today, with madden 07. which after you get past the learning curve of the motion controls, it rocks.

this console is pretty close to awesome as anything i have played before.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 01, 2007, 01:47:10 PM
Just started playng F.E.A.R. for the 360. It plays a lot like a standard XBox game, nothing special as far as graphics goes. It's sort of like Half Life meets Doom meets Black - but not as good. Still...it's a fun game to play which overall is the most important thing.

Anyone play Lost Planet yet? Game looks good but I've heard mixed reviews.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 01, 2007, 01:52:12 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 01, 2007, 01:47:10 PM
Just started playng F.E.A.R. for the 360. It plays a lot like a standard XBox game, nothing special as far as graphics goes. It's sort of like Half Life meets Doom meets Black - but not as good. Still...it's a fun game to play which overall is the most important thing.

Anyone play Lost Planet yet? Game looks good but I've heard mixed reviews.

I'm trying to sell my copy of FEAR on e-bay right now. It was the first game I bought & easily the the one that most disappointed me out of the 8 I have. Being a fan of both FPS & horror games, I thought it as going to be great, but was let down by the graphics & variety of enemies.

I a huge fan of the zombie genre & have been playing Dead Rising for the past 3 weeks. I'm also trying to get a feel for Lost Planet & will probably make that my next purchase.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 01, 2007, 01:58:48 PM
Quote from: Beermonkey on February 01, 2007, 01:52:12 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 01, 2007, 01:47:10 PM
Just started playng F.E.A.R. for the 360. It plays a lot like a standard XBox game, nothing special as far as graphics goes. It's sort of like Half Life meets Doom meets Black - but not as good. Still...it's a fun game to play which overall is the most important thing.

Anyone play Lost Planet yet? Game looks good but I've heard mixed reviews.

I'm trying to sell my copy of FEAR on e-bay right now. It was the first game I bought & easily the the one that most disappointed me out of the 8 I have. Being a fan of both FPS & horror games, I thought it as going to be great, but was let down by the graphics & variety of enemies.

I a huge fan of the zombie genre & have been playing Dead Rising for the past 3 weeks. I'm also trying to get a feel for Lost Planet & will probably make that my next purchase.
The enemies never change? Well that sucks, I've played it for about 3 hours and its the same generic bad guys. They had one guy come out with shields and shtein - he was a little tough to kill, there was also some thing with goggles that was really fast but once you activated your special powers he was an easy kill. Did you try trading it in? That's what I plan on doing as soon as I beat it.
I'll have to check out Dead Rising, I love the plot of the game but my buddy told me you use 2 X 4s and stuff as your weapons and that finding stuff in the mall got confusing. Think I'll rent it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on February 01, 2007, 02:17:54 PM
Trading in games is a HUGE rip-off.

I routinely sell games on ebay when i am through with them and get two to three times trade in value.

I just sold Madden 06 on ebay for $17, trade in value is about $3
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 01, 2007, 02:28:19 PM
i agree Wing.  Ill never trade in games again.  Ebay is the only way to go IMO. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 01, 2007, 04:33:21 PM
God of War 2 comes out sometime in Feb right?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on February 01, 2007, 05:21:24 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on January 05, 2007, 02:48:51 PM
The current premium version will be priced to $299 (New Core Version) and the newer version will (Zephyr) be priced at $499.
Good. About 2 weeks ago my friend told me about a price drop sometime around February. I couldn't bring myself to spend $400 on a video game system (the $300 one is an awful deal compared to the $400) then plus two or three games I'd get when I buy the 360 which would be about $600 total.

Quote from: Wingspan on February 01, 2007, 02:17:54 PM
Trading in games is a HUGE rip-off.

I routinely sell games on ebay when i am through with them and get two to three times trade in value.

I just sold Madden 06 on ebay for $17, trade in value is about $3
eBay is awesome. Two years ago I sold 16 games that were all atleast a year old. About 7 of the games were out of date sports games. I got $185.  I just sold Madden 07 for $38.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 01, 2007, 08:30:36 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 01, 2007, 04:33:21 PM
God of War 2 comes out sometime in Feb right?

March 13th... and I absolutely can't wait.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 01, 2007, 09:54:09 PM
Feva:God of War::QB Eagles:Tecmo Super Bowl
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 09:57:14 AM
i bought Rainbow 6 Vegas on Ebay for $51 and the dude ripped me off :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 02, 2007, 10:01:27 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 09:57:14 AM
i bought Rainbow 6 Vegas on Ebay for $51 and the dude ripped me off :(
How so?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 10:03:08 AM
he didn't send the game, and now he is not a member of ebay anymore.  i'm going through their dispute process, but i paid with cashiers check, so i'm not sure if i'm covered the same way as if i would have paid using paypal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 02, 2007, 10:08:43 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 09:57:14 AMi bought Rainbow 6 Vegas on Ebay for $51 and the dude ripped me off

eBay has become eScam, eHassle, eVoid at all costs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 02, 2007, 10:14:08 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 10:03:08 AM
he didn't send the game, and now he is not a member of ebay anymore.  i'm going through their dispute process, but i paid with cashiers check, so i'm not sure if i'm covered the same way as if i would have paid using paypal.
Ouch, that sucks. I ordered a book for school last semester and the same thing happened. I filed a claim and eventually got my money back. I paid with a credit card, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 02, 2007, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 10:03:08 AM
he didn't send the game, and now he is not a member of ebay anymore.  i'm going through their dispute process, but i paid with cashiers check, so i'm not sure if i'm covered the same way as if i would have paid using paypal.

I'm dealing with a fleshpophead buyer right now. I sold my copy of FEAR to this dude at an auction that ended 2 weeks ago today & I still haven't received payment. The thing that kills me, is that when I look at his feedback, he's bought stuff since & has had people comment what a fast payor he is.

I'm giving the little dork until Monday, then filing for non-payment.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: dis12 on February 02, 2007, 11:29:04 AM
Quote from: Beermonkey on February 02, 2007, 11:24:53 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 10:03:08 AM
he didn't send the game, and now he is not a member of ebay anymore.  i'm going through their dispute process, but i paid with cashiers check, so i'm not sure if i'm covered the same way as if i would have paid using paypal.

I'm dealing with a fleshpophead buyer right now. I sold my copy of FEAR to this dude at an auction that ended 2 weeks ago today & I still haven't received payment. The thing that kills me, is that when I look at his feedback, he's bought stuff since & has had people comment what a fast payor he is.

I'm giving the little dork until Monday, then filing for non-payment.
obviously, he doesn't know who you are.  He better not tell you he's a Dallas fan
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 02, 2007, 11:32:33 AM
In any Ebay sale I put up I always make the buyer use paypal and make it clear that payment must be recieved in 3 days.  I havnt had an issue yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 02, 2007, 11:42:06 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 01, 2007, 01:58:48 PMThe enemies never change? Well that sucks, I've played it for about 3 hours and its the same generic bad guys. They had one guy come out with shields and shtein - he was a little tough to kill, there was also some thing with goggles that was really fast but once you activated your special powers he was an easy kill. Did you try trading it in? That's what I plan on doing as soon as I beat it.
I'll have to check out Dead Rising, I love the plot of the game but my buddy told me you use 2 X 4s and stuff as your weapons and that finding stuff in the mall got confusing. Think I'll rent it.

Yeah, in FEAR, you're basically dealing with about 4 types enemies, not including these half-assed ghosts you fight at the end. I wanted to poop on the box & leave in front of EB Games as a warning to others.

As others have said, I don't bother trading games in any more (unless they're older & have no resale value).

In Dead Rising, you can basically use anything as a weapon: benches, flower pots, propane tanks, as well traditional weapons like chain saws, shotguns, submachine guns & katanas. There is also a lot of unlockable content, which gives it more of a replat value than some other games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on February 02, 2007, 11:50:17 AM
Finally was able to score a Wii last night.  It's farging awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 02, 2007, 12:06:30 PM
I picked up Saints Row, i like it in a i cant wait for GTA for 360.  If anyone has this, is there a way to bang hookers like GTA?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 02, 2007, 12:38:03 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 01, 2007, 08:30:36 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 01, 2007, 04:33:21 PM
God of War 2 comes out sometime in Feb right?

March 13th... and I absolutely can't wait.

Check out the "Colossal Encounter" Video Preview (http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/godofwar2/news.html?sid=6164999&tag=topslot;title;2&om_act=convert&click=topslot) for God of War 2.  Looks incredible.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 02, 2007, 03:17:16 PM
Quote from: MURP on February 02, 2007, 11:32:33 AM
In any Ebay sale I put up I always make the buyer use paypal and make it clear that payment must be recieved in 3 days.  I havnt had an issue yet.

Thanks, I've sold about 35 items on Ebay & this is the first I had a problem. I definitely will be adding the timeline for payment from now on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 02, 2007, 04:08:06 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 02, 2007, 10:03:08 AM
he didn't send the game, and now he is not a member of ebay anymore.  i'm going through their dispute process, but i paid with cashiers check, so i'm not sure if i'm covered the same way as if i would have paid using paypal.

Be really careful with ebay. Only buy games on there from the big names that have thousands of positive feedbacks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 11, 2007, 09:44:11 PM
Greatest retro games (http://www.gamedaily.com/images/we-love-retro-games)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 11, 2007, 10:19:11 PM
I won't be excited for a video game to come out until I start seeing ads/stories about Gears Of War 2. Hopefully they don't make me wait too long.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 12, 2007, 04:03:45 AM
God of War 2 review for PS2 from IGN. In case you are too lazy to click it got a 9.7:

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/763/763624p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 12, 2007, 02:01:58 PM
very cool. i just started playing GOW1. the next one looks insane.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on February 12, 2007, 02:09:30 PM
Been playing my ancient Super NES  system with my son. Super Mario Bros is still pretty damn cool and addictive. I might pick up a few titles for the old system for him. He's a video gamer in training. Gotta corrupt him right so I have someone to play video games with.

Tried the EBAY thing and bought Starfox cause I remember it being cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 12, 2007, 02:11:15 PM
star fox for N64 was dope  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on February 13, 2007, 11:32:55 AM
Anyone else here got a Wii?  Whats your Wii console number?  I'll add you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 13, 2007, 12:15:43 PM
Quote from: King Cole on February 12, 2007, 04:03:45 AM
God of War 2 review for PS2 from IGN. In case you are too lazy to click it got a 9.7:

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/763/763624p1.html

Can.  Not.  Wait.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 14, 2007, 01:16:22 PM
i just bought a wii on ebay yesterday.

now i have to go read the tv thread because we're going to get a plasma and i have no idea what to look for.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 14, 2007, 01:21:20 PM
Feva...you've just about convinced me to at least rent God of War. Everytime I walk by a video game store...that's the main thing I look at now. farger.  >:(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 14, 2007, 02:20:20 PM
Hell, I'm considering buying a PS2 just to get GoW and GoWII
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 14, 2007, 03:26:02 PM
i think ps2 are pretty cheap right now and so are all the old games. GOW2 though is till going to sell for 50 bucks, which I think is a rip off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 14, 2007, 03:56:51 PM
Yah, that is a bad price.  But farg it..by the time I get through GoW 1 and all the other PS2 games I'd pick up on the cheap, GoW II will be available used and cheap(er).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 14, 2007, 07:00:31 PM
Quote from: hbionic on February 14, 2007, 01:21:20 PM
Feva...you've just about convinced me to at least rent God of War. Everytime I walk by a video game store...that's the main thing I look at now. farger.  >:(

The game is the shtein, man... I'm telling you.

farg renting it.  The damn thing is only $19.99 now and you'll just end up kicking yourself after you paid to rent it when you'll end up liking it so much, you'll just go out and buy it later anyway.

Quote from: mussa on February 14, 2007, 03:26:02 PM
i think ps2 are pretty cheap right now and so are all the old games. GOW2 though is till going to sell for 50 bucks, which I think is a rip off.

If GOW2 is as good as the original GOW (which everything I've seen says it's even a little better)... it's well worth the $50 price tag.  Easy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 15, 2007, 04:32:59 PM
top 10 Nintendo romances of all time (http://www.be-something.com/2007/02/14/top-10-nintendo-romances-of-all-time/)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 15, 2007, 06:13:38 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 14, 2007, 01:16:22 PM
i just bought a wii on ebay yesterday.

now i have to go read the tv thread because we're going to get a plasma and i have no idea what to look for.

Get an LCD or DLP before plasma. I suggest LCD. Great for both gaming, DVD movies, and for watching TV.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2007, 07:37:09 PM
I just put in GOW, I havn't played it since christmas time. it was alot harder than i remember.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 15, 2007, 08:34:53 PM
put it on the short bus settings.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on February 16, 2007, 10:48:19 AM
Quote from: King Cole on February 15, 2007, 06:13:38 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 14, 2007, 01:16:22 PM
i just bought a wii on ebay yesterday.

now i have to go read the tv thread because we're going to get a plasma and i have no idea what to look for.

Get an LCD or DLP before plasma. I suggest LCD. Great for both gaming, DVD movies, and for watching TV.

I have a DLP...and while the picture is amazing, and I am really happy with it. It is terrible for gaming.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 16, 2007, 10:49:22 AM
Plasma is supposedly better for sports AND gaming still.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on February 16, 2007, 11:40:40 AM
Take it to the TV thread - all this has been argued out already.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 16, 2007, 11:59:46 AM
Quote from: MURP on February 15, 2007, 08:34:53 PM
put it on the short bus settings.

i have it saved on normal. it just took sometime to get the controls down again. i am at the part where the "oracle" is hanging on rope and you have to climb all over to get to her in time. tried it once and time ran out. took me sometime to figure out the two pillars on top of each other gets you to that point. cool game  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 16, 2007, 12:37:31 PM
I remember that part well, it sucked and was fairly difficult.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 16, 2007, 03:45:34 PM
You guys got stuck there?

MURP... maybe you need to be on that short bus alongside mussa.  :-D

Btw... mussa, it sounds as if you haven't even gotten to the Temple of Pandora yet.  You've got pretty far to go in that game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 16, 2007, 04:12:05 PM
i wouldn't say i got stuck there, as soon as i entered the level i saw one pillar and drug it to the fountain and tried, not high enough, so then i drug it over to the right and got those boxes. then ran around the level and back to the beginning to realize there was two pillars. ha, then i realized i could drop them on top of each other once i found the 2nd pillar. so  i wasn't stuck, i just didn't see the 2nd pillar right away. 

yea, like i said i got the game around x-mas and only played a little bit, then put madden back in and forgot about it until recently. awesome game, can't wait to get farther.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 16, 2007, 04:45:25 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 16, 2007, 03:45:34 PM
You guys got stuck there?

MURP... maybe you need to be on that short bus alongside mussa.  :-D


oh, i def used the short bus settings.  Thats why I advised for it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 16, 2007, 05:49:18 PM
You beat the game before haven't you MURP?

mussa... you better hurry up, man... only about a month 'til GOW 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 16, 2007, 07:46:23 PM
yeah i beat the game.  It was a grand finish.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on February 17, 2007, 01:01:03 PM
I'm probably getting a 360 today. Wal Mart has the $400 one that comes with a free game like Burnout, which I wanted to get anyways. The price drop isn't going to be for a long time so farg it.


I bought it. Rented Tony Hawk 8 and it's the best, most realistic skating game I've ever played. Most of you wouldnt appreciate it most likely if you didnt skateboard but it's sick.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 19, 2007, 05:21:23 PM
Video game based on "The 300" on PSP (http://www.destructoid.com/300-march-to-glory-screens-29915.phtml)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 19, 2007, 05:57:18 PM
that looks like shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 20, 2007, 03:40:20 PM
Wii's first online multi-player game due out sometime in late spring:

http://www.smashbros.com/en/movie/index.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 20, 2007, 03:46:55 PM
my wii is scheduled to arrive on friday.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on February 20, 2007, 03:54:44 PM
I just finally was able to find a second set of controllers for the Wii on sunday.

If you're looking for them, the Toys R Us in King of Prussia had about 100 of them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2007, 02:46:04 PM
i have enough cash to buy a new 360 game, what should i buy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 21, 2007, 02:49:05 PM
I'm assuming you have Gears Of War.

Get FIFA, I hate soccer and actually enjoyed playing the game.

I didn't like Lost Planet, but everyone I know who got it likes it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2007, 02:55:16 PM
FIFA didn't great great reviews

i'm thinking either Rainbow Six or NBA Street Homecourt
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 21, 2007, 02:55:30 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2007, 02:46:04 PM
i have enough cash to buy a new 360 game, what should i buy?

That's a trick question.  The correct answer is a massage in Chinatown with happy ending.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2007, 02:57:22 PM
why pay for something i can do myself
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 21, 2007, 02:57:57 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2007, 02:55:16 PM
FIFA didn't great great reviews

i'm thinking either Rainbow Six or NBA Street Homecourt

Yeah I forgot about Rainbow Six, I heard it was a pretty sick game.

I'd like to change my answer to that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2007, 03:43:57 PM
Saints Row is fun Sun.  Its basically GTA, more gang oriented.  Look for it used. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on February 22, 2007, 10:23:45 AM
NBA Street: Homecourt is awesome.  I suggest that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 22, 2007, 10:25:47 AM
I went with Rainbow Six.  I'll probably play it tonight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 22, 2007, 11:31:42 AM
First next gen Star Wars game due out in November: Force Unleashed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBDvawa2HLA). You start out as a Sith and play as Vaders apprentice.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on February 22, 2007, 11:33:40 AM
Um, isn't a sith lord "higher" than Vader?  Vader was the Emporer's apprentice, right??

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 22, 2007, 11:36:34 AM
Sith is simply the dark side of the force.  Just because you're "Sith" doesn't mean you're a "Sith lord".

I've seen all the Star Wars movies only once, and I knew that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 22, 2007, 11:37:52 AM
if you are Vader's apprentice, why did the clip show the storm troopers getting farged up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 22, 2007, 11:50:09 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 22, 2007, 11:37:52 AM
if you are Vader's apprentice, why did the clip show the storm troopers getting farged up
I was wondering that myself.
QuoteThis entry in the Star Wars saga casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice", unveiling new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. As its name implies, The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time anywhere in videogaming.

Quote from: FFatPatt on February 22, 2007, 11:36:34 AM
Sith is simply the dark side of the force.  Just because you're "Sith" doesn't mean you're a "Sith lord".

I've seen all the Star Wars movies only once, and I knew that.
Correct, or more simply put, the Sith is the Force's evil version of the Jedi.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 22, 2007, 11:54:26 AM
wow, that game sounds awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 22, 2007, 11:59:21 AM
I hope it doesn't wind up like KOTOR 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 22, 2007, 12:07:44 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on February 22, 2007, 11:59:21 AM
I hope it doesn't wind up like KOTOR 2.
Worst game sequel ever.

KOTOR 3 is being rumored for 08'. I'd rather them take their time than put out another piece of crap like 2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on February 22, 2007, 12:11:31 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on February 22, 2007, 11:36:34 AM
Sith is simply the dark side of the force.  Just because you're "Sith" doesn't mean you're a "Sith lord".

I've seen all the Star Wars movies only once, and I knew that.

See them a couple more times, dook.

QuoteWithin the fictional Star Wars universe, the term Sith is used to describe two separate but related groups. The most common use of the word applies to a cult of warrior priests devoted to the dark side of the Force, serving as the counterparts of the Jedi Knights. This article deals primarily with this group, the leaders of which were known as "Sith Lords."

The second group was a near-human race enslaved by the aforementioned cult, who later took the name of this race as their own.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 22, 2007, 12:29:24 PM
Sith wikpedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sith)
Sith Star Wars databank (http://www.starwars.com/databank/organization/thesith/)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 22, 2007, 01:30:51 PM
No.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 25, 2007, 07:43:12 PM
Rainbow Six is awesome, definitely better than Gears of War
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 25, 2007, 07:49:01 PM
So I've decided that I'm not gonna buy a next gen system.  I been on XBOX for years (after my first PS2 died), and the XBOX died months ago.  I'm gonna buy a PS2 and plunder the used bin for all the best games I never played on PS2.

For $150 I'm gonna get a brand new system and a fistfull of great games.  It'll tide me over just fine.

Any PS2 suggestions welcome.

So far my "want" list includes:

QuoteShadow of the Colossus
God of War
God of War II
Gladius
Dynasty Tactics 2
Rogue Galaxy (same people as made Dark Cloud)
World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
Prince of Persia Sands of Time
Dragon Quest VIII
Okami
Final Fantasy XII

had these on XBOX, loved 'em so much, will buy 'em again for PS2
NFL 2k5
Gladius
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 25, 2007, 07:54:09 PM
What genres do you like? Resident Evil 4 is a must buy, get the other 2 Prince of Persias as well.

Gran Turismo 4 was awesome if you like racing games. Tell me what genres and I can recommend plenty of games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 25, 2007, 07:56:40 PM
Not a fan of horror games or FPSers.  GT4 is only mildly intriguing...I always hit a wall with those hard core driving games, where I've got to become some kind of goddamned driving game geek to progress, and so I drop it. 

I like RPGs and strategy games...turn based or real time doesn't really matter, if the game is well made.  Otherwise, I just generally dig good games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 25, 2007, 08:04:39 PM
I'd really give RE4 a rent at least. It is one of the best action/adventure games I've ever played. They input a small RPG element into it too, but overall it is just great. A lot less horror-like than the others, but still has the horror story to it.

Deus Ex, Metal Gear Solid 3, Grand Theft Auto series, Devil May Cry series, Star Ocean 3: Til the End of Time if you like RPGs it is great. Those are some. Also other RPGs you could try are the Shadow Hearts and Suikoden series.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 25, 2007, 08:05:41 PM
I'll look into those.  From the used bin, you can't go wrong.  I'm sure I'll find a game or two I really dig, and it don't cost much..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 25, 2007, 08:44:04 PM
Conflict: Global Terror
Conflict: Vietnam
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 08:45:35 PM
Me and my girl have been trying to beat this level in GOW for almost an hr now.  Tried prob 20-30 times. Its the level where the floor drops if you don't kill everyone in time, I am guessing? Help a brotha out if you've beat it...

Dio, do you like 1st or 3rd person shooters? Black is awesome, and so is the Conflict Desert Storm 1 and 2. Mercenaries is also pretty fun, with cheats. Highly recommend any of these.
Devil May Cry series is good, similar to GOW and Prince of Persia.
Racing games, I'd have to say Grand Turismo series and also Burnout 3 is alot of fun, but not too realistic.
Grand Theft Auto is a game you can waste hours on...any version. Look up cheats though cause its tough.
Tony Hawk skateboard series is sweet and SSX 3 snowboarding is a cool game.
Madden is always in my PS2. NFL Street is fun also.

Oh and GUN, rent it or buy a used version.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 25, 2007, 08:47:01 PM
Your girl plays video games?  :o

That's almost perfect and the opposite of perfect at the same time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 08:52:52 PM
Quote from: hbionic on February 25, 2007, 08:47:01 PM
Your girl plays video games?  :o

That's almost perfect and the opposite of perfect at the same time.

That was my initial reaction also when i found out. We've been wasting the day away on movies and TV with the zesty weather, now we've moved to PS2. This damn level of GOW is impossible...

HELP!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 25, 2007, 08:53:00 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 25, 2007, 08:45:35 PMMercenaries is also pretty fun, with cheats. Highly recommend any of these.
Devil May Cry series is good, similar to GOW and Prince of Persia.
Racing games, I'd have to say Grand Turismo series and also Burnout 3 is alot of fun, but not too realistic.
Grand Theft Auto is a game you can waste hours on...any version. Look up cheats though cause its tough.
Tony Hawk skateboard series is sweet and SSX 3 snowboarding is a cool game.
Madden is always in my PS2. NFL Street is fun also.

Oh and GUN, rent it or buy a used version.  :yay

I've played the Tony Hawk stuff on XBOX, it's alright but not gonna sink 60 hours into it.  Same for the racing games I've played so far.  Devil May Cry pops on a lot of short lists, I'll add that to mine.  I also played Mercenaries for XBOX, and though I dug it for a while, I tired of it before finishing, just like the GTA games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:14:32 PM
seriously god of war people help..this has been going on forever!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 25, 2007, 09:15:56 PM
Yeah, the God of War talk here is what brought me around to the idea of going for the cheap option. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:16:53 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:14:32 PM
seriously god of war people help..this has been going on forever!


nevermind my girl just beat it! ha!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 25, 2007, 09:18:27 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:14:32 PM
seriously god of war people help..this has been going on forever!


If I remember correctly I just blasted em with all my magic and then slaughtered em as fast as possible. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:21:05 PM
Quote from: MURP on February 25, 2007, 09:18:27 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:14:32 PM
seriously god of war people help..this has been going on forever!


If I remember correctly I just blasted em with all my magic and then slaughtered em as fast as possible. 

yea that was the case for us. upgraded weapons and used magic, just enough...damn that took forever. might be the booooooooooze. old basy!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 09:33:09 PM
damn this game is awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 10:16:50 PM
k this is getting annoying. we're at the level with the 3 headed dogs, a plenty. anything diff, other than magic using,  kickin ass?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 25, 2007, 10:37:41 PM
i should let it be known that we are playing at normal level. not easy...so......yea help...3 headed dogs...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 26, 2007, 01:59:30 AM
ok. i beat the 3 headed doggs, yet it won't let me pas through the gates? what gives? that is incredibly accurate? u guys beat this game...whats the deal? again im playin, normal level...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 26, 2007, 09:13:08 AM
Everyone wants to talk GoW until someone is stuck I guess.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 26, 2007, 04:04:31 PM
finally found a strategy guide online and all is said was defeat the enemies and the flame wall will disappear. well the flame wall does not disappear for me after i beat everyone. must be a glitch or something. ghey.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 26, 2007, 04:09:14 PM
Weak sauce to you if you have to use 'guides' to beat video games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 26, 2007, 08:18:01 PM
teenagers playing the Halo theme music in mom's living room...

http://www.break.com/index/halo_theme_performed_live.html

not bad at all
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 26, 2007, 08:27:11 PM
That gave me wood
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 28, 2007, 10:58:02 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 26, 2007, 04:04:31 PM
finally found a strategy guide online and all is said was defeat the enemies and the flame wall will disappear. well the flame wall does not disappear for me after i beat everyone. must be a glitch or something. ghey.

Sorry Mussa... been gone for a few days.  :-D

Where exactly are you with the flame walls and 3 headed dogs?  In a big, circular arena (I believe it's called the Challenge of Poseidon)?  Are you having to fight any of those big cyclops at the same time?

Just trying to get a grip of where exactly in the game you are...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 28, 2007, 11:28:43 AM
I got my daughter Viva Pinata a few days ago, where you are in charge of improving a magical garden & managing the animals that eventually populate it.

I played with it for about 10 minutes, until she got mad because I kept smacking the guide person with a shovel, then built a fence around the snakes & birds, encouraging them to fight, then refusing to heal them.

To prepare her for life, I wanted to show her how a spiteful prick would manage a magical garden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 28, 2007, 11:31:58 AM
in other words, how God manages earth?  good lesson.

hail Jeebus
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 28, 2007, 11:33:25 AM
Quote from: Beermonkey on February 28, 2007, 11:28:43 AM
I played with it for about 10 minutes, until she got mad because I kept smacking the guide person with a shovel, then built a fence around the snakes & birds, encouraging them to fight, then refusing to heal them.

ha!  if the guide person was a mexican, it also teaches her another good lesson.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 28, 2007, 12:23:56 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 28, 2007, 11:33:25 AM
ha!  if the guide person was a mexican, it also teaches her another good lesson.

Her name is Leefos & she definitely has some hispanic qualities, including eyebrows drawn on with a Sharpie pen & an upgradeable leaf blower.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 28, 2007, 02:47:48 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 28, 2007, 10:58:02 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 26, 2007, 04:04:31 PM
finally found a strategy guide online and all is said was defeat the enemies and the flame wall will disappear. well the flame wall does not disappear for me after i beat everyone. must be a glitch or something. ghey.

Sorry Mussa... been gone for a few days.  :-D

Where exactly are you with the flame walls and 3 headed dogs?  In a big, circular arena (I believe it's called the Challenge of Poseidon)?  Are you having to fight any of those big cyclops at the same time?

Just trying to get a grip of where exactly in the game you are...

yeaup challenge of poseiden, exactly.  you just fight the 3 headed dogs big and small, no cyclops.  i beat them all and the flame walls don't disappear.  i did it 4 diff times, and thats not an easy level. there is nothing left to do, i'm just trapped in that circular area. so i looked up a guide to see if i was doing something wrong and it said just to defeat them all and the wall with disappear...so i contact sony's game department via email and have yet to hear back from them.  :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on February 28, 2007, 09:21:11 PM
I hope Feva gets his commission from Sony, since all this ranting about GoW made me pick up a copy tonight.

Hopefully, I won't be like a girl & have to come back to this thread for hints.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 01, 2007, 12:29:57 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 28, 2007, 02:47:48 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on February 28, 2007, 10:58:02 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 26, 2007, 04:04:31 PM
finally found a strategy guide online and all is said was defeat the enemies and the flame wall will disappear. well the flame wall does not disappear for me after i beat everyone. must be a glitch or something. ghey.

Sorry Mussa... been gone for a few days.  :-D

Where exactly are you with the flame walls and 3 headed dogs?  In a big, circular arena (I believe it's called the Challenge of Poseidon)?  Are you having to fight any of those big cyclops at the same time?

Just trying to get a grip of where exactly in the game you are...

yeaup challenge of poseiden, exactly.  you just fight the 3 headed dogs big and small, no cyclops.  i beat them all and the flame walls don't disappear.  i did it 4 diff times, and thats not an easy level. there is nothing left to do, i'm just trapped in that circular area. so i looked up a guide to see if i was doing something wrong and it said just to defeat them all and the wall with disappear...so i contact sony's game department via email and have yet to hear back from them.  :boo

You may have a farged up copy or something.  After everything is dead... you're supposed to be able to move onto 2 cyclopses and a bunch of archers with explosive arrows.

Does the game freeze up or anything or do you just run around forever with nowhere to go?


Quote from: Beermonkey on February 28, 2007, 09:21:11 PM
I hope Feva gets his commission from Sony, since all this ranting about GoW made me pick up a copy tonight.

It's only a matter of time before you're thanking me.

And just over 2 weeks 'til God of War 2!  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 09:16:03 AM
i bought madden for the wii yesterday.  it's possibly the collest thing i've ever played.  it's so interactive.  you actually have to do the motions for everything, hiking the ball, passing, stiff arms, jukes.  even the little things like calling for a fair catch and telling the crowd to shut up.

you look like an absolute idiot playing it but it's fun as hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 01, 2007, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 09:16:03 AM
i bought madden for the wii yesterday.  it's possibly the collest thing i've ever played.  it's so interactive.  you actually have to do the motions for everything, hiking the ball, passing, stiff arms, jukes.  even the little things like calling for a fair catch and telling the crowd to shut up.

you look like an absolute idiot playing it but it's fun as hell.

Agree totally...other that the glitch that it randomly crashes. It's by far the best madden in years.

I am about 5 seasons into it. Whereas i never played more than 2 or 3 over the course of real year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 11:07:59 AM
i really takes some getting used to though.  i'm not starting a season until i really get the hang of it.  granted, i haven't owned a video game system since original playstation, but i've always been good with picking up a controller and figuring out the moves fairly fast.  this is like learning vidoe games all over again.  especially running with the nunchuck, i can't do shtein with my left hand.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 01, 2007, 11:10:28 AM
I forget about the two buttons on the left hand all the time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 11:14:03 AM
the part i can't seem to grasp is that in the old maddens for playstation, the trigger on the right side was always speed burst, at least i think it was.  and now for this game it's dive, so everytime i start to break from the pack and want to speed up i dive to the ground and eff it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 01, 2007, 11:19:27 AM
Feva,
I'm just trapped, it doesn't freeze or anything. It has to be a bad copy of the game. Thats a bitch. I have some older games saved, I may try to go back a few stages and see if that helps...? Thanks for confirm.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 11:27:36 AM
you should write the game a letter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 01, 2007, 11:31:35 AM
Yeah, they'll totally read it, and care.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 01, 2007, 11:36:22 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 11:14:03 AM
the part i can't seem to grasp is that in the old maddens for playstation, the trigger on the right side was always speed burst, at least i think it was.  and now for this game it's dive, so everytime i start to break from the pack and want to speed up i dive to the ground and eff it up.

For me...the best part of the controls is being able to audible 1 player without scrolling through all of them. When you point to a WR pre snap, you dont have to guess his rout to change. and the defense is the same thing. changing any players "job" in about 1 second has made the game so much easier to control.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 01, 2007, 11:50:57 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 01, 2007, 11:31:35 AM
Yeah, they'll totally read it, and care.

for the most part it seems to be that way. i havn't gotten a response from anyone at sony and its been almost a week.  when i had a probem with madden (EA) they got back to me right away. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 01, 2007, 11:53:21 AM
I had a problem with Madden and the roster import the year Vick was on the cover.  They took care of it immediately.  Mussa, do a google search for GOW Glitch or something like that.  Im blocked from gaming sites here at work otherwise i would look. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 01, 2007, 12:08:05 PM
How to kill a brand (PS3) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R98qC0fd_1w)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 01, 2007, 12:16:48 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 01, 2007, 11:31:35 AM
Yeah, they'll totally read it, and care.

i was totally serious.  who the farg writes letters these days.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 03, 2007, 08:37:26 PM
called around to six stores near me...every one of them sold out of PS2s.  Two best buy locations, a circuit city, software etc., Kmart, and a gamestop.

edit:  make that eight stores.  called two Targets.  One of them said they had some in stock.  I went over there...no PS2s in stock, wasted 45 minutes.

fargers
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 03, 2007, 10:45:24 PM
Anyone  with Madden 07 for ps2 notcie how bad Dawkins is at tackling? He's prob the best tackler on the team in real life and in Maddee, he gets run the farg over.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 03, 2007, 10:46:01 PM
if I had a farging PS2, I might be able to commiserate.  but no...they're all sold the farg out everywhere
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 03, 2007, 11:13:55 PM
ever think about ordering it online?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 03, 2007, 11:22:20 PM
I can't have that kind of thing delivered to my apartment.  They can't leave it at my door, or it would be stolen.  If it's at the post office, going to collect it is the same as going to a store and waiting in line, except the post office is even worse than Best Buy as far as customer service goes.  Would have the advantage of knowing it's there though.  Could have it sent to work, but then I gotta carry it home on the subway in rush hour, which sucks.

So yeah, I've thought about it, but decided the best bet would be to go get one at the store myself.  Only they're sold out.  Waaahhh!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 03, 2007, 11:40:50 PM
Dio lives in New-Freaking-York-City, and can't find a PS2.  :-D

But seriously, can any of those outlets back order one for you?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 04, 2007, 07:30:07 AM
I didn't ask.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 04, 2007, 10:55:44 AM
I was in EB games yesterday and they had PS2's in stock.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 04, 2007, 11:58:27 AM
they had like two entire shelves full of them at my best buy the other day.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on March 04, 2007, 12:09:14 PM
I highly doubt anyone remembers, but anyways....anyone remember when I said I sold Madden on eBay twice and neither of them paid? I just sold a 360 Hard Drive and the dumbass sent me a message 5 minutes after he won and told me he wasn't going to pay. People are so farging stupid.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on March 04, 2007, 02:05:45 PM
I tried to rent God of War yesterday at Blockbuster....they wanted $8.65 for a week. I told her I'd rather just buy it.

farg.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 04, 2007, 02:17:18 PM
You can probably buy it for what, 15 bucks?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 04, 2007, 03:13:16 PM
CONTRA (http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/316074)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 05, 2007, 01:07:33 AM
Quote from: hbionic on March 04, 2007, 02:05:45 PM
I tried to rent God of War yesterday at Blockbuster....they wanted $8.65 for a week. I told her I'd rather just buy it.

farg.

They did you a favor.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 05, 2007, 12:04:15 PM
so exactly how many times have you had sex with this game?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 05, 2007, 01:01:34 PM
protected or unprotected?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 05, 2007, 01:06:07 PM
Is that a trick question?  Condoms take away all the feeling!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on March 06, 2007, 09:38:01 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 05, 2007, 01:07:33 AM
Quote from: hbionic on March 04, 2007, 02:05:45 PM
I tried to rent God of War yesterday at Blockbuster....they wanted $8.65 for a week. I told her I'd rather just buy it.

farg.

They did you a favor.

Based soley on your man-love for this game, I started playing it last night & found it very addicting.  I ended up playing until 2:00 am and feel like poo today.

Probably the nicest (and only) portrayal of naked female breasts in a PS2 game I've seen. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 12, 2007, 04:51:12 PM
guess what is released tomorrow.......
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 12, 2007, 04:57:46 PM
Guys of Witchcraft 2?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 12, 2007, 04:59:56 PM
farg GOW, farg that game!

*shakes fist in air*
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 12, 2007, 05:37:52 PM
Quote from: MURP on March 12, 2007, 04:51:12 PM
guess what is released tomorrow.......

Guess who's calling in sick to work tomorrow.

I'm already incredibly excited that tonight is the last night I'll ever go to sleep without experiencing GOW 2 in all its greatness.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on March 12, 2007, 06:56:09 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 12, 2007, 05:37:52 PMI'm already incredibly excited that tonight is the last night I'll ever go to sleep without experiencing GOW 2 in all its greatness.

:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 13, 2007, 11:45:39 PM
so how is it Feva?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 13, 2007, 11:55:00 PM
i picked up GOW2 and played about an hours worth.  It is just like the first one, except even more awesome.  The graphics are the best i've ever seen on the PS2 and the game play is even sicker than the first GOW.   So far so good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 14, 2007, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 13, 2007, 11:45:39 PM
so how is it Feva?

In-farging-credible.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 14, 2007, 08:27:15 PM
I picked it up today. Had to get used to the controls all over again. It definitely feels and plays pretty much identical to the first one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 14, 2007, 09:52:18 PM
when i was at game stop i asked if they had any Wii's in stock.  Guy said not until April.   Asked if they had PS3 in stock.... said oh yeah we have a couple of those if you want one.    Sony better get their act together. 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 14, 2007, 10:03:14 PM
Gamestop gets less Wii's than other big box outlets, or department stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, Walmart....ect..) so take that into account when looking for one.

The PS3 is very close to being on lifesupport. Developers are rumored to pull exclusives planned for the PS3...and the PS2 has outsold the PS3 since December 1. That's the worst sign. Nevermind that X-Box has outsold 2-1 in the same time period, and the Wii 4-1...6-1 depending on your source.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 14, 2007, 10:25:47 PM
point is the Wii is the top seller. price and i think the fact that its just something new, with controller thats makes it so fun. my boy has 360, Wii AND PS3. He plays Wii the most. loser...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 14, 2007, 10:28:22 PM
PS2 is selling like crazy not least because they dropped the price to 129.99
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 15, 2007, 03:57:58 AM
The PS3 is also 500 or 600 bucks, and has no big-time titles out now. Which is why it isn't selling like crazy. Once popular titles like Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy 13, Devil May Cry, Killzone 2, etc come out for it, it'll start selling.

Their mistake was having awful launch titles. Not just that, but besides Resistance, there hasn't been a must-buy at all. Even months after release.

I personally like the system itself a lot. There are a few minor bugs, but the OS is very nice and easy to use, has like 4 USB ports, WIFI, storage for all types of media.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 15, 2007, 07:56:09 AM
Its interesting though that the PS3 didnt knock out the competition like everyone thought it would.  Great system but its missing that big title to set it apart. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:49:21 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 14, 2007, 10:28:22 PM
PS2 is selling like crazy not least because they dropped the price to 129.99

can you still not find one?  i was at costco the other day and they had literally hundreds.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:50:29 AM
any of you dudes that have a Wii, give me your console numbers so we can be Wii friends.

i'm picking up Tiger Woods 07 today, that shtein looks fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 15, 2007, 09:55:25 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:49:21 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 14, 2007, 10:28:22 PM
PS2 is selling like crazy not least because they dropped the price to 129.99

can you still not find one?  i was at costco the other day and they had literally hundreds.

I haven't gone looking since then because we've already moved.  Except I'm staying in NY through end of month finishing up the job while she gets settled in Charm City.  It doesn't make sense to buy one up here right now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:57:35 AM
you're right, packing that thing up will be next to impossible.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on March 15, 2007, 10:01:04 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 14, 2007, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 13, 2007, 11:45:39 PM
so how is it Feva?

In-farging-credible.

I picked up GOW 2 last night & played it until 1:00 & am very, very happy.

In the the first 30 or so minutes of the game, you're fighting a 200 ft tall statue, banging 2 large-breasted girls in a bath & getting a glimpse of what I thought was shaved hoo hoo during a cut scene.

:cfhead :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2007, 10:07:05 AM
ps2 is still 129.99??!!?? wow. thats crazy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 15, 2007, 10:12:52 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:57:35 AM
you're right, packing that thing up will be next to impossible.

yeah, that would be a problem.  not to mention I don't have a TV to plug it into...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 10:30:37 AM
i was joking but yes, no tv might put a damper on the video games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 15, 2007, 10:33:35 AM
yeah, I know you were.  thats why I said it would be a problem to pack.

but then I confused matters with the tv remark

i'll improve next time
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 10:42:27 AM
good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 15, 2007, 10:43:46 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:50:29 AM
any of you dudes that have a Wii, give me your console numbers so we can be Wii friends.

i'm picking up Tiger Woods 07 today, that shtein looks fun.

I've been debating on Tiger Woods 07 or SSX Blur for a few days. Although, between Trauma Center and Madden, both of those are keeping my interest.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 11:15:18 AM
i haven't played Trauma center.  it's fun?  but yeah i'm still loving madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on March 15, 2007, 11:15:27 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 15, 2007, 10:12:52 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 09:57:35 AM
you're right, packing that thing up will be next to impossible.

yeah, that would be a problem.  not to mention I don't have a TV to plug it into...

I have a very nice Sony Trinitron you can have at a bargain.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 15, 2007, 11:22:15 AM
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just came out yesterday on xbox live for the 360!  Its the nintendo version from '89
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 15, 2007, 11:26:46 AM
i beat Rainbow Six Vegas, it was an awesome game.  i think i'm going to try out Ghost Recon 2 next.

i also bought MLB 2K7 which is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 15, 2007, 11:27:25 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 11:15:18 AM
i haven't played Trauma center.  it's fun?  but yeah i'm still loving madden.

I like it. It's a puzzle game more than anything. I skip past the stories at this point. It really helps getting the coordination down from both hands of the controls.

It's pretty fast paced and sometimes infuriating, but addicting. To me anyway.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2007, 11:28:57 AM
played  ps3, resistance fall of man , just 2 player head to head. pretty awesome. much easier to get used to being a ps2 player. nice graphics, crazy sound effects. also played the off road racing game for ps3, can't remember the name. pretty cool, challenging. can't wait to see when they start making games that can really take advantage of the ps3/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 15, 2007, 02:58:44 PM
Quote from: SunMo on March 15, 2007, 11:26:46 AM
i beat Rainbow Six Vegas, it was an awesome game.  i think i'm going to try out Ghost Recon 2 next.

i also bought MLB 2K7 which is pretty cool.
Let me know how you like GWAR 2, first one was good but difficult. Might pick up Rainbow 6 if I can find it at a decent price.
I replayed GOW on Hardcore and beat it. Its just as easy and short but the end boss is a little harder.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 15, 2007, 03:07:41 PM
I'll throw this out there to anyone who has a thought about it:

Suddenly, my PS2 stopped being able to connect online.  No idea why.  So, I deleted the online configuration, and tried to do a new one.  For some reason, the "auto detect" options are no longer working (it used to).  When I input the IP and DNS information manually, I'm able to successfully complete the online test on the config screen, but when I try to use Madden online, I get hung up at the DNAS screen, and finally get a -603 network error.

I called Sony and EA, and they were useless.  Told me to open ports, blah, blah, blah (which I never had to do before); trying that also didn't work.  Same result.  -603 error.

I even reset my router (linksys) to the default settings to scope it out, and no dice.

Anyone here have any ideas?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 03:07:50 PM
you can download all the old school nintendo games on the wii and tecmo bowl just came out this week.  $5.  i don't know if it uses the motion sensors though, it's probably just a regular remote.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 15, 2007, 04:03:47 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 15, 2007, 11:28:57 AM
played  ps3, resistance fall of man , just 2 player head to head. pretty awesome. much easier to get used to being a ps2 player. nice graphics, crazy sound effects. also played the off road racing game for ps3, can't remember the name. pretty cool, challenging. can't wait to see when they start making games that can really take advantage of the ps3/

Resistance is really fun online. Glitchers are starting to get out of control though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2007, 04:08:38 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 15, 2007, 03:07:50 PM
you can download all the old school nintendo games on the wii and tecmo bowl just came out this week.  $5.  i don't know if it uses the motion sensors though, it's probably just a regular remote.


what@! oh im buying a wii now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 15, 2007, 08:06:33 PM
Quote from: Beermonkey on March 15, 2007, 10:01:04 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 14, 2007, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 13, 2007, 11:45:39 PM
so how is it Feva?

In-farging-credible.

I picked up GOW 2 last night & played it until 1:00 & am very, very happy.

In the the first 30 or so minutes of the game, you're fighting a 200 ft tall statue, banging 2 large-breasted girls in a bath & getting a glimpse of what I thought was shaved hoo hoo during a cut scene.

:cfhead :cfhead :cfhead :cfhead


If it wasn't for my job getting in the way, I'd have beaten this thing by now.  I told Mrs. Feva when I bought the game, I was gonna be useless around the house for a while and dammit, I'm living up to my word.

The game just keeps getting better and better.  I just had a battle with "kid" Icarus (which was tight as hell)... and have plummeted underneath the Earth which happens to be resting on Atlas' shoulders.

Incredible game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on March 16, 2007, 09:40:27 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 15, 2007, 08:06:33 PM
If it wasn't for my job getting in the way, I'd have beaten this thing by now.  I told Mrs. Feva when I bought the game, I was gonna be useless around the house for a while and dammit, I'm living up to my word.

The game just keeps getting better and better.  I just had a battle with "kid" Icarus (which was tight as hell)... and have plummeted underneath the Earth which happens to be resting on Atlas' shoulders.

Incredible game.

I've played it until 1:00 am the last 2 nights & I feel like I'm a frigging high school kid. I'm more of a child than my 9 & 11 year olds.

I got to the part where you have to fight the "Horse Keeper" last night. I was literally like a retard staring at a ferris wheel when you beat him & get to smash his head repeatedly between two doors.  :drool

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 16, 2007, 09:56:56 AM
give me your wii number honkey so we can be wii friends.


my girl bought me tiger woods 07 yesterday and i's the most realistic golf game i've ever played.  maybe a little too realistic, i suck fat balls and i played until the basketball games were over last night til about 3 AM.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 16, 2007, 03:07:50 PM
HALO 3 slated for September (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/772/772950p1.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 20, 2007, 05:13:42 PM
Beat God of War 2 last night.

I can say that without a doubt... this one blows GOW 1 out of the water... and you all know how I feel about that one.

Everything from the story to the graphics to the audio to the boss battles are among the best I've ever seen.

Nice litte plot twist at the end as well.

The only negative I can really put on it is the ending... seemed pretty anti-climactic but it's because it's obviously leading into a 3rd game (which is the 3rd and final part of the story).

Absolutely incredible game.  SERIOUS contender for Game of the Year.  The thing that will work against it is that it came out in the beginning of the year (so there's time to forget) while all the next gen titles will hit later on this year.

God of War 2 - 10 out of 10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 20, 2007, 05:14:28 PM
Feva has officially crossed over from obsessed to insane about this game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 20, 2007, 05:22:01 PM
God of War 2, asswipe... God of War 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 20, 2007, 05:26:13 PM
Mario Brothers 3 was better
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 20, 2007, 05:28:36 PM
You can die now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 20, 2007, 05:30:39 PM
(http://yannick.fleurit.free.fr/Culture/Retro%20Super%20Mario/Covers/Super%20Mario%20Bros.%203%20(Cover).jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 20, 2007, 05:33:27 PM
Don't know why... but that made me bust out laughing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 20, 2007, 07:45:54 PM
I need to get back into GoW2. I stopped a few days ago and never popped it back in.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 20, 2007, 08:35:37 PM
Devil May Cry and Ace Combat 6 just announced today to be exclusive for the 360.  Ace Combat is the shtein  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 21, 2007, 12:04:06 AM
Devil May Cry series is pretty awesome too. Although, one is already in the making or is out for PS3 now. Doesn't make much sense how its exclusive for 360...you sure about that?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on March 21, 2007, 02:42:03 AM
DMC is already in the works for PS3. Not sure about Ace Combat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 08:17:55 AM
Its DMC 4 that would be exclusive, both are in Game Informer but i cant view those sites here at work.  I generally read The AVS Xbox Area (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=141)  Supposedly they are attempting to get Metal Gear Solid and FF to be exclusive as well. 

Ace Combat Set for 360
Another series switches sides.
by IGN Staff

March 20, 2007 - As if yesterday's news of Devil May Cry's defection from the Sony exclusivity camp didn't put enough mega in the ton, word has reached us of another big PlayStation franchise that's making its way to the 360. This week's Famitsu is home to first details and screens for Ace Combat 6. That's right, following Ridge Racer 6's 360 debut back in 2005, Bandai Namco has decided to bring another "6" to the 360. Will Tekken be next?

The full name of this latest entry in Japan's most popular console flight game is Ace Combat 6: Kaiho e no Senbi. Ace Combat 04 director Hiroyuki Ichiyanagi is serving as the game's producer, with Ace Combat 04 planner and Ace Combat 5 main planner Natsuki Isaki taking on directorial responsibilities.

Outside of the obvious improvement in visual quality that one would expect from the jump into the next generation, Ace Combat 6 will feature a few new gameplay systems. The biggest new inclusion appears to be the Dynamic Mission system, which allows for dynamically changing, large scale battles. During missions, you fight alongside a number of ally pilots and squads whom you can send them off to perform separate tasks. Success in some of these mini-missions may be required in order to clear a stage, but this isn't always the case. As you clear tasks, new ones will present themselves, expanding the battle in new ways. The game supports up to six tasks simultaneously.

Also on tap for Ace Combat 6 are some options for the beginner pilots out there. The game includes options for a simplified control scheme, as well as settings that keep you flying even if you manage to crash your plane into the ground.

Xbox Live support will also play a big part in the game -- not surprising, considering how great the online play in Ridge Racer 6 turned out. We can look forward to online battle royal and team battle. Or, if everyone is feeling friendly, a cooperative play option lets all human players group together to take on a powerful enemy force. We don't have specifics just yet on how many players the game will support simultaneously.

Bandai Namco is also including a ranking mode, and even has plans for downloads. The downloads will actually be kicking off well before the game's release. On Friday, the marketplace will take delivery of themes and icons, which we'd suggest you download immediately to show off your excitement of more "6" games coming to the Xbox 360.

Ace Combat 6 hits the Japanese Xbox 360 later this year. There's no word in Famitsu on a PS3 version, so for now, we're going to assume this is a 360 exclusive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 21, 2007, 10:01:09 AM
If Metal Gear and FF went to 360 exclusivley the PS3 would be just about dead.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 21, 2007, 10:10:29 AM
Quote from: King Cole on March 20, 2007, 07:45:54 PM
I need to get back into GoW2. I stopped a few days ago and never popped it back in.
It must really suck
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 21, 2007, 10:13:27 AM
dp/nm
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 10:23:18 AM
FF could ruin the PS3, MGS would finish the job.  I'm still suprised that games decide to go exclusive.  Its taking away from money you could make.  Much like how Abercrombie stopped making pants over 36waist.  WEll F them.  
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 21, 2007, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: MURP on March 21, 2007, 10:01:09 AM
If Metal Gear and FF went to 360 exclusivley the PS3 would be just about dead.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 10:23:18 AM
FF could ruin the PS3, MGS would finish the job.

I've never even played a 360.  Don't worry.  PS3 is safe from me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 21, 2007, 11:13:59 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 10:23:18 AM...like how Abercrombie stopped making pants over 36waist...

Did they really?  That's farging hilarious.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 11:40:29 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 21, 2007, 11:13:59 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 10:23:18 AM...like how Abercrombie stopped making pants over 36waist...

Did they really?  That's farging hilarious.
Yup, i never dressed like one of abercrombie models but loved their khaki's and shorts.  I went in now 2 years ago and they explained that they stopped making anything above a large.  I've been thinking about suing for discrimination  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 21, 2007, 08:03:11 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on March 21, 2007, 10:10:29 AM
Quote from: King Cole on March 20, 2007, 07:45:54 PM
I need to get back into GoW2. I stopped a few days ago and never popped it back in.
It must really suck

You trying to get your ass whooped?


Quote from: MURP on March 21, 2007, 10:01:09 AM
If Metal Gear and FF went to 360 exclusivley the PS3 would be just about dead.

Yep.  I know personally, where MGS goes... I go.  There'd be almost no reason to have a PS3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 21, 2007, 09:04:14 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 11:40:29 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 21, 2007, 11:13:59 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 10:23:18 AM...like how Abercrombie stopped making pants over 36waist...

Did they really?  That's farging hilarious.
Yup, i never dressed like one of abercrombie models but loved their khaki's and shorts.  I went in now 2 years ago and they explained that they stopped making anything above a large.  I've been thinking about suing for discrimination  :-D

So what waist size is a freaking large?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 09:10:52 PM
34-36 and its a small large. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 21, 2007, 09:11:19 PM
Abercrombie obviously has directed their band to dying AIDS pateints, kind of a dead end demographic if you ask me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 21, 2007, 09:14:43 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 21, 2007, 09:10:52 PM
34-36 and its a small large. 

:-D Guess it's another XXL for me...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 22, 2007, 01:12:44 PM
10 toughest games to beat (http://pc.ign.com/articles/774/774907p1.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on March 22, 2007, 01:14:46 PM
I'll add Metal Gear #1 on the Nintendo Entertainment System. I remember I could never find one item to let met go to the final stages.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 22, 2007, 01:37:01 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on March 22, 2007, 01:12:44 PM
10 toughest games to beat (http://pc.ign.com/articles/774/774907p1.html)
Ninja Gaiden should have been #1, not #10. That game was hard as hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2007, 01:46:28 PM
I beat Gaiden but never could beat Zelda, i never got the ladder or raft.  i would get so frustrated and give up because of that and the damn same song repeating over and over
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 22, 2007, 01:49:24 PM
Yea, I'd have to say, where were all the quest games? I'd add Final Fantasy One to that list. Even with the cheat book, I couldn't never beat the main boss. Contra was tough though, but beat it many times w/ friends.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 22, 2007, 02:13:16 PM
i've been up til like 2 in the morning every night this week playing zelda on the wii.  fun game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 22, 2007, 04:39:01 PM
Contra #1??

I used to beat that game with one man.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 22, 2007, 04:55:40 PM
after reading that i got a mental picture that feva looks exactly like or somewhat close to steve erkel
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2007, 06:20:48 PM
I never beat contra w/o using the cheat code
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 22, 2007, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2007, 04:55:40 PM
after reading that i got a mental picture that feva looks exactly like or somewhat close to steve erkel

Much closer to Stephan Urkell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 23, 2007, 01:51:38 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 22, 2007, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2007, 04:55:40 PM
after reading that i got a mental picture that feva looks exactly like or somewhat close to steve erkel

Much closer to Stephan Urkell.

You should be ashamed of yourself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 23, 2007, 08:14:48 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on March 22, 2007, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 22, 2007, 04:55:40 PM
after reading that i got a mental picture that feva looks exactly like or somewhat close to steve erkel

Much closer to Stephan Urkell.

The only reason I know this reference is that my three year old likes to watch this show.  And even at that, I'm embarrassed.  The fact that you used it willingly and n context here should be mortifying.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 23, 2007, 08:27:15 AM
Speaking of Urkel, Judy Winslow did anal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaimee_Foxworth)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 23, 2007, 10:35:04 AM
UrkellFeva
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on March 23, 2007, 04:08:30 PM
Big Pimpin' baby...

(http://www.kellie.de/jw1/stefan1.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 23, 2007, 10:53:43 PM
Do those swollen eyes drive all the girls crazy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 24, 2007, 09:48:33 AM
Top 10 video game weapons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSdKF5Fd38)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 26, 2007, 10:34:22 AM
I was up until 2am playing SSX Blur on the Wii last night.

I turned it on at 10pm thinking i would play for 45 minutes before I went to bed...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 26, 2007, 10:38:34 AM
i think a mii of yours showed up in my mii parade thing the other day.  it was a girl's name.  does mine how up on yours?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 26, 2007, 10:48:08 AM
was it anhella or something? i have about 6 or 7 mii's i have on the parade...that was the latest to show up.

get my wife off your wii...har har
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 26, 2007, 10:53:34 AM
ha, thats one of them yes, but theres one called phatty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 26, 2007, 10:57:45 AM
haven't seen that one yet. i have 4 or five created mii's.

SSX Blur is pretty awesome, once you get the controls down. I heard the Godfather was good too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 26, 2007, 11:02:21 AM
i'm going to rent godfather i think.  i just rented that raving rabbids game, stupid but fun.  more of a party game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 26, 2007, 12:23:55 PM
SSX Blur, is that a snowboarding game?

Played Goddather on PS3. Crazy graphics, controls were kinda weird with movement being integrated with controller movement.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 26, 2007, 12:59:02 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 26, 2007, 12:23:55 PM
SSX Blur, is that a snowboarding game?

yep, it's the wii exclusive sequel to the SSX series...

this one is the best since SSX Tricky.

The controls are some of the best on the Wii to date. the full motion sensoring is done really well, as well as madden's. (and for the retards who chime in otherwise, you don't stand up and act like you're on a snowboard). EA has a really good grasp of the Wii, surprisingly and have quite a few games that have gotten 8+/10 ratings for...SSX, Madden, Tiger Woods, Godfather (which is an update of the 1st game for the PS2 I think).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 26, 2007, 01:18:02 PM
i have tiger woods and it's very glitchy.  i have a natural slice anyway, but it's almost impossible to hit a straight shot on anything higher than easy.  although a buddy came over the other day who's pretty good at golf and his swings were not bad.  i gues i just suck at golf.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 28, 2007, 09:43:24 AM
From NYTimes

QuoteMarch 28, 2007
Upgraded Version of Xbox 360 to Be Introduced by Microsoft
By LAURIE J. FLYNN

Raising the ante in the video game wars, Microsoft is bringing out a new version of the Xbox 360 game machine that has a bigger hard drive, better high-definition video support and a stylish black finish, not an insignificant feature in a world where looking cool ranks high.

The idea is to appeal to an elite class of hardcore game players who would like a little more of everything.

"Today's games-and-entertainment enthusiast has an insatiable appetite for digital high-definition content," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president for Microsoft's interactive entertainment business, in Redmond, Wash.

The Xbox 360 Elite, which is to be announced today and will be in stores in late April, will have a list price of $479, or $80 more than the Xbox 360 Pro and $180 more than the basic Xbox 360. The new model has a 120-gigabyte hard drive, in contrast to the standard model's 20-gigabyte drive. It also has a high-definition multimedia interface port and cable and a wireless controller and headset. Current Xbox 360 owners can buy the new 120-gigabyte hard drive as a separate accessory for $179.

Microsoft is clearly hoping to fill what it sees as a hole at the top end of the market. The Nintendo Wii has been outselling the PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Xbox 360 in recent months, but that system is largely positioned as a family-friendly game machine that can be purchased for $50 less than the lowest-priced Xbox. The Sony system is priced higher than both the Nintendo and the Microsoft systems, with the cheapest model priced at $499.

Both Microsoft and Sony have positioned their consoles as entertainment hubs, not just for playing sophisticated video games but also for listening to music and viewing downloaded movies and television shows.

John Rodman, group product manager for the Xbox platform and Xbox Live, pointed to a recent Microsoft survey that revealed that nearly 40 percent of the time that Xbox 360 users spent with their consoles was for activities other than gaming.

Yet when it comes to gaming, Xbox 360 users are serious, Mr. Rodman says. Six out of 10 Xbox 360 users use Xbox Live, Microsoft's online gaming service.

"We don't feel like the Wii customer and the Xbox customer are the same thing," he said. "We think that as soon as the Wii customer turns 14 they want something else."

James L. McQuivey, an analyst at Forrester Research, said that Microsoft hoped to encourage customers to spend more money downloading movies and games, which require considerable hard-drive space.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 28, 2007, 10:08:19 AM
Quote"We don't feel like the Wii customer and the Xbox customer are the same thing," he said. "We think that as soon as the Wii customer turns 14 they want something else."

this guy is clueless.  it has nothing to do with age.  every person i've had over to my house to play wii has been over 25 and everyone leaves saying they want to go out and buy one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 28, 2007, 10:21:07 AM
Odd. The whole point of the Wiivolution was to get older people playing games without them being freaked out by complicated controllers. But, you know, it's totally a kiddie box.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 28, 2007, 10:37:31 AM
The wii is a totally different experience.  My brother is getting a place in newark at UD and the first purchase he's makeing is beer, the second is a wii
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on March 28, 2007, 10:56:49 AM
QuoteMarch 28, 2007
Upgraded Version of Xbox 360 to Be Introduced by Microsoft
By Lurie J. FLYNN

Raising the ante in the video game wars, Microsoft is bringing out a new version of the Xbox 360 game machine that has a bigger hard drive, better high-definition video support and a stylish black finish, not an insignificant feature in a world where looking cool ranks high.

The idea is to appeal to an elite class of hardcore game players who would like a little more of everything.

"Today's games-and-entertainment enthusiast has an insatiable appetite for digital high-definition content," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president for Microsoft's interactive entertainment business, in Redmond, Wash.

The Xbox 360 Elite, which is to be announced today and will be in stores in late April, will have a list price of $479, or $80 more than the Xbox 360 Pro and $180 more than the basic Xbox 360. The new model has a 120-gigabyte hard drive, in contrast to the standard model's 20-gigabyte drive. It also has a high-definition multimedia interface port and cable and a wireless controller and headset. Current Xbox 360 owners can buy the new 120-gigabyte hard drive as a separate accessory for $179.

Microsoft is clearly hoping to fill what it sees as a hole at the top end of the market. The Nintendo Wii has been outselling the PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Xbox 360 in recent months, but that system is largely positioned as a family-friendly game machine that can be purchased for $50 less than the lowest-priced Xbox. The Sony system is priced higher than both the Nintendo and the Microsoft systems, with the cheapest model priced at $499.

Both Microsoft and Sony have positioned their consoles as entertainment hubs, not just for playing sophisticated video games but also for listening to music and viewing downloaded movies and television shows.

John Rodman, group product manager for the Xbox platform and Xbox Live, pointed to a recent Microsoft survey that revealed that nearly 40 percent of the time that Xbox 360 users spent with their consoles was for activities other than gaming.

Yet when it comes to gaming, Xbox 360 users are serious, Mr. Rodman says. Six out of 10 Xbox 360 users use Xbox Live, Microsoft's online gaming service.

"We don't feel like the Wii customer and the Xbox customer are the same thing," he said. "We think that as soon as the Wii customer turns 14 they want something else."

James L. McQuivey, an analyst at Forrester Research, said that Microsoft hoped to encourage customers to spend more money downloading movies and games, which require considerable hard-drive space.

:-D

What a stupid article. What a way to justify making current xbox users pay an additional $200 after all they've already spent $300-400 thinking it was good for 5 or 6 years.

I haven't enjoyed playing any video games as much as I have with the Wii. I didnt realize I was an unsophisticated 13 year old.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 29, 2007, 07:54:12 PM
GTA4 Trailer (http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/trailer_splash.html)

Its a little touch and go since so many people are on the site
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on March 29, 2007, 08:18:05 PM
People are stupid as hell if they have a 360 and intend on getting that Elite one. Only a dumbass of epic proportions needs 120 GB for a freaking video game console. Jesus.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 29, 2007, 08:27:19 PM
I already orderd one Dillen  :paranoid 

Nah, there isnt a need right now for 120gb until IPTV comes out.  I just wish i could upgrade for the HDMI.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on March 29, 2007, 08:56:25 PM
I didnt read the article to see if there are any huge improvements, but if someone has already spent $400 on one, and then pretty much spends $475 on another one to get 100 more GB of memory, when 20 GB is hard enough to fill.....more power to them I guess. I wish I had that much money to completely waste.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 29, 2007, 09:04:34 PM
Same here, i'd love to have 500 bucks to blow and not get reamed out by the wife  :-D

Im really liking the russian angle on GTA 4
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2007, 09:09:29 AM
I tried to trade for Takeo Spikes in madden. I had to give up Runyan, a 2nd round pick and a promising LOLB by the name of Jon Beason to get him. Stupid, but I wanted Spikes. He got me zero tackles in 1 and a half games.... :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 04, 2007, 08:44:15 AM
I picked up a PS2 yesterday.  The new, small design is pretty hottt.

Got Madden '06 -- first time I'll have played Madden in years.  They didn't have any used '07s and from what I hear, there ain't much of a diff anyway.  Besides, this way I got McNabb on the cover to go with my old copy of NFL 2K5 with TO.  I'll put them on the shelf facing each other so they can make out 24/7

Also got Gladius, my favorite game in a long time, Rogue Galaxy, and Dragon Quest VIII.  Picked up the latter two on ratings and gameplay alone..we'll see.

So yeah, unemployment is going great.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 04, 2007, 11:29:52 AM
u suck
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 04, 2007, 12:25:12 PM
anyone play that game Bully for ps2?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 04, 2007, 01:01:23 PM
i bought it, played it, sold it.   It is fun for a little while but gets old fast.  Think Grand Theft Auto minus the fun. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 04, 2007, 08:46:38 PM
a ton of free nintendo games you can play in your browser


http://nintendo8.com/toplist/more/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 05, 2007, 12:18:44 PM
 :yay

tough to play some games on keyboard
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 06, 2007, 10:59:01 AM
3 page article comparision on the exclusive games for Wii, 360, and PS3 (http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=6759)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 06, 2007, 11:27:18 AM
could you post that Murp.  Im blocked from gaming sites
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 06, 2007, 11:28:55 AM
QuoteSony has been touting their "big three" since E3 2006, so it was a major shock when Capcom revealed that Devil May Cry 4 would be released simultaneously on the PS3 and Xbox 360. No timed exclusive. No special editions. Just the same game for each of the powerhouse next-generation consoles. Now, while some may scoff, is it out of the realm of possibility to think those franchises may jump ship as well? Metal Gear and Final Fantasy games have appeared on MS's machine before and with DMC4 already on board (the most obvious of the big three to make the jump), Konami and Square-Enix may not be able to ignore the money much longer.

So here we are again with another analysis of the exclusive games for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Wii. And with any good comparison, there must be rules. The rules of The Exclusive Arms Race are simple:

1. These are "console exclusives". So if a game appears on the PC and only one console, it is exclusive to that console. Also, because of the limitations of the DS, PSP and GBA, any game that appears on only one console and a handheld will be considered exclusive to that console.

2. Downloadable games and content packs will not be included. Downloadable games may be added in the future, but considering the number of "exclusive" content pack deals flying around (i.e. Grand Theft Auto IV), the word doesn't end up meaning anything.

3. "Next-Gen exclusives" will not be counted. So we won't be counting games that appear on only one next-gen console but also on the PS2, Xbox or GC. So The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Burnout: Revenge and others are all out.

4. No "fantasy games". That means that these lists will only include games that have been formally announced by a publisher and have at least a working title. So that means games like "Unannounced LucasArts/Day 1 Next-Gen Project" and "Untitled Namco RPG" won't be included.

So with the rules established, here's what the current totals look like. And like any good Cold War, they are in bar graph form for that whole "I have more missiles than you and it's the end of the world as we know it" feel:


For those that wish to track the changes from our previous lists, they can be found here:
October 2006
March 2007

With all that out of the way, here is the full list of exclusives for each console. While it may not be a complete list, the lists are accurate as of the day this article was published.

Xbox 360 (84 [+4])

Released (36)
Amped 3
Battlestations: Midway
Bomberman: Act Zero
Bullet Witch
Call of Duty 2
Chromehounds
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Crackdown
Dance Dance Revolution Universe
Dead or Alive 4
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2
Dead Rising
Earth Defense Force 2017
Full Auto
Fuzion Frenzy 2
Gears of War
Import Tuner Challenge
Kameo: Elements of Power
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
MotoGP 06
Ninety-Nine Nights
Over G Fighters
Perfect Dark Zero
Prey
Project Gotham Racing 3
Quake 4
Ridge Racer 6
Rumble Roses XX
Star Trek: Legacy
Table Tennis
Tetris Evolution
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle For Middle-earth II
The Outfit
Top Spin 2
Viva Piñata
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume 1

Unreleased (48)
Ace Combat 6 *NEW*
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
Alan Wake
All Points Bulletin
Banjo-Kazooie 3
BioShock
Blazing Angels: Secret Missions
Blue Dragon
Call of Juarez *NEW*
Castle Wolfenstein
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Crossfire
Cry On
Culdcept Saga
Dead or Alive Code: Cronus
Elveon
Eternal Sonata
Fable 2
Far East of Eden Ziria
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
Forza Motorsport 2
GTR
Halo 3
Halo Wars
Hour of Victory
Huxley
Infinite Undiscovery
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
Left 4 Dead
Lost Odyssey
Marvel Universe Online
Mass Effect
Mobile Ops: The One Year War
Naruto 360
Overlord
Postal III
Project Gotham Racing 4
Project Progressive
Project Sylpheed
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel *NEW*
Shadowrun
Tenchu Z
TimeShift
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 5
Too Human
Two Worlds
Vampire Rain *NEW*



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 06, 2007, 11:29:14 AM
QuotePlayStation 3 (40 [+1])

Released (8 )
Fomula One: Championship Edition
Full Auto 2: Battlelines
Genji: Days of the Blade
Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
MotorStorm
Resistance: Fall of Man
Ridge Racer 7
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom

Unreleased (32)
Afrika
Angel Rings
Coded Arms: Assault
DC Universe
Driver 5
Eight Days
Eye of Judgment
Eyedentify
Fifth Phantom Saga
Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
God of War III *NEW*
Gradius 6 *NEW*
Gran Turismo 5
Heavenly Sword
Hot Shots Golf 5
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
Killzone
L.A. Noire
Lair
LittleBigPlanet *NEW*
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Monster Kingdom
Ni-Oh
Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction
SingStar
Tekken 6
The Getaway 3
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Warhawk
White Knight Story
WipeOut

Wii (63 [+10])

Released (16)
Cooking Mama: Cook Off
Elebits
Excite Truck
GT Pro Series
Kororinpa: Marble Mania
Monster 4x4 World Circuit
Red Steel
Sonic and the Secret Rings
SSX Blur
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Super Swing Golf
Tramua Center: Second Opinion
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
Wii Play
Wii Sports
Wing Island

Unreleased (47)
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None *NEW*
Alien Syndrome
BWii: Battalion Wars 2
Big Brain Academy
Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
Boogie *NEW*
Bust-A-Move Bash!
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party
Dave Mirra BMX Challenge *NEW*
Destiny of Zorro *NEW*
Dewy's Adventure
Disaster: Day of Crisis
Donkey Kong Next-Gen
DK Bongo Blast
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Escape From Bug Island
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers
Final Furlong
Fire Emblem
Forever Blue
Godzilla: Unleashed
Kirby Adventure *NEW*
Line Rider
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games *NEW*
Mario Party 8
Mario Strikers Charged
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
My Sims
Naruto: Clash of Ninja 3
Nights: Journey of Dreams *NEW*
No More Heroes
One Piece: Unlimited Adventure *NEW*
Opoona *NEW*
Orb
Pokemon Battle Revolution
Project H.A.M.M.E.R.
Project Treasure Island Z *NEW*
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles
Sadness
Samurai Slash
Space Station Tycoon
Super Paper Mario
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Mario Galaxy
Tamagotchi Party On!
Thorn
Wii Music

The biggest mover and shaker from the previous month's list is without a doubt the Wii. Nintendo was able to add ten feathers to their Wii cap including major new support from Sega (Nights 2, Mario & Sonic at the Olympics) and Capcom (Project Treasure Island Z). With so much new support announced from Japanese developers in the last month, it makes the Square-Enix question all the more interesting. Square-Enix has shown with the Dragon Quest IX on the DS announcement that they're not afraid to shake things up. Could this be leading to bigger things beyond the already announced Dragon Quest Swords and Final Fantasy: Chrystal Chronicles?

The Wii's other major victory this month was pulling even with the Xbox 360 in the unreleased exclusives category (until Microsoft Game Studio announced Vampire Rain on Tuesday that is). While the PS3 and Xbox 360 continue to share almost all of the latest graphically intense/online powered announcements (Rock Band, NASCAR 08, Mercenaries 2, etc.), the Wii has snuck up on both of them with its promise of cheaper development costs. The Xbox 360's head start (in both number of consoles sold and number of exclusives) is being chipped away by the Wii every month.

While the PS3 actually added a few exclusives to their total in March, the month could easily be considered a setback for Sony's new console with the biggest blow obviously coming from Capcom's announcement that Devil May Cry 4 would also be coming to the Xbox 360. On top of that, the preceding few months have seen two of Sony's major "killer apps," Warhawk and LittleBigPlanet, are in some limbo where it's unknown if they will be downloadable titles or full retail releases. For now they'll remain on the exclusive list as I wouldn't put it past Sony to release them in both formats. Although the kinda-sorta-maybe announcement of God of War III has to comfort the Sony faithful somewhat.

But with all this talk about Sony and Nintendo, Microsoft still reigns supreme. And while they added only four new exclusives in the last month, the addition by subtraction of Devil May Cry 4 (and to a lesser extent Ace Combat 6) cannot be understated.

More analysis of each respective console's libraries can be found on the next page.



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 06, 2007, 11:29:34 AM
QuoteWhile a straight comparison of exclusives can tell us some things about the console war, it does not tell the whole story. Rule number three for the Exclusive Arms Race states that "Next-Gen exclusives will not be counted." It's a sound rule as the jump from PS2, Xbox and GC to PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii is not as pronounced as jumps in the past. The PS2 version of something will not be all that different from the Wii version and it most likely would not be radically different from the PS3 version.

So here's what a list of games that have appeared on only one next-generation console and at least one last-generation console would look like for each console:

Xbox 360 + Last-Gen Released (33)
2006 FIFA World Cup
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
Burnout Revenge
Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires
FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup
FIFA 07
Final Fantasy XI
Guitar Hero II
Gun
Hitman: Blood Money
Just Cause
King Kong
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
NBA 2K6
NBA Live 06
NBA Live 07
NCAA Football 07
Need For Speed: Most Wanted
NHL 07
NHL 2K6
Pimp My Ride
Samurai Warriors 2
Samurai Warriors 2 Empires
Superman Returns
Test Drive Unlimited
The History Channel: Civil War
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Tomb Raider: Legend
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
UEFA Champions League 2006-2007
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
X-Men

PlayStation 3 + Last-Gen Released (1)
NBA 07

PlayStation 3 + Last-Gen Uneleased (2)
MLB 07: The Show
Ninja Gaiden Sigma

Wii + Last-Gen Released (14)
The Ant Bully
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Barnyard
Chicken Little: Ace in Action
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Happy Feet
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
Medal of Honor: Vanguard
Metal Slug Anthology
Prince of Persia: Rival Swords
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

Wii + Last-Gen Unreleased (11)
Brothers in Arms: Double Time
Brunswick Pro Bowling
Driver: Parallel Lines
Heatseeker
High School Musical
Manhunt 2
Mercury Meltdown Revolution
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
Scarface: The World is Yours

The Wii is the only next-gen home to close to two dozen of these games. So while these titles will also appear on the PS2, Xbox or GC now, that won't always be the case. The Wii will eventually reach a critical mass where it will be profitable for companies to create these games only for the Wii (and likely won't be making any extra money from a PS2 version). And if the Wii continues its phenomenal sales run, that critical mass could be reached by the end of the year. All of a sudden those "Wii + Last-Gen Exclusives" will just be "Wii Exclusives."

Others will say that this is faulty thinking and that gamers don't want to play games with a "last-generation" look. To that I say those gamers should look at the sales success of the Virtual Console, Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. With big sales numbers coming from games like Uno, Flow and Super Mario World, I'd question if high-definition, bump-mapped, pixel-shaded, 4D games are a "requirement".

This same situation is not true of the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Due to its head start, the 360 actually sports a lot of titles that are "next-gen exclusive." But, as you can see, the PS3 only has a small handful. Although, the system seems to be a victim of circumstance in this comparison as it's unlikely the PS3 or the Xbox 360 will add any new games to this list in the near future (except for some sports titles and an "enhanced port" or two).

Looking at these numbers from a business standpoint proves that gamers do not need cutting edge graphical tricks in all of the games they play. The Wii will likely fill this niche with plenty of "low power" and quirky games that previously had a home on the PS2. Gamers looking for the next Katamari Damacy or Contra will most likely look to the Wii.

The most interesting aspect of this list is the disconnect between the "low-power" Wii and the "high-definition" Xbox 360 and PS3. There are lots of games that come out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 but not the Wii. Basically, any game that's not exclusive to one will come out on both. There are still plenty of titles that appear on all three thanks to megapublishers EA and Activision, but there is a very clear separation. In fact, there is only one game currently announced that will appear on the Wii and only one of the high-definition systems. That game is Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal, which is currently scheduled to come to the Wii and the Xbox 360.

So with this lack of cross-polination of titles between the systems, it creates the mentality that a gamer only needs two consoles to get almost everything. With the Xbox 360's massive list of exclusives (along with all of the Xbox 360/PS3 only titles) and the Wii filling in the low-power and quirky niche (along with a healthy batch of exclusives that are only possible with the Wiimote), the decision of which two consoles to buy becomes clear.

It's still not over, but history has taught us that a company that is slow to give gamers compelling reasons to purchase their machine (the N64, the GameCube and now maybe the PS3) will be left in the dust by the more nimble competitors.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 06, 2007, 11:41:16 AM
Quote from: MURP on April 06, 2007, 10:59:01 AM
3 page article comparision on the exclusive games for Wii, 360, and PS3 (http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=6759)

The PS3 is a gigantic flop
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 06, 2007, 11:46:59 AM
Thanks Murp....Good read. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 06, 2007, 12:15:24 PM
The interesting thing is that the more of a perceived flop the PS3 becomes, the more of a flop it will be.  A friend of mine went out and bought one last week...and my first thought was "why?"  It just doesn't seem to make a ton of sense to drop more money on a console that seems to be getting crushed in the market...for the sole benefit of having access to a blu-ray drive.  I'm a PS2 guy, too...but if I had to buy a next-gen, I'd definitely go either 360 or Wii.  Probably 360 to play online with a few friends who have them.  If the PS3s don't get some sort of an angle going, there's going to be crap games released and it'll eventually just fall off the map.  And I'm not even sold on blu-ray being the defacto standard of the future thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 06, 2007, 12:24:32 PM
And the problem of the Blu ray is every PS2 that was used for DVD's had loading problems because the dvd constantly was reading info unlike games that load up info and slow down their rotations. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2007, 11:20:31 AM
Quote* A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the unlocked Achievement and the gamerscore value without needing to leave the game to check the Achievements list.
* Enhanced family settings features for Xbox Live communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
* A new Xbox Live Marketplace blade lets Xbox Live members access the content they seek—whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States)—from one place on Xbox Live.
* Updates to Xbox Live Arcade allow owners to quickly see which Xbox Live Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox Live members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and Achievements directly with all friends on their friends list. Expanded "Tell a Friend" capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.
* Expanded "Tell a Friend" capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.
* A new option in Auto Downloads provides faster access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox Live Arcade games.
* New progressive download controls provide easy access to optimal viewing options by letting people fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox Live Marketplace.
* Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.

The Spring Update is free beginning the week of May 7 and will be easily accessible to every Xbox 360 owner through Xbox Live or on Xbox.com.

You may not even notice all the new features, but they are all designed to enhance your Xbox Live experience. Some of the other features in this upgrade include:

* The name of game in tray is now displayed in the dashboard.
* When the tray icon is highlighted, a list of achievements, game icon and gamerscore for that game is displayed.
* Video trick modes are enabled for content that is being progressively downloaded from Video Marketplace.
* Playback progress bar indicates download completion.
* Improved skip forward, skip back functionality during video playback.
* Switchable aspect ratio now available during video playback (Auto to Letterbox, Zoom, Stretch, Native).
* Player and friends lists now quickly show session presence information for quick identification of users that are joinable.
* Support for streaming WM-DRM protected content from a PC
* Folder view for video content on connected devices
* H.264 video support: Up to 15 Mbps, Baseline, Main, and High (up to level 4.1) Profiles with 2 channel AAC LC and Main Profiles.
* Added MPEG-4 Part 2 video support: Up to 8 Mbps, Simple Profile with 2 channel AAC LC and Main Profiles.
* Show folder hierarchy for video content played from all devices.
* Bookmarks are stored for each video that the user plays remembering the users last location in the file as well as the aspect ratio that the user choose for that file.
* Video trick modes (fast forward, rewind, chapter skip) can now be used while downloading Video Marketplace content.
* Skip forward and backward functionality has been improved to skip to the next or previous chapter. Each video is divided into 10 "chapters" allowing you to quickly skip around video content.
* The information bar that is turned on via the On Screen Display (OSD) now shows you exactly where you are in the playback of the video file. In addition it will also show for Video Marketplace content how much of the file has been downloaded and where the "chapters" exist in the file.
* Windows Media protected content (WM-DRM) can now be streamed from the PC to the console. If the WM-DRM license is missing or corrupted then a specific error message is displayed to the user. Bookmarking is also stored for protected content.
* When the user is in the dashboard and an Xbox 360 game is in the console then the name of the game is displayed in the tray icon of the dashboard. If the user highlights the tray icon then achievements and gamer score are displayed for that game based on the signed in user. Xbox1 games show the name and image of the game.
* Bookmarks are stored for each video that the user plays. The user can delete all bookmarks but this will reset all bookmark information for every video that the user has played. The bookmark database is exposed in the system/memory/system items
* When a user selects an item for download from Marketplace then the system will determine if there is sufficient disk space for the item and, if not, will ask the user to delete content on the HDD. The system provides a sorted by size list of videos, game trailers, demos and arcade content to aid the user in the deletion process. The same list of items are also available from within memory so that users can quickly see which items are consuming the most disk space.
* The console will block the user who attempts to download content onto a storage device that will never have the capacity to store the item without deducting any points associated
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2007, 11:21:29 AM
I stole this from another board, but the above and this info is about the new update for the 360
QuoteXbox 360 owners can connect with more than 260 million Windows Live Messenger users on Xbox 360, Windows-based PCs and Windows Mobile-powered devices beginning the week of May 7.

Redmond, Washington — April 8, 2007 — Your Xbox Live® friends list is about to get a whole lot bigger. Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of Windows Live™ Messenger on Xbox 360™, connecting friends across Xbox 360 consoles, Microsoft® Windows®-based PCs and Windows Mobile®-powered devices. With this update to Xbox 360, friends and families can easily connect and chat directly from their television using Windows Live Messenger, a network of more than 20 billion relationships and more than 260 million active accounts.

Connected Experiences
Members of the six-million-strong Xbox Live community currently send more than two million text and voice messages a day and can now use Windows Live Messenger to text chat with up to six people on their contact list at one time, while playing games, listening to music, or watching movies. Text chat adds to the variety of options friends and families already have to communicate with on Xbox Live, including voice and video chat.

Current relationships on Windows Live Messenger and Xbox Live will be unified on Xbox 360 and users will see at a glance if their existing friends on Windows Live Messenger have gamertags, instantly expanding the breadth of connected experiences they can share online.

- A richer Achievement notification pop-up will showcase the name of the unlocked Achievement and the gamerscore value without needing to leave the game to check the Achievements list.
-Enhanced family settings features for Xbox Live communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
-A new Xbox Live Marketplace blade lets Xbox Live members access the content they seek—whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States)—from one place on Xbox Live.
-Updates to Xbox Live Arcade allow owners to quickly see which Xbox Live Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox Live members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and Achievements directly with all friends on their friends list. Expanded "Tell a Friend" capabilities make it easier than ever to boast about Achievements and high scores.
-A new option in Auto Downloads provides faster access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox Live Arcade games.
-New progressive download controls provide easy access to optimal viewing options by letting people fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox Live Marketplace.
-Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 11, 2007, 09:29:44 AM
My buddy brought over his PS3 to play on my new TV last night. He bought Oblivion and Flying Angels that day. Oblivion is awesome, I could really get into a game like that. Flying Angels is a WW2 flying game, also was pretty fun and had good online play.  The TV makes a hell of a difference. PS3's graphics are just amazing. The sound also is HD, so it just makes the whole experience bad ass. I might just buy a PS3 now....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 11, 2007, 09:31:45 AM
Are they appreciably better than the 360?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 11, 2007, 09:37:42 AM
Well does X-box use HDMI? I think they have component cables, I could be wrong though. I think the graphics are noticeably better than x-box 360.

I was pretty much thinking about going with the Wii or X-box 360 for awhile now, but after playing the PS3 a few diff. times, its just better. The wii is alot of fun, but its more of a multiple person game console. Graphics are nothing great. X-box 360 has had many issue's with breaking. I think everyone i know who had a 360, had one that died on them.

Only prob with PS3 is the price. It is one hell of a machine though. I'm gonna wait a few weeks though before I get it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 11, 2007, 09:14:23 PM
I couldn't imagine trying to play Oblivion on a console. Sure, it probably works well, but you lose out on all the custom mods that way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 11, 2007, 11:05:38 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 11, 2007, 09:14:23 PM
I couldn't imagine trying to play Oblivion on a console. Sure, it probably works well, but you lose out on all the custom mods that way.


custom mods? jesus christ, that freakin game in so in-depth, i can't imagine doing anything more than whats available. 3/4 of the shtein i have no clue what is does. i never played it before, let alone play a quest game in awhile.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 12, 2007, 12:03:14 AM
360 doesn't support HDMI but the 360 Elite will which comes out April 29th.

But yeah, Oblivion was an amazing game. Might want to check out the Shimmering Isles expansion for that too. As far as I know though, it is only available on Xbox Live to download and purchase for PC.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 12, 2007, 04:14:47 AM
Quote from: mussa on April 11, 2007, 11:05:38 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 11, 2007, 09:14:23 PM
I couldn't imagine trying to play Oblivion on a console. Sure, it probably works well, but you lose out on all the custom mods that way.


custom mods? jesus christ, that freakin game in so in-depth, i can't imagine doing anything more than whats available. 3/4 of the shtein i have no clue what is does. i never played it before, let alone play a quest game in awhile.

Compared to Morrowind, Oblivion threw the main quest right in your face and let you know exactly what you needed to do. Some of the user-made stuff is nice. Better skies, thicker forests, better water, improved map and inventory, henchmen. That stuff held my attention longer than the pay-per-download mods.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 12, 2007, 10:55:49 AM
is there easier ways to get from town to town? thats a long ass haul between towns even on horseback.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 12, 2007, 11:24:24 AM
Quote from: mussa on April 11, 2007, 09:37:42 AM
X-box 360 has had many issue's with breaking. I think everyone i know who had a 360, had one that died on them.
Had mine for over a year and never had a problem
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 12, 2007, 11:26:06 AM
I had a Launch Day 360 that got the 3 rings of death, but the replacement MS sent me works great
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 12, 2007, 11:45:04 AM
my Xbox makes clicking noises and then stops loading once in awhile, i get a message then that it can't read the disc.  this has happened to a few brand new games, so i know it's not the game, but the system.  is this going to get worse?  i guess i should get it exchanged before my one year warranty is up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 12, 2007, 11:51:31 AM
sun to be on the safe side i would call xbox.  Also i have to highly reccomend dropping the 99bucks for an extended warranty from MS. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 12, 2007, 11:52:07 AM
Quote from: SunMo on April 12, 2007, 11:45:04 AM
my Xbox makes clicking noises and then stops loading once in awhile, i get a message then that it can't read the disc.  this has happened to a few brand new games, so i know it's not the game, but the system.  is this going to get worse?  i guess i should get it exchanged before my one year warranty is up.

Exchange it now, eventually you will get that error 100% of the time. Sounds like the laser is failing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 12, 2007, 11:52:44 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 12, 2007, 11:51:31 AM
sun to be on the safe side i would call xbox.  Also i have to highly reccomend dropping the 99bucks for an extended warranty from MS. 

my wife got it for me for xmas, i shouldn't call the store she got it from?  i should call xbox?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 12, 2007, 11:53:52 AM
try the store first, if it was costco you can just swap it out.  The store is always the easier option, if not them then call MS
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 12, 2007, 11:56:00 AM
word...thanks

they did extend the standard warranty on that to 1 year, right?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 12, 2007, 11:56:57 AM
see, problem is you spent what 500 bucks on x-box 360 and most of you have had issues. if i spend 500 bucks on something, the farger better work for a long time. no thanks. i don't trust anything microsoft. ive had my ps2 for years, not a problem other than corrupted memory cards.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 12, 2007, 11:58:16 AM
You'll have to call microsoft directly since it's been probably 4 months since purchase.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 12, 2007, 10:27:16 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 12, 2007, 10:55:49 AM
is there easier ways to get from town to town? thats a long ass haul between towns even on horseback.

Click on the town in the map and fast travel? It's been a while since I played, so I don't remember how that works.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 12, 2007, 10:34:17 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 12, 2007, 11:56:57 AM
see, problem is you spent what 500 bucks on x-box 360 and most of you have had issues. if i spend 500 bucks on something, the farger better work for a long time. no thanks. i don't trust anything microsoft. ive had my ps2 for years, not a problem other than corrupted memory cards.
i went thru 2 ps2's.  shteins made in china now it doesnt matter anymore. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 13, 2007, 07:44:44 AM
Having played it for a while now I can categorically state that Madden '06 is no better than NFL2k5.  Possibly a little weaker, in fact.  If Madden '07 was such little improvement on '06 that tons of heads simply skipped it, then I can safely project that Madden '07 is also no better than NFL2k5.  And I'm not gonna waste my time trying to find out. 

Monopoly sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2007, 07:50:28 AM
Sure does Dio, this is the second year in a row that i didnt get Madden b/c they acutally made the game suck.  Suprisingly this is all after they bought the individual rights to the NFL. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 13, 2007, 08:15:53 AM
Well, in all reality, they didn't make the game suck.  They just didn't really improve it.  There's a slight difference there.  And literally being the only game in town is never a good thing for the consumer.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2007, 08:19:26 AM
I pretty much play NCAA Football or NHL07.  NHL still has competition and NCAA has gotten better each year. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2007, 10:22:17 AM
QuoteNew GTA IV info

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Full Summary of the Preview

* The protagonist's name is Niko Bellic - an Eastern European immigrant who has come to Liberty City to live the "American Dream." The game is set in Liberty City in 2007, but it is bigger than the Liberty City we saw in GTA III.

* The GTA 4 equivalent of the Statue of Liberty is called the Statue of Happiness, and DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is known as BOABO (Beneath the Offramp of the Algonquin Bridge Overpass).

Game Informer
* In Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar have recreated 4 of the 5 boroughs in New York, as well as part of New Jersey. Broker is the GTA IV equivalent of Brooklyn, Manhattan is now called Algonquin, Queens is now Dukes, the Bronx is Bohan, and New Jersey is Alderney. The map is smaller than San Andreas, but considerably more detailed. No countryside or desert, we are led to believe.

* Pedestrians are far more realistic in GTAIV than in previous GTA games - they sit on benches, smoke cigarettes, read books and generally act like any real pedestrian would in the middle of a street.

* The screenshots in the preview are not representative of the final quality of the graphics, Rockstar insist. The game will only look better as the release draws closer..

* Niko was persuaded to move to Liberty City by his cousin Roman, who claimed to be living a wonderful life there with two beautiful women, fifteen sports cars, and lots of money etc, but he was infact telling a lie in order to hide his own failures. Roman is the only person you know in Liberty City at the beginning of the game, and he becomes one of your major connections at the start. Niko is a tough character whereas Roman is friendly. Roman is heavily in debt and a lot of people are after him - he needs Niko's support. They are constantly bickering.

* The demo (which was played on Xbox 360) begins with Bellic standing inside of the taxi depot, which Roman operates in the borough of Broker in a converted industrial garage. Roman works at a cluttered desk in a shabby environment, and at this point the graphical improvements are extremely evident. Bellic walks to a brownstone house in Broker, where he pushes open the door and pulls out a pistol. The living room however, is not occupied. He then moves onto the kitchen, which he also finds to be empty. He pushes his way through the back door and smashes the window of a red four-door car using his elbow. The broken glass falls onto the street and onto the seat of the car, as Bellic unlocks it from the inside. He hotwires the car and sets off to his next destination. The camera angle behind the car is closer to the vehicle than in previous GTA titles, which enables more detail on the car to be seen. After selecting a radio station, Bellic navigates to a section of the BOABO arriving at a dockside with a terrific view of the city skyline. Pigeons can be heard in the sky, and waves can be heard rustling in the water. Bellic then pulls out his cellphone which has options for Phonebook, Messages, Organizer and Camera on it's LCD screen. He selects Phonebook, and he is then presented with another set of options: City Contact, Docks Friend, and Cab Contact. After a brief conversation he informs the reciever to meet him at the docks.

* As Bellic walks, you can feel the weight behind each step he makes. Variations in the terrain cause realistic changes in the walking animation. The physics have also improved and character movements are more realistic.

* In previous GTA games you were like a slave because you had to constantly take orders from people when doing missions. There is still an element of that in Grand Theft Auto 4, but you can also choose how you want to spend your time, for example "I want to hang out with him and her. I want to hang out with this guy because he always has fun things to do." Call him up and maybe you can hang with him. Maybe he'll answer. You have a lot of choice over what you want to do.

* In GTA 4, Rockstar is giving its players more freedom, more choice, and more sense of control over their destiny - the structure of GTA4's storyline is quite different to it's predecessors as it can be told in a number of different ways. You can talk to people in person, by cell phones, and there are a bunch of other ways of giving the player information. In general it's a different experience, with new ways of interacting with the characters and the game world.

* Rockstar consulted crime experts and ex-policemen when making the game, and they learned that being a criminal is a lot harder these days than it was during the 80s and 90s (for example) and they have tried to reflect this in the game. This means you can expect to see a lot of people getting arrested - the police are a heavy presence in Liberty City.

* There are no planes in GTA IV because there is only one city, and Rockstar want the game to seem realistic. That means there will be no rollerblades, no unicycles, probably no jetpacks and indeed no planes. Rockstar are giving choice and variety which feels right for the character. However there will be motorbikes.

* Rockstar North is approaching the recruitment of voice actors in a different way. This means that we will probably hear less familiar voices in GTA 4, as R* are looking for voices which suit the attitude of the characters, and are not just looking for big names. A similar approach is being done with the soundtrack - Rockstar are looking for great music which works with the 2007 Liberty City.

* After an initial load sequence, the game will never load again. Not even during exterior-interior transitions (and vice versa).

* Both versions of the game (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) will likely be identical, but the Xbox 360 version will have exclusive downloadable episodic [sizeable] content. Rockstar have now spent over 3 years developing the game, and Dan Houser compares the leap from GTA III to GTA IV, to the leap from GTA to GTA III.

* GTA IV will have multiplayer, but it's not going to be a massively multiplayer online game, says Dan Houser. They are trying to make something that is interesting, fun, progressive and which goes along nicely with the single-player game.

We'd like to express our thanks to demologik for providing all of this information on our forums. Discuss the contents of the preview at our forums and remember to digg this!
This isnt 100%...

another thing says that there will be planes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 13, 2007, 10:30:13 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 12, 2007, 10:27:16 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 12, 2007, 10:55:49 AM
is there easier ways to get from town to town? thats a long ass haul between towns even on horseback.

Click on the town in the map and fast travel? It's been a while since I played, so I don't remember how that works.

I did not know that...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 13, 2007, 04:18:56 PM
You can fast travel only if you have been in the town itself I believe. I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 13, 2007, 04:24:53 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2007, 08:19:26 AM
I pretty much play NCAA Football or NHL07.  NHL still has competition and NCAA has gotten better each year. 

I still play NCAA. It is way more fun than Madden IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 13, 2007, 05:25:46 PM
i didn't even see that option for fast travel. my buddy took his ps3 back, so i could care less until i get it myself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 13, 2007, 10:57:10 PM
Well if you ever get it back just click on a town and it should say Fast Travel? Then hit yes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 16, 2007, 02:36:20 PM
Picked up R6 Vegas for 360 today finally.  I'm loving it.  Much better than GRAW
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 16, 2007, 07:03:22 PM
yes, i'm coming to that realization too, only i got rid of R6 and am playing GRAW
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 16, 2007, 07:42:36 PM
I like the little Autobot that GRAW has to scope whats up ahead, but the gameplay is much better on Vegas
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 16, 2007, 07:52:39 PM
i think my character has AIDS
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 17, 2007, 11:46:59 AM
Vince Young garners the Madden NFL08 cover...and, somewhere, RJS is giddy in anticipation of the carnage sure to follow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on April 17, 2007, 12:09:11 PM
I went back and played a few games of Madden 07 (PS2) last night and found the most rediculous roster of all time.  I think it's season 3, but the Chargers offense includes: Philip Rivers, LT, Antonio Gates, TO, Randy Moss, and Mike Alstott.  If that's not rediculous enough, the defens includes: Castillo, Merriman, Zach Thomas, John Abraham, Mike Peterson, William James, and everyone's favorite safety... Sean Taylor.  Oh, and Akers was their kicker.

That being said, i blew them out 40+ - 22
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 17, 2007, 12:43:50 PM
Thats like the Bears in my franchise. They got Plaxico, M. Bulger, T. Gonzalez and drafted S. Slaton as back-up RB on offense as well as normal starters. Defense they got Lavar Arrington, Roy Williams upgrades. I always play them in playoffs and have a tough time scoring on them.

Does anyone use component plugs for their PS2? Is it much of a difference? I'm thinking about pickin them up since I got the new TV and am not thinking about getting the PS3 for sometime.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 17, 2007, 12:46:16 PM
Quote from: SunMo on April 16, 2007, 07:52:39 PM
i think my character has AIDS
I hope his teammates know that, blood spatter is deadly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on April 17, 2007, 01:29:25 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 17, 2007, 12:43:50 PM
Does anyone use component plugs for their PS2? Is it much of a difference? I'm thinking about pickin them up since I got the new TV and am not thinking about getting the PS3 for sometime.

I picked up component cables for my LCD projection tv and it's like night and day how much better it looks.  I was using an S-video cable before.  I'd recommend it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 17, 2007, 01:33:31 PM
they're definitely worth it Mussa, I'll look to see if i still have my old cables.  If i do they're yours
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 17, 2007, 02:03:01 PM
holla  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 26, 2007, 05:46:12 PM
COD 4 to premier this weekend during ESPN's draft coverage (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/25/call-of-duty-4-to-premiere-on-espn-this-weekend/)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 28, 2007, 05:28:31 PM
the commercial for COD4 looked awesome.  of course that was pre rendered stuff like every other commercial......
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 28, 2007, 05:34:51 PM
I'm excited about COD4, i wasnt excited at all before.  Great commercial. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2007, 11:01:08 PM
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/784/784281p1.html

Article on new Madden. Looks like they actually made some improvements...Will this be available for PS2?

I'm entering my 3rd yr in franchise and Dawkins is just so slow and almost always gets run over. he's down to 81 speed. good thing i drafted michael griffin 2 yrs ago. hes already rated 90 as a back-up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 30, 2007, 08:19:08 AM
Finally, i havent bought Madden in 2 years because they've screwed it up 2 years in a row. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 30, 2007, 08:37:34 AM
COD 4 trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JC3UMJ2It4) 'Modern Warfare'. What a breath of fresh air, the WWII stuff was getting a little mundane.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on April 30, 2007, 12:48:41 PM
Madden '06 was probably the best one, next to '05 on PS2.

There really is no need to buy any more maddens ever. That is, unless wingspan invites me over so I can get a game of Madden on the Wii...I may then change my mind.

Wingspan, the ball is in your court.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 30, 2007, 01:13:00 PM
Your balls have been in my court for 2 years now.

No means no.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on April 30, 2007, 01:21:53 PM
Fine. You wouldn't know what to do if a set of balls hit you in your chin anyways Wii boy!

Mussa, balls in your court.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 30, 2007, 02:07:33 PM
no thanks...

i love madden, no matter how zesty it may of gotten, im still addicted to that game. i just hope they make a ps2 version for 08.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on May 01, 2007, 11:51:50 PM
Probably posted before, but here's a real Street Fighter II fight (http://youtube.com/watch?v=NISv4pWxrFo)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 02, 2007, 11:59:14 AM
thats pretty funny and extremely nerdy  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on May 02, 2007, 04:15:45 PM
Quote from: hbionic on April 30, 2007, 12:48:41 PM
There really is no need to buy any more maddens ever.
If you have a PS2 or Xbox. If you have a 360 or Ps3 there's plenty of reasons to still buy them. They make all of their improvements on those systems, they dont bother with the other shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 02, 2007, 04:30:00 PM
Last year's Madden for Xbox 360 was disgustingly bad.  That review gives me some hope for this year though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on May 02, 2007, 04:38:49 PM
I played it a couple times, I thought the game was just much better to play on the 360 then on PS2. I didnt go through all the features and all that, but it seemed more fun to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 02, 2007, 04:41:10 PM
I didn't get a chance to compare the two, I just remember playing it and not believing it was a Madden game.  The "radio" broadcast was really bad, I thought.  Overall, it just felt like a real generic game with no features.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 04, 2007, 04:14:50 PM
Spiderman 3:  The Game, did not receive good reviews. 

I guess I won't be picking it up tonight.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/785/785643p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 07, 2007, 02:41:31 PM
they are releasing madden 08 for PS2, but to what extent the new features will be included with the slower machine is yet to be known...im not getting my hopes up. Next gen system though sound pretty good...

bought World Series of Poker, Tournament of Champions 07 Edtn yesterday as well as component wires for the PS2. Bought are well worth it :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 07, 2007, 02:47:45 PM
The update for 360 came out today, It should automatically download within the next week.  I just hope it doesnt make my 360 die like it did last time around
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 08, 2007, 03:34:21 PM
popped in BLACK last night and played on the new TV. love this game, i never beat it, but im going to make a run at it now. PS3 should most definetly make a sequel.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 08, 2007, 07:33:21 PM
BLACK is one of my favorite games, I beat it twice for Xbox, once on medium then again on hard. The ending is a bitch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 08, 2007, 08:00:11 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on May 08, 2007, 07:33:21 PM
BLACK is one of my favorite games, I beat it twice for Xbox, once on medium then again on hard. The ending is a bitch.
Its IGY's fav
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2007, 06:05:40 PM
If anyone still plays Madden 07 on PS2, I found an updated franchise file on madden mania with updated roster post draft. Its only PS2. Let me know if you want the link to the maxdrive file.  Eagles are pretty accurate, although they are missing Bloom.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 10, 2007, 03:21:44 PM
Forza 2 demo came out today on X Box Live.  All reviews sound good, the least complaints are about the gameplay. 

I preordered it yesterday along with GTAIV. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 17, 2007, 07:55:55 AM
Man Creates Video Game of Virginia Tech Massacre (http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=49744)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 17, 2007, 08:02:29 AM
first Columbine, now this.  when is Congress going to step in and do something about real life corrupting the video game world?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 17, 2007, 10:37:06 AM
all i want to know is where can i play it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NC_Eagle on May 17, 2007, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: BigEd76 on May 01, 2007, 11:51:50 PM
Probably posted before, but here's a real Street Fighter II fight (http://youtube.com/watch?v=NISv4pWxrFo)

Nice effort, but where's the Chun Li helicopter kick??  ;D

And you had to remind me of how many quarters I sank into SF2 arcade units!!  Probably could have bought a decent TV and stereo system, maybe even a nice used car... :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on May 17, 2007, 04:35:09 PM
I always fought with Chun Li and Dhalsim, who I liked to call, 'Dahlism'.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on May 18, 2007, 06:03:25 PM
rarely if ever do i come to this thread so this may be old news

techmo bowl coming back

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/tecmobowl2008/news.html?sid=6170554&mode=all
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 18, 2007, 06:30:13 PM
didnt know that IGY good find
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 18, 2007, 07:35:02 PM
no doubt its coming out for the Wii. fargin sweet!

first video trailer of madden 08

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/868/868499/vid_1996121.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on May 18, 2007, 07:45:30 PM
Quote from: mussa on May 18, 2007, 07:35:02 PM
no doubt its coming out for the Wii. fargin sweet!

first video trailer of madden 08

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/868/868499/vid_1996121.html

Trailers are their way of blinding folks into buying their game. I want to see the actual game play. farg the trailers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 18, 2007, 07:59:12 PM
i agree, its just the first look into the new animations, which are cool
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 19, 2007, 04:18:06 PM
Halo 3 expected for sept. 25th 2007.

Info on the new Splinter Cell: Conviction

No more hiding in shadows:

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/789/789307p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NC_Eagle on May 19, 2007, 05:33:25 PM
Hmm, is Madden still the only one with an NFLPA license?  Too bad, I liked the ESPN ones better, though Madden isn't terrible by any means...  ???

And Techmobowl?? WEEEEEEE!  ;D 8)

HUT HUT HUT HUT!

;D

This is just nuts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBvOxicz-0
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 21, 2007, 10:18:52 AM
Pretty funny.  A couple of friends have Xbox 360s; one of them just broke up with his girlfriend, and that same day, his Xbox broke.  It's still under warranty, but he's going to be without it for a few weeks.  Because he's depressed, he really wants to play...so, he and another friend went to look into renting one while it was gone....but it was about $25 a week.  Instead, they chipped in and bought a new Xbox to use while his is in the shop.  Because they want someone else to play with, when they're done with it they're going to sell it to me for $100.  So, at the end of the day I get to help out a friend and get an Xbox 360 for $100.  Can't hate that, I guess.  Never would have bought one otherwise.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 21, 2007, 07:44:50 PM
Right.  So you just paid 100 bucks for a used 360 that you'll be lucky to use one hour a month.  Yay you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 21, 2007, 10:20:38 PM
What's a hundred bucks these days?  A dinner, if that?  And I did help a buddy out ;).  Besides I have a nephew who gets bored of games quickly, so that'll have to pay off.  And I might get to use it two hours a month, assuming I can get out of teaching, skip the gym, take some time off of work, ship the kid to his grandparents, and housebreak the puppy in record time.  It could happen.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 21, 2007, 10:25:33 PM
Zan, if your up to online gaming, i would suggest www.2o2p.com its for older online gamers who play to avoid Timmies. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 21, 2007, 10:53:18 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on May 21, 2007, 10:20:38 PM
What's a hundred bucks these days?

Granted.  But it's a lot in ten years, especially if you give it some company along the way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on June 01, 2007, 10:05:02 AM
You can run, but you'll only die tired: Gaming's 'baddest' villains

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9022399&pageNumber=1 (http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9022399&pageNumber=1)

I'm only familiar with a few of these.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 01, 2007, 10:10:54 AM
I picked up Forza 2 yesterday, its a million times better than the Demo Version. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 04, 2007, 07:27:25 PM
Olivia Munn in slave Leia girl outfit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYdFuH_Jbd8).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 04, 2007, 08:29:43 PM
wow. barking  :o
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 13, 2007, 04:08:36 PM
so i think im going to buy an x-box elite tonight. any thoughts?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 13, 2007, 04:14:20 PM
Its sweet man, You'll love the media streaming Mussa.  I listen to mp3's from my pc all the time.  Definitely give the xbox live trial a chance.  The Elite has a HDMI which is nice.  Here's a link to peoples impressions of the Elite
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=822674&page=1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=822674&page=1)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 13, 2007, 04:58:12 PM
farg they are sold out everywhere :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 13, 2007, 05:08:02 PM
that sucks man, i've been thinking of upgrading from the premium to the elite.  How about gamestops/eb games stores?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 13, 2007, 07:05:28 PM
tried them all. i found it on ebay and other places for 600 bucks. farg that. i did however find it here for 550 with a game:

http://www.lowestdeal.com/sf_proddetail.asp?sf_p_ID=S1PSDUWGMI3W54LQL68JKUG7B0

im not sure if its a trusted place though...ima look for a number to call

trying ebay also:

keep getting outbid as soon as i bid...what do they have like auto bidding software or something?>?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 13, 2007, 08:06:09 PM
yes, that's exactly what they have.  you don't shop on eBay much, do you?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 13, 2007, 08:18:17 PM
not in awhile
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2007, 11:27:18 AM
broke down and bought the xbox 360 premium. couldn't wait for the elite.

forza motorsports 2 - reminded me of the grand turismo type game. pretty tough at first

perfect dark - classic for the xbox w/ great online play. i have alot to learn to compete online.

crackdown - alot like GTA series but more chaotic, its going to take awhile to get used too

overall im pretty impressed with the 360. i played perfect dark online with a friend last night and had a blast. since im a PS2 guy the controllers going to take sometime to get used too. if anyone wants to send a friend request my tag is musshugahh717

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 15, 2007, 11:42:19 AM
Get Gears of War if you haven't already.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 11:48:59 AM
and Rainbow Six, by far the best 360 game i've played
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2007, 11:57:25 AM
Quote from: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 11:48:59 AM
and Rainbow Six, by far the best 360 game i've played
Sun, did you get online yet?

My gamertag is Jeru Da Damaja
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 11:58:25 AM
i didn't get online yet, i'm too lazy...and cheap.  the wireless adapter is like $80
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2007, 12:16:33 PM
Quote from: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 11:58:25 AM
i didn't get online yet, i'm too lazy...and cheap.  the wireless adapter is like $80
Look on ebay, or run a lan line from your router.  I got 50ft of lan line (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10208&cs_id=1020801&p_id=145&seq=1&format=2&style=) for under 7 bucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 15, 2007, 12:29:48 PM
Quote from: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 11:48:59 AM
and Rainbow Six, by far the best 360 game i've played

That good? I'll check it out off your recommendation. Even though I've owned an Xbox for 5 years I have never played a R6 game, what's it comparable too? As far as Clancy's games go I like SC 1 & 3 but wasn't too fond of GRAW.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2007, 12:32:40 PM
SD, its better than Gears imo.  The tactical shooting is awsome.  It has the best Crouching i've ever seen. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 15, 2007, 12:36:21 PM
Is it buy worthy or rent worthy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2007, 12:45:52 PM
Definitely buy worthy.  Its not as tactical as previous R6 games so it has a fun feel to it, but not as arcadey as Gears.  Rent it, if you like it i would buy it.  I think the demo is still available on XBL, but i can tell you the controls are much better on the game than the demo, or at least the demo i played in december. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 12:48:13 PM
buy, buy, buy

i made the mistake of playing Rainbow first, then playing GRAW...it's not even close.  i immediately stopped playing GOW once i got Rainbow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 15, 2007, 12:50:05 PM
farg it I'll buy it today
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on June 15, 2007, 01:09:10 PM
Meh, nothing compares to Gears of War. The only thing that could have been better about it was the length of the story, way too short. Hopefully if(when) GOW2 comes out, it takes longer then 8-12 hours to beat.

I was owning people online in it for awhile as Mode4564 on my friends 360 but it broke....damn it. People sure do hate when you sneak up on them with the chainsaw gun though....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on June 15, 2007, 01:11:31 PM
I've been playing Need For Speed - Most Wanted for awhile. I love that game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 15, 2007, 01:13:04 PM
there are more things that limit GOW than just the length...the weapons are limited, the enemies are limited....all in all, Rainbow 6 is a much better game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2007, 02:40:58 PM
anyone play lost planet? looks awesome

i just raced some dude in forza and he smoked me. i got a crap golf gti and he had a suped up subaru wrx. very cool game

anyone here play perfect dark? send me your gamertag if so...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 15, 2007, 04:27:28 PM
Haven't played Lost Planet but from what I gather its either people love it or hate it.

Grabbed a couple games that were collecting dust and traded them in at Game Stop for Rainbow 6 LV.

Transformers is coming out on the 26th, movie games always suck but the chance to play as Optimus or Megatron (there's a good path and bad path) might be too hard to pass up.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2007, 05:32:04 PM
Lost Planet kind of stinks i thought from the demo.  The Graphics are unfinished so is the gameplay.  From people i know who have it, they love the multiplayer but the single player stinks. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on June 15, 2007, 07:31:21 PM
I just bought a 360 today at the PX, got the military appreciation pack.  It came with 3 games and some arcade thing it also came with a year free of online all for $450.  Pretty good deal because i got it on my military star card with no interest for 6 months.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 15, 2007, 09:18:25 PM
The wife just got me Lost Planet for my birthday/father's day. I have GRAW and GoW already, and they fill my shooter fix. I play a lot online, and the GoW is pretty fun that way. Is Lost Planet good enough to replace one?

I was kind of thinking about MLB 07 for the 360. I want a sports game. Haven't seen much about any of them.

Is Rainbow 6 far and away a much more improved shooter than GRAW or GoW that it will be fun to play even though I'm worn out on FPS?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 17, 2007, 12:29:08 PM
Is there anywhere on the interwebs where I can buy XBox 360 games for less than 60 bones?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on June 17, 2007, 12:34:33 PM
You mean like somewhere where people can put on their own items for sale, and people bid on them to get them at lower prices than normal retail? Nah.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 17, 2007, 12:42:46 PM
Quote from: Dillen on June 17, 2007, 12:34:33 PM
You mean like somewhere where people can put on their own items for sale, and people bid on them to get them at lower prices than normal retail? Nah.


roflcopter
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 17, 2007, 01:47:00 PM
Quote from: Dillen on June 17, 2007, 12:34:33 PM
You mean like somewhere where people can put on their own items for sale, and people bid on them to get them at lower prices than normal retail? Nah.

Should have said new. I've gotten owned one too many times on E-bay. I know you can get new items on e-bay from "businesses", but I just don't trust the whole deal anymore. Loved Ebay years ago, but I've gotten screwed over on too many things to even bother anymore.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 17, 2007, 02:00:50 PM
have you gotten screwed over by people with good feedback?  because, normally, if you are vigilant in purchasing from good feedback sellers, you should be alright
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 17, 2007, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: SunMo on June 17, 2007, 02:00:50 PM
have you gotten screwed over by people with good feedback?  because, normally, if you are vigilant in purchasing from good feedback sellers, you should be alright

When I was an Ebay newb, I got screwed by a person with only like 20 comments. From what I remember they seemed pretty good. I got burned a couple of times by persons with good to excellent feedback. Haven't lost truck loads of money, but it's been enough to keep me from chancing it if I can get the same thing from the local store for a few more bucks. Rare car parts and the like, I still buy from Ebay on occasion, but that's a different ball of wax. Never once had a bad expierience with car stuff, especially the antique stuff. Electronics, etc., is where I've had the trouble.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 17, 2007, 03:21:15 PM
IMO the best way to buy games cheap is to buy used games. the store is not going to put out a disk that doesn't work. I got Perfect Dark for 17 and Crackdown for 35. We have acouple gamestop's here in lanc and they have a club where u get 10% off used games and 10% more torwards games you trade in
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on June 17, 2007, 04:14:35 PM
I've bought Tony Hawk Project 8 and College Hoops 2k7 on eBay and both times they were fine. The trick is to find someone who sells video games exclusively on that username, like This guy. (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=candygirlpink&&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller&sspagename=VIP:feedback:2:us&iid=250128560487) Obviously not only that person, but you get the picture. You need to be real careful when you're bidding on expensive stuff from relatively new eBay people.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 18, 2007, 09:05:30 AM
Got the MLB 2k7 last night. My wife bought me Lost Planet for my birthday, but as I said earlier that would have been the fifth shooter I owned, and I have a grand total of seven games. So I swapped it for a baseball game.

I haven't played a baseball game on a console since....shtein.....the originial playstation I think, maybe Playstation 2.

The good: This game is pretty silly. The amount of control you have over pitches, batting, baserunning (you can tell the guy which side of the bag to slide into, head/feet first slide, feign steals, etc.), and fielders is insane. You can act as a manager as well, visit the mound, double switch, play shifts, all of that. The animations are pretty bad ass, and all the little stuff is there, like Howard stepping out, spitting on his hands and clapping them, and Rowands goofy batting stance. Even relatively unknown guys like Bourne, a lot of their details are there. Other thing I noticed is that unless you seriously gimp the settings, if a team in Franchise or Season mode sucks to begin with, it'll show in the game. I hammered the Nationals in my first game like 9-1, but then when I played the Braves with Smoltz pitching I barely squeeked out the win.

The bad: The graphics overall are pretty nice, but when they zoom in on closeups, you can see daylight or the field through their mouths and/or eyes. Plus they tend to all look Asian. Other thing I noticed that kind of sucks, it take about forty minutes to finish one game. It'll be a long season.

For a baseball game though, it's pretty bad ass, I'm glad I switched for it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 20, 2007, 03:07:28 PM
Manhunt 2 for the Nintendo Wii (http://wii.ign.com/articles/797/797839p1.html) is looking like it might be the first AO Rated game for a console, ever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 20, 2007, 03:07:52 PM
it's not allowed to be released in the UK
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on June 20, 2007, 03:11:15 PM
Hoydas
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 20, 2007, 05:19:59 PM
Check what I said on MLB 2k7. The game is a piece of shtein, and it's a shame because the actual gameplay and graphics are top notch. The farging thing hangs all the god damned time, and reboots my 360. I checked it out online, and people using all of the consoles the game is available on report the same shtein. From now on I am doing a little more research before I drop 60 bucks on another game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 20, 2007, 05:26:10 PM
I had the same problem with it freezing and shtein
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 20, 2007, 05:30:09 PM
Quote from: PPinDC on June 15, 2007, 09:18:25 PM
I was kind of thinking about MLB 07 for the 360. I want a sports game. Haven't seen much about any of them.

Quote from: SunMo on June 20, 2007, 05:26:10 PM
I had the same problem with it freezing and shtein

(http://www.sptimesphotos.com/blogs/80s/uploaded_images/sandler-735621.jpg)
Quotethings that could've been brought to my attention YESTERDAY!

Thanks dick.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 20, 2007, 05:30:52 PM
yeah, but that happened on other games a little bit too, i thought it was my system.

but on a more important note, i don't care about you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on June 20, 2007, 05:34:24 PM
I know you didn't mean that snookums.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 20, 2007, 11:29:11 PM
hows lost planet ppindc?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 02, 2007, 02:37:51 PM
http://www.techshout.com/gaming/2007/30/madden-nfl-08-music-soundtrack-unveiled-by-ea/ (http://www.techshout.com/gaming/2007/30/madden-nfl-08-music-soundtrack-unveiled-by-ea/)New Madden Soundtrack

Airbourne - "Runnin' Wild"
Atreyu - "Becoming"
Brother Ali - "Whatcha Got"
Daddy Yankee - "Impacto"
Datarock - "The New Song"
Earl Greyhound - "S.O.S."
Enter Shikari - "OK, Time for Plan B"
From Autumn to Ashes - "Daylight Slaving"
HE**YEAH - "You Wouldn't Know"
Jupiter One - "Countdown"
MIMS - "Cop It"
Murs - "Dreadlocks"
O-Solo - "Monsta"
Operator - "Soul Crusher"
Ozzy Osbourne - "I Don't Wanna Stop"
Pharoahe Monch feat. Showtyme - "Desire"
Pitbull feat. Don Omar - "Fuego Remix"
Queens of the Stone Age - "3's & 7's"
Red1 feat. Afu-Ra - "Dem No Worry We"
Shadows Fall - "Redemption"
Swizz Beatz - "It's Me Snitches"
Sum 41 - "Underclass Hero"
Team Shadetek feat. 77Klash & Jahdan - "Brooklyn Anthem"
The Bravery - "Believe"
The Hives - "Tick Tick Boom"
The Used - "The Ripper"
Timbaland feat. Justin Timberlake - "Release"
Yellowcard - "Fighting"
Zion I & The Grouch - "Hit'em"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 02, 2007, 07:18:28 PM
Picked up Raindow Six Vegas and Gears of War for x-box360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 02, 2007, 08:35:21 PM
GOW is awesome, muss. Just started playing R6, didn't like it much at first but I just got to the Casino part and its growing on me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 03, 2007, 02:40:10 PM
junior picked this game up last week.  he loves it and the claim about it being "epic arcade baseball action" is correct.  I was watching my son play it and it looked like a pinball machine on the screen.  I'll pass.

(http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/object/849/849419/mlbthebigs_xbox360boxboxart_160h.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 03, 2007, 05:09:23 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on July 02, 2007, 08:35:21 PM
GOW is awesome, muss. Just started playing R6, didn't like it much at first but I just got to the Casino part and its growing on me.

Played some co-o last night in GOW, pretty cool, def going to take sometime getting used too. Just got to Vegas in Rainbow Six. Pretty tough game. Online play is pretty fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 04, 2007, 12:10:29 AM
Quote from: mussa on July 03, 2007, 05:09:23 PM
Just got to Vegas in Rainbow Six.
Its not overly difficult but the difficulty level did catch me off guard. Sort of reminds me of Splinter Cell as far as ops go.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 04, 2007, 12:12:12 AM
what i love about it is that it's not just a run around and shoot 'em up game, but it's not like other games where you need farging military training practically.  it's perfect for what i want to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 04, 2007, 08:03:00 PM
First "Rock Band" footage (http://www.destructoid.com/first-rock-band-footage-is-omggodtehroxorz--34274.phtml)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 05, 2007, 08:50:13 AM
Well, I just got my $100 XBox 360 (heh) and I'm set up on XBox Live.  My screen name, for anyone interested, is zanshin825.  Get me while my Madden skills are at an all-time low. 

Getting used to the XBox controls blows-- my first game I kept jumping offsides thinking I was adjusting my secondary alignment. 

Hope the next version of Madden for the 360 is better-- other than a few graphical things, this version pales in comparision to the Playstation 2 edition.  No traning camp, no mini games...wtf?  And why doesn't speed seem to be as much of a factor on the 360?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 05, 2007, 09:49:21 AM
For some reason the Search function isn't working for me today.  Anyway, I have the Xbox live screen names for Mussa and Seabiscuit36, but does anyone else have one they'd like to share?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 05, 2007, 09:52:25 AM
I havent bought Madden since i purchased my 360, EA has completely farged up the game.  I'll just keep playing NCAA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 05, 2007, 11:45:29 AM
my wife got me Madden when she got my Xbox for christmas last year, it was really brutal.

apparently the re-built the game this year and it should be better.  i think i'll give it one more shot, otherwise i'll stick to college.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 05, 2007, 11:46:39 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 05, 2007, 09:49:21 AM
For some reason the Search function isn't working for me today.  Anyway, I have the Xbox live screen names for Mussa and Seabiscuit36, but does anyone else have one they'd like to share?

oddly enough, i'm SunMo on Xbox Live
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 05, 2007, 12:47:23 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 05, 2007, 08:50:13 AM
And why doesn't speed seem to be as much of a factor on the 360?
I like it better that way. In real life, it doesn't take Peyton Manning 4 seconds to run 10 yards. Everyone in the NFL is a lot closer in speed than you think, but it's only apparent over distances, not a couple of yards. It does make a difference.

That said, Madden on the 360 is much better than it has been on PS2 (considering they'll be putting in everything again this year) but I still won't buy it. Basically same game with some gimmicky adjustments here and there that make some parts seem cooler, but it's still the same. I'll just enjoy NCAA for an entire football season this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 05, 2007, 12:53:43 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 04, 2007, 12:12:12 AM
what i love about it is that it's not just a run around and shoot 'em up game, but it's not like other games where you need farging military training practically.  it's perfect for what i want to play.

I like that every weapon either has a scope or can be modded to have one. Scopes = hours of fun
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 05, 2007, 01:04:04 PM
downloaded the demo for madden 07. horrible. the control of players, the movements are nowhere near as good as they are on the ps2. just a complete piece of shtein. the ps2 version blows it out of the water. didn't even seem like the same game.

the new one though is supposed to be the "best ever". we'll see Im def getting it. hopefully a demo will be out at the end of the month.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 10, 2007, 11:19:19 AM
demo is out for NCAA 08 for xbox 360. downloading it now.

rented lost planet. right off the bat it sucked. didn't like it at all. might give it another try.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 11:23:09 AM
EA demos usually don't let you do much, hopefully this one does.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 10, 2007, 11:48:36 AM
Sony dropped the price of the PS3 from 6 bills to 5:link (http://www.kotv.com/news/national/story/?id=131051) (still too pricey)

Rumor has it the 360 is doing the same:
Quote$249.99
360 Core "Redesign" w/new retail box (slightly more flashy), includes HDMI out, HDMI cable sold seperately.
Composite/Component Cable Included, Wireless Controller & Headset included.

$349.99
360 Premium "Redesign" w/new retail box (slightly more flashy), includes HDMI out, HDMI cable sold seperately
60GB HDD, Composite/Component Cable Included, Wireless Controller & Headset included.

$419.99
360 Elite "Redesign" w/new retail box (slightly more flashy), includes HDMI out, HDMI cable included.
120GB HDD, Composite/Component Cable also Included, Wireless Controller & Headset included.

$59.99 Wi-Fi adapter

Discontinued 20GB HDD
$99.99 60GB HDD
$139.99 120GB HDD

$29.99 MS HDMI Cable

Old HDD rebate Program
Trade-in your 20GB for a $30.00 refund, Trade-in your 60GB for a $45.00 refund.

Finished R6 LV, good game, gonna put it on a harder level and go through it again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2007, 12:09:16 PM
QuoteMicrosoft's next move? Code-name Falcon
By Dean Takahashi
Monday, July 9th, 2007 at 12:02 am in General.

Here's a trade secret that Microsoft is unlikely to publicly acknowledge.

Sony's cutting the price on the PlayStation 3. How will Microsoft react? We'll find out soon. But a key part of the strategy is going to be a project code-named Falcon.

Falcon is the name for the latest internal electronics in the Xbox 360. It will have an IBM microprocessor and an AMD/ATI graphics chip that are manufactured in a 65-nanometer production process. These are cost-reduced chips that do the same thing as their 90-nanometer predecessors, but they're smaller.

With smaller chips, Microsoft gets a bunch of benefits. They won't generate as much heat. So the risks of overheating — one of the main reasons behind Microsoft's billion-dollar write-off for repairs and extended warranties — are much lower. The chips may also cost half of what it took to make them before because they use less material and fewer manufacturing steps to produce.

Everyone knows that console makers cut the prices and costs on their consoles over time. But you may not be aware that the primary chips – microprocessor, graphics, and the Ana video processing chip – are the bulk of the cost of the machine. Microsoft started making the Xbox 360s in August, 2005, with a 90-nanometer process. It is overdue to switch to the newest technology, 65 nanometers, but that day has finally come. It may be some time — a year, maybe two — before it moves on the a 45-nanometer process.

But it's worth it. I recall that Ken Kutaragi said that by moving along the semiconductor manufacturing cost curve with the PlayStation 2, Sony was able to reduce the size — and therefore cost — of the PlayStation 2's original chips to just 13 percent of the original over the life cycle of the PS 2.

If you cut the costs on the chips, you can cut the overall cost of the system. You get ancillary benefits such as using a smaller motherboard, more air flow inside the console, and the ability to take the big giant power supply in the Xbox 360's power brick and put it inside the console.

Microsoft is in the process of qualifying the new Falcon chips and motherboard this summer. I expect it will launch Xbox 360s with the new Falcon innards this fall. That is why the company has been able to say that it has solved its manufacturing quality problems. Microsoft is likely to spend a little more money on heat sinks to make sure that the overheating problem doesn't resurface with Falcon.

The good thing about the smaller chips is that they will likely be easier to make in mass quantities and they shouldn't fail as often. Quality should automatically go up. That's what folks said about the 90-nanometer generation. But the 65-nanometer production process is a known quantity at this point at places such as IBM for sure and possibly at other suppliers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. So rather than fix the problems with the 90-nanometer machine, Microsoft has the easier problem now of getting a 65-nanometer machine to work right. I suspect that is why Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment & Devices group, said on Thursday on a conference call with analysts that the company has "its hands around it at the engineering level."

But once this machine is in the field, Microsoft will have a few options. It can take the power brick and put it inside the same chassis. It can also make a smaller version of the core, but this involves considerable redesign and retooling resources. And it could also beef up the console and make room for more costly things — as it did with the Elite.

It's anybody's guess as to what Microsoft will do with the Falcon as its base platform going forward. But Sony had better watch out. Microsoft is moving ahead of Sony on the cost-reduction curve. It would be risky for Sony to get into a price war with Microsoft.

Now it's easier to see why Microsoft still expects to be profitable in fiscal 2008 with the Xbox 360 business. In this fiscal year, Microsoft will introduce a major cost reduction with the Falcon platform. It will launch Halo 3. And it has already written off in fiscal 2007 the costs of repairing consoles for the next few years.

Falcon is a fundamental part of the strategy that Microsoft is using to try to beat Sony. Is it going to be good enough to beat Nintendo on costs? Very doubtful. Nintendo can play the cost-reduction game just as Microsoft can. Falcon certainly means that Microsoft can afford to cut the price of the Xbox 360 going forward. Whether it does so depends on how aggressive it wants to be at winning the lead market share in the business. But everyone knows that if you cut your hardware price too much, you lose money. After all, Microsoft lost an estimated $3.7 billion on the original Xbox.

When I asked David Hufford, a Microsoft spokesman, about Falcon on Friday, he said I was telling him something new. When I asked Peter Moore, head of games at Microsoft, about Falcon on Thursday, he said, "We have a bunch of different projects that cost reduce and improve quality as you find issues, as does our competition. Once you get millions in the field, you learn about the box under all kinds of different circumstances, you can adjust and tweak what you do accordingly."

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 10, 2007, 03:45:49 PM
The NCAA 08 demo is the same as Madden, 2 minute qrtrs Michigan vs USC, thats it. Played a game and was really impressed by graphics more than anything. I saw 1 or 2 gang tackle animations that looked very real. Being new to xbox, controls were diff. and the feel was just diff. I'm sure with time I'll get used to it, buts its almost like learning to play all over again.  Can't really say much other than graphics were great, but everything else is knew to me.  I was down 13-0 at the half came back and won 14-13 with 2 secs on the clock.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2007, 03:54:34 PM
I'll be downloading this when i get home.  I've been playing NCAA recently to get my skills back where they should be
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 03:56:37 PM
i started playing NCAA over madden with my PS2, one of the great things for me is that you roster is always fresh due to the turnover and the recruiting, and you don't know any of the players, so the names are irrelevent. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2007, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 03:56:37 PM
i started playing NCAA over madden with my PS2, one of the great things for me is that you roster is always fresh due to the turnover and the recruiting, and you don't know any of the players, so the names are irrelevent. 
Do what Mussa and I do man, buy rosters on Ebay.  It makes it much more fun when you have the real players. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 04:01:35 PM
for NCAA?  how much does that cost?  and why bother?  the players are gone in a few seasons anyway
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2007, 04:16:30 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 04:01:35 PM
for NCAA?  how much does that cost?  and why bother?  the players are gone in a few seasons anyway
anywhere from 5 bucks if you already have a memory card to 30bucks if you need to get a roster with a memory card.  I used to do it so i could import my NCAA players into Madden for the draft and have all real players.  But with Madden sucking ass so much in the past 2 years i still wanted to play using players who i watch on saturdays. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 04:20:55 PM
i got you, i don't have the PS2 anymore, do they do the same thing for 360?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2007, 04:27:11 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 04:20:55 PM
i got you, i don't have the PS2 anymore, do they do the same thing for 360?
Yup

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=xbox+360+ncaa+rosters&category0= (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=xbox+360+ncaa+rosters&category0=)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 04:33:44 PM
it says you need a kit to transfer the data from the email to be used on the xbox...how do you get it from the computer to the xbox?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 10, 2007, 05:05:42 PM
i only bought it one year cause i didn't know you could get it for free online. go to maddenmania.com and look under NCAA and just search for rosters. you can get them for free. the dicks on ebay usually just copy them and sell it anyway.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 10, 2007, 05:09:44 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 10, 2007, 04:33:44 PM
it says you need a kit to transfer the data from the email to be used on the xbox...how do you get it from the computer to the xbox?
Transfer kit basically goes from the computer to a memory card, then to the xbox
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 10, 2007, 05:14:56 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 10, 2007, 05:05:42 PM
i only bought it one year cause i didn't know you could get it for free online. go to maddenmania.com and look under NCAA and just search for rosters. you can get them for free. the dicks on ebay usually just copy them and sell it anyway.



How do you transfer it to your 360 then?  Do you need xbox live or is there some other method.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 10, 2007, 05:32:45 PM
i honestly don't know, xbox 360 is all knew to me. havn't had a chance to look into it yet, but im sure you can find out how on the forums in maddenmania.com
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 10, 2007, 05:53:08 PM
NCAA is so much better than Madden. I don't even buy Madden anymore. The recruiting and having fresh rosters every year is so much better. Also in Madden, I hate when players randomly retire at like 33, when in real life they have plenty of game left.

The demo plays a lot smoother, and there are new animations, but it feels mostly the same. The recruiting will be revamped so I can't wait.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 10, 2007, 06:37:33 PM
Can't wait for NCAA '08, it is a nice homecoming present after spending a month out here in the Mojave Desert.  That as well as beer and women not in Army uniforms.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 10, 2007, 07:08:12 PM
Agreed with pretty much everything here. Last year I bought a PS2 memory card with rosters on it for like $10, awesome deal considering memory cards are like $20 anyways. I have a 360 now and I'll just put in some of the names gradually, I know a lot of college players anyway.

What was mentioned earlier regarding the roster turnover and all that is good because that's one of the reasons I always bought Madden, because of "new rosters." New rosters my ass, they'll have maybe 1 or 2 different important players. farg that. NCAA kicks ass, I really have no idea why I still bought Madden in the past.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 12, 2007, 08:16:19 AM
I tried the NCAA demo.  Seems to play kind of slow. Other than that, it looks okay.  I'm not much of a college football guy, so unless I can pick it up on the cheap, I'll stick to Madden.  Madden on the 360 looks to be a big improvment over the last few editions.  We shall see....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 08:21:33 AM
As I mentioned a few months ago, I've been having some problems with games freezing and what not.  Well, last night, I got the 3 rings of death.  I turned it off and on and it worked again, but it was enough to finally call Xbox and wait on hold for 30 minutes...fargers
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 08:40:14 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 08:21:33 AM
As I mentioned a few months ago, I've been having some problems with games freezing and what not.  Well, last night, I got the 3 rings of death.  I turned it off and on and it worked again, but it was enough to finally call Xbox and wait on hold for 30 minutes...fargers
that sucks man, i've had some games freezing recently, and issues with the blades for looking at who's online and the music player.  I called last friday to figure out what was wrong, i got some philippino lady who kept saying  "What tha problem" in a bitchy tone.  She had me pop in 5 different xbox games to get it to freeze, and nothing happend like i told her.  I'm probably in the same boat Sun, ive gone thru one already.  The good thing is they extended that warranty so its all free, and supposedly all the refurbs or repaired ones will have a new heatsink built in to cut down on the heat that they produce. 

BTW did anyone play the Ace Combat 6 Demo yet?  I havent been able to get online the past 2 days with all of this work shtein. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on July 12, 2007, 10:22:42 AM
Microsoft admits it - 360 has design flaw (http://www.crn.com.au/story.aspx?CIID=85600&src=site-marq) which affects every unit.  No wonder you had a nice long hold time...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 10:23:25 AM
Quote from: Cerevant on July 12, 2007, 10:22:42 AM
Microsoft admits it - 360 has design flaw (http://www.crn.com.au/story.aspx?CIID=85600&src=site-marq) which affects every unit.  No wonder you had a nice long hold time...
welcome to last week. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 10:25:08 AM
so I was going through a bunch of shtein with the lady, who was nice, but i had to leave, so i put my wife on the phone with her, and basically the lady told my wife it was fixed.  i get home, start playing and it freezes within 5 minutes.  so, i'll call again today and basically insist that i get a new one.

how do they handle that?  do they send you to a store in your area to exchange or do they send you a new one directly?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 12, 2007, 10:38:53 AM
great. i thought all the newer x-box's were fine. guess not?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 10:41:24 AM
mine was from November...not sure if that was supposed to be the good batch or not.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 12, 2007, 11:29:35 AM
guess I'm lucky, never had a problem with the original Xbox or 360. (knocking on wood)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 11:35:53 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 10:25:08 AM
so I was going through a bunch of shtein with the lady, who was nice, but i had to leave, so i put my wife on the phone with her, and basically the lady told my wife it was fixed.  i get home, start playing and it freezes within 5 minutes.  so, i'll call again today and basically insist that i get a new one.

how do they handle that?  do they send you to a store in your area to exchange or do they send you a new one directly?
What they did with me Sun is they send you a box with a packing label prepaid.  You send it to the Texas repair facility.  It takes usually 3-4 days to get to the repair facility, then 3-5 days to get repaired, then another week to get back.  You probably will be without one for 3 weeks, its sucks..

Here is the AVS site about the repair process (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=717200)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 11:47:20 AM
thanks Seabiscuit, i only got the rings once, and it wasn't permanent.  my main problem is all my games freezing.  hopefully they will take it back and fix it for that too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 11:47:20 AM
thanks Seabiscuit, i only got the rings once, and it wasn't permanent.  my main problem is all my games freezing.  hopefully they will take it back and fix it for that too
Once you get the Rings, they'll be back.  Did your screen get all fuzzy when it froze up and show verticle lines that are black and white? 

Another thing, they'll keep asking you if its in a well ventilated area, always say yes.  I dont know if they can deny a claim for not being, but just tell them its sitting on a open table to avoid them asking that question 10 times. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 12, 2007, 11:52:14 AM
New HALO 3 trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21489.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 11:54:24 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 11:47:20 AM
thanks Seabiscuit, i only got the rings once, and it wasn't permanent.  my main problem is all my games freezing.  hopefully they will take it back and fix it for that too
Once you get the Rings, they'll be back.  Did your screen get all fuzzy when it froze up and show verticle lines that are black and white? 

Another thing, they'll keep asking you if its in a well ventilated area, always say yes.  I dont know if they can deny a claim for not being, but just tell them its sitting on a open table to avoid them asking that question 10 times. 

i never used to get lines until i started playing my latest games, and yeah, i get fuzzy vertical lines.

and dont' worry, as far as they will know, i have the best Xbox setup in the history of gaming.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 12:03:24 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 11:54:24 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 12, 2007, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 11:47:20 AM
thanks Seabiscuit, i only got the rings once, and it wasn't permanent.  my main problem is all my games freezing.  hopefully they will take it back and fix it for that too
Once you get the Rings, they'll be back.  Did your screen get all fuzzy when it froze up and show verticle lines that are black and white? 

Another thing, they'll keep asking you if its in a well ventilated area, always say yes.  I dont know if they can deny a claim for not being, but just tell them its sitting on a open table to avoid them asking that question 10 times. 

i never used to get lines until i started playing my latest games, and yeah, i get fuzzy vertical lines.

and dont' worry, as far as they will know, i have the best Xbox setup in the history of gaming.
When they kept asking, i told them i had setup a fan behind my TV and Xbox to prevent overheating, they shut up at that point
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 12:29:25 PM
ha, awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 12, 2007, 12:41:36 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 10:41:24 AM
mine was from November...not sure if that was supposed to be the good batch or not.
I bought mine around March or so. Pretty lucky I guess, although one time I did get a single red light but it just turned out my wireless controller had almost no battery left.

That said, if you have another friend that bought a 360 more recent than you, it's easy to just use their receipt and get a new one. When I bought mine, my friend's 360 had broken about a week before or so. He still had everything that comes with the system so he put it all in the box and took it to Walmart with my receipt saying that when he plugged everything in he got the 3 red lights already, and it looked tampered with to begin with because there's no hard drive. (He gave me his hard drive so I wasn't basically giving a 360 away for free, I sold the hard drive on eBay for like $75) and they had no problem giving him a new one. If mine ever breaks I'll probably do something like that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 12, 2007, 12:47:56 PM
sun,

does yours freeze just on online or regular play or both? mine froze before trying to join a game...kind of jumpin back and forth.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 01:16:27 PM
both.  i've only been online for 2 weeks, but i've had the freezing problem for months
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 12, 2007, 02:45:05 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 12, 2007, 01:16:27 PM
both.  i've only been online for 2 weeks, but i've had the freezing problem for months

Funny, I have had mine for a year now and I will occasionally get the rings of death, but I just turn the 360 off and back on and everything is cool.  The only problem I consistently have is if I play a game a lot for a couple of months, eventually my 360 stops reading the disc.  I have had it happen with Fifa 07 NCAA 07 and Fight Night 3.  Other than that, my system works beautifully. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 12, 2007, 04:24:08 PM
For those who are going to buy NCAA 08, are you going to reserve it? I've never had to before, but maybe it sells much quicker for 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 12, 2007, 05:08:57 PM
Quote from: Dillen on July 12, 2007, 04:24:08 PM
For those who are going to buy NCAA 08, are you going to reserve it? I've never had to before, but maybe it sells much quicker for 360.

Reservations are overrated IMO.  Maybe it is because I live in Lancaster, but I usually just go and pick the game up that night.  I call ahead and make sure that they have copies and they always seem to have some because of people who did reserve it and never bothered picking it up.  And if you call ahead and say you can be there in 20 minutes they are going to take your cash. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 12, 2007, 05:16:18 PM
That's true. I've been wanting to buy some CD for awhile, maybe I'll go to Best Buy on Tuesday and pick them both up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on July 12, 2007, 05:24:09 PM
Keep in mind that I don't live in a high population area.  I'm not sure where you live so that could change the circumstances, but I have never gone to an EB or GameStop where they didn't have a game on the release date. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 12, 2007, 06:30:29 PM
I bought a PS2 a few months ago.  it performs a hundred times better than the PS2 I had when they first made them.  no crashing, no problem with disc reading, cools just fine, takes up about 1/3 the space the original did. 

my plan then was to wait until the the new ones have all broken and been revamped, and come down in price.  both of these are now happening.  I'm gonna wait a while longer though, because I'm poor and I've still got great games to play. 

when i finally do buy in, my "next gen" will be old hat, but it will be cheap and it will work.

in the meantime, you fargers are suffering.  ha!  that's what you get for buying into their stupid shtein first thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on July 12, 2007, 07:58:25 PM
My Atari still works spectacularly!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 12, 2007, 09:45:13 PM
you can always go to blockbuster to get new games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 13, 2007, 03:44:11 PM
Looks like that PS3 price cut won't last. They are supposedly stopping production of the 60 GB model and will make the 80 GB model their exclusive model. The 80 GB is $600. Just another slick greedy move by Sony.

Also there is a rumor of an august 1st 360 price drop of $100 for all models.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 17, 2007, 02:07:50 PM
like i said for those of you who are getting ncaa 08, front page has article about free rosters:

http://www.maddenmania.com/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 17, 2007, 02:17:12 PM
you still have to spend money one way or another to do it.  there isn't a way to just download a roster to your 360, that i've seen.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 17, 2007, 02:59:14 PM
QuoteEvery year this topic comes up in our forums and we always get the same debate, who is legit and who are the copycats? Here is one guaruntee you get here at MaddenMania, every roster file that is officially listed in the forums is legit and made by the original owner. Unfortunately, there are other copycat sites which seek to profit off of rosters and charge money for them. I want to warn everyone that paying for NCAA rosters is the most ridiculous thing you can do when the original files by the original creators are available for every platform free of charge right here at MaddenMania. Check out our NCAA Discussion Forum to see who's working on rosters this year!

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 18, 2007, 10:38:15 AM
anyone played that new baseball game called The Bigs?  I haven't touched my Wii in about two months but that game looks pretty awesome. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 18, 2007, 11:04:15 AM
I think one of the parents posted about it here a while back.  Maybe Don Ho

not gonna search for you, so sorry
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2007, 11:08:14 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 18, 2007, 10:38:15 AM
anyone played that new baseball game called The Bigs?  I haven't touched my Wii in about two months but that game looks pretty awesome. 
From what I've seen it seems exactly like the Midway baseball game version, the guys who made Blitz. That game was pretty good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 18, 2007, 11:36:29 AM
I thought it looked pretty cool too, but Don Ho said it was garbage, prob give it a rent before buy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on July 18, 2007, 01:22:37 PM
reading the impressions from e3....Metroid 3 sounds awesome.

one more month!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on July 18, 2007, 01:43:49 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 18, 2007, 10:38:15 AM
I haven't touched my Wii in about two months... 

:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 18, 2007, 08:03:18 PM
Ha

My free x-box live membership just ran up. I ordered 3 more months , but its yet to go through I guess. Do they send you a confirm email or something you need to click a link or whats the hold-up? I can't play live. Does it take a few hours?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 18, 2007, 08:19:22 PM
i never had a free membership, i just ordered a year off the bat and it went through immediately...speaking of which, i should call them about getting a month credited due to not being able to play because it's being fixed
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 18, 2007, 09:48:34 PM
I just played some dude in a little PSU/OSU rivalry game.  Morelli is horrendous in the game he throws the ball all over the place.  I won on a final minute bomb to Derek Williams, he is sick in this game.  I still haven't gotten used to the 360 controllers so I still kind of suck.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 18, 2007, 10:00:28 PM
They added a ton of really nice stuff. Earlier today I played a game as Clemson and was using James Davis the RB, who is a power back. I remembered reading how the smaller DBs go after the power back's legs and one time I was going down the sideline with a DB coming at me so I just straight jumped over the guy. Really nice animation.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 18, 2007, 10:29:17 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 18, 2007, 08:03:18 PM
Ha

My free x-box live membership just ran up. I ordered 3 more months , but its yet to go through I guess. Do they send you a confirm email or something you need to click a link or whats the hold-up? I can't play live. Does it take a few hours?

Buy.com has a deal-- 13 months of xbox live for $39.00.  Pretty good deal, based on what I've seen elsewhere.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 19, 2007, 08:53:38 AM
wow, yea it is...thanks  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 19, 2007, 01:55:39 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 18, 2007, 10:38:15 AM
anyone played that new baseball game called The Bigs?  I haven't touched my Wii in about two months but that game looks pretty awesome. 

Phat,

Graphics on 360 are very cool.  All the players look like they are all "roided" up and the facial features are amazing  My son loves the game.  More for good laughs.  They had  a party for his basketball team on Saturday and they busted the game out.  Kids loved it.  They were trash talking and laughing up a storm.  Every kid left there saying they wanted to buy the game.  Parents were horrified when the kids started playing "Saint's Row".

Speaking of Wii, Don Ho juniors sat there for about two months collecting dust.  He never touched it.  Took it back a couple of weeks ago to Gamestop and traded it in for almost the same amount he paid for it.  Clerk behind the counter bought it on the spot! 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 09:15:22 AM
So i picked up NCAA 2008 saturday.  I love the Campus Legend, i setup myself as a RB in my HS.  I ended up a 5 star recruit, could only get as high as starting off as 3rd string at Texas.  Then thru practices worked my way so far up to 2nd string.  Definitely a cool new feature. 

Did anyone find the Datel Memory transfer kit for the 360?  I've gone to Bestbuy/Walmart/Gamestop and cant find any around here?  I want to get the rosters updated, they're up on Mussa's site Maddenmania.com, but without the kit i cant do squat. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on July 23, 2007, 09:26:03 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 09:15:22 AM
Did anyone find the Datel Memory transfer kit for the 360?  I've gone to Bestbuy/Walmart/Gamestop and cant find any around here?  I want to get the rosters updated, they're up on Mussa's site Maddenmania.com, but without the kit i cant do squat. 

If only there was such a way where you could buy something, and have someone, maybe in a big brown truck, come to your house and give you the product you desire.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 09:32:12 AM
Quote from: Wingspan on July 23, 2007, 09:26:03 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 09:15:22 AM
Did anyone find the Datel Memory transfer kit for the 360?  I've gone to Bestbuy/Walmart/Gamestop and cant find any around here?  I want to get the rosters updated, they're up on Mussa's site Maddenmania.com, but without the kit i cant do squat. 

If only there was such a way where you could buy something, and have someone, maybe in a big brown truck, come to your house and give you the product you desire.
(http://www.flyersphans.com/forums/images/smilies/new/thefinger34.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 09:35:30 AM
if i wanted to use that transfer kit, i'd still have to get a memory card, right?  all i have is a hard drive and there is no way to use the transfer kit with that i don't believe.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 12:17:51 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 09:35:30 AM
if i wanted to use that transfer kit, i'd still have to get a memory card, right?  all i have is a hard drive and there is no way to use the transfer kit with that i don't believe.
i think you can also use Datel Xport system?
(http://circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=164595) the madden Mania site said it supported xport files.  I might just end up getting this thing tonight at gamestop. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 12:59:04 PM
nice find...that will probably work nicely
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 02:29:14 PM
How to use that xport for rosters (http://www.maddenmania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163961&highlight=datel)  I'm gonna pick this up tonight. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 02:50:38 PM
i dunno, $40 just so the guys in a video game have names?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 02:53:49 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 02:50:38 PM
i dunno, $40 just so the guys in a video game have names?
wanna go halfseys 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 02:54:46 PM
i don't even have the game yet, and my Xbox is in Texas right now...so NO
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 03:00:27 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 02:54:46 PM
i don't even have the game yet, and my Xbox is in Texas right now...so NO
Farg u then...

I'm still gonna get it, supposedly its 29.99 at gamestop. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 03:08:37 PM
when i finally get my xbox back and i get the game and i want to use that, i'll let you send it to me to borrow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 03:12:17 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 03:08:37 PM
when i finally get my xbox back and i get the game and i want to use that, i'll let you send it to me to borrow
Farg that, UPS didnt take your business # last time.  I live right in Elkton, right off I95, if your driving past stop by and grab it, or find a way to make ups accept your #
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 03:20:36 PM
really?  FF used it before and it worked like a charm.  i think you're just border line retarded.

but i drive by Elkton all the time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2007, 03:47:08 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 23, 2007, 03:20:36 PM
really?  FF used it before and it worked like a charm.  i think you're just border line retarded.

but i drive by Elkton all the time.
I might be, but it could also be the ADD.  I went to one of those UPS stores and the guy said they have too much fraud.  I also had gone to the eye doctor about an hour before going there and had my eye's dialated so the guy might have thought i was crazy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 24, 2007, 07:49:21 AM
I ended up buying the Xsata system from gamestop for 29.99.  Its easy enough to connect, but the software it came with was outdated.  I had to use newer software i found on the maddenmania.com site.  After that, its basically taking the file and inserting it into a partition of the harddrive.  Everything worked, i now have NCAA Rosters.  I made a backup on my memory card Sun rather than you having to try to figure the program out. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 24, 2007, 08:45:50 AM
you're a sweetie
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 24, 2007, 12:59:57 PM
i'm sort of surpirsed there is not a way to transfer rosters from one xbox to the other, straight through the system, from one user to another....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 24, 2007, 01:10:01 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 24, 2007, 12:59:57 PM
i'm sort of surpirsed there is not a way to transfer rosters from one xbox to the other, straight through the system, from one user to another....
there is, once you get the roster onto memory.  I basically used the xsata program to get the file onto my hard drive, then copied it onto a memory card as a backup and for anyone else who wants to use the roster file
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 24, 2007, 02:08:25 PM
got ya  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 25, 2007, 09:42:02 AM
Sounds like a lot of work to get some names in there.  I know in Madden, on the ps2, people could load custom rosters into a Locker space for things like that, and other people could pull them down.  Way easier way to go...shame they don't support it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 25, 2007, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 25, 2007, 09:42:02 AM
Sounds like a lot of work to get some names in there.  I know in Madden, on the ps2, people could load custom rosters into a Locker space for things like that, and other people could pull them down.  Way easier way to go...shame they don't support it.

yea i guess i was assuming you could do something similar in xbox. guess not. i am def buying madden though and i guess im going to need that thing when the time comes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 25, 2007, 10:51:30 AM
Quote from: mussa on July 25, 2007, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 25, 2007, 09:42:02 AM
Sounds like a lot of work to get some names in there.  I know in Madden, on the ps2, people could load custom rosters into a Locker space for things like that, and other people could pull them down.  Way easier way to go...shame they don't support it.

yea i guess i was assuming you could do something similar in xbox. guess not. i am def buying madden though and i guess im going to need that thing when the time comes.
Madden is all online, at least it should be.  So if you go to online options, you would select Roster Update and get it for free.  NHL 07 is like that.  Its all about NCAA rules why they cant have the player names, since they are on scholarships and the like.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on July 25, 2007, 11:07:32 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 25, 2007, 10:51:30 AM
Its all about NCAA rules why they cant have the player names, since they are on scholarships and the like.
Because NCAA players aren't allowed to profit or have sponsorships. That's why Bloom got kicked off Colorado, he had skiing sponsors.

I wish naming in NCAA 08 was like naming in College Hoops 2k7. After you type in a letter, they would give you a whole bunch of options as to what the name could be. If you type in another, it gets way more specific.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 25, 2007, 11:57:28 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 25, 2007, 10:51:30 AM
Quote from: mussa on July 25, 2007, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 25, 2007, 09:42:02 AM
Sounds like a lot of work to get some names in there.  I know in Madden, on the ps2, people could load custom rosters into a Locker space for things like that, and other people could pull them down.  Way easier way to go...shame they don't support it.

yea i guess i was assuming you could do something similar in xbox. guess not. i am def buying madden though and i guess im going to need that thing when the time comes.
Madden is all online, at least it should be.  So if you go to online options, you would select Roster Update and get it for free.  NHL 07 is like that.  Its all about NCAA rules why they cant have the player names, since they are on scholarships and the like.

The thing is EA's roster updates are often late and wrong. The dudes who have no life and don't get paid are up to date and usually are close to 100% accurate. I can't wait for madden!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on July 25, 2007, 12:12:27 PM
While i'm holding off on buying an XBox360 or PS3, i'll pick up the latest Madden when it comes out.  I haven't really read much about the added features, but an updated game will be nice.

Being the worst rated player on Madden '07 - By Ethan Albright (http://www.thephatphree.com/features.asp?StoryID=3159&SectionID=2)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 25, 2007, 12:31:25 PM
Quote from: Mad-Lad on July 25, 2007, 12:12:27 PM
While i'm holding off on buying an XBox360 or PS3, i'll pick up the latest Madden when it comes out.  I haven't really read much about the added features, but an updated game will be nice.

Being the worst rated player on Madden '07 - By Ethan Albright (http://www.thephatphree.com/features.asp?StoryID=3159&SectionID=2)
The advantage to the PS3 is you can download the rosters right off the net, put them on a usb flash drive and upload them to the ps3.  The 360 has the capability but microsoft doesnt want to open the External Harddrive option because it will cut into 120gb hard drive sales and memory card sales. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 25, 2007, 12:45:06 PM
Quote from: Mad-Lad on July 25, 2007, 12:12:27 PM
While i'm holding off on buying an XBox360 or PS3, i'll pick up the latest Madden when it comes out.  I haven't really read much about the added features, but an updated game will be nice.

Being the worst rated player on Madden '07 - By Ethan Albright (http://www.thephatphree.com/features.asp?StoryID=3159&SectionID=2)


i posted a link awhile ago about the new features. most of them prob won't be in the ps2 version due to newer technologies in the next gen systems. you'll still be able to do everything i'm sure, but some of the new animations etc...prob can't be done on the PS2 machine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 25, 2007, 12:51:19 PM
new videos, damn it looks good

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/4680.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 25, 2007, 01:41:11 PM
sweet! 

was that LJ doing his version of the catch, drop and roll on that one clip?  long live chad!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 26, 2007, 12:07:32 PM
hell yea it was. im happy madden looks like the old, as far as movement. the last one on xbox and ps3, just didn't look right, players moved weird, wasn't fluid or realistic. from these videos, looks like they are back on track. 

played 2k08, all pro football, demo on xbox360 - pretty decent. felt alot like the one with TO on the cover, same animations, some new. graphics were great of course. players all are old or made up guys. randall was my QB in the demo. saw names like bosworth, jerry rice, walter payton, montana, etc...

i hate the exclusive nflpa license...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 26, 2007, 12:30:13 PM
I think NFL2k5 was the best football game ever.  I'm looking forward to the new game, and especially to it's yearly evolutions thereafter.  If they keep doing what they are doing I have no doubt it will be a better game than EA can make

I can live without the NFL license if the game is at least as good as 2k5 was
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 26, 2007, 12:31:23 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 26, 2007, 12:07:32 PM
hell yea it was. im happy madden looks like the old, as far as movement. the last one on xbox and ps3, just didn't look right, players moved weird, wasn't fluid or realistic. from these videos, looks like they are back on track. 

played 2k08, all pro football, demo on xbox360 - pretty decent. felt alot like the one with TO on the cover, same animations, some new. graphics were great of course. players all are old or made up guys. randall was my QB in the demo. saw names like bosworth, jerry rice, walter payton, montana, etc...

i hate the exclusive nflpa license...
There apparently is codes for APF2k8 that will give you the NFL jerseys
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 26, 2007, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 25, 2007, 11:57:28 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 25, 2007, 10:51:30 AM
Quote from: mussa on July 25, 2007, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 25, 2007, 09:42:02 AM
Sounds like a lot of work to get some names in there.  I know in Madden, on the ps2, people could load custom rosters into a Locker space for things like that, and other people could pull them down.  Way easier way to go...shame they don't support it.


yea i guess i was assuming you could do something similar in xbox. guess not. i am def buying madden though and i guess im going to need that thing when the time comes.
Madden is all online, at least it should be.  So if you go to online options, you would select Roster Update and get it for free.  NHL 07 is like that.  Its all about NCAA rules why they cant have the player names, since they are on scholarships and the like.

The thing is EA's roster updates are often late and wrong. The dudes who have no life and don't get paid are up to date and usually are close to 100% accurate. I can't wait for madden!

What's your online handle?  I'm getting it-- and hoping it'll be way better than this year's on the 360, which absolutely blows-- and I'll be looking to get a game in.  I'm zanshin825 on there. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 26, 2007, 12:43:30 PM
If that rumor is true, it would surprise me.  Such a code would have to be inlaid by the developers; doing so would expose them to extremely expensive litigation.

Which is not to even mention that I don't think they would want people to do that.  They're shooting for a totally different game than the NFL product, even to the point of making it impossible to input team names, player names, etc.  I think they're onto something.

on the downside, I understand that 2k08 has no franchise/season-to-season/owner mode, and lacks other similar 'extra' features.  That's a drag..they need to add all that shtein in newer versions.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 26, 2007, 12:44:56 PM
No kidding.  I'd think Franchise mode would be a "must".  After awhile of playing, that's the part that keeps the game fresh-- for me, that's the replay value over the course of the year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 26, 2007, 12:52:12 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 26, 2007, 12:43:30 PM
If that rumor is true, it would surprise me.  Such a code would have to be inlaid by the developers; doing so would expose them to extremely expensive litigation.

Which is not to even mention that I don't think they would want people to do that.  They're shooting for a totally different game than the NFL product, even to the point of making it impossible to input team names, player names, etc.  I think they're onto something.

on the downside, I understand that 2k08 has no franchise/season-to-season/owner mode, and lacks other similar 'extra' features.  That's a drag..they need to add all that shtein in newer versions.
I was thinknig the same thing Dio but they're on herehttp://pvgb.blogspot.com/2007/07/all-pro-2k8.html (http://pvgb.blogspot.com/2007/07/all-pro-2k8.html)
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9582/bucs2ig1.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 26, 2007, 12:56:10 PM
That's supposed to be the Bucs?

You sure that's a code, or did someone do some hacking* to get that?


*whatever that means, can't say I really know what I'm talking about at all

edit:  I actually decided to click the link.  Lo and behold:

QuoteAs you might have heard a few years ago EA bought the rights to the NFL team and player names. Thus ending all forms of competition in the football genre of games. This year 2K games has released a new football game with out the NFL license. In the game you can create your own teams, and when you do this it gives you a code that if inputed on any other system it will give you that same team on that system. As of right now there are some teams that have been made, but I have a feeling it won't be long before all 32 teams have been made. Here are four 28 of them. If you have any more email me or leave a comment and I will add it to the list. There are some teams with more then one code, just use them both and pick which one you like best.

(Update)
I see their has been a little confusion on what these are. First off they are not put in by 2K. They are all made by other fans of the game. Also they are not perfect copies of the real teams but their pretty close. These were not made by me, I just found them on the internet and decided it would be a good thing to share. If one of them is yours and you want it removed, let me know.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 26, 2007, 12:57:31 PM
i enjoyed the fact that you acknowledge you are extremely out of place using the word "hacking"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 26, 2007, 12:57:44 PM
Its old jerseys, here's the eagles one
(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3463/2k8002yp5.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 26, 2007, 01:31:12 PM
The o-line dudes in those pics have some weirdly skinny arms.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 26, 2007, 01:38:40 PM
Those Halo 3 vids on that kid's site look pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 26, 2007, 07:19:27 PM
rented MLB 2K7 for 360 - its aiight - sure its fun once u can actually hit
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 01, 2007, 11:18:46 PM
I won my first National Championship on NCAA, the recruiting process is awsome this year.  I really like that you can create players who you can target your recruiting towards.  I made a 6'7 WR who is an A+ rating player.  I named him Butt Secks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 02, 2007, 02:22:16 PM
Full game video of Madden 08 on xbox 360:

http://www.gamespot.com/video/938343/6175935/madden-nfl-08-video-feature-2?tag=multimodule;picks;img;8
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 02, 2007, 03:34:57 PM
I'll reserve judgement until I actually play it, but there looked to be still some of the same BS coverage stuff going on in there. I'm hoping it was the level.  Anyway, it has to be dramatically better than 07 on the 360, almost by default.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 02, 2007, 04:21:22 PM
I know some of you touched on 'The Bigs'....

This game is probably one of the top baseball games.

It is not too technical, its fast, stadium graphics are awesome, the defense can make errors....there is a brutal play at the plate where if you tap your button fast enough....the runner crushes the catcher or the catcher delivers a killer hit on the runner for the out.

You can rob home runs...you can over run bases, use turbo to run faster, throw faster, pitch faster, hit harder...

The game is effing fun!!!

The only drawback is that it does not have full rosters...but the game is addictive.

This is the only game other than MLB 2004 or slugfest that I have enjoyed. If you have any friends...and only of them likes to play video games with you...this is a must have game. Fun, fun, fun. It is rare nowadays to say that about any game.



R.I.P. Baseball stars and RBI baseball.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 02, 2007, 05:54:09 PM
Rumors of GTA IV being pushed back a few weeks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 02, 2007, 07:55:08 PM
MLB 2K7 is a pretty decent game. The only gripes were baserunning and sometimes fielding. Other than that, its pretty solid.

Watched that Madden video and was really impressed with the new animations, gang tackling and hit sticks.  It actually looks like the game of old also.  Also saw an awesome low hit stick on a receiver to break up a pass over the middle.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on August 02, 2007, 09:16:49 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 02, 2007, 07:55:08 PM
MLB 2K7 is a pretty decent game. The only gripes were baserunning and sometimes fielding. Other than that, its pretty solid.

Watched that Madden video and was really impressed with the new animations, gang tackling and hit sticks.  It actually looks like the game of old also.  Also saw an awesome low hit stick on a receiver to break up a pass over the middle.  :yay :yay

I suck at that game.  I returned it.  It was either too easy or too hard.  You have to adjust the option sliders just right or its complete junk, IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 02, 2007, 09:18:36 PM
Quote from: Quasimoto on August 02, 2007, 09:16:49 PMYou have to adjust the option sliders just right or its complete junk, IMO.

exactly my experience with Madden.  not interested in that ish
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 04, 2007, 04:24:49 AM
Quote from: King Cole on August 02, 2007, 05:54:09 PM
Rumors of GTA IV being pushed back a few weeks.

Correction babe, it was a 5 month delay not a few weeks. March 2008.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 05, 2007, 04:39:57 PM
2 more videos of madden 08

http://www.easports.com/maddennfl/news.jsp?url=blogs/news/archive/2007/08/03/two-new-madden-nfl-08-trailers.aspx

new features video:

http://www.easports.com/maddennfl/blogs.jsp

damn!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 07, 2007, 06:19:24 AM
I can't wait until this game (http://wolfquest.org/preview_video.html) comes out. I'm gonna totally own some elks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 07, 2007, 07:21:06 AM
360 price cut is now official (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/07/technology/07xbox.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1186485593-HbCyuOL0Jk5ZWQIWQxBSKw)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 13, 2007, 03:18:15 PM
QuoteLSD, Madden '07 and me
Jay Mohr
                               
   
This past year my wife and I were dosed at a restaurant. By "dosed" I mean we were drugged. It was a Mexican restaurant that I won't name — but it rhymes with Tel Jurrito. Judging by the way the parking lot of the restaurant was breathing; we both guessed that it was LSD. We both initially panicked. We went home for safety. My wife had a tough time riding it out.

I played Madden and it saved my life.

Neither my wife nor I do drugs. Neither one of us knew what an acid trip was like, but on that afternoon in the San Fernando Valley, we found out in a hurry. It started shortly after we paid our bill and tipped 20 percent (always!). We both started to sweat and get nervous. My wife kept asking me if I thought it was hot in the restaurant, I told her yes and then started wondering, "How does she know that it's hot in the restaurant?!"

I excused myself and went to the bathroom. Forty minutes later my wife stuck her head in the men's room and asked me if I was okay. Considering I was just sitting on the toilet, fully clothed, taking my pulse over and over again, I quickly surmised that I was not okay.

We decided to go to the store on the way home and get something to drink. My wife grabbed a few bottles of Coke Zero and I grabbed a two-liter bottle of Sunkist. I held it toward the heavens and exclaimed, "Look how ORANGE this is!" Mrs. Mohr said, "I don't like it, it's hurting my eyes!" When I yelled back, "I want to swim in it!" we froze, looked each other in the eye and realized we needed to get home as quickly as possible.

Not being able to tell the difference between taillights and red lights, I stopped for them both. Three hours into what was normally a 10-minute trip, we pulled into our driveway. My bride decided to crawl into bed and try and read a book.

I broke out the Madden '07.

I have always heard people who have done a lot of LSD say that you have to "ride the snake" and "don't let the snake ride you." I rode the snake all the way to The Meadowlands where I was the Jets playing at home against the Chiefs. It was a beautiful day for football. I was tripping my face off and the temperature was 52 degrees.

As Mike Nugent launched the opening kickoff towards Dante Hall, my wife shouted from the bedroom, "Honey, how do you feel?" My answer was, "GREAT!" And I was. The Chiefs wore red and white and the Jets wore white and green. Shaun Ellis wore number 92 and Kerry Rhodes wore number 25. Just like in real life.

A half hour later, I heard from the bedroom, "I am still kind of freaking out!" Not me. I was fine. Four hours into my first acid trip and I had found a safe place ... the Jets' huddle. Everything in this virtual world was just as I desperately needed it.

Chad Pennington wore No. 10 and Laveranues Coles caught anything that was near him. All the plays in the playbook were the same as when I wasn't tripping and all the players were just how I remembered them. Adrian Jones was useless for pass blocking. Tight ends worked wonderfully for me in the red zone. And the Chiefs couldn't stop the run against a Pop Warner team.   

Pennington still had a weak arm and after he threw an interception I slammed my head set down on the ground and began screaming at the assistant coaches around me. As I started to ask Chad what the hell he was thinking, my wife hollered from the other room, 'Honey who are you yelling at?' I didn't really have an answer for her ... I meekly replied, "my coaches" and stared down at my fingers. Then I had a revelation! When you play Madden, your fingers are your coaches! Wow, was I HIGH!

For the love of God, please go out and buy your Madden '08 Tuesday. It might save your life. You never know when you might get slipped a mickey and find yourself listening to the Black Crowes, white knuckling a 55-yard field goal attempt as the walls of your house melt around you. I am going to get my Madden tomorrow and I'm suddenly craving enchiladas.

EA SPORTS, "Madden. Ride the snake."

Best of lucky, Jay Mohr
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 13, 2007, 03:24:28 PM
hahahaha  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 14, 2007, 01:28:38 PM
Got Madden NFL 08 for the 360 and I just played a game-- it's much, much improved.  Basically, they did what I was hoping they'd do, which is to bring the essential screens and gameplay that worked on the PS2 to the next gen console.  The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is super smooth.  In the whole game, I didn't see even one play that made me shout "Bullshtein!" which is improvement right there.  I'll have more to say about it after playing more later, but first impressions are that this is a tremendous improvement.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on August 14, 2007, 02:38:33 PM
Do they still not have fantasy mode?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 14, 2007, 03:08:40 PM
Depends on your fantasy, I guess.  They did bring back the Fantasy Draft feature in Owner Mode.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 14, 2007, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 14, 2007, 01:28:38 PM
Got Madden NFL 08 for the 360 and I just played a game-- it's much, much improved.  Basically, they did what I was hoping they'd do, which is to bring the essential screens and gameplay that worked on the PS2 to the next gen console.  The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is super smooth.  In the whole game, I didn't see even one play that made me shout "Bullshtein!" which is improvement right there.  I'll have more to say about it after playing more later, but first impressions are that this is a tremendous improvement.

I agree, its so crisp and just fast. It feels like the older ps2 madden as far as control over the players...but new animations and graphics are so nice. I had one play that was like....r u kidding me...but thats going to happen in any video game...
I did have a nice user pick with sheldon brown on a deep ball. I also killed Brandon Jacobs with Dawkins, causing a fumble in which Trotter ran back, broke a tackle and when I went to stiff arm Eli...I lateraled it back to Sheldon Brown! You can lateral!

Its gonna take sometime to get used to these xbox controllers and controls...but so far I am very impressed.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 15, 2007, 10:35:53 AM
Here's a $39 deal on 13 months of xBox Live for anyone in the market:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B9RI00/ref=nosim/?tag=phillylunchbo-20&linkCode=as1&afsrc=1
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 15, 2007, 12:15:52 PM
the skills drills in madden are awesome. mindless fun there.

for my birds franchise, i got roy williams and greg jones, signed lavar arrington, and traded the likes of kevin kolb, kelly holcumb and jerome mcdougle. i think my first course of action over the last 4 madden games has to be to trade mcdougle. he sucks and takes up cap space. i even got my main man aaron brooks to back up the qb spot. needless to say, 16-0 superbowl for me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 15, 2007, 12:50:06 PM
played a friend via online and it was laggin so bad...not even fun at all...about half the speed of regular game. i am guessing its due to EA servers being overloaded on release date...hopefully its fixed....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 15, 2007, 01:28:48 PM
That's only because you put Nate Ilaoa in the starting lineup.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 15, 2007, 01:50:21 PM
Good idea! I have to create him
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 15, 2007, 02:00:36 PM
Cool.  Are you going to make him realistic or NFL-caliber?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 15, 2007, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 15, 2007, 01:50:21 PM
Good idea! I have to create him

why the farg isnt he in the game to begin with?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 15, 2007, 08:15:47 PM
most 7th round picks arent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 16, 2007, 01:34:38 AM
Quote from: MURP on August 15, 2007, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 15, 2007, 01:50:21 PM
Good idea! I have to create him

why the farg isnt he in the game to begin with?

yea...jeremy bloom isn't either...i created him. there is only room for, i think, 54 man rosters. thats a big gripe i have...they need to have practice squads...and larger rosters...more realistic w/ nfl
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 16, 2007, 06:24:56 AM
Quote from: MURP on August 15, 2007, 08:09:25 PMwhy the farg isnt he in the game to begin with?

Quote from: MDS on August 15, 2007, 08:15:47 PMmost 7th round picks arent.

You didn't answer the question.  What's so farging hard about including the seventh round guys?  The deadline for getting into the game happens before the draft ends??
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 16, 2007, 08:54:35 AM
mussa did, however, answer the question.  The Madden programming only allows for 54 or 55 guys on the roster... so usually they leave off the later-round picks and other fringe guys.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on August 16, 2007, 08:58:16 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 16, 2007, 08:54:35 AM
leave off the later-round picks and other fringe guys.

Needless to say, but Nasty Nate probably isn't waiting in line to buy him sum new Madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 16, 2007, 09:00:30 AM
He's actually sprinting to the EB Games around the corner to buy it, but it looks like he's waiting in line.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on August 16, 2007, 09:07:49 AM
Silence. He's a bowling ball. He's going to be a stud.

It would be kind of fun to make a powerback in Madden that was 4'2" and 260lbs. I'd also give him 100 speed, etc.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 16, 2007, 09:47:48 AM
The next roster update usually takes care of the stragglers.  I'm sure Bloom will be in the next release.

I've played more Madden on the 360, and I still think it's a vast improvment over last year.  Much, much better.  The gameplay is far more responsive, and the animations are more lifelike.  They seriously improved the physics of the game.  If anyone was holding off on getting it because the last version sucked, I'd say that this would be a good purchase.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 16, 2007, 11:56:27 AM
I want to also add that its harder than past versions. Maybe its just getting used to 360 controllers, but I've been struggling quite a bit against computer...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 16, 2007, 12:06:52 PM
They've definitely made the secondary AI smarter.  Throwing deep and hitting those corner routes isn't the gimme it was before.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 16, 2007, 02:01:49 PM
I just got romped 0-35 to GB. No matter how I switched it up, nothing worked...I even took CPU's sliders down after 2nd half...didn't even matter...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 16, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
Anyone check out the BioShock demo yet?

Good stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 16, 2007, 02:42:14 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 16, 2007, 02:01:49 PM
I just got romped 0-35 to GB. No matter how I switched it up, nothing worked...I even took CPU's sliders down after 2nd half...didn't even matter...

lol...I hope the rest of your night went according to plan.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 16, 2007, 02:43:06 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 16, 2007, 02:01:49 PM
I just got romped 0-35 to GB. No matter how I switched it up, nothing worked...I even took CPU's sliders down after 2nd half...didn't even matter...

Obviously, you don't play enough video games.  You should spend a little less time on your advanced coursework and academia.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 16, 2007, 02:47:43 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 16, 2007, 02:43:06 PM

Obviously, you don't play enough video games.  You should spend a little less time on your advanced coursework and academia.

hearty LOL on that one.

see kids, if FF can do it, you can too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 16, 2007, 03:23:25 PM
Had one of those "no effin way games" against the Giants. 27-14 loss. I play on all madden, so sometimes it's just not gonna happen. Westbrook did juke the living farg out of Sam Madison though on one td run.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 16, 2007, 04:02:36 PM
 :-D go farg yourself FF

The rest of my night went wonderful... :splat
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 08:01:44 AM
Quote from: MDS on August 16, 2007, 03:23:25 PM
Had one of those "no effin way games" against the Giants. 27-14 loss. I play on all madden, so sometimes it's just not gonna happen. Westbrook did juke the living farg out of Sam Madison though on one td run.

Are you still on PS2?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 17, 2007, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: King Cole on August 16, 2007, 02:24:16 PM
Anyone check out the BioShock demo yet?

Good stuff.

Yes, I have it on pre-order. Can't wait till tuesday
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 17, 2007, 12:39:47 PM
just noticed in franchise i can't seem to locate the section where you can adjust AI sliders on the main menu. I did find them during the game, but why not have them in the main franchise menu? Also I wanted to checkout my special teams kickoff unit, but couldn't find the section to switch players....wtf!

I do not like the new menu setup either...i dn't even want to check stats, its that hard to navigate through. Just horrible idea.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 17, 2007, 12:42:55 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 08:01:44 AM
Quote from: MDS on August 16, 2007, 03:23:25 PM
Had one of those "no effin way games" against the Giants. 27-14 loss. I play on all madden, so sometimes it's just not gonna happen. Westbrook did juke the living farg out of Sam Madison though on one td run.

Are you still on PS2?

yea jews arent made of money to buy state of the art video game systems
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 01:09:55 PM
You live near Temple.  Can't you just someone to steal one for you?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 02:12:48 PM
SunMo, are you picking up Madden, or what?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 17, 2007, 02:29:25 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 01:09:55 PM
You live near Temple.  Can't you just someone to steal one for you?

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/Woody977/saltine.png)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 02:37:16 PM
Actually, you're the racist.  I was thinking you should get the crazy old homeless white guy to steal it for you.  Every downtrodden area has a couple of those guys.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 02:38:05 PM
Since we were talking about it yesterday, I figured I'd post this.  The first roster update came out yesterday for next gen systems, and here are the changes they made:

Roster Update #1 – Next Gen

Transactions

•   DT Darwin Walker – Traded to Bears
•   SS Chris Harris – Traded to Panthers
•   LB Odell Thurman – Removed (Suspended)
•   LT Tarik Glenn – Removed (Retires)
•   SS Mike Minter – Removed (Retires)
•   TE Erik Beverly – Removed (Retires)
•   S Mike Minter – Removed (Retires)
•   LB Shelton Quarles – Removed (Retires)
•   LT Jared Gaither – Drafted by Ravens (Supplemental Draft)
•   CB Paul Oliver – Drafted by Chargers (Supplemental Draft)
•   LB Robert Reynolds – Released by Titans
•   HB Cedric Houston – Released by Jets
•   WR Darius Watts – Released by Giants
•   WR Keenan McCardell – Signed to Texans
•   WR Eric Moulds – Signed to Titans
•   S Sam Brandon – Released by Broncos
•   S Jarrod Cooper – Released by Raiders
•   T Kyle Turley – Signed to Chiefs
•   HB Shawn Bryson – Released by Lions
•   DE Simeon Rice – Released by Bucs
•   G Milford Brown – Signed to Rams
•   WR Fred Gibson – Released by Falcons
•   T Kevin Barry – Signed to Texans
•   TE Courtney Anderson – Signed to Dolphins
•   HB Tony Fisher – Released by Jets
•   TE Randal Williams – Released by Raiders
•   HB ReShard Lee – Released by Raiders
•   CB Mike Rumph - Released by Rams
•   WR Chris Hannon – Added to Chiefs
•   T Ed Blanton – Released by Jets
•   G Toniu Fonoti - Released by Falcons
•   DT Corey Simon - Released by Colts
•   QB John Navarre - Released by Colts
•   DT Fred Evans - Released by Dolphins
•   TE Bobby Blizzard – Signed to Bengals
•   TE Ronnie Ghent - Released by Bengals
•   WR Bethel Johnson – Signed to Texans
•   QB J.T. O'Sullivan – Added to Lions
•   TE Troy Bienemann – Added to Cardinals
•   WR Kelly Campbell – Released by Dolphins
•   WR Brandon Williams – Added to 49ers
•   CB Rich Gardner - Released by Seahawks
•   SS Donovin Darius – Signed to Raiders
•   WR Troy Brown – Signed to Patriots
•   C Adam Treu – Released by Raiders
•   DT Jordan Carstens – Released by Panthers
•   CB Greg Brooks – Released by Bengals
•   WR Corey Bradford – Signed to taterskins
•   G Wes Sims – Released by Saints
•   HB Jamal Robertson – Released by Falcons

The players released will appear in Free Agents

Ratings Up

•   DE Mark Anderson – 84 to 85 OVR
•   WR Devin Hester – 70 to 72 OVR
•   LB Landon Johnson – 80 to 83 OVR
•   LB Ahmad Brooks – 78 to 80 OVR
•   CB Johnathan Joseph – 82 to 84 OVR
•   T Erik Pears – 74 to 79 OVR
•   LB DD Lewis – 78 to 82 OVR
•   WR Maurice Stovall – 78 to 79 OVR
•   T Mike Gandy – 74 to 80 OVR
•   QB Cleo Lemon – 72 to 75 OVR
•   LB David Harris – 76 to 77 OVR
•   CB Stanley Wilson – 77 to 79 OVR
•   TE Darnell Sanders – 69 to 74 OVR
•   QB JT O'Sullivan – 68 to 74 OVR
•   S Nate Salley – 70 to 77 OVR
•   TE Jeff King – 70 to 77 OVR
•   TE David Thomas – 73 to 77 OVR
•   C Jeremy Newberry – 80 to 83 OVR
•   WR Jerry Porter – 80 to 81 OVR
•   WR Ronald Curry – 78 to 79 OVR
•   TE Tony Stewart – 71 to 74 OVR
•   WR Demetrius Williams – 70 to 75 OVR
•   S Vernon Fox – 72 to 76 OVR
•   LB Mark Simoneau – 76 to 82 OVR
•   DE Ray Edwards – 74 to 79 OVR
•   T John Tait – 91 to 92 OVR
•   TE Greg Olsen – 79 to 80 OVR
•   G Stacy Andrews – 74 to 76 OVR
•   WR Tab Perry – 72 to 73 OVR
•   HB Dwayne Wright – 71 to 72 OVR
•   T Jason Peters – 87 to 91 OVR
•   QB JP Losman – 82 to 83 OVR
•   LB Louis Green – 60 to 65 OVR
•   WR Tim Carter – 69 to 72 OVR
•   DE Greg Spires – 80 to 84 OVR
•   TE Alex Smith – 79 to 80 OVR
•   S Aaron Francisco – 73 to 76 OVR
•   LB Matt Wilhelm – 72 to 75 OVR
•   LB Stephen Cooper – 72 to 74 OVR
•   S Jarrad Page – 72 to 74 OVR
•   QB Brodie Croyle – 77 to 78 OVR
•   G Ryan Lilja – 85 to 87 OVR
•   G Jake Scott – 85 to 88 OVR
•   T Ryan Diem – 89 to 91 OVR
•   FB Oliver Hoyte – 77 to 79 OVR
•   DE Trent Cole – 81 to 82 OVR
•   TE Vernon Davis – 86 to 88 OVR
•   S James Butler – 69 to 77 OVR
•   WR Steve Smith – 74 to 75 OVR
•   TE Marcedes Lewis – 79 to 80 OVR
•   DE Stanley McClover – 73 to 76 OVR
•   WR Lance Moore – 59 to 65 OVR
•   HB Travis Henry – 87 to 88 OVR
•   QB Jason Campbell – 81 to 82 OVR


Ratings Down

•   C LeCharles Bentley – 90 to 87 OVR
•   QB Trent Green – 85 to 84 OVR
•   LB Eric Barton – 83 to 80 OVR
•   CB Travis Fisher – 78 to 77 OVR
•   P Jon Ryan – 84 to 81 OVR
•   S Stuart Schweigert – 85 to 84 OVR
•   LB Brian Simmons – 83 to 81 OVR
•   CB Deltha O'Neal – 85 to 84 OVR
•   G Matt Lehr – 85 to 82 OVR
•   QB Damon Huard – 82 to 80 OVR
•   G John Welbourn – 85 to 82 OVR
•   S Jason Allen – 80 to 78 OVR
•   DE Darren Howard – 86 to 85 OVR
•   CB Patrick Surtain – 93 to 92 OVR


Contract Extensions

•   Rookie contracts have been updated
•   Grady Jackson
•   Dwight Freeney
•   Cory Redding
•   Troy Polamalu
•   Charles Tillman
•   Nathan Vasher
•   Marc Bulger
•   Darwin Walker
•   Donald Driver
•   Montrae Holland
•   Steve Smith
•   Brian Moorman

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 02:47:23 PM
Oh, and I saw that they did add Bloom-- he's a 98-rated returner....and a 58 rated WR.  That has to be one of the lowest rankings in the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 17, 2007, 03:05:15 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 02:12:48 PM
SunMo, are you picking up Madden, or what?

eventually, but since i'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, it won't be until after next week
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 17, 2007, 03:12:10 PM
what are next gen consoles? ps2? speak regular talk, not nerd.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 03:14:45 PM
Yeah, sorry, that was a REALLY tough code to crack.  xBox 360/PS3, doofus.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 17, 2007, 04:36:18 PM
zanshin...is this readily available to everyone, or do you need some sort of device to download it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2007, 06:45:52 PM
Just sign on to play someone, and it'll automatically download.  Piece of cake.  Just save it to your system and you can use it to start a franchise, etc.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 17, 2007, 09:42:38 PM
QuoteLB Mark Simoneau – 76 to 82 OVR

I doubt your sincerity?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 19, 2007, 04:54:53 PM
just played this bitch cowboys fan on madden online. we had a good game and then at the end of the 4th i intercepted him scored a TD and then on next possession he threw into zone coverage, I picked it off and ran it back to the 5 yrd line. then the vadge quit. thats bullshtein. i sent him a message sayin he's a typical cowboys fan
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2007, 05:43:11 PM
You around later?  If you see me online, shoot me an invite.....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 21, 2007, 10:14:57 AM
New update for the 360 Fall download.  Its not guaranteed but this is what has leaked
Quote# Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers
# Compatibility with messenger pad
# Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering
# Many more Vision Cam settings
# New screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will play for optional time, before screen goes dark
# New Xbox Live Arcade blade - where you can download, play and learn about Xbox Live Arcade
# Brand new "web based adver-games" flash games which aren't downloaded, but are playable bite sized games, accessed via new Xbox Live Arcade Blade
# New Screensaver option in Themes and Gamer Pics option in Marketplace blade
# New functionality with Messenger, works with chatpad
# New XNA Game Launcher for those that have the program, new options
# New language, time and date settings
# New "advertising opportunities" in gameplay
# Xvid support
# New "favourites" option via Xbox Live Arcade, can rate according to preference
# IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor
# Filter friends list, will be able to filter friends via games
# New clan support - will be able to launch clan games direct from dashboard, can "fold" friends into new clan category in friends list
# Better translations in settings and other options for Japanese, German and Spanish languages
# New quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer.
# Option for having downloadable In-game content not inform when completed download
# Option for having video content not inform when completed download
# Faster settings for viewing unfinished video content downloads
# New option in Games tab - beta and others, will be launcher for MMO and multiplayer betas
# New option in Marketplace Games tab, search by letter, can be inputted via text pad or console
# Smarter game settings - you can be messaged via publishers about new in-game content for your games
# Picture in picture functionality for DVD Drive and some other updated settings
# Improved USB Keyboard settings
# Improved voice chat settings in game and from dashboard
# Faster response times to Redeem Code settings
# Option to play a Redeemed Code game straight after redeeming code
# Console will now recognise low Hard Drive space, will inform you immediately if can't download current item, will automatically download next available that is able.
# Increased space size for gamerpics and dashboard themes
# Themes can now be animated
# Themes may now have sound effects
# Better slideshow capabilities, new options added. New sound effects and integration with Hard Drive/ PC music capable.
# New estimated timer for downloads, informing how long download will expect to take

The Xvid is huge considering Torrent Files are mostly in that format meaning you can stream episodes you download for free, from your computer to your HD TV
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 21, 2007, 11:10:19 AM
Let it be known...CF Madden 08 Head to Head

Mussa - 1
Zanshin - 0

^-^

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 21, 2007, 11:13:26 AM
Oh, now it's ooooooooonnnnn.....

And I guess no one told you that anything less than 5 minute quarters is just practice.  Sort of like the preseason.   :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 21, 2007, 12:48:04 PM
HAHA...I know man it was a crapshoot...that bomb to Jones with seconds left was garbage. I am surprised though no picks or fumbles happened...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 21, 2007, 12:53:50 PM
Bioshock was released today. If you own a 360 this is a must have game - probably gonna wind up being game of the year. Played the demo then played it for an hour after I bought it. Unbelievable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on August 21, 2007, 12:58:46 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 21, 2007, 12:53:50 PM
Bioshock was released today. If you own a 360 this is a must have game - probably gonna wind up being game of the year. Played the demo then played it for an hour after I bought it. Unbelievable.

Saw the commercial, and thought WTF? Looked like an underwater city, with some dude in a strange diving suit. What is it about? Is it a shooter? Strategy?

Graphics do look pretty sick though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 21, 2007, 01:56:30 PM
Shooter. But the main character has special abilities. Gameplay, story, graphics, and enemies are unreal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 21, 2007, 02:13:26 PM
i convinced my brother to finally step up and get 360  :yay  I have to buy madden now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 21, 2007, 02:48:18 PM
exxxxcellent.  We need more players.  I hate playing total strangers; I'd rather play you semi-strangers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 21, 2007, 02:53:07 PM
I downloaded the demo for EA's skate. I enjoy it, but considering none of you retards skateboard you probably won't like it as much as I do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on August 21, 2007, 03:10:16 PM
geekoids...what's the better system...360 or ps3?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 21, 2007, 03:19:59 PM
I don't know that one is head and shoulders better than the other, but it really depends on what you want to do with it.  Do you care about the bluray or HD DVD?  Do you want more of a selection of next-gen games?  At this point, way more people have the 360, so there are more people to play online, and the game selection is better.  In two years, that might not matter.  I do know that this year's Madden is way better on the 360 than on the PS3, both in look and feel.  At this point, it's more of a personal choice.  I've always been a Playstation guy, but I chose the 360 because I was able to get it really cheap...and I'm happy with it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 21, 2007, 03:57:50 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 21, 2007, 01:56:30 PM
Shooter. But the main character has special abilities. Gameplay, story, graphics, and enemies are unreal.

yessiiir

got it today and is equally as amazing as the demo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 21, 2007, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: hunt on August 21, 2007, 03:10:16 PM
geekoids...what's the better system...360 or ps3?

360 has the better library now and for the forseeable future. As far as graphics and everything else that has to do with gaming they're very similar. You can get a 360 for half the price of a PS3...so keep that in mind. If you're into HDDVD you can get the optional add on for $150 - or you can get the PS3 with the blu ray included for $600. If you're into online play go 360, it costs $5 a month but the PS3 can't touch it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 21, 2007, 04:04:51 PM
Yeah, as much as I thought I'd hate paying for online play, the difference is significant enough to justify it.  It's not even $5 a month-- I got a card on sale and it works out to about $2.50 a month...which is pretty meaningless.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 21, 2007, 04:25:34 PM
The only downside with the 360 is the systems drop like flies. Just make sure you get a good warranty and don't overplay it and you should be fine. Then you can just upgrade to the Falcon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 21, 2007, 09:03:03 PM
whats up with this supposed problem in bio shock

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11658
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 21, 2007, 09:24:54 PM
is bioshock the game where the hero absorbs people/monsters and their abilities, can morph into different shtein, etc?  i read about that game if it is...sounds like the kind of thing I would like if I were into that kind of thing.  which I'm not.

everyone go buy it!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on August 21, 2007, 09:53:03 PM
Quote from: MURP on August 21, 2007, 09:03:03 PM
whats up with this supposed problem in bio shock

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11658

Man thats pretty damn bad.  I hope that isn't in every game because thats one of the few none sports games I was interested in getting. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 21, 2007, 10:48:44 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on August 21, 2007, 09:24:54 PM
is bioshock the game where the hero absorbs people/monsters and their abilities, can morph into different shtein, etc?  i read about that game if it is...sounds like the kind of thing I would like if I were into that kind of thing.  which I'm not.

everyone go buy it!!

your thinking of prototype..due out in 08 sometime
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 22, 2007, 06:48:17 AM
ah...okay.  my bad.

carry on
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on August 22, 2007, 08:42:32 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 21, 2007, 03:19:59 PM
I don't know that one is head and shoulders better than the other, but it really depends on what you want to do with it. 

madden, nba live, tiger woods golf....almost exclusively sports games.  i dont have hdtv but plan on getting it in the near future....and i've never played online, mostly because i don't have much time to play so i suck.
i guess the 360 would be the cheaper alternative...or i could make do with my ps2 for another year & hope the prices go down.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 22, 2007, 10:40:03 AM
If that's what you're going to use it for, I'd save a few bucks and go with the 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 22, 2007, 10:41:55 AM
I really love the Media functionality of my 360.  I use it as my home stereo by streaming music from my CPU.  Watch shows i've already downloaded on via torrents, and view slideshows of photos i took. 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Beermonkey on August 22, 2007, 11:28:42 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 22, 2007, 10:41:55 AM
I really love the Media functionality of my 360.  I use it as my home stereo by streaming music from my CPU.  Watch shows i've already downloaded on via torrents, and view slideshows of photos i took. 

I actually use my Xbox more for the Media Center than I do playing games right now. I used Media Center on my pc to record the Panthers game & played it back on my tv off the Xbox. My kids are now bugging me to record "High School Musical" so we can watch it 10 more times in the next week.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 22, 2007, 12:21:41 PM
Quote from: hunt on August 22, 2007, 08:42:32 AM
madden, nba live, tiger woods golf....almost exclusively sports games.  i dont have hdtv but plan on getting it in the near future....and i've never played online, mostly because i don't have much time to play so i suck.
i guess the 360 would be the cheaper alternative...or i could make do with my ps2 for another year & hope the prices go down.
NBA Live is absolutely awful for 360. I haven't bought a basketball game in a couple of years because the Sixers suck, but a friend of mine bought NBA 2k7 and it is 100x better than Live. Way more realistic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 22, 2007, 01:21:02 PM
The improvements they made on the crooked officials mode was worth the price of the game itself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 22, 2007, 06:46:57 PM
So how is Bioshock people?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 22, 2007, 08:29:24 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 22, 2007, 06:46:57 PM
So how is Bioshock people?

Game of the year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 22, 2007, 09:27:34 PM
haha, OKAY...

whats so great about it? I guess I'll download the demo and see for myself
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 22, 2007, 10:00:49 PM
You name it, great game all around...only played it for an hour or so but once finals are over I'll be devoting countless hours to it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 22, 2007, 10:27:39 PM
Bioshock:

-Great graphics
-Very good environment interaction
-Deep gameplay allowing you to manipulate environments and things to your advantage
-Awesome weapons and effects like blood, gore, etc
-Solid storyline
-Good controls
-RPG elements such as money to buy items, acquiring new powers, hacking bots and machines with mini-games
-Save anywhere, no stupid checkpoints making you have to redo long areas when having to shut the game off before a checkpoint.
-Solid enemy AI

Definitely candidate for GoTY.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 23, 2007, 12:50:27 AM
downloaded the demo for bioshock....WOW...the demo was amazing...unlike any game ive ever played...im def pickin this one up.

best graphics ive ever seen in a game :o
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 24, 2007, 12:59:01 PM
Just picked up Madden for 360, that opening clip with Dawk talking about Can you Feel That was friggin awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 24, 2007, 01:25:18 PM
Bioshock is one of the top 5 games I have ever played. And I'm maybe halfway through.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 24, 2007, 02:55:44 PM
my buddy picked up bioshock. played it some last night. badass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 24, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 24, 2007, 02:55:44 PM
my buddy picked up bioshock. played it some last night. badass

It gets better as you go along. I was blown away by the demo but as with many games that are great at first I thought this one would lose its appeal. It hasn't. This game is a 10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 24, 2007, 03:46:10 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 24, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 24, 2007, 02:55:44 PM
my buddy picked up bioshock. played it some last night. badass

It gets better as you go along. I was blown away by the demo but as with many games that are great at first I thought this one would lose its appeal. It hasn't. This game is a 10.

you getting into that creepy Feva/GOW manlove area here
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 24, 2007, 05:08:06 PM
 I'm rubbing my penis against the bioshock case
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 24, 2007, 06:26:15 PM
that's nothing, Feva had the GOW case up his ass for 2 weeks straight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 24, 2007, 11:44:39 PM
... and took it like a champ the entire time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mcnabbmvp on August 25, 2007, 01:53:04 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 24, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 24, 2007, 02:55:44 PM
my buddy picked up bioshock. played it some last night. badass

It gets better as you go along. I was blown away by the demo but as with many games that are great at first I thought this one would lose its appeal. It hasn't. This game is a 10.

I heard it might be game of the year. even before halo 3 came out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 25, 2007, 10:46:38 AM
dn't think halo 3 is out til 08 anyway, bioshock will get GOTY
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 25, 2007, 10:50:58 AM
Halo is out in October or November
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 25, 2007, 11:57:38 AM
HALO 3 comes out September 25th.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 25, 2007, 02:29:09 PM
Control your 360 with a Direct TV remote (http://www.instructables.com/id/EEER75T7BFEX503DIJ/?ALLSTEPS)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on August 25, 2007, 02:47:23 PM
Can't wait for Halo 3 so when I log online I can validate myself by beating a bunch of 14 year olds.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 25, 2007, 03:33:38 PM
WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS OF VALUES!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 25, 2007, 03:34:57 PM
Quote from: King Cole on August 25, 2007, 03:33:38 PM
WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS OF VALUES!

ha, that stupid vending machine circus song is stuck in my head too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 25, 2007, 04:00:04 PM
I was having a comeback of epic proportions against Zanshin on Madden, I was down 28-0, came back then my xbox disc became unreadable at around the 1 minute mark  :puke 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 25, 2007, 10:51:53 PM
i'll be picking up Madden tomorrow, then it's game on
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on August 27, 2007, 07:52:17 PM
I bought Madden '08 today.  If any of you guys want an easy win I'll post my XBOX Live name here.   Or PM me.  Whatever makes you feel more comfortable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 27, 2007, 09:11:04 PM
im actually beginning to become alittle disappointed with madden. its all looks and animations, but when it come down to it, its the same damn game if not worse. not as many options as you had in 07 for ps2. menu's are horrible. online play is anything but fun. i played a game tonight and the computer threw 4 interceptions in a row to me, all of which i ran back. i had 4 fumbles, and the cpu had 4 fumbles. then of course in the 4th quarter the CPU makes a run like no other and gets within 10 points after being down 34-9 going into 4th...unstoppable offense...onside kicks, fumbles...not a hint of realism...just awful

why can't EA fix these things?!?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 27, 2007, 09:20:08 PM
You're realizing this now? Madden sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on August 27, 2007, 09:23:23 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 27, 2007, 09:11:04 PM
im actually beginning to become alittle disappointed with madden. its all looks and animations, but when it come down to it, its the same damn game if not worse. not as many options as you had in 07 for ps2. menu's are horrible. online play is anything but fun. i played a game tonight and the computer threw 4 interceptions in a row to me, all of which i ran back. i had 4 fumbles, and the cpu had 4 fumbles. then of course in the 4th quarter the CPU makes a run like no other and gets within 10 points after being down 34-9 going into 4th...unstoppable offense...onside kicks, fumbles...not a hint of realism...just awful

why can't EA fix these things?!?


Because they don't have to.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 27, 2007, 09:37:18 PM
its more of expecting more out of this game i guess. it was hyped so much...i just know how they take things away that were good to the overall game :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on August 27, 2007, 09:51:45 PM
I won't be able to play until tomorrow afternoon since I won't get off until 5am and I'll be resting until like 1 or 2pm. 

I only played one game and I wasn't really impressed either way.   EA needs competition and they won't get it unless they lose their NFL License
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 27, 2007, 10:17:06 PM
I'd feel worse about it...but it's still better than last year by a good bit.  I still think the PS2 version from a couple of years ago had it about right.  Then again, I did just beat a Cowboys fan 90-7, so I don't hate it as much as I sometimes do ;).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 27, 2007, 10:22:35 PM
i knew i should've waited a few weeks and gotten your guys' reviews before i bought it...farg me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 27, 2007, 10:53:50 PM
It's still much better than it was, and still worth having.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 27, 2007, 11:33:42 PM
 :-D

http://www.bsams.net/front-page/2007/8/27/someone-took-bio-shock-to-seriously.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 28, 2007, 09:44:10 AM
Quote from: MURP on August 27, 2007, 11:33:42 PM
:-D

http://www.bsams.net/front-page/2007/8/27/someone-took-bio-shock-to-seriously.html

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Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 28, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
Zone coverage in madden 08 is almost useless...somehow a good receiver will always burn the CB and S no matter how deep the zone coverage is....its freakin frustrating...yet when your on offense, going deep is almost impossible with the likes of Curtis and Brown. Curtis sometimes gets free, but rarely. Passing it just about impossible. Hook routes, impossible to tell if its good to throw or not, since its all based on timing. It may look like he's in front, but CPU will jump in front somehow and pick it off. I have 5 picks and 1 TD with McNabb 3 games deep in franchise...QB rating of about 40.0 with 40% completion rating, hah!

Did I mention I am playing on All-Pro level with computer sliders down also.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 28, 2007, 06:55:03 PM
Gotta step up, this is the big liggs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 28, 2007, 07:15:39 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 28, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
Zone coverage in madden 08 is almost useless...somehow a good receiver will always burn the CB and S no matter how deep the zone coverage is....its freakin frustrating...yet when your on offense, going deep is almost impossible with the likes of Curtis and Brown. Curtis sometimes gets free, but rarely. Passing it just about impossible. Hook routes, impossible to tell if its good to throw or not, since its all based on timing. It may look like he's in front, but CPU will jump in front somehow and pick it off. I have 5 picks and 1 TD with McNabb 3 games deep in franchise...QB rating of about 40.0 with 40% completion rating, hah!

Did I mention I am playing on All-Pro level with computer sliders down also.

Geez, it's not THAT tough.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 28, 2007, 11:16:26 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 28, 2007, 09:44:10 AM
Quote from: MURP on August 27, 2007, 11:33:42 PM
:-D

http://www.bsams.net/front-page/2007/8/27/someone-took-bio-shock-to-seriously.html

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Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on August 28, 2007, 11:18:23 PM
Quote from: MURP on August 28, 2007, 11:16:26 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 28, 2007, 09:44:10 AM
http://www.bsams.net/front-page/2007/8/27/someone-took-bio-shock-to-seriously.html

I'm going to let you all figure out why you can't access that page. And I'm going to guess that most of you won't ever figure it out....

Needless to say, I am able to see that page just fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 28, 2007, 11:25:08 PM
go here http://www.bsams.net/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on August 28, 2007, 11:32:49 PM
My mocking wins.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 29, 2007, 07:48:50 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on August 28, 2007, 11:18:23 PM
Quote from: MURP on August 28, 2007, 11:16:26 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 28, 2007, 09:44:10 AM
http://www.bsams.net/front-page/2007/8/27/someone-took-bio-shock-to-seriously.html

I'm going to let you all figure out why you can't access that page. And I'm going to guess that most of you won't ever figure it out....

Needless to say, I am able to see that page just fine.

Me not know what you tawk about.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 29, 2007, 07:55:08 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 28, 2007, 07:15:39 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 28, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
Zone coverage in madden 08 is almost useless...somehow a good receiver will always burn the CB and S no matter how deep the zone coverage is....its freakin frustrating...yet when your on offense, going deep is almost impossible with the likes of Curtis and Brown. Curtis sometimes gets free, but rarely. Passing it just about impossible. Hook routes, impossible to tell if its good to throw or not, since its all based on timing. It may look like he's in front, but CPU will jump in front somehow and pick it off. I have 5 picks and 1 TD with McNabb 3 games deep in franchise...QB rating of about 40.0 with 40% completion rating, hah!

Did I mention I am playing on All-Pro level with computer sliders down also.

Geez, it's not THAT tough.
Mussa, the main difference is you need to do directional passing with the left stick.  Your receivers will make up the difference in the pass placement, so if your guy is running a route to the right, then use the left stick and move it slightly to the right.  NCAA didnt have that this year, Madden does, it just takes a little while to get used to it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 29, 2007, 09:19:55 AM
I like that, but it's rough when you're trying to step up in the pocket and the ball goes sailing over my open receiver's head.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 29, 2007, 09:29:26 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 29, 2007, 09:19:55 AM
I like that, but it's rough when you're trying to step up in the pocket and the ball goes sailing over my open receiver's head.
or into the hands of Mike Mckenzie
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 29, 2007, 09:31:16 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 28, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
Zone coverage in madden 08 is almost useless...somehow a good receiver will always burn the CB and S no matter how deep the zone coverage is....its freakin frustrating...yet when your on offense, going deep is almost impossible with the likes of Curtis and Brown. Curtis sometimes gets free, but rarely. Passing it just about impossible. Hook routes, impossible to tell if its good to throw or not, since its all based on timing. It may look like he's in front, but CPU will jump in front somehow and pick it off. I have 5 picks and 1 TD with McNabb 3 games deep in franchise...QB rating of about 40.0 with 40% completion rating, hah!

Did I mention I am playing on All-Pro level with computer sliders down also.

I played an online game last night, and neither one of us scored a TD, the game ended 11 to 9.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 29, 2007, 09:41:28 AM
What's your gamertag?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 29, 2007, 03:20:46 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 29, 2007, 07:55:08 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 28, 2007, 07:15:39 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 28, 2007, 11:56:25 AM
Zone coverage in madden 08 is almost useless...somehow a good receiver will always burn the CB and S no matter how deep the zone coverage is....its freakin frustrating...yet when your on offense, going deep is almost impossible with the likes of Curtis and Brown. Curtis sometimes gets free, but rarely. Passing it just about impossible. Hook routes, impossible to tell if its good to throw or not, since its all based on timing. It may look like he's in front, but CPU will jump in front somehow and pick it off. I have 5 picks and 1 TD with McNabb 3 games deep in franchise...QB rating of about 40.0 with 40% completion rating, hah!

Did I mention I am playing on All-Pro level with computer sliders down also.

Geez, it's not THAT tough.
Mussa, the main difference is you need to do directional passing with the left stick.  Your receivers will make up the difference in the pass placement, so if your guy is running a route to the right, then use the left stick and move it slightly to the right.  NCAA didnt have that this year, Madden does, it just takes a little while to get used to it.

I do use directional passing thats just it. I think I just am still adjusting to xbox controller. Its almost an entirely new game. I'll quit my bitchin and take it out on you fools online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 29, 2007, 03:21:52 PM
i didn't think i'd have a chance to get to Walmart...so i gave my sister cash on Sunday, because she works right next to one...it's farging Wednesday and no game...and today i went to Walmart and bought golf balls.  farging funhole sister
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 30, 2007, 10:35:37 AM
Anyone try the new Tiger Woods game on the 360?  I'm not a huge golf fan, but some of my friends are going to get it and are trying to talk me into it.  Is it worthwhile?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 30, 2007, 10:52:26 AM
The only way I golf is virtually.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 30, 2007, 11:28:13 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 30, 2007, 10:35:37 AM
Anyone try the new Tiger Woods game on the 360?  I'm not a huge golf fan, but some of my friends are going to get it and are trying to talk me into it.  Is it worthwhile?
I like the Demo, i just cant see myself playing that, its not enough of a fast pace.  I'm in the same boat though Zanshin, 4 friends are getting it, and they are already trying to get me on there.  EA owns the world this time of year.  They already got me for NCAA, Madden, NHL on Sept 11th. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 30, 2007, 11:37:34 AM
i love the Tiger Woods games for PS2, but got bored pretty quick with 07 for 360, not sure why
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 30, 2007, 05:02:28 PM
they're coming out with a "party" game for the Wii, which includes beer pong as one of the games.

oh god.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on August 31, 2007, 08:40:12 AM
Sorry I haven't logged on Live yet for anyone to kick my ass in '08.  I recently bought RE4 and Metroid Prime: Corruption for Wii and haven't been able to stop playing either.  They are badass as farg.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on August 31, 2007, 08:50:11 AM
Video beer pong?

Wow - queer beyond measure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 31, 2007, 09:15:12 AM
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on August 31, 2007, 08:50:11 AM
Video beer pong?

Wow - queer beyond measure.
i dont know, could be pretty cool, but i'd have to play
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on September 04, 2007, 03:28:46 PM
Anyone give Tiger Woods '08 a try on the Wii?  I'm wondering how it compares to the golf in Wii sports.

Any WoW geeks on CF?  I've recently become addicted.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 04, 2007, 06:12:25 PM
Quote from: Cerevant on September 04, 2007, 03:28:46 PM
Any WoW geeks on CF?  I've recently become addicted.

If you say you play Alliance, you're banned.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 04, 2007, 07:37:13 PM
that would be a yes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on September 05, 2007, 11:03:42 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 04, 2007, 06:12:25 PM
If you say you play Alliance, you're banned.

Undead Warrior, Tauren Hunter.  Zug zug brother.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 06, 2007, 10:48:58 PM
What server are you playing on?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on September 07, 2007, 09:38:10 AM
Some west-coast server that had a low population when I joined - Valen, Valern...something like that.  Where are you playing?  Is there an Aussie server, or are you playing on a US one?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 07, 2007, 09:50:54 AM
Well after having my xbox give me Disc Read errors over the past 3 weeks, it was time for a call to Microsoft. I tried the online option but kept getting an error saying to call Microsoft. So i called spoke to some lady in broken english and she would repeat shteine over and over.

Once i gave them my extended warranty info, they gave me the shipping info and to expect my 360 to come back in 3-6 weeks.  I just sent it out Wednesday, looking at avs forums (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=901512) i might get lucky with a swap as soon as they get it today, but i doubt it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 07, 2007, 09:55:38 AM
Mine was received at the service center yesterday...we'll see how long it takes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 07, 2007, 10:06:53 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 07, 2007, 09:55:38 AM
Mine was received at the service center yesterday...we'll see how long it takes
Its a race, like black people and teh asians
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 07, 2007, 10:32:12 AM
i filled my box with aids...so you might have trouble getting yours back because they'll all be dead
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 07, 2007, 11:08:35 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 07, 2007, 10:32:12 AM
i filled my box with aids...so you might have trouble getting yours back because they'll all be dead
i filled mine with a combo of SARS and Anthrax
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 07, 2007, 12:03:26 PM
Quote from: Cerevant on September 07, 2007, 09:38:10 AM
Some west-coast server that had a low population when I joined - Valen, Valern...something like that.  Where are you playing?  Is there an Aussie server, or are you playing on a US one?

I'm on Hyjal, where the prices are outrageous and Horde/Alliance ratio is 1/3. :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on September 07, 2007, 01:12:11 PM
I don't know about the prices, but on Velen I had a fun time watching the corpses pile up in Thunder Bluff as an Alliance raid was completely decimated (I'm only LV 18).

So, I'm guessing that from the limited discussion on the topic, a CF guild is out of the question...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 07, 2007, 10:38:55 PM
Probably. They'd all play Belf Pallies anyway.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 07, 2007, 11:54:22 PM
wtf... is this real?

http://bcfxgame.com/trailer.htm
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 12, 2007, 06:27:59 AM
for the sake of absurdity, one can only hope, MURP

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Quasimoto on September 12, 2007, 07:16:44 AM
Quote from: MURP on September 07, 2007, 11:54:22 PM
wtf... is this real?

http://bcfxgame.com/trailer.htm

Interesting.  Are they going to have actual schools like Grambling, Alabama A&T, etc??  I always wondered why they took those schools out of the recent NCAA games.  I like playing as Grambling from time to time and beating USC or something like that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 12, 2007, 05:24:09 PM
Rented BioShock - the game is absolutly one of the coolest, if not the coolest game i have ever played. Everything about it is great. Only thing it is missing is a multi-player online. Other than that 5/5. Game of the Year if Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare doesn't take it.   :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 12, 2007, 06:52:20 PM
It doesn't bother anyone that when you die fighting something in Bioshock, the damage you did is not healed after you re-spawn?  All you gotta do is go and finish off whatever you hadn't done the first time round.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 12, 2007, 07:27:35 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on September 12, 2007, 06:52:20 PM
It doesn't bother anyone that when you die fighting something in Bioshock, the damage you did is not healed after you re-spawn?  All you gotta do is go and finish off whatever you hadn't done the first time round.

No, unless you're playing on easy. The Big Daddy's are a chore to beat even after they've taken a lot of damage, and your standard enemy is faster than usual. If you don't use the proper ammunition a regular enemy can take a while to beat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 12, 2007, 07:39:03 PM
This point I make is the only thing I've read about the game that is even remotely critical.  It seems like a way to make the game easy to finish for anyone..you just gotta grind away if you don't have skillz...but I also haven't heard anyone complaining about it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MadMarchHare on September 12, 2007, 07:51:58 PM
Diablo 2 was the same way with the final boss.  I always thought that was kind of lame.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 12, 2007, 07:55:25 PM
From start to finish on medium it took me 25 hours. I chose the good way which is harder and takes longer because you save the little sisters rather than harvest them for their atoms (the more atom you get the easier it is to power up)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 08:58:28 PM
My 360 was received at the TX repair center Monday, the website changed my Serial # and gave me this message?

# Repair Status: Waiting for Device at Service Center

# Carrier Name: NULL
# Carrier Tracking Number: 20070912

I called tonight, but talking to their customer service is horrible considering they only know a few english phrases
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 12, 2007, 09:01:13 PM
Seabiscuit RROD?

From what I've seen on other boards they're not fixing them anymore but instead sending new ones that don't crash - most likely you're getting a new one, probably one thats HDMI capatable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:05:52 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 08:58:28 PM
My 360 was received at the TX repair center Monday, the website changed my Serial # and gave me this message?

# Repair Status: Waiting for Device at Service Center

# Carrier Name: NULL
# Carrier Tracking Number: 20070912

I called tonight, but talking to their customer service is horrible considering they only know a few english phrases

i had that message when they knew they were getting it, once they got it, the message changed to "Device Received at Service Center" it's been that way for about a week now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 09:06:50 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 12, 2007, 09:01:13 PM
Seabiscuit RROD?

From what I've seen on other boards they're not fixing them anymore but instead sending new ones that don't crash - most likely you're getting a new one, probably one thats HDMI capatable.
nah, just freezing up when switching thru blades, especially sending messages and looking at music.  Plus disc read errors.  If they are upgrading to the HDMI's i'll be happy to wait longer.  The dude i talked to in Kulalampur or wherever said it was sent back out today, but then said they had only received it monday.  He had no farging clue, i'm just hoping that Carrier Tracking # is saying its being sent back today
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 09:07:28 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:05:52 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 08:58:28 PM
My 360 was received at the TX repair center Monday, the website changed my Serial # and gave me this message?

# Repair Status: Waiting for Device at Service Center

# Carrier Name: NULL
# Carrier Tracking Number: 20070912

I called tonight, but talking to their customer service is horrible considering they only know a few english phrases

i had that message when they knew they were getting it, once they got it, the message changed to "Device Received at Service Center" it's been that way for about a week now
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/Whore-mouth952.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:10:14 PM
if you get yours back before me i'm driving down to elkton and smashing it with a hammer
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 09:14:04 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:10:14 PM
if you get yours back before me i'm driving down to elkton and smashing it with a hammer
Dude, thats ghey  :-D   If i do thats farged up, but i'm not complaining.  My Serial # changed according to the site so maybe they just gave me a new one, or are just farging with me.  Check under the Review your repair status to see what date or info is in that Carrier Tracking # spot
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:26:38 PM
it's still the old ups info from when they sent me the empty box
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 12, 2007, 09:31:57 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:26:38 PM
it's still the old ups info from when they sent me the empty box
thats weird, did you buy the warranty from Microsoft or are you just using the standard one?  that might be why, but then again, my order could be all farged up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:36:01 PM
i'm using the standard one...like i said, my status right now is 'Device Received at Service Center' so i'm sure it's being worked on somewhere.  they might try to fix this one, since i wasn't getting the red rings, it was only freezing on me, who knows.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 13, 2007, 12:47:53 AM
i havn't died once in bioshock. im at fort frolic and am playing it on easy. i havn't even come close to dying. i rule.

so how close am i to finishing the game?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 13, 2007, 01:50:28 AM
about 65% through I'd say. You still got a bit of ways to go.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 13, 2007, 07:43:47 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 12, 2007, 09:36:01 PM
i'm using the standard one...like i said, my status right now is 'Device Received at Service Center' so i'm sure it's being worked on somewhere.  they might try to fix this one, since i wasn't getting the red rings, it was only freezing on me, who knows.
Now the site is saying no pending repair, which i think means they gave me a refurb. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 13, 2007, 08:17:03 AM
you lucky farg
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 13, 2007, 08:30:24 AM
Quote from: mussa on September 13, 2007, 12:47:53 AM
i havn't died once in bioshock. im at fort frolic and am playing it on easy. i havn't even come close to dying. i rule.

so how close am i to finishing the game?

I played it on easy to see the alternate ending, its really too easy. I know you rented it and don't have the time to sit there and beat it on medium but its definitely worth picking it up and trying it on a harder level, really makes you play your ammunition the right way and learn what plasmids to use.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 13, 2007, 08:35:29 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 13, 2007, 08:17:03 AM
you lucky farg
i'm suprised your not at wysp today
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 13, 2007, 08:39:23 AM
i'm not enough of a loser
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 13, 2007, 08:39:59 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 13, 2007, 08:39:23 AM
i'm not enough of a loser
Don't doubt yourself like that
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 13, 2007, 08:41:02 AM
thanks pal
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 13, 2007, 11:01:03 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 13, 2007, 08:30:24 AM
Quote from: mussa on September 13, 2007, 12:47:53 AM
i havn't died once in bioshock. im at fort frolic and am playing it on easy. i havn't even come close to dying. i rule.

so how close am i to finishing the game?

I played it on easy to see the alternate ending, its really too easy. I know you rented it and don't have the time to sit there and beat it on medium but its definitely worth picking it up and trying it on a harder level, really makes you play your ammunition the right way and learn what plasmids to use.

yea i figured that too. i mean i havn't even died yet, ha. i dn't care though, i just want to see whats around the next corner, its so fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 13, 2007, 12:08:35 PM
called xbox, they said that my 360 should be repaired in 7-10 days, and that it was just received yesterday  :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 13, 2007, 05:31:23 PM
Is the PS3 suffering such recall/quality problems?  Perhaps the rush to market by Microsoft/caution to market by Sony wasn't the slam dunk win for Microsoft afterall?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 13, 2007, 05:47:20 PM
The PS3 has no such issues, their biggest problem is they priced their console at $600 - which is ridiculous - and their gaming library sucks. Most people would rather deal with a faulty system that costs less and has a great gaming library. PS3 tried to trojan horse too much junk into their console while taking a $240 loss on every system hoping that Blu Ray sales would make up the difference (they haven't even come close). Their sales have been so poor their CFO (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6599&Itemid=2) has said they haven't taken as big of a loss as thought because their systems aren't selling. The PS3 is a disaster, Lair was supposed to be their first big title but it got bad reviews, then it was released and those poor reviews were confirmed.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 13, 2007, 06:30:01 PM
SD hit it on the head.  The PS3 is very nice, but came out a year too late and too many dollars over.  Plus xbox has the gamers hooked with XBL. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 13, 2007, 11:02:44 PM
the 6 axis controller gimmic has yet to make any good impact on PS3, in fact it has been fargin things up with the obvious example reviews of Lair.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 14, 2007, 02:57:57 PM
Transform your old xbox into a media center (http://lifehacker.com/software/geek-to-live/transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center-299809.php)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on September 15, 2007, 07:26:30 PM
i bought metroid corruption today! anyone else have it? im playing on easy and its hard for me :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on September 17, 2007, 04:04:25 AM
Probably one of the dopest trailers ever for video game or anything for that matter...

New Halo trailer (http://youtube.com/w/?v=3RSDHdOOIxQ&session=xVLToyEMXYAqswy5PxT24B8vroLTbQ4qPJoWlAyfpuQrkDRkCxvjMJ10XeXo3_ZCKU9pD2czgPyyM3PbhMZx5mWD_ejYmPuwOPkxHcpyGu2ep0ZvmqckWVHdDVDaLqmX6Kn_YV33Fsyn6c6w7By7RTEHMmqdyW-2VM_VC2lE0KpM8jSmEHEtWR2uTPBGmBPUe4qHlf-REctV9XzCU5mFUo-KZ-gCoGVERISuwp9eTkENAGJG05tFJ17sdiFqeVA5)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2007, 08:40:09 AM
Is it a coincidence that Mussa's connection suddenly dropped as he was beginning to get pasted at Madden last night?


(actually, it was a coincidence...but worthy of mention since he posted about our last ill-fated game ;) )
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 20, 2007, 08:44:13 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 20, 2007, 08:40:09 AM
Is it a coincidence that Mussa's connection suddenly dropped as he was beginning to get pasted at Madden last night?


(actually, it was a coincidence...but worthy of mention since he posted about our last ill-fated game ;) )
It actually does happen sometimes  :-\ 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 20, 2007, 02:37:22 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 20, 2007, 08:40:09 AM
Is it a coincidence that Mussa's connection suddenly dropped as he was beginning to get pasted at Madden last night?


(actually, it was a coincidence...but worthy of mention since he posted about our last ill-fated game ;) )

HAHA, sweet relief! Really though, the lag of the online play is so bad. It's not even fun playing online.  Unless I am extremely bored, I refuse to play online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 20, 2007, 06:34:43 PM
Anyone know if there are downloadable draft classes for the 360 Madden 08?  I did it for PS2. Any info would be grand
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 20, 2007, 08:53:42 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 20, 2007, 06:34:43 PM
Anyone know if there are downloadable draft classes for the 360 Madden 08?  I did it for PS2. Any info would be grand

It would be grand, indeed.  Grandiose, even.  Grandgasmic.  Graaaaaand.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 07:47:20 AM
Are you guys using the HD cables of the standard component cables?  I just switched to a 42" 1080i in the little game room, and it's sweet.  Since the TV was free, I splurged and got the cables.  The games look amazing.  Until I did some digging, I didn't know I needed special cables for the HD quality from the box, actually.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2007, 08:23:05 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 07:47:20 AM
Are you guys using the HD cables of the standard component cables?  I just switched to a 42" 1080i in the little game room, and it's sweet.  Since the TV was free, I splurged and got the cables.  The games look amazing.  Until I did some digging, I didn't know I needed special cables for the HD quality from the box, actually.

The 360 comes with HD cables. The difference between a next gen game in HD compared to it in standard is night and day.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 21, 2007, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 07:47:20 AM
Are you guys using the HD cables of the standard component cables?  I just switched to a 42" 1080i in the little game room, and it's sweet.  Since the TV was free, I splurged and got the cables.  The games look amazing.  Until I did some digging, I didn't know I needed special cables for the HD quality from the box, actually.
the component cables that come with the 360 can support up to 1080p if you tv takes 1080p over component.  Otherwise the regular component cables will be at 1080i if its setup properly on the display setup on 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 09:35:16 AM
I think this explains it.  I have the core system, which didn't come with the HD-capable cables.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/accessories/hdavcable.htm

Huge difference, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 09:36:46 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 21, 2007, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 07:47:20 AM
Are you guys using the HD cables of the standard component cables?  I just switched to a 42" 1080i in the little game room, and it's sweet.  Since the TV was free, I splurged and got the cables.  The games look amazing.  Until I did some digging, I didn't know I needed special cables for the HD quality from the box, actually.
the component cables that come with the 360 can support up to 1080p if you tv takes 1080p over component.  Otherwise the regular component cables will be at 1080i if its setup properly on the display setup on 360

Oh, but regular component cables don't do the trick.  Need the colorstream five plugs with blue and green, not the standard yellow/white/red.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 21, 2007, 09:41:13 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 09:36:46 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 21, 2007, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 21, 2007, 07:47:20 AM
Are you guys using the HD cables of the standard component cables?  I just switched to a 42" 1080i in the little game room, and it's sweet.  Since the TV was free, I splurged and got the cables.  The games look amazing.  Until I did some digging, I didn't know I needed special cables for the HD quality from the box, actually.
the component cables that come with the 360 can support up to 1080p if you tv takes 1080p over component.  Otherwise the regular component cables will be at 1080i if its setup properly on the display setup on 360

Oh, but regular component cables don't do the trick.  Need the colorstream five plugs with blue and green, not the standard yellow/white/red.
yeah, yellow/white/red is basic RCA's..

It basically took you form 480p to 1080i and changes the whole love of gaming.  Honestly, there is no point of having a 360 or ps3 unless you are running HD imo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 21, 2007, 11:27:10 AM
i get my 3rd xbox (2nd repair) back on Monday...we'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 21, 2007, 02:36:36 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 21, 2007, 11:27:10 AM
i get my 3rd xbox (2nd repair) back on Monday...we'll see how it goes.

Just in time for HALO
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 21, 2007, 03:57:47 PM
i still have to get Madden, Bioshock, NHL, etc...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 21, 2007, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 21, 2007, 11:27:10 AM
i get my 3rd xbox (2nd repair) back on Monday...we'll see how it goes.

Do you have your 360 well ventilated? Also I'm not sure if it helps, but I heard it helps prolong the life if you cut down on the 8+ hour sessions and break them down into multiple 2/3 hour sessions so the Xbox doesn't get too hot inside.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 21, 2007, 04:13:42 PM
i can't play for more than 90 minutes, 2 hours max, so that's not a problem

i have it in an entertainment cabinet, so it probably could be ventilated better, i'm going to try a new position when i get it back
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 21, 2007, 04:21:13 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 21, 2007, 04:13:42 PM
i can't play for more than 90 minutes, 2 hours max, so that's not a problem

i have it in an entertainment cabinet, so it probably could be ventilated better, i'm going to try a new position when i get it back
A lot of people just use the laptop cooler pads, just get one that you can plug into an outlet and not use USB power from the 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 21, 2007, 07:33:20 PM
Ain't that a bitch, drawing power so you can run a seperate machine to cool the goddamned XBOX!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 24, 2007, 02:47:18 AM
Halo 3 IGN review

9.5:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821911p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 24, 2007, 08:41:55 AM
Quote from: King Cole on September 24, 2007, 02:47:18 AM
Halo 3 IGN review

9.5:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821911p1.html

Bunch of reviews, all are pretty similar:
QuoteIGN: 9.5
---Presentation: 10: An amazing replay editor, four-player online co-op, map editor, and community support make this the most robust feature set ever in a videogame.
---Graphics 9.0. : Despite a few moments of slowdown, this is a gorgeous game, especially considering the demands of the replay function. And it's to die for in 1080p.
---Sound: 10: This is the reason God created Surround Sound. Halo's theme is a futuristic anthem that inspires the troops. The chatter during combat is fantastic.
---Gameplay: 9.0: There are a few questionable design choices in the campaign, but this series remains the most fun first-person shooter on the planet. Multiplayer and the Forge are fantastic.
---Lasting Appeal: 10: The campaign won't take you long to complete, but this is a game that can be played for years. There are so many things to do, and it's so much fun to do them.

Gametrailers: 9.8
--Campaign whilst linear has very little backtracking or repetition; Every locale is unique and memorable; 10 - 15 hour average playtime depending on difficulty; The deployable items aren't ground breaking; Best enemy AI in the business; Visuals are not the best on the system, poor character models; Audio trumps the visuals.
--"Look behind the sofa, in your car and in your pockets. Do whatever you can to get hold of Halo 3. The chief is back and he's no thief."

1Up: 10/10
--It's hard to imagine a feature of this game that someone won't love (we didn't even get to talk about the robust file sharing, where you can swap gameplay screenshots, edited game films, game setups, and maps). Or you can just look at it as a sum of so many quality parts, that value-wise, Halo 3 is as sure a thing as it gets. Sure, not one aspect of the game is life-changing on its own, but perhaps the package as a whole is. After all, Halo 3 has enough content to keep you stuck to your controller for weeks, if not months or even years.

Gamespot: 9.5 (for reference, they gave Bioshock a 9.0)
--Halo 3 builds upon the concepts of Halo 2 in ways that you'd expect, but there are also new modes and options that send the series in exciting new directions.
--The Good: Satisfying storyline that simultaneously provides closure while making you wonder what will happen next ; Four-player online co-op is a lot of fun; Forge mode map editor lets you do some extremely crazy and unexpected things; Web integration makes sharing new maps and custom modes easy.
--The Bad: Rewinding saved films doesn't work quite like you'd expect it to; AI-controlled Marines can't drive to save their lives (or yours); Inevitable flood of prepubescent online players sure to hamper your enjoyment of the online modes.
--Merits: Get More Than Your Money's Worth, Great Sequel, Great Sound Effects, Great Story, Outstanding Gameplay, Plays Well With Others, Strong Competetive Multiplayer, Terrific Voice Acting.

Eurogamer: 10/10
--And yet, hype machine aside, cutting through the crap about console wars and the like, what we find in Halo 3 is quite simply this - the best game yet in one of the best FPS franchises of the era. Better than either of its predecessors, Halo 3 still can't quite escape the category of flawed masterpiece - but this time around, the flaws are so minor that even the most churlish of reviewers would be hard pressed to mark the game down.

Gamespy: 5/5
---Pros: The Forge; four-player co-op over Xbox Live; brilliant storyline finishes the fight.
---Cons: Single-player campaign is somewhat short; wishing you'd pre-ordered a Legendary Edition.

Team Xbox: 9.7
---Gameplay (9.7): It's definitely Halo, but that's definitely a great thing. The campaign is hands-down the best in the series' history, and the multiplayer is as addictive as ever. Our only knock is with the difficulty, which wasn't quite as tough as we had hoped.
---Graphics (9.5): Aside from a few slowdown issues here and there, this is an excellent looking game in both the single- and multiplayer arenas. We particularly loved the HDR lighting, which is the best we've seen in a game to date
---AUDIO (9.7): Marty O'Donnell's score is better than ever, perfect setting the tone for each of the levels while never being too overwhelming. The sound effects are stellar, too, as is the voice work (the battle chatter never gets old).
---Longevity (10): You finally have a reason to stop playing Halo 2 on Xbox Live, as this takes the cake as the most customizable multiplayer game of all time. Throw in Forge and you've got the makings of a true addiction.
---Innovation (9.8): From Forge to Saved Films to the Bungie.net integration, this game has something to wow everyone. Best of all, it's only going to get better with time.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 24, 2007, 02:38:46 PM
so who as is getting halo 3? i was thinking of putting it off for awhile, but i just read you can create your own multi-player maps and place things etc...all which is downloadable if you like someone's map. thats pretty badass right there. ive never played any of the halo's, so my halo boner has yet to show up. what makes the halo series so great?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on September 24, 2007, 02:46:22 PM
don ho jr. all over it.

Very well versed boy, top three games he plays:

NCAA 08
MLB The Show
Saints Row
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2007, 03:18:53 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on September 24, 2007, 02:46:22 PM
don ho jr. all over it.

Very well versed boy, top three games he plays:

NCAA 08
MLB The Show
Saints Row
Great game for kids Don Ho  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 24, 2007, 04:01:28 PM
my Xbox finally got back to me today...joy

it's another replacement, so we'll see how this one holds up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on September 24, 2007, 04:06:07 PM
i rented the bigs for the wii yesterday and my arm feels like its going to fall off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 24, 2007, 06:56:59 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 24, 2007, 02:38:46 PMwhat makes the halo series so great?

top notch everything, from sound and voice acting to graphics to writing to gameplay...all of which fits into a package that feels like a unit.  kinda the same thing that made the Matrix movies good..it's all of a piece

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 24, 2007, 07:51:59 PM
well i bought halo 3 today and am going to pick it up tonight at 12. if anyone wants to game send me a PM or message me on 360 live.

lost reggie brown to a career ending injury in madden 08. slipped disk. oh joy!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on September 24, 2007, 07:54:55 PM
I will be getting Halo 3 tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 24, 2007, 10:27:22 PM
Same here, I was gonna pick it up at midnight but I have an early class, a speech to give tomorrow, and two tests on Wednesday, so I'm not even opening it till Thursday
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 24, 2007, 10:29:58 PM
Got a lot of drinking to do until that last test, huh?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 24, 2007, 10:31:54 PM
tons
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2007, 10:49:23 PM
So i decided to check my 360 today, got a new serial # completely, and they are overnighting it to me for TOMORROW :crazy

but now i looked at the address its shipping to and its Chesterfield, Michigan?   :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 25, 2007, 02:59:49 AM
Picked up Halo 3 tonight. Got insanely lucky too. I waited until the last minute so the line outside Gamestop would die down, and I got there just as they were locking up. Didn't have to wait a second though so thats cool.

Fun game so far and it comes with a 48 hour XBL trial which is cool, because I cancelled mine since I only used it for Halo since you don't need XBL Gold to download content.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 25, 2007, 10:21:44 AM
Played a few games last night. Pretty fun first person. I have no clue what guns do what so that will take time to figure out. Overall I am pretty impressed with just playing one part of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 25, 2007, 07:22:47 PM
so i called xbox, found out they shipped or were planning to ship my 360 to the wrong address.  Its going to take 2 more days just to get a call from their repair center. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on September 26, 2007, 11:34:07 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2007, 03:18:53 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on September 24, 2007, 02:46:22 PM
don ho jr. all over it.

Very well versed boy, top three games he plays:

NCAA 08
MLB The Show
Saints Row
Great game for kids Don Ho  :-D

he loves the part where the dude goes into the liquor store and starts tanking bottles of alcohol and ends up ralphing.  I questioned his manhood this summer when he went out and bought a Nintendo DS and the first game he got was Pokemon Pearl.  Few slaps to the head and he was fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 27, 2007, 01:22:53 PM
So, what's the verdict on Halo 3?  Anywhere close to the hype?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 27, 2007, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 27, 2007, 01:22:53 PM
So, what's the verdict on Halo 3?  Anywhere close to the hype?

Surpassed the hype imo. I played for 3 hours lastnight, went to bed and (this is no lie) was having dreams I was Master Chief. Don't know if that shows how pathetic I am or how great the game is, but all around this game is as good as anything I've ever played. The AI, graphics, music, voices, storyline, everything is just unbelievable. I had really high expectations and was expecting a bit of a letdown especially after playing a great game like Bioshock but this game is better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 27, 2007, 03:51:03 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on September 27, 2007, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 27, 2007, 01:22:53 PM
So, what's the verdict on Halo 3?  Anywhere close to the hype?

Surpassed the hype imo. I played for 3 hours lastnight, went to bed and (this is no lie) was having dreams I was Master Chief. Don't know if that shows how pathetic I am or how great the game is, but all around this game is as good as anything I've ever played. The AI, graphics, music, voices, storyline, everything is just unbelievable. I had really high expectations and was expecting a bit of a letdown especially after playing a great game like Bioshock but this game is better.
Thats what everyone i know has said about it.  They all picked up Bioshock and thought that Halo 3 would disappoint.  Instead its just shown how great Halo really is, even when compared to an amazing game like Bioshock.  The crazy thing is COD4 might even be better than Halo, Ace Combat 6 is going to be a juggarnaught, and GTA IV is the biggest game of 2008. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 27, 2007, 04:14:46 PM
i'm going to eventually get Halo, but the question is this, do you have to have played the previous versions to be able to play this one?  i've never played the game before
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 27, 2007, 06:22:07 PM
Somebody lent me Halo 2, and I didn't have any problem getting into the swing.  I'd be surprised if this was different.  There's a website that brings you up to speed on the story out there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 27, 2007, 06:44:50 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 27, 2007, 04:14:46 PM
i'm going to eventually get Halo, but the question is this, do you have to have played the previous versions to be able to play this one?  i've never played the game before
The controls are like any other fps (right trigger shoot, left trigger grenades), since this is your first time playing it you'll have a small easy learning curve. Parts 1 & 2 are really good and backwards compatible if you wanted to get up to speed on the story. I saw part 1 at GS for 10-15$ and part 2 for around $20. The story gets a little more complex as the games go on so you might not know whats going on (story wise) if you jump right into 3. It feels more like you're living a 15 hour movie moreso than you're playing a game. I love the campaign but a lot of people just buy it for the online which is equally awesome. The maps, controls, weapons, and head to head matchups are why the game has such a long lasting effect on fans.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 29, 2007, 10:54:09 AM
Test your NES knowledge (http://mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=69)

I got a 7/10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 29, 2007, 11:08:41 AM
I am new to halo series also and its pretty easy to jump into as far as controls go. played a few co-op missions with 2 other friends in campaign mode and had a blast. multi-player online is cool too, but its going to take awhile to get as good as some of the people on there, just like any other similar game.

to compare halo and bioshock, is tough. since halo has such a great background and hype, it will prob win the hearts of the fans. bioshock was just so different and to me the graphics are way better looking than halo's. the thing is i rented bioshock and got about halfway, i really have no need to buy it and finish it. maybe later i'll buy it used and beat it. halo is a game where i can see myself playing it alot. if bioshock had some sort of online play then maybe it wins out in my book.

Call of Duty 4 is supposed to be the bomb though. When is the release date on that?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on September 29, 2007, 12:41:28 PM
I played the campaign on normal just to get through it once, it was way too short and the ending sucked. Then I sat through the credits like I do for most games I beat and saw the real ending. Was better but I was still left a little disappointed. I'm probably gonna start it on Heroic soon and try to find the skulls they have hidden throughout the game. The actual gameplay is top notch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 29, 2007, 11:11:55 PM
I broke down and bought it.  I'm not much of a fps guy, but it's a good game.  Haven't tried online yet.  Problem is, all of those fps games give me a  pretty significant headache after a half hour or so.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 01, 2007, 03:55:07 AM
Wasn't a big fan of the campaign, but Halo was never about the campaign. Bioshock's was far superior to Halo 3's, but Halo 3 is all about multiplayer.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 01, 2007, 02:00:23 PM
Just tried it online for the first time last night, and the dude I was playing sniped the crap out of me.  Any online tips?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 01, 2007, 02:27:19 PM
play people who are on the same experience level. i can hold my own with people who are knew to the game. in fact i win most of the games with people who are about the same experience. those who have played 1 and 2 though are real good at this point. im a fan on the fps games so, if you know how one works, they all are pretty similar. the more you play online, the better you get.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 01, 2007, 07:51:56 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 01, 2007, 02:00:23 PM
Just tried it online for the first time last night, and the dude I was playing sniped the crap out of me.  Any online tips?

suffer through weeks and weeks of getting owned until you're good enough to run with the south korean junkies.

online fps games can really suck because of how fanatic people are....these morons do nothing but drink red bull and play shoot 'em up.  they know every spawn point every weapon every nook and cranny, and unless you wanna be like them you're flat out not gonna have a good time playing

I stopped fps online at Quake 4 (or maybe it was 3..who cares) because I wasn't interested in being constantly frustrated by people who have nothing better to do than camp newbies
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 02, 2007, 03:49:01 AM
Halo usually puts you in a game with the same experience level on matchmaking, so it doesn't get that bad.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 02, 2007, 06:34:10 AM
perhaps my complaint has been resolved since I last played online

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 02, 2007, 08:09:54 AM
I used to play in HALO tournaments on my ship and do pretty good, wasn't the best but I held my own. 3 years ago I was over my 16 year old cousins house during the holidays and jumped online with him and his friends to play, thats when reality hit me that I was nothing compared to these little geeks that play 24/7. They knew where I was going to respawn and would wait or snipe me when I did.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 02, 2007, 09:11:54 AM
Yeah, I don't think I'd ever play with strangers...only people I know...or, in the case of this board, "know".  I've pretty much gotten to that point with Madden, too.

As far as Halo online goes, I played the same guy last night and fared much better. He ended up beating me, but it was a more respectible 10-9.  First time I played I stood still too much.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 02, 2007, 03:14:58 PM
I love the grenade kill and the beat down is always fun too.

Zanshin we'll have to get a game of campaign going sometime. me and my other buddy have been beating level after level and having a blast doing it. you can play with up to 4 players. plus its getting pretty hard now, we'll need a 4th guy soon
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 02, 2007, 03:42:36 PM
That sounds fine to me...but I warn you in advance I'm mediocre at best when it comes to fps.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 03, 2007, 07:49:10 AM
My replacement 360 is farged.  It scratches my games.  I called MS last night and told them i just want a replacement sent to me, farg the wait time.  The manager i spoke with said he couldnt do it, but if i called back during the day there was a department there who should be able to help me with the request. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 03, 2007, 08:53:37 AM
damn man...that sucks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 03, 2007, 10:18:45 AM
I actually won a three-person death match thing last night.  I still suck, but it was fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 03, 2007, 11:36:28 AM
Beat Halo 3 on multiplayer campaign last night. I am surprised how sort games are. Seems all the knew games are that way. Is that just me?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on October 03, 2007, 11:52:03 AM
Quote from: mussa on October 03, 2007, 11:36:28 AM
Beat Halo 3 on multiplayer campaign last night. I am surprised how sort games are. Seems all the knew games are that way. Is that just me?

Dude, that's sweet.  Is it harder to do on multiplayer?  Either way, rock on.  You rule.  Don't let the voices in your head tell you otherwise.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 03, 2007, 12:49:13 PM
your a friggin douche  :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on October 03, 2007, 12:53:01 PM
To the contrary, sir.  I've turned over a new leaf, and I congratulate you on your Halo 3 triumph!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 03, 2007, 04:34:41 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on October 03, 2007, 12:53:01 PM
To the contrary, sir.  I've turned over a new leaf, and I congratulate you on your Halo 3 triumph!

I have to admit that made me laugh
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 08, 2007, 03:57:35 PM
ha ha

http://news.filefront.com/halo-3-luckiest-plasma-grenade-toss-ever/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 08, 2007, 04:02:03 PM
nice
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 08, 2007, 04:26:02 PM
halo 3 is so fun
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 09, 2007, 10:45:50 AM
found this on myspace, ha

Quote(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/herosbz6.jpg)
Lance "Scorpion" Bean &
Bill "Mad-Dog" Rizer

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/arniecontrast8.gif)
Coincidence or Conspiracy? Could the Guvna really be Bill Rizer? Were we trully threated by the "Red Falcon"? Did "Arnold" save us?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 09, 2007, 11:22:30 AM
Quote from: mussa on October 08, 2007, 04:26:02 PM
halo 3 is so fun

It is, but I'm getting annoyed that I'm stuck on one part.  I'm trying to turn off some kind of anti aircraft thing, and I'm at the building I need to get into.  I'm using beam rifles to snipe the crap out of a wraith, a turret and a bunch of bad guys...but when I go down to punch out the wraith, these other vehicles swarm to shoot the crap out of me.  Pain in the ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 09, 2007, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 09, 2007, 11:22:30 AM
Quote from: mussa on October 08, 2007, 04:26:02 PM
halo 3 is so fun

It is, but I'm getting annoyed that I'm stuck on one part.  I'm trying to turn off some kind of anti aircraft thing, and I'm at the building I need to get into.  I'm using beam rifles to snipe the crap out of a wraith, a turret and a bunch of bad guys...but when I go down to punch out the wraith, these other vehicles swarm to shoot the crap out of me.  Pain in the ass.

whats the name of the level?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 09, 2007, 01:20:38 PM
Beats the hell out of me.  Maybe the sixth or seveth level.  It's the one where you have to work your way through a forest to disable some anti air thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 10, 2007, 09:12:02 AM
More information than anyone needs...but that describes about every post on this board.  Anyway, I beat the level-- weird thing; I kept sniping dudes then jumping into the fray from my sniping spot...which is when a ton of bad guys came from every nook and cranny to blast me.  So, after dying that way too many times, I drove a Ghost back around to level ground.  When I got to level ground that way instead of jumping, a bunch of soldiers on my side came down from the sky to lend a hand.  Pretty easy with help.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on October 11, 2007, 04:58:18 PM
this is awesome...

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2007/10/is_gilbert_cheating_at_halo.html#more (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2007/10/is_gilbert_cheating_at_halo.html#more)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 11, 2007, 06:12:44 PM
wow. to be young and rich. what a life
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2007, 11:20:21 AM
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare comes out today. Supposed to be awesome. Anyone picking it up?

I'm thinking of picking that up or SKATE. Downloaded the demo for SKATE and its really cool. Def. more realistic than Tony Hawks series. Anyone have SKATE that could recommend it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on November 06, 2007, 11:29:54 AM
stop saying SKATE
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2007, 11:36:57 AM
SKATE SKATE SKEET
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 06, 2007, 11:49:11 AM
I picked up Ace Combat 6, its badass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 06, 2007, 12:20:57 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 06, 2007, 11:20:21 AM
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare comes out today. Supposed to be awesome. Anyone picking it up?

IGN gave it a 9.4. The few in game trailers I saw looked amazing.

I put it on my b-day/christmas wish list along with Assasins Creed and Mass Effect.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2007, 01:31:55 PM
just watched a few vids. looks too good to not get
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on November 06, 2007, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 06, 2007, 11:20:21 AM
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare comes out today. Supposed to be awesome. Anyone picking it up?

I picked it up for the ps3.  I've also been playing the hell out of warhawk, it's a pretty good little game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 06, 2007, 02:35:40 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 06, 2007, 11:20:21 AM
I'm thinking of picking that up or SKATE. Downloaded the demo for SKATE and its really cool. Def. more realistic than Tony Hawks series. Anyone have SKATE that could recommend it?
I have it. I like it a lot. If you don't/didn't skateboard in real life then you probably won't like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2007, 02:50:28 PM
picked up both for 70 bucks. traded in 3 games. gonna test them out later tonight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 07, 2007, 10:26:45 AM
Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat - Wow from the moment the game fires up its awesome. Its just amazing how far games have come and this game is a great example. Almost like being in a movie. Gameplay is top notch and the battles are intense. As far as I know you switch back between a British SAS soldier and a US Marine in campaign mode. Probably the coolest level I played so far was when you were the plane with a howlitzer, a 40mm cannon and a 122mm canon, sticking out the side. All you saw was a birds eye view from a solar camera. Saw the bad guys come in and running and you just nailed them, with any of the 3 weapons you wanted. it was just like the real thing. little white figures running and then exploding. ive yet to try xbox live yet, but this has got to be the best first person shooter ive played yet.

SKATE: Very cool. I think it blows away Tony Hawk series. A game almost like GTA, where you can go anywhere and do whatever if you like for hrs or try to complete challenges. Controls really make this game fun and what its all about.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 07, 2007, 10:41:35 AM
This thread makes me want to never ever play video games ever again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on November 07, 2007, 11:42:04 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 07, 2007, 10:26:45 AM
Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat - Wow from the moment the game fires up its awesome. Its just amazing how far games have come and this game is a great example.

I agree, this is what you hope for when you play on a next-gen system.  You need to hop online so you can rank up and unlock weapons and add ons.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 07, 2007, 12:51:01 PM
i can't wait til my tv is fixed and i can actually hook it up to hi-def. right now im using rca inputs cause my component inputs are shot.  :boo :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 08, 2007, 11:26:25 AM
COD4 multiplayer is tough, but addicting. I think its game of the year. Halo 3 ain't got shtein on this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on November 08, 2007, 04:31:32 PM
Yep, I'm getting killed online myself. Sometimes I'll just be checking out the amazing detail of the map I'm on and get shot.   Right now I'm a Corporal II, so I have the "red dot" attachment and some pretty good perks. I'm just not using them well.  I've been getting better by picking up other players weapons. If I can find a M16 with a scope, it's on.  :poison 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 13, 2007, 02:40:22 PM
anyone else been having issues with xbox live the past couple days? i guess they are doing some work on xbox live?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 13, 2007, 02:56:21 PM
xbox live you say?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 13, 2007, 03:23:17 PM
xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live xbox live
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 20, 2007, 05:59:34 PM
i rented NBA Live 08 for the Wii.  Do not do this. 

It's incredibly easy.  The second game I played I went 22/22 from 3-point range with Igoudala.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 20, 2007, 06:34:38 PM
Picked up Mass Effect at lunch today but haven't had a chance to play it. It's made by Bioware the same company that brought you Knights of the Old Republic 1 and Jade Empire. Supposedly it's better than both games...we'll see.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 20, 2007, 07:13:09 PM
I will be playing call of duty 4 tonight. my friend bought it the other day.

Will give my review later.

I know, I know, you care.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 20, 2007, 07:48:01 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on November 20, 2007, 05:59:34 PM
i rented NBA Live 08 for the Wii.  Do not do this. 

It's incredibly easy.  The second game I played I went 22/22 from 3-point range with Igoudala.
NBA Live has sucked since its inception.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 20, 2007, 07:58:06 PM
Quote from: Dillen on November 20, 2007, 07:48:01 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on November 20, 2007, 05:59:34 PM
i rented NBA Live 08 for the Wii.  Do not do this. 

It's incredibly easy.  The second game I played I went 22/22 from 3-point range with Igoudala.
NBA Live has sucked since its inception.

I don't remember if it is or not, but I think NBA live went as far back as the Sega Genesis.

It ruled on the Sega Genesis. Fun, fun, fun. Action up the yang, it was easy to play, dope shooting, dunks, etc. It was awesome. Now, its too farging technical and less fun with these new systems. There was always something great in simple.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 20, 2007, 10:07:04 PM
March Madness has been pretty good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 20, 2007, 10:21:46 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 20, 2007, 07:58:06 PM
I don't remember if it is or not, but I think NBA live went as far back as the Sega Genesis.

It ruled on the Sega Genesis. Fun, fun, fun. Action up the yang, it was easy to play, dope shooting, dunks, etc. It was awesome. Now, its too farging technical and less fun with these new systems. There was always something great in simple.
Thinking about it, it used to be awesome. I think it was Live 05 (whatever was the last year I bought) that had the FULL game of 10 years prior, so they had the entire Live 95, not stripped down or anything. That was fun.

sunmo, wrong. Both EA basketball games have sucked for the past couple of years. Used to be pretty good though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 21, 2007, 04:38:20 AM
Quote from: hbionic on November 20, 2007, 07:13:09 PM
I will be playing call of duty 4 tonight. my friend bought it the other day.

Will give my review later.

I know, I know, you care.

Played it tonight.

All I have to say is 'Death from above'.

There is no level like it in video games. Ever. Wow, I thought I was watching a live leak video from the war in Iraq. Unbelievable.

That game, is very good. I'm too busy looking at the graphics, the skyline...crazy shtein.

If you rent it and play that level, that should be enough. Wow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 21, 2007, 10:32:28 AM
yea i agree. play online. its def the best game ive ever played. hands down game of the year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 21, 2007, 10:49:19 AM
i need to trade Halo for this game, i only played the shtein once....

which store trades games?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 21, 2007, 06:16:20 PM
Sears
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 21, 2007, 06:24:38 PM
gamestop/eb games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 22, 2007, 03:01:55 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 21, 2007, 06:16:20 PM
Sears


:-D :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on November 23, 2007, 12:29:06 PM
everybody knows the real game of the year...MARIO GALAXY.

this is the best game ive played...well since Mario 64!

i think its already in the top 10 best ranked games of all time. yeah boi
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 24, 2007, 08:08:51 AM
So like I said some time ago, I've skipped the next gen stuff.  I don't have the budget for the new system, much less the games, and besides, I don't have an HD TV to hook it up to, so farg it.  I'll keep waiting.  In the meantime, I had been on XBOX forever.  When that finally died, I bought a PS2 and I've been going through all the great PS2 games that are now dirt cheap.

So I finally get around to God of War.

And I have to say...farg this game.  What a goddamned pain in the ass from the start.  I can't get past the simplest shtein...and it's one of those games where if you get stuck on something you might as well stop playing it altogether because you ain't going nowhere.  Right now, I'm in the very first level, on the boat, and I've got to push this crate through archer fire to a wall, presumably so I can jump onto it and then from it up to kill the archers.  Except they keep destroying the goddamned crate.  I've tried about a hundred times, and failed.  Sometimes I get the crate into position, and it tells me how to do the double jump, but I'm not a quick button masher, so I've failed there.  After two or three attempts at jumping high enough to kill the archers, either they hit the crate, or I inadvertently hit it, and I'm back to square one.

I'm playing on the normal setting, which probably just means less bad guys.  In other words, this crate pushing/jumping challenge ain't gonna be easier on the easy level and I might as well just throw the farging game out the window.    If it's this hard to get past an early, simple stage there's no way in hell I'm going to enjoy the game because I'm going to keep getting stuck and frustrated.

On another subject, Shadow of the Colossus is very cool.  I'm enjoying that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 25, 2007, 12:49:33 PM
OMG dude it took me about 100+ tries to get past that point. such a pain in the ass. there is a few other stages later in the game where its just impossible and you want to give up. i thought the game was fantastic until i got to a stage and i couldn't walk out or into a new area. i was trapped. i contacted the game developers and everything and they never heard of it happening. so i couldn't go on to beat it. bullshtein

Just beat COD4. Pretty short game, but all worth it. fantastic story line, music, action. its like a movie. when you beat it it unlocks arcade mode. im not really sure what its all about. i played death from above stage in arcade mode and they just give you points for kills and its all about your score. nothing too exciting to me.

Getting farther into SKATE too. Great game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 25, 2007, 01:47:36 PM
I beat Ace Combat 6, finally got the F22, its badass. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 27, 2007, 12:39:21 PM
I'm still playing Halo online.  It's more fun that I thought it would be.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 27, 2007, 04:25:01 PM
have you played any of the new games they made available? i heard one of the new online games is a race on the 4 wheeler. one guy drives the other shoots rockets. im so addicted to COD4 that I havn't played Halo in forever it seems. I guess I'll check it out soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 27, 2007, 04:32:15 PM
i bought Halo brand new on Ebay, played it once, and let it sit for a month, now i'm selling it on Ebay so I can buy COD 4, i just couldn't get into it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 27, 2007, 04:35:30 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 25, 2007, 12:49:33 PM
OMG dude it took me about 100+ tries to get past that point. such a pain in the ass. there is a few other stages later in the game where its just impossible and you want to give up. i thought the game was fantastic until i got to a stage and i couldn't walk out or into a new area. i was trapped. i contacted the game developers and everything and they never heard of it happening. so i couldn't go on to beat it. bullshtein

Just beat COD4. Pretty short game, but all worth it. fantastic story line, music, action. its like a movie. when you beat it it unlocks arcade mode. im not really sure what its all about. i played death from above stage in arcade mode and they just give you points for kills and its all about your score. nothing too exciting to me.

Getting farther into SKATE too. Great game.

Why wouldnt you just go to a cheat page off of google for that level? First thing i did. They are everywhere.

God of War is one of the best graphical games ever for PS2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 27, 2007, 04:37:54 PM
I'm roughly 7 hours into Mass Effect, awesome game, very much like Knights of the Old Republic except its more of an rpg mixed with fps
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 27, 2007, 04:41:02 PM
m
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 27, 2007, 06:31:08 PM
Quote from: reese125 on November 27, 2007, 04:35:30 PMWhy wouldnt you just go to a cheat page off of google for that level? First thing i did. They are everywhere.

if I can't beat it myself after a hundred or so tries, the game goes in the trash.  I'm not searching the motherfarging internet for cheats, or any stupid shtein like that.  I have a life; there are :CF threads to read.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 27, 2007, 06:36:15 PM
Ill be damned if I go that far in a game, get to a point where Im stuck and throw the shtein away. Its time to cheat and move on

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 27, 2007, 06:37:45 PM
"that far" in this case is stage farging one, dude.

did you read my post?

edit: I now realize you were talking about what mussa posted, not what I posted.  my bad
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 28, 2007, 08:08:10 AM
Dio, try this.

I assume you've been trying to shove the crate with your feet, right?  It's a timing thing.  You have to hide your crate behind one of the bigger crates that are part of the boat... and cheat it to the side.  As soon as the archers have fired their 2 back to back arrows, move it to the side, and shove your crate to the next line of crates... then do the same thing again.  Slide it in-between two of the pillars the archers are on (under the nets), jump up, and get to slashing.  You're not too far from one of the epic boss battles that make that game great.

It may take you a couple tries, and you/the crate will still take a hit or two... but you should get it.  Remember, it's all timing.


Yeah, you know I had to show up when God of War is mentioned.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 28, 2007, 09:16:49 AM
Quote from: reese125 on November 27, 2007, 04:35:30 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 25, 2007, 12:49:33 PM
OMG dude it took me about 100+ tries to get past that point. such a pain in the ass. there is a few other stages later in the game where its just impossible and you want to give up. i thought the game was fantastic until i got to a stage and i couldn't walk out or into a new area. i was trapped. i contacted the game developers and everything and they never heard of it happening. so i couldn't go on to beat it. bullshtein

Just beat COD4. Pretty short game, but all worth it. fantastic story line, music, action. its like a movie. when you beat it it unlocks arcade mode. im not really sure what its all about. i played death from above stage in arcade mode and they just give you points for kills and its all about your score. nothing too exciting to me.

Getting farther into SKATE too. Great game.

Why wouldnt you just go to a cheat page off of google for that level? First thing i did. They are everywhere.

God of War is one of the best graphical games ever for PS2

i did eventually look for tips when i was having problems. i only really struggled with three battles. the first was the crate, then it was as level where you had to fight and beat enemies before the floor dropped and then the other was the last level where my game just stopped working. i went back and beat the last level over and over, game wouldn't progress for me, so i said farg GOW. If your really interested in what my problem was you can go back and search for it...i don't feel like explaining it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 28, 2007, 08:24:48 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on November 28, 2007, 08:08:10 AM
Dio, try this.

Well, I have tried with the kicking and without.  At this point, I'm not going back to the game for a while because I'm so goddamned frustrated by it.  But thanks for the tip..when I do pick it up again, I'll go just for pushing it and timing.  I did notice there is a standard rhythm to the archer's volleys, and that they more or less track on Kratos, so I've been trying to position myself to take a few volleys and then as the lull in their volley is being launched, I roll towards the crate to give it a push.  This method has been most successful, but sometimes takes quite a while, and often also requires me to kill the sailors nearby to recoup my health...

Anyway, I'll see what I can do some day when I'm reasonably sure that I won't break my television when I fail.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 30, 2007, 11:27:09 AM
Over the holiday weekend I played Madden 08 for the first time and it was on PS3.  The graphics are pretty damn good and the controls are mostly unchanged compared to the latest version I have (06 on PS2).  There were some things I didn't like but overall it was enjoyable. 

So I decided to buy it the other day for my PS2 but noticed that it's not the same as the version sold for PS3.  Graphics are still pretty good but some of the gameplay options aren't the same.  But I got it for $20 at Wal Mart so no complaints. 

The main thing I can't stand is the way you kick off/fg/punt the ball now by using the R3 stick.  Stupid. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 30, 2007, 11:40:27 AM
i agree.  the graphics are pretty damn.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 30, 2007, 11:44:02 AM
Punt? who he hell punts in Madden? Or goes for field goals or extra points for that matter? Jerks, that's who. There's no kicking in video games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 30, 2007, 11:47:45 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on November 30, 2007, 11:44:02 AM
Punt? who he hell punts in Madden? Or goes for field goals or extra points for that matter? Jerks, that's who. There's no kicking in video games.

I punt when I'm playing all-pro or madden level.  That's about it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 30, 2007, 11:51:54 AM
Lies.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 30, 2007, 04:13:50 PM
My 360 gave me the red lights yesterday. In February the same thing happened to a friend about a week after I bought mine, so I just let him use my receipt to get a new one immediately at the store for free. Unfortunately there's 9 months between this time so I'll have to send it in.

I just called, their customer service is hilarious. The automated part is so corny.  The indian woman was impossible to understand. I'm pretty sure I heard her say that I'm getting free Xbox Live because of this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 30, 2007, 07:11:34 PM
yeah, they'll give you 1 month for free.  I cant stand MS and their automated system
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 30, 2007, 07:33:45 PM
so u bought your xbox less than a year ago...january or february? i bought mine in like june understanding things were fixed with the xbox360's....are people still having problems on the newer units?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 30, 2007, 07:48:31 PM
Some people are, its really hit or miss.  I just ended up buying a usb powered Cooling pad for a laptop to use on my 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 01, 2007, 10:32:01 AM
how much did that cost you? should of sent the receipt to microsoft
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 01, 2007, 10:34:58 AM
ha, i'm sure they would pay me back.  It was only 20 bucks, and worth the money imo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 01, 2007, 10:46:12 AM
so you place your 360 on its side then, right? i have mine upright even though its white and uglier than all hell.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 01, 2007, 10:58:15 AM
yeah, i just have it sitting horizontal.  No problems yet, i had read other people saying this was one of the best ways to protect the 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 02, 2007, 03:15:15 PM
yea i wouldn't have it inside any sort of entertainment system. no enough free flowing air. thats why i keep mine upright. less area of the frame exposed when upright.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 02, 2007, 03:42:28 PM
Mine is in an entertainment center, its not enclosed, but i figured the more the better.  I've actually seen pictures of some guy who put a 360 inside a wine cooler fridge, he's never had problems, go figure. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 16, 2007, 10:03:07 AM
Just started playing Assassin's Creed. Graphically this is probably the nicest looking game ever made. Some of the complaints I've heard is that this game gets too repetitive but I haven't had that problem yet (only 3-4 hours in).

Finished up Mass Effect last week, awesome game, got about 30 hours of game time out of it. Will definitely replay it once I get the chance.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 16, 2007, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on December 16, 2007, 10:03:07 AM
Just started playing Assassin's Creed. Graphically this is probably the nicest looking game ever made.

Crysis?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 16, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on December 16, 2007, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on December 16, 2007, 10:03:07 AM
Just started playing Assassin's Creed. Graphically this is probably the nicest looking game ever made.

Crysis?

Never played it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on December 16, 2007, 07:52:58 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on December 16, 2007, 10:03:07 AM
Just started playing Assassin's Creed. Graphically this is probably the nicest looking game ever made. Some of the complaints I've heard is that this game gets too repetitive but I haven't had that problem yet (only 3-4 hours in).

Finished up Mass Effect last week, awesome game, got about 30 hours of game time out of it. Will definitely replay it once I get the chance.

agree with u on the grahics. but I stopped playing the game when it gets to the part where you have to climb the 12 towers. Very long arduous task that I couldnt figure out--even with people explaining the cheats.

Not enough action in the game for me to want to continue and yes, very repetitive
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 16, 2007, 07:54:32 PM
Ever seen it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 16, 2007, 10:33:45 PM
i'd like to pick up AC, heard its great game.

this is on my list though first:

http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/882/882492.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on December 18, 2007, 04:42:28 PM
Quote from: Dillen on November 30, 2007, 04:13:50 PM
I just called, their customer service is hilarious. The automated part is so corny.  The indian woman was impossible to understand. I'm pretty sure I heard her say that I'm getting free Xbox Live because of this.

omg,  don't even get me started :boom  MS needs to thank god for United Airlines call in center as it is one notch below them on the "we could really give a shtein about you and your product issues" scale.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 23, 2007, 07:12:52 PM
bought Assassin's Creed the other day and ended up taking it back cause my girl got it for me for xmas. so i exchanged it for the orange box. played half life 2 for awhile and its pretty cool. def not a next gen game, but decent. havn't tried the other 2 games yet. so im getting Assassin's Creed and MX vs ATV Untamed for xmas.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 23, 2007, 10:11:48 PM
Give Assassin's Creed some time before you make a decision on whether you like it or not. The first time I played it I was blown away by the graphics but the gameplay was only so so. Now that I'm really into it I really like it. Word of advice: when the peasant women beg you for money and won't leave you alone, put the punch icon on and give them a good jab. They'll leave you alone and steer clear from you for a little while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 24, 2007, 09:20:51 AM
started playing it last night. i think its cool so far. challenging. i don't think it's the best graphics ive seen in a game so far...bioshock and cod4 had the best ive seen so far on 360. ill post another review after playing it for sometime.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on December 26, 2007, 01:03:21 PM
Yeah, so...I got a refurbished 360 in the mail today. It took like 2 or 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 26, 2007, 07:32:19 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 23, 2007, 07:12:52 PM
bought Assassin's Creed the other day and ended up taking it back cause my girl got it for me for xmas. so i exchanged it for the orange box. played half life 2 for awhile and its pretty cool. def not a next gen game, but decent. havn't tried the other 2 games yet. so im getting Assassin's Creed and MX vs ATV Untamed for xmas.

That's funny-- I got two CoD4s for Christmas, so I exchanged one for Orange Box based on word of mouth.  I haven't opened it yet-- since you've played it, would you keep Orange Box or exchange it for something else? 

If it helps, the only other games I have are Madden 08, Call of Duty 4, Halo 3, NHL 07, Arcade Unplugged, Gears of War, Project Gotham Racing 3, Tiger Woods 07 and some cheap X-men 3 game my wife picked up on the cheap as a stocking stuffer.  Never played any of the half-life series.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 26, 2007, 07:34:14 PM
Oh, as an aside, I also got the wireless headset, and I like it-- it bothered me to be tethered by a wire to the wireless controller.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 26, 2007, 08:07:47 PM
Orange box is another shooter, if i were you i would get Assasin's Creed just to have a diff type of game. 

So Death From Above on COD4 gave me a boner, how friggin amazing is that 40mm cannon
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 26, 2007, 08:32:10 PM
Don't exchange the orange box for anything. Play it and enjoy it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 26, 2007, 10:15:06 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on December 26, 2007, 07:32:19 PM
Never played any of the half-life series.

Half Life is one of the best shooters out there. The magnet gun is possibly the greatest weapon in video game history.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 27, 2007, 08:59:39 AM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AVWDB_ZYduM
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on December 27, 2007, 11:34:52 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on December 26, 2007, 10:15:06 PM
Half Life is one of the best shooters out there. The magnet gun is possibly the greatest weapon in video game history.
The rail driver in Red Faction was pretty fargin awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 27, 2007, 01:12:35 PM
meh the orange box is so-so. im a few levels deep into half-life two...nothing special about it...it seems like a last generation game. maybe once i get into it more, it will get better. it got great reviews so...im going to keep playing it. plus the 2nd and 3rd episodes are supposed to be great. havn't tried portal or that other shooting game.

i would recommend assassins creed...graphics are great, and the gameplay is pretty good. im hooked.

o few of my friends said conan the barbarian is good. i played it alittle at a buddies and it reminded me of god of war or devil may cry type of game. i prob won't buy it, maybe pick it up used down the line.

COD4 is still my favorite out of all the new games i got. Online play is so fun. I will recommend though once you get to level 55...don't go to prestige mode...you lose all your weapons and perks and start over, just have a updated logo next to your name. its not worth it. i was getting 15-25 kills a match and now im lucky to get 15 or 20 on a good day without some of the perks.

what gun do you guys use on multiplayer? i started off with m4...now im a die hard on the m16.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 27, 2007, 01:25:36 PM
I went online twice so far on CoD4...and I flat-out suck.  I'm pretty good at Halo 3 online, but CoD4 is way harder.  Feels like I need to shoot a guy a thousand times to get a kill, and I get one shot and out.  I need to play more to get it to slow down a bit.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 27, 2007, 03:14:31 PM
yup just like halo at first...you'll suck, but you get better. and as you progress you get better perks. when you get to carry 3 grenades...you can do a lot of damage
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 27, 2007, 03:25:03 PM
I havent even tried getting online yet, trying to hone my skills on single player
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2007, 01:31:00 PM
Man....just playing some of the  Call of Duty 4 story...this game is outstanding.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 28, 2007, 01:38:44 PM
the Ghillie mission is awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2007, 03:06:13 PM
yea the campaign mode is tits, but way too short. its like a movie. i wanted more. hopefully the next installment will be longer and still modern.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 31, 2007, 10:26:44 AM
COD4 is awesome...i don't think it's better than Rainbow 6, but it's close
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on December 31, 2007, 10:40:14 AM
the big difference is these 2 games is the movement of the player. COD4 seems way easier to me to move around, not to mention your not dying right away when you get shot in COD4

Are u talking about Rainbow Vegas Mo?

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 31, 2007, 10:41:27 AM
yeah, Vegas..that's the only Rainbow Six i've played.

my main reason for liking R6 better is that their cover system is incredible, i love to be able to look around corners and pick guys off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 31, 2007, 10:44:03 AM
Vegas is waaaay harder and more tactical than COD4. But as far as presentation, story line, graphics and online playability....COD4 is the best in the business right now. Its more of an arcade first person

I did see a trailer for VEGAS 2 and it looks fantastic
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 31, 2007, 10:45:48 AM
Quote from: mussa on December 31, 2007, 10:44:03 AM
I did see a trailer for VEGAS 2 and it looks fantastic

link?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 31, 2007, 10:48:40 AM
i think i saw it on tv actually...it was very brief during the video game awards...ha

im sure you can google it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 31, 2007, 10:52:07 AM
Quote from: SunMo on December 31, 2007, 10:45:48 AM
Quote from: mussa on December 31, 2007, 10:44:03 AM
I did see a trailer for VEGAS 2 and it looks fantastic

link?

Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RCBUKS_cc)

Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9TaoCuOXAY)

Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyQyBPyGF2g&NR=1)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 31, 2007, 10:56:37 AM
nice, thanks SD
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on December 31, 2007, 11:11:43 AM
if any you guys want to play a bad ass game, get Unchartered Drakes Fortune. The graphics and gameplay are ridiculous. You probably seen the game commercialized on tv.

20 levels as well, so it makes it well worth it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 31, 2007, 11:14:47 AM
Quote from: reese125 on December 31, 2007, 11:11:43 AM
if any you guys want to play a bad ass game, get Unchartered Drakes Fortune. The graphics and gameplay are ridiculous. You probably seen the game commercialized on tv.

20 levels as well, so it makes it well worth it

I'd get it if it were out for the 360, it got pretty good reviews but sold like shtein.

Finished Assassins Creed a few nights ago, really enjoyed it but I definitely see why some people dislike it. Probably will start COD4 tomorrow.

Quote from: SunMo on December 31, 2007, 10:56:37 AM
nice, thanks SD

Looks like the same game which is fine by me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on December 31, 2007, 11:16:58 AM
I got my kid Ratatouille for PS-3 for Christmas.  I think she played it for about eight hours on Saturday.

:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 31, 2007, 01:17:28 PM
The missus bought me a Nintendo DS for Christmas.  It's pretty cool, actually.  It's basically a portable game system for nerds who play puzzle games (me) and kids who don't know better or can't afford a PSP.

Still, the WiFi connectivity is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on December 31, 2007, 01:21:44 PM
I've been doing brain age shtein on the DS.

Also, the ladyfriend got me Lego Star Wars II for christmas. It gives me full wood.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MadMarchHare on December 31, 2007, 01:28:54 PM
I gave my son that for Xmas.  The only thing he plays now.  He's only 5, however, so some of the puzzles are beyond him.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 31, 2007, 01:44:55 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on December 31, 2007, 01:21:44 PM
I've been doing brain age shtein on the DS.

Also, the ladyfriend got me Lego Star Wars II for christmas. It gives me full wood.

Yeah, I got the Brain Age 2 game and have hit the daily training every time.  The rock-paper-scissors brain age check is both infuriating and enthralling.  I'm semi-obsessed with Picross also.


Is the Lego Star Wars II game for DS?  Sounds pretty damn cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on December 31, 2007, 01:46:28 PM
I don't think so FF, I got it for PS2. And I know one of my friends has is for XBox 360.

MMH, I'm sure you know this, but after you finish a level if becomes unlocked for 'free play' if your son runs into problems you can solve them and then he can come back whenever he wants na djust play the levels for fun. It's easily the best part of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 31, 2007, 01:47:53 PM
I bought Lego SW 2 on DS for my little brother for his birthday and he loves it. Played it for the 360 and it's a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on December 31, 2007, 01:48:15 PM
I stand corrected.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 31, 2007, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on December 31, 2007, 01:48:15 PM
I stand corrected.

Actually now that I think about it it was the complete saga (all 6 episodes) for the DS. Found it new at gamestop for like $30
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 31, 2007, 01:52:50 PM
Besides the Lego Star Wars game, any others for DS that a massive nerd like me would enjoy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 31, 2007, 01:54:50 PM
Pokeman
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 31, 2007, 02:00:51 PM
Ha!  I'm a massive adult nerd, though.  If I were a 10-year-old nerd, as I was a couple of decades ago when I was playing Super Mario Bros and Zelda on my NES, that might be the perfect suggestion.  I'm sure I would have been obsessed with Pokeman.  Hell, I just narrowly grew up before I got too far into Magic: The Gathering.  And thankfully, I got married young, which stopped what would have been an inevitable descent into stuff like Everquest and Warcraft.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 31, 2007, 02:09:48 PM
haha, you played Magic

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MadMarchHare on December 31, 2007, 02:13:35 PM
Yeah, I played Magic far too much as well.  Sold all my cards on Ebay before the floor fell out.  Easily one of the best decisions I ever made.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 31, 2007, 02:17:01 PM
Yep.  I sold mine off at the height of the craze.  Helped me buy my first car.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on December 31, 2007, 02:18:17 PM
Wow. I'm gonna go back to ignoring this thread now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 31, 2007, 04:02:05 PM
Magic was ridiculously big in gradeschool, so i sold them all for Garbage Pail Kids cards :)  I just got into multiplayer on COD4, farging sick, but the basic assault rifle sucks, gonna need an upgrade.  I just got Level 5.  It does suck coming into battles new and with zesty weapons compared to some of the super nerds on there
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 31, 2007, 05:01:23 PM
I started off with the mp5, then moved to the m60 then m4...all fully automatic. i didn't realize until i got up torwards level 45 that the basic m16 is the best weapon in the game. its accurate w/ good range. combined with stopping power perk, you can kill anyone with one pull of the trigger. now i actually use the G3, which is single shot gun. farther range than m16, very accurate. not having full auto forces you to aim better and makes you better. it sucks at first but i guarantee you will be kickin ass once you use the m16. get a red dot scope, its the best and the other guys i play with agree

also...when you get better and progress to higher levels you get better perks. like 3 grenades instead of 1. another is overkill, you can carry 2 big guns instead of one and a pistol. another trick that helped me get more kills and progress was, don't use your air strike right away at 5 kills in a row....wait...if you get 7 kills you get a helicopter. don't use the helicopter until you die. use it when you respawn and chances are the helicopter will get you 5 or more kills right away and you could get another helicopter thus giving you more and more kills, higher scores, and quicker progression to next level.

apparently they are coming out with new maps in january. they need to. xbox live for this game has been brutal also since xmas. pretty much impossible to get into a game. xbox is overloaded and its bullshtein. they need to fix it cause they have millions of pissed off people trying to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 01, 2008, 12:51:07 AM
Finally got Portal downloaded last night, so I stayed up to play it. I didn't get too far in, but damn is it fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on January 01, 2008, 11:01:08 AM
I played about 10 minutes of Guitar Hero last night and I'm already thinking about quitting my job to play full time. Thank god I don't own that shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 01, 2008, 11:22:19 AM
I picked up Singstar 80's for my wife to play on the PS2, which was otherwise wasting away.  We brought it to a New Year's party last night, and it was way more fun that it should have been.  Everyone was laughing their asses off.

I also picked up SceneIt for the 360...it's like the other SceneIt games, but comes with four buzzer/controllers and has way more options.  Not a bad pick up as a get-together game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 01, 2008, 12:19:46 PM
i started playing COD4 saturday afternoon and beat it yesterday, i knew it was a short game going in, but it is really, really short.  overall, great game though, the end was very cool, and there is another mission is you wait through the end credits.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on January 01, 2008, 12:31:40 PM
Quote from: SunMo on January 01, 2008, 12:19:46 PM
i started playing COD4 saturday afternoon and beat it yesterday, i knew it was a short game going in, but it is really, really short.  overall, great game though, the end was very cool, and there is another mission is you wait through the end credits.
Do you have online? I don't have XBL but want to get it so I can play GRAW2 and COD4 online. I miss the Socom days of PS2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 01, 2008, 12:41:41 PM
yeah, i'm going to go online with it today sometime...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 02, 2008, 07:23:49 AM
Finished up Portal yesterday, and was surprised with a late Episode 2 today. Burned through that this afternoon. Loved everything but the last fight. Poor computer I was playing it on just couldn't handle it. I can't wait until Episode 3 comes out in 2153.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 02, 2008, 08:26:28 AM
I picked up Snood 2 for $10.  Takes me back to my college days.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on January 02, 2008, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 31, 2007, 05:01:23 PM
I started off with the mp5, then moved to the m60 then m4...all fully automatic. i didn't realize until i got up torwards level 45 that the basic m16 is the best weapon in the game. its accurate w/ good range. combined with stopping power perk, you can kill anyone with one pull of the trigger. now i actually use the G3, which is single shot gun. farther range than m16, very accurate. not having full auto forces you to aim better and makes you better. it sucks at first but i guarantee you will be kickin ass once you use the m16. get a red dot scope, its the best and the other guys i play with agree


If you haven't got the M14 yet, you're going to love it. I had to think hard about going to prestige mode, because I knew I was going to lose that gun. M16 is the best weapon and you should use all fully auto's like an M16, unless you start out aiming at the feet. :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 03, 2008, 09:38:16 AM
i don't like using the M16 because of the 3 shot burst...i use the AK47 with a red dot sight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 03, 2008, 09:39:57 AM
Just started Final Fantasy XII for PS2.  Good game so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 03, 2008, 09:53:58 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 03, 2008, 09:38:16 AM
i don't like using the M16 because of the 3 shot burst...i use the AK47 with a red dot sight
I was trying to to find you on COD4, but need to get up to skill level 9 to get to headquarters.  I got lazy after 2 games and wanted some hockey action
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 03, 2008, 09:57:33 AM
douche...i was playing with some philaphan heads last night, you should have leveled up...once you get to headquarters the level ups come fast and furious because you get crazy points.  i'm like level 24 now or something.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 03, 2008, 10:08:36 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 03, 2008, 09:57:33 AM
douche...i was playing with some philaphan heads last night, you should have leveled up...once you get to headquarters the level ups come fast and furious because you get crazy points.  i'm like level 24 now or something.
Was it laggy as hell for you last night?  kept getting bumped offline, so i gave up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 03, 2008, 10:10:19 AM
yeah, it was pretty bad, i probably got 4 or 5 good rounds in, but that was it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 03, 2008, 11:59:57 PM
Just started COD4, excellent so far. They did a fantastic job on this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 04, 2008, 09:31:57 AM
i restarted the single player mode on 'Hardened' just to see how tough it is, plus you get gamer points every time you complete a mission
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 04, 2008, 09:57:33 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 04, 2008, 09:31:57 AM
i restarted the single player mode on 'Hardened' just to see how tough it is, plus you get gamer points every time you complete a mission
might as well, went online yesterday at 5pm and kept getting kicked off servers.  I had 10 kills and 8 deaths on free for all, but the same dude kept merc'ing me with his knife.  The replays were ridiculous, he was waiting in shadows just to jump out and kill Michael Myers style
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 04, 2008, 10:01:44 AM
ha. haven't played in awhile just because how bad xbox live has been with the game. it seems everyone got a 360 and cod4 for xmas. the servers are flooded to the max. its pretty much impossible to get into a match with your buddies or guys with same clan tag as you. seems to work on free for all or mercenary deathmatch.

you guys know about how they keep stats on the leaderboards right? pretty cool to see what everyone stats are on your buddy list
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 04, 2008, 10:03:55 AM
i went on about 6:30 and it took me about 10 minutes to finally get into a Headquarters game, but once I did it went pretty well.

mussa, not sure what you are talking about...you can look at stats through your xbox dashboard, or the COD leaderboard?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 04, 2008, 10:06:19 AM
COD leaderboard in barracks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 04, 2008, 10:13:09 AM
im telling ya. m16 with stopping power perk. its the best damn weapon in the game. AK-47 is fun though and has power, but it kicks all over the place
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 04, 2008, 10:22:28 AM
yeah, i switched over recently...i'm getting better with it.  i hate wasting a perk on stopping power though, i'd rather use juggernaught
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 04, 2008, 10:37:30 AM
oh a juggernaut user eh! i guess it's sorta like stopping power, but instead of your bullets doing more damage, the enemies bullets have less...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 06, 2008, 01:57:58 PM
i got RockBand for 360.  farging sick, sucks i go for shoulder surgery this friday so my drumming is going to have to go on hold for a while.  Definitely recommend this game to anyone with 150 bucks and that liked Guitar Hero.  The drumming is badass though, tough but extremely awesome.  just got done playing Creep by Radio Head and Gimmie shelter by The Rolling Stones. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 06, 2008, 11:45:04 PM
Finished COD4 campaign, great game but it's too damn short. What is Arcade mode? I'm probably gonna go through Mass Effect, COD4, and Assassins Creed on the next highest level.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 09:57:40 AM
i started assassins creed, but i can't get into it.  i've been playing for probably an hour now and i still haven't gotten to assassinate anybody, i can't farging pickpocket the first dude, and it's frustrating me to no end
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 07, 2008, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 09:57:40 AM
i started assassins creed, but i can't get into it.  i've been playing for probably an hour now and i still haven't gotten to assassinate anybody, i can't farging pickpocket the first dude, and it's frustrating me to no end

I was the same way at first but it gets easier and better once you really get into it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 10:02:23 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 09:57:40 AM
i started assassins creed, but i can't get into it.  i've been playing for probably an hour now and i still haven't gotten to assassinate anybody, i can't farging pickpocket the first dude, and it's frustrating me to no end

wait till you get to the 12 towers part....oh joy

you think its frustrating now..aside from the graphics, the game lacks action and I think its way overrated
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 07, 2008, 10:34:24 AM
Quote from: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 10:02:23 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 09:57:40 AM
i started assassins creed, but i can't get into it.  i've been playing for probably an hour now and i still haven't gotten to assassinate anybody, i can't farging pickpocket the first dude, and it's frustrating me to no end

wait till you get to the 12 towers part....oh joy

you think its frustrating now..aside from the graphics, the game lacks action and I think its way overrated

What is the 12 towers part? You mean when you have to climb the towers to synchronize view points? That part is really easy, all you have to do is push up or over and up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 07, 2008, 12:02:34 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on January 06, 2008, 01:57:58 PM
i got RockBand for 360.  farging sick, sucks i go for shoulder surgery this friday so my drumming is going to have to go on hold for a while.  Definitely recommend this game to anyone with 150 bucks and that liked Guitar Hero.  The drumming is badass though, tough but extremely awesome.  just got done playing Creep by Radio Head and Gimmie shelter by The Rolling Stones. 

I bought Guitar Hero 1, 2 and 3 for my kids for xmas.  Can't believe I didn't get into these games sooner because it's alot of fun, especially if you can't actually play the guitar.  It's a happy medium between playing the air guitar and the real thing.  I kept kicking my kids off the box because they kept farging up and missing notes and ruining the songs.  They need to farging practice before they try playing with me.  I'm kind of glad they went back home now because I've got it all to myself. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 07, 2008, 12:24:24 PM
Father of the Year nominee
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on January 07, 2008, 12:35:35 PM
Andy Reid division.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 12:41:55 PM
i think this guy will give Sarge a run for his money...

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-shootcnjan6,0,3094094.story?coll=all_tab01_layout
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 07, 2008, 01:08:36 PM
oh joy! xbox gives us a free arcade game for the past month of zesty online play! THANKS farg FACES!!!!!!!

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/live/serviceissue.htm
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 01:31:06 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on January 07, 2008, 10:34:24 AM
Quote from: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 10:02:23 AM
Quote from: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 09:57:40 AM
i started assassins creed, but i can't get into it.  i've been playing for probably an hour now and i still haven't gotten to assassinate anybody, i can't farging pickpocket the first dude, and it's frustrating me to no end

wait till you get to the 12 towers part....oh joy

you think its frustrating now..aside from the graphics, the game lacks action and I think its way overrated

What is the 12 towers part? You mean when you have to climb the towers to synchronize view points? That part is really easy, all you have to do is push up or over and up.

I am talking about climbing the Towers, but I got stuck because I didnt know where to go to next. I was riding and running all over the place trying to find the next tower. There are some white protective beam shields you cant walk through so that didnt work, and I found myself going in circles...unless Im missing something. After endless horseback riding...I packed it in.

I dont know what u mean by up and over and up SD. Was this after you found all the towers to climb up?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 07, 2008, 01:56:09 PM
I'm never going to be this good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iFD29zq2Ic
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 07, 2008, 02:24:41 PM
Quote from: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 01:31:06 PM
I dont know what u mean by up and over and up SD. Was this after you found all the towers to climb up?

Sounds like you're stuck in the kingdom, if you push the start button it will show you what your objectives are. When you leave the main part on horseback it will give you the option to go to Jerusalem, Acre, or Damascus or just stay in the Kingdom. If you're not playing with your HUD on the map in the lower right corner will not show you where to go, so make sure that's on and the map is showing. After that, the towers you need to climb up will be marked by an Eagle, the cities will be marked by stuff like crosses or celtic looking symbols. To get passed the blueish/whitish barriers you'll have to search out the towers on your own but they're easy to find since they have a beam and an Eagle circling them. The towers are really easy to climb, run up any wall and you can grab a ledge, then you can just push up with your joystick and anything above the Assassin (crack, knob, window etc.) he can grab onto and climb. The more you do it the easier it is.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 02:31:52 PM
thanks, I'll try it out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 07, 2008, 02:36:09 PM
i don't like the map in Assassins Creed...or the legend. Poorly designed. You start to understand it after playing more and getting used to it, but a map and legend should be clearly readable at first glance...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 02:43:06 PM
there's not a lot to like about AC once you get past the graphics...im pretty sure i'm going to send it back to Gamefly and have BioShock sent to me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 02:46:21 PM
dude, get Drakes Fortune Uncharted. Its visually one of the best games to ever come out and a fantastic game to play..tellin ya..check out the reviews as well
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 02:47:51 PM
it's exclusive to PS3...i have XBox 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 02:55:35 PM
man, nobody has PS3 in here..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 07, 2008, 02:56:10 PM
You are a pioneer and a visionary.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 07, 2008, 03:04:51 PM
FF>>>fortune cookie
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 07, 2008, 03:23:42 PM
Quote from: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 02:43:06 PM
there's not a lot to like about AC once you get past the graphics...im pretty sure i'm going to send it back to Gamefly and have BioShock sent to me

You should have done that in the first place, Bioshock is easily game of the year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 07, 2008, 03:50:17 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on January 07, 2008, 03:23:42 PM
Quote from: SunMo on January 07, 2008, 02:43:06 PM
there's not a lot to like about AC once you get past the graphics...im pretty sure i'm going to send it back to Gamefly and have BioShock sent to me

You should have done that in the first place, Bioshock is easily game of the year
I like bioshock, but COD wins for me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 07, 2008, 03:51:58 PM
i like assassins creed. its fargin cool...def not game of the year, but you can imagine how great the next one will be...there is so much more they could of done...but i think its just the 1st installment into many more in depth games to come.

COD4 and Bioshock were the best games this year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 07, 2008, 04:08:32 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 07, 2008, 12:24:24 PM
Father of the Year nominee

Quote from: rjs246 on January 07, 2008, 12:35:35 PM
Andy Reid division.

Quite the contrary Russ.  I'm keeping my kids from getting hooked by getting hooked myself.  Maybe if Andy would have smoked all his kids' rock like a good father would, they wouldn't be in this situation. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on January 12, 2008, 02:31:20 PM
I've been playing COD4 online for a bit and I'm as inconsistent as they come. 9-12, 16-9, 1-9, 7-5. lzo0zd.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 12, 2008, 07:45:07 PM
ive been sniping with the dragunov lately. hard as hell, but worth it when you headshot someone
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 12, 2008, 08:38:52 PM
anyone play madden 08 since the patch was released>? apparently it fixed problem with fumbles, db awareness and free agent pool was fixed also in franchise mode.

im not a big fan of 08. game play itself is best in years, but the franchise mode was degraded to almost unplayable. i used to play the game like clock work, but now i havn't played it in months. im about to go online though and get this patch see if it helps out at all.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2008, 11:37:00 PM
I've played it with a friend online...I didn't notice a major difference-- but I really didn't have a problem with that stuff before.  I agree with you about franchise mode, it's just not as good as it was on the PS2, and I can't put my finger on exactly why that is.  I think it's because the players don't seem to progress correctly, you change change player positions and cpu-generated numbers are out of whack.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 13, 2008, 02:50:04 PM
yea exactly, progression is almost non-existent.
you can't sub in diff players for diff formations(can't stand this)
they did make it nice on looks, but the guts they really went backwards

i don't like the new playbook layout either, if your playing a buddy on the same tv, you don't have 3-4 diff buttons to pick a play, its just x. horrid

i played my first game in months this morning, with adjusted sliders(from madden mania) on all - pro, 9 min qrtrs

everyones stats were pretty accurate, except for some reason its almost impossible to get 8+ tackles for one player, it rarely happens for me.(it was this way on last gen system too)
pancakes, i might get 1-3 a game, where in the old ps2 version i was getting 8-15 per game
int's were supposed to be fixed, but i picked off Farve 4 times. all the int's though were well called plays, so its hard to say. i threw one with mcnabb, which i shouldn't of even thrown, its hard to say at this point.
fumbles, i forced one and lost 2. mcnabb lost one on a scramble(typical) a Buck got hammered at the goaline and lost one. I forced a fumbled on a kick off.

All in all, so far the sliders seem to be okay, although the score was 48-30, sorta high. slider ai apparently takes a few weeks for the computer to generate accurate results, so we'll see

zanshin on franchise do you adjust sliders? do u play all-pro or all-madden?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 14, 2008, 10:52:07 AM
I don't really mess with the sliders, mostly because online you can't and I'd hate to get used to one thing then have to adjust.  Online I play both All Pro and All Madden.  Depends on whom I'm playing.

This year's version is a monster improvement over last year, but they can still make some important changes for 09.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 29, 2008, 09:56:31 AM
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/01/16/rock.star.gamers/index.html

Mussa, what level are you now on COD?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 29, 2008, 10:39:35 AM
i think im a 8 or 9 on the 2nd prestige mode. i was going to stay at 55 on prestige 1, but after you get to 55, points don't mean anything and all there is to do is to complete the challenges, which some are next to impossible. especially 150 head shots for each weapon. so i moved on again and have to get all the guns and perks over again.

here are all 10 prestige badges:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/ananumuss/-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 10:46:25 AM
SB, you gonna jump to prestige when you get the chance?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 29, 2008, 11:41:06 AM
probably, but do you only get the different badges and thats it?  I just want the Barrett now, then will make the move.  I'm only at level 46. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 11:42:46 AM
you lose all your guns and you start back at 1, but with the badge...and you have to work to for promotions again
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 29, 2008, 11:44:24 AM
You doing it Sun?  What i wonder is if its easier to level up once you go into prestige, or are you at the same general powerups?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 11:50:44 AM
not sure about that, but i'll probably do it.  i don't use many guns.  other than the G36, i only ever use the AK or the M16 which you start with anyway
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 29, 2008, 12:19:08 PM
I like the G 36, but it has a ton of recoil surprisingly.  I like the p90 when working Vacant and close quarters. 

what perks are you guys using?  I use overkill for sniping that way i can switch off easy if im sucking at sniping.  Otherwise

1: Claymores or frags x3
2:  The heavy damage one for bullets
3:  Deep impact

Is there any one i should choose over what im using?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 12:24:38 PM
frags x 3
increased damage
last stand
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 29, 2008, 12:28:56 PM
Everytime I got on COD4 online, the servers were f'd.  Has it gotten better?  xBox live in general has been a pain in the ass since Christmas.  Guess they weren't ready for the influx of new accounts.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 12:29:23 PM
yeah, it's pretty much back to normal now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 29, 2008, 01:21:49 PM
once you go to presitge mode you lose all the guns you earned. you lose all the perks earned. you lose the ability to create a class, until like level 6 or so. all you get out of it is the updated badge. i found though that once you hit 55, points mean nothing anymore. the only thing to work for is the challenges and golden guns. big deal. i like earning points and progressing, even if its the samething over and over. if not for that reason, its challenging starting over. so its a challenge and it keeps it interesting.

when i snipe i usually go with:

perk 1: claymore
perk 2: stopping power
perk 3: extra lung power(hold deeper breaths)

claymore covers my ass while i am sitting. stopping power puts the enemies down quicker. third perk just helps you stay steady longer

i usually rock the m16 with 3 frags, stopping power and deep impact(sometimes martyrdom)

really though for each level i like diff weapons and perks. for smaller levels like vacant i like the mp5, p90 with lots of grenades and steady aim

larger levels i'll use the M16, G3, or other single shot assult rifles. LMG's cause you have more space to open up. Sniper rifles

Obvious levels like Bloc, i roll either sniper or SMG's

I waiting for new levels. I really do not like Bloc, Vacant and Wet Work.

My fav level is Crossfire. I also really like Crash, Ambush, Strike, Downpour and Overgrown
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 01:23:07 PM
i like wet work, even though most people don't.  i usually do well on it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 29, 2008, 02:11:11 PM
Wet work isnt bad, i just hate the other team respawning behind you when you dont have a uav
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 29, 2008, 04:55:35 PM
i can't see a damn thing on that level. plus you have zero protection. i die, i die, i kill someone, i die. plus random grenade throwing is out of control. its just a bitch of a level. i usually sit back on the deck and try to snipe peoples faces off
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 29, 2008, 04:57:04 PM
turn your night vision on, stay in a constant crouch, you'll be alright
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 11, 2008, 11:52:55 AM
rent ace combat 6 for 360. so far its pretty cool, challenging for sure...takes sometime to get controls down. its tough getting a lock on targets..don't know if there is an easier way or what?  alot of neck turning like your actually in the plane. storyline is just horrible and really not needed.

anyone play this game online?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 11, 2008, 03:23:35 PM
i played online once, it was fun, but then i got into COD
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 11, 2008, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 11, 2008, 11:52:55 AM
rent ace combat 6 for 360. so far its pretty cool, challenging for sure...takes sometime to get controls down. its tough getting a lock on targets..don't know if there is an easier way or what?  alot of neck turning like your actually in the plane. storyline is just horrible and really not needed.

anyone play this game online?

I've got AC 4 for PS2 and had a blast with it.  Are the newer versions of it available for the PS2? 

I have yet to play a game online but always see the disclaimers that online play may vary from standard gameplay.  How so? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 11, 2008, 03:50:22 PM
what they usually mean by that is it can be slower or glitchy. everyone's connection to the internet varies, so if someone has a bad connection it can slow down the game for everyone...until the game ends abruptly. 1st person shooters are usually pretty good with this, although COD4 has issues because more people play that online than any other game and microsoft has yet to totally fix its server issues

i played sports games online and it pretty much sucks with madden and mlb 2k7. both were slow...so with games that depend on timing...forget about it. you have throw the ball way early or else get sacked, because normal passing in madden is diff than online. it really all depends on if microsofts servers can handle it or not. overall im impressed and love playing games online, but its still not streamlined perfectly. i think its a issue with microsoft more than the games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 11, 2008, 03:52:16 PM
Thanks.  I kind of figured that's what it was talking about but didn't know for sure. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 12, 2008, 11:34:24 AM
ace combat 6 is pretty badass. figured out how to switch targets and its a whole world of difference. believe i am on level 6...how many levels is it biscuit?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 12, 2008, 01:29:40 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 12, 2008, 11:34:24 AM
ace combat 6 is pretty badass. figured out how to switch targets and its a whole world of difference. believe i am on level 6...how many levels is it biscuit?
i forget, might be around 20
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 12, 2008, 04:43:16 PM
nm-bad link

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: methdeez on February 12, 2008, 08:17:41 PM
Been playing Jade EMpire on Xbox for about a week. Very fun lil' RPG.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 12, 2008, 10:17:22 PM
Jade Empire is one of my favorite games. I went through it twice, once bad and once good. I think they're planning a sequel
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 12, 2008, 10:57:31 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 12, 2008, 01:29:40 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 12, 2008, 11:34:24 AM
ace combat 6 is pretty badass. figured out how to switch targets and its a whole world of difference. believe i am on level 6...how many levels is it biscuit?
i forget, might be around 20

Do you have to fly into a underground base about halfway through?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 13, 2008, 07:59:46 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 12, 2008, 10:57:31 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 12, 2008, 01:29:40 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 12, 2008, 11:34:24 AM
ace combat 6 is pretty badass. figured out how to switch targets and its a whole world of difference. believe i am on level 6...how many levels is it biscuit?
i forget, might be around 20

Do you have to fly into a underground base about halfway through?
the final mission you have to fly into the base, up the cannon, and then thru the back way. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 13, 2008, 12:36:59 PM
im on level 10 and i have to go through these tunnels that are take off platforms built into canyon walls, destroy whats inside and fly out the other end...its freakin hard as hell just to line up going into the tunnel right let alone keep the plane steady in the tunnel at 300mph without hitting the walls. i thought the game was pretty realistic until the level before where i had to shoot down a flying aircraft carrier that looked like a giant sting ray. this game is nuts.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 20, 2008, 03:02:06 PM
Week In Video Game News: Gambling Gamers, Madden Locks Up NFL

Madden NFL 08News from the virtual world:

-A RISKY BET: When Billy Levy and Zack Zeldin were roommates in Miami Beach, they played ''Madden NFL'' for $100 a game. Now the guys are betting that there are plenty of other gamers who like to ''make things interesting,'' and they're about to start a Web site where players can put their money where their joystick thumbs are.

Once you register at Toronto-based WorldGaming's site, it will hook you up with other gamblers who want to challenge you at ''Halo 3,'' ''Tiger Woods PGA Tour'' or about a dozen other games. After you put your money in escrow, you go to your console and play; WorldGaming will be able to track the competition and pay off the winner.

Levy says that since skill supersedes chance in video games, WorldGaming isn't considered a gambling arena, so it's legal in most of the United States. The site's founders haven't sought approval from Microsoft or Sony, the proprietors of the Xbox and PlayStation networks on which the actual competitions will take place. ''We'd love that to happen,'' says marketing director Richard Santiago, ''but we have some proving to do.''

The entrepreneurs hope to make money from ads and fees for hosting online tournaments. In the meantime, they're giving away about $50,000 in prizes leading up to their April launch, and gamers with a taste for action are invited to help with beta testing at www.WorldGaming.com.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 20, 2008, 06:42:45 PM
no way microsoft or sony will let that fly....no fargin way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 20, 2008, 06:52:19 PM
yeah, thats the first thing I said to myself too...but cool ass concept.

You think of all the heads that play video games and how addicted people are.....it could be up there with online poker or better...especially if you have a legit chance of beating your opponent alot. You could make some change

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 11:37:37 AM
its just another way for lazy farging people to not get a job, stay home and play games all day for a chance to win money. wow. i can't see how anyone thinks this is a good idea. hell half the people who would do it are prob on well fair and taking advantage of working people.

i can't see it happening logistically anyway. the servers are not 100% up to speed with the games, which means glitches happen, which means a sack could make or break a game your playing in madden. too many ways to complain about the loss and to try to fight it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 21, 2008, 11:44:36 AM
Quotethe servers are not 100% up to speed with the games, which means glitches happen,

good point
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 01:22:57 PM
gears of war 2 coming in november 08

mlb2k8 due out march 3rd i think. i might pick that up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 03:12:19 PM
this game looks nuts

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28755.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 03:52:17 PM
best game evar
http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 03:56:26 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 03:52:17 PM
best game evar

http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=191

agreed, people need to sign up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:00:42 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 03:52:17 PM
best game evar
http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237

weird, neither of those links work.

this one seems to though

http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=235  (http://fatal-combat.com/register.php?REF=235)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 04:02:10 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:00:42 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 03:52:17 PM
best game evar
http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237

weird, neither of those links work.

this one seems to though

http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237  (http://fatal-combat.com/register.php?REF=237)
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 03:56:26 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 03:52:17 PM
best game evar

http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237

agreed, people need to sign up
:-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:04:50 PM
this one gives you $100k free money though, i unlocked a special code...


http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=191
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:06:37 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:04:50 PM
this one gives you $100k free money though, i unlocked a special code...


http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=235

sweet, it worked.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:06:37 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:04:50 PM
this one gives you $100k free money though, i unlocked a special code...


http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=191

sweet, it worked.

sure did
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:06:37 PM
Quote from: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:04:50 PM
this one gives you $100k free money though, i unlocked a special code...


http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237

sweet, it worked.

sure did
Wow, i signed up again and i got a promo code for 500k if you hit your link
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:10:12 PM
we all deserve cancer
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 04:17:26 PM
Too late, you can get some for free here http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=237
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:21:43 PM
damn...SB just layed phatty out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:49:26 PM
nuh-uh, check the hospital now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 04:50:49 PM
awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 04:59:28 PM
what the hell is this game, ha
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 05:01:56 PM
http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=191


sign up and find out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:02:28 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 21, 2008, 04:59:28 PM
what the hell is this game, ha

sign up

http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=235 (http://fatal-combat.com/register.php?REF=235)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 05:14:31 PM
i did...how do you get your energy back up?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 05:15:13 PM
it refills automatically every 5 minutes or so
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 05:18:38 PM
so what you just stayed logged in all day and check it everynow and then?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 21, 2008, 05:20:31 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 04:49:26 PM
nuh-uh, check the hospital now
haha, great shtein.  Mussa, welcome to the party
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 21, 2008, 05:22:24 PM
IN

I'm gonna regret this.

they spell it 'Marajuana' 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on February 21, 2008, 05:22:24 PM
IN

I'm gonna regret this.

they spell it 'Marajuana' 

you absolutely will, it's extremely addicting
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 21, 2008, 05:25:02 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 21, 2008, 05:18:38 PM
so what you just stayed logged in all day and check it everynow and then?

yeah, i keep it up all day, it's best to read the tutorial when you first join, it tells you the things you should do when you first join.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:28:57 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on February 21, 2008, 05:22:24 PM
IN

I'm gonna regret this.

they spell it 'Marajuana' 

yeah boy.

QuoteFor refering Diomedes to the game, you have earned $10,000!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 21, 2008, 05:29:37 PM
nm
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2008, 05:30:49 PM
haha

QuoteDiomedes [371]   1   250 minutes   Hospitalized by phatty
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:31:07 PM
haha, sorry man, i didn't think i would crush you so bad.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:33:42 PM
if you spray weed in your eyes you can get out of the hospital.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 21, 2008, 05:36:18 PM
Nah, I'll just wait.  Can't get attacked while I'm in the hospital.

Can people steal your cash and item?s
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:37:25 PM
i think they can steal cash but not items.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:38:35 PM
Quote1. You go down the street searching for a drunk.
2. You see a particularly nice-looking hobo sipping on some booze.
3. You knock him over the head and rummage through his pockets.
''The drunk some how fight back. You cry like a little baby and get stabbed, but you live to fight another day'
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on February 21, 2008, 05:52:19 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 05:02:28 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 21, 2008, 04:59:28 PM
what the hell is this game, ha

sign up

http://Fatal-Combat.com/register.php?REF=235 (http://fatal-combat.com/register.php?REF=235)

Quote1. Using your Hammer you hit phatty doing 1 damage (149)
2. Using his Pistol phatty hit you doing 35 damage (65)
3. You tried to hit phatty but missed (149)
4. Using his Hammer phatty hit you doing 14 damage (51)
5. Using your Hammer you hit phatty doing 1 damage (148)
6. Using his Hammer phatty hit you doing 20 damage (31)
7. You tried to hit phatty but missed (148)
8. Using his Hammer phatty hit you doing 20 damage (11)
9. You tried to hit phatty but missed (148)
10. Using his Hammer phatty hit you doing 17 damage (-6)

KickmyCock strikes again!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 21, 2008, 06:16:11 PM
um...

QuoteKickMyCock attacked you and lost.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 22, 2008, 09:51:19 PM
i just checkout out xbox love marketplace and under new arrivals they had BLACK the game from ps2 as a full game download for like 15 bucks. that was the best 1st person shooter i ever played on ps2. downloading it now

hope they make a sequel because that game kicks ass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 22, 2008, 10:23:35 PM
I was farging around with Madden 08 last night....first time I've played it in a month or so.  I didn't realize that you could play against NFLE teams.  So I went up against the Berlin Thunder for s&g's.

When it was all said and done, the final stats looked something like this:

Eagles:  249
Thunder:  0

Westbrook:  6 att, 202 yds, 5 td
Buck:  5 att, 204 yds, 5 td

McNabb:  95% comp, 1200+ yds, 20some td

Curtis, Brown, Lewis, Baskett, Avant, Westy, Buck, Smith, Schoebel all had over 100 yds recieving and at least a td

Bethel Johnson (ha!):  1 KR, 82 yds, 1 td.  5 PR, 100ish yds, 5 td

Defense had 13 ints (5 ret for td), 4 fum rec (1 td) and 28 sacks.

Also held their offense to something like -140 yds of total offense.

Rediculously fun way to waste an hour last night. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 22, 2008, 10:40:15 PM
Gears of War 2 will be out in November

Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyy7okKow6w)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 22, 2008, 11:16:41 PM
i got Madden 08 from Gamefly a few weeks ago and tried it online tonight for the first time...


i tried 4 games..each time i was the Eagles and the other guy picked the Pats, the best team in the farging game, and each game went the same way:  they get the ball, 3 and out, punt, i score, they get the ball back, throw and pick and quit.  unlike hockey, when the other guy quits, you don't get a win...so you pick the best team in the game, get down one score and you quit?  what a bunch of Romes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 18, 2008, 01:25:46 PM
new maps for COD4 due on in april sometime, they are going to cost money. videos look awesome. ive been getting sick of the old maps so this is really much needed. IGN hinted that this may be the first installment of new maps, so more to come possibly?

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/859/859936p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 18, 2008, 01:28:24 PM
ha, just in time for Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 to be in full effect, nice planning
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on March 18, 2008, 01:28:49 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 22, 2008, 10:40:15 PM
Gears of War 2 will be out in November

Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyy7okKow6w)


Major chubbage!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 18, 2008, 02:53:16 PM
Eff that, R6 it is then, i thought they were free. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 18, 2008, 03:07:32 PM
its prob going to be 10 bucks if that. you do understand it won game of the year and they can do anything they want and that prob everyone will bitch about it and still buy it. there isn't a game coming out even remotely as good as COD4.

Rainbox 6 Vegas wasn't that good and the online play wasn't even close. The next one isn't going to be much better. I'd rather play COD4 then buy that game and be bored with it within a month. what else is there coming out? Grand Theft Auto? Thats the kind of game that I can play for a few weeks and then be sick of it cause its impossible to play without cheats. Although fun, im not sure if I'm going to buy it, prob rent it and then buy it used when the price comes down.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 18, 2008, 03:40:34 PM
I'll play GTA all the time, ive always gotten immersed in all of them.  R6V2 looks sick, i liked the first one, and if they made the improvements that theyve released, ill be really happy to play it, then when infinity ward offers the maps for free in 6 months i'll take a look again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 18, 2008, 04:01:50 PM
i'm bored with COD4 now, and i'm not going to pay money to get unbored with it.  i'll get a fresh game and play the shtein out of that.  Rainbow Six is the tits and the story mode was much better than COD4 was.  COD4 had better gameplay, but we'll see what R6V2 did to improve.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 18, 2008, 04:42:09 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 18, 2008, 03:40:34 PM
I'll play GTA all the time, ive always gotten immersed in all of them.  R6V2 looks sick, i liked the first one, and if they made the improvements that theyve released, ill be really happy to play it, then when infinity ward offers the maps for free in 6 months i'll take a look again.

COD2 and COD3 extra maps are still not free. never will be, so don't look forward to free maps for COD4 either. I like GTA also, it just gets old after awhile, but it is still fun to pick up after a few months and get back into it. i haven't touched rainbox 6 in months since halo 3 and COD4 came out. i think im going to trade in halo 3 and rainbow 6 vegas for GTA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: DWill18 on March 18, 2008, 07:00:35 PM
I expect Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to blow away all the other games just like CoD4 did
Rainbow Vegas was tons of fun online, and for someone who doesn't normally play the single player, I enjoyed it and played it whenever Comcast decided they didn't want me to have internet service

Vegas 2 is supposed to have a whole lot of improvements over 1, and it sounds like they jacked all the guns from CoD4, so I don't see this being a bad game
I'm trading CoD4 in and picking up Vegas 2 as early as I possibly can
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 20, 2008, 07:56:18 AM
So i picked up Vegas 2.  Not impressed with online play.  Seriously, its just slow and not good graphically at this point.  I think they rushed it to the shelves because it needs a lot of work.  Obviously im still a huge fan of the duck and cover system but even that needs tweaking online.  Graphics online have taken a step backwards and really do not pop other than maps from the last R6Vegas so that really tells me they effed up. 

Spawn camping is back, COD did a good job changing that up, and its mostly the same spawn every time on Vegas.  Dwill could probably throw a few in here.  I think it has a ton of potential, but im pissed i spent money on this and basically have to wait another month or 2 just for them to improve it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on March 20, 2008, 08:02:49 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 20, 2008, 07:56:18 AM
So i picked up Vegas 2.  Not impressed with online play.  Seriously, its just slow and not good graphically at this point.  I think they rushed it to the shelves because it needs a lot of work.  Obviously im still a huge fan of the duck and cover system but even that needs tweaking online.  Graphics online have taken a step backwards and really do not pop other than maps from the last R6Vegas so that really tells me they effed up. 

Whats the campaign like?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 20, 2008, 08:11:13 AM
i didnt try it yet, my buddy said its very good, but the online experience needs work
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: DWill18 on March 20, 2008, 08:55:36 AM
I think being a "fanboy", my opinion is skewed, but here's my review [I have NOT played the single player, but heard good things]:

much slower than CoD4, but I view that as a good thing, as thats how the game is meant to be played...
the spawn camping seems to be a little of both ways, don't like it cause you can do it, but then again, you have 5 seconds of untouchable time, where you can't be shot and easily dispatch anyone in your spawn...

I got ridiculed for saying this, but the graphics look like Halo-styled real life? idk, they're weird to say the least... theres some really dark levels too, just change the game brightness...

Customizable characters is totally sweet, higher level = more clothes/camo color
Level up system seems pretty fun, certain points for certain kills that'll unlock different guns; my only problem is it seems the Riot Shield is going to be impossible to get... that was my favorite part of Vegas 1

Classic Rainbow setup, the Ranked Match is worthless, as you can only stay in 1 room for one game, so Player Match is where its at, you just need friends

overall, I give it an 8/10
its definitely got a learning curve, which if you master the controls, realize you're not playing CoD4 anymore, you should start to really enjoy it more
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 20, 2008, 11:05:55 AM
NO GAME COMPARES TO COD4!

For real though, the two are totally diff. 1st person shooters. VEGAS is a tactical shooter, where your more or less have to solve an assault puzzel and have to focus on stealth more. i never got into the multi player in the 1st one, i couldn't hang at all. The whole sprint, duck and cover aspect added to the new game was def. needed.

COD4 is more of an arcade style 1st person, def. not as challenging as VEGAS games, but challenging in a diff. more fast paced way. Online play is almost perfect and fast paced. If they had custom match set-ups that weren't private matches, then it would be perfect. I tried playing th other night and just got sick of it though myself. ive been playing the hell out of it since it came out in november. the new maps though look great, so it'll help keep my interest up prob for another month or two.

reading more about GTA lately and it sounds awesome. i'm prob going to buy it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 20, 2008, 09:03:10 PM
Mussa, do you like Call of Duty 4? Just wondering
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 21, 2008, 10:00:08 AM
ive actually not played it in a few days. new record. ive been playing skate
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 26, 2008, 03:08:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGImQW-Itaw&NR=1

New COD Maps ready April 3rd  10 bucks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 27, 2008, 10:42:22 AM
how do you know for sure its the 3rd? link?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 27, 2008, 10:55:40 AM
saw it on avsforums, thats where the video is from.  Im not saying 100%, but if it is, i will be getting the maps now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 27, 2008, 10:56:01 AM
plus i want my barett back
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 27, 2008, 10:59:54 AM
yea the new maps are going to help. broadcast looks to me like the best out of the 4. i still haven't played in like 2 weeks. pretty excited to play them :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 27, 2008, 07:16:10 PM
can one of you tell me what the best website for user reviews is?  like from real people not critics?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 27, 2008, 08:33:45 PM
I dunno about the best site.  I'm sure there are heads who have dedicated more time to finding the real shtein, but I read gamespot and haven't been led astray.

The site itself is a bit annoying but I'm on a video game website, you know?  I can't really expect to avoid the stupid graphics and initial ad.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on March 27, 2008, 08:43:18 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 22, 2008, 10:40:15 PM
Gears of War 2 will be out in November

Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyy7okKow6w)


farging awesome. I can't wait for more trailers that give you a better idea of what the game'll look like and where the story line's going to go.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 28, 2008, 09:58:42 AM
yup its official the COD4 maps will be released next thursday April 3rd

also x-box sent out a email with newest trailer for GTA 4 Liberty City, the game looks so good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 28, 2008, 04:47:36 PM
can one of you tell me what the best website for user reviews is?  like from real people not critics?


Matty--hit up gamefly.com. Renters and buyers--tell ya if its even worth it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 28, 2008, 05:11:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzWb1Q7B9Vk  Rainbow 6 XP glitch
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 04, 2008, 02:28:15 PM
new maps are out for COD4. played creek, china town and broadcast multiple times. all are pretty sick. have yet to play killhouse
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 04, 2008, 02:30:21 PM
supposedly Killhouse hasnt been uploaded yet?  And none of the maps are avail for Team Deathmatch Hardcore
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 04, 2008, 02:31:24 PM
thats retarded what is the farging holdup
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 08, 2008, 08:13:21 PM
http://www.faniq.com/blog/Video-Major-League-Eating-The-Game-Should-Do-Well-With-The-Obese-Fat-Guy-Demographic-Blog-7957 (http://www.faniq.com/blog/Video-Major-League-Eating-The-Game-Should-Do-Well-With-The-Obese-Fat-Guy-Demographic-Blog-7957)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 10, 2008, 09:30:50 AM
http://kotaku.com/376220/hands-on-with-gta-multiplayer-city-of-chaos

i was already pretty sure about buying GTA just for the game and not knowing anything about the muliplayer games. after reading this i'm definetly sold.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 10, 2008, 09:49:28 AM
could you post the article, its blocked here at work
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 10, 2008, 09:59:03 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 10, 2008, 09:49:28 AM
could you post the article, its blocked here at work

Shorter version:

QuoteGrand Theft Auto IV Multiplayer Fact Sheet

Supports up to 16 players in all adversarial modes except co-op, which is a maximum of 4

Players are ranked from 0-10, picking up money in multiplayer increases rank

Options in each mode are dictated by the host - among the options they can change are location of the matches (can be entire city, one borough at a time, or even small sections within the borough), types of weapons available, time of day, weather,

use of auto-aim, police presence, NPC presence, and tons more.

GTA Race sees the host choosing the class of automobile, each player can choose a car within that class. Races can include helicopter and boat races as well.

Multiplayer Modes:
Team Deathmatch
Classic deathmatch done Grand Theft Auto style. Go anywhere, do anything: the whole city is yours. 16 players max, teams can be made in any configuration. Weapons on the ground can be configured by the host. Capitalism rules here: the team with the most money in the end is the winner.

GTA Race
Rockstar North's twist on the concept of a race. Host selects vehicle type (each racer selects his or her specific vehicle after that), race, number of laps, and time limit. Despite ordered checkpoints, players can go anywhere in the city at any time. Do you want a straightforward race from start to finish or do you want to create a roadblock and shoot rockets at your fellow racers? The choice is yours - each player does it slightly differently. 16 players max.

Cops N Crooks
2 teams, 2 vastly different goals. The cops can see the crooks on their radar but the the crooks can only see the escape point making this the ultimate cat and mouse situation. For the first time, players can get a chance to be on the other side of the law in a Grand Theft Auto with Cops n' Crooks. A team of "crooks" need to get their boss to safety, as the team of "cops" pulls out every trick in the book to try and stop this from happening. Again, 16 players max.

Hangman's NOOSE
Co-op in Grand theft Auto IV is a 4 person affair. Each mode is a short, story-based mission you must complete with your friends. In Hangman's NOOSE you must get crime boss to an extraction point alive. First, several of Liberty City's finest need to be dealt with and then transport must be secured. Will you take Kenny to safety in an armored car? How about a motorcycle or attack chopper? The choice is all yours.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 10, 2008, 10:03:25 AM
Longer version:

Quote

QuoteAfter spending a morning at Rockstar late last month, playing around with Grand Theft Auto IV's single player campaign, the guys walked me to the room next door to check out Grand Theft Auto's first real take on multiplayer.

Over the course of several hours I had a chance to check out five multiplayer modes, including a short co-op campaign, out of what is rumored to be the game's more than dozen multiplayer modes.

I was happy to find that Grand Theft Auto has most definitely not jumped the shark.

I was initially disappointed when I discovered that my expectations, no matter how unreasonable, that GTA IV would let you play through the entire campaign with a friend weren't to be met. But that was short lived.

The sheer level of customization in the game, the wild variety of play, and the unsurpassed size of the maps made the lack of a full co-op campaign seem like an afterthought.

To start playing a multiplayer game you bring up Niko's cell phone in the single player campaign and, using the in-phone menu, select multiplayer. So you can drop into one of these sessions whenever you want.

While you can't play as Nikko, the campaign's main character, you can customize your own character, creating someone by choosing male or female and then selecting among four different heads, four torsos, four legs and several types of glasses and hats.

All but one of the multiplayer modes supports up to 16 players. (The co-op missions only support up to four.) The host has an amazing array of options that they can control. While setting up a game, the host can choose to modify the routine, like re-spawn times, weapon selections and friendly fire, or the unusual, like the time of day, the weather, how heavy the traffic is or how many people are on the street. You can even control police presence in your matches.

While the game allows you to select parts of the map to play in, choosing specific boroughs, smaller neighborhoods, or areas like the airport, it doesn't prevent players from roaming the entire city during any given match. Instead the respawns and weapon drops only occur in those areas.

While the high level of customization adds a lot to the experience, I was just as wowed by some of the little things built into multiplayer, like the ability for players waiting in a lobby to turn on their radio and listen to GTA's soundtrack.

Deathmatch
My first experience with GTA 4 multiplayer was deathmatch and team deathmatch.

Instead of winning with kill counts, both of these modes look at your cash total to see who won the match. Cash is earned by killing members of the other team and you can get extra cash by darting out to collect the money they drop when they die.

The controls were solid, as I've mentioned before, but what made this deathmatch feel so different was that it felt like it was taking place in a living, breathing world. People were walking around, there were cars to be stolen. You can actually load up a car with your entire team and try to drive-by the other team mates. You could even, if you felt like it, take off to parts unknown, areas on the map nowhere near where the action was taking place.

Deathmatch was fun, and the added twist of an open world and a huge map, definitely upped the value, but it was still deathmatch.

Cops N Crooks
The next mode we played was Cops N Crooks, a variation on your typical deathmatch mode where you have to find and take out the bad guys.

The team playing as cops can see the crooks on their radar, but the the crooks can only see the escape point on the map and don't know where the cops are until it's almost too late. The mode has two derivations: In All for One you need to kill the boss, played by one of the crooks. In One for All everyone has just one life and once the crooks are dead the cops win.

There were some really nice touches to the game that made this stand out from some of the other modes I've played in shooters. For instance as the bad guys, you can give each other waypoints on the live map, allowing one player to drive and another to navigate.

We also played matches were the bad guys split up into two groups, doubling the chance for the boss to get away because we weren't sure which group he was with.

Lots of fun, plenty of potential, especially when you factor in that this all still takes place in GTA's open world.

GTA Race
This was the mode I least wanted to play, but came in as one of my favorites to mess around with. Imagine Mario Kart in a real world, with real cars. Now add machine guns, pistols, rocket launchers, Molotov cocktails, in fact every weapons in GTA. Now, let people get out of their cars and do whatever they want to win, or prevent other people from winning. Wow, just wow.

This mode lets the host choose vehicle types before a race, the race course, time limit and number of laps. Sure the game has checkpoints, and you need to hit them, or most of them, to complete a lap, but being the fastest doesn't get close to guaranteeing a win.

In our introduction to the mode, myself and Newsweek's N'gai Croal were burning around the course, which I believe took place near GTA's Central Park, when we came to a stone archway we absolutely had to go through to complete the lap. Problem was, there were cars, lots of cars blocking our way. By the time I had assessed the situation, one of the other players ran up to me and killed me at the wheel.

The race quickly devolved into a deathmatch until we realized that Croal had nosed his car through the wreckage and was burning through the laps. In another race, this one taking place at an airport complete with moving planes, I didn't bother trying to speed through the course and instead clamored on top of an airport gangway with a rocket launcher and just waited. When people came by I blew up their cars. Meanwhile Rockstar's Jeronimo Barrera was taking great pleasure trying to mow down Croal in what looked like a golf cart.

From what I played of it, GTA Race could easily be a standalone game, something that would occupy a gamer's attention for months.

Hangman's NOOSE

The final mode we played was probably the most impressive. Hangman's NOOSE is Rockstar's answer to a story-driven campaign mode. Instead of allowing players to complete chunks of the single player campaign with a friend, the developers decided to create side missions, featuring ancillary characters, that can be played as a group with a total of four people.

Rockstar declined to say how many of these co-op missions the game will ship with, but I'd think it would come with more than the one and I'd bet that the 360 DLC will be all about this mode.

The mission we played was Hangman's NOOSE. In it you're asked to rescue a crime boss from an army of police who are picking him up on the runway of the airport. The missions started out on the runway and as we shot it out with cops, two more armored SWAT trucks drove up, unloading more and more cops.

The first play through was pretty succinct, we grabbed the armored truck, got the boss in it and tore across the city to our extraction point while the city's entire police force mobilized to stop us.

The second play through didn't go nearly as well.

A Rockstar developer took the wheel of the armored car again, and another rode shotgun. Croal hopped into the back to shoot at pursuing cops. I opted to swipe a helicopter that was on the runway and followed the wagon as it entered the interstate, trying to gun down the stream of cop cars in pursuit.

Then it happened: Croal was shot. The hit didn't kill him, but it did knock him from the truck which continued to speed toward the drop off point. Soon Croal was surrounded by cops on the middle of an interstate. I turned my chopper around and told Croal I was coming for him. Landing the copter in a nearby clearing, I got out to try and find Croal, but he had snatched a car and was already out of the police infested area.

I ran back to my copter only to find its rotors had been snapped off during my crap landing next to a copse of trees. The whole thing ended with me being gunned down by a phalanx of cops as I ran down the interstate toward the distant extraction point, and the whole team losing.

The missions was actually very straight forward, lacking almost completely in narrative and pretty short, but that works in GTA IV. It works because the game, especially in the multiplayer modes, seems to be providing you a way to create your own experiences.

I could replay Hangman's NOOSE a dozen times and not get tired of it, mostly because each time through created a different experience. It's so open ended that they story you play, as with single player, often seems like your own.

I've certainly not played enough of Grand Theft Auto IV to being able to say whether the game will live up to mounting expectations, but I can certainly say that Rockstar hasn't been caught resting. This game, and it's unusual and varied take on multiplayer gaming isn't packed with obvious innovations, but it still manages to innovate where it counts most: In storytelling.
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Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2008, 12:44:13 AM
so anyone getting GTA4 tomorrow? ill be picking it up, really anxious to try out the multiplayer. goodbye life
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 29, 2008, 01:08:42 AM
I picked it up 30 min ago. Going to fire it up after the Lakerz Nuggetz gamez.

I'll post impressionz afterz.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 29, 2008, 06:56:35 AM
the sad thing was i was awake at midnight, and really thought about going to the gamestop to pick it up. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2008, 09:08:45 AM
i prob would of myself, but i reserved it at a place where there not opening til 10am today. i'll be there at 10am. HA

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gta4&search_type=
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 29, 2008, 04:11:46 PM
I have to admit: I think the GTA series is overrated. I thought GTA3 was great, but then the series started to get repetitive. With that said, GTA4 is amazing. Other than Oblivion, I've never experienced a more life-like world. The detail on a world so big is outstanding. The AI and little tendencies of the drivers and commoners is highly upgraded. The story and theme is far superior to any of the series prior.

Plus there are tons of mini-games and things added that just take it to a whole new level. This is one great game. No reason for anyone not to pick it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 29, 2008, 04:46:52 PM
picked it up 20 minutes ago...hope to play it tonight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 29, 2008, 05:21:47 PM
Quote from: King Cole on April 29, 2008, 04:11:46 PM
I have to admit: I think the GTA series is overrated. I thought GTA3 was great, but then the series started to get repetitive. With that said, GTA4 is amazing.

how many came between 3 and 4?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Father Demon on April 29, 2008, 06:00:40 PM
GTA III
GTA: Vice City
GTA: San Andreas
GTA: Liberty City Stories
GTA: Vice City Stories
GTA IV

Personally, I quit after Vice City.  Not sure why, but I didn't care for that game at all.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 29, 2008, 06:19:46 PM
Until I can hear the announcer yell "Gouranga!" again, I'll skip the GTA games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 29, 2008, 06:52:11 PM
doesn't wing feel silly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 29, 2008, 06:55:19 PM
he's ShellShocked

Game is great so far
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on April 29, 2008, 09:43:27 PM
is the game for ps3? cause thats what im getting when i graduate...next year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on April 29, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Quote from: SunMo on April 29, 2008, 06:52:11 PM
doesn't wing feel silly

As you can see, I don't play video games all that often.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on April 30, 2008, 12:33:26 AM
Quote from: MDS on April 29, 2008, 09:43:27 PM
is the game for ps3? cause thats what im getting when i graduate...next year.

Yes. In fact I read the PS3 version has better frame rate. I got the 360 version so I can't confirm or deny this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 30, 2008, 07:00:31 AM
Quote from: King Cole on April 30, 2008, 12:33:26 AM
Quote from: MDS on April 29, 2008, 09:43:27 PM
is the game for ps3? cause thats what im getting when i graduate...next year.

Yes. In fact I read the PS3 version has better frame rate. I got the 360 version so I can't confirm or deny this.
all i know is i just read that the ps3 version only is in 630p and xbox is in 720p.  Framerates, i dont think ps3 has been able to achieve 60fps yet, in any games that are available on both models. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 30, 2008, 08:52:23 AM
I know Madden has been 60 fps on the 360, and only 30 on the PS3-- but they're changing to 60 for both this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 30, 2008, 11:48:22 AM
Well I played GTA4 the good bit of yesterday and into the night. I have to say that the graphics are killer, the new animations for player movements are great and look very real. Other than that, I can't really point out anything that is that much diff than past games. In fact apparently I read there are not as many weapons as there were in the past games. I don't think your driving skill gets any better and its hard as shtein to drive. Moving Niko is no real improvement from the past, other than now he can climb up some walls and ladders. Even when he sprints, its way slower than GTA3. Otherwise its gets annoying with the camera, same with driving. I find myself using the right analog so i can see where the hell i am driving. The camera system still needs work, constantly adjusting to I can see things. The cover system is hard to use so far IMO...I think once I learn the controls better this is going to be a nice new addition and also will make the game harder to force you to cover rather than run and gun.

This all being said, the game is still what it is, AWESOME. How many games can you get a blowdge from a hooker, then kill her and get your money back? I was watching my roomate play and he got a blowdge, then ran over the hooker. She didn't die from his half ass attempt to run her over, she got up and tried to get back in the car....he drove off...but she was hanging onto the door handle, dragging,  a good 20 feet and then she finally let go....he got out of the car and shot her in the leg, she went down holding her leg! then he walked up to her and finished her off with a headshot. classic. the new animation movements are great...if you shoot someone in a certain area, they will grab that part, or limp away...if you hit someone with your car, depending on the angle they will go flying in a real life looking action. i jumped off a roof and landed on my nuts on a spiked fence...i died and he was grabbing his crouch. ha

the multiplayer is what makes this game though. i think there are 12 diff modes...it was slightly glitchy...not bad though for 1st day of release. team deathmatch, race and cops and crooks are my fav so far. played a game of cops and crooks and my team was the crooks. we took off for the checkpoint...cops not even close to us(cops being other players online) we get to a helicopter pad...we all were supposed to get in the chopper, but the first dick who got there took off without us...meanwhile the cops showed up and gunned us all down. point is, one player is the boss and you have to get him to safety before the cops kill him. its fun, and you never know whats going to happen, it always ends differently.

overall i would have to give it a 9/10, mostly because the multiplayer is a much needed new addition and will make the game always playable even if your sick of 1st player. some nice new additions to gameplay, but the single player mode is nothing really new and does get old. that being said its still the highly addicting game its always been, i like it alot so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on May 02, 2008, 10:31:41 AM
I just played gta4 mutilplayer for the first time last night. I'm getting a lap dance and see an invitation to online, check my cell phone and hop in the game... lol. Online is all mussa said though, awesome game. Its the only game were I'm laughing at the way I got killed.  Offline  I haven't done much but run from cops and watch tv. The writing for some of those shows isn't half bad.

New 360 Madden 09 trailer http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33493.html (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33493.html)

Looks like the same old game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 02, 2008, 10:38:06 AM
im done with madden
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 02, 2008, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: chuck_chillout on May 02, 2008, 10:31:41 AM
I just played gta4 mutilplayer for the first time last night. I'm getting a lap dance and see an invitation to online, check my cell phone and hop in the game... lol. Online is all mussa said though, awesome game. Its the only game were I'm laughing at the way I got killed.  Offline  I haven't done much but run from cops and watch tv. The writing for some of those shows isn't half bad.

New 360 Madden 09 trailer http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33493.html (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33493.html)

Looks like the same old game. 

It's hard to tell.  I'd be happy if they streamlined the gameplay to be more like it was on the PS2, fixed the player progression in the franchise mode, and killed the LB superman ints.  And I can't see that from the video.  Keeping the fingers crossed, though.  I used to play the crap out of the PS2 version.  I still play on the 360, but it annoys me as often as not when I do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 03, 2008, 02:21:53 PM
After owning an Xbox for 6 years I finally got Live yesterday. Username is sdeagle5

I played COD4 for a half hour this morning and am already a Lance Corporal. Go me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 04, 2008, 06:56:44 PM
me and sme friends were playing gta4 te other night....we took turns taking the helicopter up as high as it would go and then jumping out and trying to land in a fountain...the landings were pretty funny. i finally nailed it...died instantly
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 04, 2008, 11:04:50 PM
the strip club dances are ridiculous, if you get two in a row, you get the private dance for 250... funny as hell, i followed that expensive trip to the club with two hookers, and gave them a shotty to the face. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 08:24:37 AM
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9934275-1.html?tag=cnetfd.mt

360 rumors again about getting Blueray
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 05, 2008, 10:56:25 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on May 02, 2008, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: chuck_chillout on May 02, 2008, 10:31:41 AM
I just played gta4 mutilplayer for the first time last night. I'm getting a lap dance and see an invitation to online, check my cell phone and hop in the game... lol. Online is all mussa said though, awesome game. Its the only game were I'm laughing at the way I got killed.  Offline  I haven't done much but run from cops and watch tv. The writing for some of those shows isn't half bad.

New 360 Madden 09 trailer http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33493.html (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33493.html)

Looks like the same old game. 

It's hard to tell.  I'd be happy if they streamlined the gameplay to be more like it was on the PS2, fixed the player progression in the franchise mode, and killed the LB superman ints.  And I can't see that from the video.  Keeping the fingers crossed, though.  I used to play the crap out of the PS2 version.  I still play on the 360, but it annoys me as often as not when I do.

They ruined Madden at EA. The next gen leap just doesn't feel right. i don't know how many parts they took out and parts where it just got worse.

player progression is one. not being able to set-up players in the diff. formations is another. i used to love how easy it was to get draft classes and then load them on the PS2...now Microsoft basically bans that...making your progression in franchise worthless with fake players...
the movements in the last ps2 version were almost perfect. no more running past people trying to tackle them, realistic lines to the ball carrier. easy to use hit sticks and juke moves. all the went to shtein with the next gen...all new movement, sometime difficult hit stick...its really easy to totally whiff on a tackle...or run past a player...just really frustrating stuff. int's and fumbles happen waaaay too much...you basically have to tweak the INT;s to 0 in sliders...fumbles happen even if your player is very prone to fumbling. the old computer 4th quarter play seems to be even more ridiculous...impossible to stop no matter who at times. while the added difficulty is nice sometimes and makes it somewhat realistic...it really takes the fun out of the game.

i used to play the ps2 version for hours and days...this version i might of played 30 games...never got through one franchise...this is the first year i might skip madden. i am really just fed up with all the hype and promises EA blows up your ass. it just goes to show EA is a business and all they care about is making more money by putting out slightly diff versions every year, with some new features that don't mean shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 11:01:00 AM
last year i loved madded at first, then slowly began noticing how farged up it was. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 05, 2008, 11:01:29 AM
NCAA is still great though
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 11:04:47 AM
Quote from: SunMo on May 05, 2008, 11:01:29 AM
NCAA is still great though
yep, it amazes me how EA makes the gameplay so good in one game, and the other is trash.  Im just waiting for them to farg up NCAA now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 05, 2008, 09:05:06 PM
NFL2k5 is still great

I been enjoying an RPG/Puzzle game called Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.  It marries a Tetris/Snood puzzle gameplay with the normal RPG elements of increasing skills, weapons, spells, etc.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 09:43:40 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on May 05, 2008, 09:05:06 PM
NFL2k5 is still great

I been enjoying an RPG/Puzzle game called Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.  It marries a Tetris/Snood puzzle gameplay with the normal RPG elements of increasing skills, weapons, spells, etc.   
are you still playing on regular xbox dio?  if so i have games i can throw your way
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 05, 2008, 09:44:24 PM
PS2, purchased brand new a year ago

xbox died awhile back
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 09:45:56 PM
shtein, oh well... i have some old Grand Theft autos if you want those, for ps2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 05, 2008, 09:54:46 PM
no thanks

if you wanna send me $1,500 to upgrade my shtein to an HD television and a current gen console, I'll take it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 10:08:24 PM
Dubya is only giving me 1200 sorry
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 06, 2008, 09:56:26 AM
I played GTA last night for prob an hour at the party play meeting screen. you invite a friend and they have all the weapons there, helicopters, fast bikes, cars...we just went back and forth killing each other. no cops, so you can go through the entire city blowing away anyone and everything. so fun
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 06, 2008, 02:28:25 PM
Top 10 ways to be an icehole on COD4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRi6shV_UiE&feature=related)

next time we are playing Sun, im going to do the suicide bomber one and scream
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 06, 2008, 02:52:33 PM
that was pretty good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 06, 2008, 02:58:14 PM
the people sounded like they were talking thru soda cans though
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 07, 2008, 01:37:25 PM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uTg9mbHjkdk


Brucie
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: methdeez on May 07, 2008, 05:06:15 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 05, 2008, 09:43:40 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on May 05, 2008, 09:05:06 PM
NFL2k5 is still great

I been enjoying an RPG/Puzzle game called Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.  It marries a Tetris/Snood puzzle gameplay with the normal RPG elements of increasing skills, weapons, spells, etc.   
are you still playing on regular xbox dio?  if so i have games i can throw your way
I am still playing on an old xbox.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 07, 2008, 09:16:30 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 06, 2008, 02:28:25 PM
Top 10 ways to be an icehole on COD4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRi6shV_UiE&feature=related)

next time we are playing Sun, im going to do the suicide bomber one and scream

funny shtein. nice find
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2008, 02:31:31 AM
For whoever has GTA4, if you haven't done the Packie missions, then do em ASAP. He has the single best mission in GTA history. If you've seen the movie Heat, you'll appreciate it even more.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on May 09, 2008, 05:14:50 AM
Quote from: King Cole on May 09, 2008, 02:31:31 AM
For whoever has GTA4, if you haven't done the Packie missions, then do em ASAP. He has the single best mission in GTA history. If you've seen the movie Heat, you'll appreciate it even more.  :yay

don ho jr. will appreciate the tip.  between NHL08 and GTA4 little terd is hooked.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 09, 2008, 09:25:56 AM
i can't get past the Packie mission where you steal the money from the mafia and have to escape with the boat.  i can't get out of the building.  do the guys keep on coming unless you make a run for it or do you have to stay and clean them out?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2008, 09:37:24 AM
Quote from: Don Ho on May 09, 2008, 05:14:50 AM
Quote from: King Cole on May 09, 2008, 02:31:31 AM
For whoever has GTA4, if you haven't done the Packie missions, then do em ASAP. He has the single best mission in GTA history. If you've seen the movie Heat, you'll appreciate it even more.  :yay

don ho jr. will appreciate the tip.  between NHL08 and GTA4 little terd is hooked.

you got your kid GTA4?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 09, 2008, 01:16:16 PM
still pissed that your mom won't let you have it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 09, 2008, 04:55:42 PM
Quote from: SunMo on May 09, 2008, 09:25:56 AM
i can't get past the Packie mission where you steal the money from the mafia and have to escape with the boat.  i can't get out of the building.  do the guys keep on coming unless you make a run for it or do you have to stay and clean them out?

I don't remember there being a lot of them, but I remember killing most of em, then running out the back with Packie and getting on the boat. Buy body armor at the weapon shops if you keep dying. It helps.

The mission I'm talking about is coming up soon. 1 or 2 after that I believe. You'll love it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2008, 08:21:49 PM
damn you guys are far. i just shot up the strip club in bohan...then took some dead bodies to a "dr" for elizabeth...thats where im at.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 09, 2008, 08:29:32 PM
Don Ho Jr. has already beat the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2008, 08:39:15 PM
we'll hear reports on the news tonight about a young hawaiian youth on a rampage on the island
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 11, 2008, 10:48:20 PM
Gears of War 2 gameplay footage (http://kotaku.com/5008514/first-gears-of-war-2-gameplay-footage) wow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 12, 2008, 10:45:59 AM
i was never a huge fan of GOW1, but that trailer looks really good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 12, 2008, 11:47:59 AM
Quote from: mussa on May 12, 2008, 10:45:59 AM
i was never a huge fan of GOW1, but that trailer looks really good
same here.  But i dont think i'll be buying it right away, probably a rental to see if i like it.  R6V2 ruined me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 12, 2008, 03:28:39 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 12, 2008, 11:47:59 AM
Quote from: mussa on May 12, 2008, 10:45:59 AM
i was never a huge fan of GOW1, but that trailer looks really good
same here.  But i dont think i'll be buying it right away, probably a rental to see if i like it.  R6V2 ruined me

me too, if i don't read solid reviews and see some nice videos, then i usually rent. the only games i have ever bought opening day have been madden 08, halo 3, call of duty 4 and gta4. only one was somewhat of a disappointment, madden 08
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 14, 2008, 01:49:25 PM
New Star Wars game for the 360.  Graphics look pretty sweet.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/19874/x-play-exclusive-star-wars-the-force-unleashed-for-the-360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on June 02, 2008, 10:25:06 PM
(http://graphjam.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/funny-graphs-video-games-sy.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 02, 2008, 11:06:16 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 03, 2008, 09:37:24 AM
i just got a wii, it's somewhat fun
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 03, 2008, 09:48:19 AM
Quote from: SunMo on June 03, 2008, 09:37:24 AM
i just got a wii, it's somewhat fun
did you get WiiFit  I played Mario Kart this weekend, i liked it, but for some reason still like the old one more
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 03, 2008, 09:55:08 AM
no, i didn't get WiiFit, i only have the WiiSports disc that comes with the console so far. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 05, 2008, 09:47:11 AM
Hey.  I was thinking about picking up Bioshock.  Anyone on here thinking about selling their copy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 06, 2008, 12:58:35 PM
badass game. im sure you can get it on the cheap at like gamestop
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 06, 2008, 01:04:51 PM
Just picked up Ninja Gaiden 2, it's pretty good so far. The camera angles are annoying though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on June 07, 2008, 05:38:32 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on May 09, 2008, 08:29:32 PM
Don Ho Jr. has already beat the game.

it's hilarious when some of his buddies come over and he breaks out GTA4 and they all go ape shtein becasue their parents won't get it for them.  no wonder they all love me. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 07, 2008, 08:50:34 AM
And no wonder their parents don't love you...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 07, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
I found Bioshock and Mass Effect on sale new for $30.  i might pick one up. Which one is better, and is it close?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 07, 2008, 11:34:48 AM
opinions differ on which is better, yes it is close

no I have not played either of them....I just read the reviews
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 07, 2008, 01:03:24 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 07, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
I found Bioshock and Mass Effect on sale new for $30.  i might pick one up. Which one is better, and is it close?

Bioshock has much better graphics, the story line is great and long, its a shooter, and is a lot of fun to play. After you're done you can go through it again as a bad/good guy. You'll easily log 25-30 hours worth of gaming time.

Mass Effect has average to below average graphics but is also a lot of fun to play. The main quest will only take 15-20 hours. There are a ton of side quests and I'd recommend doing them all. If you do all of the side quests you'll probably log 30-40 hours when all is said and done. Mass Effect also has a great story but is more of an RPG. It's sort of like KOTOR as far as gameplay, depending on which type of character you use will determine what weapons you'll have (guns, alien magic etc.) You can also go through it once on good and do it again on bad meaning it has great replay value.

Tough choice, I think Bioshock is slightly better but either one is a winner.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 07, 2008, 01:42:29 PM
Picked up Bioshock.  Was $29, which felt like a win.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 08, 2008, 01:04:04 AM
Made the right choice. My game of the year for 2007. Hell of a game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 09, 2008, 08:14:28 AM
On Bioshock:  Great game.  Took me awhile to get used to using the plasmids and weapons in concert, but I think the game was really thoughtfully produced.  Like the stylization, too. 

Any tips on killing the Big Daddies?  They take a ridiculous pounding to get down, unless I'm doing something wrong. 

Also, did you harvest or save the girls?  I saved the first one, then harvested the second to see the difference, but since then I've been saving them.  The gifts the scientist gives you for saving them seem pretty worthwhile.  Just wondering if doing one of the other affects the game later.

Anything I should be keeping in mind as I walk through the beginning?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 09, 2008, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 09, 2008, 08:14:28 AM
On Bioshock:  Great game.  Took me awhile to get used to using the plasmids and weapons in concert, but I think the game was really thoughtfully produced.  Like the stylization, too. 

Any tips on killing the Big Daddies?  They take a ridiculous pounding to get down, unless I'm doing something wrong. 

Also, did you harvest or save the girls?  I saved the first one, then harvested the second to see the difference, but since then I've been saving them.  The gifts the scientist gives you for saving them seem pretty worthwhile.  Just wondering if doing one of the other affects the game later.

Anything I should be keeping in mind as I walk through the beginning?

Big Daddies are a bitch, use metal piercing bullets/arrows which will help a bit. The rocket launcher gun thing and electric shotgun shells help too. The crossbow thingy will also cause some damage. I think the shocker plasmid works well with killing them and temporarily stunning them.
Harvesting the little sisters puts you on the bad path, I think if you harvest more than one you're bad. Both endings are available on youtube if you beat it but don't feel like going through the entire game again to see how it ends.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 09, 2008, 03:28:00 PM
Anyone play Lost Odyssey yet? I'm not a big RPG player, but I like them from time to time and apparently the guy who did this did Final Fantasy...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 09, 2008, 05:09:10 PM
I did. I thought it was just ok. Excellent graphics, but simplistic battle system, decent story although nothing special, and the dreaded random battles.

Worth giving a shot maybe, but if you don't really like RPGs, then you may not like the game.

I personally thought it was a worthy purchase, but I am a big fan of the genre, so you may be different.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 10, 2008, 12:56:04 AM
well i liked final fantasy...the original for nes...that was the shtein. i heard this game is like traditional RPG's, so im thinking i might dig it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 10, 2008, 02:57:04 AM
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/731/731773/vids_1.html

Some gameplay videos there for you to check out. If you think you'll like it, what the hell go for it. If you are worried about it, then you can always rent it first.

Pretty long game, so it will take you some time to finish. It is like a 40-50 hour game. If you ignore all the sidequests, then you might be able to finish it in around 35, not sure.

It is like the Final Fantasy titles though. The major difference IMO is the story isn't up to par with most Final Fantasy titles. It isn't bad, just not as good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 10, 2008, 08:05:29 AM
Quote from: King Cole on June 09, 2008, 05:09:10 PM
I am a big fan of the genre

That is completely unsurprising.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 10, 2008, 10:52:02 AM
I'm def. renting it to see if I like it.

Anyone try the Bad Company: Battlefield demo yet? I downloaded it and its pretty cool. Almost exact controls as COD4. Def not as good as COD4, but its a different game...larger levels...you can drive vehicles..helicopters tanks etc...I guess if you played the other Battlefields you know what its like.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 14, 2008, 02:01:00 AM
The Spore Creture Creator was leaked a few days early. I made a goatse creature.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 14, 2008, 06:35:03 AM
Is it cool?  (the Creature Creator, not your goatse..)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 14, 2008, 08:03:54 AM
Yes, yes it is. You're limited with the number of parts to add on, but there's still plenty to play with.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 14, 2008, 08:06:47 AM
Yay, glad to hear.  I'm interested in this game, curious to hear what people think of it, etc.

Limited as in, you have fewer options with the leak than you will with the full version?  Or limited as in, that's just the way it is?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 14, 2008, 08:08:46 AM
Limited as in there's only five sets of eyes, mouths, etc. to chose from in this demo version. There's plenty of room for more of all that stuff. The limited number of hands doesn't seem to have stopped the Maxis folks from having a couple dozen creatures of their own for people to play with.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 14, 2008, 01:39:49 PM
Lost Odessey is pretty cool. Def. traditional RPG. Its freakin hard...I'm on the 2nd boss and I've attempted it at least 10 times...no go
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 14, 2008, 09:25:30 PM
Remind me who the boss is. I remember one being a little difficult early on. I might be able to give some specific tips.

The best thing is to train and learn as many techniques from accessories as possible though generally.

Also, after the first few bosses, the rest of the bosses in the game are cake. Except for a few optional bosses. One is really tough, but the storyline bosses are pretty damn easy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2008, 11:13:14 AM
(http://www.wmob.com/images/art/tonydanza.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 15, 2008, 01:06:23 PM
Quote from: King Cole on June 14, 2008, 09:25:30 PM
Remind me who the boss is. I remember one being a little difficult early on. I might be able to give some specific tips.

The best thing is to train and learn as many techniques from accessories as possible though generally.

Also, after the first few bosses, the rest of the bosses in the game are cake. Except for a few optional bosses. One is really tough, but the storyline bosses are pretty damn easy.

I'm at the Gate...There are little crabs up front and a big worm like boss....sucks the magic fromt he crabs then kicks your ass....I figured I have to kill the crabs so the worm can't get their magic...but they respawn...it never ends....I killed the big worm....then a new one pops out...fargin pain in the ass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 16, 2008, 12:43:39 AM
Make sure everyone uses the yellow band to learn anti-paralysis. Then make sure one of Kaim or Seth can use water attacks on the main boss. Use Jansen for prism so he can damage all the little bugs at once. Then finish them off with attacks. Before they respawn, damage the main boss with water spells and attacks.

Also try casting all-barracada before the main boss does his major attack.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 16, 2008, 01:52:19 PM
i thought since they were water creatures then water magic wouldn't do damage. I was using fire magic...earth and flame rings for Kaim and Seth. I have some training to do then. I dn't have barracada. thanks :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 16, 2008, 09:04:51 PM
Did you download the extra download content from Xbox Live? I'm not sure if it is free yet, but people who pre-ordered it got an extra item from Xbox Live. They said eventually it would be free for all players.

Anyway, it is an accessory that gives you weapon guard 2. It really helps in one particular battle you'll have later on. It saved my ass in that battle. It is good to have but takes 100 points to master.

Check out XBL and see if it is on there. It may help you also.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 18, 2008, 09:57:25 AM
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=app&AppId=5051

i got a chuckle from this vid preview...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 18, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Thought this was an interesting previw of Madden NFL 09:

http://consolesports.net/content/view/329/51/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 18, 2008, 10:46:55 AM
interesting yes. i like the idea of the madden test. thats pretty cool, but I wonder how well it adapts as you get better at the game? def inprovements were needed in movement. my biggest gripe with this was when lets say a pass was in mid air - i would hit the button to switch the nearest defender...but half the time it would go to a guy I wasn't expecting and by that time your reaction time is ruined and I'm either diving the wrong way or whiffing on a hit stick. so lame!

the other thing is interceptions on offense and defense. Also sacks on offense. I threw so many picks with McNabb...it wasn't even funny. Sacks...McNabb ate shtein at least 5-10 times a game! which isn't too far off from reality...but come on! i guess the passing game overall just wasn't what it was in games of the past and its an adjustment

the article didn't even mention anything on franchise mode. now this to me is my favorite part...a. progression...b. ability to switch diff players into and out of diff. defensive/offensive alignments. c. the draft and a more in depth scouting

without progression of players...its just really no fun...there was almost zero progression in last years version...train players before the game thing was lame and i was doing the same drills over and over again...they have to put back these old features...progression...customization of your offense/defense and special team alignments and a draft.

otherwise I'm passing
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 18, 2008, 11:06:02 AM
I'm going to pick it up and hope for the best...mostly because I still play it quite a bit with friends online, and I'm hoping for some improvements there (and I'm sick of this one).  I used to play the hell out of franchise on PS2, and you're right-- the 360 franchise mode is pretty bland, and I can't get into it.  If they even bring in some of the PS2 franchise feel, that'll be an improvement.

As a matter of fact, I picked up All Pro Football on the cheap to try to get a non-Madden football fix..and it really sucked in a great many ways.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 19, 2008, 09:06:24 PM
Finished Bioshock.  Really enjoyed it.  Saved the little sisters (well, all but the second one- but you could tell she was a little bitch and deserved it).  Even with the one harvest, I got the "good" ending...I'll probably play through it again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on June 20, 2008, 09:29:44 AM
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - I'm playing through this right now and this may be quite possibly the best game I've ever played in my life.  Kinda sucks that this is the final game in the MGS series, but damn... they're going out on top.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 20, 2008, 09:31:47 AM
I always liked the MGS series.  Not enough to pick up a ps3...but if it was on the 360, I'd get it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 20, 2008, 12:29:21 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 20, 2008, 09:31:47 AM
I always liked the MGS series.  Not enough to pick up a ps3...but if it was on the 360, I'd get it.

Never played any of the MGS games but I'd definitely buy it if it came out for the 360, its getting phenominal reviews from everyone. I think my little brother is getting for the PS3.

Quote from: Zanshin on June 19, 2008, 09:06:24 PM
Finished Bioshock.  Really enjoyed it.  Saved the little sisters (well, all but the second one- but you could tell she was a little bitch and deserved it).  Even with the one harvest, I got the "good" ending...I'll probably play through it again.

Great game, in my top 5 all time.

Some sad news, got my 360 in March of 2006 and have had zero problems, flip it on today to finish Ninja Gaiden 2 and got the RROD. Called and a coffin is on its way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 20, 2008, 12:39:41 PM
Sun had some real good turnaround last time his died, not like the bullshtein everyone went thru when Halo came out and it was taking forever
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 21, 2008, 08:00:57 PM
It's Free Team Fortress 2 weekend, so I decided I'd finally give it a shot. I hate going to public servers, and the included bots do nothing, so I haven't been able to do much beyond listen to all the voice commands and shoot at walls.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 24, 2008, 10:31:26 AM
I got an email saying the NCAA Football 2009 Demo is out, i havent checked XBL, but will later.  One thing im sure of is i'll be disappointed in the demo, it always sucks, then when the game is released, they fix a ton of glitches
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 24, 2008, 10:37:59 AM
i downloaded the demo and then got RRoD, yeah me

one of the things that was cool in my 2 minutes of playing was after i threw an interception, it lets you look at the snapshots and you have to pick out which defense the other team was in...if you pick right, your composure goes up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 24, 2008, 10:38:53 AM
Quote from: SunMo on June 24, 2008, 10:37:59 AM
i downloaded the demo and then got RRoD, yeah me

one of the things that was cool in my 2 minutes of playing was after i threw an interception, it lets you look at the snapshots and you have to pick out which defense the other team was in...if you pick right, your composure goes up
thats awesome.  Both that you are a douche and got RROD'd again, and the update. 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 24, 2008, 10:55:47 AM
wow...that PM i just sent you...ignore it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 24, 2008, 11:06:39 AM
Quote from: SunMo on June 24, 2008, 10:55:47 AM
wow...that PM i just sent you...ignore it
lol, i knew that was coming.  No more Buttsecks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 25, 2008, 02:38:38 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on June 20, 2008, 09:29:44 AM
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - I'm playing through this right now and this may be quite possibly the best game I've ever played in my life.  Kinda sucks that this is the final game in the MGS series, but damn... they're going out on top.

One of the best series of all-time. What act are you up to and have you played the other games? I'm asking for a reason. If you got to Act 4 you already know what I'm talking about then.  ;D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 25, 2008, 12:35:53 PM

Turn Your Xbox 360 into a Streaming Netflix Player (http://lifehacker.com/396881/turn-your-xbox-360-into-a-streaming-netflix-player)

http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/

Pretty awesome, but i'd bet within 12 months XBL has an agreement in place to just use the 360 itself
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 25, 2008, 04:31:56 PM
You have got to be kidding me...Call of Duty 5 is going back to WW2 days...why the farg would they do that! At least do a somewhat modern war...hell even Vietnam would of been better! At least the guns would of been better...damn them!

http://www.callofduty.com
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 25, 2008, 04:32:30 PM
it's a different company making it, it was inevitable that it was going to be a letdown
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on June 25, 2008, 04:39:09 PM
Both my kids saved their B-Day/holiday money and worked around the house to save up for their own Nintendo DS. They got them last night and I can't wait till they go to sleep at night so I can play with the thing.... I'm sad....


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 25, 2008, 06:20:54 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 25, 2008, 04:31:56 PM
You have got to be kidding me...Call of Duty 5 is going back to WW2 days...why the farg would they do that! At least do a somewhat modern war...hell even Vietnam would of been better! At least the guns would of been better...damn them!

http://www.callofduty.com
as sun said, they have Treytarch taking over this one, and Infinity Ward wont be back until the next one.  The good thing is they are going to use the same engine that Infinity Ward had in COD4, the real question is how much they make the MP like cod4 imo. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 25, 2008, 06:41:04 PM
as long as Infinity Ward makes another and keeps it modern...im all in
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 27, 2008, 09:11:34 AM
I really liked the NCAA Demo.  Graphics dont seem as Shiney as they were before.  Passing seems easier for some reason.  I really like the Bluff option when looking at your play.  I put in last years NCAA and nearly lost to Temple as PSU on Heisman level. 

Sun, looks like last years rosters dont work anymore because in one of the updates, EA changed some of the players(added people to the game) and i think that corrupts the files.  As far as rosters, it looks like Fairdale Kings are now going to charge for the rosters where before it was always free, either way i'm doing it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 27, 2008, 09:27:26 AM
i'll hook you up son
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 27, 2008, 10:09:45 AM
http://shop.fkrosters.com/main.sc

I'd bet your kids lives they get leaked all over the internet once they get produced.  farg them though, they were all about not making a profit for years other than if you wanted it on a memory card, now they are charging 9 bucks. 

Found this on a gaming site when i ripped FK

QuoteNo he's actually not. Some guy (forget his name) bought FK's domain name and didn't tell him that he planned to sell the rosters from there. FK is operating w/ a few others at a new site called www.freencaa09rosters.com

This year, BY NO MEANS SHOULD ANYONE PAY FOR ROSTERS, especially w/ the EA locker feature implemented you can get them from anyone who has them w/ out even being on their friend list.

PASS THE WORD!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 27, 2008, 02:20:18 PM
One other thing, apparently with the EA Locker feature this year, i can send the Roster to people via XBL?  We'll see if it works, but if it does, thats awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on June 30, 2008, 10:31:03 AM
Quote from: King Cole on June 25, 2008, 02:38:38 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on June 20, 2008, 09:29:44 AM
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - I'm playing through this right now and this may be quite possibly the best game I've ever played in my life.  Kinda sucks that this is the final game in the MGS series, but damn... they're going out on top.

One of the best series of all-time. What act are you up to and have you played the other games? I'm asking for a reason. If you got to Act 4 you already know what I'm talking about then.  ;D

I've played every part of every MGS game ever made... other than the Acid series on the PSP.  I finished MGS4 last week so I've seen the whole thing.  Which scene are you talking about?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on July 01, 2008, 09:36:54 AM
Ahh... you're talking about the return to Shadow Moses, huh?  That was pretty hilarious.  It threw me off at first because I was walking around, waiting for the game to snap back to normal or something.  Jesus... that was a different game then on the PS.

How far are you in the game?  Have you fought Screaming Mantis yet?  There's actually a few funny parts there as well.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 04, 2008, 10:03:38 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on July 01, 2008, 09:36:54 AM
Ahh... you're talking about the return to Shadow Moses, huh?  That was pretty hilarious.  It threw me off at first because I was walking around, waiting for the game to snap back to normal or something.  Jesus... that was a different game then on the PS.

How far are you in the game?  Have you fought Screaming Mantis yet?  There's actually a few funny parts there as well.

Yea, the whole return, not just the flashback. They played the original music from MGS and just going back to Shadow Moses was awesome. A lot of nostalgia there.

I beat the game a couple weeks ago. it was a lot of fun. Screaming Mantis was funny. I also liked the part in Shadow Moses when Otacon tells you to change discs, like back in MGS.

Overall it was a great game. Did you finish it yet? The whole ending sequence was really good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on July 07, 2008, 08:54:17 AM
Quote from: King Cole on July 04, 2008, 10:03:38 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on July 01, 2008, 09:36:54 AM
Ahh... you're talking about the return to Shadow Moses, huh?  That was pretty hilarious.  It threw me off at first because I was walking around, waiting for the game to snap back to normal or something.  Jesus... that was a different game then on the PS.

How far are you in the game?  Have you fought Screaming Mantis yet?  There's actually a few funny parts there as well.

Yea, the whole return, not just the flashback. They played the original music from MGS and just going back to Shadow Moses was awesome. A lot of nostalgia there.

I beat the game a couple weeks ago. it was a lot of fun. Screaming Mantis was funny. I also liked the part in Shadow Moses when Otacon tells you to change discs, like back in MGS.

Overall it was a great game. Did you finish it yet? The whole ending sequence was really good.

Yeah, I finished it... playing through it again now, trying for the Big Boss emblem... and funny enough, I'm about to go through Shadow Moses again.  It definitely was great to go back through there again... really nostalgic.  I love how they recreated it in MSG4 exactly how it was in MSG1... but it really did feel like a long forgotten base.  Like a ghost town.  Speaking of Mantis... did you try to switch controllers again?  Funny how they tell you that doesn't work this time around.

The ending was great... it built a ton of tension leading up to the climax and I got chills fighting Liquid on top of Outer Haven.  I love how they took you through the entire series in one epic fight.  They literally beat the shtein out of each other.

I found out about all kinds of easter eggs and hidden jewels in this thing... like corpse face and body camo which makes the PMC cower and run from you when they see your face, B+B , Raiden, Drebin, Campbell face camos... whole lot of shtein.  Deep doesn't even begin to describe this game.  Hideo Kojima is a farging genius.  I just hope somehow he decides to do another one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 07, 2008, 03:33:41 PM
Yea, I want another one too, but I would hope it would be another prequel, because it was ended so perfect. Another game after MGS4's timeline would kinda hurt the ending.

I loved the end fight with Liquid too. I loved how each stage had song from MGS1,2, and 3.

Also the gear fight was just a ton of fun too. I redid it a few times just to use all the different gadgets it has.

I kinda wished they ... showed Snake go out in the ending though. I mean, it is cool that he ended up living, and I love Snake as a character. He only has 6 months left I think it was said. If there is another Metal Gear game and even if there isn't, it is a shame that you couldn't see one of the best all-time video characters go out in a blaze of glory and not die off-screen.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 14, 2008, 03:19:52 PM
Final Fantasy 13 will be an Xbox 360 exclusive

They unveiled Resident Evil 5, Gears of War 2, Fallout 3, and Fable 2 at E3 this afternoon. Very impressive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 14, 2008, 03:21:19 PM
I'm amazed they stole away FF13, huge loss for Sony.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 14, 2008, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 14, 2008, 03:21:19 PM
I'm amazed they stole away FF13, huge loss for Sony.
Is FF any good? I know its an immensely popular RPG but I know nothing about it. What I'm asking is what would you compare it to.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 14, 2008, 03:28:47 PM
well, nothing...rpgs are compared to it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 14, 2008, 03:40:21 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on July 14, 2008, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 14, 2008, 03:21:19 PM
I'm amazed they stole away FF13, huge loss for Sony.
Is FF any good? I know its an immensely popular RPG but I know nothing about it. What I'm asking is what would you compare it to.
what Dio Said.  They arent really my bag, the only RPG i really liked is Fable 2 which is coming out in December i think
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 14, 2008, 03:44:20 PM
Fable 2 looks like it's going to be really good.

Here's the Final Fantasy XIII trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29007.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 14, 2008, 06:15:22 PM
Fable 2 does look sick, I'm just concerned I'll get bored with it like other RPG's. The one thing that is cool though is its going to have multiplayer worlds and co-op etc...I think not as in depth but much like WoW.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 15, 2008, 01:53:56 PM
one of the new things for the 360 will be to download/install games to your harddrive making the 360 silent when playing games, and devoid of disc read errors.  farging awesome.  Just need to get a new harddrive now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 15, 2008, 02:24:08 PM
Nintendo's showing at E3 was underwhelming. Sony's up next.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 15, 2008, 02:59:54 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on July 15, 2008, 02:24:08 PM
Nintendo's showing at E3 was underwhelming. Sony's up next.
from what i read, it was horrible
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 15, 2008, 04:28:34 PM
thats the only thing i don't like about downloading the game, your going to need more than 20 gb's, which is what I have. They are about to make alot more money just from people buying new hard drives....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 15, 2008, 04:48:47 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 15, 2008, 02:59:54 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on July 15, 2008, 02:24:08 PM
Nintendo's showing at E3 was underwhelming. Sony's up next.
from what i read, it was horrible

Sony's wasn't much better, they focused a lot on the PS2 of all things. So much for next gen console of the future. What a failure the PS3 is.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 18, 2008, 08:15:56 AM
Anyone playing NCAA 09?  I don't usually pick it up, but I was wondering how it compared to previous offerings.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2008, 08:46:18 AM
It's good, graphics arent as shiny as last year.  Online is a little choppy, but EA games always start out like that the first two weeks.  Rosters are delayed since EA farged up, they wont be available for 2 weeks it looks like
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: fansince61 on July 18, 2008, 11:38:18 AM
Does anybody here play MMORPG's like WoW or AOC (Age of Conan)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 18, 2008, 11:39:33 AM
Still have my WoW account going, but I had to give up on raiding. My laptop can't handle it for more than an hour during peak time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 18, 2008, 04:12:44 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 18, 2008, 08:46:18 AM
It's good, graphics arent as shiny as last year.  Online is a little choppy, but EA games always start out like that the first two weeks.  Rosters are delayed since EA farged up, they wont be available for 2 weeks it looks like

send your bro over to play.  don jr. bought it yesterday.  haven't heard his review yet as he is still wrapped up into Call of Duty 4 on Xbox Live.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phieagles91 on July 20, 2008, 10:21:03 PM
for all of you that like gun games the new Gears of War 2 is coming out in a couple of months, it's without a doubt a must get
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 21, 2008, 07:50:30 AM
The first Gears of War was the first game I had for th 360.  It looks nice, and I know people love it...but I've put it in a few times and just can't really get into it, and I'm not sure why.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 21, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
Agreed. I played co-op with a buddy of mine who beat it before, so I just did what he told me to do and that was sort of fun. I tried to get into the online play, but I just couldn't. I traded it in. The new one does look good though and I'll prob rent it, but not sure about buying it. The next games I'm looking at buying are Mercenaries 2, Prototype and maybe Madden 09...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 22, 2008, 10:11:21 AM
this is insane...

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/nhl09/news.html?sid=6194826&om_act=convert&om_clk=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded%3Btitle%3B1&page=1
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 22, 2008, 10:18:03 AM
stupid work filters... any chance you can post it Sun?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on July 22, 2008, 10:19:48 AM
I miss Super Mario Bros.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 22, 2008, 10:21:20 AM
QuoteOver the past couple of years, EA Sports has made no bones about upping its online game. In addition to introducing online team play in last year's NHL 08 and NBA Live 08 (in the latter case via a patch), the developer is branching out even further with efforts like the EA Sports World web site (which looks to tie together EA Sports games with social networking). You can expect that trend only to increase and the next place you'll see it happen is in the upcoming NHL 09. In May, during EA's spring press event in Vancouver, developers for the annual hockey series promised a new online feature in NHL 09, one they were keeping under wraps until just the right time. Consider now the right time, as EA has finally lifted the curtain on the EA Sports Hockey League. In this exclusive chat with NHL 09 producer David Littman, we've got the first details on the EASHL.

GameSpot: Tell us about the development of the EA Sports Hockey League in NHL 09. What was the goal with the EASHL feature and what was the toughest challenge you ran into when developing this feature?

David Littman: When we came up with this idea, it was directly related to the fact that everybody on our team at one point or another wanted to be a professional hockey player. Some did play high level hockey but others, who are big hockey fans, wanted to get that experience as well. So we took our online team play experience from last year and discussed taking the next logical step--a full six-on-six [game] but with an environment where everybody is a unique player in the world.

More to the point, we want to make the people sitting at home into superstars. Instead of wearing someone else's name on the back of your jersey when playing online, it is your name on the back. Your team is trying to win the EASHL Championship and you will feel the pressure to perform for your teammates. With our performance tracker feature, you are graded on how well you play hockey, not how well you play a video game. The leaderboards show the real names of people instead of their gamer tags. This is the first step for people to become the next sports superstars. In a few years, we want there to be SportsCenter-style highlights and interviews with our gamers.

The EA Sports Hockey League is an extension of both our new six-on-six online team play and our Be a Pro mode that we created this year. With the online team play portion of our game going to six-on-six this year, we really wanted to focus on the idea that it's you that is trying to be the star. To accomplish this we took what we did with the offline Be a Pro mode, where you are trying to become an NHL legend, and decided to bring that created user online so the users can have the opportunity to be the best of the best in the EA Sports Hockey League. As I mentioned earlier, we feel it is a natural and important evolution of online team play.

Each club in the EA Sports Hockey League can have up to 50 members but all games can have two to six players per club playing in a game. Everything a club or player does will be tracked and listed on the EA Sports Hockey League leaderboards as well as your individual performance tracker screen in your game.

The toughest challenge was the technical requirements to make the six-on-six experience a good one for the user. We want it to be a fun and immersive experience for everyone playing.

GS: How will prospective EASHL players meet and join teams online?

DL: Users will have the ability to create clubs that can have up to 50 players. A team must recruit players to their teams. This will be done through three ways: Friends is obviously the easiest way, as you can call up or message a buddy to invite them to play on your team. Another way is the ability to view the EA Sports Hockey League leaderboards and see player statistics and grades and then invite players who you feel would be a good fit for your team. You can invite anybody on the list though some players could already be on teams. The final way is to talk to people online thru our lobbies and recruit players to your team.

GS: Will you be able to create EASHL leagues? How will they work? How many teams will be able to participate in an EASHL league?

DL: The feature will have one league, the EA Sports Hockey League. All teams created are part of this league. The league runs off of the ranked ladder system where the best teams will be on top but the ladder has been separated into divisions so you can see teams that are close to your team's skill level. You can go up and down divisions based on your team's performance. Getting into the first division is a big accomplishment for a club. In terms of points, you earn more by playing with more players in a game and by beating better opponents as opposed to beating low ranked clubs with only two users from your club participating.

GS: Will there be a free agency pool that already formed teams can recruit from? Will you be able to see stats from a free agent's previous games? Will free agents age or improve their attributes as they play?

DL: The free agent pool is anybody that is not assigned to a team. These players can play ranked online team play matches with their created Be a Pro characters to accumulate statistics and grades so you can see how good they are in the EA Sports leader boards. Players not on teams can still improve the same way as the players on a club by playing games and performing well. They will earn online hockey cards giving them points to purchase attributes for their characters.

GS: Will there be an integrated story line in the EASHL game mode?

DL: The story we want to tell our users is that each player in the EA Sports Hockey League is striving to be the best at what they want to do, whether that means being the best goalie in the world or the best playmaker. The leaderboards aren't about how many wins and losses you have as an individual using the teams off the disc but it's about the character that you have brought online and how good you are as an individual player in helping your club win. You are trying to become an EA Sports Hockey League legend.

Your team is also trying to win the first ever EASHL Cup. We will have a real Cup that the winning team will get to keep, and prizes for the winning team and EASHL all-stars.

GS: Will you be able to play multiple seasons?

DL: There are no seasons in the EA Sports Hockey League. It is built Through a leaderboard system and will have teams move up and down the rankings similar to versus game play online.

GS: How will teams that dissolve mid-season be handled?

DL: Since there are no seasons, teams that have stopped participating for a period of time will be removed from the club rankings and removed from the server. The players on those teams will then become free agents again.

GS: Will there be a commissioner like NCAA Football's online dynasty?

DL: EA Sports is the commissioner of the league. This league is officially sanctioned by EA and they will be the governing body of it.

GS: How will your created player progress over time? Will his stats improve, then gradually decrease as he ages?

DL: When you first create your player you will choose a player or goalie type. Based on this player type each player will start with a character template which is their attribute set when going online.

There are ten player types each with their own template for attributes.

Forwards: dangler, grinder, playmaker, power forward, sniper
Defensemen: defensive defenseman, offensive defenseman
Goalie: stand up, hybrid, butterfly

As in our Be a Pro mode, we will have hockey cards which a player can earn online. These cards give you points to spend on your player's growth in three areas: Offense, Defense and Athleticism for players and Reflexes, Puck Control and Athleticism for goalies.

Similar to other massively multiplayer games, there will be no aging when a player earns the cards and distributes the points his character. As you level up you will maintain those points for the rest of your online career. If a player should choose to change his player type then the points that he has earned will be given back to the user to redistribute among the ratings.

GS: Will you be allowed to switch positions mid-way through your career?

DL: When creating your Be a Pro character you will choose what your preferred position is; this will allow club GM's to know this information but, when going into the dressing room to play, there will be times where you can't play your preferred position because someone else chose to be that position that game. Anybody can play any position, similar to playing recreation league hockey you sometimes have to fill in at a position that you aren't used to. Versatility will be key in becoming a legend online.

GS: How will players communicate in-game? Is it just via voice chat or is there some other sort of graphical cues to help you discern what's going on (such as when a teammate is calling for the puck)?

DL: Players can communicate in many ways within a club. There are club blogs which lets players know the coming and goings of players as well as a private message board for the team.

On the ice there will be full voice chat. The user is given guidance on where to be on the ice but the decision making with the puck is up to each user and there will not be graphical cues for users to know which team-mates are calling for the puck. We didn't want to clutter the screen with a bunch of visual cues as a user could have 4 different cues for calling for a pass. After playing a few games, people start to figure out quickly that dancing thru a whole team is not an easy task, so teamwork becomes key.

GS: Thanks for your time, David.

Stay tuned for more on NHL 09, including an interview with Littman on GameSpot's weekly sports gaming podcast From the Bleachers, airing this Wednesday, July 23.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 22, 2008, 10:31:13 AM
that is awesome. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on July 22, 2008, 07:14:12 PM
Damn-that is bad-ass. It almost makes me want to buy the game just for that purpose, and Im not a big-time hockey fan

Im hoping they come out with an improvement like that for NBA Live 09 because the online 5-5 was a puddle
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phieagles91 on July 23, 2008, 03:29:21 AM
Quote from: reese125 on July 22, 2008, 07:14:12 PM
Damn-that is bad-ass. It almost makes me want to buy the game just for that purpose, and Im not a big-time hockey fan

Im hoping they come out with an improvement like that for NBA Live 09 because the online 5-5 was a puddle
I don't know if you have ever played a NBA 2k game but I think they're better then the NBA Live games. The online play and graphics are a lot better in my opinion.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 28, 2008, 11:50:35 AM
SB...anything happening with the rosters on NCAA?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 28, 2008, 11:51:25 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 28, 2008, 11:50:35 AM
SB...anything happening with the rosters on NCAA?
nah, nothing yet other than still waiting on EA to fix the roster issues, then they can make the rosters, its really pissing me off. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 28, 2008, 11:56:29 AM
for some reason, i can't play online with any team other than PSU, i just suck, even when I am a team that is all 99 ratings like Oklahoma or OSU, but when I am Penn State, i dominate.  it's weird.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 28, 2008, 11:59:51 AM
EA strikes again
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 28, 2008, 12:01:53 PM
that's not an EA issue, it's a me issue.  i just can't play with any other team.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 28, 2008, 12:10:25 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 28, 2008, 11:56:29 AM
for some reason, i can't play online with any team other than PSU, i just suck, even when I am a team that is all 99 ratings like Oklahoma or OSU, but when I am Penn State, i dominate.  it's weird.

Did you run the most recent update? I did and it caused all kinds of problems. I cleared the cache and it's been smooth sailing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 30, 2008, 08:50:21 AM
http://maddenlist.com/2008/07/29/3232-philadelphia-eagles/

Madden Review of the Eagles, people have way too much time
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 30, 2008, 12:00:09 PM
so who's buying madden?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 30, 2008, 12:03:42 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 30, 2008, 08:50:21 AM
http://maddenlist.com/2008/07/29/3232-philadelphia-eagles/

Madden Review of the Eagles, people have way too much time

The entire roster list (http://maddenlist.com/resources/madden-09-team-rosters/?team=eagles&sort=position) is of more interest than all that jabba jabba.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on July 30, 2008, 12:07:25 PM
old news by now but Capcom is coming out with a new 8-bit Mega Man game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 30, 2008, 12:17:25 PM
im not buying it Mussa, might rent it if people say its better than NCAA, but i doubt it, plus NHL comes out in a month or so
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 30, 2008, 01:31:34 PM
I just want player progression back and ability to customize formations with diff. players. I am prob going to rent it and give it a good test myself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 31, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Madden 09 demo out today for XBL download...downloading now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 01:22:14 PM
i bought a Wii today. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 31, 2008, 01:25:32 PM
Did you buy it off that guy on Flyerphans?

I thought about getting one, but I think I'd get bored with it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 01:26:56 PM
nah, they have 10 of them at the gamestop by my house, just got it new.  The plan is we'll use it mostly down at the beach. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 31, 2008, 02:02:48 PM
played the demo for madden 09. it starts you off with a a madden skills test to see how good you are at running, passing, defending the run and pass. Defending the pass was hard, the rest were pretty easy. This demo is a situational demo. You play the last drive of the super bowl as the Gints. I'd rather them let you play a full quarter than this, to get the feel for it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on July 31, 2008, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 01:26:56 PM
nah, they have 10 of them at the gamestop by my house, just got it new.  The plan is we'll use it mostly down at the beach. 

Thinking about getting one of those for the family.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 03:57:51 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on July 31, 2008, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 01:26:56 PM
nah, they have 10 of them at the gamestop by my house, just got it new.  The plan is we'll use it mostly down at the beach. 

Thinking about getting one of those for the family.
i enjoyed playing it over my cousins house, the kids love it, and the adults do too.  Figured we'd bring it down to the beachhouse since we dont have cable. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on July 31, 2008, 04:04:14 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 01:22:14 PM
i bought a Wii today. 

Bought one last week for the wife.  She said she's been wanting one.  It's pretty damn fun.  Also, hunted down a Wii Fit and it got here today.  Looking forward to playing that one too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 31, 2008, 04:04:34 PM
i like the wii.  it's not for hard core gamers but it's fun to play when people come over.  plus it's easy to figure out, my chick's parents always bowl when they come over.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 31, 2008, 04:05:30 PM
yeah, i bowl with the kids, it was easy for them to pick up.  they are good to, little fargers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 31, 2008, 04:10:50 PM
Has to be tough to lose to your kids.  The bad part is probably the point in your life when you become fairly certain that your son can kick your ass, physically, if he wanted to.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 31, 2008, 04:11:41 PM
the only reason i got it is the wife approved.  Went to a beer tasting and the manager from gamestop was there and said they had 10, told the wife.  She dreamed about it, and decided we needed to get it lol. 

Has anyone played the Mascot thing on NCAA, talk about Seizure city, its all farged up, and starts into a trance of colors, you cant get out of the 1st quarter without it happening i guess
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 31, 2008, 04:12:14 PM
i haven't lost yet.  they just make it closer than i want it to be.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on July 31, 2008, 04:14:09 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 31, 2008, 04:12:14 PM
i haven't lost yet.

Good.  Make sure it stays that way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on July 31, 2008, 04:21:08 PM
I just have this bad thought of my son accidentally throwing his controller into my new television, so it will have to go into the back room.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 31, 2008, 04:24:37 PM
i make sure my kids all put the straps around their wrists.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 31, 2008, 05:37:41 PM
The good straps?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 31, 2008, 09:30:09 PM
Played madden 09 some more...trying diff. plays. My receivers seem to drop alot of passes...and wide open. One drive I ran Eli for the endzone hit the dive button about 3-4 yards out and he did a sick ass dive for the endzone...defenders flipped him head over heels...luckily he landed just inside the endzone on his back. It was a very impressive animation and what I've been wanting from madden since I started playing.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on July 31, 2008, 09:33:40 PM
Quote from: mussa on July 31, 2008, 09:30:09 PM
One drive I ran Eli for the endzone hit the dive button about 3-4 yards out and he did a sick ass dive for the endzone...defenders flipped him head over heels...luckily he landed just inside the endzone on his back. It was a very impressive animation and what I've been wanting from madden since I started playing.  :yay :yay

No seriously. You're like ten years old right?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on August 02, 2008, 11:03:44 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 31, 2008, 04:10:50 PM
Has to be tough to lose to your kids.  The bad part is probably the point in your life when you become fairly certain that your son can kick your ass, physically, if he wanted to.

Before I got one, I was looking after my 9 year old niece and we played hers.  Didn't want to lose so I figured that we'd play Boxing since I should be able to win in that.  I mean, she's 9. 

Kicked... my... ass!!!

I lost in a decision the 1st time, she knocked me out the next two times.  I have physically knocked people unconscious before and here I was getting my ass handed to me by a 9 year old girl.

I told her that since I've got one now, I've been putting in work and I'm coming to whoop that ass when I get my game up.  Little farger!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on August 02, 2008, 12:14:41 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on August 02, 2008, 11:03:44 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 31, 2008, 04:10:50 PM
Has to be tough to lose to your kids.  The bad part is probably the point in your life when you become fairly certain that your son can kick your ass, physically, if he wanted to.

Before I got one, I was looking after my 9 year old niece and we played hers.  Didn't want to lose so I figured that we'd play Boxing since I should be able to win in that.  I mean, she's 9. 

Kicked... my... ass!

I lost in a decision the 1st time, she knocked me out the next two times.  I have physically knocked people unconscious before and here I was getting my ass handed to me by a 9 year old girl.

I told her that since I've got one now, I've been putting in work and I'm coming to whoop that ass when I get my game up.  Little farger!


You've cross the threshold, Feva... you're OLD!  :D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 02, 2008, 08:53:25 PM
I played GTA IV for the first time yesterday at a friend's house on his PS3 and nice TV. 

simply great...I wish I had not played it, on account of now I want to get a PS3 and HD TV, neither of which fit my budget at all, let alone both.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 02, 2008, 11:41:01 PM
I suppose waiting until December for the pc version isn't going to cut it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 03, 2008, 12:01:07 AM
Quote from: mussa on July 31, 2008, 09:30:09 PM
Played madden 09 some more...trying diff. plays. My receivers seem to drop alot of passes...and wide open. One drive I ran Eli for the endzone hit the dive button about 3-4 yards out and he did a sick ass dive for the endzone...defenders flipped him head over heels...luckily he landed just inside the endzone on his back. It was a very impressive animation and what I've been wanting from madden since I started playing.  :yay :yay

I played it, and overall I think it feels like an improvement over 08.  And I've read that they've adjusted the progression issue in the Franchise mode...so, I'm in.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 03, 2008, 08:08:15 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on August 02, 2008, 11:41:01 PM
I suppose waiting until December for the pc version isn't going to cut it.

this is a possibility, though I wonder if my laptop will be powerful enough to run it..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 03, 2008, 10:26:46 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 03, 2008, 12:01:07 AM
Quote from: mussa on July 31, 2008, 09:30:09 PM
Played madden 09 some more...trying diff. plays. My receivers seem to drop alot of passes...and wide open. One drive I ran Eli for the endzone hit the dive button about 3-4 yards out and he did a sick ass dive for the endzone...defenders flipped him head over heels...luckily he landed just inside the endzone on his back. It was a very impressive animation and what I've been wanting from madden since I started playing.  :yay :yay

I played it, and overall I think it feels like an improvement over 08.  And I've read that they've adjusted the progression issue in the Franchise mode...so, I'm in.

must have custom formation set-up! i agree, it feels better more like older versions. im prob still going to rent it and test it...08 just collected dust all year...what a waste
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 05, 2008, 12:37:26 PM
(http://www.flyersphans.com/pics/albums/userpics/11252/normal_Mark_M_edited.JPG)

lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 05, 2008, 12:38:09 PM
oh yeah..that's a fun thread

and you FAIL
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 05, 2008, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 05, 2008, 12:38:09 PM
oh yeah..that's a fun thread

and you FAIL

Fixed. That dude has some issues.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 05, 2008, 12:41:30 PM
every time i get to a point where i'm about to feel bad for him...he says something else and i have to attack
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 05, 2008, 01:30:02 PM
He's such an easy target, but i really do think he's got suicide written all over him
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 07, 2008, 08:22:30 AM
I got the new Roster today, just got to EALocker and download it from my gamertag
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 07, 2008, 08:25:54 AM
about time douchebag
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 07, 2008, 04:09:49 PM
Blame the mexican guy who does the rosters

lol

http://www.flyersphans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108551 

Now its just anyone who's bumped into one the the threads
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on August 07, 2008, 04:33:58 PM
picked up the ps3 today just for madden 09.

i have the wii and i love it for my marios, zeldas, metroids, smash bros, and racing games but madden with the motion controls just did not feel right.

too much goes on in the game to be controlled by motions.

so yeah 300 dollars for the ps3 just to play madden. its sad. blu ray is pretty good though. you guys play online against each other?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 07, 2008, 04:41:29 PM
Most of us own a 360...get with the program.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 07, 2008, 05:23:33 PM
Yeah, 360 would have been the way to go for that...especially if you got it for Madden.  I think Chuck (who isn't on here much these days) is the only one who plays it on the PS3.

Who's getting it for the 360 this year-- any interest in forming up a league?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 07, 2008, 05:31:03 PM
Aren't 360's pretty cheap these days?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on August 07, 2008, 05:40:26 PM
ohh well i would have gotten the xbox360 cept this yr ive been reading madden will be the same across both systems. last yrs version was better on 360.

that and the blu ray.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 07, 2008, 05:57:51 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 07, 2008, 05:31:03 PM
Aren't 360's pretty cheap these days?
starting sept 4th they are gonna be 199 for the cheap arcade version. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 07, 2008, 06:48:56 PM
If there were one definitive gaming system, I'd buy it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on August 07, 2008, 08:30:57 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 07, 2008, 06:48:56 PM
If there were one definitive gaming system, I'd buy it.

no benefit for the manufacturers.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 07, 2008, 08:34:04 PM
Instead, I will probably keep spending my money on oppressing people.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 08, 2008, 08:34:04 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 07, 2008, 06:48:56 PM
If there were one definitive gaming system, I'd buy it.

Well, since that's never going to happen just pick up a 360, get Madden and let's get a league going.  I don't think you could go horribly wrong with either the 360 or the PS3.  But more people have the 360, it's cheaper, there are more games and more people on here have one (which is obviously supremely important).  I mean, it's easy to spend $199 just going to a decent dinner.  That said, you'd have to be semi-retarded to get the base version without a hard drive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 08, 2008, 08:37:04 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 07, 2008, 08:22:30 AM
I got the new Roster today, just got to EALocker and download it from my gamertag


i downloaded them and they worked for the dynasty...but they didn't apply to the online gaming, i wonder why
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 08, 2008, 08:38:18 AM
So, the "arcade" 360 is a waste of time?  What are we talking price-wise for the decent one?

Why am I even considering this?  I hate myself.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 08, 2008, 08:40:37 AM
Quote from: SunMo on August 08, 2008, 08:37:04 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 07, 2008, 08:22:30 AM
I got the new Roster today, just got to EALocker and download it from my gamertag


i downloaded them and they worked for the dynasty...but they didn't apply to the online gaming, i wonder why
thats weird, did you load rosters before you went to play online?  Otherwise it might be because they need to have the same exact roster file to play online. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 08, 2008, 08:41:55 AM
i didn't, and i think that might be what happened.  i downloaded them, loaded them and started a dynasty.  played a game in a dynasty and then went to play online and just figured they were loaded up.  i'll try loading them again right before going online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 08, 2008, 08:49:42 AM
Well, the middle version is probably the best value for most people, I think.  If you're not planning to use the game system as an "entertainment hub" than the 360 is more than fine.  And that's all I use it for.  I got mine from a friend for $100, picked up a used 20 gig HD on the cheap and I've had no problems at all.   I download demos and save games, but I'm not really using it to download movies, etc.  That said, you really do need some sort of hard drive.  

The PS3 has the bluray thing going for it, but I don't use the system as a DVD player, and I have the game system in a room I only use to play games and watch football.  And I don't know many people who have one, which would have really limited how I used it online.  So, for me the 360 was a no-brainer-- even though I was a PS2 guy before that.

Here's an article on the available varieties:  http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/yoon/266
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 08, 2008, 08:53:39 AM
honestly, you dont need a big harddrive, i just use Tversity (http://www.tversity.com) to stream music and movies directly from my cpu to my 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 08, 2008, 08:56:54 AM
Right.  I haven't had any problems using the 20 gig HD...but not having any HD would be a real drag.  I also stream music and video from my laptop to my 360...but I don't use any special software to do it....all you need to do is set your files up to share on the PC and the 360 can find it on the network and suck the stuff in when you want it. 

Can you do anything special with Tversity?  Never heard of it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 08, 2008, 09:16:33 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 08, 2008, 08:56:54 AM
Can you do anything special with Tversity?  Never heard of it.
It has less problems than Windows Media Player, and isnt MS, so i always feel like there is less of a chance that they are looking at what im using. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 09, 2008, 11:39:58 AM
Anyone here have a psp?  I've been toying with the idea of picking one up, but I'm on the fence about it.  Anyone have any experience with it or other thoughts about it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 09, 2008, 09:02:14 PM
My brother recently got one and now his Metro North commute is a lot more tolerable.  He likes it.  That's the most I can say about the things.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 09, 2008, 10:04:37 PM
It's funny...I know people that have them, and it seems like half never put it down and the other half never pick it up.  Doesn't seem to be much room in the middle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 09, 2008, 10:50:25 PM
will i have any problem just going to WalMart and picking up a copy of Madden after midnight on tuesday?

i'd imagine by this point they know how many they have to stock to meet demand.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 10, 2008, 12:16:40 AM
Probably won't be a problem.  If you get it at toy's r us, you'll also get a $10 gift card.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 10, 2008, 04:09:18 AM
i played a dude in NCAA today, he was Clemson and I was Penn State

he was up 24-14 with 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter and i had the ball with a 3rd down.


fast foward to 30 seconds left and I'm up 42-24, and the dude is on his mic complaining to me that Derrick Williams is a "fast little stillupfront"

the south...wow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 10, 2008, 07:27:10 AM
That was me, actually!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 07:54:13 AM
lol, Big 10 Speed?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 04:28:20 PM
he's a farging beast in the game.  every online game a play his line is something like 12 catches, 200 yards, 3 TD
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 04:36:40 PM
I unveiled it Sun   (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/flyerkidm.gif)

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 11, 2008, 04:39:51 PM
hahahaha
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 11, 2008, 05:10:16 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 04:36:40 PM
I unveiled it Sun   (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/flyerkidm.gif)



lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 05:18:11 PM
a good play, but not great...great would've been to let him have 5 or 6 posts in that thread and then use it.

but under my guidance you will become a jedi
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 05:23:55 PM
lmao
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 11, 2008, 06:40:13 PM
So, I was going to buy a 360 and Madden tonight at midnight, but instead we bought a car this weekend.

At least it's not a Prius, right?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 07:02:56 PM
you disappoint me and the environment
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 11, 2008, 08:08:20 PM
Does the car adjust to your driving style?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 11, 2008, 08:12:17 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 11, 2008, 06:40:13 PM
So, I was going to buy a 360 and Madden tonight at midnight, but instead we bought a car this weekend.

At least it's not a Prius, right?

Oh, will you just suck it up and get the 360 already? You've got the bug and you're going to get it anyway.  Get it over with.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 08:17:56 PM
Gamefly rules, it sent out Madden to me today...one day early!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 08:20:20 PM
so how be it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 08:22:31 PM
i don't know, they sent it to me today...i'll have it tomorrow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 08:23:10 PM
this is why you will die alone
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 08:29:25 PM
i farging hope so
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 11, 2008, 08:53:55 PM
All the online DVD sites will send Tuesday releases on Monday also.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 07:02:56 PM
you disappoint me and the environment

Don't worry, sir.  It's not a hybrid, but it's a little gas miser.

Quote from: Zanshin on August 11, 2008, 08:12:17 PM
Oh, will you just suck it up and get the 360 already? You've got the bug and you're going to get it anyway.  Get it over with.

I'm hoping that starting my Masters degree will take away any semblance of free time.  By the time I'm done, I'll have outgrown the bug or some really cool system to end all systems will be out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 11, 2008, 09:19:23 PM
The PC?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 09:30:04 PM
I have tried to play games on both of my laptops and they both can't handle it so "get a pc game!" isn't as simple as it sounds.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 11, 2008, 09:31:19 PM
Simple solution: Don't try to play games on a laptop. They're not meant for it, and should only be used as a last resort when your tower burns out in the Australian heat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 09:34:25 PM
who has a desktop anymore.  they just take up space.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 11, 2008, 09:35:07 PM
People who like to play PC games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 09:38:18 PM
why dont they just get an xbox
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 09:39:54 PM
so you just went ahead and stole my avatar then?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on August 11, 2008, 09:40:38 PM
Quote from: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 09:34:25 PM
who has a desktop anymore.  they just take up space.

People who use the computer for hours.  I burned my laptop out three times.  Went back to a desktop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 09:42:44 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on August 11, 2008, 09:40:38 PM
Quote from: mpmcgraw on August 11, 2008, 09:34:25 PM
who has a desktop anymore.  they just take up space.

People who use the computer for hours.  I burned my laptop out three times.  Went back to a desktop.
Yea mine burned out twice.

I like sitting on the couch though and its nice being able to take the laptop into the bathroom with you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 11, 2008, 09:44:14 PM
Laptops are for portable porn (pornable?). Desktops are for gaming.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 11, 2008, 10:01:05 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 11, 2008, 09:39:54 PM
so you just went ahead and stole my avatar then?
lmao...  use this one  (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/flyerkidm.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 11, 2008, 10:55:00 PM
Quote

I'm hoping that starting my Masters degree will take away any semblance of free time.  By the time I'm done, I'll have outgrown the bug or some really cool system to end all systems will be out.

Ahh.  I earned my masters while working full time.  That SUCKED.  And that was before I had a kid.  Good luck to you, sir.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 12, 2008, 01:06:32 AM
bad reviews up for madden. not too many great improvements. almost no changes to franchise modes. progression not fixed, i am sure you can't customize players to formations. one review said the new online leagues are a huge let down as well....ugh when will EA get its shtein together for the next-gen systems? hell i might have to break out the ps2 and buy the new 09 for that. regardless i am going to rent it for 360 and see for myself...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 12, 2008, 02:41:57 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 12, 2008, 01:06:32 AM
ugh when will EA get its shtein together for the next-gen systems?

When it comes to your nfl gaming, EA is literally the only game in town. They don't have to fix anything for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on August 12, 2008, 04:48:48 AM
Yep... welcome to every single year until the Madden contract runs out, which is like 2015 now or something?

They have no competition so they have no reason to improve anything. Every year they will tinker and tinker and make minor changes to practically the same product and millions will run to stores and spend $60 on a new copy each year.

They still haven't added create a school in NCAA by the way. Maybe they'll get to it in NCAA 2025. One step at a time for EA. Next year's new awesome addition will be adding dripping sweat to player animations! Woooooo!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 12, 2008, 07:58:00 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 11, 2008, 10:55:00 PM
Quote

I'm hoping that starting my Masters degree will take away any semblance of free time.  By the time I'm done, I'll have outgrown the bug or some really cool system to end all systems will be out.

Ahh.  I earned my masters while working full time.  That SUCKED.  And that was before I had a kid.  Good luck to you, sir.

The kid isn't really a problem.  Raising children is a woman's job anyway.  My job is to make money, drink beer, and eventually play video games.

But seriously, the next few years should be fun for the whole family.


Anyway, it sounds like I'm glad I didn't buy this waste of space.  I'll dust off the PS2 and go buy Madden '07 for $5 or some shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 12, 2008, 08:01:21 AM
Most of the reviews I've read have been largely positive.  I'll pick it up later and try to give some impressions tomorrow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 12, 2008, 08:25:08 AM
Here's a pretty balanced Madden review, and pretty consistent with what I've been hearing.  For what it's worth, I've also been hearing good things about NFL Head Coach.

http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=431
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 12, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
is there some better about the ps2 version than 360 or ps3? i still have ps2, so im gonna get it, just wanna know if my expectations should be up or if its just madden 2008 with 1 slight improvement and updates rosters.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 12, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
from what ive read on the INTERNETS is that the ps2 version still has a solid franchise mode. a lot of die hard franchise people hate the next gen. versions because it lacks good progression, custom formations, free agent pool gets screwed up, if you edit a player in anyway...even uniform change, he will not progress...just really dumb stuff that make franchise frustrating and not even worth it. while your graphics and prob some animations won't be the same...you will still have a solid franchise mode to play in if you are into that.

i just rented it...might get a game in this afternoon
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 12, 2008, 12:39:23 PM
Mussa..do you like video games?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 12, 2008, 01:14:19 PM
just as much as you like cock
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on August 12, 2008, 01:16:48 PM
Mussa really loves video games then. Almost to an unhealthy level.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 12, 2008, 01:36:19 PM
Just picked it up and played a game.  First impressions:  I like it.  I can't yet speak to the franchise improvements, because I just played a quick game with a friend. 

It was pretty much what I expected.  After all, it's still Madden.

What I liked:

Improved graphics: the graphics are far better. Particularly the textures and the player models.  Also, the sideline line-dancing thing is gone.
QB release:  the release is much more realistic, and depends on the depth of the ball on the play.  The windup is visible and takes more time on bombs.
Better blocking: the O-line does a better job, particularly on running plays.
Better audio:  Collinsworth does a great job, actually. 
Better pass defense:  looked like the d-backs adjusted to the ball better in this version.
Less BS:  I noticed a considerable drop in plays that made me yell out "no farging way!"  In fact, I didn't have to yell it at all in that game.
Backtrack: Pretty cool how they break down the plays this year
Rewind: Also pretty cool to be able to get a mulligan on a play if you set it up to allow it.

What I didn't like:

So far, not all that much.  I'm not a huge fan of the next gen menu system, and it really hasn't changed all that much from last year.

It's also a little less obvious who you're controlling when running down people on punt and kick returns, but not that big of a deal.

Overall:

It's pretty much what I expected-- a better version of Madden.  Looks like a nice improvement over last year's edition, and that's what I was looking for.  I've read that they did fix the progression issue in the franchise mode, and if they did then I'll like it even more.  I'll scope that out later.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 12, 2008, 01:46:57 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 12, 2008, 01:06:32 AM
almost no changes to franchise modes. progression not fixed

Quote from: Zanshin on August 12, 2008, 01:36:19 PM
I've read that they did fix the progression issue in the franchise mode

The two of you must now duel to the death.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 12, 2008, 01:54:44 PM
Not a bad idea.  Mussa, hit me up for a game when you get your rental.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 13, 2008, 07:27:10 AM
Played a few games online last night.  I think the gameplay is much better-- far fewer plays that make your eyes bleed.  Online play was smooth for me.

I also tried Franchise mode a bit.  You can indeed do custom subsitutions, and I really like that you can edit any player to any position this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 13, 2008, 08:00:38 AM
from FP about Megaflyer..lolz

I'm sorry, but you're a gigantic nerd. I've sat idly by and watched others rip you for your ps3 fanboy nature, because I don't really care about any of that ****. But, you're a HUGE loser. I enjoy video games, but you're going to waste days, easily months, playing all these games. Make some friends. Pick up a sport. You can play beginner level ice or roller hockey at numerous rinks. I bet you have more online friends than real life friends. If you contest that, I bet you talk to your online friends more than you do any of your real life friends. The girl in the #ps3 irc channel does NOT count as a girlfriend. It's not even a real girl. Go to a bar. Have a couple drinks, it will probably ease your social anxiety disorder. Don't wear that flyers hat, it really does make you look like a cancer patient. If your head was slightly more tapered, you'd look like Mr. Mackey from South Park. Take this as advice from someone who wants to help. Stop posting on this forum. Don't worry about the people here; you don't have to combat everything they say about you. Let it go. It will be ok.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 13, 2008, 08:48:45 AM
lol

I had a similar post in mind that I started to type that began "I don't post here much but you're one of the biggest losers I have ever come across".
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 13, 2008, 09:05:30 AM
i'm on a sweet hot streak in NCAA 6 wins in a row, Derrick Williams is a monster

Seabiscuit is afraid of me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 13, 2008, 09:20:03 AM
i havent played in xbox in a while, stupid life getting in the way
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 13, 2008, 01:49:17 PM
I just played my first game and I must admit, I think its def. improved from last year. It feels more real this time...player movements seem slower...but more controlled, so your not whiffing on tackles...etc...1st preseason game I ended up losing in overtime to Pitt. Booker fumbled and gave them the ball in field goal position.

The mistakes I made, I paid for it. The passing game this year is waaay better. I am completing passes that I never could in 08. Running also is better...you can't just lay on the sprint button, you gotta wait then hit the hole without any hesitation. I ripped off some nice runs.

I think overall the game play is a lot better and smoother. I'll have to keep playing to see how everything turns out, but so far I am impressed and am leaning torwards buying it.

Zanshin, how do you set-up the custom subsitutions??? Where is that at?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 13, 2008, 01:59:12 PM
i got my copy via GF today in the mail...i'll be on tonight if anybody wants to play a game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 13, 2008, 06:09:35 PM
Played a few games today and the one thing that does annoy me is that the computer running backs, are hard to bring down. it seems like they are always breaking tackles...just seems too often, not realistic. the only other gripe I have is that the game has frozen 3 times for me...3 times. shouldn't do this. eagles roster is so far off also...they need a roster update pronto
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on August 13, 2008, 06:50:20 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 13, 2008, 06:09:35 PM
Played a few games today and the one thing that does annoy me is that the computer running backs, are hard to bring down. it seems like they are always breaking tackles...just seems too often, not realistic. the only other gripe I have is that the game has frozen 3 times for me...3 times. shouldn't do this. eagles roster is so far off also...they need a roster update pronto

roster update is available.

im playing on all madden and one thing im realizing is that the eagles on defense are not good. or maybe its just me. each RB falls fwd for another 1-2 yds when i tackle them down and they complete some insane passes even against the highly rated asante.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 13, 2008, 07:51:48 PM
also they got rid of the cheap trades you could make in franchise mode. like i used to be able to trade merriman for 3 over 90 rating starters. now you can't.

but the training camp thing and minigames are all the same. it gets stale.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 14, 2008, 08:03:20 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 13, 2008, 06:09:35 PM
Played a few games today and the one thing that does annoy me is that the computer running backs, are hard to bring down. it seems like they are always breaking tackles...just seems too often, not realistic. the only other gripe I have is that the game has frozen 3 times for me...3 times. shouldn't do this. eagles roster is so far off also...they need a roster update pronto

I'll take a look for the subs...I can't remember off the top of my head.

I haven't had it freeze even once, and I've been playing the crap out of it.  Maybe it's the disc?  After playing, I still like it as an upgrade over last year.  Haven't played franchise all that much, though.  Then again, I still have to give Head Coach a try.  Havent' popped that in yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 14, 2008, 08:51:28 AM
I found auto subs...where you can adjust in and out subs for position, but as far as players...I didn't see anything for specific player subs...maybe it is on the in-game pause menu, haven't checked that yet. I havn't tried online yet...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 14, 2008, 09:04:20 AM
I have major issues with all EA Games.  They always freeze in my 360, or i get the disc read issue when its fresh out of the box.  All i do is take start the xbox with my remote, and start it by ejecting the disc. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 15, 2008, 12:55:35 PM
Ike Reese just gave out his Xbox gamertag online so that people could challenge him on Madden 09

awesome


i already went to Xbox support and added him to my friends list.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 15, 2008, 01:01:05 PM
Thats Awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 10:14:56 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero_IV
New playlist for GH4
Quote"About a Girl" - Nirvana
"Aggro" - The Enemy
"American Woman" - The Guess Who
"Are You Gonna Go My Way" - Lenny Kravitz
"Beat It" - Michael Jackson
"Bullet with Butterfly Wings" - Smashing Pumpkins
"B.Y.O.B." - System of a Down
"Crazy Train" - Ozzy Osbourne
"Dammit" - Blink-182
"Everlong" - Foo Fighters
"Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor
"Feel the Pain" - Dinosaur Jr.
"Float On" - Modest Mouse
"Hollywood Nights" - Bob Seger
"Hot for Teacher" - Van Halen
"Hotel California" - The Eagles
"In the End" - Linkin Park
"The Joker" - Steve Miller Band
"Lazy Eye" - Silversun Pickups
"Light My Fire" - The Doors
"Livin' on a Prayer" - Bon Jovi
"Love Me Two Times" - The Doors
"Low" (Travis Barker Remix) - Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
"Misery Business" - Paramore
"Mr. Crowley" - Ozzy Osbourne
"Never Too Late" - The Answer
"No Sleep Till Brooklyn" - Beastie Boys
"Nuvole e Lenzuola" - Negramaro
"Obstacle 1" - Interpol
"One Armed Scissor" - At the Drive-In
"Overkill" - Motörhead
"Purple Haze" (Live) - Jimi Hendrix
"Rebel Yell" - Billy Idol
"Rooftops" - Lostprophets
"Santeria" - Sublime
"Some Might Say" - Oasis
"Stillborn" - Black Label Society
"Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" - Airbourne
"Trapped Under Ice" - Metallica
"Up Around the Bend" - Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Weapon of Choice" - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
"What I've Done" - Linkin Park
"The Wind Cries Mary" - Jimi Hendrix
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 19, 2008, 10:16:50 AM
so, what's the difference between Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 10:18:14 AM
Nothing much other than its Activsiion making the game rather than EA who made rockband. 

At least they are making the Rockband drums/guitars/mic work on this game too. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 19, 2008, 10:22:19 AM
oh, so if i can find a rockband bundle for cheap somewhere, i would only have to pick up Guitar Hero game only?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 10:24:10 AM
Quote from: SunMo on August 19, 2008, 10:22:19 AM
oh, so if i can find a rockband bundle for cheap somewhere, i would only have to pick up Guitar Hero game only?
yep
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 19, 2008, 01:24:51 PM
madden is driving me crazy. the hit stick is hard to pull off...compared to last gen...you have to line it up a good 5 yards away...so unrealistic. the computer just breaks tackles waaaay too often...isaac bruce broke 5 tackles...linebacker...safeties...CB's and ran for a long td! horrid horrid! i hate you EA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 01:27:05 PM
lol, all the bugs are coming out now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2008, 01:52:35 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 19, 2008, 01:24:51 PM
madden is driving me crazy. the hit stick is hard to pull off...compared to last gen...you have to line it up a good 5 yards away...so unrealistic. the computer just breaks tackles waaaay too often...isaac bruce broke 5 tackles...linebacker...safeties...CB's and ran for a long td! horrid horrid! i hate you EA

lol...come on.  It's really MUCH, MUCH  better.  At the end of the day, it's still just a game.  I think your expectations are way too high.  Then again, maybe mine are low.  All things considered, though, I really like the new game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 19, 2008, 01:58:37 PM
high expectations?!?! i just want it to be the game it was in 06! that was a fine tuned football experience. its not even close to what it used to be. there are some nice new features to this year, but I'm not falling for EA's trap this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 02:01:09 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 19, 2008, 01:58:37 PM
high expectations?!?! i just want it to be the game it was in 06! that was a fine tuned football experience. its not even close to what it used to be. there are some nice new features to this year, but I'm not falling for EA's trap this year.
I just want it to be as good an experience as it was pre 360/ps3.  The graphics are obviously better, but there are too many issues every year for me to waste money on it. 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 19, 2008, 02:06:29 PM
exactly is it that hard to take one graphics engine over to a new platform...then just improve movements graphics? I'm not sure...but I think the exclusive deal has ruined the franchise and made EA and its team lazy. they dn't give a shtein about the die-hards. they are motivated by money....thats it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2008, 02:09:43 PM
06 sucked for the 360.  Worst offering ever, probably.  I was a PS2 guy forever...but this is the first year they've come close on the next gen. I've gotten to the point where it feels different than it did on the PS2, but not necessarily worse.  There were things that drove me nuts on the PS2, too.  And don't get me started on the 2k thing. 2k5 had some cool presentation features, but I found it to be really boring to play.  And did you try All Pro Football last year-- that game was flat-out awful.  I haven't tried Madden for the ps2 this year, so I can't compare...but I really haven't had all that many consistent issues with 09 on the 360.  There are things they could do better...but that's been true every year, on every system.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2008, 02:10:31 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 02:01:09 PM
Quote from: mussa on August 19, 2008, 01:58:37 PM
high expectations?!?! i just want it to be the game it was in 06! that was a fine tuned football experience. its not even close to what it used to be. there are some nice new features to this year, but I'm not falling for EA's trap this year.
I just want it to be as good an experience as it was pre 360/ps3.  The graphics are obviously better, but there are too many issues every year for me to waste money on it. 



Did you try it this year?  If so, what bugged you about it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 02:15:28 PM
nope, just he demo, and i wasnt impressed.  As ive said before, somehow EA manages to make NCAA better every year, so i just stick with it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 19, 2008, 02:25:44 PM
i played Zanshin last night and beat him...yay me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2008, 02:31:13 PM
Feel like mentioning the miracle pass? Heh.  I'm game for a rematch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 19, 2008, 02:34:55 PM
hmmmm, i don't quite remember a miracle pass...odd
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on August 19, 2008, 02:37:36 PM
can you stop changing your avatar i really dont have the energy to keep up with you
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2008, 02:42:07 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 19, 2008, 02:15:28 PM
nope, just he demo, and i wasnt impressed.  As ive said before, somehow EA manages to make NCAA better every year, so i just stick with it.

I've tried NCAA and I just can't seem to get into it.  Maybe I'll give it another shot.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2008, 02:42:53 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 19, 2008, 02:34:55 PM
hmmmm, i don't quite remember a miracle pass...odd

Don't worry.  The memory haunts me enough for the both of us.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 20, 2008, 06:20:48 PM
I got into the Wrath of the Lich King beta today. I have made all my mmo friends jealous.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 20, 2008, 07:49:27 PM
MMORPGOMG
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 20, 2008, 11:37:29 PM
classic Nintendo 8-bit games online (http://nintendo8.com/toplist/more/)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 22, 2008, 04:10:54 PM
Good deal on a 360: http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/55856/xbox-360-premium-edition-console-system-refurbished/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 22, 2008, 05:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 22, 2008, 04:10:54 PM
Good deal on a 360: http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/55856/xbox-360-premium-edition-console-system-refurbished/

Meanie.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 22, 2008, 06:06:04 PM
i was playing some madden online for ps2 and thomas jones was truck stickin through the lethal saints defense. i was close to going on a murdering spree.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 22, 2008, 06:12:54 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 22, 2008, 05:05:35 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 22, 2008, 04:10:54 PM
Good deal on a 360: http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/55856/xbox-360-premium-edition-console-system-refurbished/

Meanie.

Oh, I'm willing to bet you could scrape up $185.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 22, 2008, 06:35:19 PM
Sure, but if you haven't heard, I love money.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on August 24, 2008, 09:30:20 AM
madden 09 for the ps2 is so bad that i'm going shopping for a ps3 today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on August 24, 2008, 09:36:04 AM
I've been told buying a PS3 is a big mistake.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on August 24, 2008, 10:48:06 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 24, 2008, 09:36:04 AM
I've been told buying a PS3 is a big mistake.

i am having trouble justifying the $625 it will cost for the 80gb system, madden 09, & hdmi cable...but i might make an impulse purchase anyway.  the toys r us in my area has 2 in stock.  :deion
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 24, 2008, 11:00:46 AM
Get a 360 Pro for 299.00, it comes with HDMI, and you can get maddedn for 50-60 bucks. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on August 24, 2008, 11:50:19 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on August 24, 2008, 11:00:46 AM
Get a 360 Pro for 299.00, it comes with HDMI, and you can get maddedn for 50-60 bucks. 
thought about it but the ps3 has free online play & plays blueray.  i could get the "cheaper" version of the ps3 & save myself $100.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 24, 2008, 11:59:38 AM
I'll never understand buying a blueray player/hd dvd player.  Every console ive had, XBOX/PS2 has had major issues from playing DVD's, the lens ends up giving out.  I'd rather just stream shtein over to my console. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on August 25, 2008, 10:20:18 AM
i bought the ps3.  madden 09 graphics on my 1080p hdtv are ridiculous.  you can almost see the sadness on shawn andrews' face. :-[

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 02, 2008, 09:21:39 PM
anyone getting mercenaries 2 ? it looks great, i enjoyed the first one on ps2. prob pick this up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 02, 2008, 10:27:43 PM
the commercial is good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 02, 2008, 11:00:06 PM
I'm conflicted about the commercial. The art is great, but the song. I can't decide if its incredibly annoying or kinda neat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 03, 2008, 07:02:36 AM
Oh, the song is what cinches the deal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 03, 2008, 08:45:46 AM
It is a cool commercial...the song is sorta funny. I like how everything has the money look and texture to it, very creative. mercenaries 1 was so good, I can't imagine 2 being any worse.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 16, 2008, 03:30:28 PM
Activision announced today Infinity Ward will be making COD6 :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on September 16, 2008, 03:33:46 PM
any of you Wii owners have Mario Kart?  we should exchange friend codes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 16, 2008, 08:44:52 PM
my roomate just bought the original Bond and Mario Kart for N64. Mario Kart is the shtein on that system!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2008, 04:37:59 PM
It was my birthday a little while back.  I just got a present in the mail...a PSP!  In the Madden 09 (with GB Favre on the cover) collector's box, which of course includes the game.

I'm stoked...I've wanted a PSP for a while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 18, 2008, 04:50:49 PM
Mod that bitch Dio 

http://www.pspmod.com/forums/

Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?q=Mod+PSP&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2008, 05:07:14 PM
I have no idea what mods I might want, and reading these forums is like trying to decipher Klingon
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 18, 2008, 05:30:43 PM
You want DVDs in all the headrests, some spinners, lights underneath, and a big spoiler.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 18, 2008, 07:24:30 PM
rented mercenaries 2, prob try it out this weekend sometime
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on September 18, 2008, 08:53:48 PM
Oh, no you didn't!!!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 18, 2008, 09:03:36 PM
I was saving that for when he didn't have time to play it over the weekend. Thanks, ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2008, 09:09:55 PM
yeah, so the wifi on this thing works
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: fansince61 on September 19, 2008, 11:22:52 AM
If you own stock in World of Warcraft ...sell it fast!  Warhammer Online, Age of Reconing is absolutely awesome :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 19, 2008, 01:34:07 PM
As a friend of mine is fond of saying, Warhammer is doomed to tank because the company that owns the Warhammer IP doesn't want video games cutting into their money from table top game sales. So, they leave out a lot of cool stuff.

On the other hand, the World of Warcraft expansion currently in beta is a mixed bag. The environments, design, and quests are awesome. The new skills are, with one or two exceptions, underwhelming. Some of the more interesting skills aren't going to be ready in time for release, so they're dumping them for half-assed filler.

I'm thinking that much like Age of Conan, Warhammer will have a huge number of first day sales, then dwindle away as the users mope on back to Warcraft.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: fansince61 on September 19, 2008, 01:54:47 PM
I've played both WoW and WAR and war wins IMO hands down (or thumbs up).  I didn't stay with WoW long but Mythic has,  IMO, really outdone themselves.  The public quest system and the RvR system both allow solo players to enter the scenario easily by joining groups without being invited.   You can play as much or as little group play as you want (on 10-30 minute timers) and not have to wait for guildies or a group to form (great when starting out).  You can get a group in usually in about a minute.  We'll see.  Wow is the mother of MMO's and upstaged Mythics DAoC (WoW did a better job) and Mythic returned the favor IMO.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 19, 2008, 05:34:27 PM
mercs 2 is pretty cool. awesome graphics....blow up anything, wide open world to explore.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on September 23, 2008, 02:00:09 PM
I just dipped my balls into God Of War for the 1st time!. WOW! Highly addicting.

Just for kicks I started the game on Hard. It's been an enjoyable waste of time. The last two nights I've been falling asleep around 3am playing this farging thing.

I want that game to go on forever!

Word to Cronos eating his own babies!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on September 23, 2008, 02:01:15 PM
Excalamation points!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on September 24, 2008, 12:35:36 PM
Quote from: hbionic on September 23, 2008, 02:00:09 PM
I just dipped my balls into God Of War for the 1st time!. WOW! Highly addicting.

Just for kicks I started the game on Hard. It's been an enjoyable waste of time. The last two nights I've been falling asleep around 3am playing this farging thing.

I want that game to go on forever!

Word to Cronos eating his own babies!

Welcome, my daughter...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 01, 2008, 12:34:07 AM
I accidentally beat God of War 2 thinking it was God of War 1.

I bought God of War 1 today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 01, 2008, 02:16:21 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 01, 2008, 11:29:10 AM
downloaded Pure demo. bad ass quad racing game. awesome graphics. im def. picking this one up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 02, 2008, 09:09:57 AM
(http://i33.tinypic.com/160564g.jpg)
(http://i34.tinypic.com/20awcw1.jpg)

Punchout for Wii is coming  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 02, 2008, 09:12:43 AM
that looks pretty bad ass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on October 02, 2008, 09:18:53 AM
That's one of my favorites of all time.  Not fair.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 02, 2008, 12:15:11 PM
I suppose it will have Mr Dream instead of Tyson.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on October 02, 2008, 02:15:09 PM
Actually, it will have Brett Myers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on October 02, 2008, 02:30:29 PM
When did Little Mac become a brother?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on October 03, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
awesome.  any of you have mario kart?  i want to race someone i know instead of little japanese boys.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on October 04, 2008, 11:47:14 AM
Picked up Star Wars Force Unleashed, so far it's just okay. The story is good but I'm only an hour in. The controls are annoying.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 04, 2008, 01:37:32 PM
Wii Fit, it works, or at least my fat ass felt the burn
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Magical_Retard on October 04, 2008, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 03, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
awesome.  any of you have mario kart?  i want to race someone i know instead of little japanese boys.

i just bought it. i reckon i can still beat the crap out of you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 16, 2008, 08:14:12 AM
I got the Beta for COD5, its awesome.  They just took COD4 and modded it out to make it WWII themed.  I'm buying it now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on October 16, 2008, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Magical_Retard on October 04, 2008, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 03, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
awesome.  any of you have mario kart?  i want to race someone i know instead of little japanese boys.

i just bought it. i reckon i can still beat the crap out of you.

PM me your code, I'll send you mine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 16, 2008, 12:39:59 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 16, 2008, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: Magical_Retard on October 04, 2008, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 03, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
awesome.  any of you have mario kart?  i want to race someone i know instead of little japanese boys.

i just bought it. i reckon i can still beat the crap out of you.

PM me your code, I'll send you mine.
No Pants is the only rule
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 16, 2008, 01:04:32 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 16, 2008, 08:14:12 AM
I got the Beta for COD5, its awesome.  They just took COD4 and modded it out to make it WWII themed.  I'm buying it now. 

beta...can you download this via xbox live?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 16, 2008, 01:31:12 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 16, 2008, 01:04:32 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 16, 2008, 08:14:12 AM
I got the Beta for COD5, its awesome.  They just took COD4 and modded it out to make it WWII themed.  I'm buying it now. 

beta...can you download this via xbox live?
yeah, if you preorder it you can get the code or you can just go to the call of duty site, and it takes about 3 days to get it sent to you

The Dog attacks instead of the Helo from COD4 is cool, and you can blow off limbs in this one. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 16, 2008, 02:04:58 PM
Make sure you go to www.gamestop.com/codbeta and register your receipt number. I got my code the day after I did that
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 17, 2008, 04:43:33 PM
Crap!  Got the Red Ring of Death.  Just sent it out.  What a project.

I'm sure my wife is very excited for the copious copulation I have in store for her over the next few weeks.  Either that or she'll have picked me up a new 360 on her way home today....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 29, 2008, 10:57:32 AM
Maybe this should go in the Movie thread too, but
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/10/29/hd-netflix-streaming-comes-to-xbox-360-first/

Netflix is going to offer 300 movies to start in HD for the 360
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 30, 2008, 11:50:32 AM
Anyone here play Fable 2?

I just beat Pure and need a new one
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 31, 2008, 01:12:40 AM
Fallout 3 is the better choice.

Fable 2 is a lot better than the first, but IMO it is still lacking. It still feels too linear ultimately. I didn't finish it yet though, but I moved over to Fallout 3 for now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 31, 2008, 08:53:55 AM
I loved Fallout 2 so many years ago, though it was buggy.  Wish I had a next gen system so I could play Fallout 3, would like to hear any thoughts on it from people who are playing it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 31, 2008, 11:41:37 AM
Fallout 3 is my next one. I just went over to IGN to see some videos. Looks badass.

Rented Fable 2 and I am hooked. I will prob end up buying it.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 31, 2008, 01:10:50 PM
Just got my xbox back-- they ended up sending me a "new" one.  Technically, it's just a different one...which is fine, but I had to redo all of my settings, even though I plugged in the old hard drive.  This one is WAY quieter than my last one for some reason.

I'm looking forward to Fallout 3.  A buddy has Fable 2, so I might borrow that from him in a month.  What about Farcry 2?  Anyone play that?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 03, 2008, 12:14:30 AM
just beat fable 2 tonight. there are still missions to do so ill keep playing it for sometime. really was a lot easier than i expected.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 03, 2008, 12:32:55 AM
This is an insane time for games. A lot of games out there that I want right now. Little Big Planet, Far Cry 2, and Dead Space are already out. Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, possibly Prince of Persia all to be released shortly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 03, 2008, 07:47:59 AM
Quote from: King Cole on November 03, 2008, 12:32:55 AM
This is an insane time for games. A lot of games out there that I want right now. Little Big Planet, Far Cry 2, and Dead Space are already out. Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, possibly Prince of Persia all to be released shortly.

I'm still playing Force Unleashed, but my wishlist is:
Fable 2
Fallout 3
Gears of War 2
Prince of Persia
Far Cry 2

No idea how I'm gonna find the time to play them all
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 03, 2008, 08:22:27 AM
i'm playing Force Unleashed now, just started basically...pretty fun game.  basically God of War for Star Wars
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 03, 2008, 08:41:10 AM
It gets a little repetitive, but the story is boner worthy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 03, 2008, 09:12:49 AM
There are a lot of good games out there.  Someone just lent me Lost Planet, which is better than I thought it would be.

I also picked up NHL 09 the other night on a whim...and because I wanted a break from Madden.  I know there are a couple of other NHL 09 guys out there-- any hints? This is my first foray into EA Hockey.

One targeted question, too-- I get that the left stick aims the puck and the right stick shoots.  But the left stick is also for skaking.  When I'm coming up on the net, how can I skate AND aim?  Do I need to stop skating to aim?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 04, 2008, 04:00:58 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 03, 2008, 07:47:59 AM
Quote from: King Cole on November 03, 2008, 12:32:55 AM
This is an insane time for games. A lot of games out there that I want right now. Little Big Planet, Far Cry 2, and Dead Space are already out. Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, possibly Prince of Persia all to be released shortly.

I'm still playing Force Unleashed, but my wishlist is:
Fable 2
Fallout 3
Gears of War 2
Prince of Persia
Far Cry 2

No idea how I'm gonna find the time to play them all

Did you see videos of Dead Space? That game looks really good. It didn't really get talked about a lot before release. Sort of a sleeper hit. I love survival horror games like that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2008, 09:40:46 AM
Got the COD5 beta demo the other night and its so cool. Just like COD4, but WW2 style which I was against at first, but its really not a big deal. The guns are not as cool, but they are diff. so that keeps it interesting. I love how if you kill 7 players in a row, instead of calling in a helicopter, you release the dogs! Those things are a bitch sometimes. The 3 levels that they give you are enough to keep me addicted til next week. I'm def. buying it now. Oh and you and another team mate can jump into a tank and blow shtein up.

The only bugs I noticed was spawn points, they seemed to be really off, sometimes dropping you right into the heat of battle, they need to shape that up to be more like COD4. Also the tanks are dirt slow...maybe some more speed would help
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 06, 2008, 09:45:56 AM
wwII tanks were dirt slow.  its really the same game at cod4, just based in the 1940's at least for MP, i have no idea what the single player is like. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2008, 11:28:53 AM
i know but they are def. not realistic. The M26 WW2 tank could reach 25 mph on road...these things move like 2 mph...and you can't crush anyone as far as I know. Need more juice!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 06, 2008, 11:31:21 AM
the dogs are deadly on hardcore, best part about the doggies is following them and stealing kills.  Also Martyrdom is clutch when the other team has dogs, you can take them all out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2008, 12:01:24 PM
i try to find a stairwell when the dogs are released...that way its one way up and you can just blast them away or stab the shtein out of them. i also love how body parts blow off if hit by grenade or other explosives  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 06, 2008, 12:06:38 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 06, 2008, 12:01:24 PM
i try to find a stairwell when the dogs are released...that way its one way up and you can just blast them away or stab the shtein out of them. i also love how body parts blow off if hit by grenade or other explosives  :yay :yay
on Makin, im hoping they dont fix the Sniper Tree in the back jungle, you just jump on the stone blocks, and can climb up, and snipe the whole time, its nasty man,  i went 14-1 just in that spot. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2008, 12:25:31 PM
no shtein...yea i saw some guys on the roof in tower, i think it is. but they were wide open. i just realized the trench gun blows people in half too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 07, 2008, 11:48:06 AM
Joker's fatality on DC Universe vs Mortal Combat

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38956.html


this game looks pretty awesome

http://www.worldscollide.com/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 17, 2008, 10:37:13 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 03, 2008, 08:41:10 AM
It gets a little repetitive, but the story is boner worthy

yeah, it was a great story, i beat it over the weekend.  obviously i had an idea on how it would turn out, but how it played into the overall storyline was pretty cool
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 17, 2008, 10:57:58 AM
Quote from: SunMo on November 07, 2008, 11:48:06 AM

this game looks pretty awesome

http://www.worldscollide.com/

Why would they make you enter your birthdate? What kind of kid would tell the truth?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 17, 2008, 02:26:47 PM
Sun, are you getting COD5? And allowed to play online?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 17, 2008, 04:34:46 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 17, 2008, 02:26:47 PMAnd allowed to play online?

ha
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 17, 2008, 05:04:43 PM
yeah, that was weird...haha
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 17, 2008, 11:25:08 PM
So, Zombie mode on COD5 is beyond awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 18, 2008, 01:10:42 AM
indeed man, that was fun although i had no idea what to do but you guys helped guide me through it pretty good. def. intense! if they had second floor it would help some...and a turret gun
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 18, 2008, 06:52:43 AM
Quote from: SunMo on November 17, 2008, 10:37:13 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on November 03, 2008, 08:41:10 AM
It gets a little repetitive, but the story is boner worthy

yeah, it was a great story, i beat it over the weekend.  obviously i had an idea on how it would turn out, but how it played into the overall storyline was pretty cool

I just made it onto the Death Star. Bringing down that Star Destroyer takes forever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 19, 2008, 12:32:07 AM
beat campaign mode on COD5..got the nazi zombie co-op game now. played a few times tonight and you can unlock the 2nd floor. was only upstairs for a few seconds and the game froze on everyone. very addicting.
pretty impressed with the campaign as well. seemed longer than COD4
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 19, 2008, 08:09:14 AM
Haven't been able to go onto my Xbox yet but apparently the new stuff like Avatars and the Netflix thing were added lastnight. In other news I cancelled my BB account and joined Netflix which is cheaper. Just a guess but the movies you're able to play online are probably the same free ones available through Xbox.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 19, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
Signed into xbox live a little bit ago and got the update. I like it, way better visually and organized better. The avatars are kinda gay, but whatever
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 19, 2008, 01:58:31 PM
is it faster?  I hate how slow the old blade is when you get a message in game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 19, 2008, 02:56:39 PM
it seems faster...i don't know its hard to tell i just updated it and downloaded COD5 to my hard drive so it not running the dvd player all the time. havn't had the chance for messages etc...i like it way better
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 19, 2008, 03:20:35 PM
People seem to be having audio issues when using HDMI with this. Not everyone, but random people. The audio just doesn't work with random people so they need to go back to using other cables.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 20, 2008, 06:52:14 AM
Downloaded all the new conent lastnight, did my avatar and everything else. The new setup is really cool, much better than those stupid blades. The Netflix thing is freakin sweet...I thought the library of movies was going to suck but I found 4 or 5 movies I wanted to watch right off the bat.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 20, 2008, 07:59:19 AM
yeah, i liked the new setup.  I copied COD5 to the harddrive and its so quiet now.  I really need to invest in a larger harddrive now.  I'll be resuming my netflix account today, and cant wait to see how well that works. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 20, 2008, 08:00:27 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 19, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
Signed into xbox live a little bit ago and got the update. I like it, way better visually and organized better. The avatars are kinda gay, but whatever

I'll second this.  

I like the update quite a bit...other than the stupid avatar thing.  I really like playing the games from the hard drive, I like that they've expanded the chats to eight people, and the interface is a definite upgrade.  The avatar thing is weird to me, though...because it's such a blatant ripoff of the wii, and because they look so farging stupid.  For IGY-- [seinfeld]Whoooo's the marketing genius who came up with that one?  I mean, really...."[/seinfeld].

Anyway, the update is great....the avatar thing is retarded.  I want to see what dumbasses actually pay to upgrade the clothes and crap on those things.

On an unrelated note, newegg.com has Prey for $10 with free shipping, which seems pretty cheap.  Anyone here play it?  Worth it for $10?  I know it's been around awhile, but the reviews were pretty solid.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 20, 2008, 08:02:48 AM
Actually, I have a HDD question-- I have the 20 gig hard drive and maybe only a gig or so of stuff on it that I can see, but only 12.2 is showing as free.  Does system info take that much space on the HDD, or is something wrong with the one I have?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 20, 2008, 09:09:16 AM
i never played prey.  As far as the HDD, im always around 10-13gb's even when i dont have any downloaded games, might be a corrupt HDD, or i just read up and basically all users are limited to 13gb's, the rest is leftover for saves.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 20, 2008, 09:15:44 AM
yea i am thinking about getting the larger hard drive as well now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 20, 2008, 11:33:47 AM
Microsoft is happy to hear it.  It's kind of bullshtein that you can't use one of the usb ports to attach a freestanding HDD.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 20, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Really though I am not sure I need to upgrade. The only game I play consistently has been COD4 an COD5 the past year. So I don't see the need to upload any of the other games I own when they basically sit on the shelf. I usually play the hell out of the game or beat it and trade it in for a new one so, farg microsoft I'm not buying the hard drive unless I find a need
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 20, 2008, 12:28:29 PM
I figure I'll keep the sports games I play a lot on there, and whatever fps I'm into at the moment on there temporarily.  I haven't checked to see how much space they take up yet, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 22, 2008, 12:21:24 AM
i think its a good 6-8 GBs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 22, 2008, 01:07:54 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 20, 2008, 08:00:27 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 19, 2008, 11:34:43 AM
Signed into xbox live a little bit ago and got the update. I like it, way better visually and organized better. The avatars are kinda gay, but whatever

I'll second this. 

I like the update quite a bit...other than the stupid avatar thing.  I really like playing the games from the hard drive, I like that they've expanded the chats to eight people, and the interface is a definite upgrade.  The avatar thing is weird to me, though...because it's such a blatant ripoff of the wii, and because they look so farging stupid.  For IGY-- [seinfeld]Whoooo's the marketing genius who came up with that one?  I mean, really...."[/seinfeld].

Anyway, the update is great....the avatar thing is retarded.  I want to see what dumbasses actually pay to upgrade the clothes and crap on those things.

On an unrelated note, newegg.com has Prey for $10 with free shipping, which seems pretty cheap.  Anyone here play it?  Worth it for $10?  I know it's been around awhile, but the reviews were pretty solid.

Absolutely. Excellent game. Pick it up ASAP. One of the best and most underrated FPS on the 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 24, 2008, 08:11:50 AM
Quote from: mussa on November 22, 2008, 12:21:24 AM
i think its a good 6-8 GBs

Yeah, I was surprised.  I thought it would be more like 2-3 gigs.  I have NHL 09 and Madden 09 loaded and they take up about 7 gig apiece.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 24, 2008, 09:38:14 AM
I signed back up for netflix, 8.99 unlimited streaming, its awesome.  My only complaints are they need more HD stuff, and I tried to watch Medal Of Honor, and they only had an hour of it available. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on November 24, 2008, 11:02:51 AM
Anyone play Left 4 Dead? I watched some of the gameplay on youtube and killing zombie's is always fun. Might be a game I get down the line after I finish the 5 other games I want to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 24, 2008, 11:12:50 AM
Joel was talking about that one in the game thread yesterday.  He seems to like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 24, 2008, 11:15:14 AM
The demo is online. I liked it and will prob. buy it down the line as well used. The graphics were nothing special...sort of bland, not a lot of detail. But game play was simple...shoot a lot. Picking up objects was sort of a pain in the ass, but I'm sure gets easier as you play. The cool thing is, the zombie's always respawn...if your not constantly moving, they will keep coming at you even if you think you killed them all.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 25, 2008, 11:42:20 AM
Made it to level 15 last night on zombie mode for COD5. A good tactic to use is to try and keep the last zombie alive. Have one guy run circles around the zombie and lead it away, while the other players board up the windows and get better weapons. This worked out great, but you have to be paying attention to how long they have been coming in and constantly asking your players how many zombies they have in front of them. This is key once you open up the hell room. Try it.

Also a player showed me last night a ledge by the steps in the main bottom room. This is how players got to rounds 70, it was a glitch an you could just sit up there and pick off the zombies. Now if you try it, the 2nd time you jump for the ledge it knock you down and you need to be revived.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on December 05, 2008, 05:34:01 PM
Played roughly 2 hours of Fable 2, its friggen spectacular.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 05, 2008, 06:58:18 PM
great game, its so addicting
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 06, 2008, 12:43:30 AM
It is much improved from Fable which was way overhyped. There is a lot much more to do in Fable 2, even though the main quest is incredibly short again.

Not game of the year, but they definitely improved from Fable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 06, 2008, 01:39:17 AM
got to level 17 in zombie mode on cod5. 461 is the highest kill count. thats right 461 dead zombies
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 06, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
I bought a Wii.  I haven't hooked it up yet.  You all care.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 06, 2008, 08:33:33 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 06, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
I bought a Wii.  I haven't hooked it up yet.  You all care.

Got one for a family Christmas present.  Trying to decide if I want to risk putting it on my HD television (risk my son breaking the screen with the remote) or put it on the old TV in the back room.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 07, 2008, 11:34:55 AM
just get rid of the kid, problem solved
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on December 07, 2008, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 06, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
I bought a Wii.  I haven't hooked it up yet.  You all care.

Virtual crack cocaine, right there...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 07, 2008, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on December 06, 2008, 08:33:33 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 06, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
I bought a Wii.  I haven't hooked it up yet.  You all care.

Got one for a family Christmas present.  Trying to decide if I want to risk putting it on my HD television (risk my son breaking the screen with the remote) or put it on the old TV in the back room.

Does the Wii even do HD?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on December 07, 2008, 01:02:58 PM
while not 1080i or whatever. The component video cables do wonders on a HDTV.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 07, 2008, 01:03:37 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on December 07, 2008, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on December 06, 2008, 08:33:33 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 06, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
I bought a Wii.  I haven't hooked it up yet.  You all care.

Got one for a family Christmas present.  Trying to decide if I want to risk putting it on my HD television (risk my son breaking the screen with the remote) or put it on the old TV in the back room.

Does the Wii even do HD?

I've got no idea.  If not, makes the choice easier.  Back room it is, and more football/baseball/hockey on HDTV!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 07, 2008, 01:18:15 PM
Wii's graphics are comparable to slightly better than PS2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 07, 2008, 02:52:36 PM
you cant compare teh Wii to the PS3 or 360, its all about fun with the Wii, and by fun i mean gay shtein that makes you feel like your 11 again
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 07, 2008, 04:24:04 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on December 07, 2008, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 06, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
I bought a Wii.  I haven't hooked it up yet.  You all care.

Virtual crack cocaine, right there...

That's what I'm worried about.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 07, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Wii is fun as shtein but it got a little old for me after a while, it basically only comes out when I have family or other guests over.  But for the first year or so I played it a lot.  I did buy WiiFit about a month ago though and it actually is a lot more of a workout than I imagined.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 09, 2008, 11:23:24 AM
I used my parents Nexflix account to get free Netflix over my 360.  If you know someone with a Netflix account who doesn't use it to watch things instantly, it's the way to go.  Super easy to set it up.  I doubt I'll really use it all that much, but for free it was worth checking out.....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 09, 2008, 01:56:36 PM
wrong thread dope
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 09, 2008, 02:05:48 PM
no its the right thread mr. ps2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 09, 2008, 02:06:54 PM
you can download games for your PS2 through Netflix?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 09, 2008, 02:09:05 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 09, 2008, 02:15:36 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 09, 2008, 02:06:54 PM
you can download games for your PS2 through Netflix?

You can stream Netflix online movies through your XBox (or through your computer, or through a proprietary device made by some company named Roku).

So, since he found a new use for his XBox, it's relevant.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 09, 2008, 03:19:08 PM
It is indeed.  And the quality is better than I thought it would be.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 09, 2008, 06:55:36 PM
title of this thread is 'video game thread,' not 'other shtein you can do with a video game console thread.'   that's my story and I'm sticking to it

one last question:  so what you're saying is that if I get the downloads through someone who has Netflix but doesn't use that feature,  I can put pornography on my PS2? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 09, 2008, 07:58:46 PM
No, xbox 360.  You can get cheap games for the PS2 or play your porn DVDs in it...that's about it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 09, 2008, 08:28:39 PM
k, got it.

so can I use your parents' Netflix account to download some porn, or not?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on December 09, 2008, 09:23:59 PM
Who pays for porn?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 15, 2008, 02:27:05 PM
Hooked up the Wii Saturday.  I think I may have to see an Orthopedist soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Cerevant on December 15, 2008, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 15, 2008, 02:27:05 PM
Hooked up the Wii Saturday.  I think I may have to see an Orthopedist soon.

Just wait until you start playing with it! ;D

(Posted from the Internet Channel)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 15, 2008, 08:12:38 PM
I just got Lumines for the PSP.  Fantastic puzzle game, really great.  Music works with the game so well it's ridiculous.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 15, 2008, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: Cerevant on December 15, 2008, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 15, 2008, 02:27:05 PM
Hooked up the Wii Saturday.  I think I may have to see an Orthopedist soon.

Just wait until you start playing with it! ;D

(Posted from the Internet Channel)

Nerd.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on December 16, 2008, 12:26:42 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 15, 2008, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: Cerevant on December 15, 2008, 07:50:26 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 15, 2008, 02:27:05 PM
Hooked up the Wii Saturday.  I think I may have to see an Orthopedist soon.

Just wait until you start playing with it! ;D

(Posted from the Internet Channel)

Nerd.

Pot meet kettle....and fight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 16, 2008, 12:32:57 PM
I'll totally Wii-box him!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 17, 2008, 12:32:07 PM
Went and got a used Madden 09 last night, the football bug is just too much right now I need football all the time. Any current players of 09? Do they have updated rosters? I tried going to online play menu, usually it gives you auto updates there, but nothing came up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 17, 2008, 12:36:34 PM
I've been playing with a friend.  There was a roster update the other day, actually that really impacted the rankings of some of the teams. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 17, 2008, 12:37:20 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 17, 2008, 12:32:07 PM
Went and got a used Madden 09 last night, the football bug is just too much right now I need football all the time. Any current players of 09? Do they have updated rosters? I tried going to online play menu, usually it gives you auto updates there, but nothing came up.

Just don't forget to create a QB "Smoker" that gets intercepted by a tough-as-nails defender "Murphy."
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 17, 2008, 03:23:35 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on December 17, 2008, 12:36:34 PM
I've been playing with a friend.  There was a roster update the other day, actually that really impacted the rankings of some of the teams. 

Where do I go for the roster update? Is there a specific section I should be going to?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hunt on December 17, 2008, 03:38:00 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 17, 2008, 03:23:35 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on December 17, 2008, 12:36:34 PM
I've been playing with a friend.  There was a roster update the other day, actually that really impacted the rankings of some of the teams. 

Where do I go for the roster update? Is there a specific section I should be going to?

go into the option to play an online game.  before you advance to the screen where you would select your team, it will download the roster update.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 17, 2008, 06:53:10 PM
thanks  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 22, 2008, 01:10:12 PM
Got Fallout 3 as an early Christmas gift.  Obviously a good game, but a little too much wandering around and talking to people for my taste.  I also got two Far Cry 2 discs-- so I'm going to have to trade one in.

I'm thinking of trading it in for one of the following-- any suggestions from people who have played them? Any other suggestions?

-NBA Live 09
-Left 4 Dead
-Dead Space
-Mass Effect
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on December 22, 2008, 02:12:30 PM
Z -Left 4 Dead and Dead Space have demos available for play on xbox
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 22, 2008, 02:41:55 PM
Oh, cool.  I'll check them out.  You play either of them? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on December 22, 2008, 04:49:58 PM
L4D if you like high octane shooters and fun online play.

Dead Space if you like Resident Evil type survival action horror games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 22, 2008, 05:31:35 PM
Left 4 Dead is getting a lot of good reviews. I played the demo and I'll prob. eventually buy it. It's all about the online co-op mode though and you have to reply on your team just as much as yourself  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 31, 2008, 05:45:57 PM
If Cerevant becomes my Wii friend, can I beat him at baseball?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 31, 2008, 09:08:39 PM
Yes, but not at hockey.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 31, 2008, 11:26:40 PM
I'm no hockey fan mind you, but I think the southern hockey teams have been ruling of late, eh?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 01, 2009, 09:18:28 AM
Canada considers the entire U.S. to be "southern," so yes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Phanatic on January 01, 2009, 01:53:06 PM
Got Wii this Christmas and we went out and got Smash Brothers Brawl recently. We've not stopped playing the damn thing for two days straight! Reminds me of a friendlier version of mortal combat or street fighter. My 6 year old is kicking all of our asses all over the screen. Little bastich!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 01, 2009, 01:56:12 PM
Finished Fable 2 lastnight, ridiculously fun game but the ending flat out sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 05, 2009, 12:14:29 PM
My wife and I played guitar hero the other day at a friend's house.  Neither of us had played before.  She's much better than I am.  It's obvious why that game has made so much money though, it was a blast.  I haven't laughed that hard in a very long time.  Watching her "shred" as she called it nearly made me piss myself laughing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 05, 2009, 01:48:29 PM
Ended up getting a bunch of games for the holidays. 

Just finished Fallout 3.  I liked a lot about it...but I'm not big on the whole wandering around and talking to people thing.  I try to avoid that in real life.  Overall, it was a really solid game.  Bleak, but solid. I thought they did a great job on the graphics for the landscapes, but I think they could have done a better job on the people in the dialog sections....for whatever that's worth.  I still have a bunch of side quest things that I could do, but I'm not sure I'll go back to do it...just takes too much time to do what seems like menial stuff.

Far Cry 2 is next on deck, I think.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 06, 2009, 03:18:27 PM
I was going to ask you about Fallout 3. I'll prob give it a rent sometime soon
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 06, 2009, 05:00:46 PM
Fallout 3 can only be experienced to its fullest if you do what Zanshin doesn't like to do. Explore, sidequests, etc. If you just go through the main quest, it isn't very long at all. 10-15 hours probably. Overall you can spend easily over 150 hours on everything else. Still a good game doing just the main quest, but I wouldn't buy the game if that is all you are going to do. If you like more, then definitely worth a buy.

I highly recommend Dead Space as people asked about it earlier. It is a really good game. Excellent graphics and more to it than your typical survival horror game. You can build credits and buy things in the game, among other things.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 07, 2009, 10:58:17 PM
I just got to level 29 in zombie mode on COD5 via glitch and the farger lost connection. lost stats and everything. i had over 1500 kills and going...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 09, 2009, 11:44:17 AM
Once again, CF is not representative of the general public (http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/the-tech-observer/2008/12/12/nintendo-is-trouncing-its-competitors).

Although, I don't think anyone on here actually bought a PS3, so that is in line.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 09, 2009, 12:01:49 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 09, 2009, 11:44:17 AM
Once again, CF is not representative of the general public (http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/the-tech-observer/2008/12/12/nintendo-is-trouncing-its-competitors).

Although, I don't think anyone on here actually bought a PS3, so that is in line.

Ninetendo's been killing the 360 and PS3 in console sales and it's not even close, but as far as games go - which is how the 360 makes its money - the 360 has sold double the games of the PS3 and Wii combined.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on January 09, 2009, 12:04:11 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on January 09, 2009, 12:01:49 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 09, 2009, 11:44:17 AM
Once again, CF is not representative of the general public (http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/the-tech-observer/2008/12/12/nintendo-is-trouncing-its-competitors).

Although, I don't think anyone on here actually bought a PS3, so that is in line.

Ninetendo's been killing the 360 and PS3 in console sales and it's not even close, but as far as games go - which is how the 360 makes its money - the 360 has sold double the games of the PS3 and Wii combined.

I don't think that's true at all.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 09, 2009, 12:08:25 PM
wii games blow though, other than guitar hero there is nothing i want to play
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 09, 2009, 12:08:27 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on January 09, 2009, 12:04:11 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on January 09, 2009, 12:01:49 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 09, 2009, 11:44:17 AM
Once again, CF is not representative of the general public (http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/the-tech-observer/2008/12/12/nintendo-is-trouncing-its-competitors).

Although, I don't think anyone on here actually bought a PS3, so that is in line.

Ninetendo's been killing the 360 and PS3 in console sales and it's not even close, but as far as games go - which is how the 360 makes its money - the 360 has sold double the games of the PS3 and Wii combined.

I don't think that's true at all.

During the last E3 they showed the Wii and PS3's games sold at something like 11 million while the 360 was close to 24 million, considering the 360 released Fable 2 and the best selling game this year in GOW2 I can't see that gap being closed. I'll try to find a link regarding games sales.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Wingspan on January 09, 2009, 12:13:52 PM
no need. don't care all that much
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 09, 2009, 12:23:19 PM
Quote from: SunMo on January 09, 2009, 12:08:25 PM
wii games blow though, other than guitar hero there is nothing i want to play

Don't they have it for XBox anyway?

I enjoy the Wii stuff, but even when I played more video games, I was never a "gamer" as many of you are.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 09, 2009, 01:36:44 PM
I really dont play the Wii unless we have friends over.  I play my 360 all the time
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 09, 2009, 01:37:11 PM
the other factor for 360 is its been out a good year or 2 before the wii and PS3 so sales are way higher
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on January 09, 2009, 01:38:09 PM
I literally cannot imagine a more boring topic of conversation.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 09, 2009, 01:39:58 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on January 09, 2009, 01:38:09 PM
I literally cannot imagine a more boring topic of conversation.
RJS would love Left 4 Dead
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 09, 2009, 01:44:27 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on January 09, 2009, 01:38:09 PM
I literally cannot imagine a more boring topic of conversation.

Whatever you say, Savory.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on January 09, 2009, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on January 09, 2009, 01:39:58 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on January 09, 2009, 01:38:09 PM
I literally cannot imagine a more boring topic of conversation.
RJS would love Left 4 Dead

Now that is a conversation I can get behind. I've heard great things.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 09, 2009, 02:05:40 PM
Zombie Mode on COD5 is pretty good too, but Left 4 Dead is supposed to be one of the best games of the year.  I havent had the chance yet to pick it up. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 15, 2009, 12:55:29 PM
well it seems my xbox took a shtein. got the 3 red ring of death. what do I have to do to get a new one?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 15, 2009, 01:12:24 PM
You have to give them a call.  The number is on the microsoft site.  They'll try a couple of things to fix it, which invariably won't work, then they'll email you a UPS postage thing.  You box up the xbox (and nothing else-- you keep the hard drive) and take it to a UPS store or an Office Depot to ship out.  In my case, Microsoft got mine and didn't attempt to fix it, they just sent a refurb out on that same day.  Whole process takes about a week and a half/two weeks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 15, 2009, 01:13:19 PM
All of the above is assuming you're still within the three-year warranty window.  They didn't give me a hard time at all.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: shorebird on January 15, 2009, 01:15:25 PM
Not to mention that the refurbed one you get might only last 6 months like my boys did.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 15, 2009, 01:15:47 PM
yeah, i'm on my 4th one, this one finally seems to be ok
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on January 15, 2009, 01:25:08 PM
I'm only on my second one but honestly I haven't played my refurbed one as much. Getting the 3 rings is actually a blessing considering you'll get it fixed for free, my boy had 1 ring in the lower quadrant and it wasn't covered.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 15, 2009, 02:51:58 PM
I just signed in microsoft live and went through the request a repair. Says it's covered for the red ring. Mine has 3 lights. I'm going to ship it to them.


Weird thing is i just had turned it on and got into a game of COD5 online and it just froze during play. I couldn't get to dashboard. I rebooted and it did it 2 more times, then it got the rings. Game over

Ahhh good ol microsoft products
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 15, 2009, 03:21:39 PM
Yeah, that's how it works.  I was in the middle of a game of Halo, and it was game over....started back up and froze, and then it was the consistent rings.  Better to get it taken care of now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 15, 2009, 04:11:22 PM
just took it to UPS store. see how long this will take  :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 15, 2009, 08:30:39 PM
I've sent mine in 3 seperate times. Twice I got it back in 2 weeks flat, and the box came in like 3 days. The third time though was a disaster. It took like 2 weeks for the box to arrive and 4 weeks for my Xbox to arrive. When I got it back it looked dinged up. Like they took parts from other broken down 360's to fix mine. Which is what they usually do.

But if your Xbox breaks twice you can put in a request for a new console. So if this happens again I'd try that.

I eventually bought a brand new one at Best Buy with their 2 year replacement warranty. No worries about shipping mine in to MS for at least 2 years and also the warranty for the 3 lights expired for my launch console anyway, so I'd have to pay. No way do I pay money to that company for something that is a lazy and faulty design. Plus with my experience both of my repaired consoles broke within 5 months of getting them back. Just not worth the repeat hassle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 20, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
took 5 days for my xbox to get to microsoft. hopefully have it back by Feb  :-\
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 27, 2009, 02:16:46 PM
well its been 12 days and my xbox is in route back to my door. not bad...

in the meantime I have fired up the old NES and actually got a emulator for my mac and found this online because its impossible to play with the keyboard:

http://www.retrousb.com/index.php?productID=116

Found all the games here:

http://www.coolrom.com/roms.php
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 29, 2009, 09:07:09 AM
2 weeks exactly, xbox should be here today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 01, 2009, 02:43:42 PM
I played a bunch of Left 4 Dead last night. Awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 01, 2009, 05:44:19 PM
dork, go to a bar like a man
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 01, 2009, 10:48:48 PM
I played when I got home from the bar. I hate video games but love zombies, I decided to get drunk and play the zombie video game. You know, take a chance on something special. So it was a big night for me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 01, 2009, 11:05:46 PM
You got xbox rjs?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 02, 2009, 03:50:57 AM
Been owning noobs on XBox live in Gears Of War 2 on my friends account. I love that game. And the torque bow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 02, 2009, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: Munson on February 02, 2009, 03:50:57 AM
Been owning noobs....

Could not sound any geekier.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 02, 2009, 08:58:01 AM
if he would of said pwning noobs then, yes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 02, 2009, 10:34:58 AM
i accidentally drunk bought an xbox the other day.  what should i play?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 02, 2009, 10:53:44 AM
Call of Duty World At War is fun if you like to see limbs blown off, and using flamethrowers. 

NHL09 is a must own game imo.

Madden is overrated, and i play NCAA09 over it

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 02, 2009, 11:01:45 AM
yeah hockey is basically the reason i got it.  a few of my buddies have bought them recently and i want to play them online.

how is fallout 3?  i've heard it's set here in DC and arlington.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 02, 2009, 11:06:09 AM
i havent played it, i think KingCole and SD play it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 02, 2009, 11:08:03 AM
xbox or 360?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 02, 2009, 11:17:55 AM
Gears of War 1 and 2 are great shooters
Fable 2 is fun as farg but if you're not into exploring and all that stuff you won't like it
Rainbow 6 Vegas 1 is fun and you can probably find it for $20
Call of Duty 4
Bioshock is probably my favorite next gen game - it's a shooter
Assasins Creed - graphically the best next gen game, gets a little repetitive
Mass Effect - long ass game, graphically average, it's an RPG/FPS mix - you get to bang an alien
Ninja Gaiden 2 - not as good as the first one
Star Wars Force Unleashed - fun but disappointing

I don't play sports games so I can't help you there
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 02, 2009, 11:20:45 AM
word. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 02, 2009, 01:18:39 PM
-Madden is worth getting, if you can get it on the cheap. 
-NHL 09 just might be the best sports game I've ever owned.  Ridiculously fun and deep.  Great game.
-Bioshock. Great game. Ending was a little on the anticlimactic side, but getting there was a lot of fun.
-Halo 3. I still throw that in for multiplayer fun. 
-Fallout 3.  Was sort of fun...but there's a lot of walking around and talking to people. I know people who loved it.  I didn't love it, but I can understand why some people did. I'd be surprised if I ever pop it back in.  Come to think of it, I should probably sell the thing. It is set in DC.
-Lost Planet.  A friend lent this to me and it was more fun that I thought it would be.  You can probably get it for $10, if you like shooters and wanted to give it a shot.
-FarCry 2.  Good game, but different than what I expected.  It's sort of like Grand Theft Auto set in Africa. Graphics are cool.
-NBA 09. It was developed by the same team that did NHL 09, and it's okay...but not nearly as good as NHL 09. I'm not a huge basketball fan, though. Good change-of-pace game, but I'm not building any dynasties.
-Call of Duty 4.  I liked it a lot. I know people on here loved the online play, but I got bored with it.  I actually liked the story better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 02, 2009, 01:24:28 PM
i completely forgot about GTAIV if you dont already have it, its awesome.  Plus new levels are coming out February 17th http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_and_Damned
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 02, 2009, 02:03:58 PM
Call of Duty 4 and 5 - awesome online play and gameplay. 4 got game of the year, 5 is basically the same but in WW2. COD5 with zombie mode is a new great online game.
Assassins Creed - everything everyone else said
Halo 3 - great co-op missions. good online play, but COD series won me over more than Halo
Madden 09 - best madden of next gen era, but still lacking in franchise mode.
Fable 2---rent before you buy. not for everyone
Bioshock - also won game of the year
GTA4 - lots of games
Mercenaries 2 - blow up shtein

I spend most of my playing on COD5 and now Madden occasionally. To me they both have very high replay value. I didn't know NHL was so cool, I'll have to rent that. Also I was thinking of an NBA game if anyone can suggest one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 02, 2009, 02:29:13 PM
Mussa...if you even casually like hockey, you should try NHL 09. Great sports game.  They struck a great balance...someone could pick it up for the first time and play with what I think are pretty intuitive controls (using mostly both sticks), but it's tough enough that it takes some serious practice to master the simple controls. They have every player in the majors, the AHL, and all of the European leagues, and the Be a Pro mode where you work your way up from the third line of an AHL affiliate is great. Excellent graphics, too...better than Madden in a lot of ways.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 02, 2009, 05:24:43 PM
The Orange Box is a must-play. Half Life 2 is a great game and so are the expansions, but Portal is one of the funnest games you'll ever play, and Team Fortress 2 has fun online play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 02, 2009, 05:28:41 PM
I just started on the Orange Box.  Game gives me a headache...not the euphemistic kind, but an actual ache in my head.  Not sure why.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 02, 2009, 09:56:13 PM
The lack of mentioning of Gears Of War 1 and 2 in the last few posts makes me cry on the inside.


Also, this new Halo Wars game looks farging awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 02, 2009, 10:14:20 PM
Gears of War 1 and 2 are incredibly overrated. Both are awful online and only 2 has an excellent single player campaign.

Sure they have great graphics and gore, but I prefer more depth to my games. The weapons are lame, and there are no elements to build up your character.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 02, 2009, 10:20:19 PM
The Chainsaw Lancer is awesome, as is the Torque Bow. Lame my ass.

The story line is also great.


And I love the online play.....Some of the ways players glitch is lame, but you get that with a lot of games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on February 02, 2009, 10:27:10 PM
They're ok. Don't see what's so special about the Torque Bow. There is nothing really unique about it, but maybe I'm just used to playing superior games.

The Lancer is cool when you chainsaw someone, but overall it is pretty much just a fancy way to melee someone, and other than that it is a basic assault rifle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 02, 2009, 10:44:41 PM
Quote from: Munson on February 02, 2009, 09:56:13 PM
The lack of mentioning of Gears Of War 1 and 2 in the last few posts makes me cry on the inside.


they were the first games I mentioned a few posts back

I use the Lancer and the Sniper rifle. Don't like the torque bow or the flame thrower. The mortor is crap.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 03, 2009, 12:30:28 AM
You people playing shooters on consoles disgust me. Viva la WASD!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 03, 2009, 12:53:07 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 02, 2009, 10:44:41 PM
Quote from: Munson on February 02, 2009, 09:56:13 PM
The lack of mentioning of Gears Of War 1 and 2 in the last few posts makes me cry on the inside.


they were the first games I mentioned a few posts back

I use the Lancer and the Sniper rifle. Don't like the torque bow or the flame thrower. The mortor is crap.

Love the Torque Bow, outside of the gnasher shotty it's what I've got the most kills with.

I used the sniper a lot in Gears 1, but it's much more difficult (at least I've found it to be so far) to get a head shot with the sniper in Gears 2...I still use it when I find it, but it's not a must get for me like it was in Gears 1 on maps like Gridlock.

I enjoy the mortor, but I think some of the kills it gets are pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 03, 2009, 08:21:16 AM
Saints Row isnt bad if you want to buy a 10 dollar game that involves being Gangsta.  I dont know how good the new one is that came out, but i'll wait until it gets down to 20 bucks to buy it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 03, 2009, 09:02:19 AM
I have the first Gears of War and just couldn't seem to get into it...and I don't know why.  Seems like I should like it.  I didn't hate it, but I got bored with it pretty quickly.  Haven't tried the second one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 03, 2009, 09:02:22 AM
i just sent Left 4 Dead back, wasn't impressed with the setup...the gameplay was good, but i like a good campaign

getting Afro Samurai sent next, that looks badass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 03, 2009, 09:15:57 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 03, 2009, 09:02:19 AM
I have the first Gears of War and just couldn't seem to get into it...and I don't know why.  Seems like I should like it.  I didn't hate it, but I got bored with it pretty quickly.  Haven't tried the second one.
same here, i had the first one, took it back to gamestop after 5 days
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 03, 2009, 09:18:51 AM
Quote from: SunMo on February 03, 2009, 09:02:22 AM
i just sent Left 4 Dead back, wasn't impressed with the setup...the gameplay was good, but i like a good campaign

getting Afro Samurai sent next, that looks badass

Shut up your face. Mass murdering zombies is good no matter what the 'campaign' entails.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 03, 2009, 05:39:55 PM
Buy.com has The Orange Box for $20.

http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/88953/half-life-2-the-orange-box-ps3-wteam-fortress-2-and-portal/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 03, 2009, 05:48:10 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 03, 2009, 09:02:19 AM
I have the first Gears of War and just couldn't seem to get into it...and I don't know why.  Seems like I should like it.  I didn't hate it, but I got bored with it pretty quickly.  Haven't tried the second one.

While the first one's story was pretty interesting, I highly enjoyed the second one's story and co-op a lot more. Took a lot longer to beat too, if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on February 03, 2009, 06:13:33 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 03, 2009, 05:39:55 PM
Buy.com has The Orange Box for $20.

http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/88953/half-life-2-the-orange-box-ps3-wteam-fortress-2-and-portal/

Gamestop and EB both have it new for $20 as well.  I got Bioshock used and The Orange Box for less than $40. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 03, 2009, 06:41:31 PM
The Orange Box was not a big hit with me, although it got great reviews.

I just downloaded SKATE 2 demo and Resident Evil 5. Skate looks better than last one...cool additions are you can get off your board and walk and also there are move-able objects, so you can set-up some cool stuff. Demo kinda sucks, its timed so you can't just dick around for as long as you like.

Resident Evil 5 demo is just bad. The whole aiming system is just really slow and tough. Your character is sluggish, the controls are HORRIBLE. To reload or to swing your knife you have to combine buttons. To switch weapons you have to hit 3-4 buttons before even getting your weapon out. For a game that took that long to come out and have that much praise, to me its a big disappointment. Don't know if the other RE's were like this or what. Otherwise the game has so much potential, amazing graphics, zombies from africa...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 03, 2009, 11:21:47 PM
Quote from: mussa on February 03, 2009, 06:41:31 PM


Resident Evil 5 demo is just bad. The whole aiming system is just really slow and tough. Your character is sluggish, the controls are HORRIBLE. To reload or to swing your knife you have to combine buttons. To switch weapons you have to hit 3-4 buttons before even getting your weapon out. For a game that took that long to come out and have that much praise, to me its a big disappointment. Don't know if the other RE's were like this or what. Otherwise the game has so much potential, amazing graphics, zombies from africa...

i have to agree. I played the demo for about 15 minutes and then deleted it.  Im not sure how it turned out so awful so far.   RE4 was amazing, so I had high hopes for this one. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 04, 2009, 07:48:25 AM
My Gamertag is:  Jeru Da Damaja 

I'm usually playing COD World at War
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 04, 2009, 08:12:24 AM
Don't lie... come clean.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 04, 2009, 03:08:57 PM
I was thinking about picking up fight night round 3 to play with a friend of mine online.  Anyone here have it?  Worth the $20?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 04, 2009, 08:03:57 PM
oh hell yes

great game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 04, 2009, 08:25:55 PM
picked up SKATE 2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 04, 2009, 08:47:24 PM
I play at my friends house on his gamer tag, Mode4566....always Gears of War 2. Played Halo 3 quite a lot until Gears 1 came out.



The more I read about Halo Wars, the more excited I get for it. Seems like it's going to be real bad ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 05, 2009, 02:28:17 PM
i haven't even hooked up my xbox yet but i went out and got nhl09 at lunch.  might leave early to go play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 05, 2009, 02:41:03 PM
if anybody wants to play the most bad ass basketball game ever..hit up NBA2k 09

by far the most ridiculous graphics to date, blows EA's NBA live out---the only pitfall is the 5-5 online play
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 05, 2009, 02:53:31 PM
i was watching some dude play that at best buy today, from 10 feet away i seriously thought it was a real game on tv.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 05, 2009, 02:57:09 PM
what if it was real and he was faking it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 05, 2009, 03:26:30 PM
you just blew my mind.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 05, 2009, 03:35:08 PM
What if the game was playing itself and he was fake?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 05, 2009, 03:40:57 PM
i was actually in burger king.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 05, 2009, 03:44:03 PM
http://jalopnik.com/5146932/halo-warthog-comes-to-life

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/02/Real-Halo-Warthog.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 05, 2009, 04:01:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIMJ6kyFfIQ&eurl=http://jalopnik.com/5146932/halo-warthog-comes-to-life&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 06, 2009, 09:29:55 AM
so i have to buy a special adapter for my xbox to hook it up to my wireless network?  it's not just a regular wireless card?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 06, 2009, 09:37:36 AM
yes

or you can run your ethernet cable right into the xbox
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 06, 2009, 09:38:38 AM
Or you can use a wireless ethernet bridge.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 06, 2009, 03:35:59 PM
or you can go farg yourself
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on February 06, 2009, 03:48:07 PM
mussa, I don't think that will get his system running
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 06, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
i'll try and report back.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 08, 2009, 12:22:08 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 06, 2009, 09:29:55 AM
so i have to buy a special adapter for my xbox to hook it up to my wireless network?  it's not just a regular wireless card?

i got suckered into buying the xbox wireless adaptor - laziness or just lack of imagination on my part at the time.  That being said  - it has worked perfect from the time of purchase on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 08, 2009, 03:05:17 AM
So I was doing some reading around, and I remebered how the Halo movie got stalled....so I sort of expected the same thing for the Gears movie, but it is apparently still progressing. They wanna have it out by Summer 2010 but I doubt it gets done that soon.

I just hope they don't farg it up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 08, 2009, 08:11:35 AM
video game to movies are guaranteed to be terrible
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 08, 2009, 09:37:35 AM
Quote from: MURP on February 08, 2009, 12:22:08 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 06, 2009, 09:29:55 AM
so i have to buy a special adapter for my xbox to hook it up to my wireless network?  it's not just a regular wireless card?

i got suckered into buying the xbox wireless adaptor - laziness or just lack of imagination on my part at the time.  That being said  - it has worked perfect from the time of purchase on.

Yeah, the official wireless adapter works well...but it's overpriced. I think it's like $99 or something. If you need to be wireless and have the money, that's the way to go.  If you need to go wireless, but don't have the $99, I recently saw a gaming wireless ethernet bridge on Buy.com for $20 that does the trick.  Just a matter of cost.  One looks nicer and is powered by the xbox, the other is cheaper, but bigger and needs an external power source. Either will work and have about the same range.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on February 08, 2009, 11:08:10 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 08, 2009, 08:11:35 AM
video game to movies are guaranteed to be terrible

(http://loot-ninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/street_fighter.jpg) says hi.

Awesome movie.  Pure awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 08, 2009, 01:29:31 PM
I liked Mortal Kombat also, with Mrs. Sampras and the Highlander guy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 08, 2009, 03:05:05 PM
Gears can be awesome if done right.



Same with Halo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 08, 2009, 03:05:41 PM
Anything can be awesome if done right, dickface.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 08, 2009, 03:09:10 PM
I would contend that Animal Crossing could be done right and still be a horrible movie.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on February 08, 2009, 08:11:21 PM
a Bioshock movie is in the works....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 08, 2009, 08:16:49 PM
Quote from: MURP on February 08, 2009, 08:11:21 PM
a Bioshock movie is in the works....

prequels due out this year

Quote from: Diomedes on February 08, 2009, 03:05:41 PM
Anything can be awesome if done right, dickface.

lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 08, 2009, 10:13:55 PM
Bioshock had a great stylized feel to it. The atmosphere added dramatically to the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 09, 2009, 09:46:50 AM
so is the 360 a loud machine? 

mine seems like it makes too much noise, even more than my computer.  not sure if it's supposed to sound like that or something is wrong.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on February 09, 2009, 09:48:36 AM
yeah it's loud as farg. you won't notice it after a while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 09, 2009, 09:48:43 AM
it's loud only if you didn't buy the 360Fridxe, which simultaneously cools and buffers fan noise
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 09, 2009, 09:55:58 AM
word thanks homies.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 09, 2009, 10:17:39 AM
you can download games to your hard drive, so it doesn't run the disc. it drops the sound level a ton if you have the hard drive space for it. I have the 20 Gb model and I can only download one game at a time. Go to the screen where it has your game in xbox live and hit the Y button, then it gives you option to download to hard drive
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 09, 2009, 11:24:05 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 09, 2009, 10:17:39 AM
you can download games to your hard drive, so it doesn't run the disc. it drops the sound level a ton if you have the hard drive space for it. I have the 20 Gb model and I can only download one game at a time. Go to the screen where it has your game in xbox live and hit the Y button, then it gives you option to download to hard drive
this is money.  Dio and Phatty, you guys on XBL? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 09, 2009, 11:43:24 AM
not yet, i just got the thing last week and am not online with it yet. 

nhl09 is fun as shtein, but it's hard to score still.  i lost 7-3 to the penguins yesterday. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 09, 2009, 11:57:49 AM
You might want to have a word with your defensemen.  Scoring 3 goals really isn't bad at all...letting in 7 is more of the problem there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 09, 2009, 11:58:19 AM
Oh, and I did pick up Fight Night Round 3.  Found it for $16.  Man, that game is a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 09, 2009, 12:24:35 PM
Glad you did.  I love the controls.  And it's a blast against a friend.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 09, 2009, 03:44:06 PM
It's one of those games that's better against a friend in person. Harder to give the knowing "I'm kicking your ass" looks over the net.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 14, 2009, 08:13:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/q1UPMEmCqZo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2009, 12:03:17 AM
thats pretty cool.

just downloaded EA's arcade NHL game on xbox live. very cool and its only 800 credits
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 18, 2009, 10:17:53 AM
Someone was looking into the wireless adapter awhile back...found it on sale, if you're still interested:
http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/31230/xbox-360-wireless-network-adapter-wi-fi-80/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 18, 2009, 10:19:49 AM
the new GTA episode is up, i downloaded it but havent had a chance to play it yet
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 18, 2009, 10:29:22 AM
i was going to download it, but i saw you have to have the original copy of GTA IV to be able to play it.  which sucks...because i sold mine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 18, 2009, 10:32:12 AM
I read a review of it at NYT, they liked it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on February 18, 2009, 10:44:30 AM
i cant believe dio plays video games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 18, 2009, 10:46:59 AM
I don't really.  I just read about them.

Who can afford a next gen system and an HD teevee to run it through?

PS2 and PSP are the best I can do until I get my free handout from FF's taxes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 18, 2009, 10:57:45 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on February 18, 2009, 10:46:59 AM
PS2 and PSP are the best I can do until I get my free handout from FF's taxes.

You'll probably get more from rjs and phatty than you will from me, but I will bitch about it more than they will, so well said.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 18, 2009, 11:29:45 AM
I can't find my GTA4 disk to save my life. I went to trade it in and damn the game disc was missing. I lost it in the move or some ass swiped it from me.

Rented Prince Caspian for 360. Pretty cool but very monotonous

I'm telling everyone fans of NHL games, that the 3 on 3 NHL Arcade game is sweet as butta, fun as hell to play
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 19, 2009, 11:42:59 AM
worth getting even if you have NHL 09?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 19, 2009, 11:49:54 AM
ive heard the NHL Arcade is awful
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 19, 2009, 12:51:20 PM
never played NHL 09. EA makes it so I am assuming all the controls are the same. its more arcade like, big hits and power ups. its fun to play against a friend.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 19, 2009, 07:46:16 PM
its a good drunk game is what i heard
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 19, 2009, 08:00:49 PM
Hey, how do you get points to make your pro better online in NHL 09.  My guy is slow as molasses.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 19, 2009, 08:53:56 PM
basically generate goals and assists. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 19, 2009, 10:19:58 PM
Online or offline?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 20, 2009, 10:38:14 AM
i'm getting better at nhl09.  my player got a hat trick in one game, and then lupul had hat tricks in two straight games.

joffrey and phatty have great chemistry.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 20, 2009, 10:38:59 AM
Is Chunderpi Butts still languishing around the AHL? That kid should be called up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 20, 2009, 10:40:12 AM
he hasn't been borned yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 20, 2009, 10:40:37 AM
shameful
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 20, 2009, 11:48:52 AM
got to level 33 last night on COD5 nazi zombie. apparently new maps are coming out in early march. hoping a new zombie map will be out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 21, 2009, 09:11:04 AM
I was playing a friend in a close game of Madden-- it was late in the fourth quarter when this happened...he was pissed...lol


http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/3906398
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on February 21, 2009, 09:14:04 AM
So, uh, do record all of your video game accomplishments?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 21, 2009, 09:45:05 AM
nah, just the ones I find amusing.... It's a feature of the game, not something I really had to work at.

...and I'll be able to send it to my friend every time I want him to die a little inside.  Well worth the two seconds.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 21, 2009, 10:56:42 AM
I'd of been pretty pissed, ha
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 23, 2009, 06:11:05 PM
So i'm playing NHL09 today, and Biron literally tried to do what he did Saturday in net against the Pens
http://www.easportsworld.com/en_US/video/3954502
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 24, 2009, 11:45:38 PM
i just set up my xbox live.  gamertag is rickmybars.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 26, 2009, 09:28:48 PM
Matty, you corksucker I tried to startup NHL but you bounced
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 26, 2009, 11:05:18 PM
COD5 just released a free multiplayer map, Makin Day. 3 new mp maps to come. 1 new zombie map called zombie asylum. apparently there are more weapons, perks you can buy and also...electro shock defenses. I'm pretty excited for that. Oh yeah and now anyone can play zombie mode, you don't have to beat the game to unlock it for now on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 27, 2009, 07:07:18 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 26, 2009, 09:28:48 PM
Matty, you corksucker I tried to startup NHL but you bounced

yeah i don't know how it works.  when i invite you to  game, does it tell you automatically?  i waited a few minutes then figured you were in the middle of a game or something.

regardless, i can't score for shtein.  i've played 3 games against people online, 2 were 0-0 overtime shootout losses and the other i lost 6-0.  i just can't seem to score.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 27, 2009, 07:32:29 AM
Lower your standards?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 27, 2009, 07:33:05 AM
you sent the invite, i decided to stop playing GTA and put in my NHL disk, but by the time i got booted up you were offline.  Scoring can be a bitch, its all based on how often you play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 27, 2009, 08:50:22 AM
ah, next time i'll know it takes a few minutes, i didn't know how fast you get the notice. 

watching me in a shootout is pretty hilarious.  my moves are sick.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 27, 2009, 09:36:09 AM
I'm the worst shootout person in the world.  SunMo is really good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 27, 2009, 09:38:12 AM
im really good at all the hockeys
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 27, 2009, 09:57:54 AM
my shootout yesterday went at least 12 rounds.  it was really pathetic. what happens after everyone on a team has a shot?  does it just start over or will the goalies get a chance to shoot?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 27, 2009, 10:13:16 AM
xbox assplodes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 27, 2009, 11:31:34 AM
you know guys better communication is key. just send a party invite and you guys can chat akwardly until the game gets going.

i am all in for NHL 09, I just need to find a used copy at decent price. i have yet to beat anyone in ranked match on NHL 3 on 3. everyone i play has to own NHL 09 because they are masterful and I can barely skate down the ice without getting crushed.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 27, 2009, 11:40:11 AM
yeah thats me too and i've been playing for like 2 weeks now.  my slapshot is basically the only way i can score, and when i'm playing a real person they hit me before i can even wind up and let it rip.

i did read though that they're coming out with a patch soon and it's going to be very hard to constantly check people without getting a penalty.  which is kind of gay because i like wrecking people more than anything.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 27, 2009, 12:41:44 PM
You guys play OTP on NHL 09? If you're in there with guys you know, it's great.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 27, 2009, 12:45:58 PM
what the hell is OTP?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 27, 2009, 12:53:44 PM
online team play...it's basically the Be a Pro Mode, online with other people, pretty cool
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 27, 2009, 12:59:09 PM
sweet, i'm good at passing and checking, i'll let you guys take the shots. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 27, 2009, 01:01:07 PM
I actually like being a defenseman in OTP...because I like to hit people, and because I'll actually play the position. There are a lot of guys who play it like a wing and leave the net wide open.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 27, 2009, 10:38:02 PM
like a bat-wing?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 28, 2009, 08:47:32 AM
i scored my first online goal last night against sb.  but i still lost 2-1.  that shtein is fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 28, 2009, 10:29:38 AM
dude, that was the worst connection ever.  Every once in a while it would be normal and we could get into a flow.  Shortly after that game i was completely blasted on 10 beers and 20mg of ambien.  I have no idea what happened
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 28, 2009, 10:39:13 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on February 28, 2009, 10:29:38 AM
No I didn't. Honest... I ran out of gas. I, I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts. IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 06, 2009, 08:52:17 AM
has anyone played nhl online in the past few days?  they ran a patch or whatever and now they call penalties much more frequently.  i played against a buddy last night and it was basically 3-0n-3 for 90% of the game and the game took twice as long.  kinda sucks actually. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 06, 2009, 08:54:36 AM
Is that what happened? I couldn't believe how many penalties I was getting. A ton of Interference calls.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 06, 2009, 09:22:23 AM
Tiger Woods 09 is the shtein yo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 06, 2009, 02:33:12 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 06, 2009, 08:52:17 AM
has anyone played nhl online in the past few days?  they ran a patch or whatever and now they call penalties much more frequently.  i played against a buddy last night and it was basically 3-0n-3 for 90% of the game and the game took twice as long.  kinda sucks actually. 

So, it's much more realistic for today's NHL.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 06, 2009, 02:55:11 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on March 06, 2009, 08:54:36 AM
Is that what happened? I couldn't believe how many penalties I was getting. A ton of Interference calls.

yeah i played in a team game and all these dudes were bitching.  by the way, hearing all these weird dudes talking kinda creeps me out.  i turn my mic off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 06, 2009, 03:10:10 PM
i always leave my mic off unless i'm playing with people i know.  i hate talking to random people.  they are nerds, i am not.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 06, 2009, 03:12:17 PM
anyone have it hooked to to a network so you can have custom music playing during stoppages? 

i tried for about 20 min. to make it work and finally gave up.

that we are the warriors song is horrible and i can't get it out of my head.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 06, 2009, 07:10:34 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 06, 2009, 02:55:11 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on March 06, 2009, 08:54:36 AM
Is that what happened? I couldn't believe how many penalties I was getting. A ton of Interference calls.

yeah i played in a team game and all these dudes were bitching.  by the way, hearing all these weird dudes talking kinda creeps me out.  i turn my mic off.
I must sound like a douche then, hey phatty, hey phatty, hey phatty
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on March 09, 2009, 07:29:28 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on March 06, 2009, 09:22:23 AM
Tiger Woods 09 is the shtein yo

What version did you play?  I used to love playing 06 but have not upgraded yet.  Junior wanted to get 09  for 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 09, 2009, 11:42:30 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on March 06, 2009, 07:10:34 PM
]I must sound like a douche then, hey phatty, hey phatty, hey phatty

ha, i didn't even know that i had a headset and mic when we played. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 10, 2009, 01:08:22 AM
new multiplayer maps preview for COD5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AydyOo7zP40
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 12, 2009, 02:47:47 PM
Oh man, new maps for COD5 Next Thursday March 19th. Look at the offical zombie mode video! WOW

http://www.callofduty.com/supplies/wawmappack1/

All I am saying is please make a full game from zombie mode!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 12, 2009, 04:21:57 PM
that looks tight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 12, 2009, 04:24:59 PM
just to clarify mussa:  nevermind the rest, all you're staying is please make a full zombie call of duty?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 12, 2009, 07:49:49 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 12, 2009, 04:24:59 PM
just to clarify mussa:  nevermind the rest, all you're staying is please make a full zombie call of duty?

Hell yeah, if they were smart. Everyone who has COD5 loves zombie mode and really don't care too much about the new maps other than the new zombie map. Everyone I talk to in the game agrees they should make a full zombie game, all online. Loads of weapons...even create melee weapons like axes, swords, chainsaws...it would be a huge hit. On top of that release COD6 Modern Warfare...instant games of the year and they would sell a shtein load of both.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2009, 03:28:26 PM
Picked up NHL 09, its pretty cool. I am used to checking everyone in sight in 3 on 3 arcade game, so I am getting penalized left and right. Anyone suggest any websites to learn how to play this game? Hell I'm not even sure of all the penalties...was never a big hockey fan.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on March 18, 2009, 08:03:22 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29744382 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29744382)

QuoteFaliszek offers up another explanation for the current zombie game outbreak.

"I think with the pending zombie apocalypse, people just want to get in as much practice as possible," he says.

Let's face it, things on planet Earth aren't looking so good and one can't help but wonder: Could zombies be the next plague upon us? Better safe than sorry, I say. And what better way to prepare than by playing video games?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 18, 2009, 08:20:58 PM
That is awesome. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 18, 2009, 09:04:39 PM
speaking of, the new maps come out tonight at 12! excited about the new zombie map!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 19, 2009, 10:24:18 AM
Quote from: mussa on March 15, 2009, 03:28:26 PM
Picked up NHL 09, its pretty cool. I am used to checking everyone in sight in 3 on 3 arcade game, so I am getting penalized left and right. Anyone suggest any websites to learn how to play this game? Hell I'm not even sure of all the penalties...was never a big hockey fan.

thats a new thing to the game, they released some kind of patch.  up until about a week ago, you could pretty much nail people with minimal penalties.  now i spend most of the game with only 3 men on the ice.

add me as a friend, my name is rickmybars. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 19, 2009, 10:43:37 AM
it's really pissing me off, they Gay'd it up with the penalties.  I turned penalties off when i got 4 boarding calls in one game 3 of them with Kimmo.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 19, 2009, 11:12:21 AM
I just turned penalties down, but I must say that that is pretty gay, checking a guy is almost as fun as scoring a goal. hope they reverse it.

just got done playing the new maps for COD5. New multiplayer maps are pretty nice. The new zombie map is really nice. Its like a whole new game really. You have to unlock all these doors to get to a room to turn on the power and get the random weapons box. The one main thing diff. about the zombies was that they are much more agile now. Some leap through windows instead of the slow crawl. I also noticed its harder to outrun them now too. The new map is huge and there is alot to defend. Got to level 9 first try...oh and you can buy bouncing bettys(claymores)!

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 20, 2009, 12:12:52 PM
i invited matty to a game last week, but he didn't want to play :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 20, 2009, 12:19:29 PM
how effective is changing the defensive and offensive strategies during gameplay? I can't get the computer players to go down the center for a pass, whenever i have the damn puck everyone just sits around...its like, jesus someone cut into the zone already! any pointers?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 20, 2009, 01:01:52 PM
Quote from: mussa on March 20, 2009, 12:19:29 PM
how effective is changing the defensive and offensive strategies during gameplay? I can't get the computer players to go down the center for a pass, whenever i have the damn puck everyone just sits around...its like, jesus someone cut into the zone already! any pointers?
it makes a big difference in my opinion.  I like to cycle the puck from behind the net.  If you setup behind the net, your two forwards drop in front of the net for onetimers. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 20, 2009, 03:28:17 PM
i'm a badass dangler...pick the corners
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 20, 2009, 04:46:43 PM
Quote from: SunMo on March 20, 2009, 03:28:17 PM
i'm a badass dangler...pick the corners

i don't know what that means
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 20, 2009, 04:47:30 PM
Quote from: SunMo on March 20, 2009, 03:28:17 PM
i'm a badass dangler...pick the corners
you are pretty badass with the Sedins
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 25, 2009, 02:51:53 PM
Is this the end of console games?

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/new-tech-could-make-consoles-obsolete/1299562

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on March 25, 2009, 03:09:51 PM
sounds great in theory, but the first thing i thought of (which the article does mention) is the massive amount of bandwidth you would be sucking up through your ISP.   Streaming hi-def games for heavy game users is going to have ISP's going nuts I would think.... let alone adding on your normal internet activity and downloads..... 

i would be curious to see what the graphics look like as well.  I think Comcast compresses the hell out of their hi-def TV already.  A game like Crysis is supposed to take a high end gaming computer to get the best out of the grahics, how the hell is Comcast going to match that?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 25, 2009, 03:37:06 PM
i didnt even read the article, but its gonna be at least 10 years until the US has an infrastructure capable of that. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 25, 2009, 03:48:30 PM
yeah--they might want to think about hitting up the hotel/resort market for that.

those places dish out mulitiple T-1's (24 voice/data lines) for bandwidth to accommodate guests. Hell, maybe even get rid of that corny nintendo thingy with the dusty paddle they have going on the rooms and break out some real games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 25, 2009, 06:51:57 PM
yeah the whole bandwidth thing doesn't match.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on April 03, 2009, 02:49:15 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Madden-10-screenshot-that-will-shape-tomorr?urn=nfl,150686 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Madden-10-screenshot-that-will-shape-tomorr?urn=nfl,150686)

Screenshot from Madden '10. Looks like the graphics will be pretty realistic
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 03, 2009, 03:15:18 PM
Looks like they're getting close to the uncanny valley.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 06, 2009, 12:45:58 AM
The first must-have game I've seen in a couple years. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLW2Z0ijIP0&feature=related)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 06, 2009, 10:22:41 AM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 06, 2009, 01:53:54 PM
I've been reading about that game for a while.  It will be nice if it delivers returns of even half the hype.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ATV on April 15, 2009, 04:13:38 PM
Hot new game on the market....

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/hot_new_video_game_consists
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 19, 2009, 11:15:39 AM
stumbled across a store card from best buy yesterday that i must have had for at least 6 mo and completely forgot about.  so i took it into the store and still had about $70.00 on it so i picked mlb 2k9 for the xbox.

basic game play is relatively simple although the instruction booklet does not explain how to hit.  definitely need to use the tutorial if you want to learn.  it will probably take some practice learning all of the advanced controls though.  but the basic controls are easy enough that you can pop the game in and start playing right away. 

graphics for the most part are excellent.  jimmy rollins doesn't look anything like jimmy rollins but ryan howard has a gigantic nose.  smooth movements for the most part. 

the commentary is excellent.  they really spent a lot of time working on the commentary making sure that it sounded like a natural flowing conversation rather than just recording a few sentences and then dropping a players name in the middle of it.  by far, the best commentary on any sports game i've played. 

if your connected to the internet, you will recieve roster and player updates throughout the season.  so if a player is traded, then i'm guessing that means that the trade will be updated on your game.  also, if a player is rated high in the game but goes on to have a terrible year, his attributes in the game will be adjusted accordingly.  and vice versa for lower rated players who have a breakout year. 

another awesome thing about being connected is that the ticker scoreboard shows all updated scores of all games taking place that day.  so while i was playing last night i saw that the phils blew it and that the indians beat the living snot out of the yanks.  also saw nba and nhl scores as well. 

not sure if those online features are new or if they've been around for other sports games as well because this is the first time i've been connected to the net with a video game console, but i thought that those online features were pretty bad ass. 



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 19, 2009, 06:06:11 PM
You have the old school xbox, or the 360? What's your gamertag?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on April 19, 2009, 06:23:05 PM
semperfigaypride187
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on April 20, 2009, 06:16:01 AM
Wow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on April 22, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
Feva, are you really surprised Sarge would choose that for his gamertag?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 22, 2009, 03:25:58 PM
I was surprised it wasn't already taken.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 22, 2009, 03:41:03 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 22, 2009, 03:25:58 PM
I was surprised it wasn't already taken.

Well, semperfigaypride, semperfigaypride1, ... , semperfigaypride186 were all taken.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on April 24, 2009, 10:39:56 AM
(http://i.tsn.com/i/photos/20090424/113382.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on April 24, 2009, 10:50:39 AM
God I would love for Polamalu to get his hair caught in a wheat thresher. Madden Curse on that ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on April 24, 2009, 11:40:33 AM
Well... that's one way to keep the "superbowl hangover" thing going.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 24, 2009, 12:17:08 PM
There's been way more than ten Madden games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2009, 01:06:19 PM
I used to get excited about madden, wonder what bullshtein improvements they are advertising this year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on April 24, 2009, 02:29:19 PM
updates to Franchise mode where your starters bitch about their contracts and force a trade :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 24, 2009, 04:03:57 PM
I want to be able to spear Andy Reid with Dawkins and or Darth Plex his fat ass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 25, 2009, 12:34:12 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 24, 2009, 12:17:08 PM
There's been way more than ten Madden games.

in the off chance your not being sarcastic its for 2010.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 25, 2009, 07:09:56 AM
$20!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 25, 2009, 11:58:47 AM
Quote from: MURP on April 25, 2009, 12:34:12 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 24, 2009, 12:17:08 PM
There's been way more than ten Madden games.

in the off chance your not being sarcastic its for 2010.

sucker
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 28, 2009, 04:26:53 PM
anyone know when madden updates rosters to include the draft picks?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 28, 2009, 07:19:40 PM
I do indeed.

When you go buy Madden 10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2009, 10:27:37 AM
of course  :boo

god i miss the ps2 days of madden
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 29, 2009, 10:50:11 AM
Even in PS2, they didn't officially update the roster with the rookies until the following year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2009, 10:55:48 AM
yeah but I knew how to get updated rosters and draft classes via internetz for free. you can't do it on xbox. lame.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 29, 2009, 01:11:58 PM
I'm embarrassed to say that I finished all of the Madden moments. I haven't even tried NFL Head Coach, though. Seems sort of boring...not sure why I bought the combo package.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2009, 01:20:12 PM
Wow quite pathetic Z. HA, I got the 20 year deal too, used. Tried Head Coach once. Its painfully boring, would not recommend
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 29, 2009, 01:28:16 PM
are yous guys talking about the special edition madden pack i keep seeing at best buy? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 29, 2009, 01:30:42 PM
Probably.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 29, 2009, 01:31:26 PM
Sarge, what is your gamertag
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on April 29, 2009, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 29, 2009, 01:31:26 PM
Sarge, what is your gamertag

IhateSafeSex69
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on April 29, 2009, 02:20:22 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on April 29, 2009, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 29, 2009, 01:31:26 PM
Sarge, what is your gamertag

IhateSafeSex69

I thought it was something like "SemperFiPlugMeUpMyGayMarineCornholio"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on April 29, 2009, 08:50:55 PM
All this zombie talk has got me pumped for some Left 4 Dead survival mode. Anyone in???
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 29, 2009, 08:58:01 PM
Quote from: PPinDC on April 29, 2009, 08:50:55 PM
All this zombie talk has got me pumped for some Left 4 Dead survival mode. Anyone in???
i gotta go pick that game up. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 29, 2009, 09:08:46 PM
what's the survival mode all about?  you try to survive as long as possible against a growing horde?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2009, 09:10:52 PM
yea I'd like to get L4D as well. Zombie mode in COD5 is pretty bad ass. Def much better graphics, more realistic than L4D.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on April 29, 2009, 09:20:46 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on April 29, 2009, 09:08:46 PM
what's the survival mode all about?  you try to survive as long as possible against a growing horde?

Pretty much. You're hole'd up with unlimited ammo, a gaggle of pipe bombs, molotovs, gas cans and propane tanks, and you have to repel sucessive waves of more and more zombies. It gets pretty intense, and requires quite of bit of practice and coordination. COD5 is fun, but L4D on survival mode bumps the intensity above anything COD5 offers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 29, 2009, 09:30:12 PM
thats hard to imagine since your not given unlimited ammo or anything for free in COD5. the new zombie map is more intense than the first
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 29, 2009, 10:05:57 PM
the gamertags you guys came up with for me are original and totally unexpected. 

my xbox live name is Birds n Bourbon. 

haven't had a lot of time to mess around with mlb2k9 yet but i have noticed a few things that kind of annoy me. 

when i play against my g/f i don't like the fact that she can see what pitches are being called and where i'm trying to throw them.  and i can't stand not knowing where the catcher is calling the pitch.  is it high and in?  low and away?  i just don't know. 

when i play vs the computer, i can view from behind the pitcher so i can see where the catcher is setting up.

the gameplay vs the computer also seems to be much more realistic than when i play vs my g/f as well.  we've played maybe 5 games vs each other and she scores about 7 runs per game against me, all via home runs.  i'll check the pitching chart for each of her batters to see where they have a hard time hitting and i'll make that pitch and she still somehow manages to crank it out of the yard.  so even if the chart says that her batter hits .150 on sliders low and inside, she'll still hit it out of the park.  reading about the game online and from what i saw in the commercials, the game is supposed to provide realism such as hitter strengths and weaknesses.  luckily for me, it's all or nothing when i'm playing her.  she either hits solo hr's or she doesn't get on base.  but it's still very annoying serving up 7 solo shots a game. 

i like playing against the computer though.  much more realistic and the controls seem to respond better. 

does anyone know if there are ways to make your fielders run faster though?  particularly the outfielders.  they seem to move extremely slow in the field. 

overall though, the game is a lot of fun to play.  and hamels is freaking sick.  i played a game vs the computer and threw a 1 hit shutout and k'd 11. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on April 29, 2009, 10:13:37 PM
i want to buy a sega genesis. nhl 95. yes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 29, 2009, 10:14:29 PM
Quote from: MDS on April 29, 2009, 10:13:37 PM
i want to buy a sega genesis. nhl 95. yes.

Mike Ditka Power Football!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on April 29, 2009, 10:14:58 PM
Quote from: MDS on April 29, 2009, 10:13:37 PM
i want to buy a sega genesis. nhl 95. yes.

NBA live, was pretty dope mid-90's as well.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 30, 2009, 12:14:16 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on April 29, 2009, 01:11:58 PM
I haven't even tried NFL Head Coach, though. Seems sort of boring...not sure why I bought the combo package.

i tried the original for PS2 and it was one of the most boring games i've ever played.   I didnt think there could be a football game was too in depth, but that one crossed the line and then some.   Felt like you had to manage every second of every day for everyone on the team including assistant coaches etc.  mind numbing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 30, 2009, 12:23:58 AM
Quote from: mussa on April 28, 2009, 04:26:53 PM
anyone know when madden updates rosters to include the draft picks?

Quote from: mussa on April 29, 2009, 10:27:37 AM
of course  :boo

god i miss the ps2 days of madden

so on ps2, if you were online you could receive updated rosters ever year?  so if you went out and bought madden 2003, you could still get the 2004 roster updates via the internet?  so the only incentive to really go buy the new game would be for the changes to actual gameplay, etc?  do they still put out all of those updates for ps2 or have they stopped doing that now that they've released ps3? 

i didn't go online with a game console until i got the xbox 360, thus the stupid questions. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 30, 2009, 07:57:47 AM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 30, 2009, 12:23:58 AM
Quote from: mussa on April 28, 2009, 04:26:53 PM
anyone know when madden updates rosters to include the draft picks?

Quote from: mussa on April 29, 2009, 10:27:37 AM
of course  :boo

god i miss the ps2 days of madden

so on ps2, if you were online you could receive updated rosters ever year?  so if you went out and bought madden 2003, you could still get the 2004 roster updates via the internet?  so the only incentive to really go buy the new game would be for the changes to actual gameplay, etc?  do they still put out all of those updates for ps2 or have they stopped doing that now that they've released ps3? 

i didn't go online with a game console until i got the xbox 360, thus the stupid questions. 

Really depends on what you want to do with it. There was never an official roster release from EA after the draft, but you could download a customized roster that someone put together and made available...which you could use in franchise mode, or something. But since it wasn't an official release, it wasn't something that you could really use online. When you play online, everyone has to have the same roster for that purpose. Also, after a year and a half of so, they shutdown the online servers for the older versions of the games. Point is, if you bought Madden to play online with friends...the roster update wouldn't do you much good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 30, 2009, 10:32:32 AM
Zanshin is right. I got them from MaddenMania from someone with no life at all who would update rosters or make draft classes etc for free. Download the file, transfer it to a usb stick and then plug that usb stick into the ps2. you then had to buy this software in which there was a dvd to transfer the rosters onto your memory cards. then put the game in and load rosters or draft classes when the time came. so you weren't actually going through ps2 online interface, in fact i never even played online on ps2 cause i heard it was so bad. overall it made it possible to play few years of franchise and have real college guys you could draft etc...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 30, 2009, 11:17:40 AM
But that was when franchise mode rocked in PS2. Even if you had the roster updates, it wouldn't be the same in next-gen. That said, I've heard that was a major area of focus for Madden 10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 30, 2009, 11:21:44 AM
I hope so. I'll have to look up what they are calling upgrades this year. Still won't be buying it. I'll rent to see if its worth it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 30, 2009, 11:49:42 AM
that sounds like a lot of damn work just to make sure that you've got the most up to date rosters.  farg that, i'll just spend the $60 every year on the game.  actually, i won't.  i usually only buy madden every other year. 

so seeing as this is my first venture into the online gaming world, what are some things i need to know or look out for? 


btw.....i've got an almost new wireless network adapter for the xbox360 that i don't need.  $50 if anyone wants it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 30, 2009, 11:59:00 AM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 30, 2009, 11:49:42 AM
so seeing as this is my first venture into the online gaming world, what are some things i need to know or look out for?

Well, everyone you'll meet will be a screaming 12 year old calling you a cheating fag right before they disconnect, saving you from the ear-raping screech of a voice each one has.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 30, 2009, 01:22:10 PM
so it's really not much different than this place? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 30, 2009, 02:53:50 PM
Ear rape instead of eye rape.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 30, 2009, 10:06:11 PM
what's a good shoot 'em up game?  ghost recon? assassins? call of duty?  gears of war? 

something that a couple of you idiots play so we can practice our tactics in preparation for the zombies. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on April 30, 2009, 10:16:04 PM
mussa likes cock of doodie 5

Left 4 Dead is where it's at.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 30, 2009, 10:20:04 PM
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Halo 3 are still solid online options, and both are cheap at this point. For some reason I couldn't get into Ghost Recon or Gears of War.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 01, 2009, 01:06:16 PM
Call of Duty 4 was game of the year and highly recommended. Amazing graphics (unlike L4D) and best online play around. Call of Duty 5 World at War is based off WW2, where COD4 is modern warfare, with modern weapons. But if you want the zombie thing too, then its COD5. L4D I played the demo and it was def. cool ass game, but its more of a arcade style feel that a realistic one. I'm sure I would love it, but to me its not too realistic when you can kill zombies far away with a shotgun or handgun. COD5 is realistic where the guns act like they would in real life, shotty is more effective close than far, etc...the zombies are zombies, they are not some zombie hybrid that can grab you from far away with a tongue or whatever. Not taking away from L4D, but if you want a more realistic zombie mode, then COD5 is your game. The only thing with COD5 is there are only 2 maps for zombies and L4D is all about zombies. I'd rent them both before buying to try them out. Oh yeah you have to pay for extra maps in COD5 not sure about L4D.

GFYS
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 01, 2009, 06:12:23 PM
Dude, you played the DEMO of L4D. You can't kill shtein with a shotgun unless you are close, and as for the handgun, if you crouch and aim correctly, you can hit a zomb at distance. JUST LIKE IN REAL LIFE!


Take you own advice and go rent it. I have both, and there isn't a graphics drop off between COD5 and L4D.

Also, COD4 is a tactical shooter (Infinity Ward), whereas COD5 isn't (Activision = ghey)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 01, 2009, 06:40:44 PM
Okay ok, don't get your undies in a ruffle. I want to buy L4D I already know its worth it. Graphics are not even close though come on

COD4 AND COD5 are the same engine, same controls, same everything. Infinity Ward took off a year and now are doing COD6, another Modern Warfare. There is no difference they used the same graphics/motion engines. I like 4 better than 5, but there is no difference other than diff. weapons perks, etc..
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 01, 2009, 06:45:54 PM
Mussa, I think you are missing the point.

I am right, you are not.

Move along.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 01, 2009, 06:50:33 PM
whats so tactical about COD4? tactical to me is Rainbox 6 series or ghost recon series. COD's more like Halo, arcade style shooter. there is nothing tactical about it. cod4 and cod5 are the same game dude.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 01, 2009, 06:53:40 PM
(http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/29577-Nerdfight.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 01, 2009, 06:54:28 PM
Quote from: PPinDC on May 01, 2009, 06:45:54 PM
I am right, you are not.

Cock of Doodie 5 is a great game. I love it, as I do COD4. But for pure zombie blastin action, L4D leaves it in the dust.


Oh. And Sarge loves the cock.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 01, 2009, 06:57:00 PM
Someone likes the word cock alright
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 01, 2009, 06:58:03 PM
Mussa, the farg is your gamertag. Regardless of what game it is, we gotta do some zombie tag-team.



:paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 01, 2009, 07:00:02 PM
SuckMyCivilianCock

no really

ZombiFaceKilla

that is incredibly accurate
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 01, 2009, 07:04:37 PM
why are the xbox avatars so ghey?  all that technology built into that thing i can't do something simple like upload my own pic from a thumb drive. lame
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on May 01, 2009, 07:06:15 PM
I'm just happy that you keep a picture of yourself conveniently stored on a thumb drive. You know, just in case.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 02, 2009, 11:18:07 AM
PPinDC and Sarge PM me your tags
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 02, 2009, 11:53:33 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on May 01, 2009, 07:06:15 PM
I'm just happy that you keep a picture of yourself conveniently stored on a thumb drive. You know, just in case.

i dont.  its actually filled with pictures of you and if xbox ever allows photo uploads i plan on using one of them. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 02, 2009, 02:36:54 PM
(http://www.concretefield.info/YaBBImages/avatars/schiessmacher1.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 02, 2009, 02:54:46 PM
i found out the hard way that that isn't really rusty.  needless to say, i was severely disappointed.  still am actually.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 02, 2009, 03:00:06 PM
impossible

that has to be him

I don't care if the avatar was on :CF before him....that's rjs right there
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 02, 2009, 04:16:59 PM
ha, i thought for the longest time it was him, whats the significance behind that photo? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on May 02, 2009, 04:19:43 PM
ha...for real

Dio..Id be salty as shtein if somehow we miraculously bumped into each other and you didnt look like Shaggy with a gotee..or shtein maybe you do
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 02, 2009, 04:43:07 PM
and by somehow bump into each other you mean, you want Dio to bump inside you and leave you salty
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on May 09, 2009, 11:22:08 AM
This looks incredible.  CAN NOT wait for this game.  Although it keeps getting pushed back so I guess I have to.

Batman: Arkham Asylum Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPnTSvX86Dw)


No more Batman games where you just punch, kick and throw some weak ass batarangs at an endless gang of thugs.  You gotta think, plan, use your environment and execute now.

"Invisible Predator" Gameplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNs-orQHaKU&feature=channel)


This should end up being the Batman game folks have been trying (and failing) to make for years...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2009, 12:08:07 PM
that looks pretty sick. hope it doesn't get repetitive like ala assassins creed style
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 09, 2009, 02:56:46 PM
that does look pretty awesome.  i like the fact that it appears to be a completely original plot.  i really can't stand it when they make movies into video games and so you're basically just watching the movie again as you play.  not much suspense to it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 09, 2009, 07:06:22 PM
most movie games suck, just promotional crap to make more money, no real attention to making it a good game.

however i did download the wolverine demo and it was kinda cool. super violent
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on May 09, 2009, 11:29:39 PM
Did I miss a conversation about me? Aw shucks.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 02, 2009, 04:16:59 PM
ha, i thought for the longest time it was him, whats the significance behind that photo? 

I have no clue who this guy is but when I signed up on the board this was the most hilariously dorky avatar that they had available. I've never been one to hide from my nerdiness so I adopted it. Plus whoever he is, he's a fine looking man. Rowr.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 09, 2009, 11:52:22 PM
It's an image we stole for one of the first articles we had. You don't care, but it was about the kicking coaches forming a union.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on May 10, 2009, 09:32:19 AM
I always assumed it was Russell until I met him. Someone said "that's rjs over there", so I looked for the guy in the avatar but didn't see him. I figured out who he was when I saw a guy in a Vince Young jersey drinking Miller Lite.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 12, 2009, 09:38:43 AM
10 sec sneek peek at new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf-yMFkQDQs&feature=player_embedded

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on May 12, 2009, 03:07:16 PM
I played Nazi Zombies last night for the first time.

That shtein was intense. Highest level I got to was 8.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 20, 2009, 01:04:57 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/EA-Sports-embraces-first-person-fights-homer-fa?urn=nhl,164642 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/EA-Sports-embraces-first-person-fights-homer-fa?urn=nhl,164642)

First person fighting, board battles.... Great job EA
Quote"To us, we wanted the fighting in 'NHL 10' to be such a good feature, such a fun feature, that on its own it could be a fighting game. We want there to be strategy so if you're a big tough guy, you can stand in there and trade blows, but if you're a smaller guy, you might want to get out of the way of this big fist."
(http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__31/ept_sports_nhl_experts-112970826-1242830884.jpg?ymkwaSBDFbHfRwO.)
Quote"Not only can you hit guys after the whistle, but now there are going to be penalties after the whistle if you go a bit too crazy like slashing a guy from behind into the boards. There are scrums after almost every play in the playoffs, so we wanted to add that in the game, and there is an effect for it.

"Another thing is that if you shoot the puck at my goalie after a whistle, my tough guy will come knock you on your ass."
Quote"The other big thing you can do is turtle if you don't want to fight. I can pick a fight with a superstar like Sidney Crosby(notes), and if there are no tough guys on the ice, Crosby will take the fight. But if I have Crosby in a fight, I might not want him to get hurt because you can get hurt in a fight, so I can turtle by pressing a button and he will just go down to the ice.

"On the other hand, if you have tough guys on the ice, to protect Sidney Crosby, a tough guy will jump in and fight for Crosby. That's a really cool feature and something that I've never seen in a hockey [video] game before. And it plays into our whole Team Toughness feature because you need to have tough guys on your team to protect your superstars."


This should be awesome, NHL09 was a huge step up, this is going to be game of the year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 20, 2009, 01:48:22 PM
i used to love fighting on ice hockey on nes.  lock up with another player, start punching and eventually both teams jump in.  i almost always got hauled off to the penalty box. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 20, 2009, 04:15:14 PM
NHL 09 is a great, great game. If they can take another jump with 10, it should be amazing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on May 20, 2009, 04:57:59 PM
I just picked up the new UFC game, it is pretty good.  There is some strategy involved and the coolest part is any guy can get knocked out at any time.  Sometimes there is no warning the fight is just over.  There are some definite improvements that could be made but for the first game, it is pretty good. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on May 20, 2009, 05:30:53 PM
my sega genesis arrived in the mail today. came ma pants.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 20, 2009, 05:58:41 PM
the new NHL fighting features sound so good. when does NHL 10 come out?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 20, 2009, 06:14:53 PM
September
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 26, 2009, 09:37:52 AM
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41173
Full trailer for COD Modern Warfare 2... Looks ridiculous
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 26, 2009, 11:43:04 AM
WOW  :fire

fargin november is a long way off
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on May 26, 2009, 01:51:32 PM
Quote from: MDS on May 20, 2009, 05:30:53 PM
my sega genesis arrived in the mail today. came ma pants.

Your mom loves cyber ball and NBA Live on Sega Genesis.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on May 27, 2009, 06:25:13 AM
The new Punch Out on the Wii is fun as hell.  You can get through the 1st few guys with the Wii controller and nunchuks in your hands... but after that, you have to go ol' skool and turn it like the old nintendo controllers or you're gonna get your ass kicked.

All the old players have the same tells, but I hear that once you win the championship, you then have to defend it against all those guys again and all their tells have changed making it much harder.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 27, 2009, 01:20:30 PM
I'm pretty sick of xbox right now, all the games I have are played out, not much interest. I was thinking of renting Fallout 3 or buying it used. I loved Fable 2 so I think I can get into it. Thoughts on Fallout 3?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 27, 2009, 01:40:55 PM
Fallout 3 was a good game, but it was a little slow for my taste. There was a lot of walking around and talking to people...and I try to avoid that in real life, let alone in game time. If I were you I'd rent it, unless you can get it used cheaper than renting it...it's not a really long story, and I think it has really limited replay value. Bioshock was better; if you haven't played that, it's a reallygood game, and the sequel is coming out soon, I believe.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 27, 2009, 01:42:36 PM
Oh, and you might like FarCry 2. It's not totally up my alley, but it's sort of like GTA meets Call of Duty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 27, 2009, 01:58:01 PM
I heard FarCry 2 was good. I did play Bioshock and loved it, almost beat it when I rented it. Waiting for the sequel. I'm gonna give Fallout 3 a shot, DMF has a copy I can borrow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on May 27, 2009, 05:46:34 PM
Quote from: EagleFeva on May 27, 2009, 06:25:13 AMAll the old players have the same tells, but I hear that once you win the championship, you then have to defend it against all those guys again and all their tells have changed making it much harder.

yep.  The next time through, Glass Joe wears a helmet so you can't hit him in the head, and King Hippo duct tapes a cover to his stomach so you can't hit it directly (you have to attack the tape first)...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 28, 2009, 11:42:08 AM
anyone seen this (http://www.punchout.com/) yet?  that ish would farging wear me out if i tried playing that for hours at a time like i did when i was a kid. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 28, 2009, 11:57:46 AM
Quote from: EagleFeva on May 27, 2009, 06:25:13 AM
The new Punch Out on the Wii is fun as hell.  You can get through the 1st few guys with the Wii controller and nunchuks in your hands... but after that, you have to go ol' skool and turn it like the old nintendo controllers or you're gonna get your ass kicked.

All the old players have the same tells, but I hear that once you win the championship, you then have to defend it against all those guys again and all their tells have changed making it much harder.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 28, 2009, 12:01:43 PM
ok then. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on May 30, 2009, 08:39:45 AM
Thanks for bringing this game to my attention, sassy... I'll have to look into it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 01, 2009, 04:37:49 PM
E3 is this week, Microsoft just finished up:

- They're joining with Facebook and Twitter
- Beatles Rock Band coming in August
- new games, Alan Wake, Crackdown 2, some Metroid/Megaman hybrid game
- New HALO OBST, takes place before HALO 3. Some other new Halo game
- New Splinter Cell: Conviction
- New Final Fantasy was shown
- Metal Gear Solid is coming to the 360, new game teaser was shown
- You don't need to do your queue from your PC anymore for Netflix movies, they're all available online. HD movies are available too, no download whatsover.
- New Motion control thing with no controller. It's called Natal. It's creepy AI that recognizes your emotions and gives you things and takes things from you as well as have conversations. You can also play games and whatnot with it.

Lots of other crap too, but these were the highlights.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 01, 2009, 05:11:16 PM
knew about the beatles rock band.  did not know about new splinter cell.  me likey. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 01, 2009, 05:36:25 PM
Last Splinter Cell blew, but this one looks really good. It's also much different.

Forgot to mention they demo'd Modern Warfare 2, it looked incredible. There were snowmobiles and guns, yippeee.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 02, 2009, 10:20:24 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on June 01, 2009, 04:37:49 PM
E3 is this week, Microsoft just finished up:


- You don't need to do your queue from your PC anymore for Netflix movies, they're all available online. HD movies are available too, no download whatsover.


i don't understand this
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 02, 2009, 10:23:40 AM
Quote from: SunMo on June 02, 2009, 10:20:24 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on June 01, 2009, 04:37:49 PM
E3 is this week, Microsoft just finished up:


- You don't need to do your queue from your PC anymore for Netflix movies, they're all available online. HD movies are available too, no download whatsover.


i don't understand this

the way it's set up right now, you have to log onto netflix from your pc and then add movies to your instant queue.  then go to the xbox to play them.  so i think what he means is that you can search for movies direct from the xbox now instead of going through your pc. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 02, 2009, 10:26:49 AM
Netflix is increasing the amount of HD movies.  I like the Last FM feature too. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 04, 2009, 12:29:20 PM
gameplay vid for COD modern warfare 2

looks intense:

http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/call-of-duty-6/991193p1.html

beatles rock band promo

http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/cinematic.php
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 04, 2009, 04:36:58 PM
Megaflyer= Pure gold again. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 04, 2009, 04:57:07 PM
where?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 04, 2009, 05:11:47 PM
FP,, PS3 thread on the main board.. go figure
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on June 04, 2009, 07:35:09 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 04, 2009, 04:36:58 PM
Megaflyer= Pure gold again.  

My ground breaking psychological advice is helping him deal with his issues.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on June 05, 2009, 11:31:46 AM
(http://a.espncdn.com/media/videogames/photo/2009/0601/NBA2k10_cover4_560.jpg)

thank Spike for this one
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on June 05, 2009, 11:47:07 AM
 :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 05, 2009, 12:13:31 PM
i bought Left 4 Dead, it was fun, but the campaign was absent.  So i traded it back in and got Saints Row II. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 05, 2009, 12:55:24 PM
yeah, lack of campaign made me not like Left 4 Dead
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 05, 2009, 12:58:08 PM
I'm still playind COD4, that game has the most re playability of any game ive ever bought
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 05, 2009, 12:59:41 PM
as much as I played COD4, that's how little I have played COD5
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 05, 2009, 01:03:51 PM
i played WOW alot to start out, but it got old quick. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 05, 2009, 01:06:45 PM
Agreed. I have recently been playing COD4. Modern weapons wins anyday in my book. I'm still waiting for a Vietnam based COD or war game period
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 05, 2009, 01:12:29 PM
there was Conflict: Vietnam on xbox, and one other game i had, that basically had you buy drugs, do them, then kill gooks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 05, 2009, 01:28:53 PM
wow u really just said g__k.

i liked the Conflict series for PS2, never tried Vietnam one though
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 05, 2009, 01:30:49 PM
Quote from: BigEd76 on June 05, 2009, 11:31:46 AM
thank Spike for this one

He's got some big jugs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 05, 2009, 01:50:22 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 05, 2009, 01:28:53 PM
wow u really just said g__k.

what's the big deal?  it's not like any of them are left after we wiped them out back in 'nam. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 05, 2009, 01:54:58 PM
sorry, just watched Casualties of War
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 05, 2009, 02:34:17 PM
now if only i could find IGY's white hooded smiley
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 14, 2009, 02:47:00 PM
SB, you getting NCAA '10 today?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 14, 2009, 02:58:55 PM
shtein, its out?

I'll pick it up, i'm ready for a new game, i bought Saints RowII and thats been holding me over. 

I wont get it until thursday at least i would bet
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 14, 2009, 03:09:01 PM
yeah, it's out today
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 15, 2009, 10:27:17 AM
been playing the hell out of fallout 3. i get so addicted to games like this
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on July 15, 2009, 03:09:38 PM
Quote from: mussa on June 05, 2009, 01:06:45 PM
Agreed. I have recently been playing COD4. Modern weapons wins anyday in my book. I'm still waiting for a Vietnam based COD or war game period


I enjoy World at War a lot, especially nazi zombie mode.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 16, 2009, 11:15:23 AM
So, how's NCAA Football this year? I'm holding out for the usual dose of Madden, since I'm not a huge college football guy...but I'm curious about how it stacks up to previous iterations.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 16, 2009, 11:19:08 AM
nothing ground breaking...very solid once again, except Erin Andrews gives you sideline updates this year.

one cool thing is that you can alter your "gameplan" meaning you can choose to be aggressive, normal, and moderate on a variety of categories, such as ripping the ball out (aggressive benefits:  more fumbles, detriments:  more fasemasks and broken tackles) so that's a pretty cool thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 16, 2009, 11:45:55 AM
That's what I saw in the demo...it seemed okay, but not anything really special. I'm hopeful for Madden this year; last year's had some problems, but it was as close as they'd come on the 360 to getting it "right". I know they spent a lot of time on the Franchise Mode this year, so I'm hoping that makes a difference. I used to spend hours in Franchise mode on the PS2, but hardly at all in the 360 to this point, and I'm hoping that can change this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 16, 2009, 12:09:48 PM
online play as all but killed Dynasty/Franchise mode for me.  it's much more enjoyable to play a real person online than play the computer over and over
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 16, 2009, 12:50:15 PM
I do like the real person angle...but sometimes I don't have the time to invest in a full game, or I might have to pause it to do something for the fam, whatever. So, I do like the franchise mode to be fun to fill in those gaps. I guess I just need to be awash in more free time ;-).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 16, 2009, 12:50:53 PM
Anyone here playing Fight Night Round 4? I think it's great, but I'm just getting my ass handed to me online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 16, 2009, 03:00:03 PM
I love that series, but haven't played it on a current system.  Still rocking the PS2.  Great franchise.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 17, 2009, 08:01:18 AM
FN4 is much, much better than 3, and I thought 3 was really good. The graphics have really come a long way, and they streamlined the controls. For some reason, it doesn't bother my hands like FN3 did after playing awhile.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 17, 2009, 08:14:05 AM
Got UFC undisputed. Not really into fighting or sports games, I'm more into shooters and rpgs, but this has gotten good reviews so I figured I'd give it a try.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 19, 2009, 09:27:26 AM
I've been playing 1vs100 on 360 lately, its pretty cool.  Friday night my wife and i were playing, Phattymatty showed up in a suit, and i made my avatar guy go into a seizure dancing every time they showed phatty next to me
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 22, 2009, 10:11:52 AM
yeah that shizz is fun.  i just wish they had the real games on nights other than friday and saturday, not a good video game time.

one question i have, is there only one person in all of xbox land thats "the one" at a time, or are there 100s of games going on simultaneously?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 22, 2009, 10:18:09 AM
i think its multiple games going on, but i'm not really sure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on July 22, 2009, 11:03:23 AM
We were obliterated Saturday night and played that for the first time. Had a blast.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2009, 03:29:33 PM
I randomly checked the demos on xbox, and Madden's demo for this year is available early to Gold members starting today
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2009, 03:31:11 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 19, 2009, 09:27:26 AM
I've been playing 1vs100 on 360 lately, its pretty cool.  Friday night my wife and i were playing, Phattymatty showed up in a suit, and i made my avatar guy go into a seizure dancing every time they showed phatty next to me

is this a game you have a disc for or is it something you play on xbox live?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2009, 03:34:10 PM
its all on XBL, if you have a gold account you win prizes at the later shows.  Its under Events, theres's a general trivia at 7:30 tonight, and at 11 the prize edition with questions about stuff in the News i guess.  The cool thing is if you play with your xbl friends, they sit you next to eachother.  Matty's character still bags me up everytiem i see it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2009, 03:35:41 PM
i'll have to try that
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 23, 2009, 03:56:42 PM
Its cowboys vs Giants on the demo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 23, 2009, 03:57:16 PM
Uh no thanks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ATV on July 24, 2009, 12:29:28 AM
Awesome (and free) game here. You have to go a few rounds before it gets to the better parts...

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/504562
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 24, 2009, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 23, 2009, 03:57:16 PM
Uh no thanks

think of it this way - even if you lose you win.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on July 24, 2009, 11:18:09 AM
Been offline for 2 weeks now. How is madden demo any significant changes to game play noticeable? Whats this 1 vs 100 shtein?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on July 24, 2009, 11:19:12 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 19, 2009, 09:27:26 AM
I've been playing 1vs100 on 360 lately, its pretty cool.  Friday night my wife and i were playing, Phattymatty showed up in a suit, and i made my avatar guy go into a seizure dancing every time they showed phatty next to me

i played that a little bit the other week.  It is fun - just too many damn breaks in the game for sponsorship or some other stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 24, 2009, 11:21:04 AM
madden demo tries to tell you how they made all of these changes, but in the end, i didnt think it was any better than last years offering.  I dont know why they just dont with is the NCAA controls/engine.  The killer for madden is Dynasty, and we'll see how that is. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on August 04, 2009, 05:51:43 PM
Per IGN.com:

QuoteAugust 4, 2009 - If you ask veteran PC gamers to list their favorite games of all time, odds are X-Wing or TIE Fighter (or both) are somewhere on their lists. There's a reason for that, as both were superb action flight simulators that immersed you in the epic Star Wars conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. X-Wing was the first game in the series and TIE Fighter the sequel, so TIE Fighter is often more beloved because it was more refined. Plus, it was awesome to rise in the ranks of the Imperial Navy and become the Emperor's most valued fighter pilot.

It's been more than a decade since the last game in the series was released; hard to believe but X-Wing Alliance was released in February of 1999. The space sim genre that was established by the Star Wars games and Origin's Wing Commander series then began to fade for various reasons. However, fans have longed for a sequel to TIE Fighter since then.

However, things may be changing. There's a new president at LucasArts, Darrel Rodriguez, who seems intent on revisiting the company's past glories. In the past few months, LucasArts has begun to release its library on Steam, and the company recently released The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on PC and Xbox 360. The latter was a remake of the classic adventure game with improved graphics (but for those who want a nostalgic return, you could toggle the original graphics at any moment.)

Now here's where it gets interesting. G4 recently asked Rodriguez about the possibility of X-Wing and TIE Fighter returning. His answer: "We don't have any announcements now, but stay tuned. We will soon."

It might be time to dust off that joystick.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 04, 2009, 06:15:21 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 24, 2009, 11:21:04 AM
madden demo tries to tell you how they made all of these changes, but in the end, i didnt think it was any better than last years offering.  I dont know why they just dont with is the NCAA controls/engine.  The killer for madden is Dynasty, and we'll see how that is. 

exactly..its amazing how the can pull off scooping 60 bucks off the same heads every year. its a friggin scam. they have either ran out of ideas, just dont care enough or need a more powerful console to bring that game to life

a few tweaks is not worth the 60
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD_Eagle5 on August 04, 2009, 06:20:44 PM
Quote
However, things may be changing. There's a new president at LucasArts, Darrel Rodriguez, who seems intent on revisiting the company's past glories.

A KOTOR 3 game would be nice. I don't play mmo so the new game coming out doesn't pump my nads.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 04, 2009, 06:28:31 PM
Quote from: reese125 on August 04, 2009, 06:15:21 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 24, 2009, 11:21:04 AM
madden demo tries to tell you how they made all of these changes, but in the end, i didnt think it was any better than last years offering.  I dont know why they just dont with is the NCAA controls/engine.  The killer for madden is Dynasty, and we'll see how that is. 

exactly..its amazing how the can pull off scooping 60 bucks off the same heads every year. its a friggin scam. they have either ran out of ideas, just dont care enough or need a more powerful console to bring that game to life

a few tweaks is not worth the 60
that's why i only buy madden about every 2 years. 

actually, buying games anymore is a pretty dumb thing to do with your money.  the market is saturated with games and sequels and spin offs, etc etc.  improved game consoles appear to be coming out every couple of years which immediately render games from previous consoles obsolete. 

either renting from places like gamefly or even just buying used games from gamestop is a far better use of money imo.  i own like 4 games for xbox 360.....mlb2k9, rock band 2, midnight club la and some other racing game my g/f bought.  the rest i either rent or borrow. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 04, 2009, 06:44:54 PM
although I have less time now to play video games....Im gonna have to start going the renting route when a new game comes up that I might want because of exactly what you said--pointless

i mean if you like the game that much and know youre going to play it beyond a season or storyline than fine, but the only game Ive ever come across that I have done that with so far worth the 60 bucks is NBA2K9...by far the most realistic bball game ever created
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 04, 2009, 11:18:25 PM
i typically buy games on ebay , play em, and then sell them back on ebay for as little $ loss as possible.  If you get lucky you can even break even on the deal. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 04, 2009, 11:37:48 PM
that's not a bad idea either.......as long as the disc isn't scratched when you buy it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 05, 2009, 11:44:11 AM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on August 04, 2009, 06:20:44 PM
Quote
However, things may be changing. There's a new president at LucasArts, Darrel Rodriguez, who seems intent on revisiting the company's past glories.

A KOTOR 3 game would be nice. I don't play mmo so the new game coming out doesn't pump my nads.

KOTOR 2 was so badly botched they gave up on the third and  they had to put the MMO 100 years after the events of the first two games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 05, 2009, 08:07:58 PM
map pack 3 for WaW, new zombie map looks pretty sick

http://www.gamepro.com/video/trailers/133563/call-of-duty-world-at-war-map-pack-3/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 06, 2009, 04:30:48 PM
if you guys havent seen what Project Natal is all about for the 360 that SD mentioned back in June... here it is.

looks like their obviously trying to compete with the Wii (as Im sure Sony will go that route soon), but this looks like way too much work for me. Id rather put a chew in, relax and veg out for a couple of hours if I have it with a joystick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qlHoxPioM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qlHoxPioM&feature=related)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 07, 2009, 10:52:28 AM
Quote from: reese125 on August 06, 2009, 04:30:48 PM
if you guys havent seen what Project Natal is all about for the 360 that SD mentioned back in June... here it is.

looks like their obviously trying to compete with the Wii (as Im sure Sony will go that route soon), but this looks like way too much work for me. Id rather put a chew in, relax and veg out for a couple of hours if I have it with a joystick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qlHoxPioM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qlHoxPioM&feature=related)

what the hell?! i don't get how it works, looks waaay too good to be a microsoft product. and being a microsoft product, i expect it to suck, break and fail.

however if this thing works like its shown, its going to be fargin awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 07, 2009, 11:05:02 AM
it'll make fight night beyond awesome. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 07, 2009, 02:32:08 PM
downloading world at war map pack 3 right now. new zombie mode looks killa
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 11, 2009, 11:57:10 AM
From what I've read, Madden 10 is getting mostly positive reviews from publications and reviewers alike. Looking forward to picking it up. Toys r Us has a $15 gift card back deal, in case anyone is interested. Also, if you don't mind waiting, Sports Illustrated is giving Madden 10 away with the $49 purchase of their magazine...so, if you wanted the magazine, that's a great deal....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 14, 2009, 03:33:02 PM
bought the new madden at lunch.  anyone play it yet?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 15, 2009, 06:06:33 PM
Got it yesterday. I like it. Improvement over last year, for sure. Haven't tried Franchise yet, which is supposed to be the biggest leap.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 15, 2009, 06:48:49 PM
i did the SI offer, which is pretty good, $49 for a 6 month subscription and the game.  the game alone costs $60 so that seems like a no brainer.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 16, 2009, 01:09:49 PM
link me this offer you wonderful handsome gentleman from souderton
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 16, 2009, 05:51:12 PM
yeah in depth review of the new madden please. especially franchise, player progression and if you can substitute diff players in and out of diff. formations. thank you and good night
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 16, 2009, 06:17:31 PM
Quote from: MDS on August 16, 2009, 01:09:49 PM
link me this offer you wonderful handsome gentleman from souderton

www.sitvoffer.com
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2009, 10:01:59 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 16, 2009, 05:51:12 PM
yeah in depth review of the new madden please. especially franchise, player progression and if you can substitute diff players in and out of diff. formations. thank you and good night

Here's a good, balanced review: http://www.operationsports.com/review.php?id=495

I started up a franchise, but I only went through the preseason so far. From what I've seen, though, it's muuuuuuuuch better. I enjoy franchise mode again, and I haven't been able to say that in years.

Really, the game "feels" like the PS2 version, but with some great graphics and tweaks, which is a good thing. Even the playcalling and overall presentation reminds me of that. They've really streamlined the menus, which helps. The tackling is awesome.

More than anything, EA took out a lot of the glossy crap and really went back to basics. Gone are the stupid icons under the players and all of that stuff, and they really play down the Madden test crap. It's back to football. As far as the gameplay goes, I like it. It's slowed down juuuuust a bit, but it really helps with the running game. Takes some getting used to, though. The players on both sides of the balls play the ball better, and if you do stupid shtein, you pay the price. And the new fields they've added for receivers and QBs really change how you have to think about the game (ratings now for accuracy throwing short, mid, deep and on the run, and new catch ratings).

I think it's an improvement. I thought last year was a major jump for the 360, and this year it's definitely beyond that. I think the changes are more important this year for people who played the game a lot before, because EA "fixed" a lot of the nonsense that was dragging down the game. And I like that they've gotten rid of some of the fluff.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 17, 2009, 12:30:23 PM
Just saw there will be a roster update 8/19. Vick will be on the Eagles. I'm going to have to rent this
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2009, 12:45:11 PM
I think it's one of the few games worth buying. Especially with the improved  franchise mode, I play the hell out of it...especially with some friends online. I ended up getting it for $45 from Toys r Us, and found an old gift card that brought it down to $30. No brainer.

Good chance I'll pick up NHL 10 next month, too. NHL 09 was absolutely great...interested to see what they've done with 10. NBA 09 sort of sucked. I'm not a big basketball fan to begin with, but I only played that a couple of times before dumping it. I think that new Halo ODST comes out soon, too...and I'll probably pick that up, too. Halo 3 had great replay value online, and I think ODST is supposed to be similar that way. Bioshock 2 comes out in October, and that looks good, too. Man, too many games to buy...I might have to rent a few of those or wait until the price drops just on sheer principle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 17, 2009, 01:15:12 PM
only improvements i have heard about franchise have been ONLINE FRANCHISE. Not regular. For me its simple, I want to be able to customize players in diff. formations. I want good player progression. I'm not real big on playing online mainly, but if they improve those things I might give it a shot.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2009, 01:34:59 PM
I haven't tried the customizing the formations, but I've seen a big improvement in the player progression/regression. Only thing I wish they'd have added (or I haven't found it yet) is the ability to manually assign a defensive player to cover a particular player within the context of a play...like a defensive hot route. They've added the ability to assign coverage on a game basis, but I haven't seen the option to assign per play. I'll have to take a better look for that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 17, 2009, 01:37:20 PM
thats what i used to love, getting players in certain formations or plays.  Just to have your speedsters doing kickoff coverage was great on the old madden
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Mad-Lad on August 18, 2009, 01:00:14 AM
I can't wait to pick up the game tomorrow, download the patch on Wednesday, and trade Vick by Wednesday evening at the latest.  Maybe the Broncos will give me Dawkins back.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2009, 09:26:10 AM
lol

yeah main reason i liked custom formations was i liked to set up my defense like the eagles with substitutes on certain downs. Sometimes throw Howard at DT, or bring Dawkins in the box for a blitz package. Take out a slow linebacker on 3rd and long and bring i a coverage guy etc... Or have 2 running backs in the backfield. Or put Westy in the slot in one formation. Makes it more realistic and fun that way, gives you more control.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 18, 2009, 10:57:16 AM
game is fun as shtein but i'm definitely rusty after so many years not playing.  tried playing someone online yesterday and got destroyed.  it was funny and frustrating at the same time.

are there no achievements in the game that give you MS points?  i still have o from the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 11:30:12 AM
You get Achievement/Gamer points, but no MS points (which have a monetary value). I've gotten a few of them....but I'm not sure what they all are. I'm sure you could find them online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 11:30:50 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 18, 2009, 09:26:10 AM
lol

yeah main reason i liked custom formations was i liked to set up my defense like the eagles with substitutes on certain downs. Sometimes throw Howard at DT, or bring Dawkins in the box for a blitz package. Take out a slow linebacker on 3rd and long and bring i a coverage guy etc... Or have 2 running backs in the backfield. Or put Westy in the slot in one formation. Makes it more realistic and fun that way, gives you more control.

They do have formation substitutions.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 18, 2009, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 11:30:12 AM
You get Achievement/Gamer points, but no MS points (which have a monetary value). I've gotten a few of them....but I'm not sure what they all are. I'm sure you could find them online.

yeah thats what i meant.  i'm like 12 games into a franchise and have had some pretty big games and have not gotten any gamer points.  my total is weak as shtein, like 800 or something, so i was hoping to get some.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 11:53:39 AM
The achievements are only for at least All-Pro difficulty and five minute quarters.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 18, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
does anyone have it for 360? if i get live it could be the end of whatever the farg my life is
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 12:33:04 PM
I have it on the 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2009, 01:23:57 PM
going to rent this piece see what all this banter is about
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 18, 2009, 01:40:58 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 11:53:39 AM
The achievements are only for at least All-Pro difficulty and five minute quarters.

ah, thats probably my problem.  i play whatever the default is, probably pro.

and i have it for 360 also.

GT = RickMybars
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2009, 03:06:51 PM
every blockbuster and hollywood video within reasonable distance is rented out of madden. fml
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 18, 2009, 03:13:17 PM
go to gamestop mussa whats a matter witchu
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on August 18, 2009, 03:26:36 PM
Or just buy the farging thing. Jesus.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2009, 03:36:14 PM
whats the matter is i refuse to spend 60 bucks on another madden that promises to be better than the year before. its been shtein since going to the next gen systems. therefore i rent before making up my mind. gfys
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on August 18, 2009, 03:39:16 PM
I don't care. Video games are the suck. Go outside.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 18, 2009, 03:39:56 PM
enough with these random acronyms for christ sakes
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 18, 2009, 06:21:42 PM
new ps3 slim out sept 1--$299 120G

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10312144-1.html (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10312144-1.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 18, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
I watched the video of those two colored guys opening the box five times it was so good.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 18, 2009, 10:46:31 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on August 18, 2009, 03:39:16 PM
I don't care. Video games are the suck. Go outside.

I did. I rode 4 wheeler for a few hours tonight. Much more of a high than video games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 19, 2009, 06:46:20 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on August 18, 2009, 01:40:58 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 18, 2009, 11:53:39 AM
The achievements are only for at least All-Pro difficulty and five minute quarters.

ah, thats probably my problem.  i play whatever the default is, probably pro.

and i have it for 360 also.

GT = RickMybars

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Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 20, 2009, 07:57:34 AM
So, I'm goofing with a franchise in Madden....and I noticed that all of my receivers have a -5 next to their awareness rating. Nice. Later I found out that when Andy Reid is the coach, your receivers awareness DROPS by 5 points automatically. That's the special thing Reid brings to the table.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 20, 2009, 11:02:07 AM
i picked Madden up, didnt feel like waiting 4 weeks for SI to get one to me.  I'm kinda pissed you can do formation changes, such as taking your playbook and moving players to specific spots for certain plays.  Thought you could do it on this one, but it is improved over the first demo that came out. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 20, 2009, 11:07:18 AM
You can do specific changes per play. When you're in the play screen, I think you have to click the right bumper then select the player you want to swap out...and then put in the player you want. I think it's called subs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 20, 2009, 11:43:51 AM
yeah, but back on the old madden pre 360 you could do that in a playbook, and nto have to do it every game in game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 20, 2009, 12:07:03 PM
Yeah, there used to be a universal formation substitutions option....but at least you can do it; and if you're going for standard formation subs, that's a one-click deal.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 20, 2009, 01:52:43 PM
oh farg that! yeah im not talking about sub'n in the backup RB when picking a play. I mean switching players around on D and taking as many starters off the kick off team etc, why can't they just leave it be, they constantly screwing around with the game...what the hell EA. this honestly has ruined the game for me. it peaked at 04 or 05, last one before the next gen. then they started taking things away and tinkering with shtein. no thanks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 20, 2009, 02:32:13 PM
lol...really, this is the best offering they've had since 06 or so on PS2. Franchise mode is fun again, though I did like some of the functions from the old console that they haven't brought back, like the training camp and position battles. That said, it's football, it's fun, and it has a lot of replay value. Stop being a nancy about the good old days.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 20, 2009, 04:02:15 PM
I really miss the MiniCamps.  They were awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 25, 2009, 12:21:39 PM
rented madden nfl 10 yesterday and played a few games last night. overall it feels better, more like the older ones. i like that its slowed down a bit. hit the qb while he's throwing is so much more realistic. i just wish sometimes the ball wouldn't just float in the air, maybe have it fly backwards sometimes, or just harder and more of a line drive into the ground. seems to be up for grabs waay too much. i did however get an int with trent cole and barreled 60 yards for the td. progression seems the same, but ive only played two games. i wish you could customize your playbook, another thing they took away that just pisses me off. there are 3 wildcat plays and they all suck. you don't have the option of subing in a QB in the QB position, only wide receivers. its some really simple things that they have taken out that make this game so-so. overall an improvement, but still taking features out of a game makes no sense to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on August 25, 2009, 01:04:13 PM
I'm definitely more of a fan, you can do substitutions on formations, just has to be in game, and they actually do save.  So i have quite a few plays where i have set routes and easy rollouts for Vick to the left.  Shady is ridiculous on here, had a run last night, thru 5 tacklers on the cowboys, he just kept pumping, they all fell down and it was a 75yarder. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 26, 2009, 04:09:18 PM
Yeah but you have to sub them in on the fly, with time ticking down. Just have one section in menu screen to change this. problem solved. i do however like that it saves it. just havn't had time, literally to get the players where I want them. I ripped a 59 yarder with DJack in the wildcat, somehow got caught on an angle at the one yard line. is there a juke move in this game? what happened to truck stick? why would they take them away?! I am fully convinced EA doesn't give a shtein and just constantly fargs with the game to piss people off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on August 26, 2009, 05:05:42 PM
I decided to rent this piece as well, and your rb comment is exactly my beef. you try and spin you have to be 10 feet away or the rb's back goes into the tackler, or when you try and juke (I guess with the left analog stick now) its not sensitive at all with the controller. So instead of improving the rb, they make it so the rb can have 3 guys gang tackling him and break loose--what the farg?

took sarge's advice and it worked out. save my ass 60 beans
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 26, 2009, 05:36:35 PM
jukes and truck stick is still there on the right stick. The truck stick morphed into a highlight stick, so that if it's a big back they truck, if it's a shifty back, they elude.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 28, 2009, 02:36:59 PM
I did the whole SI deal about two weeks ago, I got my first issue of SI and still no Madden.  I emailed them yesterday and they said they haven't been able to keep up with the demand.  They said my game will get here in about 10 business days. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 28, 2009, 02:38:41 PM
yeah, got my first issue yesterday but no game yet.  when i signed up, it said the game would take 2-3 weeks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on August 28, 2009, 02:58:50 PM
same for me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 28, 2009, 04:05:11 PM
Toys r Us had a great deal on Batman: Arkham Asylum the other day (worked out to about half price)...so I picked it up. Graphics are amazing, and it's fun. Reminds me a little of Bioshock in that you really get connected to the story and the environment. Enjoying it quite a bit for picking it up on a whim.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 28, 2009, 04:36:31 PM
Played the demo. Its supposed to be a great game. Wouldn't mind picking it up myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgAw27L6yJ4&feature=response_watch
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 30, 2009, 05:17:36 PM
Just an update to that Batman thought-- great game. Really cinematic and a lot of fun. Best I've played since Bioshock.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on September 01, 2009, 06:41:02 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 30, 2009, 05:17:36 PM
Just an update to that Batman thought-- great game. Really cinematic and a lot of fun. Best I've played since Bioshock.

I have been playing that today my brother just picked it up.  Agree 100%.  The new madden is decent, I won't get a real feel for it until I get my X-Box live hooked back up. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 02, 2009, 04:25:27 AM
NEw nazi zombies map has been fun, but the highlight (besides the weapons upgrades) is definitely Nikolai. One of the best video game characters ever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 09, 2009, 01:46:43 PM
First video that plays is a new one, Capture the Flag.

http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/#/en_US/VIDEO/CTF

2 months!  :drool
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 15, 2009, 10:21:38 AM
Beat Fallout 3. Still have a bunch of side missions to do, but overall it was pretty cool RPG. My fav. part of the game was when you entered the virtual reality world. That to me was amazingly well done. Of course post apocalyptic setting was awesome as well. still think Fable 2 > Fallout 3. I need a new game...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 15, 2009, 10:32:07 AM
Can't go wrong with the new Batman game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on September 15, 2009, 11:44:20 AM
i guess being good at video games 10 years ago doesn't correlate to being good these days because i get smoked every time i try to play someone online in madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 15, 2009, 12:29:21 PM
yeah i might trade in my games for either madden or batman. im thinking batman, since i'll prob beat it and then trade it back in for either madden or new call of duty in november. still get good value for the batman in a month or 2. madden also
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 15, 2009, 02:15:02 PM
im trading in madden for NHL
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 15, 2009, 02:22:48 PM
i'll probably trade ncaa for nhl
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 15, 2009, 03:27:42 PM
I'm on the fence about getting NHL 10. I loved NHL 09, but I tried the NHL 10 demo and it doesn't feel like it plays all that differently from 09.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 17, 2009, 11:42:17 AM
So, how's NHL 10?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 23, 2009, 04:11:40 PM
this game looks great.

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/901428/operation-flashpoint-2/videos/operationflash_trl_compmultiplayer_91709.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on September 24, 2009, 12:23:46 PM
^ I will buy that. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2009, 12:46:37 PM
between NHL10/Operation Flashpoint/MW2 i'm dropping a ton on games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on September 24, 2009, 01:39:13 PM
OPeration Flashpoint sounds so real its boring. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 24, 2009, 02:05:40 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2009, 12:46:37 PM
between NHL10/Operation Flashpoint/MW2 i'm dropping a ton on games

How's NHL 10?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2009, 02:07:32 PM
its really good, definitely improved over last year, and thats saying a lot.  I like the new fighting, and board battles once i got used to it.  I havent started my franchise yet, they dont have full roster updates yet, so i'm waiting.  I traded madden in and only had to pay 15 bucks more. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 24, 2009, 02:29:27 PM
If they come up with a sale at some point, I'll probably pick it up. Decided against getting ODST...just didn't look like enough was there to justify the price.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 24, 2009, 02:33:39 PM
yeah, its only like 4 hours campaign. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 25, 2009, 05:07:17 PM
i was close to buying ODST, but yeah to me it just sounded like a nice add on to 3. no thanks. im prob going to rent operation flashpoint to see if its worth it. def. be trading in my games for MW2.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 28, 2009, 09:31:37 AM
played the Batman demo over the weekend, now i need to get this game and play it, it looks awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on September 28, 2009, 09:37:18 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 28, 2009, 09:31:37 AM
played the Batman demo over the weekend, now i need to get this game and play it, it looks awesome.

Definitely worth the purchase dude.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 28, 2009, 08:00:54 PM
ya so, since my teevee broke, and I gotta replace it, I'm getting a new game system too

ps3 probably...can't fargn' wait
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 28, 2009, 08:07:30 PM
unless you're into bluray, or plan on buying bluray dvd's, i'd recommend xbox.  i've owned ps and ps2 and played ps3 and i think that xbox is a much better system.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 28, 2009, 08:08:46 PM
it definitely has a better game library
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 28, 2009, 08:52:58 PM
i also like that it's compatible with windows media center.  i've got it hooked up to my wireless network so i can view any pictures and music/video files on my tv instead of my laptop.  made it nice over the summer when family came to visit and wanted to see pictures of everything that's gone on in the last year since i last saw them.  instead of cramming around my laptop, i just pulled them up through xbox and watched them on my tv.  was pretty damn nice. 

i never did figure out the part where you're supposd to be able to use your computer as a dvr and i've pretty much given up on that now that directv hooked me up with a free dvr upgrade.  i called xbox and microsoft tech support i don't know how many times and most of the people i spoke with kept telling me that wasn't even a function of the xbox but it says that it is on the xbox website. 

oh well, other than that i've been quite pleased with the xbox.  streaming movies from my netflix is also a nice feature too.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on September 28, 2009, 09:05:14 PM
you can do the same exact thing with the ps3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 28, 2009, 09:33:35 PM
Quote from: SunMo on September 28, 2009, 09:31:37 AM
played the Batman demo over the weekend, now i need to get this game and play it, it looks awesome.

a must play game IMO
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 28, 2009, 10:20:22 PM
I really liked the Batman game. My son REALLY loves the Batman game....that's now who he'll be for Halloween.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 29, 2009, 02:42:14 PM
I think PS3 is the better deal. It may not have the dominance xbox has on the market and game library but its more bang for your buck and more reliable. Superior machine, blue ray dvd, free online gaming, built in wireless, you can stream all your music and videos from your PC to the PS3 wireless. They just lowered it to $299 as well. If you would of asked me 3 years ago, I would of told you Xbox, but the price drop and the benefits you get from the PS3 to me, seem like a much better value with added reliability of the PS3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 29, 2009, 02:47:46 PM
the main difference between the two is playing online.  Xbox is a pay service, but far superior to PSN.  If you dont plan on playing online, i'd say go PS3 for blueray, as most people just end up using it mainly for blueray
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 29, 2009, 02:51:52 PM
Or, you can buy whatever has games you like.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 29, 2009, 02:54:50 PM
you can actually pick up the xbox for 199.  it's the low end model, but it's been at that price for at least a year.  i think their high end model is still around 399 though. 

i'm just pimping the xbox because i want to be online friends with dio.....away from this place. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 29, 2009, 04:35:48 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 29, 2009, 02:54:50 PM
you can actually pick up the xbox for 199.  it's the low end model, but it's been at that price for at least a year.  i think their high end model is still around 399 though. 

i'm just pimping the xbox because i want to be online friends with dio.....away from this place. 
they dropped the Elite price down to 299 to match the ps3slim
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 29, 2009, 05:00:14 PM
my g/f bought me nhl10 last night...played one be a pro game and one online team game.  it's def slower and the passing is a little harder, but i still love it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 29, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
the only hockey i've ever played on a video game is the one from the nes and that was because i liked the fights more than actually playing hockey. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 29, 2009, 07:40:54 PM
dl the demo then sarge, you'll love the fights this year.  You get knocked out, can turtle, and its all first person view.  Pretty cool.  Takes a bit to get used to it though. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 06, 2009, 08:50:15 AM
operation flashpoint comes out today. im going to give it a rent. was hoping for a demo, but doesn't look like its happening.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 07, 2009, 02:16:46 PM
Blockbuster doesn't get Operation Flashpoint in til Friday. Read a review on it and its def not your typical run and gun 1st shooter. very strategy driven. you have to carefully make decisions, otherwise you could be set back a half hour to an hour with checkpoint, due to focus on realism. only negatives were that and that the command menus can be a pain in the ass, all while getting shot at etc...but they did say co-op campaign is fun. multi-player was mentioned as decent as well. prob still give it a rent on friday or later.

Got madden 10, well it was a gift. I can't stand it when the computer makes a reception, whenever I go to switch players to make a tackle it picks a player I don't want, always! Its so frustrating. The old maddens, were spot on everytime, I could tell what player would be picked. So I pick a guy expecting him to move in a certain direction, I get another and go the wrong way. I guess I just need to adjust to this. also seems like when you have a defender close its sometime hard to control him to make a tackle. just all seems very loose and or slow. not realistic at all. again prob something i just need to adjust to since i havn't played much of the next gen versions. i miss the good ol days of madden
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 08, 2009, 07:19:14 PM
I have the same problem with defenders in all football games.  I think it happens because I suck and don't work hard to get better, which is apparently what you have to do if you want to play well.

I finally got a PS3 and HDTV.

Picked up Fallout 3, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, and GTA IV.

Played the latter a few minutes and will def. return to it in force some day, but got myself wrapped up in Oblivion, so that's got me for a while.  Haven't even loaded Fallout to see if it's any good.  I did love the shtein out of Fallout 2 on PC so many years ago...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 08, 2009, 11:12:21 PM
Fallout 3 is essentially Oblivion with guns, so you'll probably like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 09, 2009, 12:05:05 AM
yeah, I just realized that of the three games I first bought, two of them are Bethesda, oh well.  I will probably like them both.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 09, 2009, 12:23:08 AM
i cant really get in to those games, but one thing is for sure if you are into it: you get your money worth
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 09, 2009, 09:42:46 AM
ya, they take forever.  I've just restarted Oblivion because the first character I made wasn't working out..I needed to figure out how the game works and what I can get away with.  Suffice it to say, a stealthy mystic doesn't fare too well.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 09, 2009, 11:00:12 AM
I liked Fallout 3. Actually isn't very long of a game, the main quest, that is. I beat it awhile back but there are still side missions and actually new missions you can buy. Overall I did enjoy Fallout, but if your a player with little patience for details and traveling from place to place, then not sure if you would enjoy it. I liked Fable 2 better than Fallout 3. Fable 2 is Xbox exclusive though...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 09, 2009, 11:19:53 AM
If you're going to start up a bunch of characters, you'll wear out on Oblivion pretty quick. The sewer tutorial gets old pretty fast.

If you're bored, you may enjoy the short-lived blog Living in Oblivion (http://livinginoblivion.wordpress.com/page/5/). I believe the guy did a similar deal for Fallout 3, but I can't seem to find that one at the moment.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 09, 2009, 01:00:32 PM
About to pop in Operation Flashpoint. Blockbuster has a new rental policy. Has to be back on day 5, no later than 12 or you'll be charged a $1 everyday late. So instead of 14 days, its down to 5, and they didn't drop the price. Still $8.99 a rental. Blockbuster continues to charge for less of a service. Its why I canceled the mail movie rentals, they took away benefits without adjusting the price. Nice business model Blockbuster, keep it going.  :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 09, 2009, 03:34:08 PM
Flashpoint is well, very confusing. Campaign mode is really tough. Seems like your running for long distances and then you have no real idea if you should open fire on enemies or just stay covered and try to get to the next checkpoint. Command menu is annoying, you go into it, while your getting fired on and can't move. Quit after dying on the 2nd level twice with no real idea how to find cover and defend. Tried multiplayer and there is nobody playing. Got into one game an actually killed 16 and died 1 time. The AI multiplayer guys just seem to lay down or stay still with no cover and you can just nail them. Aiming is tough, but realistic. Just seems like you can stay put and keep firing at guys, with nothing else really going on. Not real sure about this game...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 10, 2009, 08:05:14 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 09, 2009, 11:19:53 AM
If you're going to start up a bunch of characters, you'll wear out on Oblivion pretty quick. The sewer tutorial gets old pretty fast.

If you're bored, you may enjoy the short-lived blog Living in Oblivion (http://livinginoblivion.wordpress.com/page/5/). I believe the guy did a similar deal for Fallout 3, but I can't seem to find that one at the moment.

First thing I did was leave a save file at the final gate out of the sewer, where you have a final chance to change race, birth sign, etc.  Now when I want to try a different character, I just load that and skip the tutorial altogether.

I'm already not very happy with the PS3/Oblivion performance:  firstly, the system is not able to keep up with the animation of all the landscape.  I see lots of trees and shtein popping into view way too late.  It is incredible to me that they release a game that relies so heavily on the atmospherics, in which those details are lacking.  Unlike the PC version, you cannot change the settings either, so I don't have the option to drop the grass animations out, which I'm sure would really improve performance.  secondly, the sound cuts in and out intermittently.  Feels like the same deal:  the system just can't keep up with the game.  These problems may force me to stop playing before I otherwise would have.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 11, 2009, 11:43:57 AM
so i'm trying to do a softmod to my wii, i thought i bricked the farger this morning but its back up working now.  Scared the shtein outta me.  http://www.howtomodyourwii.com/

I'm at the point where we never play the wii, and if i can get a bunch of games for free, that might be more incentive to play it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 11, 2009, 12:55:40 PM
thats weird about your oblivion experience dio. i think it might have t do with it being one of the first games released for ps3 and at that point, game developers had little knowledge on the ps3. game developers right now are starting to create games that can truly take advantage of its processor. i don't think it couldn't handle it, i just think there were lots of unknowns at that point for ps3 game developers. just my opinion though...Uncharted 2 is supposed to be amazing for PS3 and will give MW2 a run for its money for game of the year.

http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/74?ep=74
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 28, 2009, 12:38:29 PM
so there is a big stink going around on the interwebz about the 1st level of Modern Warfare 2. Someone posted a horrible video of the first level, in which you play a CIA operative, who is either undercover or has joined forces with terrorist group. basically the stink is you enter an airport and open fire on innocent civilians. mowing them down as they try to run crawl away. its pretty brutal. then it looks like a police/swat force tries to stop you. anyway people are really upset about it, saying they won't buy the game now, its inappropriate, it will make kids want to try it etc..(when the game in rated M for mature, yet kids still play the game online, which ultimately points out the real problem of its the parents not the damn video games).

Anyhow I don't have a problem with it. In fact I think its awesome and adds a real sense of realism to todays "modern warfare". Here is the video:

http://www.liveleak.com/item?a=view&token=364_1256689255


Going to pre-order it tonight
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 28, 2009, 12:41:49 PM
who cares, farg those losers.  You're kids shouldnt be allowed on there anyway, too many Timmay's online. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phillymic2000 on October 28, 2009, 12:48:48 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 28, 2009, 12:38:29 PM
so there is a big stink going around on the interwebz about the 1st level of Modern Warfare 2. Someone posted a horrible video of the first level, in which you play a CIA operative, who is either undercover or has joined forces with terrorist group. basically the stink is you enter an airport and open fire on innocent civilians. mowing them down as they try to run crawl away. its pretty brutal. then it looks like a police/swat force tries to stop you. anyway people are really upset about it, saying they won't buy the game now, its inappropriate, it will make kids want to try it etc..(when the game in rated M for mature, yet kids still play the game online, which ultimately points out the real problem of its the parents not the damn video games).

Anyhow I don't have a problem with it. In fact I think its awesome and adds a real sense of realism to todays "modern warfare". Here is the video:

http://www.liveleak.com/item?a=view&token=364_1256689255


Going to pre-order it tonight

Come on, this is not realistic "modern warfare", Everyone knows that the TSA agents would kick the shtein out of any kind of terrorist activity.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on October 28, 2009, 12:53:08 PM
just from that scene alone...it looks like the best one yet
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 28, 2009, 12:54:01 PM
Thats what I was always trying to figure out, how the hell are parents buying their kids these games? The rating system obviously has never worked. Really, let your kid plays these games and go to certain movies. Chances are they'll never have issues, but its the fact these parents are allowing it to happen can lead to the kids being screwed up from seeing many other things they shouldn't. Its always the parents fault, plain and simple until they turn 18.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 28, 2009, 01:04:56 PM
ill never understand outrage because you let your kids play something that isn't made for their age group. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 28, 2009, 01:16:18 PM
Of course, kids are just as able to steal these games and movies as you or I are. That raises a slightly different issue, but I'm just throwing that out there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 28, 2009, 01:17:18 PM
without a doubt, but dont raise a stink if your underage kid is stealing games then. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 28, 2009, 01:43:48 PM
Its probably not a question of if the kid is stealing so much as it is a question on how much energy the parent is going to spend to prevent it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on October 28, 2009, 01:44:59 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 28, 2009, 01:04:56 PM
ill never understand outrage because you let your kids play something that isn't made for their age group. 

Tell those stupid fargs to watch Penn & Teller's Bullshtein on video game violence.  And if they don't have Showtime, have their kids steal that episode off the internet. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 30, 2009, 04:53:32 PM
some strange things I noticed in madden 10. after finishing a full season on franchise. i realized they have the pro bowl before the super bowl. that ain't right?

also in the beginning start menu screen. its a picture of arizona and steelers fans, but on the very left hand side in the seats, there seems to be a guy with an eagles #36 jersey on with his arms crossed? anyone else notice this? i swear its an eagles jersey.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on October 30, 2009, 06:34:13 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 30, 2009, 04:53:32 PM
some strange things I noticed in madden 10. after finishing a full season on franchise. i realized they have the pro bowl before the super bowl. that ain't right?



this year the probowl is the weekend before the superbowl, in the super bowl city. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 30, 2009, 06:52:04 PM
which really doesn't make any sense.  if you're voted to the probowl and play for a team that got eliminated in the playoffs, epsecially the the conf champ game, are you really going to want to play in a meaninless game the following week?  and what about the players who get voted to the probowl and will be playing in the super bowl?  there's no way any coach/gm/owner will want their best players risking injury in a meaningless game the week before the super bowl. 

whose dumb farging idea was that anyway? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 30, 2009, 06:54:31 PM
pre-ordered modern warfare 2 today.  with trading in madden and ncaa, i'll pay about $10 for it.  holla
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 31, 2009, 05:34:53 AM
Quote from: mussa on October 11, 2009, 12:55:40 PM
thats weird about your oblivion experience dio. i think it might have t do with it being one of the first games released for ps3 and at that point, game developers had little knowledge on the ps3. game developers right now are starting to create games that can truly take advantage of its processor. i don't think it couldn't handle it, i just think there were lots of unknowns at that point for ps3 game developers. just my opinion though...

I reckon you're right.  Oblivion wasn't expressly written for the PS3; it was on PC and 360 well before it was released for PS3, so I have to imagine the PS3 version is just some kind of port.  I have not had the sound problems since my last post..in fact it only happened that one day.  The visual pop up thing still happens of course, but it doesn't hurt the experience enough to actually discourage playing. 

The game is f'n huge.  I havent' even started the main quest, just spending my time roaming around cleaning out dungeons and saving princesses.  Good times.

GTA IV is good, but I'm just not into it.  It's basically the same game as the last iteration for PS2, but with better graphics, storyline, voice acting, etc.  It annoys the piss out of me that I have to maintain relationships a la The Sims in order to keep the storyline going.  I don't want a f'n girlfriend in fantasy video game land...I had one of those in real life and she turned into a wife.  I'm looking for some relief in a game, not more nagging, errands, and responsibility.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on October 31, 2009, 08:44:45 AM
Dio-since you're one of the few in here that have ps3...don't sleep on Uncharted 2.

it will be one of if not the best game you will ever play for the console (and the 1st one was absolutely ridiculous as well). 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 31, 2009, 09:59:05 AM
I'll look for it once I'm finished with Oblivion, Fallout 3, and GTA IV, in about five years.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 31, 2009, 02:38:52 PM
cole hamels says random gernades are for Hoydas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxBdcdKVm2U&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 31, 2009, 06:42:32 PM
IS IT 11.10.09 YET? Damn I've never been so excited for a video game to come out in my life and I'm practically 30 yrs old. pathetic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on October 31, 2009, 07:35:03 PM
lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 02, 2009, 01:10:03 AM
The only video game I'm excited about is the next generation "Virtua Hand Job V" (X-Box version) or "Anal Hero" for the PS3!  :yay

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 02, 2009, 10:06:05 AM
fair enough. one week!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 02, 2009, 01:25:12 PM
bought MW2 reserve today. traded in 4 games. $18
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 04, 2009, 05:11:23 PM
Video Game trade ins are bigger rip-offs than trading in your car to a dealership.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 04, 2009, 06:13:49 PM
buying new games is a rip off. selling your old games that you barely play, if at all anymore is the way to do it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 04, 2009, 06:36:35 PM
i really want to flash my 360, i just need to find someone to do it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 04, 2009, 06:40:02 PM
Sneak up on it and rip open your trenchcoat. Easy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 04, 2009, 06:45:52 PM
If not what Z said, then what does Flashing your xbox mean? First I've heard of it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 04, 2009, 08:32:31 PM
http://www.lookpdf.com/3147-hacking-the-xbox-360-for-dummies-pdf.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 06, 2009, 01:06:30 AM
Sell your games on ebay. You can make 10 times as much with some games. Old sports games you literally get one dollar for. You could get at least $10 on ebay.

If the games are in great condition, some year-old games you can still get $30ish for.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2009, 08:57:27 AM
I don't have the patience for that. time plus shipping costs plus ebay costs, is it really worth it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 06, 2009, 09:01:23 AM
for real...take 3 games out of the cabinet, go to a gamestop 5 minutes away, trade in games...done. appreciate it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 06, 2009, 09:03:42 AM
I go to local game store, they sell games 3 dollars cheaper brand new and always give you better trade in value than game stop. win win in my book 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 06, 2009, 01:31:06 PM
Quote from: mussa on November 06, 2009, 08:57:27 AM
I don't have the patience for that. time plus shipping costs plus ebay costs, is it really worth it?

depends...if you're a worthless pos with nothing to do, if you're time is worth nothing and you like standing in line at the post office....then yeah, it's great

otherwise, no
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 06, 2009, 06:07:45 PM
It depends how much you care about the profit. After all these are only games, it isn't like you are making an extra couple hundred. But something about giving Gamestop the satisfaction of giving you $8 for your used game, and then turning around and selling it for $24.99 the very same day pisses me off. It is more about principle than anything.

I usually sell my games on ebay if it is worth it. Sometimes I can get back close to what I paid for it, minus ebay costs, which still give a much better value than Gamestop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 06, 2009, 07:51:54 PM
i traded NCAA10, Madden10, and NHL09 to gamestop for $47 towards Modern Warfare.

is that the same as $8 each?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on November 06, 2009, 07:53:47 PM
I'm going to trade Operation Flashpoint towards it I decided today.  If it doesn't get me at least 35 a month after it came out I'm going to be very upset and then I am going to trade it in anyway.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 06, 2009, 08:36:50 PM
Quote from: SunMo on November 06, 2009, 07:51:54 PM
i traded NCAA10, Madden10, and NHL09 to gamestop for $47 towards Modern Warfare.

is that the same as $8 each?

I used $8 as an example. Madden 10 came out in, what, august? NCAA was July? You bought each game pretty recently, and still combined with NHL 09 you got less than the price of one game for 3. A ripoff to me. Not to mention your Madden 10 and NCAA 10 are on sale used in your Gamestop right now for $49.99 a piece and your NHL 09 for $17.99.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 07, 2009, 09:32:49 AM
Quote from: SunMo on November 06, 2009, 07:51:54 PM
i traded NCAA10, Madden10, and NHL09 to gamestop for $47 towards Modern Warfare.

is that the same as $8 each?

thats decent. I got $42 for WaW, SKATE 2, Madden 09 and NHL 09
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on November 07, 2009, 10:56:13 AM
I always sell my used games on ebay and have gotten more than the gamestop trade in value.   to list a game for sale, print shipping labels in paypal and drop in the mailbox on the way to work only takes a few minutes.

And because Gamestop jacks up the cost on their used games you can always buy them cheaper on ebay as well.

example.

I just called gamestop and they said the cash trade in value for COD WAW was $10.80.

I just sold that same game on ebay for $33.  After basic shipping, ebay and paypal fees it takes off some of that profit, but you still got more than double the price.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2009, 10:28:38 AM
nice man, i knew you were all about that. im going to have to try that out next time i have a handful of games.

i am going to up all night tonight playing mw2. actually the next few days will go towards that game. hopefully i can pry myself from the controller at some point this week to make some $.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 09, 2009, 10:50:13 AM
gamestop is open at 12:01 for the release, and i'm extremely tempted to go then and get the game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2009, 10:55:13 AM
ha, im going to the midnight release. the place im going to is having a party. i won't be hanging out though, im trying to go as late as possible so i can avoid contact with other losers like myself. thankfully a buddy is going with me to get the game as well
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 09, 2009, 11:01:20 AM
the 12 year old working there when i pre-ordered tried chatting me up about it.  i just pulled my phone out of my pocket and acted like i got a call and stayed on the phone until he finished the transaction and i could leave.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 09, 2009, 11:13:49 AM
what an icehole..lol

When i pre ordered mine, there was some weird kid there who was talking a mile a minute.  He had his cell phone in a mosin nagant ammo pouch http://cgi.ebay.com/Mosin-Nagant-Russian-Ammo-Belt-Pouch-For-Stripper-Clips_W0QQitemZ290366530962QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item439b31a592  I felt bad for the guy at gamestop as he was trying to get this kid out of the store
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 09, 2009, 03:12:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/CPZWL6TWQsY
boner
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 09, 2009, 03:23:05 PM
wowwewow
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 09, 2009, 03:26:24 PM
dudes got the best aim in the history of video games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 09, 2009, 04:59:58 PM
Quote from: MURP on November 07, 2009, 10:56:13 AM
I always sell my used games on ebay and have gotten more than the gamestop trade in value.   to list a game for sale, print shipping labels in paypal and drop in the mailbox on the way to work only takes a few minutes.

And because Gamestop jacks up the cost on their used games you can always buy them cheaper on ebay as well.

example.

I just called gamestop and they said the cash trade in value for COD WAW was $10.80.

I just sold that same game on ebay for $33.  After basic shipping, ebay and paypal fees it takes off some of that profit, but you still got more than double the price.


Yep. Ebay is always the way to go. The thing is, when people say they traded in 3 games and got $40-$45 it sounds good and all, until you realize that just one of those games is going to be turned right around and sold used for $45.99. So basically Gamestop is getting more for one of your games than they gave you for all 3. It is a total ripoff.

Also, some people on Ebay are just idiots. Sometimes you will get way more over the value. Occasionally I'll put a game on there expecting to get $20 and some idiot will jack it up to $35 in a bidding war with another moron.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2009, 05:54:05 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 09, 2009, 03:12:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/CPZWL6TWQsY
boner

good find! damn being the helicopter gunner looks sick! wow i am def. going to be up all night playing this
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 10, 2009, 04:10:58 AM
ahhh its 4 am and im still awake playing MW2. its badass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 10, 2009, 06:35:07 AM
being unemployable does have its upside afterall
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 10, 2009, 08:39:56 AM
i resisted every urge to leave the house at 12am and get this game.  now i am just waiting to leave work at some point to get it and play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 10, 2009, 09:01:46 AM
i'm waiting till 11am, but i want to call off work when i get back
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 10, 2009, 04:48:10 PM
I am really impressed with the game. The new weapons are awesome.Tthe ability to carry a small uzi or shotgun instead of a handgun is crucial. There are so many new things, I can't even begin to list them. Overall it just feels better. Controls feel better. Loving the silencer on sniper rifles as well. Havn't even tried campaign or co-op yet, having too much fun ranking up and getting new weapons etc... :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 10, 2009, 05:58:04 PM
I ended up getting it at lunch, got the prestige edition with night vision goggles, should be crucial during the great zombie war of 2012.  Only played single player but wow, its fast paced.  I cant wait until later to get on MP, but i'm stuck cleaning the house, got another showing of my refrigerators
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 11, 2009, 09:53:04 AM
i checked into xbox live yesterday and almost everyone on my friends list was playing that yesterday.  i just don't think i'm good enough at video games these days to get into a game that complicated.  i just started playing GTA4 which is super old and i'm having a hard time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 11, 2009, 11:29:17 AM
at one point there was 23 of my friends online and playing it.  This game is Epic.  Phatty, its not too hard, just gotta get used to the controls.  We usually play as a team, and can pick up slack.  Plus its fun to hurl racial slurs at people
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 11, 2009, 11:58:58 AM
i've never actually used the headset to play before because it seems pretty gay to talk to 12 year old boys, but thinking about shooting people up with you and sunny and mussa while calling people Romes sounds kinda funny.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 11, 2009, 02:26:56 PM
yea you will get slaughtered in multi-player until u get better at it, more u play better u will get.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 11, 2009, 03:14:37 PM
Just call everyone bro or brah and talk about how wasted you got last night. You'll do fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 11, 2009, 03:36:40 PM
totally
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 11, 2009, 06:04:18 PM
and everybody either sounds like a 12 year old girl or james earl jones...it's really weird
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 11, 2009, 08:17:45 PM
Technology can suck my ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 12, 2009, 08:07:24 AM
I had a dream Sun Mo had a tv show, i need to stop taking Ambien
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 12, 2009, 08:34:18 AM
I think SunMo is swell and all, but if I ever have a dream about him I'm pretty sure that I'll kill myself. I would imagine he feels the same about me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 12, 2009, 08:53:47 AM
i feel the same way, and am contemplating whether to pull the trigger. 

On a side note this game is off the charts good on Multiplayer.  The campaign is pretty awesome so far, especially the "No Russian" level.  Basically you are a terrorist, and get to shoot up an airport, it caused a big deal prior to the game being released, and there is a patch to offer you the chance to bypass that level if its too real. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 12, 2009, 11:00:46 AM
anyone who bought any madden game since 2005 might soon to be able to get in on a class action suit against EA...


http://competition.law360.com/registrations/user_registration?article_id=133329&concurrency_check=false (http://competition.law360.com/registrations/user_registration?article_id=133329&concurrency_check=false)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 12, 2009, 01:14:56 PM
Cool. I was looking for a way to make lawyers rich.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on November 12, 2009, 03:27:50 PM
While MW2 is unbelievable I am disappointed how short the campaign mode is.  I beat it in less than a day and wasn't exactly playing it non-stop.  I love the special ops mode. 

I can't wait to get my X-Box live hooked up next week after my move. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 12, 2009, 03:58:12 PM
I was just about to post this. The online multiplayer is what really makes the game and attracts players, but for that kind of hype I was expecting a much longer campaign as well

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on November 14, 2009, 11:50:49 AM
Even though short, I thought the campaign was fantastic. There are tons of heads who buy the game and never even pay the campaign, so you can't hate on them for paying the most attention to the online modes. The Spec Ops part is pretty sweet as well.


If any of you bastiches want to get on, let me know. Who the hell is Jeru the Damager? He's in my friends list, from here I think, but have never played with him.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 14, 2009, 11:57:51 AM
seabiscuit
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on November 14, 2009, 12:17:01 PM
Ok.

Is ZombieFaceKilla someone on here?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 14, 2009, 07:01:41 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhanInDC on November 14, 2009, 12:17:01 PM
Ok.

Is ZombieFaceKilla someone on here?
Mussa
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 16, 2009, 10:23:28 AM
thats ZombiFaceKilla to you
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 21, 2009, 12:35:01 AM
Assassins Creed 2 - pretty badass. not as repeatative as the first one, which made it get boring fast. fighting is def better, yet harder to remember all the moves. there is also cool new climbing animations and environment seems more realistic. oh and you can jump into water now, where in the first one you died. this makes for easier escape sometimes. I was a fan of the first, so I would def recommend to other fans of the first and even new players to the series. def game of the year worthy if MW2 didn't already wrap it up  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 22, 2009, 11:33:08 AM
I just discovered you can download Fable 2 for free from games onDemand on XBOX Live. I had rented in prior, and beat it, I tried loading my character and it wouldn't let me though...awesome RPG if your into them :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on December 06, 2009, 10:07:30 AM
I am thinking about getting the new Madden, haven't had one since like 05 or 06, because I thought EA wasn't improving it enough to warrant the 60 bones. I have CoD5, and Left for Dead 2 (can't open til Christmas, I'm not supposed to know), but there are a truckload of good games out now, like DragonAge and Assassin's Creed II. Does Madden suck wang, or should I get one of those titles?

Any interest in doing a Madden online Franchise w/ CF? Can have a whole league of player run teams, all online.

Mussa, I went to jump into one of your parties last night, you were playing team deathmatch. F that. Everyone there was like 60+.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 06, 2009, 12:43:14 PM
You can always trade in some old games for Madden 10. Or buy it used or search on ebay for it. I think Madden 10 is the best madden since the 05-06 era(which was the best years IMO)

i'd totally be into a Madden online franchise, I'm just not sure how that works. Zanshin might know...but I'd be into it.

Ahh it doesn't matter what number ranked people are, Im a 70 and some games I go 20-3 or some games ill go 4 - 17. That shouldn't hold you back, that number basically just means people play the game a lot, doesn't mean they are good. You should get in a game with me and Murp some night. i'll send you an invite if your on when we are or whatever
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 07, 2009, 08:29:07 AM
Yo. Madden is better this year. Microsoft Store just had it on sale for $30. Worth it, I think. I play it with friends all the time, and for the first time in years, I've enjoyed the franchise mode (though it's still not quite as good as it was in the heyday of the PS2).

I haven't tried the online franchise yet, but I'd definitely be up for it and I have a couple of friends who would be up for it, too. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 07, 2009, 08:39:57 AM
Here's a good site to keep track of game deals, by the way:  http://www.cheapassgamer.com/index.php
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 07, 2009, 10:15:30 AM
i'd get in on an online league.  i haven't played for months and when i did i sucked but i'd still play. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 07, 2009, 01:03:07 PM
I finally played an online game the other week and I went toe to toe with this guy til right before half-time it was tied and I picked 6 this chump cause he went for a fake punt. He quit. It pissed me off cause it was a good close game and when it didn't go his way he quit on me. I'm down for getting a league together, I know at least 2 other guys that play that might be interested.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on December 08, 2009, 06:37:48 PM
I finally got my x-box live hooked back up so I would be down.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on December 08, 2009, 10:00:57 PM
i'm on xbox live but do not yet have any madden for it.  one of you fargers should sent it to me for xmas. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on December 08, 2009, 10:53:09 PM
interesting article about possible future of micro transaction gaming starting with Halo.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1053031p1.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 09, 2009, 08:42:52 AM
I got that Battlefield 1943, and i loved it, so simple, but worth every penny
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 09, 2009, 02:04:36 PM
Yeah but why not still sell the physical game for $60 and push hard on extras through xbox live. people will still but the extras if its a good game. thats more profits. the only way I see this happening with all games is when games become easily pirated like music and movies. or if they can somehow gamble on making same if not better profits this way. either way i like it, except this might destroy the local game shop guy and trading in games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 09, 2009, 02:05:55 PM
GTA has done well with the extra levels.  I still havent gotten the latest one, mainly because of MW2
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 09, 2009, 02:17:22 PM
They push new episodes all the time. I'd buy them up but I somehow lost my copy of GTA4 and have yet to find it. I bought all 4 map packs for WaW(COD5). Sadly COD4 only came out with 1 map pack. I'd like to see them come out with a new map pack quarterly until Modern Warfare 3 comes out. I would totally buy that. What I really want is a map creator. I'd love to design a map. Imagine being able to create your own maps and sharing them with other people. That would be the bees knees
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 14, 2009, 12:46:07 PM
Picked up Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on whim because it was $10 new on Amazon. I'd heard really middling things about it, but all things considered it's really not a bad game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 26, 2009, 01:14:46 AM
Got an Elite for christmas from the wife, explains why she's been fighting me non stop over the past few weeks about me picking me up one.  She loves the netflix option more than i do, and its been killing us not having that available for our winter vacation.  I'll have a refurb xbox 360 Pro available for sale soon when it gets back from being repaired.  I'm asking 100 bucks bare, with just the HD and a remote, i can include games if interested. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 26, 2009, 06:09:55 AM
dude thinks this is craigslist or some shtein
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 26, 2009, 10:49:17 AM
funholeish behavior
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 27, 2009, 05:45:46 AM
I got Madden 10 for PS3 for Christmas.  Haven't played a Madden game in many years. 

What quarter length setting is the best for producing something like real game stats?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 27, 2009, 01:12:07 PM
I play 8 mins. But I think 7 is good as well. Stats are still not that accurate. I never have nearly as many passing or rushing attempts, tackles or pancakes a game like the other computer controlled teams. This has been a problem as long as I can remember for madden. I am sure there are some message boards out there that have more accurate info for this...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2009, 10:17:16 AM
i got left 4 dead 2 from my girl's parents and it is cool as shtein and it's seriously is giving me crazy dreams.  it's so fast that i can't keep up with it yet but the online mode with friends seems pretty dope.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2009, 10:18:36 AM
i also set up an online league called concrete field if anyone wants to get in one.  right now it's set for a fantasy draft which would take some time but if we could set a time when everyone is available, could probably be done pretty quick.  just seems more fair since a lot of teams are so much better than others.  but i can change it to non fantasy too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2009, 10:28:37 AM
how do we join? is there a search option?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2009, 10:31:36 AM
this is for madden btw.

and yeah if you go to online leagues, there's only 2 options, create or join.  if you go to join you can search.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on December 28, 2009, 10:34:43 AM
L4D and L4D2 are my secret lovers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 28, 2009, 10:37:17 AM
yeah it's fun even though i feel like it's moving me closer towards a seizure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2009, 11:48:29 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on December 28, 2009, 10:31:36 AM
this is for madden btw.

and yeah if you go to online leagues, there's only 2 options, create or join.  if you go to join you can search.

just signed up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2009, 01:12:51 PM
I'll sign up...I'll take a look later.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 28, 2009, 04:54:22 PM
probably get DMF to sign up also
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 28, 2009, 06:37:34 PM
I'll ask another buddy, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on December 28, 2009, 08:59:22 PM
I'm in. Got Madden for Christmas, and haven't played it in years, so I will no doubt suck.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on December 28, 2009, 10:20:35 PM
I am definitely down. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 29, 2009, 10:06:45 AM
didn't sarge say he would join as well...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on December 29, 2009, 11:06:43 AM
Quote from: mussa on December 29, 2009, 10:06:45 AM
didn't sarge say he would join as well...

i would if i had madden 2010 on xbox.  now, if anyone wants to set up a madden 08 league on ps2, i'll be all over it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 29, 2009, 12:03:59 PM
If you have an xbox, you could probably get Madden 10 on the cheap.

I'm signed into the league. Had a hard time picking a team and only two had been taken. Never realized how much I dislike other teams. Go Falcons.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 29, 2009, 12:14:29 PM
so is everyone cool with a fantasy draft? i'm pretty sure we can just sim  one if we can't find a time to get online at the same time.  i just feel that at least for me, being so bad and all, it would be nice to have the teams a bit more evenly matched.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 29, 2009, 02:08:16 PM
totally. only way to go.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 29, 2009, 02:34:27 PM
yeah maybe we can set a few dates and times and then we can all vote on a night and time to do it once we fill all the spots. im eastern time zone and so is DMF.

Would it make sense since there are 8 spots for players, that 4 guys pick AFC teams and the other 4 pick NFC teams? That way its sort of even and we all have shot at playoffs and what not?

I picked the Chargers already. And also Phatty, whats up with the set the draft board? Is that important at all? I'm guessing that only matters if we simulate the draft?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 29, 2009, 02:49:35 PM
no idea on that last part, i'll look next time i get on.

and good point about spreading the teams out, that way no one has an advantage in playing computer teams more than the rest.  i guess we need to figure out what our final numbers of people in the league will be and then we can restart it and pick teams.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 29, 2009, 07:07:18 PM
I think you can log on to pre-rank your players in case you can't make the draft time, so it shouldn't be that big of a deal. I asked another guy to hop in. I figure the more people and fewer computer teams, the better. But if you want me to stop looking for people, say the word.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 30, 2009, 09:09:34 AM
Yeah I might be able to get two others guys on my friends list to join. I'm excited to get this rolling. I never played Phatty, but I played Zanshin a few times on 08 and he kicked my butt. To make excuses though, those were the days of bad lags when the game came out! Later that year it seemed to be fine, but it was unplayable for a long time. I played 3 online games I think for 10 and they were solid. Zanshin is good though. DMF is good too, we had some battles recently.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 30, 2009, 09:58:48 AM
Too bad ChuckChillout has a PS3...he'd be all over it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 30, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
you can see my online record i think...i'm pretty sure i have about a .300 winning percentage or somewhere around there.  it's not good. plus, i haven't played that much madden lately and when i do i've been doing the create a superstar mode so i haven't actually played defense or thrown a pass in months.  will have to get some practice in before we start.

and i say invite as many people as we can.  it'll take longer to progress the weeks but it's better than playing computer teams.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on December 31, 2009, 05:24:01 PM
I signed up. Any idea how many teams and when the draft will be? I am down with a live draft, I don't have shtein to do until school starts at the end of January.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 01, 2010, 05:09:57 PM
i got a best buy gift card for xmas so perhaps i'll use it to pick up madden.  of course, that's easier said than done since the closest best buy is about 50 miles away. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 01, 2010, 08:17:21 PM
You can use the gift card at bestbuy.com.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 02, 2010, 10:03:52 PM
This online franchise better be the shtein, or I am trading this game in. Everything about it sucks wang. Franchise sucks balls, there is no front office mode despite what they advertise, and the Superstar mode is horrible, and has zero depth. The first twenty minutes into playing Madden 10, I counted no less that 15 bugs (guys running with the ball, and hey, there is no ball in his hands, guys getting carted off on no cart, the wrong fans cheering the wrong plays, on an on. The obligatory, "There is no way that would come even close to happening in a real game" phrase was murmured repeatedly. Just dumb shtein, like the CPU throwing high-risk passes when up a TD with a minute and change on the clock when I have no timeouts..... This game sucks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Eagles_Legendz on January 02, 2010, 10:41:13 PM
I like NCAA better than Madden in regards to game play.  That being said, if you guys are still looking for someone to join an online league, I might be good to go.  Just let me know.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on January 03, 2010, 06:43:12 AM
WWZSniper87 is my tag, but I am Maddenless for now. The only game I'm on is Gears 2 at the moment.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 03, 2010, 10:23:13 PM
Now that I've got a decent laptop with tons of memory, I've been playing the games I've missed out on over the past few years. This week I've been having a blast with Fallout 3. I was very amused by the Fear Factory reference in there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 04, 2010, 03:47:32 AM
Fallout 3 is a really good game, but I liked Oblivion more if you want to compare Bethesda projects. There was just more to do overall IMO.

What are the specs on your laptop?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 04, 2010, 10:05:30 AM
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 M300 @ 2.0 ghz
Video ATi HD4200
Ram: 4GB DDR2
HDD: 320 GB HDD

Not the greatest hardware in the world, but seems to handle whatever I've thrown at it so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 04, 2010, 06:09:45 PM
Nice. Should be able to play most games, but I've heard that Crysis is an absolute bitch to run. Never played it myself, so I couldn't say.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 04, 2010, 06:33:35 PM
I haven't played a true FPS in years, if you don't count Bethesda games. I'm anxious to know if it'll play Dragon Age, but I'm waiting until I'm finished with Fallout 3 to find out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 04, 2010, 06:52:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqAQLHkRs18

Rise of the Triad was so good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on January 04, 2010, 07:09:46 PM
I have Dragon Age for the 360, but didn't play yet. Been playing Assassin's Creed 2. Fun game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 04, 2010, 08:32:27 PM
Dragon Age sucks ass. I played it hard for about two weeks. Each mob is exactly the same, and does roughly the same stuff, which is melee and and not move. Also your "party" does all the wrong shtein, the casters melee, the rogues tank, etc..

Overall the AI is terrible and there are way, way too many quests that get thrown at you, it's almost impossible to work on just one. Save your money.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 04, 2010, 10:32:57 PM
I'd probably run a couple dozen mods after the first five hours to take care of the AI. An overload of quests is something I don't mind all that much. Its been a while since I've seen a polished Bioware game, but they're usually good for writing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 05, 2010, 10:12:37 AM
so in order to start 2010 off right i decided to not go to work and instead play video games all day.  i think i'm already slightly better in madden.

anyway, right now our league is set up for 8 people and we have six.  anyone else that's going to be in? if not, i'll change the league max to 6 then we can pick a time for the draft.  i don't think it should take too long.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 05, 2010, 10:35:15 AM
I know a guy or 2 who might be interested. I'll have to message him. BTW Phatty I was playing MW2 with a buddy last night or else I would of taken you on. I am rusty at Madden right now, I'll have to fire it up and play a few games to get back into it. I say give it a few more days to see if we can fill up those spots. that way also, we can get one person to be on a team in each division etc etc...if that makes sense?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 05, 2010, 12:58:16 PM
We need to make a separate thread to track the horror of this CF Madden league deal. I suggest the Fantasy Football and Contests forum.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 05, 2010, 01:20:05 PM
Just make a new thread in general, I agree
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on January 05, 2010, 01:36:43 PM
If I get my hands on a copy of Madden '10 I'll join. Right now I don't really have the will to spend 50 dollars on a game but I might in a day or two.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 05, 2010, 01:42:14 PM
Quote from: Munson on January 05, 2010, 01:36:43 PM
If I get my hands on a copy of Madden '10 I'll join. Right now I don't really have the will to spend 50 dollars on a game but I might in a day or two.

Don't bother. Seriously.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on January 05, 2010, 01:44:52 PM
Oh c'mon....like you wouldn't enjoy playing someone who hasn't played an updated madden game since 08. I could be this years Lions. It'll be fun times.

Then eventually I'll figure out how to play and then I'll be next years Browns.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 05, 2010, 02:38:49 PM
Set up a thread in the FF Contests forum for this.

http://www.concretefield.info/forum/index.php?topic=20740.msg720715#msg720715
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 07, 2010, 12:24:52 PM
XBox Live for $35

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Month-Live-Gold-Card/dp/B0029LJIFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1262715396&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Month-Live-Gold-Card/dp/B0029LJIFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1262715396&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 07, 2010, 04:04:08 PM
wow, thats a hell of a deal. i'll prob snag that
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on January 08, 2010, 12:32:43 PM
EA is bringing back NBA Jam for Wii (http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4795625)  :yay

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 08, 2010, 12:36:34 PM
that's so awesome.  i wish there was somewhere online to play the original.  reggie miller and rick smits ftw
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 08, 2010, 01:12:27 PM
scott skiles was the shtein in that game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 08, 2010, 01:14:01 PM
NBA JAM Tournament Edition, i always used the Beastie Boys
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 08, 2010, 01:14:35 PM
i could never stay on fire for more than like 2 baskets.  so frustrating.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on January 08, 2010, 01:40:30 PM
I was usually Mourning and Larry Johnson since the Sixers sucked during those days.  Hawkins and Hornacek.  yay.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 08, 2010, 01:49:02 PM
i remember clarence weatherspoon in the game i played at the arcade.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on January 08, 2010, 01:49:28 PM
yeah, he was in the first version for sega as well
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 08, 2010, 01:50:46 PM
ah..the days of putting your quarter up against the screen and calling "next"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 08, 2010, 02:53:53 PM
Barkley and Kevin Johnson, or Steve Majerle.

I'll have to admit the Mourning and Grandmama were a dangerous combo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 08, 2010, 02:57:49 PM
thunder steve?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 08, 2010, 02:59:14 PM
thunder steve majerle
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 08, 2010, 03:00:40 PM
Quote from: reese125 on January 08, 2010, 01:50:46 PM
ah..the days of putting your quarter up against the screen and calling "next"

hanging out in the pizza parlor all day with a pocket full of quarters ftw. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 08, 2010, 03:13:10 PM
Dragons Lair--remember this shtein: movie like game where you would move the joystick a certain direction and dude would either live or die to the next scene. thought this was the fattest game when it came out in the arcade

(http://www.dragons-lair-project.com/games/pages/images/dl/pic19.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 08, 2010, 03:16:26 PM
this thread was cool til that last post reese, thanks  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 08, 2010, 03:19:55 PM
my bad--sarge got me going...continue with your nba jam party
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 08, 2010, 03:21:23 PM
mussa is just trying to deflect attention away from steve majerly. 

and no, i can't say i remember that game.  of course, my local pizza parlor was a bit slow getting the new games.  i think we were playing spy hunter and street fighter into our mid-teens.  we didn't care though.  dude usually gave us a couple of free slices or some water ice since we spent so much time in there anyway. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 08, 2010, 03:24:20 PM
stillupfront's mom he drained 3s!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 08, 2010, 03:25:48 PM
double dribble
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 08, 2010, 03:28:02 PM
Quote from: mussa on January 08, 2010, 03:24:20 PM
stillupfront's mom he drained 3s!

epic filter

double dribble was nice!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on January 08, 2010, 03:39:09 PM
Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat (1 and 2), NBA Jam, Simpsons, TMNT and X-Men were the only arcades that mattered from 1989 through 1994

Sarge, this was Dragon's Lair:
(http://media.herald-dispatch.com/blog/games/uploaded_images/dragonslair-774455.jpg)


You were basically playing a cartoon, then you'd get half a second to hit the right combination of joystick + button or you died
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on January 08, 2010, 03:41:19 PM
just in case you missed my picture of it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 08, 2010, 03:43:16 PM
ok, yeah i remember that game.  played it like once or twice.  thought it was ghey. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 08, 2010, 03:43:53 PM
Quote from: BigEd76 on January 08, 2010, 03:39:09 PM
Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat (1 and 2), NBA Jam, Simpsons, TMNT and X-Men were the only arcades that mattered from 1989 through 1994

Sarge, this was Dragon's Lair:
(http://media.herald-dispatch.com/blog/games/uploaded_images/dragonslair-774455.jpg)


You were basically playing a cartoon, then you'd get half a second to hit the right combination of joystick + button or you died

I pretty much agree with all of them. There were some sweet racing games too though, you sat down in...just can't remember them
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 15, 2010, 08:59:47 AM
Anyone play Trials HD on 360 yet? Its an arcade game. 3 of my friends played it and love it. Prob download it soon, like 10 bucks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 15, 2010, 02:40:32 PM
What's the gist?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on January 15, 2010, 04:41:27 PM
i got it when it first came out, it is a fun game, but when you get to the harder levels (which doesn't take long) it becomes just about impossible and your frustration level will rise quickly. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 15, 2010, 04:42:14 PM
well, going by the name alone I'd guess it's a trials game.  as in, tricky low speed obstacles to be climbed, balanced upon, hopped over, etc.  motorcycle or possibly bicycle
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on January 15, 2010, 04:44:54 PM
yep, motorcycle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 15, 2010, 06:15:35 PM
when it comes to motorcycle games, excitebike ftw
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on January 17, 2010, 02:40:52 AM
I had Sega Master System...so, as far as motorcycle games...."Hang On'....FTL.  :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: NGM on January 17, 2010, 11:52:04 AM
Road Rash.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 17, 2010, 01:13:27 PM
Trials is pretty sweet. Challenging as hell. Great graphics for arcade game. Once you try the demo, then your hooked. Stuck at Beaver 2 medium
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 17, 2010, 01:46:32 PM
Finished up my first run through Dragon Age. Typical BioWare game, what with the party management and henchman banter. AI wasn't too bad, but the ranged henchmen sometimes required babysitting. I have two complaints about an otherwise great game. First would be the load times, which were terrible. Getting up, going to the bathroom, and coming back to see the same loading screen terrible. The second would be how stupid Wynn looked in any robe besides the one she came with.

I'm gonna play it a couple more times to at least get all the starting area stories. I thought the tower was fun to start, but it's downright empty compared to the dwarven nobility stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 18, 2010, 11:14:08 AM
I'm about 3 levels deep in Hard setting on Trials. Totally stuck on level Technique. There is a double section with one section pretty steep and the next real steep. I can't figure out how to get grip to get up the 2nd part. Everytime I try the front wheel lifts and I fall back. There has to be a way to bounce yourself up high enough to get traction. So frustrating! What a great game though, very challenging. I can't imagine how hard the Hardcore levels are...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 10, 2010, 09:47:36 PM
I've been playing Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 quite a lot. Essentially they took Knights of the Old Republic, cut out the Star Wars parts, and added a space marine. I am 100% positive they used every doodle of space stuff the artists ever made in the 80s and put it in these games.

The load times are incredibly short in ME2, but it needs some major patching still.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 10, 2010, 09:57:29 PM
is Mass Effect an RPG or a first person shooter? Im confused
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 10, 2010, 10:04:43 PM
don't hurt your brain, but it's both

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 10, 2010, 10:14:42 PM
how the hell would u know, lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 10, 2010, 10:23:40 PM
assuming that he's not a mass effect player, i'm going to assume that he googled it on his own. 

dio loves the google. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 10, 2010, 10:59:36 PM
Third person shooter, but still an RPG. It uses the duck and cover combat style pretty well. It also has a lot of horny space bitches.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 11, 2010, 07:17:14 AM
Quote from: mussa on February 10, 2010, 10:14:42 PM
how the hell would u know, lol

I read game informer on the toilet and during smoke breaks when it comes each month

They said it's both, albeit quite thin on the traditional RPG elements
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 11, 2010, 07:30:32 AM
They trimmed out a lot of the RPG stuff. The first game's inventory system was horrible, so they replaced it with something that doesn't take hours to figure out. Now you go out and pick up upgrades from shops or grab it when you're out killing shtein, come back and build it. But if you want to build crap, you have to take your ship out and dig up resources from unexplored planets. If you're lucky you'll find a radio signal to check out before you're bored to death.

If you don't build all the stuff you've collected, you and your henchmen will probably die on the last mission. I cheated and gave myself unlimited resources and still managed to lose one. I probably missed an upgrade for him somewhere in the galaxy. If you've bothered to talk to your henchmen and help them out with their side missions, you'll probably want them all to live.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 14, 2010, 03:46:57 PM
Anybody pick up Bioshock 2 yet?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on February 14, 2010, 04:01:22 PM
no but I plan to sometime this week. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 15, 2010, 08:23:03 AM
im going to sign up for gamefly one of these days. anyone have it? thoughts?

BioShock 2 looks sweet. Kind of curious to see how the multiplayer part is...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 15, 2010, 08:27:53 AM
Never tried Gamefly. Bioshock was one of my favorites on the system, so I'd imagine the second one would be pretty solid...but I part of the reason the first one was cool was because it was different. This one sort of has to feel like the first one in many ways, so it won't have that going for it. And the mulitplayer could go either way. Sounds like a nice add-on to goof with, but I haven't heard of anyone buying it because they plan on droping the more dedicated multiplayer shooters for this. I'll probably hold off for a sale and pick it up....which is what I did with the first one. I tend to like games a lot more when I'm not dropping $60 a pop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 18, 2010, 02:05:57 PM
I prestiged last night in MW2. It was a big mistake. Although the extra create a class is nice. It's gonna take awhile to get back to 70 and have all the guns again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 18, 2010, 02:22:50 PM
game needs a new map pack in a big way

can only take playing in afghan so many damn times
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 18, 2010, 02:36:45 PM
I've been playin at my boys house, I love it. Sniping with the .50 cal and thermal scope FTW
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 18, 2010, 02:39:11 PM
i did it, you move up a lot quicker than before Mussa, it just sucks for a bit. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 18, 2010, 04:35:10 PM
Apparently map packs coming "spring".  As big of a game this is, I'm really surprised they don't release maps quarterly. They would make a killing. I'd buy them all. Instead they make us wait 6 months for 3-4 maps. Then nothing else for the rest of the year and release another zesty COD game with zombies. This series is slowly turning into the Madden series. Angry fans and game developers that don't care.

Makes you appreciate the Halo series. They are still releasing maps for 3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 12, 2010, 01:01:41 PM
I just beat BioShock 2 it is not as long as the first.  It was a very good game, wasn't as good as the first but...... that is hard to beat.   It started out slow but the story really picked up towards the end. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 12, 2010, 01:13:16 PM
The Stimulus Map Package will be released for MW2 XBOX Live members only March 30th. Apparently PC AND PS3 won't get it til April or May. Wow that would suck for those people.

If you do not have a Gold membership you can somehow play these maps today through sunday for free with a XBOX Silver membership.

It's rumored there will be 3 new maps and 2 old maps from COD4 and those maps are Crash and Overgrown.

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Modern-Warfare-2-Stimulus-Package-Map-Pack-Release-Date-Announced-23357.html

edit. actually just read it could be 10 maps and it could be free, hence stimulus package. 4 maps from COD4, along with Crash and Overgrown it's rumored Vacant and Shipment, the 2 smallest maps in that game...I hope 10 new maps free is correct. Highly doubt it, but we'll see...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 12, 2010, 01:37:53 PM
yeah, Crash and Overgrown will be great, they did some minor tweaks, but i loved those maps. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 12, 2010, 01:48:51 PM
Crash def. Vacant and Shipment are waaay too small. Overgrown is another sniper map. I'd rather them use Crossfire, Pipeline or Bog or even Broadcast or Chinatown from map packs...Downpour was nice too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 12, 2010, 01:51:39 PM
i just got the game yesterday.  played for like 10 minutes and can see why everyone creams themselves over it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 14, 2010, 11:54:55 AM
Another report saying its only 5 maps, 3 new and 3 COD4 maps.

http://www.gamedaily.com/games/modern-warfare-2/xbox-360/game-features/xblm-listing-reveals-5-maps-2-cod4-remakes-in-mw2-stimulus-package-dlc/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 14, 2010, 03:59:41 PM
so i was playing the other day, and got stabbed.  I got a Infected Challenge pop up, never saw it before.  Ends up Infinity ward did some special things
"Infected: Get knifed by someone who has it as their active title.
STD: Knife someone who has it as their active title.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27133565
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on March 14, 2010, 06:14:55 PM
It's been going around a while. There are all sorts of "transferable" titles. The whole title idea is a really nice little feature of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 15, 2010, 04:49:41 PM
Yeah happened to me awhile ago. Def cool. Don't know of any other titles like that though...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2010, 08:51:49 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/BjNXrdbt__w

So over the past two nights, i've been playing and encountered this, they have to fix this shtein, annoying as hell, its fun for a round, but it seems to stick to your game until you reboot. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 22, 2010, 09:28:42 AM
think thats one of the worst maps on the game

rust is my favorite probably because the game hardly ever takes me there
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2010, 09:36:16 AM
i've played Rust maybe twice, just dont see it in Hardcore since its so small.  I cant wait for the new maps, but they have to fix this glitch, because its annoying as farg.  the best part is if you're running backwards, you can jump, go up 50 feet and die from the fall
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 22, 2010, 02:34:38 PM
I got into a game or two like that a few weeks back, havn't had the problem since. i just quit. yeah I can't wait for the map packs, and extra 5 maps will be nice feature. just hope they plan on adding more in another 3 months.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 22, 2010, 02:36:01 PM
do you have to buy these extra maps or are they just available to download if you own the game?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 22, 2010, 02:45:13 PM
gotta use MS points, i think it equates out to 10 bucks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 22, 2010, 03:16:44 PM
there were rumors it was going to be free, hence stimulus package, but I highly doubt they are that generous.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 24, 2010, 08:36:58 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/G4a_iAssf3I
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 26, 2010, 01:47:58 AM
If anyone is looking for a cheap timewaster, the Diablo clone Torchlight is $5 on Steam through Monday.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 30, 2010, 09:11:02 AM
map pack is out, though supposedly you cant play them until they do some patch, its farging up shtein as of right now.  Great job Activision
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 30, 2010, 09:36:08 AM
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/57fc93eb.jpg)

Once you install it, you get errors, and cant play anything.  Waiting on a patch now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2010, 09:49:06 AM
I don't understand how THE BIGGEST SELLING ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE OF ALL-TIME, can't get an update out before the map packs are released? Are they just sitting around with their thumbs up their bums? Seriously, the game made over a billion dollars and they can't get the timing down for its millions of players? To top it off they are charging $15 bucks for 3 new maps and 2 old maps. What a collective middle finger to the people who pay them. I get the feeling the COD series is heading in the direction Madden went. The not give a damn direction.  :boo :boo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 30, 2010, 09:57:25 AM
thats exactly what it is Mussa, the programmers for Infinity Ward are leaving or already left after flipping out on Activision.  They were pissed about the pricing, and i wouldnt be surprised if this was a last minute farg You to Activision from the programmers.  Apparently Microsoft is working on the patch, meaning its a big deal.  COD7 is coming out in October they just announced, it'll be Treytarch like World at War, and glitchy as hell

Update: i just went to try and start it up again, got a patch, but when it went to download it crapped out and kicked me out of COD, and i cant get the patch to install.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2010, 10:38:41 AM
Me either, the update is available, but I can't install it. Such bullshtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 30, 2010, 10:40:37 AM
QuoteIf ur getting "Can't download the update" that's us putting the latest update in place. Excuse our dust, we'll be done ASAP.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 30, 2010, 10:41:03 AM
i think they threw that up to block people from getting into the game and jacking up the servers, because when i tried it pre patch, you could get into a lobby, but it woudl get all crazy.  Now you can go into the game by declining to do the update, but when you go to online gaming, it makes you sign in, when you go to sign in it signs you out and makes you download the update.  Hopefully these tards get it fixed, or i want my money back
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2010, 11:09:36 AM
I have an hour and half to kill before i leave for scranton to see a concert tonight. i'd really like to nerd it up and play what I paid for before I leave, thank you! FML
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2010, 11:34:25 AM
I got the update but nothing works online, yeah!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 30, 2010, 11:41:15 AM
You can do split screen for now and check out the maps at least
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 30, 2010, 11:48:25 AM
yeah, servers keep disconnecting, but i'm checking them out

Bailout is HUGE
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 30, 2010, 11:58:24 AM
its a damn shame you xbox boys dont have God of War 3 for the system--holy christ is that game amazing--GOTY without question
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 30, 2010, 02:33:34 PM
one game is definitely worth buying an inferior product
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 30, 2010, 02:34:25 PM
shut up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on March 30, 2010, 02:54:08 PM
I love to read a good game console flame war. They are always so informative.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on March 30, 2010, 03:54:59 PM
out of your 42 posts...47 have been retarded
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 30, 2010, 03:59:38 PM
That's a pretty good ratio for anybody here.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 30, 2010, 04:05:47 PM
Quote from: SunMo on March 30, 2010, 03:54:59 PM
out of your 42 posts...47 have been retarded
give him a break, it took him 41 posts to figure out how to setup an avatar
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on March 30, 2010, 04:17:24 PM
Quote from: SunMo on March 30, 2010, 03:54:59 PM
out of your 42 posts...47 have been retarded

oh yeah... out of your 17,000+...

lol

Nevermind.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 31, 2010, 01:27:10 AM
Beat Mass Effect 2 tonight, probably ranks in my top 5 games all time. There's tons of alien porn. Might do another go through as a female because I heard the story is different.

Also played Bioshock 2, not as good as the first one but still a good game to play. If you buy a game at Gamestop and return it within 7 days they'll give you a full refund no questions asked.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 31, 2010, 10:12:08 AM
Quote from: Dalton on March 31, 2010, 01:27:10 AM
Beat Mass Effect 2 tonight, probably ranks in my top 5 games all time. There's tons of alien porn. Might do another go through as a female because I heard the story is different.

The biggest difference is the voice acting is better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 31, 2010, 10:40:58 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on March 31, 2010, 10:12:08 AM
Quote from: Dalton on March 31, 2010, 01:27:10 AM
Beat Mass Effect 2 tonight, probably ranks in my top 5 games all time. There's tons of alien porn. Might do another go through as a female because I heard the story is different.

The biggest difference is the voice acting is better.

Does your rank and all that crap automatically carry over or is there something special I have to do? I'm gonna finish out the Geth loyalty mission then start over.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 31, 2010, 11:30:38 AM
If you're going from a saved game, everything carries over. If you're starting fresh, you'll just get the XP bonus for having finished the game the first time. If you want specific outcomes, you might find a saved game you like stashed here (http://www.masseffectsaves.com/).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 31, 2010, 04:46:14 PM
Got in a few games this afternoon with new maps for MW2. Played all but the one thats in snow covered junkyard. Bailout really stood out as a sweet level. Crash and Overgrown are exact, except everything is a bit bigger, rooms not as tight, hallways wider etc...Loved Crash from COD4.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 02, 2010, 10:53:55 AM
umm  Buy an ACR (http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1BMACRBB)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 02, 2010, 02:25:17 PM
Oh I want!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 04, 2010, 03:14:02 AM
Finally got my copy of MW2. Snipin the shtein out of people. WWZSniper87.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 04, 2010, 10:23:25 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on March 31, 2010, 11:30:38 AM
If you're going from a saved game, everything carries over. If you're starting fresh, you'll just get the XP bonus for having finished the game the first time. If you want specific outcomes, you might find a saved game you like stashed here (http://www.masseffectsaves.com/).

Have you ever played Dragon Age Origins? I'm a big fan of Bioware and was wondering how it compares to Jade Empire, KOTOR, Mass Effect etc.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 04, 2010, 02:45:31 PM
I've played it, and it's fun, it doesn't quite compare to Mass Effect 2 or Jade Empire. I've reinstalled Dragon Age to try out the expansion, but there are parts of it that just annoy the hell out of me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 04, 2010, 05:15:41 PM
Which is it closer to? I read the character development is good. Is it worth 30 bones?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 04, 2010, 09:24:37 PM
It's certainly closer to Jade Empire than Mass Effect, but the closest comparison is probably Baldur's Gate. If you're going for the 360 version, I'd say rent it to see if you like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 06, 2010, 10:33:12 AM
so i tried playing MW2 online with a friends last night.  holy shtein is that hard.  it takes me like 20 shots to nail someone whereas i get smoked with a knife every 20 seconds.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 06, 2010, 10:48:02 AM
Do Team Deathmatch hardcore matty.  Its one shot one kill, you can just use a scar and spray and play.  Once you get your shot, you can do other guns, but its a better style, i cant stand regular core and having to shoot a guy 15 times to kill him
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 06, 2010, 06:49:47 PM
Maybe you guys need to use Stopping Power Perk. Most guns need it. Phatty its not a game your going to be instantly good at if you've never played an online shooter then you gotta get up to speed. It takes time. Believe it or not there is some strategy. I find "camping" is the best option instead of running around blindly in MW2. COD4 was more run and gun styled than MW2. The other thing is as you play you get upgrades for the guns and new guns, so you might not like what you have when you start out. I think the biggest thing is learning the maps. Once you know your surroundings, then you can use the map and try and predict where the enemy is at or moving. Once you know every corner and the spots people tend to go then you can relax a bit and try to use the environment to your advantage. ha, im so lame
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 06, 2010, 07:09:56 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 04, 2010, 09:24:37 PM
It's certainly closer to Jade Empire than Mass Effect, but the closest comparison is probably Baldur's Gate. If you're going for the 360 version, I'd say rent it to see if you like it.

I only used this quote so you'd know I was addressing you: how do you do a download for extra content? The price says zero and it gives me the download option, I click download and it looks like it starts then says it's pending.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 06, 2010, 08:30:24 PM
I have no idea how you legally obtain DLC for any of Bioware's games right now. The download server for that might have been screwy today, since something new was supposed to be added for ME2 today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 08, 2010, 12:52:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYC6i9Xod40

freakin sweet. can't wait to see more
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 08, 2010, 05:33:28 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on April 06, 2010, 08:30:24 PM
I have no idea how you legally obtain DLC for any of Bioware's games right now. The download server for that might have been screwy today, since something new was supposed to be added for ME2 today.

Any other recommendations on games? I just started playing games again, Bioshock 2 and ME 2 were the first 2 games I've played in about a year and a half. Doesn't matter the type, good is good and I'm not picky.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 08, 2010, 05:45:16 PM
Torchlight was surprisingly fun. Diablo style, but with cartoonier characters. Cheap, too.

Fallout 3 was fun, but the load times eventually got the better of me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 08, 2010, 11:53:59 PM
Pretty much what Mussa said. MW2 is not a run and gun, you definitely need to be a bit more tactical in your movements.

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 06, 2010, 10:48:02 AM
Do Team Deathmatch hardcore matty.  Its one shot one kill, you can just use a scar and spray and play.  Once you get your shot, you can do other guns, but its a better style, i cant stand regular core and having to shoot a guy 15 times to kill him


As someone who sticks to sniping, I can't stand people that spray and pray. Doesn't seem to take any skill to me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:19:30 AM
Run and gun was what made COD4 arguably the best first person shooter ever.  It takes skill to be able to rack up the kills without dying.

In COD5 most people still play run and gun because it is the most fun and it is shows some sportsmanship.  I can't stand it when you get a team of campers sniping which happens way too much and is really the biggest flaw of the game and moreso the maps.  I usually destroy them as far as the actual match is concerned, but my kill death takes a beating.  
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 09, 2010, 12:43:46 AM
Running around and shooting your clips off at ridiculous rates hoping you hit someone enough to kill them takes skill. But putting one or two kill shots into a guy doesn't, because you are smart enough to do it from a distance.

Got it.


Run and gun was fun for GoldenEye, but this isn't 1995 anymore. Any game that tries to make you play smarter and be a little bit more tactical and use cover and etc is FTW.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:58:07 AM
how exactly is it playing smart?  you are just camping thats not smart, its amazingly homosexual.  anyone can farging hide and snipe and its not tactical at all.  "ha ha!  I have found a bush!  I can now hide behind it and use this rifle with this zoom apparatus and shoot anyone who crosses this road!  I must be genius mah ha ha!"

Its not pray and spray.  Turning a corner and having a guy on the other side of the alley in a quick draw situation is what makes COD great.  You can't spray your way out of that. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 09, 2010, 03:24:44 AM
There's a difference between camping and sniping. You don't need a scoped rifle to camp. If you're a smart sniper, you aren't staying in one place/going to the same place over and over. And you need to be accurate. Sorry that running around and shooting at an 18% accuracy rate doesn't scream "skilled" to me.

Even so, finding a good spot and staying there is STILL infinitely smarter and more realistic then sprinting around guns blazing when you see someone round a corner.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 07:29:06 AM
Camping is sitting in a corner waiting for someone to walk by.  Typically when you have a limited range.  Sniping is being setup with a scope looking over a vast area, and its infinitely tougher.  By hey, i would expect BillyBeane to get that wrong, as he gets everything else wrong
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 09:21:07 AM
whats it called when you think you're hiding and someone sneaks around the corner and stabs you in the back.  because that's what i do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 09:23:37 AM
Rape
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 10:19:49 AM
i'm not sure i can play that game online. i've never been so pissed at a video game before.  the sound when they run by and shank you is funny but so frustrating.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 09, 2010, 10:36:54 AM
haha, yeah you have to realize your playing the most popular 1st person shooter for 3 years straight, there are some really good players and your just starting out. once you memorize the maps, then its just perfecting your shooting skills, finding the right gun etc...

Quote from: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 09:21:07 AM
whats it called when you think you're hiding and someone sneaks around the corner and stabs you in the back.  because that's what i do.

lmao
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 09, 2010, 10:42:44 AM
http://gamingbolt.com/2010/04/07/new-alan-wake-trailer-building-the-thriller/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 09, 2010, 10:50:14 AM
this conversation about video game tactics is amazing.

and maybe it's just me, or perhaps there's some "player code" in the gaming world i'm unfamiliar with, but sniping >>>>>>>> run and gun or whatever the hell you call it.  i guess it probably makes the game a little less fun, but it's by far the more realistic and life like tactic that you could employ. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 09, 2010, 11:04:15 AM
I notice when I slow down and take my time, set up high, lay down a claymore, I get way more kills. Combined with a scavenger perk, once your claymore kills someone, you can get another and eventually set up 2, rinse, wash and repeat. Find an accurate gun and combine it with the ACOG scope.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 11:11:44 AM
how do people get jets and helicopters?  do you have to be high level and unlock that shtein?  bc it doesn't seems fair that a zesty player like me is running around with a weak ass pistol while some dude with better skills to begin with is rocking a helicopter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 11:13:22 AM
thats under teh kill streaks matty  You have to unlock them as you rank up.  Kill 4 guys in a row, get a sentry gun, etc. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 09, 2010, 11:42:35 AM
Go to Barracks, inside that is Kill Streak Rewards. As you progress you get to unlock them. So yeah the higher rank u get the more kill streak rewards you get to unlock. im a fan of the care package, most of the time you just get UAVs, UAV jammers or ammo packas, but occasionally you get something awesome. Then I have Harrier set and then Pavelow. Pavelow chopper really racks up kills.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on April 09, 2010, 11:47:48 AM
matty...just keep using the M16 until you get the additional magazine, then you'll be the icehole laughing up in the sky

Quote
running around with a weak ass pistol

hysterical
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on April 09, 2010, 11:48:37 AM
it takes forever to get the M16...i think it's level 40 something
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 11:50:05 AM
he means M4 Colt. 

I'm finally like 20 headshots away from my FAL Fall Camo. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on April 09, 2010, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: SunMo on April 09, 2010, 11:48:37 AM
it takes forever to get the M16...i think it's level 40 something

this is no time to be negative...he can do it. have faith in him.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:18:20 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 07:29:06 AM
Camping is sitting in a corner waiting for someone to walk by.  Typically when you have a limited range.  Sniping is being setup with a scope looking over a vast area, and its infinitely tougher.  By hey, i would expect BillyBeane to get that wrong, as he gets everything else wrong
lol maybe you guys suck or something because sniping is easy as hell especially when you have the highest sensitivities down.

If you are hiding in a spot waiting for someone to walk bythat is camping. Sniper or not.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:25:33 PM
Also I'm not talking about team deathmatch. That is inherently gay and I can see why you'd do gay things if you play that. Although much like Reese I would stop loving you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
Quote from: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:18:20 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 07:29:06 AM
Camping is sitting in a corner waiting for someone to walk by.  Typically when you have a limited range.  Sniping is being setup with a scope looking over a vast area, and its infinitely tougher.  By hey, i would expect BillyBeane to get that wrong, as he gets everything else wrong
lol maybe you guys suck or something because sniping is easy as hell especially when you have the highest sensitivities down.

If you are hiding in a spot waiting for someone to walk bythat is camping. Sniper or not.


Let me get this straight?.  So, when you snipe, your are supposed to be running around, didnt realize that. 

Who the farg adjust the sensitivity?

You are the type who shouts about camping over and over in matches i'd bet.  I've been playing online since 96, so what is that when you were 5?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:33:03 PM
If you make the sensitivity higher you will be twice as good as you are now.  You aim so much quicker and once you get used to it you don't really lose accuracy.  I thought this was common knowledge. Idk anyone that plays cod a lot and doesn't do this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:36:52 PM
dont need to, i adjust my shooting to the controls set in place. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 12:39:47 PM
eh. It's not for everyone. Having the sensitivity default lower helps give the newplayers a chance.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 09, 2010, 12:45:43 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
I've been playing online since 96, so what is that when you were 5?

really?  i didn't even know there was online gaming back then.  hell, the internet as we know it today was pretty much in it's infancy, wasn't it? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 09, 2010, 12:47:53 PM
Never heard about it. I'll try it out, but am a little weary. I'm so used to it as is...

Was playing the the one new map bailout last night and I got a care package, got shot and right as my air package droped it killed the guy who shot me(which is a challenge I thought I'd never get). I respawned right where I died, got the care package, which was an AC-130. I went on to kill 9 guys straight in the AC-130 right after and the match was over. Why I love the game. The added kill streaks are so awesome.

Pavelow, Chopper Gunner are the best IMO. AC-130 is nice, but lags with reloading the weapons.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:50:31 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 09, 2010, 12:45:43 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
I've been playing online since 96, so what is that when you were 5?

really?  i didn't even know there was online gaming back then.  hell, the internet as we know it today was pretty much in it's infancy, wasn't it? 
I played USNF and Rainbow 6.  It may have been 98, i was still in HS. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 09, 2010, 12:57:56 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:50:31 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on April 09, 2010, 12:45:43 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
I've been playing online since 96, so what is that when you were 5?

really?  i didn't even know there was online gaming back then.  hell, the internet as we know it today was pretty much in it's infancy, wasn't it? 
I played USNF and Rainbow 6.  It may have been 98, i was still in HS. 

even if it was 98, i'm still a bit amazed by that.  then again, i never even saw the internet until like 1999 so when it comes to this stuff, i was way behind the times.  not to mention that i'm not much of a gamer anyway.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 02:07:53 PM
shtein, i'm still amazed how the games operated at that slow of speeds. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mpmcgraw on April 09, 2010, 02:21:42 PM
Yea mussa raise your sensitivity one level at a a time. You'll notice a difference but after a little bit you'll notice how much better you are in quick draw and long range sniping situations.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 02:47:56 PM
my sensitivity level is very high - i almost cry every time i get shot.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 09, 2010, 05:26:47 PM
Quote from: mussa on April 09, 2010, 12:47:53 PM
Never heard about it. I'll try it out, but am a little weary. I'm so used to it as is...

Was playing the the one new map bailout last night and I got a care package, got shot and right as my air package droped it killed the guy who shot me(which is a challenge I thought I'd never get). I respawned right where I died, got the care package, which was an AC-130. I went on to kill 9 guys straight in the AC-130 right after and the match was over. Why I love the game. The added kill streaks are so awesome.

Pavelow, Chopper Gunner are the best IMO. AC-130 is nice, but lags with reloading the weapons.

I usually go with care package, sentry gun, and emergency air drop.

I love the emergency air drops but only on certain maps. if you try it on a smaller map, your shtein's gonna get ganked.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 09, 2010, 06:25:21 PM
I go with Predator/Harrier/AC 130 now, but go with carepackage to start Matty, you can get some cool shtein that way
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 12, 2010, 09:32:32 AM
i don't even know what that means.  i hear someone saying care package all the time during the game but have no idea what that means.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 12, 2010, 09:40:27 AM
If you kill 4 people in a row(kill streak) you get a care package smoke canister that you can throw like a grenade. There will be alittle icon in bottom right corner and you can get to it by hitting right on directional pad. It lets out red smoke and a chopper comes and drops off a crate. It's usually UAV's or Ammo, but you also can get choppers, air strikes, ac-130 basically anything on the kill streak list instead of emergency airdrop oh and the nuke.

But you have to kill 4 people in a row without dying to get the air drop. you can see the list in barracks, then go into kill streak rewards.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 12, 2010, 09:42:43 AM
word.  my longest streak so far is 3. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on April 12, 2010, 09:49:25 AM
you can select the "hardline perk" which will give you a kill streak reward at 1 less kill than normal.  So for instance 3 kill streak would allow you to get the care package if you have it selected as one of your rewards. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 12, 2010, 10:39:31 AM
Yeah good call. You might not have that perk yet. I forget what level that gets unlocked. Only sacrifice with that perk is, it takes away stopping power perk. You have to use a powerful gun usually with that, otherwise your slinging more lead than you should.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2010, 07:48:22 AM
So i nerded it up with Phatty last night on COD, i'm 99% sure i scared him offline.  Phatty was rocking a sniper rifle on highrise, we told him to use a M4A1 with a grenade launcher to start.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 13, 2010, 09:23:04 AM
nah my connection started getting screwy and it kicked me off and i just didn't get back on.  was playing for like an hour before that with another group of friends.  

i'm getting better but it's still all jibberish when people start asking me what kind of guns i have.  don't know any of that shtein yet.  i usually just go with one sniper rifle and one uzi type.  but i guess that's not great strategy depending on what level you are on.

but i unlocked a shteinload of things yesterday by playing for an hour or two.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2010, 09:34:03 AM
Yeah, i was trying to tell you good setups for different maps.  I was pretty knocked last night, i think i was talking alot more than i normally do, better living thru medication.  We ended up finishing up shortly after.  I'm like 3 headshots from getting my Fall Camo for teh FAL finally.  I've been doing work with the AK lately too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 13, 2010, 09:39:20 AM
what do the titles do for you? is that just for show or does it actually change the characteristics of your guy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2010, 09:44:56 AM
they just change what it says up top.  I have one that says STD that when you stab someone they get a screen pop saying "They're Infected"  thats about it. 

Also, this is very likely teh last COD anyone will buy, all the developers from Infinity Ward have left activision, and are going over to EA to start up another team there, They might make Battlefield Bad company the new game in a few yeras. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 13, 2010, 09:46:25 AM
yeah i saw yours, it also has pretty little flowers on it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 13, 2010, 09:48:59 AM
Titles are just for show.

Yeah I saw they joined EA, biscuit. I'm hoping something new and better comes out of it. I'm pretty much done with COD series unless they keep releasing maps or do another modern game in 2 years. In the meantime Halo Reach and Medal of Honor have great looking games coming out this Fall.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on April 13, 2010, 10:02:35 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 02:47:56 PM
my sensitivity level is very high - i almost cry every time i get shot.

This thread blows ass but this post made me laugh.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 13, 2010, 11:00:47 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 13, 2010, 10:02:35 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on April 09, 2010, 02:47:56 PM
my sensitivity level is very high - i almost cry every time i get shot.

This thread blows ass but this post made me laugh.

...and we should get cancer and die right? Or AIDS. Or kill ourselves got it, thanks
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on April 13, 2010, 11:03:06 AM
Sure, if that's what you're into. It's your world, buttholes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on April 13, 2010, 11:09:52 AM
Quote from: mussa on April 13, 2010, 11:00:47 AM
...and we should get cancer and die right? Or AIDS. Or kill ourselves got it, thanks

Quote from: mussa on April 13, 2010, 11:03:45 AM
if anyone of you read through this entire thread, then you, my friend should leave the message board, burn, contract AIDS, then get cancer and die.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 13, 2010, 11:10:31 AM
Consistency is Key
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on April 13, 2010, 11:10:37 AM
Hahaha.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 13, 2010, 11:29:27 AM
somebody is onto me...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 14, 2010, 09:53:01 AM
up to level 13 bitches.

so i had the best game ever yesterday, had at least 8 or 9 kills which is about double what i've ever had.  then the game disconnected and i didn't get any points.

my favorite map is the wasteland.  i just lay low in the grass and pick people off. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 14, 2010, 09:57:54 AM
you can do different types of setups on different maps.  Like on Highrise, i use a running setup of a submachine gun(ump45) lightweight and marathon so i can just run and gun.  I only snipe on certain maps like Wasteland, Derail, Afghan, and Sub Base.  Sniping on hardcore is so much better as its one shot kills. 

Also read that the next map pack is going to be coming out in a few months.  Its going to have two maps again from COD4, and some ones.  Apparently Infinity Ward had to pay Activision to allow them to put the COD4 maps in.  Definitely explains why those guys all left
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 14, 2010, 10:02:14 AM
these map packs...do you have to buy them?

also, there are so many people who just talk to themselves the whole game.  kinda creeps me out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on April 14, 2010, 10:09:09 AM
you dont have to, they're expensive, but you get on some different ones that mix it up for you.  The people on there are farging weird for the most part.  I just turn my volume down, or have the volume low and occaisionally talk to tell people where the opposition is camping.  I'll only have my Mic on if i'm playing with a group i know.  Getting on there after school lets out is a mess, farging kids are punks. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 14, 2010, 11:53:07 AM
Wow so new map talks already? Even though COD4 only did one map pack? Sounds like a rumor that will never be. I of course hope they are true because there isn't a single game out there that compares. I tried Bad Company 2 demo and it just seemed whack compared to COD series. I might have to rent it to get the real feel of it. Anyone try it out?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 15, 2010, 01:59:15 AM
Gears of War 3 trailer came out this week. Looks farging awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 30, 2010, 12:32:14 PM
Awhile ago, I picked up Quantum of Solace for $6 or so on Newegg. Finally got a chance to play it, and I really enjoyed it. The story wasn't very long, but it was action-packed and fun. Definitely worth the $6. I was developed by Treyarch, so the gameplay was sort of similar to Call of Duty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2010, 04:54:25 PM
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=468_1274045745
lmao
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 17, 2010, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2010, 04:54:25 PM
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=468_1274045745
lmao

haha

Have you played that game yet? It looks decent and got great reviews.

Think I've asked this before but anyone know how to fix a games graphics? I can't play Left For Dead without half the screen looking like confetti. Pretty sure there's a patch but how in the hell do I get it to fix it? I did the update for the game but that didn't fix it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2010, 05:44:20 PM
not yet, but i'm going to try and pick it up tomorrow.  From everything i've read this is what GTAII was to games.  We'll see, but its on my list to buy.  Is is the video game system or the game SD? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on May 17, 2010, 06:30:54 PM
That game comes out tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 17, 2010, 09:26:54 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2010, 05:44:20 PM
not yet, but i'm going to try and pick it up tomorrow.  From everything i've read this is what GTAII was to games.  We'll see, but its on my list to buy.  Is is the video game system or the game SD? 

I don't know how to answer that question. I looked it up online and some other people have had the same problem. They mentioned downloading a patch, but I have no idea where to look to find something like that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2010, 10:51:02 PM
Quote from: SD on May 17, 2010, 09:26:54 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 17, 2010, 05:44:20 PM
not yet, but i'm going to try and pick it up tomorrow.  From everything i've read this is what GTAII was to games.  We'll see, but its on my list to buy.  Is is the video game system or the game SD? 

I don't know how to answer that question. I looked it up online and some other people have had the same problem. They mentioned downloading a patch, but I have no idea where to look to find something like that.
for any game patches, you should just put the game in after xbox is on, and put the disc in, and you should get a prompt for it to do an update
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 17, 2010, 11:41:09 PM
Thanks... I'll try that tomorrow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on May 18, 2010, 03:05:44 PM
I picked up Red Dead Redemption today and started playing it 5 minutes ago and already can't believe how good it is. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 18, 2010, 11:43:02 PM
this game is awesome.  Just played multiplayer, and it was basically me and a buddy goign around shooting whatever we wanted, starting gang wars, and stealing shtein.  Need more people in the Posse
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on May 19, 2010, 01:01:01 AM
I've been ignoring the commercials for this game since they've been getting played...WTF is it about?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 19, 2010, 08:15:27 AM
It has a multiplayer eh? Man I might have to get this. May rent it next week...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 08:28:00 AM
Quote from: mussa on May 19, 2010, 08:15:27 AM
It has a multiplayer eh? Man I might have to get this. May rent it next week...
multiplayer is hilarious, its just running around as a gang and killing stuff. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 10:49:21 AM
i bought this yesterday...really fun at first but the single player mode is a bit too much story for me...not enough playing.  BUT...it's amazing how much stuff you can do, basically everything is playable. 

the first thing i did is push my horse off a cliff, then skin it.

i can see multiplayer being fun...sb i'll join your posse.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 10:58:47 AM
REGULATORS....Mount Up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 19, 2010, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 10:49:21 AM


the first thing i did is push my horse off a cliff, then skin it.


I'm buying this today
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 19, 2010, 11:02:38 AM
Don't forget to hogtie one of the wimmin folk and toss her on the train tracks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 11:04:51 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 19, 2010, 11:02:38 AM
Don't forget to hogtie one of the wimmin folk and toss her on the train tracks.
i saved a hogtied woman that was being held by some crazy guy, i saved her, she gave me money, and i shot her and took her money and horse
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 19, 2010, 11:06:03 AM
This game sounds too good to be true
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 11:06:56 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 10:58:47 AM
REGULATORS....Mount Up

is there a point to multiplayer or is it just shoot everyone else in the face? because that is much more my video game style.

i've pretty much given up on MW2, i've played a lot and am still only in my mid-20s.  i just can't aim fast enough to shoot people.  i'll have them lined up and this douche literally does a 360 and nails me right in the eyes before i even get a shot off. i'm also convinced that some of the kids that play on there on the worst human beings on earth.  i spent like a hour one day just sniping off my teammates because they were all dicks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 11:09:07 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 11:04:51 AM
i saved a hogtied woman that was being held by some crazy guy, i saved her, she gave me money, and i shot her and took her money and horse

yeah i played an entire game of poker, won everyone's money, and then killed everyone in the bar anyway.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 11:26:46 AM
haha.  The multiplayer is basically a posse, you are lawmen, but you can do whatever you want.  I just played with my one buddy and caused a ruckus.  They have a Duel mode, where you square off against your buddy in a slow draw, and then in a hunt around the town.  The Pump Action shotty is great. 

As far as MW2, those games are all about feel, you'll get it, its just a matter of time and how nerdy you want to be.  I'm almost 30, but i still school people, and i love screwing with the punk kids on there.  I was online yesterday and some guy was yelling this kid so bad he made him cry..lol  Seriously farg those parents who let their 8 year on there, and leave them at home all day to play. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 11:32:24 AM
ha, by mid 20s i meant my level in the game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 11:32:24 AM
ha, by mid 20s i meant my level in the game. 
ha, i didnt think you were that young.  I'm staying at 2nd prestige level 70, i just rock my fall camo AK all day
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on May 19, 2010, 04:46:38 PM
How the farg do you do the lasso thing for her Dad?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 04:52:18 PM
lasso the horses?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on May 19, 2010, 04:53:40 PM
yeah I can't figure it out
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 19, 2010, 04:58:11 PM
you use the lasso just like a gun.  aim with LT and throw with RT.  then get off your horse and jump on the lasso'd one and balance yourself while the farger goes wild.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on May 19, 2010, 05:00:04 PM
Oh I OK I didn't know you had to get off the horse. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 19, 2010, 05:02:43 PM
That game sounds MA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on May 19, 2010, 05:03:40 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 19, 2010, 05:16:01 PM
Ever other part of Dialogue is "You wont find any Jew stuff here" lol.  Its just Deadwood in a videogame, i heard quite a few corksuckers at the bar
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 19, 2010, 06:20:07 PM
What did they say?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 20, 2010, 04:49:32 PM
my horse got farged up by a cougar and died.

alos, fyi...the horse can not swim.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 20, 2010, 05:51:38 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on May 20, 2010, 04:49:32 PM
my horse got farged up by a cougar and died.

alos, fyi...the horse can not swim.
mine too, and then i went to shoot a boar and 3 of them mauled me to death
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on May 21, 2010, 11:43:07 AM
today's the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man.  Check out Google...

http://www.google.com/pacman/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on May 21, 2010, 11:43:50 AM
I played for a little while on their front page. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 24, 2010, 11:58:15 AM
this game literally killed my social life last week...could be my favorite game that i've ever played.  multiplayer mode is hilarious.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on May 24, 2010, 12:05:28 PM
i was going to hold off for awhile, but i don't think i can
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 24, 2010, 01:16:53 PM
Same, I don't want to shell out $60 for any game but not one person I've come across has had a negative thing to say about it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 24, 2010, 01:18:04 PM
went to rent it today and both blockbusters were out. signing up for gamefly now...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 27, 2010, 12:52:26 PM
there are some really funny glitches in this game...has anyone seen people fly yet?  i saw it the other day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYdCvN-ukRY&feature=player_embedded#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYdCvN-ukRY&feature=player_embedded#!)

there's also one glitch where it's a woman's body, but she has a donkey face and you can ride her around.  

so i guess i've had it like a week now and i can say that its hands down the most fun game i've ever played.  i've never laughed so much during a video game before.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 27, 2010, 03:25:36 PM
Sarah Jessica Parker is in the game? Must be a Sex and the City tie in.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 27, 2010, 03:30:29 PM
Along with the donkey woman, there's a man cougar and a crow deer. Oh, and a dog sniper.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 27, 2010, 03:36:46 PM
HAHA, that is awesome. I signed up for Gamefly Monday and have yet to get a game. It seems over priced and if it takes a week to get a game that ridiculous. Anyone else use Gamefly?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 27, 2010, 03:42:30 PM
i'm still kinda new to xbox but aren't all games $60 when they come out? i have maybe 7-8 games now and this and maybe madden are probably the only 2 that i think are actually worth the money.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 27, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
I believe they are, yes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 27, 2010, 04:58:34 PM
Thats the thing, not enough games out there that are really worth it. Gamefly gets you to sign up for 8.95 for one game. then after first month it goes to 15.95 for one game. if it takes a week to get a game, then thats a week wasted and if i get a game, i'll prob want to play it and get into it, so that leaves you with only 3 weeks to get into it or send it back and wait for another game. just doesn't seem like a game should cost you 16 a month in theory. thats basically 190 a year to rent 12 games...when you can buy 3 games for the same amount and have them til you get sick of them, trade them in or wipe your ass with them...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 27, 2010, 06:10:25 PM
this is why you sell games on ebay.   most popular games, ala red dead redemption will hold decent value for a long time.   Buy it for $60 and if you are done in a few months you will probably still get around $45 for it.  After basic shipping and fees thats about $20 to "rent" it for 3 months or more....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 27, 2010, 06:14:13 PM
Is your time and attention worthless?  Add the cost of your time.  Now how much to "rent" for 3 months? 

I wait until they are cheap used.  I'm always at least 2 years behind, sometimes more.  Works just fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 27, 2010, 06:26:23 PM
what time and attention are you referring to ?   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 28, 2010, 04:34:06 PM
You know, the time to post the listing, track the auction, package and mail the game(s), etc. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 28, 2010, 10:12:21 PM
honestly doesn't take much time at all or i wouldnt bother.

after you sell one game you can use it as a template for future sales.   Literally all i do is enter a new title and UPC code into EBAY and ebay pulls in all the game info.  Set everything else up the same every time.   Takes about 3 minutes.   Wait 7 days and do nothing during that time.  Get email from pay pal confirming i received payment.  Log into PayPal and print premade shipping label takes about 1 minute.   Put game in envelope and attached shipping label takes 1 minute.   Drop off game in mail box, 10 seconds.     all in all its less than 10 minutes of time.  less than the time it takes to drive to blockbuster get a game and come back...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on May 28, 2010, 10:59:51 PM
I use Ebay all the time. You are exactly right.

Not to mention if you trade it to Gamestop after a month, they will give you $30 for it and then the second after they take it from your hand, will put a $54.99 label on it and stick it on the shelf.

Oh, and another thing they do now is they have a 30% extra trade-in value deal going on. But the catch is that they lower a lot of the original values for games so it evens out at the same amount.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 29, 2010, 07:12:35 AM
No trip to the post office?  That's not bad.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on May 30, 2010, 11:10:53 AM
Skate 3 is pretty good. they seem to tweak it better and better every year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on May 30, 2010, 02:06:00 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on May 29, 2010, 07:12:35 AM
No trip to the post office?  That's not bad.

hell no, that would def be a pain in the ass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 31, 2010, 12:13:27 PM
GameStop is running a promo, if you trade in two games on their list you can get Red Dead Redemption for $20. I traded in Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2 and 3 other games I never play and wound up getting it for nothing, a $20 credit, and a game stop power card.

Here are the games on their list, promo ends June 6th: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/specialty/tradeins/save40/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 31, 2010, 12:17:44 PM
Also Fable 3 is due out at the end of summer
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on May 31, 2010, 06:25:00 PM
Good call. Picked up Red Dead Redemption with that deal. Probably not my kind of game, but seems like I'd do okay even if I re-sell it at some point. Traded in Tekken 6, which was a disappointment, and Arkham Asylum, which I liked a lot and was on the fence about trading in. But considering I played the hell out of it and got most of my money back, I couldn't pass it up. Also traded in some fodder like Prey, Dead Rising and NHL 09.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 03, 2010, 02:56:07 PM
Anyone get new map pack for MW2? I'm so sick of the game I don't even want to buy it, but I will anyway cause I am a slave to MW2. I am a coward. FML
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 10, 2010, 02:34:11 PM
I think the new maps are way better than the first maps released. I like them all actually.

Got Batman: Arkham Asylum in mail the other day. Pretty cool so far, seems sort of repetitive though. I'll give it a few more plays. Been trying to get Red Dead and new UFC game from Gamefly since signing up and they are never available. They need to work on that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 12, 2010, 12:49:14 PM
i wasnt going to buy them, but i got talked into it.  They are a million times better than the Stimulus package release.  Why the farg they didnt just offer a 10 part map pack.  Its great to play Strike and Vacant again. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 13, 2010, 01:47:47 PM
Beat Batman. Game def got better as it went on and you get better weapon/tools etc...I think it's a greats start to a series that will go on and get better. Think it would be a better game if you could be more interactive with environments like Assassins Creed.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on June 14, 2010, 02:36:11 PM
http://kotaku.com/5563111/espn-to-deliver-programming-over-xbox-live (http://kotaku.com/5563111/espn-to-deliver-programming-over-xbox-live)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 14, 2010, 02:37:06 PM
Natal looks pretty damn impressive, it got renamed to KINECT
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 14, 2010, 03:39:18 PM
Pretty pumped about the ESPN deal. I don't get cable TV, yet my tv has built in digital tuner and so i do get a decent amount of cables networks, minus espn. about the only channel i miss other than discovery and history.

I guess they are saying its free to gold members? I suspect the monthly fee will go up though eventually.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 14, 2010, 06:15:42 PM
Kinect? What is that, ebonics?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 14, 2010, 06:23:52 PM
its teh figure, and the new 360 looks nice.  Its smaller, better processors, and has WiFi finally. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 15, 2010, 09:04:36 AM
I use my xbox to game, and that's about it. But Kinect is very impressive, it's due out Nov. 4th. The geek in me wants it but I'm wondering how much it will cost and if I'll ever use it.
The ESPN deal is sweet, I'm guessing you'll get the games that aren't aired on regular tv.

Thinking about trading my old xbox in for the newer version, I guess your hard drive just transfers? Wonder how much I can get for a trade in of my old 360.

Gears of War 3 looks awesome. Fable 3 - awesome. The game I came away most impressed with was HALO Reach, I haven't played a HALO game since HALO 3 but I might have to give this one a try.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2010, 09:08:56 AM
the transfer is pretty Easy SD.  I upgraded from a regular Pro over to an Elite.  So long as you upgrade to a larger HD, you just plug in your old HD into a cable, and plug it into the new xbox.  You run a disk, and in two hours everything is copied over.  Only thing is MS used to give the cable away for free, now you need to buy it, or find someone with one.  Luckily my buddy had 2 cables.  I'm thinking they probably thought this one over more, and it may even be easier.  Kinect seems like the real deal.  I'm done with my Wii, i just never use it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 15, 2010, 09:11:40 AM
Sounds easy enough, I'm guessing they'll include the cable but if not what's it cost like $10?

I never got the motion control stuff for gaming, guess I like mashing buttons. The technology of it is just amazing and would be the reason I got it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2010, 09:25:12 AM
yeah, it was between 10 and 25 bucks.  All you really need is the cable once, and the Disc to do the transfer. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on June 15, 2010, 04:45:19 PM
Gears 3 looks farging fantastic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on June 15, 2010, 05:02:46 PM
Also, apparently they have remade GoldenEye for the Wii. They changed the story and replaced Bronson with Craig, so I don't know how it'll measure up to the original.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2010, 05:09:43 PM
from what it sounds like they just remade the original maps, and added a few others.  It may be the only game i play on wii outside of sports. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 15, 2010, 06:08:05 PM
Sony always has the lamest showing at E3. They basically created an updated Wii mote with their Move (why even go that route when Wii has that segment of the market locked down?) and updated their online but are now charging for the upgraded stuff. The only thing I found remotely interesting was that Sorcery game looks pretty cool.

My room mate who isn't a gamer and I were laughing at them having a new spokesman for the PSP. He's just so urban and hip. rolleyes.gif I didn't even know who that Kevin guy was until I read about him in a blog. They show a bunch of crappy games to music, then Jack Tretton talks about the future. It's the same thing with them every year.

I'd rank this years showings like this:
Ninetendo
XBox





Playstation
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 15, 2010, 10:34:32 PM
I'd do the same, but flip Xbox and Nintendo based on xbox basically cutting the nuts off Wii if it pans out.  But thats all up to how good the technology works.  shtein Xbox's demos went perfect, while Zelda was farging up all day with the same old technology.  Playstaytion is laughable as a gaming system at this point.  They didnt do any planning.  I dont have stock in MS, but christ their system is pretty much getting all their focus now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 20, 2010, 09:55:25 PM
Gamestop offering up some good trade in prices for your old 360 if you're putting it towards a new one. I have around $180 worth of stuff so the new one will cost me around $120

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/xb360250trade/default.aspx
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on June 21, 2010, 05:16:47 AM
Unless yours isn't working great I'd hold off on it. Why pay $120 for a new system which does the same exact thing unless you are absolutely desperate for the extra storage space?

The new system looks sleek and all, but all in all you are paying all that extra money for something you already have. But if you really want it that bad, go ahead.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 21, 2010, 06:53:28 AM
I want to move my 360 to my bedroom tv since my room mate likes to watch tv out in the living room 24/7 despite us having 4 tvs. The tv in my bedroom has 3 HDMI ports but only 1 component hd port (why I have no idea), so I couldn't hook my 360 up to it. Now that it has that, Wifi, is quieter, and comes with 250GB of storage it's a perfect fit.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 21, 2010, 09:36:10 AM
just picked a new headset up off Woot.com for 3.99
(http://sale.images.woot.com/Motorola_Xbox_360_Gaming_Headsetds9Detail.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 27, 2010, 01:57:25 AM
Finished Red Dead Redemption. Great ending, saw how the story was gonna wrap up some time ago but didn't see the twist at the end. If you don't get the credits you're not finished. It's not over once John Marston gets killed. There's still one more mission to do, a lot of people are pissed cause they returned the game without knowing that. Overall the game was repetitive as farg but it's a fun game to kill some time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 28, 2010, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 21, 2010, 09:36:10 AM
just picked a new headset up off Woot.com for 3.99
(http://sale.images.woot.com/Motorola_Xbox_360_Gaming_Headsetds9Detail.jpg)

damn my headset has been broken for years now. bought the new xbox headset and it never has worked right. what model are these?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 28, 2010, 03:25:52 PM
not even sure, just a wootoff
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 29, 2010, 09:37:38 AM
Found people selling them on ebay for $13.99. Eh I might get one.

Got Red Dead in the mail finally from Gamefly. And it is everything people have been saying. I played for good bit last night and haven't gotten to the multiplayer yet. One thing thats tough is trying to take people out without killing them. Any strategies? Tried the lasso and it only seems to work sometimes, and also shooting gun out of their hands, this only makes them drop it for a few seconds only pick it up and keep firing at you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 29, 2010, 09:38:59 AM
shoot em in the leg and then lasso them while they are on the ground
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 29, 2010, 09:40:44 AM
Make sure your health is full then lasso them while they're shooting you, I never had a problem doing it that way. Also you can go to the doc's office and get some medicine that will refill your health meter to full. I went through the entire game with stuff I never used till the end, it just wasn't that hard. Some good advice is don't bother looting dead bodies, you don't need the money. I finished the game with 10K and nothing to spend it on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 29, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
I didn't even know you had a health meter. I guess you don't it's just the screen gets red when your not fully healthy. I have lasso'd them while they were shooting me and it's either you lasso them they drop gun, pick it up and kill you. or they just kill you. I can't seem to get lasso thing down. I see your supposed to hit "Y" if they are down, but sometimes I lasso people and they won't go down. Is there some other button to pull, drag or knock them down?

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 29, 2010, 10:19:02 AM
hold down Left Trigger, and then lasso them.  Keep Left trigger down, then run up and hit Y again to hogtie em
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 29, 2010, 11:17:50 AM
what sb said, master the lasso and you won't have a problem. The health meter is your screen. Some more good advice, the game gets repetitive, and boring towards the end, but wait it out, the story is really good and the twist at the end is worth experiencing.


I traded in a few games and got Transformers: War for Cybertron. It's not bad, I feel they could of done a better job in a lot of areas. I'm almost through with the campaign which is really short.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on June 29, 2010, 11:53:15 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 29, 2010, 10:19:02 AM
hold down Left Trigger, and then lasso them.  Keep Left trigger down, then run up and hit Y again to hogtie em

I think this might of been my problem, not hold trigger in after tossing the lasso. Sometimes its hard to tell if you got them or not so you release...ah well I'll get it down only played for hour or so...if anyone wants to do some multiplayer tonight send me a message I'm curious to explore that.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on June 29, 2010, 03:52:54 PM
I think you're problem is that you're not scratching your balls while eating a burrito when playing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on July 07, 2010, 12:38:07 AM
haha

Vuvuzela Hero (http://www.break.com/index/vuvuzela-hero.html)

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 07, 2010, 07:01:39 PM
Quote from: SD on June 27, 2010, 01:57:25 AM
Finished Red Dead Redemption. Great ending, saw how the story was gonna wrap up some time ago but didn't see the twist at the end. If you don't get the credits you're not finished. It's not over once John Marston gets killed. There's still one more mission to do, a lot of people are pissed cause they returned the game without knowing that. Overall the game was repetitive as farg but it's a fun game to kill some time.


just finished...how can people not know about the next mission, the game goes right into it.  idiots
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 07, 2010, 07:02:42 PM
pretty much means 2012 has to happen or i'm gonna go Book of Eli on everyone
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 07, 2010, 07:05:32 PM
Quote from: SunMo on July 07, 2010, 07:01:39 PM
Quote from: SD on June 27, 2010, 01:57:25 AM
Finished Red Dead Redemption. Great ending, saw how the story was gonna wrap up some time ago but didn't see the twist at the end. If you don't get the credits you're not finished. It's not over once John Marston gets killed. There's still one more mission to do, a lot of people are pissed cause they returned the game without knowing that. Overall the game was repetitive as farg but it's a fun game to kill some time.


just finished...how can people not know about the next mission, the game goes right into it.  idiots

You're surprised by this?

Took Transformers war for cybertron back within 7 days and basically got Batman Arkham Asylum and Fallout 3 for free.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 08, 2010, 08:25:59 AM
I polished off Red Dead Redemption, and it was a great game. Trying to decide whether to sell it or keep it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 08, 2010, 09:42:01 AM
i go through streaks with video games.  i think i was the first person here to buy it but stopped playing like a month ago. i got to where his zesty son shows up. how much farther do i have to go?

this is always my problem, i get good at a game, then i forget about it for a month and when i try to go back i forget all the moves and buttons and get pissed and never touch it again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 08, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
You're about 80% there. The first part with the son is boring chores and crap but it gets better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 08, 2010, 10:05:12 AM
you have a few missions with his whiny kid, then it gets really good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 08, 2010, 10:05:54 AM
yeah i tried shooting him in the head with no luck.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 08, 2010, 10:13:05 AM
the ending is really good.

i guess there is no real way to change it, although i would like a second chance at it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 08, 2010, 10:15:54 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 08, 2010, 10:05:54 AM
yeah i tried shooting him in the head with no luck.

I kept lasso'ing the uncle during the horse tamer mission and had to start over
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 08, 2010, 10:17:34 AM
Quote from: SunMo on July 08, 2010, 10:13:05 AM
the ending is really good.

i guess there is no real way to change it, although i would like a second chance at it
yeah, i tried to change it, but you're stuck with what circumstances you got. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 08, 2010, 11:48:01 AM
SD was the Transformers game that bad or just easy to beat? It looked pretty sick from the trailers. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 08, 2010, 02:22:28 PM
Activision Blizzard made this announcement yesterday.

QuoteThe first and most significant change is that in the near future, anyone posting or replying to a post on official Blizzard forums will be doing so using their Real ID -- that is, their real-life first and last name -- with the option to also display the name of their primary in-game character alongside it. These changes will go into effect on all StarCraft II forums with the launch of the new community site prior to the July 27 release of the game, with the World of Warcraft site and forums following suit near the launch of Cataclysm. Certain classic forums, including the classic Battle.net forums, will remain unchanged.

Naturally, this has some people up in arms. I'm starting to regret listing my real name when I signed up in 2007.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on July 08, 2010, 02:26:54 PM
Chet Bohica?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 08, 2010, 02:33:08 PM
Slut Bumwalla.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on July 08, 2010, 02:37:05 PM
Oh. What about your cousin, Reginald Dubinski?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 08, 2010, 04:15:00 PM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 08, 2010, 11:48:01 AM
SD was the Transformers game that bad or just easy to beat? It looked pretty sick from the trailers. 

Campaign was good if you grew up a fan. Weapons were pretty weak aside from Megatrons cannon. The campaign is really short, like 15 hours and you're done. It's cool playing and beating the different characters. I don't play online much so I can't comment on that aspect.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 09, 2010, 08:57:24 AM
got an email from Rockstar, new content coming out in August for Red Dead
The upcoming downloadable content includes:


Releasing beginning of August 2010
New active map locations, characters and more:
9 New Multiplayer map locations - more than doubling the amount of territories in the Multiplayer Competitive modes
8 New Multiplayer characters - play as characters from Red Dead Revolver
Introducing a new projectile weapon: the Tomahawk, with corresponding Challenges for single player and multiplayer
New Achievements/Trophies
Pricing: $9.99 (PlayStation Network), 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)


New Competitive Modes, Multiplayer Mini-games in Free Roam, and more:
'Attack and Defend' Multiplayer Competitive Mode and Challenges
New Multiplayer Horse Races complete with mounted combat
Play as the heroes and villains of Red Dead Redemption as well as 8 additional multiplayer characters
Multiplayer versions of Liars Dice and Poker from the single-player game
Introducing a new weapon: the Explosive Rifle, with associated Challenges available in single-player and multiplayer
New Achievements/Trophies
Release date TBC
Pricing: $9.99 (PlayStation Network), 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)


Delve deeper into the world of Red Dead Redemption with new Modes, Challenges and Gang Hideouts to discover:
Additional Free Roam Challenges
New action areas and defensive placements
Posse Scoring / Posse Leaderboards
New 'anti-griefing' measures in Free Roam
Release date and pricing TBC


Ghost towns and cemeteries come alive in a West gone horribly wrong:
Brand new single player adventure, challenges and quests
8 New Multiplayer Zombie characters
Additional animals unleashed in the world
New Dynamic events
More details to follow...
Release date TBC
Pricing: $9.99 (PlayStation Network), 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE)


ZOMBIES!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 09, 2010, 08:59:20 AM
farg that...trading this, cod, and mlb 2k10 in for madden
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 09, 2010, 09:00:07 AM
dont for get NHL in September
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 09, 2010, 09:01:54 AM
i don't know if i'll get that this year...we'll see
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 09, 2010, 09:11:36 AM
i say that every year, then they tell me all the cool shtein that came out for it, and i cave.  Then i get pissed at how zesty EA puts together the game and end up trading it back in. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 09, 2010, 06:41:18 PM
Traded in my 360 witha 20 GB hard drive and an extra stick and got $170 towards the new 360 slim. Pretty sure the 360 I had was about to die, even the guy at Gamestop said it's loud and ran hot which were good signs it was going to kick again, but now it's out of warranty so I'd of been farged (justification). Apparently when you put something on hold at Gamestop it's only for that day, I called earlier in the day because I didn't know if I was going to be able to pick it up and he said they'd only hold it till Saturday morning. Total with some other bullshtein I pulled off I wound up paying around $80 for the thing. It's a heck of a lot smaller than the other 360 and very quiet.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 17, 2010, 09:40:51 PM
This weekend Steam is having a free preview dealie for a RTS called Ruse. From what I can tell, the demo is all WW2 style. They added in ruses, which really explains the name, that let you screw with your opponent's head. Load up Steam, watch the goofy video, and give it a shot if RTS is your thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 18, 2010, 01:22:01 AM
Pretty funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag1hFak1Du0

The interesting part doesn't start until after 2 min though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 18, 2010, 09:44:02 AM
Picked up Bioshock 2 on the cheap. Really enjoying it. Some of the criticism was that it was similar to the first one. But the first one was great, so that's not really a bother. If anything, they made it more fun to play by making a few changes to the controls.  Dual wielding plasmids and weapons is a good time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on July 18, 2010, 10:47:16 AM
I bought Splinter Cell Conviction before I got on the boat and finished it last night.  I had the original Splinter Cell and Pandora's Box on PS2 and loved them.  Can't really say the same for the latest version.  Graphics were legit, but there weren't many weapons to choose from and I didn't care for the nvg's either.  My biggest beef with the game though is that it's a relatively short story and doesn't take long to beat......took me about 3 weeks and that's not even playing it every day.  I'm hoping that when I get home and can plug my xbox back into the internets that some of the online features/content improves it. 

I also picked up a used copy of Madden 10 on the cheap.  Don't know if this is true for everyone, but for me, it's always harder getting used to the new defenses and new defensive controls than it is the offense.  And to me, defenses in Madden 10 are the hardest that I've played.  Not to mention that just controlling individual players is pretty difficult.  The graphics are good and the game flow has been smooth....have yet to experience any lags or choppiness.  The half time report has got to farging go though.  It's cool that they put it in there but if you want to skip it, you should be able to do so immediately instead of waiting a few seconds before you can x out of it. 

Same thing goes for whenever they measure for a 1st down or get together to decide a touchdown on the goal line.  It was cool to watch the first couple of times, but after that I just want to skip through that crap and find out the result of the play.  Awful.  The Snickers ads farging suck too.  Sometimes I feel like I shelled out $15 so I could watch a Snickers commercial.  Farg you and your corporate whore advertising department for infultrating my farging video game.  One of the best things about video games is that I used to be able to play them without commercial interuption.  Thanks a lot, dick bags.  And Cris Collinsworth is still terrible.  You know you suck when someone gives you a script and you still come off sounding like a moron.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 18, 2010, 10:52:16 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on July 18, 2010, 09:44:02 AM
Picked up Bioshock 2 on the cheap. Really enjoying it. Some of the criticism was that it was similar to the first one. But the first one was great, so that's not really a bother. If anything, they made it more fun to play by making a few changes to the controls.  Dual wielding plasmids and weapons is a good time.

Bioshock 1 and 2 are great games. 2 wasn't as good as 1 but was still very good. I thought it was pretty ridiculous that you played as a Big Daddy yet you took damage like you didn't have a suit, that made no sense.

Quote from: Sgt PSN on July 18, 2010, 10:47:16 AM
I bought Splinter Cell Conviction before I got on the boat and finished it last night.  I had the original Splinter Cell and Pandora's Box on PS2 and loved them.  Can't really say the same for the latest version.  Graphics were legit, but there weren't many weapons to choose from and I didn't care for the nvg's either.  My biggest beef with the game though is that it's a relatively short story and doesn't take long to beat......took me about 3 weeks and that's not even playing it every day.  I'm hoping that when I get home and can plug my xbox back into the internets that some of the online features/content improves it. 

I loved 1 and 3 on the original Xbox, 2 sucked, Double Agent on the 360 sucked, so I didn't bother with the new one because of the mixed reviews.

I've been playing Batman Arkham Asylum, it's not bad, but takes a little getting used too. Gonna start with Fallout 3 once I'm done.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 19, 2010, 07:07:15 AM
I just got Dragon Age Origins for PS3.  Any pointers?  Don't create a Dwarven Rogue?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 19, 2010, 09:31:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZRLpc2egoQ
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 19, 2010, 01:08:14 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 19, 2010, 07:07:15 AM
I just got Dragon Age Origins for PS3.  Any pointers?  Don't create a Dwarven Rogue?

Rogues aren't so bad in there, and dwarves always make good melee characters. The game seems to want plate wearing warriors, but any race/class combination is fine.

Talk to everyone, and try out each of the six(?) starting off points.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 19, 2010, 02:20:57 PM
So the different openings are good enough to actually try them each out before proceeding?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 19, 2010, 02:42:48 PM
They're all good, some are better than others, but they all tie in to the main story sooner or later.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 19, 2010, 04:21:13 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 19, 2010, 07:07:15 AM
I just got Dragon Age Origins for PS3.  Any pointers?  Don't create a Dwarven Rogue?

On my list, part 2 is coming out soon. Bioware games are  a pretty safe bet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on July 19, 2010, 04:35:15 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 19, 2010, 09:31:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZRLpc2egoQ

lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 19, 2010, 05:24:41 PM
Definitely be a human mage in Dragon Age. You can become ridiculously powerful if you use the right classes. I recommend Blood Mage and Arcane Warrior.

I should probably say that if you be a Arcane Warrior as a mage, then you can wield swords and shields and heavy armor just like Warriors. So you can use both magic and weapons, which makes you very balanced as a fighter and gives you a lot of customization with your character.

They really made mages too good to pass up in this game. Plus the back story is pretty good for it too. My favorite.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on July 20, 2010, 02:08:21 AM
Gamestops having a big sale right now. Not sure when it ends, but a lot of games are 10%-50% off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 20, 2010, 08:31:16 AM
Polished off Bioshock 2. Really enjoyed it...but I wish I could go back in and just tool around now that the story is over. I was less impressed with the multiplayer mode, though. Problem is as you play in multiplayer, you unlock upgrades. So I was running around with a pistol against all of these juiced up players. I prefer an even playing field.

Come to think of it, that's the same problem I have with the mulitplayer in the NHL series. People earn or buy upgrades that give them an advantage. To me, that takes the fun out of going in to play.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 20, 2010, 09:45:14 AM
There are 6 different endings to Bioshock 2, you can find them all on youtube.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 20, 2010, 10:24:22 AM
so i've never owned an ncaa football game...compared to madden is it better or worse? other than the teams, is there any real difference?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 20, 2010, 10:53:05 AM
i always liked it more Matty, plus you can get the real roster names.  Go to FairdaleKings lockerroom and you can download his roster list
http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?p=2350823

its pretty easy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 20, 2010, 10:54:38 AM
so are the buttons all the same or am i going to have to learn all new shtein? i can't handle that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 20, 2010, 12:49:54 PM
the buttons are the same..i used to be the same way, but madden last year was much better than years past and it boils down to i'd rather play with the Eagles than Penn State, especially since PSU is gonna blow this year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 20, 2010, 02:31:10 PM
I just got my rosters yesterday.  The new NCAA is way better than last year.  It is almost too easy though if you are any good you will have to play Heisman. 

Sun mo PSU is really good in this years version.  Their D is a little suspect, but their offense is sick. They have Newsome rated like an 87 and he can scramble like a motherfarger. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on July 20, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
really?

damn, i might have to get it.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on July 20, 2010, 02:52:27 PM
Moye and Royster are beasts in this version. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on July 23, 2010, 08:23:53 PM
Anyone here nerdy enough to follow Comic-Con?

I've been paying more attention than usual just for the Gear 3 news. They're letting the fans decide what happens to the newest Carmine, if he dies or not. But if anyone follows the game, the newest carmine looks like a beast compared to his brothers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 26, 2010, 09:03:09 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on July 20, 2010, 10:53:05 AM
i always liked it more Matty, plus you can get the real roster names.  Go to FairdaleKings lockerroom and you can download his roster list
http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?p=2350823

its pretty easy

sweet, i bought this yesterday and i already like it better than madden. not sure what exactly it is, but it just feels smoother to me. started a season with psu and royster is a beast.  newsome is 3rd in the country in hiesman voting. thanks for that link, way cooler with all of the real names.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 28, 2010, 10:05:35 PM
Anyone else play the Madden 11 demo yet? I gave it a shot, and it's different. Seems easier in some ways which will bring in some new players, and piss off a lot of the die hard Madden guys. I'm not sure what to make of it yet, but I'll definitely pick it up. The physics seem much better, and Gus Johnson is about a billion times better than Tom Hammond on the play by play. Then again, crickets would have been about a billion times better than Tom Hammond.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 11, 2010, 08:37:28 AM
Since the post on the Madden demo was such a hit, I figured I'd follow it up with some thoughts about the full game now that I've had a chance to get a couple of games in. A couple of high notes:

The good:
-The game feels more like real football. The developers obviously went out of their way to change some of the core code for the gameplay, and, so far, the changes are mostly good.

-The "Strategy Pad" isn't a big deal. The hardcore Madden guys were really whining about this, but the reality is that it's nice to have all of your adjustments accessible in one place. It's an adjustment, but one I think I'll try before switching back to the old system once they patch it in (because of the whining).

-"GameFlow" works. I really thought I was going to hate this feature, but I don't at all. You set up a gameplan and GameFlow gives you a play...if you don't like it, you can audible. Speeds the game up tremendously. Games went from an hour to 30 minutes or so without feeling like you lost anything.

-No more stupid animations. Also speeds up the game. You don't need to worry about the did he/didn't he charade for first downs and touchdowns.

-Players play smarter. Both receivers and DBs play the ball. The WR won't stand still while the DB jumps the route.

-Running feels more natural: Because of the new blocking system (which works better) and the new right stick control, it feels better running the ball. You have more control over the runner.

-The sound is much better. The commentary is light years better than last year (but not perfect), but the stadium sounds are on the money. Sounds like a real game.

The bad:

-They didn't touch franchise mode. Franchise mode is still a shell of what it was on the PS2, which is ridiculous. This year they focused on the gameplay, but I still think they could have had a team working to improve some of the bells and whistles. That they didn't is a disappointment. From what I understand, this will be a focus of the next iteration...but I hate looking forward to next year's offering when this one is fresh. If they'd enhanced this, I'd be much happier with the game.

-Sponsorship integration sucks. Hey, I just paid a bunch of money for the game...it annoys me that they're trying to rape me with ads. There's an "Old Spice Swagger" attribute, and I don't even know what the hell it is. Even the achievements have sponsors. Too much.

-Nickle and diming me also sucks. People can buy boosts (read: cheats) that they can use online. farging hate that. Takes away the even playing field for people that don't want to shell out more money. Awful practice, but it won't affect me all that much because I generally only play people I know these days. Still, I find it distasteful.

-People will be back to abusing Vick online. Vick can't throw for shtein...but he can run like hell in this game. He'll be really annoying to play against. Also, while we're on the subject of Eagles QBs, Kolb is rated too low, particularly his accuracy. He and Vick have essentially the same overall rating, but Vick has the physical tools that will entice people to choose him over Kolb, I think. I think Kolb needs a bit of a boost.

Overall:
- I like it, and it's an improvement over previous versions. I'd be closer to loving it if the made substantive changes to the Franchise mode.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on August 11, 2010, 10:26:40 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 19, 2010, 07:07:15 AM
I just got Dragon Age Origins for PS3.  Any pointers?  Don't create a Dwarven Rogue?

So how do you like this so far? I'm thinking of picking it up used. I tried playing Fallout 3 but I can't get into it. Found some guy on craigslist that has Assassins Creed 2 for the 360 for $15.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 11, 2010, 11:44:40 AM
i tried the gameflow on the demo, and while it was cool having a play picked out for you, the coach talking was really annoying.  especially when the scripts started repeating in the first quarter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 11, 2010, 11:46:09 AM
The voice is gone when you play online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 11, 2010, 06:04:07 PM
Quote from: SD on August 11, 2010, 10:26:40 AMSo how do you like this so far? I'm thinking of picking it up used. I tried playing Fallout 3 but I can't get into it. Found some guy on craigslist that has Assassins Creed 2 for the 360 for $15.

I like it better than any other RPG I've played in quite a while, which is to say Oblivion and Fallout3.  Both solid games, but I tired of each after about the same amount of time dumped into them, and it's only a matter of time before I admit I'm not going back to them, and sell them.

The story and characters of Dragon Age are far more interesting than either of those games, and the voice acting is pretty good.  I don't mind the frequent cut scenes and diologue scenes as a result.  The combat is too fast for me.  I prefer turn based strategy games above all others, but there are precious few of those.  This game has a combat scheme that allows you to dictate a series of tactical actions for each party member to execute depending on the situation.  At first, I ignored it, but I ahve been getting more into it lately, and the fine tuning I've done has made combat more intelligible and fun. 

Interface with inventory, characters, leveling up, etc. is pretty good, but as with all these massive modern day games with all of their millions of features, there's a lot to manage. 

I may actually finish this game.  If you don't hate the dungeons and dragons, elves and dwarves, mages and assissins schtick, you might like it too.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on August 11, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Gracious
Based off that I'll give it a try, I just don't want to get stuck in a Fallout 3 type of game again. (I should have went with Oblivion instead)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on August 12, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
New Bioschock trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/debut-trailer-bioshock-infinite/702794). I think this is a prequel and takes place pre-rapture, meaning no more underwater.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 12, 2010, 06:36:08 PM
Nice. Great series.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on August 12, 2010, 08:23:20 PM
is this one taking place above ground ?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on August 12, 2010, 09:21:36 PM
From the trailer and early rumors it looks that way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 16, 2010, 09:27:58 AM
so I got Madden over the weekend and played it a decent amount.

i like the gameflow system once i set my plays.  except it seems the computer gets stuck in a rut of calling the same type of plays in a single game.  for example, one of my games it called a ton of screen passes.   then another game was heavy on the run and there weren't any screens.  of course i can always audible, but I wish it was a little more diverse in calling plays.

i like the flow of the game a little bit better than NCAA, but the blocking in NCAA is much better.  the intelligent blocking design works so much better in NCAA, i'm not sure why it's different in Madden. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on August 16, 2010, 03:46:58 PM
I don't player either of them anymore, but the blocking in NCAA has always been way better. In Madden, screens are just guaranteed 3 yard losses or an incomplete fumble. In NCAA, they're actually screens.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 16, 2010, 06:04:07 PM
Quote from: SD on August 12, 2010, 04:47:33 PM
New Bioschock trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/debut-trailer-bioshock-infinite/702794). I think this is a prequel and takes place pre-rapture, meaning no more underwater.

At the end of the second one they made it seem like the 3rd one was going to be above ground. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 17, 2010, 12:50:16 AM
i'm diggin ncaa so much more than madden. check out this play from the dreaded matt mcgloin - curtis drake combo.

http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/30996211 (http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/30996211)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 17, 2010, 07:58:42 AM
Quote from: Dillen on August 16, 2010, 03:46:58 PM
I don't player either of them anymore, but the blocking in NCAA has always been way better. In Madden, screens are just guaranteed 3 yard losses or an incomplete fumble. In NCAA, they're actually screens.

Wow. Not true. Slip screens and bubble screens have been deadly in Madden.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 17, 2010, 08:39:59 AM
yeah screens are great this year, sometimes the dline gets to me too quick, but they are great.

the blocking is definitely better overall, but for some reason NCAA got it better than Madden. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 17, 2010, 12:06:33 PM
My problem with Madden is I often have trouble running.  I understand you have to set up your blocks but my guys are getting blasted as soon as they get the ball. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 17, 2010, 01:02:33 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 16, 2010, 09:27:58 AM
i like the flow of the game a little bit better than NCAA, but the blocking in NCAA is much better.  the intelligent blocking design works so much better in NCAA, i'm not sure why it's different in Madden. 

Because if EA made both games the same, then the only selling point for each one is College teams and NFL teams.  And since a large majority of football fans follow both College and the NFL, it would be bad business to duplicate products and put them in different packaging.  So you get some good qualities in NCAA that are left out of the NFL version and vice versa.  This leads to a lot of idiots shelling out $120 for 2 games instead of $60 for 1. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on August 18, 2010, 01:26:48 PM
I just got the Xbox360.  Yeah I know, welcome to 2006, but what game(s) are must plays?  Oblivion, Halo 3, Fallout 3, Dragon Age, Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock, GTA etc. are all highly rated on Gamespot.  Any suggestions as what i should try first when I get some time??
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 18, 2010, 01:28:24 PM
Has the 360 really been out since 2006?  I just finally got one like last year.  At least you have an excuse. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 18, 2010, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: joneszilla on August 18, 2010, 01:26:48 PM
I just got the Xbox360.  Yeah I know, welcome to 2006, but what game(s) are must plays?  Oblivion, Halo 3, Fallout 3, Dragon Age, Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock, GTA etc. are all highly rated on Gamespot.  Any suggestions as what i should try first when I get some time??

what games did you like the last time you played?  All of those titles are excellent but obviously, quite different from each other.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on August 18, 2010, 01:48:57 PM
Hmmm....Last games I remember playing are Madden, Tiger Woods, Splinter Cell, Baldur's Gate 2(PC), NWN(PC), Halo 2, SSX, and Burnout.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 18, 2010, 02:16:05 PM
If you liked NWN and Baldur's Gate, go with Dragon Age for more Bioware goodness.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 18, 2010, 02:24:47 PM
In that case, I think it would be safe to say that you'll enjoy any of the games you originally mentioned.

Of those I've actually played, I'd rank them thusly:

Dragon Age: Origins
Fallout3
GTA
Oblivion

I'm playing Dragon Age now and it's the best RPG I've played in quite a while.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on August 18, 2010, 02:33:13 PM
Favorite 360 games off the top of my head:
Bioshock 1 & 2
Mass Effect 1 & 2
HALO 3
Red Dead Redemption
Fable 2
Gears of War 1 & 2
Call of Duty
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 18, 2010, 02:42:44 PM
My faves on the xbox:
Bioshock 1 & 2
Halo 3
COD: Modern Warfare
Red Dead Redemption
Madden 11
NHL 10 (but 11 is coming out in a month)
Arkham Asylum

Fallout 3 and Oblivion were good, but somehow bored the crap out of me. Too much wandering around and talking to people.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on August 18, 2010, 03:12:20 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on August 18, 2010, 02:16:05 PM
If you liked NWN and Baldur's Gate, go with Dragon Age for more Bioware goodness.

Did you play it on Xbox360 or the PC.  Seems like it would be awkward trying to manage your party via a controller??


Thanks for all the suggestions.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 18, 2010, 03:15:07 PM
I go PC for everything these days. There's still the option to pause and queue up abilities, so I imagine it isn't too bad with a controller.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 31, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Whats everyone's opinions on Madden after a few weeks of playing? Demo'd it the other day and it def. different. I think it feels better as far an control. Goal line jump option is better than last years. I let the computer pick the plays for the most part and it was kind of cool.

Got a new game on arcade called Limbo. It's pretty sick visually. Very simple yet really well done. You basically trying to get through this world loaded with obstacles. I'm about halfway and totally stuck...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on August 31, 2010, 03:33:58 PM
I have an issue with the new madden in Franchise mode I IRd a couple of guys and it won't let me sign someone unless I cut someone from the active roster.  That is a pretty big glitch, I would hope they have a something to correct that.  Or I could just be retarded.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 31, 2010, 06:46:31 PM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on August 31, 2010, 03:33:58 PM
I have an issue with the new madden in Franchise mode I IRd a couple of guys and it won't let me sign someone unless I cut someone from the active roster.  That is a pretty big glitch, I would hope they have a something to correct that.  Or I could just be retarded.

absolutely, i DL'd Hof Ingram after he got a 10 week injury and I wanted to sign another tight end.  i tried to sign a new guy and it wouldn't let me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 31, 2010, 06:47:14 PM
i also don't like that in my first offseason, i re-signed the guys i wanted to and then went to sim past the rest, and computer signed a bunch of guys
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on August 31, 2010, 07:41:44 PM
man they don't like franchise mode over at EA, wtf  :boo Thats seems like a patch fix hopefully...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 31, 2010, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 31, 2010, 06:47:14 PM
i also don't like that in my first offseason, i re-signed the guys i wanted to and then went to sim past the rest, and computer signed a bunch of guys

You can fix that by changing Fill Roster from "CPU" to "User".
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 31, 2010, 08:50:40 PM
There are these screens in video games where you can change the options or settings.  They are often called "Options" or "Settings."
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on September 01, 2010, 09:16:28 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 31, 2010, 02:32:52 PM

Got a new game on arcade called Limbo. It's pretty sick visually. Very simple yet really well done. You basically trying to get through this world loaded with obstacles. I'm about halfway and totally stuck...

I played Limbo. Definitely a cool game with some tough puzzles. Even had my girl playing it, first time she ever showed an interest in a video game, she likes it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 01, 2010, 03:26:06 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on August 31, 2010, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 31, 2010, 06:47:14 PM
i also don't like that in my first offseason, i re-signed the guys i wanted to and then went to sim past the rest, and computer signed a bunch of guys

You can fix that by changing Fill Roster from "CPU" to "User".

yeah, i did that from the start, what i'm saying is that i had a list of 20 guys or so to potentially re-sign.  i re-signed the ones i wanted and then simmed past the that stage, but the CPU signed some guys after that to my team.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 01, 2010, 04:34:31 PM
Quote from: joneszilla on September 01, 2010, 09:16:28 AM
Quote from: mussa on August 31, 2010, 02:32:52 PM

Got a new game on arcade called Limbo. It's pretty sick visually. Very simple yet really well done. You basically trying to get through this world loaded with obstacles. I'm about halfway and totally stuck...

I played Limbo. Definitely a cool game with some tough puzzles. Even had my girl playing it, first time she ever showed an interest in a video game, she likes it.

I was thinking to myself my girl might like it as well. Jump and action button and directional, thats it! Its tough I got to a point and could not figure it out, so I went to good ol youtube and it got me through the rest of the game. Def will go through it a few more times.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 03, 2010, 03:24:15 PM
The decade-long joke continues. (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=263030)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 03, 2010, 04:32:19 PM
And yet, I'm still not laughing. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 10, 2010, 10:24:06 AM
I don't usually go for downloadable content add-ons, but on a whim I picked up Minerva's Den for Bioshock 2. If you enjoyed the Bioshock series, Minerva's Den is worth the $10. It's a self-contained story and has some really interesting features and abilities that differ from it's predecessors. I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 10, 2010, 05:51:09 PM
I have recently discovered Vakyrie Chronicles for PS3. 

Fantastic game.  Turn based strategy combat johnson, replete with cute and semi-compelling japanimation cut scenes.  I'll sink at least 200 hours into this game, no question.  Last game I played that I liked as mush as this was Gladius.

bonus:  the sequel just came out.  for PSP.  which I happen to own on account of an otherwise totally inexplicable brand whore allegience to Sony. 

hey, we can't all own both.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on September 13, 2010, 12:38:11 AM
Eastern Conference rosters for NBA Jam (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=NBAJam-100907)

Iguodala/Brand/Turner for the Sixers, or you can pick Dr J or Iverson
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 13, 2010, 02:56:45 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on September 10, 2010, 05:51:09 PM
I have recently discovered Vakyrie Chronicles for PS3. 

Fantastic game.  Turn based strategy combat johnson, replete with cute and semi-compelling japanimation cut scenes.  I'll sink at least 200 hours into this game, no question.  Last game I played that I liked as mush as this was Gladius.

bonus:  the sequel just came out.  for PSP.  which I happen to own on account of an otherwise totally inexplicable brand whore allegience to Sony. 

hey, we can't all own both.



Definitely a great game. Also, you get special weapons later on when completing the missions in a certain amount of turns. So that will add more content to the game for you with the extra challenges.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on September 13, 2010, 08:33:24 AM
Anybody picking up Halo Reach tomorrow??
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on September 13, 2010, 12:25:58 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 13, 2010, 03:43:35 PM
I ordered it from Amazon, because they offered a $20 credit, so I should have it in a few days. I saw that Best Buy is giving a $20 gift card if you get it from them tomorrow.

It's doing very well in the reviews: http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/halo-reach
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 13, 2010, 06:06:40 PM
Dragon Age Origins is alright so far. I picked a human warrior. I don't like how slow your swings are, my guy swings then waits a few seconds before he swings again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 13, 2010, 07:00:33 PM
Did you go with a two-handed weapon? They're pretty slow, but do nice chunks of damage when they hit.

I went the sword and shield route for my warrior, since the game seems to make the nicest stuff specifically for that style.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 13, 2010, 07:01:46 PM
I eventually went back to the sword and shield. What do I do with all this crap I'm collecting? Is there a way to use it to upgrade my weapons and armor and crap?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 13, 2010, 07:04:12 PM
Sell it, or hold on to it for your henchmen. You can upgrade certain pieces of equipment with enchants from the little retarded dwarf kid, but eventually you'll find or buy better stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 13, 2010, 07:07:18 PM
Quote from: SD on September 13, 2010, 07:01:46 PM
I eventually went back to the sword and shield. What do I do with all this crap I'm collecting? Is there a way to use it to upgrade my weapons and armor and crap?

I went with a dual wielding rogue, specialized in assassin and tried to specialize in dual but somehow the NPC that teaches it vanished and I never got to try it out.

regarding stuff:
first, buy every backpack you find at a vendor, they are worth every penny

second, some of that stuff is worth hanging onto.  gifts, for example, can become important if you want to learn a specialization from an NPC party member

finally, I found this very helpful for reference:

http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Age_Wiki
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 13, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
Chewed bones, however, you can sell. They're for the dog, and the dog never stops loving you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 13, 2010, 09:09:56 PM
Good stuff and thanks guys. That link is great.


I like how you bang the blonde elf in the beginning then they try to guilt you when she gets killed.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 13, 2010, 09:13:43 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 13, 2010, 08:53:06 PM
Chewed bones, however, you can sell. They're for the dog, and the dog never stops loving you.

If Fable and LOTR combined to make a video game it would be Dragon Age.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 13, 2010, 10:45:19 PM
Mages are where its at in that game. You can get an Arcane Warrior class and you can essentially be a mage that can wield swords, shields, etc.

Check that out if you give the game another playthrough. Also blood mage is fun to mess around with and really powerful.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 13, 2010, 11:13:00 PM
My only problem with Mage is close in attacks. Like when my guy dies I find myself running from the enemy because my melee attacks aren't strong enough. From a distance they kick ass. I'm still learning the ropes. For instance, my warrior has all these attacks he can do, but then you hit RT and another set of attacks show up...I'm not entirely sure what most of them do.

My guy is starting to glow red, does that mean he's evil? I've been doing the good path the first time through.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 13, 2010, 11:16:25 PM
I don't think they do the good/evil glow thing. Check to see if your character or one of the henchmen has an aura turned on. Thanks to playing it on a PC, I've got mods to disable most of the spell effects crap.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 13, 2010, 11:30:56 PM
What are your guys thoughts on The Fade portion of the game? I personally thought it was the most tedious part of the game and the only part I really didn't like. I didn't hate it, but it definitely was tiresome IMO.

I thought the Mage had the best back story though.

I know they came out with new DLC for it recently, but I didn't get it and I'm not sure I will. I hate paying 15 bucks for something I'll finish in an hour.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 13, 2010, 11:36:36 PM
Quote from: King Cole on September 13, 2010, 11:30:56 PM
What are your guys thoughts on The Fade portion of the game? I personally thought it was the most tedious part of the game and the only part I really didn't like. I didn't hate it, but it definitely was tiresome IMO.

Did it once on my first play through. Then I found this (http://www.dragonagenexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=816)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2010, 06:39:04 AM
I thought the fade stage was interesting, but too long. the shape changing back and forth so you can get through a maze got a bit annoying but the permanent stat increases were cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 14, 2010, 02:00:42 PM
I saved the brat in the Redlcliffe castle and the vault was opened, but I couldn't carry anything because my inventory was full. So I decided to leave and sell a bunch of crap then come back and collect the goods. The blacksmith was crying so he wouldn't do business with me, so I went to the Brezillian forest to sell my crap instead. I get back and the vault is locked again. Son of a bitch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 14, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
Even in a video game thread, this discussion is making me uncomfortable with it's nerdativity.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on September 14, 2010, 03:39:30 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 14, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
Even in a video game thread, this discussion is making me uncomfortable with it's nerdativity.

I just clicked on this link for the first time in weeks and read the last few pages. I was about to post this:

"This thread makes me sad for all of you."
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 14, 2010, 03:54:14 PM
it's about time
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 14, 2010, 03:59:57 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on September 14, 2010, 03:39:30 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 14, 2010, 02:10:54 PM
Even in a video game thread, this discussion is making me uncomfortable with it's nerdativity.

I just clicked on this link for the first time in weeks and read the last few pages. I was about to post this:

"This thread makes me sad for all of you."

At least we're not looking for a new hobby.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on September 14, 2010, 04:01:59 PM
Uh, nice try.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 14, 2010, 05:16:55 PM
My Rape Mage just butt raped your daughter
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on September 14, 2010, 08:25:08 PM
I'm confused about whether you guys are trying make yourselves sound more or less pathetic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 14, 2010, 09:44:27 PM
Quote from: SD on September 14, 2010, 02:00:42 PM
I saved the brat in the Redlcliffe castle and the vault was opened, but I couldn't carry anything because my inventory was full. So I decided to leave and sell a bunch of crap then come back and collect the goods. The blacksmith was crying so he wouldn't do business with me, so I went to the Brezillian forest to sell my crap instead. I get back and the vault is locked again. Son of a bitch.

that's the biggest problem with the game, imo.  It's generally very good about keeping track of all the quests, but because it allows you so much control over what you do in what order, some of the game logic seems to shtein itself.  I couldn't learn dual weild specialtly from the pirate chick in the Onion because somehow I scared her off, and she never came back.  The specialty is not available elsewhere, as far as I know.  Similarly (and also in Denerim), I took the quest to rid all the scallywags from the neighborhoods, but couldn't finish the quest because Dirty Back Alley didn't appear on my map until the Landsmeet, by which point there were no more thugs to kill.  The open quest sits in my journal.

Crap like that seems to be the norm for people, but hasn't stopped many people from playing it a lot.

I haven't finished the Landsmeet and I've lost interest.  I'm on Vaklyria Chronicles now, and probably won't look back.  I got further on it than I did on Fallout3 or Oblivion, but I hit the same kind of point with it where it seems like more of a chore to load it and figure out where I was and what I need to do, and do I need to make potions, and is my inventory full, and, and....nerds rule
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Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 15, 2010, 02:31:56 AM
Quote from: SD on September 14, 2010, 02:00:42 PM
I saved the brat in the Redlcliffe castle and the vault was opened, but I couldn't carry anything because my inventory was full. So I decided to leave and sell a bunch of crap then come back and collect the goods. The blacksmith was crying so he wouldn't do business with me, so I went to the Brezillian forest to sell my crap instead. I get back and the vault is locked again. Son of a bitch.

Save your stat increase tomes, because you can dupe them with a bug. You can probably find it on the wikia page. If you are into that kind of thing. Some like to just play the game straight up.

I got Halo Reach today and am digging the campaign so far. Have not played online yet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 15, 2010, 09:45:20 AM
I'm just trying to beat it on normal. And dio is spot on in his assessment. I was originally going to save Connors Mom but I couldn't do the circle of magi's part until later so I just killed the bitch instead.
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Post by: Zanshin on September 16, 2010, 10:30:49 PM
Got Halo: Reach today. I like it. I haven't tried the campaign yet, but I did hop online for a few games, and it's solid. Everything that was good about the last one is back, and there are some nice enhancements. Think Halo meets Modern Warfare, in a lot of ways. There's a ton of variety on the multiplayer, and some of the action feels pretty intense. I'm having a little trouble with the new button layout, but I figure that'll take a couple of games to get used to. Very polished offering, and worth the $40 I plunked down for it. I'll get a lot of use out of it, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on September 20, 2010, 09:17:14 AM
Played NHL 11 alot this weekend.  Great game.  The depth of the GM mode is just amazing.  Haven't played an NHL game in a bit so it took me a little while to get used to all the controls(every single button, trigger, bumper, joystick is utilized on a consistent basis).  Extremely realistic and fun game.  I was either going to buy Madden or NHL, I think I made the right choice. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2010, 09:24:12 AM
I've been toying with picking NHL 11 up, but I don't really get into the franchise mode on that game... and use it more to play friends online. I have NHL 10, which was great and I still play that. I can't decide if 11 is different or improved enough to pick it up. I still think 10 is awesome.

On another note, ever since EA patched the game, Madden has been pissing me off on a regular basis with what I consider to be bullshtein. It's like they made the gameplay almost cartoonish in an effort to get newbies into it. Really unhappy about that.

Halo: Reach, on the other hand, has been great. I've been playing that quite a bit online and I really enjoy it. Very polished and solid.
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Post by: joneszilla on September 20, 2010, 09:35:43 AM
EA put out a patch that actually affected the gameplay?  I downloaded a patch for NHL 11 yesterday, i assumed it was just a roster fix or something.  Maybe I should find out what the patches are before I DL them.

Halo: Reach is definitley on my radar.  The last Halo I played was Halo 2 and I had a good time playing that online.  I read some reviews on the game and the new jet packs and armor look like they could drastically change how people play online.   What's your strategy when you are playing online?  Any new weapons or armor more powerful or effective than the rest?
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Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2010, 09:48:16 AM
The roster updates are called roster updates, so you'll know what they are when you see them. When it says "An update for this game is available" or something similar, it's a patch. And this past one definitely affected gameplay, primarily in QB accuracy and QB fumbles.

If you liked Halo 2, you'll love this one. Halo 3 was great, too...and this essentially improves and expands what they did there. I like the weapon load-outs. There's a real variety of ways to play online, and not every match has the armor options. But when I play matches that do have that I like to go with the active camo option. Then I try to find either a distance weapon or a shotgun and pick people off. Each of the armor options is a temporary, rechargable effect, though. Not like you can fly or go invisible all game....just spurts, which is good. A lot of people like the jet packs, I've noticed. Really, the "best" one depends on the map and your style of play.
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Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2010, 09:56:34 AM
Jones, what's your gamertag?
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Post by: joneszilla on September 20, 2010, 10:09:21 AM
My old Xbox tag got erased or something.  I just PM'ed you my new gamertag. I haven't played anything online yet, but I will pick up Reach by this weekend.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 20, 2010, 10:37:19 AM
Explain more about this Madden stuff Zanshin. I was really close to buying it this weekend...I want to pick up Reach, but the Medal of Honor and Black Ops games look pretty badass. I'd rather be using modern weapons than outer space alien shtein....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2010, 11:41:27 AM
Mussa-- I see Halo as a totally different sort of game than the others. I like the imaginative aspect of the weapons...it's not a sim like Modern Warfare. I feel like I get enough of that in real life on the news, etc. More importantly, those sim games give me a blazing headache after I play a few rounds. No idea why. Halo doesn't for some reason.

As far as Madden goes, I thought 11 was an improvement over 10 when it came out. Then came the patch. I noticed that guys were breaking more tackles than ever, that the QB was fumbling the ball an inordinate number of times (especially under pressure), and that the QB would spray the ball all over the field. Even the worst QB in the league wouldn't miss a wide open receiver by 20 yards  in real life, but I was seeing that all of the time.

I honestly thing they're afraid that their audience is aging and isn't being replaced, so I really believe they're trying to simplify the game to let people feel that it's more easily accessible. That's great for them...but if you've been playing for a long time, it takes the skill out of the game. First they took away the user d-line moves, now they've even taken away the ability to move the arrow on the onside kick. So, it becomes sheer luck. If I don't feel like I can personally impact the outcome of the game, it just seems like a complete waste of time. Over the last couple of weeks, I heven't even enjoyed winning because so many times during the game I end up saying "wow, that's such bullshtein"...either for me or against me. I really hope they adjust this in the next patch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MURP on September 20, 2010, 11:47:39 AM
The game used to have game sliders built in to allow you to adjust things like how often fumbles happen etc.   They used to post the optimal slider numbers for the most realistic game on Madden forums.  Does  that option still exist in the game ?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2010, 11:57:28 AM
It still exists...but it's the default when you play online, which is what I mostly do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 20, 2010, 01:01:08 PM
Seems like they have been catering to newbies ever since the new generation systems came out. They have def gotten better, but last 2 years I opted to skip it becuase its just not fun anymore unless your playing someone and I'd rather play franchise mode 80% of the time and they ruined that mode. I guess I'll be skipping 11.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 20, 2010, 01:03:54 PM
From what I understand, Franchise mode is their focus for the coming year. This year, it's largely unchanged. If you're in it for the Franchise mode, I'd hold off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 21, 2010, 03:30:10 PM
First 10 minutes of Bioshock Infinite (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rPWjZyNrw0). Might be better than the first one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 21, 2010, 03:50:50 PM
looks awesome
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Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2010, 08:36:30 AM
Yeah, I watched that on the xbox last night. Looks different, but good. SD, did you pick up Minerva's Den?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 22, 2010, 09:16:29 AM
No what is Minerva's Den? I'm assuming it's downloadable content. I can't fathom paying for more of a game when I already shelled out $60. How does that work anyway? Every time I've gone to download something it says it cost 500 points or some shtein, how do you even go about purchasing that?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Minerva's Den is DLC for Bioshock 2. First time I ever downloaded it, because I feel the same way you do. That said, since I picked up Bioshock 2 cheap anyway, and I really liked it, I figured I'd check it out on a whim. I was glad I did, though. It's an independent Bioshock 2 story, with different weapons and plasmids that are pretty cool. And the story itself is probably more compelling than the original Bioshock 2 story. It's probably about a 6 hour campaign, but I liked it enough to play through it twice. Not a bad use of $10.

As far as the points go, you can get them over xbox, buy them online, or buy them on a card at a store like Bestbuy. There are some reviews out there on it if you're interested. If you liked Bioshock 2, though, you'd certainly like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 22, 2010, 09:54:05 AM
I didn't realize it was 6 hours worth of gameplay, I thought maybe 2 at most. I may check it out when I finish nerding out with Dragon Age Origins.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 26, 2010, 02:39:59 PM
Just a Madden update. They issued another patch the other day, and it's miles better than after the last patch that screwed everything up. Much better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on September 26, 2010, 03:18:28 PM
I  haven't played madden in weeks.  Did they fix the IR problem with Franchise mode?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 27, 2010, 09:08:16 AM
Haven't checked that...but the gameplay is vastly improved over the last patch. Actually fun to play again. Following that first patch, it was largely unplayable.

They also issued a roster update that improved Vick quite a bit. He's a monster now. My buddy plays with the Cowboys and he's on a six game losing streak of misery.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 27, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
yeah, they made Vick better, and it seems like they improved the blocking, but that could just be in my head.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 27, 2010, 09:59:59 AM
Nah, it's dramatically different. I actually feel like I have some control over the outcome again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on September 27, 2010, 01:19:58 PM
Title Update #3
by Ian Cummings 09/23/10 4:05 PM

NFL Football is in full swing, and so is the latest title update for Madden NFL 11. Many of the features and fixes associated with this patch came directly from you, our loyal Madden NFL community. For this update, the team focused primarily on improving gameplay, online, and general game stability & improvements. Read on to find out more about what to expect when the download completes.

Content Updates:

* Tuned play action blocking to be more effective.
* Tuned kick return blocking to be more effective.
* Tuned injuries to occur in more realistic percentages.
* Tuned GameFlow play calling logic, including lesser chances of same / similar plays being called concurrently.
* Tuned general defensive effectiveness, including locomotion improvements for defenders and miscellaneous pass coverage improvements
* Fixed QB spy 'nano-blitz' exploit.
* Fixed an issue in online team play that allowed defensive captains to force offensive captains in to a no-huddle situation
* Fixed crash bug that was introduced that could occur for some PS3 gamers that were using "My Skill" setting.
* Fixed bug that didn't allow gamers to invite friends to ranked games. Now this is 100% allowed.
* Added new alternate uniforms for Colts and Patriots.
* Corrected a feedback issue related to stat tracking when a player quit during the first half of an online game
* Fixed an issue in Madden Moments LIVE related to stat tracking for those who used the "Play Again" option after completing the game.
* Added multiple stability fixes across a variety of game modes.

We hope the updates you see above released with title update 3 will give you everything you need to keep Madden NFL 11 in your disc tray for weeks and months to come. See you on the gridiron!

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 27, 2010, 01:29:49 PM
Damnit I might have to get 11 now...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: joneszilla on September 27, 2010, 03:36:48 PM
Played about 2 hours of Halo: Reach online this weekend.  Got my ass kicked in Team Slayer mode time and time again.  I'd like to blame it on not knowing the maps and weapon locations but I think I may just suck now.  Did ok in the team objective matches.  Overall, I think it's a pretty sweet game, but I am holding judgement until I get to play a little more. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 27, 2010, 05:04:06 PM
Holy shtein, a Chuck_Chillout sighting. What's up, buddy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on September 28, 2010, 04:58:34 PM
G!  Not much man, staying busy at work. As far as video games only playing COD and Madden when I have time. How about you?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 28, 2010, 05:05:04 PM
Anyone playing minecraft?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 29, 2010, 08:17:47 AM
Quote from: chuck_chillout on September 28, 2010, 04:58:34 PM
G!  Not much man, staying busy at work. As far as video games only playing COD and Madden when I have time. How about you?

I'll shoot you a message on Facebook....not sure if your email is the same.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 29, 2010, 01:19:41 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5650455/the-new-xbox-software-is-here
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 29, 2010, 07:10:52 PM
I know some people here were/are playing Dragon Age. The new gameplay videos of Dragon Age 2's battle system came out and it is totally different. They took away the slow paced strategic battle system and changed it to a hack and slash type system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI-pbS7GEio
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 29, 2010, 07:37:22 PM
slow paced?  I would have slowed it down a bit myself, so I could issue orders to each character, etc.  as it is, i spend more than half the time I'm actually playing the game navigating menus.
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Post by: Zanshin on September 29, 2010, 07:54:22 PM
Sounds like a rousing good time.
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Post by: General_Failure on September 29, 2010, 08:24:18 PM
I would normally hit 2, 3, and maybe 4 if I was feeling fancy, and then wait around for those things to come off cooldown. My warrior was essentially indestructable, so I let the party go farg themselves. That video looks more like a Jade Empire style, which I completely approve of.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 29, 2010, 08:35:37 PM
yeah, I'm playing on a console, so I don't have all that functionality
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on September 29, 2010, 08:40:38 PM
I played on the 360. The mage class was powerful, but at the same time the battles got boring. It got tiresome constantly going to a menu to select spells. The shortcut options were limited to not many spells, so you constantly had to go to the menu and the battles didn't flow well at all.

But the articles I read on DA2 said that they are focusing on making battles fast paced and smooth, but at the same time adding elements of strategy as well. That's one of the changes. The others were things like making the world more diverse and realistic, and having big decisions affect the world from chapter to chapter, rather than just end-game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 29, 2010, 09:35:10 PM
Quote from: King Cole on September 29, 2010, 07:10:52 PM
I know some people here were/are playing Dragon Age. The new gameplay videos of Dragon Age 2's battle system came out and it is totally different. They took away the slow paced strategic battle system and changed it to a hack and slash type system.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI-pbS7GEio

I like it. I'd rather have hack and slash over the hack and wait until you can hack again. Hack and slash is great as long as it's not a button masher. I hate button mashers.

I'm 75% through the campaign, almost to the Landsmeet. Killed two of the big Dragons, they're a bitch.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 30, 2010, 12:52:32 AM
MMA by EA demo is out and the game is pretty damn fun and fairly easy to pick up. I might have to get this. They have a huge online features and you can create multiple fighters and take them online. Features just look really cool. Def worth trying the demo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 30, 2010, 05:27:42 AM
I'm on the other end.  Hack and slash IS button mashing, imo.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 30, 2010, 06:40:41 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on September 30, 2010, 05:27:42 AM
I'm on the other end.  Hack and slash IS button mashing, imo.

Button mashing to me is hack n slash where you find yourself hitting pause to give your fingers a break. Last game I played like that was Batman Arkhum Asylum. Worst hack n slash game I ever played was Lord Of The Rings Return of The King on the original XBOX.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 30, 2010, 06:43:39 AM
Hack and slash: button mashing.
Button mashing:  really fast hack and slash

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 30, 2010, 09:34:18 AM
The controls for MMA were designed so you don't mash and smash, in training part of demo it says don't mash the buttons, you waste stamina by doing that and the key is managing the stamina. If you get low on it, your vulnerable to counters, submissions etc...The fact that its not that kind of game really makes it good. I played the UFC a few times and not knowing controls I was constantly smashing buttons and you either get lucky or get KO'd. This game you feel and see the control much better.

So many good games coming out in next month, Madden 11 has been on my list, now this game. Medal of Honor, Fable 3 and COD Black Ops are all games I'm anxious to play. If anyone is looking to get Madden I just saw a commercial for this deal. $50 bucks you get a year of SI, Madden 11 and a dumb DVD of making of Madden:

https://subs.timeinc.net/SI/si_madden0910.jhtml?experience_id=305694&source_id=1&_requestid=216899
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on September 30, 2010, 09:56:33 AM
Madden 11 is the worst of the last few iterations. It's done the entire series in for me, I'll never by another one. Game constantly locks up in franchise mode, they've made zero changes to any of the offline content, you still have defenders warp halfway across the field to pick off your passes, it's farging awful.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 30, 2010, 10:13:50 AM
I haven't had one of those issues.  I think it's fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on September 30, 2010, 10:14:26 AM
I think you two should fight to the death.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 30, 2010, 11:03:24 AM
or maybe just play an online match against each other.


either way, my money is on ppindc.

zanshin would destroy you both of course
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 30, 2010, 11:05:26 AM
i played Zashin once in Madden and I won, so i feel good about that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 30, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Oh, that's right. For some reason, I was remembering that game as Mussa...but I used to get the two of you mixed up. At any rate, it's good to have something to hang your hat on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 30, 2010, 11:46:52 AM
Quote from: SunMo on September 30, 2010, 11:05:26 AM
i played Zashin once in Madden and I won, so i feel good about that.

fluke.  he'd beat your ass in real life too.

FIGHT
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on September 30, 2010, 11:55:24 AM
Quote from: Zanshin on September 30, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Oh, that's right. For some reason, I was remembering that game as Mussa...but I used to get the two of you mixed up. At any rate, it's good to have something to hang your hat on.

His own penis not being one of them sensei?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 30, 2010, 11:59:12 AM
I think Zanshin could take all of us.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 30, 2010, 12:00:21 PM
I have yet to play Madden, I'd probably just settle for 3 yard runs with Shady every play.

If anyone feels like getting demolished in CoD, however, feel free to find me. 42% accuracy, suckas.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 01, 2010, 08:29:47 AM
Quote from: mussa on September 30, 2010, 11:59:12 AM
I think Zanshin could take all of us.

You'll be happy to know that Sorvok is on a 10+ game losing streak with his Cowboys. He's on the verge of tears.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 01, 2010, 02:38:25 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 01, 2010, 08:29:47 AM
Quote from: mussa on September 30, 2010, 11:59:12 AM
I think Zanshin could take all of us.

You'll be happy to know that Sorvok is on a 10+ game losing streak with his Cowboys. He's on the verge of tears.

15-game losing streak. I think he's going to put a hit out on Vick in real life to get him out of the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on October 04, 2010, 10:27:25 AM
awesome.

http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/US/videos/5401 (http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/US/videos/5401)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 04, 2010, 10:40:28 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 04, 2010, 10:27:25 AM
awesome.

http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/US/videos/5401 (http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/US/videos/5401)

indeed

QuoteSorry, the URL you requested (/US/videos/5401) was not found.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on October 04, 2010, 10:42:36 AM
hmm.

http://gammasquad.uproxx.com/2010/10/rockstar-games-unveils-new-dlc-red-dead-redemption-undead-nightmare-pack-video (http://gammasquad.uproxx.com/2010/10/rockstar-games-unveils-new-dlc-red-dead-redemption-undead-nightmare-pack-video)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 04, 2010, 11:46:28 AM
western meets zombies = win. extra awesomeness with zombie grizzly bear. that game is a pick up for sure  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 04, 2010, 03:43:07 PM
shtein. I was trying to not get that game, but now I may have to.


Aren't they going to continue the nazi zombies story in the newest Call of Duty?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 04, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
No but there is going to be some co-op game modes yet to be named. anyone picking up medal of honor tomorrow?

http://www.medalofhonor.com/blog/2010/10/multiplayer-accolades-trailer
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 04, 2010, 07:37:35 PM
I'll probably play a demo if they release one on XBL. Way too many war shooters over the years that I'm kind of getting sick of them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 04, 2010, 10:09:19 PM
The only shooter you deserve is a round to your head
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 04, 2010, 10:11:24 PM
function is king
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 04, 2010, 10:12:08 PM
Fallout: New Vegas is coming out this month. I'm excited because I like Fallout, but worried because I haven't yet played a game by Obsidian that was actually complete.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 04, 2010, 10:22:30 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 04, 2010, 10:09:19 PM
The only shooter you deserve is a round to your head

4/10
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 04, 2010, 10:44:13 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 04, 2010, 10:12:08 PM
Fallout: New Vegas is coming out this month. I'm excited because I like Fallout, but worried because I haven't yet played a game by Obsidian that was actually complete.

I like the Fallout games, but I prefer The Elder Scrolls games. I liked Fallout 3 so I'll probably get this. I just wish they developed  a more realistic way for enemies to take damage. You shoot them and they move around like they don't feel anything. If they made it so you could take out a leg  to hurt their mobility or if they fell over when shot and had to get back up it would make the gameplay more dynamic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 05, 2010, 12:14:37 AM
Gears of War 3 release was pushed back to Holiday season next fall.  No real clear reason, but most likely because they want Halo, CoD, Medal of Honor, Fallout, etc....a year old and getting stale by the time it comes out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 05, 2010, 03:02:39 AM
I always thought the Gears of War games were overrated. I enjoy the single player, even though I wouldn't consider it great, but I hate playing that game online. I will say that the GoW games have some great graphics though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 05, 2010, 03:28:31 AM
Gears is by far my favorite franchise, but that is because I prefer good single player/story/graphics to online multiplayer. And that being said, I love the Gears story line. I love it enough to nerd it up and buy the books that have been put out over the last year.

I used to highly enjoy playing Gears 1 and Gears 2 online, but ever since I got into playing the CoD's online, I can see why so many people complain about Gears online. The host advantage is terrible as are the lags. They did six title updates to Gears 2 though, and that made it a lot more playable as time went on. There are some rumors that part of the reason why Gears 3 is getting delayed is to try and greatly improve multiplayer. Rumors of dedicated servers and such.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 05, 2010, 03:44:59 AM
Gears of War is fun playing the game with a friend. Dope as farg I might add. My friend and I are patiently awaiting part 3. Patiently.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 05, 2010, 04:15:48 AM
Quote from: hbionic on October 05, 2010, 03:44:59 AM
Gears of War is fun playing the game with a friend. Dope as farg I might add. My friend and I are patiently awaiting part 3. Patiently.

This is very true. When Gears 1 came out, I was a freshman in college as were most of my friends, and I went down to two of my friends dorm room and we played through the story from like 12AM at night til 8 in the morning lol


Gears 2 got the same treatment from me and another friend. We sat down at like 3 in the afternoon, played through the whole storyline on hardcore, then got all the way to the final act on insane. By that time it was 4AM and my eyes hated me.
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Post by: hbionic on October 05, 2010, 04:17:49 AM
shtein..I still do that. We'll play starting at around 7pm...and end around 4am...sometimes we see the sun rising.

We are video game addicts.
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Post by: mussa on October 05, 2010, 06:52:21 AM
Fable 3 is coming out this month also. If it's anything like 2 you can screw hookers and get STD's.
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Post by: SD on October 05, 2010, 11:00:40 PM
Finished Dragon Age Origins tonight. The Arch Demon takes forever to kill.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 07, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
Hahaha....just played my Cowboy fan buddy on Madden. Eagles: 101- Cowboys 21.

I think his head exploded.
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Post by: mussa on October 07, 2010, 05:14:43 PM
Ouch. Is Vick that good eh?
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Post by: SunMo on October 07, 2010, 05:17:14 PM
i'm actually having trouble playing with vick.  his release is a little slower and he's inaccurate as farg.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 07, 2010, 05:17:28 PM
He presents another problem, but I didn't run with him that much. I think he had maybe 50 yards rushing by the end of the game. It was more about passing and turnovers. You know how it is, too...once he got down big, he had to take chances and it just snowballed from there.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 07, 2010, 05:18:32 PM
SunMo-- he does seem to have a slower release, especially when throwing to the right. Because he's a lefty, you have to run your usual offense differently.
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Post by: SunMo on October 07, 2010, 06:39:10 PM
yeah, i do, but he's so damn inaccurate, it's frustrating
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Post by: Diomedes on October 07, 2010, 06:44:37 PM
farg Vick
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Post by: Tomahawk on October 08, 2010, 11:40:58 AM
Quote from: SunMo on October 07, 2010, 06:39:10 PM
yeah, i do, but he's so damn inaccurate, it's frustrating

It's too realistic. He just flat out misses wide open guys on a consistent basis even when there's no pressure
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Post by: Zanshin on October 08, 2010, 11:59:16 AM
He's better intermediate and deep.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 08, 2010, 03:46:37 PM
Gave him a 77-14 beating today. Torching the Cowboys never gets old. I'm pretty sure he's going to throw his xbox through his TV.
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Post by: mussa on October 12, 2010, 12:57:14 PM
Just rented Medal of Honor. Hoping this is as good as promised...
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Post by: Zanshin on October 12, 2010, 01:46:57 PM
Got middling reviews on Metacritic. Looks pretty standard-issue. Should be fun to play, but I've heard mulitplayer isn't that great.
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Post by: SunMo on October 12, 2010, 01:48:38 PM
i actually heard multiplayer was the best feature
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Post by: Zanshin on October 12, 2010, 01:56:36 PM
Well, there you go. I guess Mussa will let us know.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 12, 2010, 02:00:35 PM
On an unrelated note, I was really surprised at how short the Halo: Reach campaign was. It wasn't bad, but it went quick.
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Post by: Diomedes on October 12, 2010, 02:11:53 PM
That's the trend generally, isn't it?
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Post by: Zanshin on October 12, 2010, 02:48:47 PM
Seems to be, at least for games where multiplayer is a serious component.
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Post by: mussa on October 12, 2010, 03:57:19 PM
Played a few games of multiplayer right away and it was really intense and realistic. Playing with surround sound was kind of crazy, explosions sounds are really good. It's way more of a calculated strategy than the more arcade feeling COD. I tried running and gunin' and got picked off easy. When I sat back and took my time moving and took cover, I did much better. One thing that really stood out was attention to detail. I was taking shoots at a guy in a window and as I missed it was hitting the concrete walls and dust quickly blocked the target for a few seconds. That right there was pretty amazing. Same thing as they take shots at you, debris and smoke/dust go up disorienting you and it really feels realistic. Aiming seems to be pretty accurate. Some games I did good, others I got my ass handed to me. I also noticed when you play as the US forces, you win. I didn't win one game as a Taliban team. Not sure if there is an advantage with that or what.

Single player I went through the first mission and while movement and running and sliding into cover is awesome, taking out enemies takes damn near 3 bullets. Unless you head tap them, they take more than 1 bullet. Sometimes your unloading on a guy close range and they didn't seem to get the timing down right. If I'm pumping bullets into a guy he's gotta be going down. Makes the campaign really weak IMO. I didn't notice the slide into cover feature on the multiplayer, unless I wasn't hitting the right controls, but it would help since there isn't a prone mode, unless I haven't found it on controls yet.

So far its pretty good, I'm gonna really dive into it tonight.
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Post by: Diomedes on October 12, 2010, 04:38:12 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 12, 2010, 03:57:19 PMI also noticed when you play as the US forces, you win. I didn't win one game as a Taliban team. Not sure if there is an advantage with that or what.

I heard that the American troops are better, but that every once in a while, a Taliban gets to use the suicide vest item, which kills a bunch of the Americans at once.
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Post by: mussa on October 12, 2010, 05:46:03 PM
Ha, thats awesome if so. I wonder if thats a kill streak thing or what. It's really tough to know whats going on at times, seems like there are explosions going off left and right, not sure if its user generated kill streaks or if its just ambiance or what. I'm sure things will slow down once I get the hang of it.
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Post by: mussa on October 13, 2010, 10:17:13 AM
Last night the servers were down for a few hours so i went into campaign mode and it got better. Doesn't seem to be as hard to take guys down now, maybe I'm better at shooting now or something.

Online there are positives and negatives. As you advance and get to the next level it helps you tremendously and its gets easier. Major difference between low level guys and higher level guys. I'm really not quite sure if I like that. I feel like your skill as a player should dictate that regardless of weapons. COD is superior in that aspect. There are only 5 maps. This is just terrible. I rented the game, so I had to pay 800 MS Points to even play online(when you buy it new it comes with a code)! I just feel like it's a rip off of a game to talk it up so much and then give you a game thats half of what you get with COD's and Halo's. 5 maps in pathetic. I'm already starting to learn the maps but I can see it getting really old. My guess is with the online pass for 800 MS points and the small amount of maps, EA is just out to rape you on map pack releases etc...Once again EA fargs the players.

That being said I do really enjoy it so far despite the negatives. It's more tactical that COD. It's much harder but as you progress you get better sights and weapons that make it much easier and fun. I just can't justify buying this game for $60 and then in a month or 2 being sick of only 5 maps they released only to keep shelling out money for maps that should of been in that game anyway. Black Ops additions look so bad ass, and its looking like there might be a zombie mode now ...but I'm not 100% on that.
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Post by: Munson on October 13, 2010, 05:24:04 PM
Played dead rising 2 at my friends house the other night. It was fun finding the purple foot long "massager" and beating zombies over the head with it
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Post by: smeags on October 13, 2010, 05:31:56 PM
suuuuuuure you were playing a video game.
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Post by: Munson on October 13, 2010, 05:36:55 PM
My anus has been a bit stretchy today
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Post by: mussa on October 15, 2010, 09:03:20 AM
Conclusion on MOH is that it's not worth it, yet. It seems like half the game for the price. 5 measly maps and 2 more for combat missions. The campaign was really cool, but it was the shortest campaign I have ever played. Again, falling short. I can't see paying more than $30 for it. From what I read, they are planning on a ton of downloadable content. So maybe in a year or so, I'll pick it up cheap and download everything that will make it complete.

I really tried not keep the COD game play in my head as I played and tried not comparing them. Melee button is REALLY sensitive. Almost everytime I got close to someone and shot, I unintentionally would always freaking melee in the middle of popping off rounds, and of course 9 out of 10 die because of it. I heard others players bitching about it too. I tried to switch controls around but no options. It's terrible. It would happen in COD, but not that often. Another thing with melee is, you basically have to be in someones face to get them with it. There is no lunge, like in COD and I'm not talking about commando perk. You just sit still. I even tried hitting my own team with it and its just not right yet.

I am almost 100% getting Black Ops. COD is so superior that I can't see playing anything else other than Halo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G94SolEtpnc

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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 15, 2010, 09:22:25 AM
I got a Black Ops beta code last night, gonna fire it up tonight
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Post by: mussa on October 15, 2010, 10:13:05 AM
Do you have to pre-order for that>?
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 15, 2010, 10:16:08 AM
nah, i put a request in on their website 3 months ago
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Post by: mussa on October 15, 2010, 10:16:49 AM
farg is it still open? im doubting...
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 15, 2010, 10:21:41 AM
i cant find it anymore, so i guess its closed
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Post by: mussa on October 15, 2010, 10:23:47 AM
I've been so wrapped up in MOH, I overlooked it. Ah well let us know how it is.

Saw You get 8% off at Amazon pre-order"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JVKHEQ/ref=s9_hps_bw_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-9&pf_rd_r=0DBFJ5KXG7TW7AAVPV41&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=801911042&pf_rd_i=14220161
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 15, 2010, 11:22:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsaK8qYPvS0
Just double checked, it was for Spec Ops: the Thin Line the new game by 2k.  Dammit thats what i get for being drunk and reading emails last night
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Post by: mussa on October 17, 2010, 10:42:13 AM
that looks pretty sweet. try it?
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Post by: Munson on October 18, 2010, 02:13:39 AM
Got my hands on Madden as a gift.

Not bad, but considering I have not owned a Madden since GameCube 06 and havn't played madden regularly on the new councils since 07 on the 360, it's taking a lot of getting used to. Not sure what all the bells and whistles are about.

When you guys first started out, did you just put it on All pro or all madden and slug it out, or did you try that "my skill" stuff? I had it on myskill for the first game of my franchise and I won 22-0, after playing a couple of single games last night.

I've played a couple games online and have very surprisingly held my own. I tied the first guy up at 21-21 with seconds to go, but he ended up smoking me in the overtime...which was 2 quarters and not sudden death. McNabb would have liked that.

Won another match when a guy disconnected after I scored on him. ANd then lost 17-14 in a game that went by way too fast and saw about half my team get injured.

This shtein is so confusing.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 18, 2010, 08:16:51 AM
Might as well start on All-Pro and get used to it-- that's what the default is for ranked games online, anyway. As far as holding your own at this point, they basically built this year's edition of the game so that newcomers could do that. The controls have been simplified significantly....and not in a way that people who have been playing for a long time are overly happy about.
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Post by: Hawk on October 18, 2010, 11:59:58 AM
I'm waiting for the new COD and the new star wars game... that's about it... played halo for a little bit, but those little geeks are too good for me... so I'll just wait for COD where I can hold my own.
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Post by: SD on October 18, 2010, 01:25:21 PM
Quote from: Hawk on October 18, 2010, 11:59:58 AM
and the new star wars game... that's about it...

Are you talking about Force Unleashed 2? With the current systems it's a crying shame they haven't made some more decent Star Wars games. Seems like the last generation consoles had some great ones.
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Post by: SunMo on October 18, 2010, 02:41:45 PM
force unleashed was great...2 should be awesome as well
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Post by: General_Failure on October 18, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
Fallout: New Vegas comes out tomorrow. I'm looking forward to giving it a shot at some point.
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Post by: Munson on October 18, 2010, 03:25:28 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 18, 2010, 08:16:51 AM
Might as well start on All-Pro and get used to it-- that's what the default is for ranked games online, anyway. As far as holding your own at this point, they basically built this year's edition of the game so that newcomers could do that. The controls have been simplified significantly....and not in a way that people who have been playing for a long time are overly happy about.

Haha you say they're simple, I'm confused as shtein. No sprint button is still weird to me. I'm still trying to figure out how to juke too. I feel like everytime a guy gets close to me I go all Mortal Combat and just start mashing buttons.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 18, 2010, 03:29:11 PM
No sprint button makes it LESS complicated. How does NOT having to do something confuse you? Juking is as easy as moving the right stick in the direction you want to juke. Couldn't be any easier.
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Post by: Munson on October 18, 2010, 03:32:25 PM
I guess I gotta start pushing the stick a little earlier because every time I do I get wrapped up.


And I think it's just a comfort level thing with me. When my guy is running, I'm used to having my finger down on a button while he does. I've found myself holding down one of the bumper buttons that does nothing while I run just because I'm used to it.


What's the best button to use while tackling? Do you have to actually push A or do you just run into the guy?
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Post by: Zanshin on October 18, 2010, 03:35:17 PM
The right stick is the hit stick, which can cause some fumbles. It can also make you look like an idiot, so go with running into the guy.
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Post by: Diomedes on October 18, 2010, 03:39:40 PM
i call it the miss stick because that's what happens when I touch it
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Post by: Tomahawk on October 18, 2010, 11:17:47 PM
Damn clever
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Post by: Hawk on October 18, 2010, 11:18:44 PM
Quote from: SD on October 18, 2010, 01:25:21 PM
Quote from: Hawk on October 18, 2010, 11:59:58 AM
and the new star wars game... that's about it...

Are you talking about Force Unleashed 2? With the current systems it's a crying shame they haven't made some more decent Star Wars games. Seems like the last generation consoles had some great ones.

Yeah... I loved the first one, and loved some of the other Star War games for other consoles/PC.

The game looks pretty good, and I gotta admit that commercial was pretty cool.
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Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 19, 2010, 12:21:18 AM
I'll be getting Fallout tomorrow. Also for some reason Gran Turismo 5 got pushed back again and the release date is unknown. Sometime around the holiday season, which probably means late January.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood looks good. That will probably be the last game I get before 2011.
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 19, 2010, 08:10:59 AM
Quote from: mussa on October 17, 2010, 10:42:13 AM
that looks pretty sweet. try it?
Finally tried getting on again, servers were full Saturday.  It's ok, controls took a bit to get control of.  I went 3-12 to start, but moved up pretty quick.  Lots of crazy weaponry, and the game kind of reminds me of a much better graphics and controls version of Battlefield 1942(the game you download).  Worth playing Beta, though i wouldnt spend money on the game when it comes out
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Post by: Zanshin on October 19, 2010, 08:11:12 AM
Quote from: Hawk on October 18, 2010, 11:18:44 PM
Quote from: SD on October 18, 2010, 01:25:21 PM
Quote from: Hawk on October 18, 2010, 11:59:58 AM
and the new star wars game... that's about it...

Are you talking about Force Unleashed 2? With the current systems it's a crying shame they haven't made some more decent Star Wars games. Seems like the last generation consoles had some great ones.

Yeah... I loved the first one, and loved some of the other Star War games for other consoles/PC.

The game looks pretty good, and I gotta admit that commercial was pretty cool.

I picked up the first one on sale for $9, and I'd heard mixed things about it. I was pleasantly surprised, though. I thought it was a very solid game with a good story. The second one looks even better...but still not good enough that I'm going to run out and spend $60 on it. I'll definitely play it at some point, though.
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Post by: SD on October 19, 2010, 09:38:48 AM
The first one started out incredible, especially getting to play as Vader, killing Wookies, and the back story with Starkiller when he was a boy. From there it got a little boring. I enjoyed it, but the ending got a little ridiculous. Keeping within the parameters of the Force I find it hard to believe there was a Jedi that powerful. Defeating Vader is one thing, but defeating Vader then the Emperor is another. The story in this one is Starkiller is cloned on Kamino, I have a problem with that story too because why wouldn't the Emperor/Vader just clone a bunch of loyal dark Jedi's (don't let them become Siths) and have them take over the galaxy. The cloning thing just seems like a cop out. That being said unless the reviews are off the charts I won't spend 60 bones on it, Fable 3 on the other hand will be a day one buy.
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Post by: Hawk on October 19, 2010, 11:55:48 AM
Quote from: SD on October 19, 2010, 09:38:48 AM
The first one started out incredible, especially getting to play as Vader, killing Wookies, and the back story with Starkiller when he was a boy. From there it got a little boring. I enjoyed it, but the ending got a little ridiculous. Keeping within the parameters of the Force I find it hard to believe there was a Jedi that powerful. Defeating Vader is one thing, but defeating Vader then the Emperor is another. The story in this one is Starkiller is cloned on Kamino, I have a problem with that story too because why wouldn't the Emperor/Vader just clone a bunch of loyal dark Jedi's (don't let them become Siths) and have them take over the galaxy. The cloning thing just seems like a cop out. That being said unless the reviews are off the charts I won't spend 60 bones on it, Fable 3 on the other hand will be a day one buy.

How is Fable.... I've never gotten into it, but I've heard good things... is it easy to get into if I missed the first two?
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Post by: SD on October 19, 2010, 01:19:29 PM
Not at all, the first one was better than the second one but it's an easy game to figure out.
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Post by: smeags on October 19, 2010, 01:34:29 PM
the only star wars game i have is empire at war for the PC. pretty good game.
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Post by: General_Failure on October 20, 2010, 02:29:27 PM
I should know better than to try playing games made by Obsidian, I really should. Fallout: New Vegas is a hot mess. Crashing, glitches, and major framerate issues. The first patch will probably fix some of these things, but damn. These guys have still not finished making one friggin' game since they opened up.
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Post by: Zanshin on October 21, 2010, 07:01:06 PM
Quote from: SD on October 19, 2010, 09:38:48 AM
The first one started out incredible, especially getting to play as Vader, killing Wookies, and the back story with Starkiller when he was a boy. From there it got a little boring. I enjoyed it, but the ending got a little ridiculous. Keeping within the parameters of the Force I find it hard to believe there was a Jedi that powerful. Defeating Vader is one thing, but defeating Vader then the Emperor is another. The story in this one is Starkiller is cloned on Kamino, I have a problem with that story too because why wouldn't the Emperor/Vader just clone a bunch of loyal dark Jedi's (don't let them become Siths) and have them take over the galaxy. The cloning thing just seems like a cop out. That being said unless the reviews are off the charts I won't spend 60 bones on it, Fable 3 on the other hand will be a day one buy.

Did you try the demo yet? I gave it a shot last night. It looks good, but feels almost exactly like the first one in too many ways. It was a little repetitive even in the short demo. I'm sure I'll still play it at some point...but I was hoping for more of a refresh.
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Post by: SD on October 21, 2010, 07:20:50 PM
Not yet but I read the review in Game Informer and it only rated a 7.75 out of 10. They said it was like the first one with a worse story. They improved on some things but not others. Overall I thought the first one was decent, so I'll probably wait until next year to get this on the cheap.
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Post by: SD on October 22, 2010, 10:02:49 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 21, 2010, 07:01:06 PM
Did you try the demo yet?

So I downloaded it tonight and gave it a try. Already like it a lot more than the first, the controls are a lot smoother, enemy lock on is easier, the levels are smoother and not so grainy. Probably won't buy it right away, but it's on my list.
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Post by: General_Failure on October 22, 2010, 11:42:39 PM
I finally got Fallout: New Vegas to work. So far I have run across a cowboy robot, an alcoholic zombie dominatrix, a sex bot, a gang of old ladies, and cannibals in formal wear. The sex bot tried to rape me.
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Post by: The BIGSTUD on October 23, 2010, 04:04:13 AM
The new patch apparently made problems worse. But that was for 360 and you play on PC right? I'm not sure if the same applies to both platforms.
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Post by: General_Failure on October 23, 2010, 10:46:25 AM
I play the PC version, but the patch didn't fix shtein for me. I had to go through the whole long list of community fixes before I could get it to work properly.
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Post by: smeags on October 26, 2010, 05:36:40 PM
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111114/with-kinect-microsoft-aims-for-a-game-changert?mod=family-love_money (http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111114/with-kinect-microsoft-aims-for-a-game-changert?mod=family-love_money)
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Post by: SD on October 26, 2010, 07:57:19 PM
Quote from: smeags on October 26, 2010, 05:36:40 PM
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111114/with-kinect-microsoft-aims-for-a-game-changert?mod=family-love_money (http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111114/with-kinect-microsoft-aims-for-a-game-changert?mod=family-love_money)

Sounds really cool, but it'll be a few years before I even think of buying one.

Picked up Fable 3, didn't do the pre-order so I don't get the nerd sword and tattoo.
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Post by: General_Failure on October 28, 2010, 07:31:08 PM
I just got a beta key for Bloodline Champions (http://www.bloodlinechampions.com/). Looks interesting, but team PVP is not my cup of tea. It seems that key comes with two extra, so send me a message if you want one. Unlikely, but I figured I'd offer anyway.
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Post by: Diomedes on October 28, 2010, 09:20:19 PM
There was once a time in my life when I could just dump time into something like that.  No longer.

Besides, I'm not much for teams either.  The requirement to interact with other people takes all the fun out of it.
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Post by: smeags on October 29, 2010, 11:20:08 AM
Quote from: SD on October 26, 2010, 07:57:19 PM
Quote from: smeags on October 26, 2010, 05:36:40 PM
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111114/with-kinect-microsoft-aims-for-a-game-changert?mod=family-love_money (http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111114/with-kinect-microsoft-aims-for-a-game-changert?mod=family-love_money)

Sounds really cool, but it'll be a few years before I even think of buying one.

Picked up Fable 3, didn't do the pre-order so I don't get the nerd sword and tattoo.

yeah just started to see the commercials for it. seems really cool as it's not just about using controllers but i'm not into video games like i used to be so dropping a $150 right for it is too much.

i would like to start geting back into some of the war games though. i stopped at graw 2.

anyone have some good ones to recommend ?
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Post by: Drunkmasterflex on October 29, 2010, 11:31:56 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on October 28, 2010, 09:20:19 PM
There was once a time in my life when I could just dump time into something like that.  No longer.

Besides, I'm not much for teams either.  The requirement to interact with other people takes all the fun out of it.

:-D I agree
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 29, 2010, 11:31:57 AM
COD Black ops comes out 11/09/10 i think, who knows how glitchy it'll be
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 29, 2010, 02:42:22 PM
Glitchy or not, its still the best 1st person shooter out there other than maybe Halo series. I'm getting Black Ops
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Post by: Munson on October 29, 2010, 02:50:50 PM
Still wish they'd go back to WW2....but either way it'll be good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 30, 2010, 09:58:19 AM
Like there wasn't enough WW2 games for you? Jesus christ thats all there was for years.

Here are the kill streak rewards for Black Ops:

3    Spy Plane -  Shows enemies on the mini-map (destructible).
3    RC-XD -  Remote controlled car strapped with explosives (destructible and has a time limit).
4    Counter-Spy Plane - Temporarily disables enemy mini-map.
4    SAM Turret - Airdrop a placeable SAM turret that destroys aircraft.
5    Care Package - Airdrop a random killstreak, Special Weapon, or ammo crate.
5    Napalm Strike - Airstrike that covers an area in fire which burns for a set period of time.
6    Sentry Gun - Airdrop a placeable Sentry Gun.
6    Mortar Team - Targets three locations to bombard with Mortar Strikes.
7    Attack Helicopter - Call in a Cobra attack helicopter (Non-flyable and destructible)
7    Valkyrie Rockets - Launcher with two remote controlled rockets.
8    Blackbird - Call in an SR-71 Blackbird recon plane revealing enemies and their direction on the mini-map (not destructible).
8    Rolling Thunder - Call in a B-52 Carpet Bombing.
9    Chopper Gunner - Control of a door-mounted minigun from inside a Huey helicopter (destructible).
11    Attack Dogs - Call in a pack of vicious attack dogs.
11    Gunship - Pilot a Hind attack helicopter (destructible). The pilot has rockets and a machine gun. The same HUD as the helicopter in the mission "Payback" is used for this killstreak.

And apparently you can dive to prone position in this game. Thats pretty sweet IMO, they also made it so you can't instantly start shooting when you dive into prone, so it doesn't turn into everyone diving, there is a slight delay to keep that from happening.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 30, 2010, 06:32:13 PM
Anyone pick up the zombie add-on for Red Dead Redemption? How is it? Worth the $10?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 30, 2010, 06:35:12 PM
Nope.  I borrowed that game from a friend a couple weeks ago.  It's alright so far, not sure it's good enough to warrant another storyline.

I like the hunting best of all.  I think I want to try a hunting game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 31, 2010, 12:53:02 PM
Yeah best hunting game ever. All the others ones I have tried are terrible...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 31, 2010, 01:05:48 PM
really?  that's a bummer.

after playing RDD I thought, "you know, one of those idiotic looking hunting games might actually be pretty good if it's like this with more animals, etc"

oh well.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 31, 2010, 01:16:27 PM
Quote from: mussa on October 30, 2010, 09:58:19 AM
Like there wasn't enough WW2 games for you? Jesus christ thats all there was for years.

Here are the kill streak rewards for Black Ops:

3    Spy Plane -  Shows enemies on the mini-map (destructible).
3    RC-XD -  Remote controlled car strapped with explosives (destructible and has a time limit).
4    Counter-Spy Plane - Temporarily disables enemy mini-map.
4    SAM Turret - Airdrop a placeable SAM turret that destroys aircraft.
5    Care Package - Airdrop a random killstreak, Special Weapon, or ammo crate.
5    Napalm Strike - Airstrike that covers an area in fire which burns for a set period of time.
6    Sentry Gun - Airdrop a placeable Sentry Gun.
6    Mortar Team - Targets three locations to bombard with Mortar Strikes.
7    Attack Helicopter - Call in a Cobra attack helicopter (Non-flyable and destructible)
7    Valkyrie Rockets - Launcher with two remote controlled rockets.
8    Blackbird - Call in an SR-71 Blackbird recon plane revealing enemies and their direction on the mini-map (not destructible).
8    Rolling Thunder - Call in a B-52 Carpet Bombing.
9    Chopper Gunner - Control of a door-mounted minigun from inside a Huey helicopter (destructible).
11    Attack Dogs - Call in a pack of vicious attack dogs.
11    Gunship - Pilot a Hind attack helicopter (destructible). The pilot has rockets and a machine gun. The same HUD as the helicopter in the mission "Payback" is used for this killstreak.

And apparently you can dive to prone position in this game. Thats pretty sweet IMO, they also made it so you can't instantly start shooting when you dive into prone, so it doesn't turn into everyone diving, there is a slight delay to keep that from happening.

Yes, but on the newer systems there really haven't been any as good as CoD. Medal Of Honor back in the day for PS1 was good, but that was a good 10-12 years ago I feel like.

I'm just a huge history nerd, especially WWII, so I love games in that time period.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 02, 2010, 04:56:49 AM
The Xbox Live update is out. The new interface is pretty sleek although the avatar looks a little weird now and some settings and options are moved around.

The ESPN thing is cool though. Your ISP needs to support ESPN3. Comcrap does, so I checked around and it's pretty cool so far. Seems to load nice and smoothly so far and the quality is good. You need to download a couple updates to work it though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 02, 2010, 09:56:06 AM
I tried to download the ESPN application and it crashed the xbox. I'll try it again later.

I picked up that Red Dead Redemption add-on, by the way. If you liked RDR and like to kill zombies, it's well worth the $10.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 02, 2010, 03:43:08 PM
Finished Fable 3 on evil, not a bad game. Traded it in for The Force Unleashed 2, so far it's better graphically and smoother as far as gameplay goes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 08, 2010, 09:57:24 AM
i picked up the new MMA game last week...pretty fun. i've never played any of the older ones before so this is totally new to me. it starts out kind of easy in the minor leagues, but then its gets super hard. i'm more of a button masher and this kind of game definitely takes more patience. still fun though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 08, 2010, 11:58:07 AM
Is it one of those things where you have to do button combos for certain moves? Like Tekken, or something?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 08, 2010, 11:59:27 AM
i love the new COD commercial
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on November 08, 2010, 12:14:29 PM
That new Kinect thing for XBOX is awesome.  You see a black-and-white heat sensor icon in the lower right of the screen and it looks like Predator when you're moving around.  Navigating games without any controllers is pretty cool.  Supposedly the thing has trouble picking up black people though....
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 08, 2010, 12:25:23 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 08, 2010, 11:58:07 AM
Is it one of those things where you have to do button combos for certain moves? Like Tekken, or something?

yeah, there are certain special moves that you obtain as you get further in the game and it depends on what typr of fighter you are...and there are some precision/timing things that i'm not used to in order to get good ground position on guys. and there's a stamina meter which goes down quick when you just start swinging wildly like i do.

but it's really fun to catch a dude with a good punch, known him down, and then just go wild on his face. very stress relieving.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 08, 2010, 12:42:26 PM
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 08, 2010, 12:14:29 PM
That new Kinect thing for XBOX is awesome.  You see a black-and-white heat sensor icon in the lower right of the screen and it looks like Predator when you're moving around.  Navigating games without any controllers is pretty cool.  Supposedly the thing has trouble picking up black people though....

I bet it would work better if the sensor was blue and red.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on November 08, 2010, 01:00:03 PM
ah...apparently they're blaming it on "lighting issues" (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013359159_brier08.html)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 08, 2010, 01:21:46 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 08, 2010, 11:59:27 AM
i love the new COD commercial

the black OPs one with Bryant and Kimmel?  agreed...awesome commercial...makes me almost want to get the game and actually try an online shooter again

then I remember the last time I tried that and found it's just a bunch of foul mouthed children, cheaters, and insanely good players with nothing better to do than play games all day and night long...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 08, 2010, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 08, 2010, 01:21:46 PM
then I remember the last time I tried that and found it's just a bunch of foul mouthed children, cheaters, and insanely good players with nothing better to do than play games all day and night long...

Pretty much the entire reason I've completely avoided online gaming.  The few people  I know who are somewhat regular online gamers are constantly complaining about everything you mentioned.  I can't figure out for the life of me why they keep logging on for a couple hours each week when they spend twice as much time complaining about it.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 08, 2010, 01:34:45 PM
Sony and Microsoft need to develop No Hippos maps/servers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 08, 2010, 03:28:04 PM
The idea of Kinect is cool. I figure I'll pick it up for the kid at some point. Right now, I'm pretty content to use my controller when I play....and my current setup isn't great for it. That, and I haven't seen any available games that look good enough for me to bite that particular bullet.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 08, 2010, 03:29:52 PM
Gameinformer gave Black Ops a 9/10 and said it has the best multi player of any CoD game yet. They said single player was good, but wasn't as epic as hyped.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 08, 2010, 04:32:28 PM
if there are no nazi zombies, then I will not buy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 08, 2010, 04:39:30 PM
Cool thing they have in Black Ops is a mode where you play multiplayer games but with computer opponents. So you can practice and or get up to skill level where you can enter a regular match and hold your own. Even though I'm pretty good at these games, I'll still go into this mode and practice to learn the maps etc...Great idea for first time players.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 08, 2010, 05:56:53 PM
Quote from: Munson on November 08, 2010, 04:32:28 PM
if there are no nazi zombies, then I will not buy.

Just watched the XBM report on xbox live and zombies are confirmed from treyarch themselves. pretty stoked on that, minus the stupid zombie dogs.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 08, 2010, 05:57:47 PM
farg. Now I might have to buy lol

especially if it's any type of continuation on the story set up in World at War
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2010, 08:19:17 AM
picking this bitch up today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pblj3JHF-Jo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2010, 03:09:31 PM
Played a few games of multiplayer and one zombie for Black Ops. From previews and reviews I knew there was such thing as credit points. I didn't realize however that even when you unlock guns, you still have to purchase them through the points you earn in games. This is pretty dumb IMO. I mean if you grind it out to get the unlocks why would you have to pay for them also to even use them? By pay I mean spend your game credits. I thought whatever you unlock, you unlock, doesn't seem to be the case. I'm not really sold on that, they should give you the option to spend points to unlock or to just unlock them as you progress normally.

It seemed just a tad slower than MW2. However that could be because of not being familiar with maps and not having all the perks etc...One map was really small and crazy was called Nuketown. A few others seemed pretty big. One even had a nice big ladder to climb to pick guys off below. Oh and there is some new equipment. There is a spy camera you can set up to watch your back. It disables the game map and shows a infrared view of where you pointed it. Pretty cool if your into camping. You can turn it on and off and also it can be destroyed by enemies.

Zombie mode has the stupid dogs again. New map to play with it looks like 2 others that are somehow unlocked. I was extremely confused but the players helped me out a bit. Made it to round 8. I had to adjust my screen brightness because the zombie map its almost totally dark.

Overall seems pretty fun so far will give it a good play tonight I am sure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 09, 2010, 03:23:29 PM
I assume it's going for 60....so how much would I get for trading in MW2? 20?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 09, 2010, 03:42:52 PM
I got $23 for trading in MW2, Madden(09? Steelers/Cardinals year), and Fable 2. I was okay with it plus the local shop I go to sells new games for $57.99.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 09, 2010, 03:52:52 PM
Damn, I figured MW2 would still be worth at least 20. Then again, maybe it was and Madden 09 and Fable 2 were just worth that little :-D


Looks like I'm making a run to GameStop tonight to see what my options are...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 09, 2010, 04:15:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P0yfq2wDvU


Greg Jennings scores on the Saints with a broken leg. Hilarious.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 09, 2010, 05:01:01 PM
You don't feel dirty getting $23 for games you spent $180 on?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 09, 2010, 06:03:16 PM
Quote from: Munson on November 09, 2010, 04:15:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P0yfq2wDvU


Greg Jennings scores on the Saints with a broken leg. Hilarious.

I like how the dude he was playing online with left the game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 09, 2010, 06:05:07 PM
^^^

yet another reason I don't bother with online play
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 09, 2010, 06:06:07 PM
Right there with ya.  That's why I pointed it out. 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 09, 2010, 06:25:26 PM
I tried online the other day. Tried three games-- the first two outright quit in the first quarter after I scored, and the third one conceded in the third quarter. Tough to get a decent game, which is why I generally only play people I know.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 09, 2010, 08:59:55 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on November 09, 2010, 06:06:07 PM
Right there with ya.  That's why I pointed it out. 



I just thought the commentary was hilarious
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 10, 2010, 08:58:30 AM
After last night I am def. hooked. The credit system doesn't bother me as much. I've only tried the regular Deathmatch. Have not tired the new Gun Battle or Wager matches yet. The Enfield assault rifle is my go to at this point.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 10, 2010, 10:21:37 AM
Beat the Force Unleashed 2. It's better but shorter than the first one. Traded it in along with a coupon I had for a buy 2 used games get 1 free. I picked up Halo Reach, MW2, and Assasin's Creed 2. For the 3 (with the trade in) it wound up costing me $60. Not bad for 3 big named titles.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 12, 2010, 09:47:47 AM
After 3 nights of playing Black Ops Ive run into some frustrations. Spawning. Terrible. I think they wanted to really mix up the spawning this time around so its no so predictable. At the same time though, it totally throws off how your used to playing COD games. As soon as you get to an area where you see gunfire on the map, the next minute they are dead and spawning behind you. You constantly have to watch you back, which to me isn't realistic at all. A friend of mine last night proved how bad it was an set a claymore up when the game started on our end and by the time we ran to the other side of the board, they were spawning where we started and he killed someone. Its hard to explain really, trust me its bad. I know in past versions spawning wasn't right so they fixed it with a patch. I just hope they get to this quick.

Silencers. Everyone uses them. You don't show up on the map and combined with Ghost perk, your unseen. Makes it extremely difficult to run and gun when you don't know where anyone is at.

I like to run and gun and last night I was getting torn up by people camping or backed into corners with silencers. So I sat myself in a room and finally got a good kill streak going, but thats no fun.

It was fun the first 2 night of playing but now it just seems like the camping is out of control, the spawning is just down right terrible and the use of silencers makes it so difficult to shoot and move. I really hope they fix the spawning because this game could get really frustrating really quick.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 12, 2010, 04:33:27 PM
well hey, at least the commercial is cool

and the Cubans are all pissed off about the game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 12, 2010, 04:34:53 PM
So, uh, what's the deal with Cuba. Are they still our enemy? Are they even relevant to the world anymore? Can we travel there and hump brown women? I need answers.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 12, 2010, 04:38:02 PM
You could always travel there and hump brown women. You just had to fly in from another country.

Speaking of Black Ops, the people who bought the PC version aren't very happy either. It seems the game is completely ignoring the video card and doing graphics through the CPU.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 12, 2010, 04:39:12 PM
Can't you see I'm weakly trying to derail this stupid conversation? Stop bringing us back on topic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 12, 2010, 04:43:10 PM
Take it to the brown women not worthy of a new thread thread.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on November 12, 2010, 04:48:09 PM
You mean the Hippos thread?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 12, 2010, 04:54:16 PM
I was thinking Asian Porn

But hey, if you're into animals, who am I to judge.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 12, 2010, 10:34:01 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 12, 2010, 04:33:27 PM
well hey, at least the commercial is cool

and the Cubans are all pissed off about the game


Yeah the campaign is pretty weird. You basically assassinate Fidel Castro who's holding a chick in front of him as you burst through a door all slow motion and headshot him. Then your partner blows away the girl. I don't really know whats going on with the game, but you start at the Bay of Pigs, then into Russia and Vietnam, now I'm back into Russia at this point. Robert McNamara is in it and JFK. Its cool that it follows a series of covert actions during the cold war, no war game ever touched on that time frame until now. Oh and one of the guys who tags along with you on some mission voice is Ice Cube and looks just like him. HA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 13, 2010, 04:43:27 PM
I've heard pretty much nothing but complaints from the few people I know who bough this game.  You gotta wonder with all of these various glitches and such, how did this thing make it through quality control?  Just another case of a company rushing to put out a product so they can separate people from their money without thoroughly checking to make sure that the product is a quality one.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 13, 2010, 07:59:37 PM
kinda why i've held off buying it so far.  It takes them about a month to fix shtein, and its Treytarch who wishes they were Infinity Ward's old team.  I'll probably wait until christmas to get it at this point. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 14, 2010, 03:42:45 PM
Anything with Call of Duty name is going to make millions regardless. Poop out a game, make millions. Pretty much getting to the point of Madden with it's rabid fan base.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 14, 2010, 07:46:47 PM
Yeah, at that's one of the many problems with this country.  Big corporation doesn't care about quality, they just want to get their product out there and cake off.  And people are going to buy said product because "they gotta have it" even after it receives numerous complaints. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 14, 2010, 08:23:57 PM
By all means its a great first person shooter if not the best, but the little things like that just piss you off because otherwise its a solid product. I don't know the spawn points are still pretty bad but I've been experimenting with different options and am doing better.  Another positive is Ive only been booted from one game. MW2 your booted multiple times in one night, so they seemed to have the servers running much better for this. I guess after Xmas will be a good test.

Another really cool option is Theatre Mode. You can literally go back and watch your last 80 matches, either your view, or other players or you can use a free range camera to go anywhere. Not only your games, but your friends games also. You can also record and share your clips. Pretty cool, my one friend is asian and you can imagine, awesome at this game. Its cool to go in and see how he plays. I'd like to find some of the top players on the leaderboards and watch them play see how they do it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on November 15, 2010, 05:07:04 PM
 :yay

(http://zozone.mlblogs.com/assets_c/2010/11/halladay%20mlb%202k11-thumb-550x783-2528511.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 16, 2010, 11:40:48 PM
Halo Reach is very good
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 17, 2010, 08:39:26 AM
It was good. Short, though. I'm thinking of playing through it again. Really, it was built for multiplayer, which is very solid.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 17, 2010, 09:19:15 AM
I'll probably beat it on Heroic after I'm done normal then be done with it. I don't do multiplayer but I might give it a try with this game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 17, 2010, 01:36:42 PM
Yeah, you definitely should. It's pretty addictive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 17, 2010, 01:37:32 PM
Addendum...if you haven't played online much before, you might want to wade in with Team Slayer to give yourself more of a chance.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 17, 2010, 02:00:13 PM
I have a good ten games in my collection now, and online mode on every one of them makes me want to smash my television to pieces. I guess i'm just bad at video games but no matter how good I think i'm getting at a game, once i get online i'm smoked within seconds. red dead redemption is still my favorite online mode though, that shtein makes me laugh.

i got that mma game and pretty much tore through the single player and then again on a harder level, figured i was good enough to play someone online. NO. one kick to my farging head and i was out. funny but still frustrating.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 17, 2010, 02:04:56 PM
Ha, I really wanted to get that game. Online mode and building fighter looks like a lot of fun
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 17, 2010, 02:08:54 PM
yeah you can upload a real picture of your face and it creates and fighter using it. its not very accurate, i tried it and my guy looks nothing like me, except for the amazing body.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 18, 2010, 09:27:12 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on November 17, 2010, 02:00:13 PM
i got that mma game and pretty much tore through the single player and then again on a harder level, figured i was good enough to play someone online. NO. one kick to my farging head and i was out. funny but still frustrating.

That happened to me with Fight Night Round 4. I bludgeoned everyone in the game, then beat up a couple of friends and felt good about my chances. I went on line and got my ass kicked. Playing certain games online is just vastly different than playing against the computer. Madden's very much like that, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 18, 2010, 09:35:18 AM
Any time you play any game online you are going to be opposed by people who do nothing but play that game.  Its the single biggest problem with online gaming...unless you are a fargin' loser in real life you have no chance.  It's just not fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 18, 2010, 07:05:25 PM
Ha, this is very much true. 1st person shooters you usually have a chance since your on a team. Bound to be a wide range of skill levels. The one on one games seems like the good players find a cheap way to win and just rely on that. If you want to compete you gotta do the same or find another way.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 19, 2010, 10:57:37 AM
I saved a couple of madden clips online to taunt my buddy over plays that gave him a stroke. Both are Eagles/Cowboys. In each case, his head exploded.

http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/49219749

http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/43784334
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 19, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
Ha, nice.

Here is a triple kill grenade throw from Black Ops. Threw it out a window blind, I knew it was there but a tank was blocking the window. I got lucky!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKt665qRrVI
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 19, 2010, 01:30:15 PM
Haha...grenades are the best.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 19, 2010, 03:25:14 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 19, 2010, 10:57:37 AM
I saved a couple of madden clips online to taunt my buddy over plays that gave him a stroke. Both are Eagles/Cowboys. In each case, his head exploded.

http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/49219749

http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/43784334

LOL at the idea of Celek doing anything of value whatsoever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 19, 2010, 03:43:09 PM
So true. They lowered his rating this week, justifiably.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 19, 2010, 07:25:25 PM
I'm glad the white's on this team have taken a back seat. Thats some scary shtein...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 19, 2010, 07:35:18 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 19, 2010, 03:43:09 PM
So true. They lowered his rating this week, justifiably.

So player ratings actually change during the season based on a player's performance?  Is it on a weekly basis or completely random/as needed?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 19, 2010, 07:38:55 PM
Weekly....Vick became badass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 19, 2010, 09:35:48 PM
How's Sean Considine's rating doing?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 22, 2010, 01:16:35 PM
Who knows

Do any of you have PS3 or are you all on XBOX? My real life friends can't beat me at Madden so I'm looking for a quality game
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 22, 2010, 01:17:40 PM
Almost everyone at :CF is on XBOX
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 22, 2010, 02:02:49 PM
Chuck Chillout is a PS3 guy
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 22, 2010, 02:09:28 PM
he's just not on (http://www.concretefield.info/forum/Smileys/classic/CF.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 22, 2010, 04:20:47 PM
Chuck checks in every now and again...and he's a solid Madden player. He's be a good bet for a game. I'll tell him to IM you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 22, 2010, 04:49:19 PM
Having a blast with Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. I love these games, and they've gotten progressively better since the first.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 22, 2010, 05:02:07 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on November 22, 2010, 04:20:47 PM
Chuck checks in every now and again...and he's a solid Madden player. He's be a good bet for a game. I'll tell him to IM you.


:yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: chuck_chillout on November 23, 2010, 05:48:16 PM
Yeah, I haven't played one online game this year, I'm a franchise player now  :D.  My PSN is 'MMChillout', just add me and let me know what time is good for you. If you have Black Ops we can play that too :yay.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: The BIGSTUD on November 23, 2010, 06:00:11 PM
Gran Turismo 5 tomorrow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 23, 2010, 09:55:31 PM
Only 5 years late
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 24, 2010, 07:32:31 AM
And who gives a crap?  It's so fine-tuned and technical that it's really not much fun.  Working...and that's what it feels like, work...four hours to shave an extra half a second off a lap time so you can advance to the next track/car/race sucks balls.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 24, 2010, 10:14:18 AM
Quote from: chuck_chillout on November 23, 2010, 05:48:16 PM
Yeah, I haven't played one online game this year, I'm a franchise player now  :D.  My PSN is 'MMChillout', just add me and let me know what time is good for you. If you have Black Ops we can play that too :yay.

Cool....don't have black ops though
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 24, 2010, 02:04:34 PM
I have to say the ending to Black Ops is pretty epic after the credits roll. It's not over!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 24, 2010, 04:13:19 PM
My friend and I have been playing split screen, zombie mode and can't get past round 6. farging ghost dogs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 24, 2010, 10:44:11 PM
scored my first online win in MMA this afternoon because the dude was trying to bump fists after the bell, you know like in respect, and i ruined him in the face. so funny.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Dillen on November 25, 2010, 01:53:17 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 24, 2010, 04:13:19 PM
My friend and I have been playing split screen, zombie mode and can't get past round 6. farging ghost dogs.
Same, the first time I played it was yesterday and we got up to level 9. That thundergun is hilarious.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 03, 2010, 01:05:53 AM
This week I've been playing Poker Night at the Inventory (http://store.steampowered.com/app/31280/). It has confirmed that I still have no idea how to play poker, since I keep missing things like straights and flushes. Still, the conversations between the characters has been $5 worth of entertainment.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 16, 2010, 10:57:01 AM
Anyone getting or tried the Kinect? Overall thoughts? I was a non-believer just from viewing promos and then was walking through Best Buy and tried it out. I was amazed how fast it detects your body and how well it works. I was pretty much sold on one small part of the game. I just ordered one from Amazon. Be here xmas eve.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 16, 2010, 03:26:47 PM
Quote from: King Cole on November 22, 2010, 04:49:19 PM
Having a blast with Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. I love these games, and they've gotten progressively better since the first.

I'm playing the second one and yeah it's a lot of fun. Really enjoy these games and especially the history involved with their story telling. Some upgrades from AC1 to 2 but it's still a too repetitive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on December 17, 2010, 03:10:41 AM
Quote from: Dillen on November 25, 2010, 01:53:17 PM
Quote from: hbionic on November 24, 2010, 04:13:19 PM
My friend and I have been playing split screen, zombie mode and can't get past round 6. farging ghost dogs.
Same, the first time I played it was yesterday and we got up to level 9. That thundergun is hilarious.

Wow you guys are horrible... I made it to 29 in my one attempt... get your game up nerds.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on December 18, 2010, 01:15:14 PM
So they wife got me CoD Black Ops for Christmas. I don't play online much, and was thinking about trading it in for Medal of Honor. Thoughts on both? I have a 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 18, 2010, 01:20:17 PM
Medal of Honor was disappointing IMO. I'd rent it before trading it in and see if you like it. I am pretty pleased with Black Ops. They just patched my biggest issue and it was spawn points. Spawning is so much better now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 18, 2010, 01:40:03 PM
Argh.  farg you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 20, 2010, 04:38:22 PM
farg you too  ;)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Eagles_Legendz on December 21, 2010, 09:46:16 AM
My friend got another 360 with kinect and just left his old one at my place with Mass Effect.  Started the game yesterday, so far pretty sweet.  I'm excited since everyone who I talked to who played said the game was awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 28, 2010, 04:59:23 PM
I've had an urge for some video game football lately, but there seem to be no football games on the PC made in the last ten years. So instead, I picked up Blood Bowl, since Steam had a sale going on. It seems to be more like rugby, but whatever. It has a prolate spheroid and a rectangular field, it was good enough. Tried a couple matches in turn-based mode, and it kicked my ass repeatedly. Tried a game on real time mode, and it turned out to be fun.

It ain't exactly NFL 2k5, but it makes up for not being football by having orcs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 28, 2010, 07:03:22 PM
NFL2k5 holla!

Best football game I ever played.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 29, 2010, 12:24:38 AM
Buddy of mine gave me Fable 3. Meh. Just not my kind of game, I guess. Boring. Too much running around shaking hands and looking for shtein. I play video games mostly to avoid that in real life.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 29, 2010, 10:59:59 AM
How much you want for it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on December 29, 2010, 04:38:55 PM
FIFA 11

One of the best games out there.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 29, 2010, 09:40:06 PM
Quote from: mussa on December 29, 2010, 10:59:59 AM
How much you want for it?

Have to give it back. I just borrowed it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 30, 2010, 04:38:11 PM
Worked up a serious sweat today in Kinect Sports. The king of the ring mini game for boxing had me breathing heavy! Knocked out 13 opponents.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 31, 2010, 05:57:59 PM
And today I am sore as hell, jesus I'm getting old.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on December 31, 2010, 06:00:37 PM
The idea of getting exercise while playing a video games makes me angry.

A goddamn nation of shutins is what we're turning in to. Japan, in other words.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on December 31, 2010, 06:05:06 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on December 31, 2010, 06:00:37 PM
The idea of getting exercise while playing a video games makes me angry.

grown men being addicted to video games makes me more mad
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 04, 2011, 10:26:23 AM
Tiger Woods 2012 will feature Augusta National (http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=5987199)

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 06, 2011, 11:15:16 AM
New first person shooter coming out in March. 16 vs 16 multiplayer online. Looks pretty dope, hope it is good enough to compete with COD and Halo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56hvLvk48mM
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 31, 2011, 04:24:12 PM
First map pack for COD Black Ops tomorrow. 4 new multiplayers and 1 zombie mode. 1200 pts, is kinda pricey but I'm in their pocket, love the game too much not to get it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X7GknvyM6s
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: fansince61 on February 07, 2011, 02:49:55 PM
FYI  I got Beta invite to "Rift"  MMORPG on line.  Pretty awesome.  Lots of ways to custom develope your tune.  Six month initial subscription gets you indefinate $9.99/mo.  Worth a look for those that like EQ, DAoC, WoW or Conan.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 07, 2011, 06:59:20 PM
I got into EQ like ten years ago pretty hard while I was unemployed for a spell.  Holy Crap that was addictive.  I came up for air once and got a goddamned job.  I can't imagine how good MMOs are now. 

I think it might be better for me to develop a cocaine habit than get back into those things.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 10, 2011, 06:19:16 PM
LA Noire

damn...graphics keep getting better and better. after the making, you can click on the 2nd clip on the right and you can see the gameplay

http://cnettv.cnet.com/game-trailer-l-noire-motionscan-technology/9742-1_53-50100049.html?tag=api (http://cnettv.cnet.com/game-trailer-l-noire-motionscan-technology/9742-1_53-50100049.html?tag=api)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 13, 2011, 03:49:29 PM
Picked up Singularity the other day. It's a solid game that got next to no press...but I was able to get it for about $13.00 or so at Newegg. If Bioshock and Dead Space had a baby, it would be this game. Solid for the price.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Eagles_Legendz on February 13, 2011, 04:33:59 PM
Quote from: mussa on January 31, 2011, 04:24:12 PM
First map pack for COD Black Ops tomorrow. 4 new multiplayers and 1 zombie mode. 1200 pts, is kinda pricey but I'm in their pocket, love the game too much not to get it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X7GknvyM6s

Got this a few weeks ago and have been spending way too much time playing.

If anyone has 360 and wants to grab a game I'm up for it.   360 name is Stumpy4Prez (don't ask).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 13, 2011, 06:36:33 PM
I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of Tactics Ogre for PSP.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on February 16, 2011, 12:43:55 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 13, 2011, 03:49:29 PM
Picked up Singularity the other day. It's a solid game that got next to no press...but I was able to get it for about $13.00 or so at Newegg. If Bioshock and Dead Space had a baby, it would be this game. Solid for the price.

I traded in a bunch of crappy games I had lying around and picked up Singularity and the original Dead Space. If it's anything like Bioshock I'm in.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 16, 2011, 03:25:31 PM
They're both solid games. I liked Dead Space, but it got a little repetitive for me. I actually like Singularity a bit better so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 16, 2011, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 10, 2011, 06:19:16 PM
LA Noire

damn...graphics keep getting better and better. after the making, you can click on the 2nd clip on the right and you can see the gameplay

http://cnettv.cnet.com/game-trailer-l-noire-motionscan-technology/9742-1_53-50100049.html?tag=api (http://cnettv.cnet.com/game-trailer-l-noire-motionscan-technology/9742-1_53-50100049.html?tag=api)

Wow. That's amazing. I think the nerd at Electronic's Boutique said that the game systems are made for about 10 years...so in about 4 to 5 more years..we should be seeing the next generation systems coming out. Can't wait to see what the graphics look like then. $1000 game systems? Who knows.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 16, 2011, 03:40:32 PM
High $ systems will never work.  It didnt work for NeoGeo nor any models after that.  The high dollar ones cant move enough units to make a dent into R&D costs.  500 bucks is probably the max, and even at that you'll have folks who refuse to make the switch over, see original PS2 players, and why PS2 games are still being made.  I will say the next gen should be pretty interesting. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 16, 2011, 04:21:16 PM
They're actually still making games for PS2?  I see PS2 stuff in the stores, but I figured it's just all excess product that didn't sell before PS3 came out. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on February 16, 2011, 04:25:03 PM
i can't get enough of black ops zombie mode. 1st time in a long time i have gotten into a game like this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on February 16, 2011, 04:32:37 PM
Same.

Me and my boy got to 28 on Kino der toten....and 4 of us got to 21 on 5.


the new map is a bitch though...farging huge.



I highly enjoy all the Elena Siegman songs that have come with the maps. They're available for purchase now on iTunes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on February 16, 2011, 04:41:28 PM
i just started playing it so i dont know a whole lot about the levels, may be that i am usually high when i play but i am going to have to start my own gamer profile and get into more.   
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on February 16, 2011, 05:49:56 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on February 16, 2011, 03:25:31 PM
They're both solid games. I liked Dead Space, but it got a little repetitive for me. I actually like Singularity a bit better so far.

I just got the time machine device that obliterates people when you shoot it at them. Good game so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 17, 2011, 04:13:07 AM
http://technology.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979061660

I don't remember any of you bitches posting the link to this trailer...so here it is.

Probably one of the greatest trailers to a game I've ever seen. Trailer to Dead Island.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 17, 2011, 07:51:10 AM
damn that was cool as shtein....and Im not even down with any of that zombie stuff.

the music was epic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 17, 2011, 07:59:09 AM
Looks great, but its all storyline and no gaming so we'll see what that ends up like.  Pretty awesome though. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 17, 2011, 10:38:34 AM
About the most amazing game trailer ever
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on February 23, 2011, 04:55:49 PM
Beat Singularity (great game)
Playing the original Dead Space right now

Downloaded Dragon Age Origins 2 and played the demo. I like the revamped combat system, now when you push a button to swing you actually swing and don't have to wait 4 seconds for your meter to reload. Your specialty hits still load but in the meantime you can smash away until they do.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 23, 2011, 05:33:12 PM
I also played the demo yesterday. Warrior and rogue combat feels much better over the first game. I spent three plays through just hitting backstab to jump all the hell over the place.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on February 24, 2011, 09:57:45 AM
just picked up the new need for speed - hot pursuit. loving it so far.

anyone here play it on-line ?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 27, 2011, 08:10:11 PM
Picked up NBA 2K11 since I heard it was really good. I haven't played a basketball game since PS2 and basketball games were still, dunk after dunk back then. I never ran plays cause you didn't have too. This game on the other hand is pretty in depth and you need to run plays to score. Pretty cool so far, but its like learning Madden all over again. Its gonna take some time to get used too.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 27, 2011, 08:18:25 PM
too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on February 27, 2011, 08:22:52 PM
since ps2? oh boy--get ready to learn. this is the real deal kiddo.

ps-forget about running full plays all that much. set your pick and rolls, always look to pass to the cutter, perfect your shot off the dribble and you should be fine.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 04, 2011, 05:44:20 PM
I've been playing a little Trackmania recently. Probably the first time I've had fun playing a racing game since Road Rash back on the Genesis.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 06, 2011, 05:45:09 PM
I was very excited for Tactics Ogre.  I got it today and the early verdict:  it's basically just Final Fantasy Tactics, 2011. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on March 07, 2011, 01:10:21 PM
So I would like to get a blu-ray player... I am not into video games all that much, but i will play from time to time. Is a PS3 worth it?

What is the expected life of this generation?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on March 07, 2011, 01:48:56 PM
Since you're so awesome and probably make like a million bucks a year, the difference in price is like ass wiping money. So you should definitely get the PS3, even if you only plan to use it as a Blu-Ray player exclusively. If you cheap out on this purchase, your friends will think you have a small dick. Just because they'd be right is no reason to stop trying to hide it. While you're at it, you should buy a $500 universal remote, just because you can. You've earned it, tough guy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on March 07, 2011, 02:04:08 PM
I will take your creepy opinion to my assistant and have it analyzed.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 07, 2011, 02:12:49 PM
It is definitely worth it. Plus you can use it as a wireless hub to stream music, video and pictures from your computer to your tv. I don't think any new systems will coming out for another few years.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 07, 2011, 04:35:39 PM
Battlefield 3 trailer. Never got into the Battlefield games, but this looks tight.

http://www.g4tv.com/videos/51526/Battlefield-3-Trailer-GDC-2011-Fault-Line-Episode-1/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 08, 2011, 08:31:39 PM
Dragon Age 2 came out today. So much better than the first one. No more slow load times or saving. No more shuffling around in combat. The main city reminds me more of Plancescape: Torment than the muddy brown mess from the first Dragon Age.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 10, 2011, 09:03:43 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on March 08, 2011, 08:31:39 PM
Dragon Age 2 came out today. So much better than the first one. No more slow load times or saving. No more shuffling around in combat. The main city reminds me more of Plancescape: Torment than the muddy brown mess from the first Dragon Age.

Picked this up yesterday. I didn't really like it at first, the story was moving way too slow and there was a series of cut scenes that didn't seem necessary. Once I started on the side quests and missions the game picked up. I chose to play through as a Mage this time rather than a Warrior like I did the first one. I like the combat a million times better than the first one even though it's not much different but I don' think the story or depth of characters will be like the first one. Isabella is hot.

Also beat Dead Space 2 over the weekend. Great game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on March 10, 2011, 12:44:59 PM
picked up bad company 2 battlefield. really liked the 1st and i like the little bit i played of this one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Drunkmasterflex on March 14, 2011, 07:09:53 PM
I have been playing Heavy Rain on PS3, it is one of the coolest games that I have ever played.  It is crazy how detailed it is.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 16, 2011, 09:31:14 AM
NBS 2K11 is pretty ridiculous. Have been doing the Jordan challenges. However I just completed the 91 NBA finals against the Lakers and I swept the Lakers in 4 games, and averaged more than all that was required and for some reason it didn't complete the challenge. My only guess is that I didn't lose game one....? Anyone else try that challenge?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on March 16, 2011, 11:26:28 AM
never dove into the Jordan Challenges so I cant comment about that. I skipped all those challenges and used the code "icanbe23" to bypass that and get me right to Jordan's rookie season with any team of your choice.

there you build up all his skill points, customize shtein and run through a full season.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 19, 2011, 03:06:50 PM
Apparently it didn't save my game, I found another person online who said it can happen if you shut your game off to soon. One thing I do not like is all the auto saving, I like to be in control of that stuff. Oh well, giving it another go.

I heard Homefront's multiplayer is amazing. Saw a few videos online, pretty cool looking. I think I'll rent it before buying though, I don't trust many 1st person shooters outside COD or Halo series...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on March 21, 2011, 09:05:09 AM
Homefront is getting slaughtered in forums. People have been having really bad connection issues to the point of not even being able to play online at all since the game was released. A lot of other complaints as well. I'll probably be skipping this until they get things fixed. I don't understand how these studios release games and can't get the servers right. I understand a day or two, but over a week is just terrible.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WeaponX on March 21, 2011, 04:18:48 PM
I never was a FPS guy but I ended up buying COD since everyone says how fun the online is.  the first night i played, halfway through a team death match a kid asked ather player:

"Hey Crusher284, do you like dragons?"
"Uhh I guess..."
"Thats good because I've been dragon my nuts across your face all game."

I've had a hard time putting it down since.

Hey anybody a RPG fan?  Looking for a good one since final fantasy came out of the gates sucking.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 21, 2011, 04:39:29 PM
I've been having a blast with Dragon Age 2 since it came out. The user reviews on Metacritic are hilarious, with people giving it 0/10 ratings for not being the first game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 21, 2011, 05:32:40 PM
Quote from: WeaponX on March 21, 2011, 04:18:48 PMHey anybody a RPG fan?  Looking for a good one since final fantasy came out of the gates sucking.

I'm dragon my balls through Tactics Ogre these days.  If you liked Final Fantasy Tactics, then you'll love this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 21, 2011, 07:08:22 PM
Quote from: WeaponX on March 21, 2011, 04:18:48 PM

Hey anybody a RPG fan?  Looking for a good one since final fantasy came out of the gates sucking.

Same as GF, if you liked the first Dragon Age you'll like second one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 22, 2011, 05:28:37 PM
Amazon (http://t.co/x7j44NI) is doing a $20 off sale for DA2 today.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 22, 2011, 06:10:19 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on March 22, 2011, 05:28:37 PM
Amazon (http://t.co/x7j44NI) is doing a $20 off sale for DA2 today.

I assume that's supposed to be a link to Amazon, but it's actually this:  http://t.co/x7j44NI
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 22, 2011, 06:36:55 PM
Redirect link that goes to Amazon. Apparently people use it for Twitter.

(http://www.martingordon.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/the_more_you_know.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 26, 2011, 07:47:28 AM
montage of old school video game death

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ6APKIjFQY&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on March 31, 2011, 01:30:55 PM
Bioshock 2 is on sale for $10.99 with free shipping from NewEgg. Well  worth it, if you haven't played.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on April 03, 2011, 04:21:00 PM
looks like the concussion stuff is spilling into Madden 12 too

concussed players can't return to game (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6286127)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 03, 2011, 04:41:37 PM
That article tells me that the game is going to feature greatly inflated incidence of concussion as the type of injury in game play.

FAIL.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 03, 2011, 07:28:28 PM
Picked up Crysis 2. I'm only 30 minutes into it but so far it's a nice looking game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 04, 2011, 11:09:51 AM
Rented the EA MMA game and have been playing around with career mode. First few fights are really a joke, wondering when it will get ridiculously hard to the point of it being unplayable. Gotta try out the online stuff too once I get better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 04, 2011, 06:52:18 PM
Gears of War 3's official release date will be September 20th
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 06, 2011, 12:08:55 PM
I tried out Bulletstorm today. A lot of fun, but I can't help but get distracted by the voice actors. Two in particular I know do a ton of stuff, and they were both major characters in Mass Effect 2, so that's what I hear instead of whatever characters are actually in this game.

You care.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 06, 2011, 12:33:55 PM
I know there was a Gears 3 beta on Bulletstorm, but I don't know if it was something extra you had to buy or if it just came with it or what
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 06, 2011, 03:00:28 PM
A cool feature in the EA MMA game is Fighter Share. Basically you can create a fighter for Fight Now mode, or to fight online. So people have created all kinds of real life, mostly UFC fighters to take into the Strikeforce heavy roster built in the game. They have a face generator based off of real pictures you can upload and the results are actually pretty good. You can then download a ton of these fighters that people have created. I got Lesner, Anderson Silva, GSP, Chris Leben, Tank Abbot and a few jokes like Mike Tyson, Bruce Lee etc...

I tried out online mode and the first match I used Lesner and got killed. He picked me apart and KO'd me after knocking me down 3 times. Next match I used Anderson Silva and this guy wasn't as good and I held my own, but was definitely losing going into the 3rd round. I landed a quick combo and KO'd him with a spinning back fist. The guy had to be livid since he was dominating me most of the fight.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 12, 2011, 10:03:40 AM
i got nba2k11 a few weeks ago...possibly one of the best sports games overall that i've ever had. takes a little getting used to as its pretty advanced buttons for special moves but it's still one of those games that if you connect on a really good alley oop or something special i actually yell out loud. very fun game.

and the movements and reactions of the players are creepy accurate, whether its trajectory of the shots or ball handling or whatever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 12, 2011, 11:03:52 AM
I love it. I have really gotten into My Player mode. I am pretty good now just about two months since getting it, however I have yet to take on anyone online. That will be the deciding factor in how good I am. My only frustration is passing in the game. You'll have a guy wide open and you even point the pass towards that player and it will toss it elsewhere most likely ending up as a turnover. You almost always have to hit the LB or RB button to bring up all your players and the button icons above their heads. I am sure you get quick at this but its take a split second away and timing is pretty key. Still getting used to that. That is my only complaint really...great game :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 17, 2011, 01:22:29 PM
Battlefield 3 is going toe to toe with COD series this fall and finally seem to have produced a very good looking game.

http://youtu.be/2zw8SmsovJc

Whoa!



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 17, 2011, 08:52:22 PM
In regards to Battlefield vs. COD I thought this was pretty funny: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/340882.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 20, 2011, 07:51:27 AM
Bought the brat a used Ninetendo DS for Easter.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 20, 2011, 08:06:25 PM
Who gets Easter presents?  WTF?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 20, 2011, 08:21:51 PM
I bought you a chocolate bunny
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 20, 2011, 11:04:44 PM
you must be my dad too because you say you did but my mouth ain't full of chocolate bunny

psa:  don't start with the ears.  eat the feet first, so they can't hop away
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 21, 2011, 12:41:09 AM
But if you eat the ears first, they'll never hear you coming.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WeaponX on April 21, 2011, 03:26:53 PM
anybody play Portal before?  I know P2 came out yesterday or something and I've read people raving about it.  Its a puzzle game, is it any good?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 21, 2011, 03:28:22 PM
If you like puzzles, it's a great game. If you like action, it's not.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: rjs246 on April 21, 2011, 04:10:25 PM
Portal is one of the only video games I've played in the last 5 years and it is addictive as shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WeaponX on April 22, 2011, 12:32:11 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on April 21, 2011, 04:10:25 PM
Portal is one of the only video games I've played in the last 5 years and it is addictive as shtein.

bought it last night its insanely addictive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on April 27, 2011, 04:17:42 PM
Call of Duty Zombie Fun - Call of the Dead


http://youtu.be/fg3MlLlx3Ik
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 27, 2011, 08:31:39 PM
Wait, is that going to be its own seperate game? If so, awesome. I'd prefer they keep the map-packs to the story they already have going. Nikolai and Richtofen are farging hilarious.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on April 28, 2011, 11:29:41 AM
Holy shtein farg that was pretty cool

I bought Home Front used at game spot to try out for a week. The online matches I got in on were pretty cool. The better you do the more in game purchases you can buy like rocket launchers, missile strikes, tanks, helicopters etc...It's definitely a good 1st person shooter, but their servers are terrible. I couldn't find matches, join or servers were down more than I actually got to play. Took it back.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 28, 2011, 02:32:18 PM
Sony's PSN online system was hacked a week ago, if you use their online services you might want to consider changing your passwords and bank account info. They're in a lot of shtein for not putting the hacking info out there right away.

That $5 per month XBOX live fee doesn't seem like such a big deal now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 28, 2011, 04:10:29 PM
When you think of the stranglehold that Sony had on consoles not all that long ago, it's ridiculous how far they've fallen off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 28, 2011, 04:18:11 PM
Serves them right for stealing my name. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 28, 2011, 05:14:45 PM
Your name is Sony? Sargent Sony? Sweet.


And yeaaaaaah the XBox network is so superior and completely worth the $60 a year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: WeaponX on April 29, 2011, 02:49:40 PM
is there any news as to when PSN will be back up?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 29, 2011, 02:56:36 PM
My friends that play have been saying they're hearing "a month"



So I preordered Gears 3 yesterday and got access to the Beta....seems pretty awesome so far, I just suck at it since I haven't played Gears in so long
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 01, 2011, 06:17:15 PM
The credit card information stolen from the PSN is already being used, and is reported to be up for auction. This report is coming from The Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/killercube).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on May 05, 2011, 01:15:51 PM
I downloaded the new map pack for COD and was excited to play the zombie mode.  However, I didn't realize my harddrive was corruputed so I just spent 15 dollars for non-working Downloadable content.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: BigEd76 on May 27, 2011, 02:32:47 PM
Music teacher in Louisiana won the $1M for MLB2K11's perfect game (http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/709-mlb-2k11-makes-louisiana-man-a-millionaire/)

doesn't even like sports games, but he used Halladay against the Astros and had the perfect game in 3 tries
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 10, 2011, 06:50:10 PM
Duke Nukem Forever came out somewhere in the world, I guess? Been playing it for a little while today. Might be fun as a rental, but I can't imagine buying it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on June 17, 2011, 01:13:57 PM
PSN (not you Sassy) gave 2 free downloads for the network infiltration so I got inFamous. Played about half an hour and so far I like it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 21, 2011, 10:30:55 PM
10 minutes of Dead Island
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/to-kill-dead-island/714102

I usually stay away from melee games unless they involve swords or something cool but the zombie aspect of this game makes it intriguing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 24, 2011, 01:48:30 AM
Team Fortress 2 went free-to-play Thursday. I guess they're making enough money from the Mann Co store that they don't even need the money from game sales.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 24, 2011, 01:32:31 PM
I suspect that's the direction that video games are heading in.  The games will be available for free/cheap download but you'll be limited to what you can do in the game unless you start buying the add ons like maps, weapons, vehicles, etc.  Pretty much like lite/paid versions of apps. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on June 24, 2011, 01:45:09 PM
It seems like they doing away co-op games as well...BOO to that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on June 27, 2011, 01:14:46 PM
When the supreme court does something right:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20074680-281/supreme-court-nixes-violent-video-game-law/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 24, 2011, 08:34:15 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/magazine/the-brilliance-of-dwarf-fortress.html?pagewanted=1&hp

Tarn=Big Brother
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 30, 2011, 01:46:46 PM
I've been checking out some of the freemium MMOs lately. Hellgate: London is kinda fun, in a dreary Diablo II meets Shadowrun kind of way. I can only play it in short bursts because the locations are so depressing.

APB: Reloaded is a neat idea, but I couldn't get it to run smoothly.

Need for Speed World has been a blast. The racing is entertaining, but I'm having much more fun leading a couple dozen cops on a chase through the world, seeing how much property damage I can cause.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on July 30, 2011, 09:30:27 PM
I don't game online but this gave me a chuckle:
(http://i.imgur.com/B0jkz.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on August 17, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
You can now get the NFL Sunday Ticket through the PS3 for $340 subscription fee ($220 if you get it through Directv
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 17, 2011, 09:52:47 PM
wow, smart
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on August 17, 2011, 10:55:12 PM
Quote from: SD on August 17, 2011, 06:28:20 PM
You can now get the NFL Sunday Ticket through the PS3 for $340 subscription fee ($220 if you get it through Directv

I don't have DirecTV so I split the cost of the Sunday Ticket with a buddy who does. He said the early bird renewal fee is $323.94 which made me say cancel 'cause I can spend less watching the game at a bar. He called customer service and got them down to $203
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on August 17, 2011, 10:57:48 PM
I am going to call them and get it cheaper too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 27, 2011, 02:27:56 AM
I've started playing League of Legends this week. Partly because its free, and partly because it'll run on my laptop. I'm having fun playing against bots while I learn the language they've cobbled together for these kinds of games. One day I might play against other people.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 30, 2011, 11:23:15 AM
Picked up Madden 12 this morning. Haven't played it yet, so I can't give a review. That said, if you're going to get it, most places have it for $60. Toys R Us is also selling it for $60 in-store...but they have it listed for $44 online, and the store will match the website price. Anyway, you can get it for the $44. I actually got it from Best Buy using their price match guarantee to match the Toys R Us price, so that works, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on August 30, 2011, 12:37:59 PM
i have it on reserve at Gamestop or I would do that.

do you have to have proof of the Toys R Us price at Best Buy?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on August 30, 2011, 01:26:23 PM
You don't need proof...they'll take your word for it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 30, 2011, 06:14:24 PM
Quote from: SunMo on August 30, 2011, 12:37:59 PM
i have it on reserve at Gamestop or I would do that.

do you have to have proof of the Toys R Us price at Best Buy?

They just look it up on the toys r us site.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 02, 2011, 03:32:28 PM
So how is it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on September 02, 2011, 03:41:34 PM
Same old Madden for the most part.  Some increased features in the franchise mode.  I wasn't really paying attention when I simmed the preseason, and the CPU cut some of our early draft picks from last year like Jarrett.

The servers on Xbox suck.  They sell millions of Madden games, but can't support more than 60,000 people??? Kind of a joke.

Our linebackers and safeties are atrocious.  I've stuck Page in the starting lineup when I play online so people can't exploit throws over the middle.

Patterson is benched because of his AVM stuff, but I refuse to play with Trevor Laws.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 02, 2011, 03:50:00 PM
you can change the depth chart and put those guys in

for franchise mode i signed 3 offensive lineman, lofa at mlb, and a safety i think.


online is really slow and clunky.  it's hard for me to throw down the field.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 02, 2011, 06:51:13 PM
A big part of franchise that I loved in the from last generation (best madden ever) was when you could set up different players in different formations. Like you could put a DE at DT in nickel or throwing formations, or sub in a faster LB to cover pass. Can you do this now or is it all on the fly when your trying to pick plays? Such a great aspect of franchise mode that they completely dumped for no logical reason...

Otherwise I am hearing great things about this version, just not really buying into it yet. I think I might rent it and try it out. I don't really even play video games that much anymore if you can believe that. Not sure if its really worth it to just sit and collect dust.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 02, 2011, 07:04:14 PM
Deus Ex: Human Revolution has been pretty fun. I like stealth games, but I suck at them, so I wind up shooting everyone anyway, but having the option is always appreciated.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on September 03, 2011, 05:55:00 PM
Anyone want to some Madden on Xbox Live this weekend??
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 03, 2011, 08:20:19 PM
Trying to decide between buying Madden or Dead Island.....then I keep telling myself neither because once Gears 3 comes out that's all I'm going to play for a solid 8-10 months
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 03, 2011, 11:50:46 PM
Quote from: Hawk on September 03, 2011, 05:55:00 PM
Anyone want to some Madden on Xbox Live this weekend??

I might be around tomorrow.  I'm zanshin825 on xbl if you want to friend me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 04, 2011, 06:43:17 AM
Quote from: Munson on September 03, 2011, 08:20:19 PM
Trying to decide between buying Madden or Dead Island.....then I keep telling myself neither because once Gears 3 comes out that's all I'm going to play for a solid 8-10 months

I'm getting Dead Island this week.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on September 04, 2011, 04:23:52 PM
Me too. Shall we go Zombie hunting together?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 07, 2011, 12:25:43 AM
Dead Island is pretty good. Think of a 50/50 mixture of Left 4 Dead and Grand Theft Auto.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 07, 2011, 04:40:36 AM
Quote from: Munson on September 07, 2011, 12:25:43 AM
Dead Island is pretty good. Think of a 50/50 mixture of Left 4 Dead and Grand Theft Auto.

I heard it's a 30 hour game with vast open worlds...only problem is you're doing the same meaningless tasks over and over again and it does nothing to advance the story. So basically it's a 7 hour game that repeats itself 3 or 4 times.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on September 07, 2011, 09:10:53 AM
I am playing madden for the first time since like 2001 or 2002.. and i have to say i haven't been more bored with a video game so quickly. It's slow, its clunky, and there's way too much down time.

Online play is ok, no real connection issues... just icehole players.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 07, 2011, 10:35:29 AM
Quote from: SD on September 07, 2011, 04:40:36 AM
Quote from: Munson on September 07, 2011, 12:25:43 AM
Dead Island is pretty good. Think of a 50/50 mixture of Left 4 Dead and Grand Theft Auto.

I heard it's a 30 hour game with vast open worlds...only problem is you're doing the same meaningless tasks over and over again and it does nothing to advance the story. So basically it's a 7 hour game that repeats itself 3 or 4 times.

Yeah there's a lot of little random tasks that you do, and it seems to do very little to advance the story. For example, in the first Act, you get people to a safe place, and then the next couple hours or so, your main mission is actually called "Kill Time". As in, ask the other survivors around you if they need help. Which they all do, and they ask you to go out and do random shtein (find my husband, get some gas for a fire to burn bodies, etc). And when you're out and about, you run into other random survivors that offer you shtein to help them out too.

I find it enjoyable simply because i like killing zombies and they let you build some cool weapons. But it did take forever to finally get to Act II.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 07, 2011, 12:00:42 PM
Well I broke down and got madden 12 randomly one day. Its decent, not anything great. The players feel so fast and out of control. I have whiffed numerous times on defense, I don't know if its the new camera angle or what but I got a guy in my sights and poof right past him. That is pretty annoying. The player speed issue is a big letdown, it just doesn't seem realistic, player movements in general. I still don't get how the last version on PS2 felt so realistic and all versions on the 2nd gen game systems just are crap. I don't get why they couldn't mimic an engine on a lesser gaming machine.

Running is way too easy.

Vick should rarely get caught by a dlineman or linebacker when scrambling out of the pocket. Terrible. Thats just laziness on EA, ignoring something as simple as that.

They made a big stink about new tackling animations, group tackling. If you run into a situation like that your guy just bounces off and falls to the ground. FAIL

I don't get scouting. Another big emphasis on awesome scouting options in franchise. From what I can tell you pick 15 players in the beginning of the season and then that's it. Nothing...I don't see anything progressing. FAIL

Player roles. Worthless. I don't see what the point of this is either. FAIL

All in all I would say its probably the best version of the 2nd generation systems, which in theory it should be. But its far from anything special. I'm so pissed Madden has the exclusive deal. 2Ksports made the best NBA/sports game ever last year w/ 2K11. They could do some amazing things w the NFL.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 07, 2011, 12:52:53 PM
They have done great things with the NFL.

NFL2k5 was the best football game ever made.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 07, 2011, 03:24:07 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 07, 2011, 10:35:29 AM

Yeah there's a lot of little random tasks that you do, and it seems to do very little to advance the story. For example, in the first Act, you get people to a safe place, and then the next couple hours or so, your main mission is actually called "Kill Time". As in, ask the other survivors around you if they need help. Which they all do, and they ask you to go out and do random shtein (find my husband, get some gas for a fire to burn bodies, etc). And when you're out and about, you run into other random survivors that offer you shtein to help them out too.

I find it enjoyable simply because i like killing zombies and they let you build some cool weapons. But it did take forever to finally get to Act II.

I heard there are a bunch of escort missions. I farging hate escort missions. Is it worth buying or would I be better off waiting a few months?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 07, 2011, 04:12:34 PM
Quote from: mussa on September 07, 2011, 12:00:42 PM
Well I broke down and got madden 12 randomly one day. Its decent, not anything great. The players feel so fast and out of control. I have whiffed numerous times on defense, I don't know if its the new camera angle or what but I got a guy in my sights and poof right past him. That is pretty annoying. The player speed issue is a big letdown, it just doesn't seem realistic, player movements in general. I still don't get how the last version on PS2 felt so realistic and all versions on the 2nd gen game systems just are crap. I don't get why they couldn't mimic an engine on a lesser gaming machine.

Running is way too easy.

Vick should rarely get caught by a dlineman or linebacker when scrambling out of the pocket. Terrible. Thats just laziness on EA, ignoring something as simple as that.

They made a big stink about new tackling animations, group tackling. If you run into a situation like that your guy just bounces off and falls to the ground. FAIL

I don't get scouting. Another big emphasis on awesome scouting options in franchise. From what I can tell you pick 15 players in the beginning of the season and then that's it. Nothing...I don't see anything progressing. FAIL

Player roles. Worthless. I don't see what the point of this is either. FAIL

All in all I would say its probably the best version of the 2nd generation systems, which in theory it should be. But its far from anything special. I'm so pissed Madden has the exclusive deal. 2Ksports made the best NBA/sports game ever last year w/ 2K11. They could do some amazing things w the NFL.


I agree with the most of this. It's better than last year, but not by all that much. And I really don't understand why they STILL can't make a next-gen game that is as good as Madden was on the PS2. I mean, the next-gen consoles aren't even "next-gen". They're just "gen" and getting long in the tooth at that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 07, 2011, 06:26:07 PM
Quote from: SD on September 07, 2011, 03:24:07 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 07, 2011, 10:35:29 AM

Yeah there's a lot of little random tasks that you do, and it seems to do very little to advance the story. For example, in the first Act, you get people to a safe place, and then the next couple hours or so, your main mission is actually called "Kill Time". As in, ask the other survivors around you if they need help. Which they all do, and they ask you to go out and do random shtein (find my husband, get some gas for a fire to burn bodies, etc). And when you're out and about, you run into other random survivors that offer you shtein to help them out too.

I find it enjoyable simply because i like killing zombies and they let you build some cool weapons. But it did take forever to finally get to Act II.

I heard there are a bunch of escort missions. I farging hate escort missions. Is it worth buying or would I be better off waiting a few months?

I've had a couple escort missions, but they're not as bad as some of the ones in GTA were. For instance, I'm currently being shown a way through the sewers by some guy, and I gotta protect him on our way there. But he beats the shtein out the zombies too, and doesn't get killed after only a couple hits. They seem to have just as much health as the player does.

If you enjoyed doing the missions in Grand Theft Auto, and think the added zombie slaying would make it better, then I think you'll enjoy it. Also depends on how much you like the whole weapons building aspect of everything. They give you a lot of cool options to build, depending on your XP level and what things you scavenge from the streets (and there are a TON of things to scavenge).
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on September 08, 2011, 02:35:28 PM
The intensity of the game starts to pick up once you get to the city.  A lot more zombies, coming from all angles.   

My biggest gripe with the game is that I don't get any credit for missions I do online.  I started at the same time as my little brother, and he gets credit, but if I try to go on the game solo, I'm put back on the beach, even though we started at the exact same time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 08, 2011, 02:40:16 PM
yeah I'm in the city now and I've already died a bunch more times then I did on the beach.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on September 08, 2011, 04:50:04 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 08, 2011, 02:40:16 PM
yeah I'm in the city now and I've already died a bunch more times then I did on the beach.

Yeah.... I also think it would be better if there were more consequences for dying.  Like experience + money reduction, instead of just money reduction.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 08, 2011, 06:13:01 PM
I don't know anything about the game you idiots are jerking each other off over, but I have always found it strange that game makers don't allow you to set things like that yourself.  I mean, how hard would it be to list a control in settings that says, for example:  on death, player loses: a.) nothing  b.) money c.) experience d.) money and experience.

the whole point of the game is to have fun and I'm perfectly capable of setting things like that at the level which suits the way I want to play

fargers
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 09, 2011, 12:24:09 AM
They do its called cheat codes, cheater.

BTW, the beginning credits to Madden 12 are amazing. Glad they spent so much time on creating that than the actual game. Sigh....

http://youtu.be/BXZk5dmT1P8 (http://youtu.be/BXZk5dmT1P8)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 09, 2011, 09:11:21 AM
I thought the jet fly over and the bird flying (I couldn't even tell what kind of bird it was....didn't look like an eagle) were awful looking.  Pretty cool how they did the transition from a fumble to Pimp's pr against the g-men though.  I also couldn't help but notice that even though they have Hillis on the cover, they didn't manage to get him in the video at all.  Overall I'm unimpressed.  Would have rather seen video that was taken from the actual game. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on September 09, 2011, 05:59:20 PM
It was for the Seahawks and yes that was the worst part. Its much better high def on big screen. The jets were actually pretty cool I thought.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 15, 2011, 11:12:40 PM
The original Portal is currently free on Steam.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on September 16, 2011, 02:04:26 PM
Quote from: charlie on September 07, 2011, 09:10:53 AM
I am playing madden for the first time since like 2001 or 2002.. and i have to say i haven't been more bored with a video game so quickly. It's slow, its clunky, and there's way too much down time.

Online play is ok, no real connection issues... just icehole players.

9 days later and i've gone back to playing MLB the Show.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 20, 2011, 01:10:28 AM
Nerded it up hardcore and went and picked up Gears 3 at midnight.

Waiting for my boy to play the campaign Thursday, but goddamn Multiplayer is awesome so far. Worlds ahead of the other two games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 27, 2011, 04:31:48 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 08, 2011, 02:40:16 PM
yeah I'm in the city now and I've already died a bunch more times then I did on the beach.


Just picked it up. I chose to play as the rap guy. So there are a bunch of other players running around the beach with me. Why is this so? I didn't invite anyone. Does the crap you pick up ever amount to anything or do you just get the cash? I hate that every object I use wears down fast and I can't equip what I want when I want.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 27, 2011, 04:54:31 PM
Also forgot to add I beat Bulletstorm Didn't think I'd enjoy it but it was a surprisingly fun game although a little too short for my liking.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on September 27, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 20, 2011, 01:10:28 AM
Nerded it up hardcore and went and picked up Gears 3 at midnight.

Waiting for my boy to play the campaign Thursday, but goddamn Multiplayer is awesome so far. Worlds ahead of the other two games.

I can't wait to play it. Just waiting to get time to play it with by buddy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 27, 2011, 05:07:13 PM
Dead Island is glitchy as farg. First the damn girl want follow me then I try to reload that section and the god damn game freezes on me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 27, 2011, 05:09:38 PM
The game automatically connects you to xbox live, but there's an option to turn that off and make it just a private game. as for the shtein you pick up, it will definitely come into play later. as you finish off quests or find new work benches, youll pick up weapons plans that allow you to make barbed wire bats or electrified machettes, etc. so all that random shtein you pick up ends up being used for that. or you could sell it to the different traders for a couple bucks. the weapons wear down quicker earlier on but as you upgrade them, and as you get further along, you find more sturdy weapons. keep checking the ones you find too, because one wooden oar may be more sturdy or inflict more damage then another
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 27, 2011, 07:41:49 PM
Quote from: hbionic on September 27, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 20, 2011, 01:10:28 AM
Nerded it up hardcore and went and picked up Gears 3 at midnight.

Waiting for my boy to play the campaign Thursday, but goddamn Multiplayer is awesome so far. Worlds ahead of the other two games.

I can't wait to play it. Just waiting to get time to play it with by buddy.
If you've played the other 2 games and love the story, be prepared to 1. Get slightly emotional over a farging video game and 2. Feel a little frustrated with the lack of clarity on some things (like full answers on Locust origins and such)

Assuming you havn't read the books, a few things that will at least keep some things less confusing...
1. Since the last game, the Lambent have become the main enemy. Sprouting up all over the place.
2. Chairman Prescott, as you may have guessed from the game trailers, has left the COG. In the books, the reason why he leaves is a huge distrust between he and Hoffman. Hoffman discovers a disc in Prescott's desk that is heavily encrypted, and to this day Baird has been incapable of breaking the code.
3. Trescu and his group of people are not randomly inserted into the world, they were introduced in the book. Old members of the UIR (COG's enemy during Pendulum Wars)

That's pretty much all I can give you without giving up some spoilers. The game is pretty awesome, and Cliff B at Epic has said there will be some campaign downloadable content. A lot of the fanboys on the Gears website are speculating that we'll get more answers from that stuff. It's jsut frustrating at the end because you want more clear answers then you got. Multiplayer is also awesome on this game, worlds better then the first two games.

Quote from: SD on September 27, 2011, 05:07:13 PM
Dead Island is glitchy as farg. First the damn girl want follow me then I try to reload that section and the god damn game freezes on me.

I had a few glitches here or there but nothing this bad. Try turning off the Xbox Live like I told you and see if that helps. My game def got more glitchy if I was connected with another player.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 27, 2011, 07:53:38 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 27, 2011, 05:09:38 PM
The game automatically connects you to xbox live, but there's an option to turn that off and make it just a private game. as for the shtein you pick up, it will definitely come into play later. as you finish off quests or find new work benches, youll pick up weapons plans that allow you to make barbed wire bats or electrified machettes, etc. so all that random shtein you pick up ends up being used for that. or you could sell it to the different traders for a couple bucks. the weapons wear down quicker earlier on but as you upgrade them, and as you get further along, you find more sturdy weapons. keep checking the ones you find too, because one wooden oar may be more sturdy or inflict more damage then another

I figured the single player out. Probably taking Dead Island back tomorrow. Seems like all I'm doing is running around, collecting shtein, doing stupid tasks, then some times combating zombies. The zombies aren't really all that scary and I hate the combat system and weapon upgrade. The glitches absolutely suck. So far I've done about 5 side quests and 3 of them I had to restart the level because it wouldn't let me perform the task. Like Fallout 3 it's just not my type of game. Gonna get GOW3 instead which is a given I'll like.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on September 27, 2011, 08:02:19 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 27, 2011, 07:41:49 PM
1. Get slightly emotional over a farging video game

I get that way when I lose in MLB The Show. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 27, 2011, 08:05:10 PM
hahaha don

SD it gets a little harder once you get into the city. The First chapters on the beach were definitely the least exciting. Eventually when you can build army machette's that electrocute when you get a good hit, it gets a little more fun to combat.

There's also an option to switch the combat from auto aim to a system where you have to aim and use the sticks to swing your weapon. Makes it a little bit more involved/challenging.


But yes I definitely recommend Gears 3 over Dead Island.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 09, 2011, 11:13:21 PM
Every video game console ever made (http://www.thegameconsole.com/all-videogames.html)

Some of them are hilarious, like the Panasonic johnson that tried to merge a video game console with a VCR. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 10, 2011, 08:22:15 AM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on October 09, 2011, 11:13:21 PM
Every video game console ever made (http://www.thegameconsole.com/all-videogames.html)

...like the Panasonic johnson.... 

Hey, it's IGYPSN.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on October 10, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
bought fifa 12 last week. very fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 10, 2011, 03:26:38 PM
Anyone try NHL 12 yet? Much of an upgrade over 11?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on October 10, 2011, 03:40:48 PM
Tell u what-battlefield 3 is no joke if you haven't tried the beta yet.

The realism of sound and movement is pretty sick. It's frustrating as hell at first because its not Call of Duty, but you start to really appreciate the weapons, scenery and tactics you have to use after multiple plays.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 10, 2011, 05:25:22 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 10, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
bought fifa 12 last week. very fun.

Matthew is correct. I second this opinion.

My funnest shot has been a cross into the middle, with a guy doing a diving header for a goal. I have not play any other video game for the past 12 months now, FIFA '11 was it, now it is going to be '12.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on October 11, 2011, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: reese125 on October 10, 2011, 03:40:48 PM
Tell u what-battlefield 3 is no joke if you haven't tried the beta yet.

The realism of sound and movement is pretty sick. It's frustrating as hell at first because its not Call of Duty, but you start to really appreciate the weapons, scenery and tactics you have to use after multiple plays.

Yeah I have to agree. Totally different game, but its going to give MW3 a run for its money. I was never a fan of the old Battlefields, but this one is finally up to par. I made up my mind its Battlefield 3, I quit Call of Duty.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 11, 2011, 11:53:36 AM
saw the commercial this morning, looks incredible.

i like how the sub title is "Above and beyond the call"

slightly veiled COD shot?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 11, 2011, 11:56:27 AM
COD shot sounds painful.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 11, 2011, 12:44:39 PM
Quote from: hbionic on October 10, 2011, 05:25:22 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on October 10, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
bought fifa 12 last week. very fun.

Matthew is correct. I second this opinion.

My funnest shot has been a cross into the middle, with a guy doing a diving header for a goal. I have not play any other video game for the past 12 months now, FIFA '11 was it, now it is going to be '12.

No Gears? :(
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 11, 2011, 01:12:39 PM
Not yet.

That friend and I haven't been able to get together and play yet...we need to allocate say 6-8 hours uninterrupted.  :=)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: charlie on October 11, 2011, 02:20:25 PM
so, the game Rage... worth it?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 11, 2011, 02:42:08 PM
I've been sucked into Cargo Bridge lately...a bridge builder app for Chrome. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on October 11, 2011, 06:48:14 PM
Been playing Gears of War 3...pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 11, 2011, 07:17:44 PM
Quote from: charlie on October 11, 2011, 02:20:25 PM
so, the game Rage... worth it?

Looks like a lot of fun, but don't know a lick about it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 11, 2011, 07:24:43 PM
Quote from: SD on October 11, 2011, 06:48:14 PM
Been playing Gears of War 3...pretty awesome.

DID YOU CRY?!


j/k. :paranoid


Yeah the multiplayer is worlds better then the first 2 in terms of less lagging and host advantage. The weapons are a lot better too. I never used to use the Hammerburst online but the iron sights on it make it so much better. Love retro charging people too. And unlike CoD, I actually want to get as many of the ribbons and achievements as possible. Especially since some of the character unlocks are tied to them.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on October 11, 2011, 07:43:57 PM
Damnit MUNSON, no farging spoilers god damnit! :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 11, 2011, 07:53:46 PM
Haha don't worry, I didn't spoil anything. I told you that if you in any way connected to the story and were really into it, that you would feel a little blue at certain points of the game. I will not tell you what happens though >:D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 11, 2011, 07:59:19 PM
Quote from: hbionic on October 11, 2011, 07:17:44 PM
Quote from: charlie on October 11, 2011, 02:20:25 PM
so, the game Rage... worth it?

Looks like a lot of fun, but don't know a lick about it.

Looks like shtein on PCs, play is mediocre on any system.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on October 24, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
Quote from: Munson on October 11, 2011, 07:24:43 PM
Quote from: SD on October 11, 2011, 06:48:14 PM
Been playing Gears of War 3...pretty awesome.

DID YOU CRY?!

I'm guessing this is in reference to the scene with Dom? I saw that coming from the last 2 Gears and figured something was going to happen in this one. Once they said they were going back to his girls home town I knew it was doom for him. Still...the scene they killed him off in was really well done. I like how they incorporated the sad R.E.M. song into it. Well done.

Batman Arkhum Asylum 2 is getting great reviews. The first one was pretty good but this one is open world and supposedly a lot better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 24, 2011, 07:46:26 PM
Quote from: SD on October 24, 2011, 07:30:13 PM
Quote from: Munson on October 11, 2011, 07:24:43 PM
Quote from: SD on October 11, 2011, 06:48:14 PM
Been playing Gears of War 3...pretty awesome.

DID YOU CRY?!

I'm guessing this is in reference to the scene with Dom? I saw that coming from the last 2 Gears and figured something was going to happen in this one. Once they said they were going back to his girls home town I knew it was doom for him. Still...the scene they killed him off in was really well done. I like how they incorporated the sad R.E.M. song into it. Well done.

Batman Arkhum Asylum 2 is getting great reviews. The first one was pretty good but this one is open world and supposedly a lot better.

Yeah it's something I think a lot of people saw coming but didn't want to actually happen. You got your bands mixed up there (Tears For Fears, covered by Gary Jules) but yeah that made the scene much more powerful. Brought the series full circle considering that song in the first commercial for Gears 1 was part of how awesome that trailer was.


I'm hoping the next book that comes out answers some of the questions...But they're going to be releasing a lot of DLC for the game over the next year. The first one is multiplayer based but the stuff coming in December is apparently a throw back to RAAM from the first game and adds "2-3 hours of gameplay"
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on October 24, 2011, 07:51:08 PM
To tell you the truth I thought it was a good game but I liked part 1 and 2 better. This is the only one of the 3 I don't want to play on Hardcore.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 24, 2011, 07:55:21 PM
I went through it on hardcore just because that's what i've always done, but yeah...I'll probably go through it on insane to get some of the achievements and medals and all that.


I'm loving multiplayer, and it's probably the reason why I won't be getting MW3 or Battlefield. I do kind of want to rent MW3 though to play through the story.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on October 24, 2011, 08:06:41 PM
Any recommendations on cheaper older games? Arkhum Asylum 2 is my next game but after that I want to try some older games. I'd like to give Dead Rising a try, is that any good? I was disappointed with Dead Island.

GOW 1 I tried beating RAAM on insanity and just couldn't beat him. Not even kidding when I say I spent 4 hours nailing every headshot with the torque bow and Longshot and still couldn't beat him.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 24, 2011, 09:20:38 PM
You can play Contra (http://www.gulf-heart.net/NES/contra/) for free. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 24, 2011, 09:30:50 PM
I never tried Gears 1 on insane without having my boy play with me. We were able to do it with both of us after multiple tries.


I never really was serious gamer in terms of playing a lot of games, so I don't have any ideas for you. I mostly stuck to Gears and CoD. Left 4 Dead 2 was pretty decent.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 30, 2011, 03:43:55 PM
I found a copy of Madden '08, which seems to be the last football game with a PC version. It still sucks compared to 2k5, but everything does. I simmed my way up to this season, and it got a little weird. I traded McNabb for J.P. Losman, who has become a Pro Bowl QB. He's throwing to Reggie Brown and LJ Smith, both Pro Bowlers. Chris Gocong is leading the league with interceptions and is considered an NFL icon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 30, 2011, 03:48:09 PM
Who says games aren't realistic?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 01, 2011, 08:22:07 PM
Batman Arkham City is insanely good. Might be game of the year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 01, 2011, 08:24:19 PM
I heard that, but I might have to top you and say Battlefield 3 is going to get it even before Call of Duty steps foot.

The graphics and realism of that game is off the charts.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 01, 2011, 08:49:57 PM
i want both and have neither.

boooooooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 01, 2011, 09:24:39 PM
Quote from: reese125 on November 01, 2011, 08:24:19 PM
I heard that, but I might have to top you and say Battlefield 3 is going to get it even before Call of Duty steps foot.

The graphics and realism of that game is off the charts.

I heard that. Never played 1 or 2 and I don't play online...so what I'm asking is is there a campaign?

Arkham Asylum was very good, this one just takes it to the next level. It's open world for the most part, the graphics are incredible, you can attack or use stealth or a combination of the two, and every villain is in it. I'm only an hour or so in and they're already showed or mentioned Croc, Joker, Harley Quinn, Hugo Strange, Riddler, Catwoman, Two Face, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin and others I probably just forgot to mention.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 02, 2011, 07:35:21 AM
I picked it up SD, mainly because if does have a campaign this time around.  The campaign is 6hours roughly from what I've read, but so far i really like it.  You drive a tank, act as a gunner on an F18 that launches from a Carrier Deck.  The graphics are sick, you're fighting in Iran, and all and all its pretty fun.  I decided to give it a try this year just because of the campaign, since my internet isnt good enough to handle multiplayer.  I'll still get MW3 because i cant help it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on November 02, 2011, 10:07:40 AM
the campaign is not the highlight of this game--the multiplayer is

even if you read the all the reviews you'll see thats the consensus as well
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 02, 2011, 10:15:51 AM
without a doubt its a MP game.  They just decided to give another disc this round to try and compete with MW3.  Though i think my favorite mission so far has been being Spetznas in France.  Just a great level. 

The campaign has been very entertaining so far.  Some Red Dawn shtein, like MW3.  Also they have the Saiga 12k, which is the shotty I have.  I'm just not happy they dont have the 20rd drum like me. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 04, 2011, 10:14:02 AM
http://youtu.be/WgTz8l2vsbs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 04, 2011, 04:38:11 PM
Looks dope!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 04, 2011, 04:44:57 PM
Quote from: SD on November 01, 2011, 08:22:07 PM
Batman Arkham City is insanely good. Might be game of the year.

Going to buy it after work based on this recommendation alone
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 04, 2011, 05:00:47 PM
Grab Burrito's on the way home too
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 05, 2011, 02:05:32 PM
No burritos but SD is dead on about the game...it's pretty kickass
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 05, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
My son and heir shoved a PSP disc into my PS3.  I cannot fish it out.

I'm going to dock him the replacement cost from his college/bail/abortion fund.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on November 05, 2011, 04:24:13 PM
So... Angry Birds, huh?

That game is fun and not at all addictive.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 05, 2011, 04:34:48 PM
I can't get my Android phone to run it.  Crashes immediately.  Same with a baseball game I'm told is great fun.

The video game Gods hate me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 05, 2011, 06:48:41 PM
You could always play it on your computer. There's roughly 500 versions, and ten hojillion knockoffs.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 05, 2011, 07:15:03 PM
This may shock you, but I am aware of that. 

When online at my computer, I enjoy other distractions which supersede stupid games.  This fantastic site, for example.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 05, 2011, 08:26:26 PM
If you were IGY, I'd say I was flabb'regasted.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 09, 2011, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 05, 2011, 02:05:32 PM
No burritos but SD is dead on about the game...it's pretty kickass

Great game but even with the waypoint thingy on the map it's hard finding entrance points to places and figuring out what your objective is at times. I find myself googling a lot of shtein rather than roaming aimlessly around Arkham City.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 09, 2011, 10:49:11 PM
I thought half the point of the game as floating aimlessly around just being the goddamn Batman.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 09, 2011, 11:00:49 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on November 09, 2011, 10:49:11 PM
I thought half the point of the game as floating aimlessly around just being the goddamn Batman.

Fun at first but it gets old fast. Would probably be more fun floating aimlessly if I cared about collecting the Riddler trophies.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 09, 2011, 11:02:53 PM
Now you tell Tomahawk this. MW3 ftw
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 09, 2011, 11:16:45 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on November 09, 2011, 11:02:53 PM
Now you tell Tomahawk this. GW3 ftw

Fixed
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 09, 2011, 11:29:20 PM
Quote from: SD on November 09, 2011, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 05, 2011, 02:05:32 PM
No burritos but SD is dead on about the game...it's pretty kickass

Great game but even with the waypoint thingy on the map it's hard finding entrance points to places and figuring out what your objective is at times. I find myself googling a lot of shtein rather than roaming aimlessly around Arkham City.

Great game, great story with a great ending.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 09, 2011, 11:32:02 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on November 09, 2011, 10:49:11 PM
I thought half the point of the game as floating aimlessly around just being the goddamn Batman.

It is. That's one of the many things it gets right is that you actually feel like Batman. All the gadgets, detective work, predator stages, taking down 10 thugs at a time with ease.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 10, 2011, 09:11:45 AM
Quote from: SD on November 09, 2011, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 05, 2011, 02:05:32 PM
No burritos but SD is dead on about the game...it's pretty kickass

Great game but even with the waypoint thingy on the map it's hard finding entrance points to places and figuring out what your objective is at times. I find myself googling a lot of shtein rather than roaming aimlessly around Arkham City.

I've had to google more shtein than I care to admit, but I still think it's a great game.

First person shooters can go farg themselves so no Modern Warfare for me and the only GoWs worth a shtein are the God Of War games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on November 10, 2011, 12:14:29 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 10, 2011, 09:11:45 AM
Quote from: SD on November 09, 2011, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 05, 2011, 02:05:32 PM
No burritos but SD is dead on about the game...it's pretty kickass

Great game but even with the waypoint thingy on the map it's hard finding entrance points to places and figuring out what your objective is at times. I find myself googling a lot of shtein rather than roaming aimlessly around Arkham City.

I've had to google more shtein than I care to admit, but I still think it's a great game.

First person shooters can go farg themselves so no Modern Warfare for me and the only GoWs worth a shtein are the God Of War games.

Amen.

What the hell was there to Google in that game, tho?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Tomahawk on November 10, 2011, 01:08:07 PM
A couple of the riddler trophies, where the second stupid body was in the deadshot sidequest, a couple of other little things I can't remember and probably could've figured out if I was more patient/less stoned
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 10, 2011, 02:08:50 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 10, 2011, 09:11:45 AM
Quote from: SD on November 09, 2011, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on November 05, 2011, 02:05:32 PM
No burritos but SD is dead on about the game...it's pretty kickass

Great game but even with the waypoint thingy on the map it's hard finding entrance points to places and figuring out what your objective is at times. I find myself googling a lot of shtein rather than roaming aimlessly around Arkham City.

I've had to google more shtein than I care to admit, but I still think it's a great game.

First person shooters can go farg themselves so no Modern Warfare for me and the only GoWs worth a shtein are the God Of War games.

False Sir! FALSE!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 11, 2011, 04:16:23 AM
Skyrim's out now. Certainly looks a lot better than Fallout 3, New Vegas, and especially Oblivion. Combat is still full of accidentally dismembering friendlies, though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 21, 2011, 01:13:51 AM
So about Skyrim looking nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQLZsB5nfU
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on November 21, 2011, 02:10:32 AM
I just picked skyrim up.   I never played the others but just spent an hour creating an orange haired orc.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on November 21, 2011, 03:04:52 AM
Skyrim looks dope.

I have too many addictions to add that one to the list.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 21, 2011, 03:13:55 AM
The map pack that gears released goes to Multiplayer on Thanksgiving, and they're also releasing two more maps for free, from Gears 1....Bullet Marsh and Clocktower :yay :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on November 21, 2011, 11:07:55 AM
I am def diggin on Battlefield 3. It's refreshing to have a new FPS game to learn and get good at rather than do the same thing year after year ala COD. Hit me up on xbox live if any of you have it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 06, 2011, 10:38:39 AM
(http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2011/12/xlarge_54eeb1b2e8e4ad409211104d8c274f44.jpg)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on December 06, 2011, 11:48:21 AM
I think that's pretty cool he figured out how to beat the game 25 years later.

And I called...it's Mussa's number.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 07, 2011, 08:51:56 PM
Finished Arkham City which may be GOTY. Great game. Did a bunch of the side quests afterwards such as the Madhatter, some of the Riddler (too many trophies and crap to complete), Bane and the Titan canisters, Mr. Freeze and Nora, and Catwomen and getting her loot back among others.

Just got the new Assasins Creed in the mail (Best Buy Black Friday deal for $35). Might start that tomorrow.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Feva on December 07, 2011, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: SD on December 07, 2011, 08:51:56 PM
Finished Arkham City which may be GOTY. Great game. Did a bunch of the side quests afterwards such as the Madhatter, some of the Riddler (too many trophies and crap to complete), Bane and the Titan canisters, Mr. Freeze and Nora, and Catwomen and getting her loot back among others.

Just got the new Assasins Creed in the mail (Best Buy Black Friday deal for $35). Might start that tomorrow.

Arkham City was incredible. There's so much to that game, it's ridiculous. I agree though, WAAAY too many Riddler trophies to grab throughout the game. I just ended up watching the Riddler ending on YouTube. Gotta say, if I had gone through all the trouble to get all of the trophies and other stuff, I woulda been pissed at the small payoff. The best payoff of the side missions that I came across was Hush. (The murder victims with their faces cut off.)

Uncharted 3 will take GOTY though... easy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 08, 2011, 09:33:29 AM
Arkham City was fun...my son has been playing the crap out of it.

And thanks to some good deals, I'm suddenly awash in video games. Gamefly had a $12 off code on two used games, so I was able to pick up Bulletstorm and the new Red Faction game for a grand total of $3, including shipping. Then EA had a half off deal last week, so I was able to get NHL 12 and Fight Night Champion for a total of $35. And I picked up NBA 2K11 for $7. Good game, but I'm finding it tough to consistently get the jump shot timing down.

Gamestop is having a deal this week for anyone interested...for every three games you trade in, you get an extra $10 bonus. I decided that while it seems like a good idea at the time to keep good games with the thought that I'll play them again...I never do. So, I packed up some old games like Madden 10, Madden 11, NHL 10, Dead Space, Grand Theft Auto 4, Force Unleashed and few others I don't even remember, and ended up getting about $70 back.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 08, 2011, 10:22:32 AM
Is that deal only for next gen games or can I trade in old Xbox games too?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on December 08, 2011, 10:48:54 AM
It's any games, but it's only eligible on games that have a $2 or more trade-in value.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on December 08, 2011, 12:03:18 PM
NBA2K11 is like the Madden series in that you have to play the shtein out of it to get good. Its not a game you can pick up and get good at. You'll eventually get the jump shot down. Go into practice mode and they give you a meter if its early, late or just right. That's a good way to get warmed up before a game. My player mode is really cool if you haven't tried it yet. Go into youtube and search for my player strategies, it will save you a ton of time and frustration if you pick the right kind of player and drills to start off.

My only gripe with that game was passing. Don't know if it was addressed in 2K12 or not.

I just beat Battlefield 3 campaign. It was short but entertaining. I'm not sure why it got such bad reviews. I def. wanted a longer campaign at the end but it is what it is. I might have to rent MW3 just to play the campaign since I forgot how fun FPS campaigns can be.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 02, 2012, 06:36:56 PM
Picked up MLB2k11 cheap, too. Any trick to the hitting timing? Or is it just a keep doing it and figure it out sort of thing?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on January 05, 2012, 05:56:58 PM
Finished Assasins Creed Revelations last night. It was as good as the previous games. I like the way they wrap up Altair's story. Hard to imagine where they're going with the story with the way it ended. There's some speculation the next game will be played as Desmond in modern day New York. Not really sure I'm feeling that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 05, 2012, 07:22:32 PM
Our county Library just started carrying videogames.  I'm playing the MW3 campaign, pretty good so far.  The fact that the library has games just negated any chance i had of getting gamefly.  7 day rental, but i should beat most campaigns in 4 days
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 05, 2012, 09:08:31 PM
I'm guessing just console games and not PC games, yeah?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 06, 2012, 07:49:15 AM
So Far.  They started with Xbox, Kinect games, and Wii.  They said they'll expand based on how well its received. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 06, 2012, 08:00:36 AM
Libraries are great. Not sure how long they are for the world, but they are useful. Got a ton of my music from there, too.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 06, 2012, 08:07:20 AM
While I'm in the thread, I finished Bulletstorm. Laid back, fun game. Lots of cursing, banter and shooting...sort of like an 80's buddy action flick.

I'm playing Red Faction: Armageddon now. Also good. A little repetitive, but a solid game overall. Then again I got both of those for less than $10 combined, so that factors into the fun quotient. They're both fun, but not full-price fun.

Anyone here play Alan Wake or LA Noire? I keep looking at those, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Worth playing?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 06, 2012, 09:20:03 AM
Battlefield 3 has been a lot of fun online. The more you progress the better weapons, add ons etc...and it really makes a difference. It has been a nice change up from the Modern Warfare series.

Anyone playing Skyrim? I heard its amazing and will possess your soul. That is why I am staying away from it...

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on January 06, 2012, 09:43:30 AM
I know people who love Skyrim, but I don't think it's for me. Those open-world, walk around and talk to people games just suck up too much time for me. But everyone I've talked to who has played liked it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on January 06, 2012, 11:46:29 AM
Skyrim might literally be the best game I've ever played. Do I spend a lot of time playing it? Yes. Is it addictive like MMOs? No. There is just so much you can choose to do and it's all brilliantly written and well done. Supposedly, there are over 3,000 hours of content available. There is no one way to play it, or one way to "beat it".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEXYadQuANA&feature=player_embedded

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on January 06, 2012, 04:29:10 PM
God damnit, now I might have to get it :boom
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 07, 2012, 03:52:17 PM
One more great reason to pick up Skyrim, at least on PC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bifmj1O3D24
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 07, 2012, 06:26:17 PM
YEAH!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 11, 2012, 10:33:51 AM
i know the xbox format changed like weeks or even months ago, but i just started using it again and wow it is slick.

the espn app is pretty awesome, i had like 6 college basketball games going on at once last night.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on January 11, 2012, 10:38:44 AM
Quote from: mussa on December 08, 2011, 12:03:18 PM
NBA2K11 is like the Madden series in that you have to play the shtein out of it to get good. Its not a game you can pick up and get good at. You'll eventually get the jump shot down. Go into practice mode and they give you a meter if its early, late or just right. That's a good way to get warmed up before a game. My player mode is really cool if you haven't tried it yet. Go into youtube and search for my player strategies, it will save you a ton of time and frustration if you pick the right kind of player and drills to start off.

agreed, i just started playing again because i was home sick for a few days...jump shots are definitely tough. and you have to kind of know the motions of each players as there seems to be a different sweet spot for each player depending on their follow through. it's still amazing to me how realistic it is though. i use the thunder a lot and for example durant's shot is has a pretty quick shot release whereas most guys have a slightly slower release.

maybe i'm just not that good at it, but most of my games end up being pretty close. have no idea what difficulty level i'm playing at though. a nice alley oop in that game though is still one of the coolest things i've ever seen in a sports game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 20, 2012, 02:46:11 PM
I gave OnLive (http://www.onlive.com) a shot today. Played a couple of half hour trials for games my laptop just can't handle. Looked great, played pretty good, too. I could see it being problematic if your internet plan is capped or slow, but it sure was nice to play games at 60 fps with all the settings turned up.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 07, 2012, 11:20:05 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on October 30, 2011, 03:43:55 PM
I found a copy of Madden '08, which seems to be the last football game with a PC version. It still sucks compared to 2k5, but everything does. I simmed my way up to this season, and it got a little weird. I traded McNabb for J.P. Losman, who has become a Pro Bowl QB. He's throwing to Reggie Brown and LJ Smith, both Pro Bowlers. Chris Gocong is leading the league with interceptions and is considered an NFL icon.

I've now simmed my way up to the 2020 season. Coach Tom Nalen just retired after having won 3 Lobardis in 4 seasons, beating coach Tom Brady's Saints in the NFCCG twice to do it. My custom fullback Dick Cheese retired after his 14th season with 22,000+ rushing yards.

I'm curious to see how many yearly upgrades there are for the stadiums. This offseason it was holographic goal posts.


Also, Steam has Skyrim for 33% off during their midweek madness sale.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 17, 2012, 03:02:18 PM
The demo for Mass Effect 3 came out the other day, and yesterday the multiplayer part was open to everyone. The demo itself was good, maybe an hour long, and the multiplayer part was surprisingly not bad. It gives me hope that one day Bioware might make a game with a co-op mode.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 24, 2012, 03:59:18 PM
this guy for President

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUrbMDt5t4A&feature=player_embedded#!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 24, 2012, 06:44:20 PM
Too annoying, didn't watch. Instead, here's TotalBiscuit's take on the issue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri0vrJ-y2zM
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 28, 2012, 03:12:16 PM
Gamefly had a sale and I was able to grab LA Noire for $6, including shipping.

It's necessarily linear for a Rockstar game, which makes sense considering the genre it's trying to emulate. I think that was a turn off for people expecting more of the open world experience. It's really more about the plot, clues and reading facial expressions (which are very good) than about action.

I like it quite a bit, especially factoring the sale.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on February 29, 2012, 02:53:48 AM
So, what's the final verdict, was Dead Island any good?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on February 29, 2012, 07:52:51 AM
Quote from: hbionic on February 29, 2012, 02:53:48 AM
So, what's the final verdict, was Dead Island any good?

I didn't like it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on February 29, 2012, 08:40:46 AM
I got Rage for xmas and even though I didn't like it that much I stuck it through to the end and i was rewarded with one of the worst game endings of all time.

Played and beat Battlefield in a weekend, I like how involved the storylines are for games like that, i just wish they lasted longer.  i know the real draw for those games is the online, but a little more campaign would be nice.  i played a few games online and i don't like it compared to COD, but i'm sure i just need to get used to it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on February 29, 2012, 09:25:22 AM
I completely agree. I like the "war" games for the campaigns, because playing multiplayer online in those games literally gives me a headache. But I can't ever really justify buying them, because the campaigns are so short.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on February 29, 2012, 09:49:38 AM
i borrowed the latest batman from a friend at work and it was pretty fun. although i only played a few hours and hit the ending credits without finishing all the side missions. actually even some big ones, never even found riddler.  seemed pretty dumb.

however, my attention span is so short that it's the first time i ever saw the ending credits of a video game. even if i was only 40% through i felt satisfied. fun  game though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: mussa on February 29, 2012, 02:19:18 PM
I got Skyrim. What a mistake. Can't put down the damn controller  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on February 29, 2012, 02:51:24 PM
It falls on it's face around level 35. For some reason, the NPCs don't seem match levels past 25 or so. By the 35 you'll be winning every fight with almost no damage. Turned a great game into an average one. I am keeping it though, because supposedly the DLC is going to fix it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 29, 2012, 03:54:34 PM
The last part of a Let's Play for Rage that I'd been watching went up today, and that's easily the worst video game ending I've seen. Even KOTOR 2 had a better ending than that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 17, 2012, 09:45:09 PM
So, Mass Effect 3 has been out a little while now, and has people all riled up over different things. First it was the $10 Day 1 DLC that is on the disc and can be enabled by changing one line in the settings. Then there was the the multiplayer aspect added on that improves your chances of getting the good ending in the single player game.

Then everyone forgot about that when they finally got to the ending. Here's a side by side comparison of the six possible endings for the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPelM2hwhJA&feature=colike

Some people are kinda pissed. I kinda get what they were going for there, but the games were always about the companions and their stories. Few of those got wrapped up, and the ones that were left unfinished will probably be DLC later.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: MDS on March 18, 2012, 04:52:50 AM
any of you homos have xbox and play madden...i can play online for 1 more day (i guess i threw away the ea code thing and my free trial is up)

bring it
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 18, 2012, 09:58:13 AM
I'm about 10 hours into Mass Effect 3 [so I'll obviously avoid that video]. So far it's good like 2 was. First 4 hours or so I wasn't impressed but once you get to the Normandy and start doing your missions it gets a lot better.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 27, 2012, 10:02:54 PM
Finished Mass Effect 3, ending was okay. There should only be two possible endings, one good one bad. The end gets a little ridiculous with the hordes of enemies you have to keep fighting.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 07, 2012, 04:56:39 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALbQQzePzt4&feature=g-u-u&context=G2e175cbFUAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 07, 2012, 05:51:22 PM
That's pretty much it. I'll have to try pickpocketing weapons while in combat next time I play.


Also, the Animal House ending for Mass Effect 3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kqVB15Yab4
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 16, 2012, 07:47:01 PM
Some info regarding the next gen Xbox...looks pretty insane:

http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/1458/20120413/xbox-720-what-16-core-cpu.htm
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on April 17, 2012, 09:01:23 AM
Quote from: SD on April 16, 2012, 07:47:01 PM
Some info regarding the next gen Xbox...looks pretty insane:

http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/1458/20120413/xbox-720-what-16-core-cpu.htm

You see the Bs where the next gen platforms may not allow you to share games with your friends by selling games purely digital?

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 17, 2012, 09:11:15 AM
Yes I did.

The rumor is that the next-gen Xbox would be the system to do that. If that happens I'm switching to Playstation assuming they're not doing the same thing. It's a stupid idea because people will find a way to hack the systems to get the software for free just like they're doing now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Hawk on April 17, 2012, 09:46:00 AM
Quote from: SD on April 17, 2012, 09:11:15 AM
Yes I did.

The rumor is that the next-gen Xbox would be the system to do that. If that happens I'm switching to Playstation assuming they're not doing the same thing. It's a stupid idea because people will find a way to hack the systems to get the software for free just like they're doing now.

Pretty audacious they'd try to eliminate the secondary market.   I read it was both systems.... Time to switch to Nintendo?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 17, 2012, 09:53:24 AM
They don't realize it's going to ruin the industry. They'll go down in flames the same way the music industry did.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 17, 2012, 10:04:39 AM
Rumors are just rumors until they announce the product, which it doesn't look like they're going to do this year anyway.

I do all my gaming on pc, so I couldn't tell you the last time I bought a game that was able to be resold.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 17, 2012, 05:32:52 PM
HALO 4 launch date is November 6th

http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_20415637/halo-4-scheduled-november-launch?source=rss
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 22, 2012, 05:25:27 PM
Looks like there might be two versions of the new Xbox, one for hardcore gamers, one for casual fans:

QuoteOne model, targeted at hardcore gamers, will be the powerhouse of the pair, with suggestions recently of a 16-core processor helping support a considerably more accurate Kinect motion-sensor system, along with generally upgraded graphics and faster gameplay crunching.

QuoteMeanwhile, a second model would be more conservative in its specifications, targeting casual gamers who also want the social and home entertainment elements of the Xbox LIVE experience but don't necessarily need the very fastest hardware.


Also the single play through on a disc rumor has been debunked by Xbox execs and Gamestop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: reese125 on April 22, 2012, 06:14:09 PM
GameStop dropped all their PS3's down to 200 beans since Friday. Not sure if its permanent but hell of a deal for a 160 gig.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 27, 2012, 03:28:56 PM
So, google did another thing (https://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=zerg+rush&oq=zerg+rush&aq=f&aqi=g-z1g-s2g4g-s1g2&aql=&gs_nf=1&gs_l=hp.3..0i3j0i10l2j0l4j0i10j0l2.1090.2134.0.2434.9.9.0.0.0.0.83.544.9.9.0.98IiP-SiBbw#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=zerg+rush&oq=zerg+rush&aq=f&aqi=g-z2g-s2&aql=&gs_nf=1&gs_l=serp.3..0i3l2j0i10l2.1775.1975.2.2320.2.2.0.0.0.0.74.145.2.2.0.YknGhdTFSrM&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=160a46efcf63646c&biw=1366&bih=681) recently. I got to 48 with 130 APM. You care.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 23, 2012, 08:22:56 AM
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/05/xbox-itc-motorola/

Xbox Banned?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 23, 2012, 08:49:41 AM
So, how is Diablo III?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on May 23, 2012, 09:02:25 AM
This guy loves it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=075BYWFl66U&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 23, 2012, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on May 23, 2012, 08:49:41 AM
So, how is Diablo III?

http://youtu.be/xWuEF2rsfto
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 23, 2012, 09:25:32 AM
lol

"Oh it's lagging....what the farg.  I'm not even playing online  Oh.  Yes I am.  Not sure how this works."

lol
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: PhillyPhanInDC on May 23, 2012, 09:27:31 AM
Robbaz is great. Dental appointment.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 23, 2012, 01:00:38 PM
Diablo III became the fastest selling game of forevers, was unplayable the first day for most people, and has a bit of a hacking problem, which seems to effect the people who have authenticators for their accounts to prevent that sort of thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 23, 2012, 01:20:07 PM
I don't understand.  People with legitimate copies they purchased are having their accounts hijacked by punks from Korea and Romania?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 23, 2012, 01:23:57 PM
China, usually. It happens often enough in World of Warcraft that Blizzard has gotten extremely good at restoring those accounts. Gold farmers make money selling gold to people there, and since Diablo III has a real money auction house built in they don't even have to go through as many hoops to cash out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: paco on May 23, 2012, 01:28:47 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 23, 2012, 01:00:38 PM
Diablo III became the fastest selling game of forevers

I can see why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1coEg5BaSS8

Rainbows and unicorns!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 01, 2012, 02:36:19 AM
Curt Shilling's company that made Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, 38 Studios, is essentially dead, and Curt is probably going to lose all his money from it.

In better news, the latest Humble Indie Bundle (http://www.humblebundle.com/) is out. This one has Psychonauts and some other shtein I could not care less about, so I picked it up. I hope to play it some time this year, but I don't know if that'll happen since I started playing Fallout: New Vegas again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on June 01, 2012, 12:13:43 PM
Epic is releasing a new Gears of War game already....very unexpected from most Gears fans. A lot are guessing it's gonna be a short prequel to the first game with some add ons and such for Gears 3 online....Epic has already come out and said there will be no more DLC for Gears 3, so many think this game will serve as an expansion pack to it or something.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on June 05, 2012, 07:54:31 AM
First look at Star Wars 1313:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U08QNPk0ZNE&feature=player_embedded

It's an RPG that revolves around a Bounty Hunter on Coruscant. Game play looks pretty good.

E3 is this week. HALO 4 looks pretty good, we'll have to wait and see what the finished product looks like since Bungie isn't involved. Assasins Creed 3 looks bad ass. I wasn't able to watch the console spotlights yet but will once I get home. Supposedly there's something called Microsoft glass which enables you to stream stuff from your Xbox to your iphone no matter where you are.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 05, 2012, 01:07:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/user/E3 I've been keeping that on in the background. I enjoyed it yesterday when the Microsoft presentation was up and everything was Kinect Kinect Kinect until the guys from South Park came out and made fun of it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on June 12, 2012, 09:43:10 PM
Holy shtein this is crazy:

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/man-plays-same-game-civilization-ii-10-years-182343243.html
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 18, 2012, 08:10:52 AM
http://www.reghardware.com/2012/06/18/microsoft_next_gen_xbox_details_leak/

New Xbox info.  Basically get used to 3D glasses. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 18, 2012, 02:45:11 PM
Quote from: Rome on June 12, 2012, 09:43:10 PM
Holy shtein this is crazy:

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/man-plays-same-game-civilization-ii-10-years-182343243.html

Virgin Alert!

Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 18, 2012, 08:10:52 AM
http://www.reghardware.com/2012/06/18/microsoft_next_gen_xbox_details_leak/

New Xbox info.  Basically get used to 3D glasses. 

I wonder how much Microsoft had to pay Sony so that Blu-Ray could be an available option?  Also, if they actually do keep the price tag in the $300 range, then I guess they should get some props for that considering all of the new technology going into it, along with making the Kinect part of the package.  If you bought a 360 when it first came out, I think you spent $400.  And if you added the Kinect, another $150. 

I didn't bother reading that 56 page doc, but I wonder if they'll be adding an internal wireless adapter to the next gen? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 18, 2012, 02:47:21 PM
Since they have internal wireless in the current xbox models, I can't imagine that would be an area they'd downgrade.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 18, 2012, 02:48:01 PM
yeah, they've integrated that in the newer models now. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 18, 2012, 02:50:20 PM
i bought a used copy of MW3 over the weekend and beat it in 5.5 hours (not straight through).  glad i didn't pay full price.  the thing is, their campaign is fun, but so short.  it says i'm only 45% complete, but i got to the credits, so i'm not sure what else i could do.

i guess on to get merked in online play now
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 18, 2012, 02:56:32 PM
I rented it from the library and did the same.  Ridiculous how short it was, but I guess online is where its at anymore.  Kinda works against you when your broadband cant handle a youtube video.  Once comcast finally deploys in my hood, its on. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 18, 2012, 02:59:06 PM
i just don't get why it's telling me i'm less than 50% complete.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 18, 2012, 03:03:45 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 18, 2012, 02:47:21 PM
Since they have internal wireless in the current xbox models, I can't imagine that would be an area they'd downgrade.

Ah, didn't realize that.  I guess I bought mine before that became a feature so it's not like I've been shopping for a new console since then. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 18, 2012, 03:26:59 PM
Quote from: SunMo on June 18, 2012, 02:59:06 PM
i just don't get why it's telling me i'm less than 50% complete.

Just means there's more side crap that you could technically do, not that you're only done 50 percent of the story.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on June 18, 2012, 03:27:45 PM
i've been reading on teh google how to fix my disc read error that i've been having.  it's not the game because it's happening with games new and old.  it happens a few times in the beginning and then seems to work.  all the websites i go to just want you to pay for a guide to fix it.  anybody have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 18, 2012, 03:32:16 PM
i had that occasionally with EA Sports games.  It was solved when my xbox got the RROD and they sent over a new model.  Thats pretty much the only help i can provide, burn up the xbox, and call them for a replacement.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 29, 2012, 03:46:31 PM
Anyone get Madden 13, or plan on it? I picked it up the other day. I haven't really had time to give it a test drive, but it seems pretty standard issue. Some people are complaining that they ripped out Franchise by including components in their Connected Careers feature. Can't really say yet. I did try the demo, though, and the new physics engine seems a little weird and will take a little getting used to, I think.

I also tried the demo for NHL 13, which I thought was absolutely great. Even more realistic than last year, and that's saying something, because last year's installment was pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 29, 2012, 09:31:06 PM
I have zero time for gaming. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on August 29, 2012, 10:12:55 PM
I'm sure the new addition will free up lots of time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 13, 2012, 12:46:18 PM
I'm jonesing for a game.

Dark Souls 2 or Skyrim? 

Difficulty level: PS3

I'm leaning towards the former, having played Bethesda games plenty before.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 13, 2012, 07:13:43 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on August 29, 2012, 09:31:06 PM
I have zero time for gaming.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 13, 2012, 08:17:53 PM
I won't believe it until I spend another $40 on a game that I get less than ten hours out of in the first six months I own it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on October 13, 2012, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: Munson on October 13, 2012, 07:13:43 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on August 29, 2012, 09:31:06 PM
I have zero time for gaming.

No, that's me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 14, 2012, 01:02:34 AM
Try Dark Souls if you hate yourself and want to be punished virtually by dying over, and over, and over. Try Skyrim if you hate yourself for spending money on a game that just barely runs on a PS3, to the point where they can't get any of the DLC on there.

Try Dishonored if you like all the stabbity stabbing from Skyrim, but with more stealthing and steampunk that doesn't require you to visit caves.



edit: Jesus Christ, I can't stop playing XCOM. Send help.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 14, 2012, 07:10:45 AM
So Dark Souls really is that hard, huh?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on October 14, 2012, 08:26:09 AM
I just finished Transformers Fall of Cybertron. Decent game. Gonna trade it in for the new Assasins's Creed which takes place during the American Revolution.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 14, 2012, 09:30:35 AM
Dishonored sounds alright, but it's a brand new game, which puts it way out of my price range.

I think Dark Souls 2 is the best option....

on a different tack, Big  Brother:  what's a reasonable price to pay for a desktop/tower rig that will run modern games?  Minimum requirements?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 14, 2012, 01:16:01 PM
Dishonored might make a better rental, since FPS players have been blowing through it in 4 hours and completely ignoring stealth and exploration. Still, 4 hours is kinda short.

My three year old laptop still holds up playing new games. Since most games are built with consoles in mind, and consoles have been the same for seven years now, few games really require a super expensive PC. You could probably spend $900-$1200 for something that'll hold up to any game coming out in the next three years. Something with a new CPU, as much ram as you can afford, and a $200 video card should get you going. If you feel like being fancy, a solid state hard drive will speed up load times better than anything else for another $200.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 14, 2012, 01:19:04 PM
Thank you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 25, 2012, 06:25:05 PM
I think I've found my game:  Disgaea 4. 

Now, to find one for a reasonable price...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on October 25, 2012, 06:38:58 PM
Also, if you're really looking to hate yourself and humanity in particular, try Spec Ops: The Line.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 06, 2012, 11:45:14 AM
Hey all zero of you guys that play pc games, do you need an extra copy of DOTA 2? Valve for some reason is still trying to sell this game at $30, but they've given away about a billion copies of it now, two of them to me. I'd put it up on www.steamgifts.com but even they don't want any more copies.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on November 06, 2012, 05:37:13 PM
Thanks but no.

In other news, Disgaea 4 is queer, endearing, and extremely complicated.  It must be huge in Japan.

I like it well enough so far to keep playing after the first 6 or so hours I've dumped into it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 29, 2012, 02:01:52 PM
THQ is going broke and needs money, so they're doing a Humble THQ Bundle. (http://www.humblebundle.com/) Same as any other Humble Bundle, pay what you want, get a bunch of games. Beat the average price, you get more games.

I don't know about the Company of Heroes games, but Saints Row the Third, Darksiders, Metro 2033, and Red Faction: Armageddon are all worth picking up for $5.50.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 15, 2012, 01:44:40 PM
has anyone played this? plot sounds amazing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley,_Shut_Up_and_Jam:_Gaiden

QuoteThe game takes place in 2053, in "post-cyberpocalyptic Neo New York". Twelve years prior, Charles Barkley performed a powerful dunk called a Chaos Dunk at a basketball game, inadvertently killing most of the people in attendance. As a result, basketball was outlawed and many basketball players were hunted down and killed.[2]
In 2053, another Chaos Dunk is performed in Manhattan, killing millions. Barkley is blamed for the Chaos Dunk and is hunted by the B-Ball Removal Department, led by Michael Jordan.[2][4] Barkley is rescued by another outlaw referred to as the Ultimate Hellbane. Hellbane leads Barkley to the tomb of LeBron James, revealing that Hellbane's real name is Balthios, the great grandson of James. The ghost of James tells the two to seek the Cyberdwarf, who is hidden in New York's sewers. While searching for the Cyberdwarf, they are joined by a cybernetic Vince Carter, who has lost his memory. Upon finding Cyberdwarf, the four of them rush to a nearby church, where Barkley's son Hoopz is hiding. In the church, Jordan is holding Hoopz hostage. Cyberdwarf, looking at Hoopz, comments that Hoopz may be "The One"; this comment restores Carter's memory. He was killed along with many other basketball stars, but was rebuilt by the terrorist organization B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S. to kill Hoopz. Carter joins with Jordan, but the two are driven off by Barkley and his party.
Cyberdwarf theorizes that B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S. used a powerful basketball called the Ultimate B-Ball to perform the recent Chaos Dunk, so they travel to the old Spalding building to find a rumored extremely powerful basketball. There, they discover that such a ball had been created, dubbed the Hell B-Ball. This ball was so powerful that a janitor who mishandled it inadvertently performed a Chaos Dunk in the building years ago. With the Hell B-Ball in hand, the party seek out B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S.
They find the B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S. headquarters on the slave ship Necron 5. After freeing Carter from his programming and defeating Jordan in basketball combat, they find the leader of B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S., a shadowy version of Barkley created by the Ultimate B-Ball to destroy all life on Earth with a super-powerful Chaos Dunk, then repopulate the earth with Barkley clones. Shadow Barkley is defeated, but machinery on the ship is set to perform the Chaos Dunk without Shadow Barkley. Barkley stays behind as the rest of the party escapes from the Necron 5, then he performs another Chaos Dunk, destroying the ship and saving the earth.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 15, 2012, 01:51:38 PM
No, but they did just have a kickstarter for the sequel, The Magical Realms of Tír na nÓg: Escape from Necron 7 - Revenge of Cuchulainn: The Official Game of the Movie - Chapter 2 of the Hoopz Barkley SaGa (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/talesofgames/barkley-2-an-rpg-sequel-to-barkley-shut-up-and-jam)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 02, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
I'm not a gamer.  Usually the only time my xbox sees any action is if I've got people over and we drink enough to think that playing Rock Band is a great idea.  But my new found freedom has left me with a lot more down time during the day so I've been putting in a few hours each week into video games.  I beat the few that I had....Splinter Cell games, MLB 09, Madden 2010, Midnight Club Something or Other, and I've even worked my way to expert levels on most Rock Band songs on both drums and guitar.  So I got bored with all of them and bought a couple games that were on clearance for like $5 at Best Buy. 

NBA 12 - I haven't played a basketball video game since Double Dribble.  This game is pretty legit though.  Controls are seriously overwhelming but I'm getting the hang of it.  Might even pick up the next version they put out later this year.   

Army of Two - Was expecting something along the lines of Splinter Cell in terms of feel and appearance, but it's nothing like that.  Maybe I've been out of the game scene for too long, but this game really sucks.  Controls don't make sense and the game itself is just stupid.  I played it for like 20 minutes and gave up.  Aside from the fact that it was cheap, the only reason I even bought it was because I recognized the title from one of those Kate Upton "take a model to work" videos.  I figured if rappers were playing it, it must be good.  I should have figured that if it was on sale for $5 it must suck. 

What's a fun game I can waste part of my life playing? 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 02, 2013, 03:34:40 PM
Call of Duty and Gears of War can be pretty life consuming.

Apparently, The Walking Dead episodic game (not the one that just game out) is ridiculously good. A lot of comic readers I know say it's actually better than the comic. Pretty sure it's from telltale games, so look for that one.

You could always go the old school route, and buy an old nintendo and/or SuperNintendo off of ebay and play some of the old Super Mario/Donkey Kong games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on April 02, 2013, 04:52:31 PM
All three Gears of War's are great, BTW. Especially campaign wise. they're not super long, but the story is pretty good, and they definitely brought a new look to the shooter by going third person with it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 02, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
Far Cry 3 or the new Tomb Raider if you're looking for a first person shooter game, even if the shooting is magic. Skyrim if you want that but with shooting magic and and a save file that'll the 360 or ps3 can't handle after a few hours because these consoles are like a hundred years old now. Dishonored if you want that but with stealth and no save game problems.

Sleeping Dogs, Red Dead Redemption, or Grand Theft Auto 4 if you want an open world third person game where you drive/ride around dealing with a serious story. Saints Row the Third if you want all that, but a hot dog suit and fighting Luchadores instead of a serious story. Batman Arkham City if you want to Bat Grapple around the city being the goddamn Batman and sometimes Catwoman.

Gears of War or Mass Effect if you want to be a space dude shooting at aliens from behind chest high walls.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 02, 2013, 08:00:29 PM
Do yourself a favor and get the first Bioshock. It's the best next gen game and probably one of the top video games ever. Bioshock Infinite was just released, I'm going to pick it up real soon.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on April 03, 2013, 09:07:35 AM
Both Bioshock games were great, and they're cheap these days. Red Dead Redemption was good, too. Batman Arkham City was linear and fun. If you like the sports games, though, you should definitely pick up NHL13, it's a lot of fun to play and pretty realistic. I also liked the latest Fight Night that had a story mode.

Games like Skyrim might not be for you though if you don't play a lot. I find those games to take forever, and there's a lot of walking around and talking to people, which I don't even like to do in real life.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on April 03, 2013, 09:36:11 AM
check out the assassins creed series...you're kinda like me, i'll go through a spurt a few times a year where i'll play because i'm staying in a lot whether i'm sick or just trying to lay off the partying. they are easy to pick up with controls, quick story lines, but you can still play forever with all the little side missions if you want to.

also, ninja.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 04, 2013, 04:52:23 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on April 03, 2013, 09:36:11 AM
check out the assassins creed series...you're kinda like me, i'll go through a spurt a few times a year where i'll play because i'm staying in a lot whether i'm sick or just trying to lay off the partying. they are easy to pick up with controls, quick story lines, but you can still play forever with all the little side missions if you want to.

also, ninja.

This is why I want matty to be my life coach.  Good looking out.

I'll check Bioshock too, though.  I've heard nothing but good things about that one. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on April 29, 2013, 08:26:44 PM
Finished Bioshock Infinite. Good game, not as good as the original. The setting/music etc. is all top notch. Game play was decent, story was great. The Vigors weren't as good as the Plasmids (not even close).

Think I'm done with gaming. I'm just growing bored with it all. I know there's a next generation of consoles coming out but I might just pass.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 01, 2013, 10:36:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/tk136vD.gif)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 01, 2013, 11:36:23 AM
Although I'm not going to buy one, I can't wait for them to come out. There's been so little hardware advancement over the last seven or eight years that I can still play new games on my four year old laptop. I should still be able to play a couple more that come out this year, but after that anyone who wants to play a big budget game on their PC better start looking at a $500 video card and 16 gigs of ram.

But it isn't all bad for zesty old hardware. Steam has more decent indie games coming through Greenlight, like Hotline Miami and Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

Kickstarter has also been a nice way for cheaper games to get made, Especially since nerds who like older styled RPGs have more sense than money. Wasteland 2, a sequel to Planescape: Torment, Double Fine Adventures, Project Eternity, Divinity: Original Sin, Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Online,  FTL, Shovel Knight, and a bunch of other bullshtein you don't care about found enough people to donate millions of dollars to their development.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 01, 2013, 05:19:32 PM
I played Shadowrun as a table top RPG when I was a kid.  Interminable battles, but I really liked the game a lot.  Even the battle system, except for how long they took.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 01, 2013, 06:10:00 PM
From what I've seen they're looking to have runs last about fifteen to twenty minutes. That's the nice thing about using computers for all them dice rolls. Here's what it looks like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MiMjQwd2VE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UZNfXWwn2I
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on May 01, 2013, 06:52:15 PM
I've been thinking of investing in a sega genesis so I can play Centurion of Rome by EA. I remember liking that game back not long ago.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 09, 2013, 11:22:14 PM
I just can't tell you how much I'm anticipating this big stupid game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz8EDvU7pJc
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 21, 2013, 01:16:50 PM
Microsoft is showing off their new XBOX today, which they're calling XBOX ONE because they're great at numbering things. It is gigantic again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 21, 2013, 07:24:20 PM
Supposedly you have to download the disc to your HDD. Then it becomes obsolete. You can transfer it online at a cost. What a bunch of idiots. That's going to come back to bite them in the ass. If this is true I'm out.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 21, 2013, 09:20:59 PM
Games that aren't able to be resold have been the norm for years on PC, but the tradeoff is mods and better looking games. And no zesty motion controls, I guess.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 21, 2013, 09:29:33 PM
I watched part of the hour long intro. The system is pretty bad ass, motion and voice controls and you can switch to cable in the middle of playing a game. The thing is huge but I never understood why people gave a shtein about the size of the system. E3 should be interesting.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 10, 2013, 11:33:53 PM
Day 1 of E3 is over, and Sony unveiled their slanted PS4. No always on connection, no daily checking in, no mandatory camera watching you, indie games can get on it without signing an exclusivity deal, and here's their video to explain what to do about used games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kWSIFh8ICaA
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 13, 2013, 02:01:12 PM
I'm an xbox guy, but my god they're screwing the pooch on this.  They've essentially become Sony going into PS3.  Playstation is MS.  Nintendo still sucks. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 13, 2013, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on June 13, 2013, 02:01:12 PM
I'm an xbox guy, but my god they're screwing the pooch on this.  They've essentially become Sony going into PS3.  Playstation is MS.  Nintendo still sucks. 

Yep. Exactly what I thought about it. It's like Microsoft wants to lose the marketshare they gained the last go round. It's like the top dog at the time has to fail by hubris.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 13, 2013, 03:38:29 PM
I'm still just going to play PC games, so I don't care which console is better. All I really care about is that they're both using straight up PC hardware so maybe there won't be so many console games hastily ported to PC that are unplayable garbage.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on June 13, 2013, 03:46:20 PM
I'm playing the games less and less, so I'm not going to jump on either system right away. I'll see which way the wind is blowing after a bit to make sure that I'll be able to play with some friends online, then I'll make the call. My kid is a consideration now, too...but I'll take the same approach for him. He can slum it with his 360 for awhile.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 13, 2013, 04:27:04 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 13, 2013, 03:46:20 PM
I'm playing the games less and less, so I'm not going to jump on either system right away. I'll see which way the wind is blowing after a bit to make sure that I'll be able to play with some friends online, then I'll make the call. My kid is a consideration now, too...but I'll take the same approach for him. He can slum it with his 360 for awhile.
Same boat here.  I really just don't play as much as I did in the past.  A lot of that is tied to moving into the boonies, and not having high speed internet.  Comcast is doing the final 1/4 mile run to connect their fiber.  Hoping in the next month i'm up and running. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 13, 2013, 06:00:16 PM
I have no farging time to play anymore, but I've always been a Sony guy and I'm happy to see they are doing this right.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 19, 2013, 05:39:19 PM
Preorders for the XBox One were terrible, so Microsoft decided to scap all their DRM ideas and will just go with whatever it is they do with the 360.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 19, 2013, 06:14:17 PM
I'll probably have my 360 for another 5 years and I'll be in the 53rd season on franchise mode of NBA 2K12. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on July 11, 2013, 03:41:19 AM
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/07/the-worst-video-game-ever-created.html?mbid=gnep&google_editors_picks=true

Cool article.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 15, 2013, 04:52:46 PM
So I picked up a ps3 recently.  Looking at PS3's in general, its more like a PC than a gaming system.  The menus suck, but the gameplay is good.  Anyone familiar with some of the homebrew apps that are out there?  PSX Scene has links to the apps, but I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what they all do.  http://psx-scene.com/forums/category/ps3-apps-48/


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 16, 2013, 02:44:03 PM
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/07/the-most-exciting-part-of-nhl-14-will-be-nhl-94-anniversary-mode/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on July 16, 2013, 04:09:28 PM
I am looking forward to that mode as a change of pace, if I pick it up. The NHL series is always fun and solid. So good, though, that I'm not sure I need to pick it up every year. I'm a sucker for Madden because of the roster updates, but I usually just play friends on NHL, so that's not as much of an issue.

On another note, I played Bioshock: Infinite a couple of weeks ago. It's not a long game, but it's fun and Bioshock-y. If you liked Bioshock, it's definitely worth checking out. I took it out of the library, which was perfect...because while it was fun to play, I'm not sure how much replay value there is, overall.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on November 14, 2013, 08:22:23 AM
Anyone getting a next gen console? I'll probably wait till March and stick with the xbox.

Been playing AC4 black flag. Little repetitive at times but overall not bad.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 14, 2013, 08:51:54 AM
Quote from: SD on November 14, 2013, 08:22:23 AM
Anyone getting a next gen console? I'll probably wait till March and stick with the xbox.

Been playing AC4 black flag. Little repetitive at times but overall not bad.
I'm holding off for now.  PS4 really seems to again have zesty offerings game wise at launch.  Continuing with their trend since the PS2.  I'll probably end up with the xbox One roughly around then SD.  The system not being backwards compatible really has me just prepared to play out COD Ghosts until the next COD comes out, then I'll upgrade. 

Speaking of that, I picked up Battlefield 4, and COD Ghosts.  Battlefield 4's campaign is short as can be, beat it in 4 hours.  Omar(Michael K Williams) is in it, all together good story just too short.  Online play is typical crazyness of Battlefield.  I'm not really a fan. 

Ghosts campaign was longer but still short I think by COD standards.  Cool story, good graphics, GUNS!.  Online play feels completely different than Blackops II.  I'm still getting used to it, but the K7 is badace
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on November 14, 2013, 09:28:35 AM
I might pick one up in March, only if it's a great deal, for my kid's birthday. But I'm certainly not in any rush to get one. Probably Xbox One, but we'll see how things shake out  I don't personally play as much as I used to, and when I do, it's usually sports games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 14, 2013, 10:49:21 AM

i haven't really been paying attention to these new consoles yet but this looks pretty insane. Also, i saw the new nba game and you can barely tell it's not live tv. may have to get one of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUUsqhetX4
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 14, 2013, 10:56:42 AM
If you're getting an xbox, keep in mind you're paying an extra hundred dollars for a kinect that you won't be able to turn off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 14, 2013, 11:30:41 AM
wait, like the camera part is always on?

i'm paranoid enough as it is. pass.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 14, 2013, 11:36:43 AM
edit: Nevermind, they changed their mind on that one, but you're still paying to buy it.

http://reason.com/24-7/2013/08/13/microsoft-backs-off-on-xbox-one-camera-r
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 14, 2013, 12:58:18 PM
i have the ps3. got it after my 3rd xbox 360 burned out. i have never had an issue with the ps3 plus it was a BR player which was an added bonus. to me theres not a noticable difference ... maybe cause i dont spend hours and hours playing to notice but whatever im not upgrading to either till i see all the bugs are worked out.

game wise right now im playing madden, need for speed and thanks to my 6yr legos marvel superheros. (which is actually good)  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on November 14, 2013, 03:56:07 PM
Just gonna stick with the XBox360 for as long as I cant.

I'm not picking up COD Ghosts either....I still enjoy Black Ops II, and didn't by MW3 either.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 12, 2013, 05:17:27 PM
picked up GTA5 the other day. holy shtein this is most likley the most fun game i've ever played. amazing how pretty much everything is interactive.

In the last half hour I stole a plane, blew up a meth lab, got kicked out of a strip club for touching the girls too much, and now i just smoked something, went insane and had to kill the crazy clown in my head. i'm actually excited there is no home game this weekend so i can play this more.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: hbionic on December 12, 2013, 05:20:28 PM
Sounds like GrandTheftMatty.

It would be the greatest game ever created.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 12, 2013, 05:38:03 PM
Good Old Games (http://www.gog.com/news/free_games_fallout_fallout_2_and_fallout_tactics) is doing their Winter Sale and giving away the old Fallout games again. While they're at it, they're giving everyone a random game each day of the sale.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on December 13, 2013, 08:59:48 AM
Quote from: phattymatty on December 12, 2013, 05:17:27 PM
picked up GTA5 the other day. holy shtein this is most likley the most fun game i've ever played. amazing how pretty much everything is interactive.

In the last half hour I stole a plane, blew up a meth lab, got kicked out of a strip club for touching the girls too much, and now i just smoked something, went insane and had to kill the crazy clown in my head. i'm actually excited there is no home game this weekend so i can play this more.
See ya in 3 weeks.  Game is amazing, and Michael getting all high'ed up was awesome.  Had no clue it was coming. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on December 13, 2013, 12:33:40 PM
yeah it's so good. even the storyline is fun...normally i like to just run arund and farg shtein up.

whenever i save a trevor mission, he always wakes up with no clothes on for some reason, so most of my missions with him he's been being a total badass in tighty whities. makes me laugh.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on December 13, 2013, 12:53:36 PM
The last version of Madden I bought was 2010. I broke it out a few days ago and forgot that half the game was a farging Snickers ad. HOF Ingram is on the team and a glitch in the game has the commentators always calling him Antonio Gates.

I'm sure this was already discussed 4 years ago. 

I'm thinking of picking up Madden 25.  I'm sure the game play is fine, but am I going to be subjected to advertising or horrible halftime shows with that horse face Alex Flannigan? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 07, 2014, 06:37:41 PM
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn

Hey guys, remember Shaq-Fu? Do you want to help fund a sequel twenty years after the original came out? Do you love Shaq-Fu so much that you're willing to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to get to work on the game? Boy are you in farging luck!

The reward for the $500 donation is either Shaq following you on Instagram or getting to help write the music for the game, but not both you greedy icehole. At $600 Shaq will send you a personalized voicemail message. For $750, you get a video message instead, which is obviously a better deal, so you should probably get in on that ASAP. If you really want to live the Shaq-Fu dream, you can donate $6,500 to be a concept artist!
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 10, 2014, 08:49:35 AM
Picked up Saints Row IV the other day from Gamefly for 14 bucks.  I always forget how fun Saints Row games are, and the dialogue is always top notch.  On this one you get super powers so you can Jump like 30 stories, and do some Subzero freeze balls, telekenisis, etc. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoBAhcCLJoo
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 10, 2014, 10:34:52 AM
That game has the best ending of anything I can ever remember playing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on March 10, 2014, 10:44:17 AM
It's such an underrated series of games.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 02, 2014, 08:33:05 PM
Exclusive - Comcast nears deal to stream EA games to TVs: sources (http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/02/us-comcast-gaming-exclusive-idUSBREA410V920140502)

QuoteAfter two years of testing, Comcast and EA, are close to reaching an agreement to stream video games such as "FIFA" and "Madden," into the living rooms of some of Comcast's more-than 22 million customers across the United States, said the sources, who declined to speak publicly before a deal had been struck.

Comcast would make the games available on X1, a video operating system with apps and an interface that is considered the most sophisticated in the cable industry, the sources said. It features Internet applications, viewing recommendations and voice control.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 11, 2014, 07:15:24 PM
I was in desperate need of a way to waste fifteen minutes and hate people more, so I started playing Hearthstone. I'm not a big enough nerd to have played card battle games before, so I'm super bad at it, but I pull off bullshtein come from behind wins just often enough to keep me playing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 15, 2014, 06:01:13 PM
Microsoft buys Mojang (Minecraft) for $2.5 billion dollars.

Smart move, I think. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 16, 2014, 08:06:14 AM
Holy shtein, that's a ton of money.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 16, 2014, 09:12:24 AM
I must have grown up, i haven't played xbox in months. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 16, 2014, 09:17:04 AM
Yeah, I don't play much. I got the new Madden for my birthday and was pretty underwhelmed. If it wasn't a gift, I wouldn't have gotten it this year, and I used to love that.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 16, 2014, 09:24:20 AM
i actually thought Madden was pretty good this year, i'm happy with it.  the one issue i have is that i love to run no huddle with the eagles and they don't have any provisions for that other than you can audible and call 1 of four plays which is lame.  NCAA used to give you access to your whole playbook when running no huddle which was very cool.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 16, 2014, 09:31:06 AM
It's not bad this year in and of itself...but on the 360, it's almost exactly like last year which kind of makes it a $60 roster update. They've clearly moved on from the 360 in terms of development, which is understandable. I just don't play enough to rationalize getting a new gen console at this point. Maybe if a sale comes up or something. The idiotic lack of backward compatibility of last gen games with the new consoles doesn't help with that decision.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 16, 2014, 09:33:03 AM
I haven't played a game in a year, never finished the Pirates AC. Let my xbox live account expire. Anyone get one of the next gen systems? How do they compare? I played Forza at BB a few weeks ago on the xbox1 and graphically it was pretty amazing. Looks like the PS4 is outselling the xboxone.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on September 16, 2014, 09:41:32 AM
i have a 360 but i told my wife i wouldn't mind a PS4 for christmas.  i have a couple of friends who got one and like it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 16, 2014, 09:51:22 AM
I planned on getting a One, but from all accounts they're just not there at the development standpoint.  Maybe christmas time i'll get it, but I need to sell off a ps3 and one of my 360s just so they dont collect dust. 

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 16, 2014, 09:52:46 AM
Backwards compatability isn't a problem this time, everyone's re-releasing the games from the last systems again at full price, but with all the DLC you didn't want.

Nobody was prepared for this generation to start, and there's no games available. Unless you really need an overpriced blu-ray player, there's no point in picking one up until Christmas  '15.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 16, 2014, 10:03:54 AM
Exactly. I didn't pay full price for the games I have now. There's no way I'm shelling out $70 for the same shtein I already bought with a few more pixels. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 05, 2015, 05:22:49 AM
My 360 took a dump a couple months ago. Got a replacement from game stop for $75 but it has a kind of cheesy wood grain skin on it. Can those things just be peeled off easily, or will they tear apart and be a pain in the ass?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 27, 2015, 09:14:59 PM
i bought madden today because....i just happened to be walking by a gamestop. probably haven't bought it since like 2010 or something.

first thoughts are there are so many online options and shtein to do that it took me like 30 min to figure out how to play a regular game against the computer. i mean i'm sure the online stuff is cool but i just wanted to play a game.

played eagles vs falcons. won 77-42. bradford bruised his ribs in the second quarter but still came back to throw for 500 yards. demarco had 250 rushing. brandon graham had 4 sacks.

this game is super realistic.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 15, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
My daughter likes Mine Craft so I hooked up my 360 and bought her a copy. I haven't played a video game in 2 years. Was near a gamestop the other day so I went in. Saw there's a new Dragon Age out. I'm a few hours in, it's ok. Very open world. Really didn't like it much at first but now it's growing on me. Nothing will ever compare to the story/characters of the first one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 15, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Whatever you do, never ever try the second one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 15, 2015, 09:21:21 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 15, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Whatever you do, never ever try the second one.

Already made that mistake
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 15, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
If you like point and click shtein, check out the TellTale Walking Dead and Game of Thrones game. As good as the last couple seasons of Walking Dead have been, the game is insanely better than the show.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on September 15, 2015, 09:54:48 PM
Quote from: Munson on September 15, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
If you like point and click shtein, check out the TellTale Walking Dead and Game of Thrones game. As good as the last couple seasons of Walking Dead have been, the game is insanely better than the show.

Played both on my iphone. Only thing I hate about those games is waiting months for the next episode to be released. You forget all the shtein that happened. Can't wait to play the final chapter of GOT.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on September 15, 2015, 09:58:49 PM
Yeah the wait does suck. I got into the Walking Dead game after the entire first season came out, so I was able to binge on that, then play the 400 Days thing before having to play the waiting game with the 2nd season.

The latest Game of Thrones episode gutted me. Hate making those decisions.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on September 16, 2015, 08:15:45 AM
nerds  :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 16, 2015, 06:08:38 PM
Got a PS4 recently.

Rocket League is stupid fun.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 17, 2015, 09:47:29 AM
Nice. I don't play much anymore. I recently picked up the Xbox One as a gift for the kid; got a good deal on it. He doesn't play much either, thankfully. But when he does, might as be on the system that his friends use.

I have the new Madden and Batman: Arkham Knight for it. Picked up Halo: Master Chief collection for less than $20, so that's on its way. For whatever it's worth Madden is a significant upgrade from what it had been on the 360. Haven't played it online, though. Just Franchise mode to this point.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on September 17, 2015, 09:54:45 AM
I don't a whole lot. when I did I was into sports & some of the war games but I always binged on racing. couldn't get enough of need for speed or atv fury. we still have a PS3 original which is backwards compatible for PS2 and some PS1 games. my kid got into the Disney infinity games. talk about Disney milking the public.

recently got him the PS vita which is their portable unit. pretty cool. you can also connect to the PS3 for some things but haven't figured that out yet. you can play do even more on the PS4 with it. of course I got need for speed on it. pretty damn cool.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on September 26, 2015, 05:55:48 PM
Skulls of the Shogun is a fun little turn based strategy combat game, def. worth the money.  Just starting to investigate Terraria now.

Rocket League rewards practice.  It's a goofy ass game with immediate appeal to the rank novice, but it's very deep.  You can achieve a ridiculous level of skill and still have a blast.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 26, 2015, 05:57:50 PM
Terraria is fun, but requires reading through a wiki to figure it out or one or two people to play with. Playing alone gets boring fast.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on October 10, 2015, 01:08:30 PM
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-force-cant-stop-luke-skywalker-getting-pubstomped-into-paste/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pcgfb
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on October 10, 2015, 03:29:41 PM
I laughed. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on October 12, 2015, 08:29:54 AM
i haven't heard of that game but the article said it's in beta and coming out later.  it looks like it's kind of a COD for star wars? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on November 20, 2015, 07:59:13 AM
this is why the internet is magical. perfect music, amazing buildup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxSw6iDSujg
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 21, 2015, 10:06:54 PM
Dumb Fallout 4 shtein, you say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy-DQcI7byY
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 30, 2015, 08:32:57 AM
Decided to go with the PS4 for the lil guy (& me) ... Obvious choice given that he already has the PS Vita. Got the star wars battlefront bundle. Not bad, comes with 5 star wars games including battlefront.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 30, 2015, 11:21:07 AM
Been thinking about upgrading to Xbox 1, mostly because they are making it backwards compatible for 360 games, but the list of currently compatible games only includes a couple of mine and I don't have any on the list of probable games to be made compatible in the future, and that Star Wars bundle on ps4 is most appealing.

Can ps4 play bluray?  Pretty sure I remember that it does since it's Sony. What about 3d bluray? 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 30, 2015, 11:24:20 AM
Def plays bluray, not sure on 3d. Little bummed PS4 isn't backwards compatible at this time but I'm keeping our PS3 so I still have a system to play the games on.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 30, 2015, 12:18:26 PM
Xbox 1 wasn't backwards compatible either at first, so maybe Sony goes the same route eventually. And my understanding with xbox is that it's like an emulator. Not exactly sure how it impacts the games, but I guess that there are some lost functions or features.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 30, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
i don't even keep games long enough to care about backwards compatibility.  i usually play it until i either beat it or am sick of it and sell it ebay.  i think i have like 4 games in my collection which is a lot for me.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 30, 2015, 12:39:28 PM
the guy at game stop said PS4 will have some type of backwards play down the road but not sure how they will go about it. ill still keep the ps3 because we have some PS@ games we still like to play.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 30, 2015, 12:41:33 PM
Quote from: SunMo on November 30, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
i don't even keep games long enough to care about backwards compatibility.  i usually play it until i either beat it or am sick of it and sell it ebay.  i think i have like 4 games in my collection which is a lot for me.

i will def look to thin out my collection but i tend to be one that holds onto them. prob should think of putting some up on ebay.

im thinking of checking out gamefly .. anyone here use them ? is it worth it ?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 30, 2015, 12:45:57 PM
i used them years ago.  i think its good if you play regularly and you get through games relatively quickly.  i play maybe once or twice a week and i usually just do sports games that i play online so it wouldn't be good for me anymore
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 30, 2015, 12:46:33 PM
Gane Stop runs various promos for trade ins....couple weeks ago they were offering $100 store credit for 360 with 500gb hard drive. I probably should have jumped all over that because now it's down to $50. Oh well.

I doubt I'll keep 2 consoles though, so I'll either look for another trade in special or maybe just sell on CL or ebay.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on November 30, 2015, 12:50:16 PM
i always feel like i get ripped off after i leave gamestop.  it's easier because you go there and walk out with the money instead of having to wait for an ebay auction and then ship the item but you definitely get paid better on ebay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 30, 2015, 01:14:16 PM
I might check out gamefly mainly for games for my Lil guy,  but still buy occasionally cause I tend to keep my sports and racing games.




Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on November 30, 2015, 01:16:33 PM
I think $100 for a used 360 console is pretty reasonable. They definitely get you on game trade ins though, especially sports games...which is understandable, but still kind of shteiny.

But if I decide to trade my 360 in to them, I'll probably just turn in everything I've got and get as much store credit as I can to put towards a 1 or ps4.  Could takes days, weeks, or months to sell all my games on ebay.

Maybe I'll throw a bundle up on there to see if I get any takers.  What do you think a fair price would be for this:

XBox 360 slim with 500gb hard drive
3 wireless controllers
2 rechargeable battery packs
1 charging station (charges 2 controllers)
1 kinect
Rock Band 2 (with wireless guitar and wired mic. No drums)
Splinter Cell Conviction
NFS Most Wanted
Midnight Club LA
Assassin's Creed 3
Red Dead Redemption
Band Hero
Kinect Adventures
Kinect Game Party
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe
Splinter Cell Black List
Bass Pro The Strike (with wired fishing rod)
Guitar Hero 5 (with wireless guitar)
NBA 2k12
Ace Combat 6

$250?  More? Less?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 30, 2015, 01:22:01 PM
250 sounds reasonable to me but you prob want to check what similar bundles are going for.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on December 09, 2015, 09:16:39 AM
Quote from: smeags on November 30, 2015, 08:32:57 AM
Decided to go with the PS4 for the lil guy (& me) ... Obvious choice given that he already has the PS Vita. Got the star wars battlefront bundle. Not bad, comes with 5 star wars games including battlefront.

Went into gamestop the other day to grab a couple games, nba 2k15 & fifa 2015, noticed ps4 consoles were all discounted ... The one I got dropped $50. Brought my receipt up and got the discount. Turned around and grabbed COD BO3 with the coin.

Win.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 24, 2015, 05:05:59 PM
After my first 3 hours of play, I can tell that I'm going to donate hundreds of hours of my life to Blood Bowl 2.  Cool as farg.  I might even figure out a way to play online once I'm thoroughly bored by the AI.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 25, 2015, 08:45:33 AM
I put about 40 hours into Fallout 4 because I fargin' love Fallout. About 35 hours of that was just doing the main story, which is usually garbage in Bethesda's games, but it was actually pretty good. The shooting's fun, and the settlement building stuff is alright. I look forward to the next 660 hours I spend in it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on December 25, 2015, 02:29:02 PM
Quote from: Everyone Who Farged Chuggie's Mom on December 25, 2015, 08:45:33 AM
I look forward to the next 660 hours I spend in it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on December 28, 2015, 11:25:25 AM
 :-D :paranoid
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on December 30, 2015, 09:20:04 AM
So been a fan of video sports games since they started. Baseball has always been a fav and mlb the show my go to.

Anyway, took notice to how the crowds in the game reflect real life at CBP. During the run the place was packed, since then the crowd shots show less and less fans in the stands.


Oh and black ops III is sick.  :yay :yay

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 30, 2015, 11:06:27 AM
i opted for Battlefront as my online shooter game instead of Black Ops.  I really like it.  There are some really good game modes.  I swore off COD after the last one because i don't play enough to be good and i hate getting owned by a punch of shtein talking punks. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on December 30, 2015, 11:58:52 AM
I rarely play online anymore. Havent playes steady since the ps2 days. That said, my cousin and a couple friends have the same ps4 games so I might check it out again.

And battlefront is awesome.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SunMo on December 30, 2015, 12:07:40 PM
i love playing online, i just hate hearing people talk.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on December 31, 2015, 08:04:30 AM
Yeah I may check it out this weekend. Be fun to play friends again.

Man I remember the days before online play, bunch of guys drinking and betting on head to head games. Blades of Steel made me some coin.



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on January 12, 2016, 09:53:18 AM
Good thing I got the ps4 for the Lil guy at christmas because the ps3 just died after 12yrs. Now I have a bunch of games I need to get rid of.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 30, 2016, 08:07:12 AM
Anyone paying any attention to the EVE war?  I don't know much but I think it's fascinating.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 30, 2016, 09:27:29 AM
i got an xbox one recently. buddy at work gave me a bunch of games. holy shtein is there some dark farged up stuff out there now. played some game called Witcher...about an hour in there's a storyline about a woman who had a miscarriage and then since they didn't give the fetus a proper burial the fetus comes back as this monster called a botchling. then i have to kill it again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 30, 2016, 11:17:22 AM
Yeah, there's a lot of extreme gore in the mainstream games. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 01, 2016, 08:43:54 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoL1NRh8JOI
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on April 01, 2016, 10:46:44 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 30, 2016, 08:07:12 AM
Anyone paying any attention to the EVE war?  I don't know much but I think it's fascinating.

Not only have I not been paying attention to it, I don't even know what it is.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on April 01, 2016, 10:54:32 AM
It's an online space RPG.  Battle ships, etc.   The scale is staggering.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eve_Online

They're having easily the largest pvp battle/war ever in online gaming at the moment, following several years of "peace." 

http://www.pcgamer.com/eve-online-is-apparently-hurtling-towards-another-massive-war/
http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/31/11334014/eve-online-war


I don't play this game but I don't think you have to play it to be agog at the phenomenon. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on April 01, 2016, 12:32:50 PM
It sounds cooler than it is. Playing it is more like doing spreadsheets over a pretty background, but you get some amazing stories like this stuff.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on May 31, 2016, 07:37:28 PM
They're coming out with an xboxone slim so the price of all xboxone consoles dropped $50. Aside from the odd game here and there I haven't played much over the past 2-3 years. Found a good bundle deal, 1 TB xboxone, a controller, and 5 games (Halo 5, new GOW, AC Unity, and two downloads) for $319. I figured what the hell.

Here's my question: I have a 65' inch samsung in my living room. All the cable stuff (boxes/wires etc) are ran into the wall, so all you see is the tv. There's an eye device that comes from the cable box that catches the signal. From what I understand the xboxone doesn't have the eye device, anyone have one behind a wall and does it pick up the signal? The wall isn't concrete or anything, just a slab of sheet rock.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 09, 2016, 08:27:38 PM
Somebody done goofed and Fallout 4 was free for a little while on the xbox store.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on June 10, 2016, 08:20:35 AM
bill won't be happy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Don Ho on July 12, 2016, 03:16:44 AM
Pokemon Go is taking over this island!  Worse year of my life was when my son was into that shtein back in the late 90's. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on July 12, 2016, 07:26:20 AM
Apparently it's taking over everywhere. It's like geo-caching, but you get fake Pokémon cards instead of actual trinkets. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 12, 2016, 07:30:44 AM
wish I had bought Nintendo stock two weeks ago
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on July 12, 2016, 09:27:30 AM
the same adults that are walking around getting hit by cars over this game are voting for our next POTUS.

and you wonder why ...
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 12, 2016, 09:36:47 AM
At least they're getting out and moving.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on July 12, 2016, 10:07:01 AM
you always find the silver lining.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 09:55:57 AM
this would be cool except it looks like they put og tecmo not superbowl which is an all time awful decision

http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/14/12187296/nintendo-nes-classic-edition-announced-price-games
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: QB Eagles on July 14, 2016, 09:59:02 AM
That was my first reaction as well.

My guess is some point they'll release an expansion or a different edition with different games. Maybe there are licensing issues with TSB or they just miscalculated that people won't want to play with 1990 rosters.

I suspect this will be a runaway success like their Pokemon Go game. I'm deep into emulation of old games and have my own setup, but a device like this makes it dead simple for anyone.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:07:26 AM
yeah i have a working original nes so it doesnt really effect me but its just stupid....i would sort of get it if they just wanted to initially put out the original versions of games to start out 100% throwback but they put out three mario brothers on it

and yeah it should do great...especially at that price point...it is dirt cheap...do you know if you will be able to play online against other people?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on July 14, 2016, 10:09:19 AM
online play for those old games would be epic.

excellent that I can run this through our Wii U.  :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:17:59 AM
it wont be epic because they dont have any good sports games on it...and who plays non sports video games....even as a kid i didnt do that
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: QB Eagles on July 14, 2016, 10:22:18 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:07:26 AM
do you know if you will be able to play online against other people?

I'm not seeing any kind of network connectivity on this thing, but I think everything we know so far is based on a rather sparse press release so who knows what Nintendo has planned for this.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on July 14, 2016, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:17:59 AM
it wont be epic because they dont have any good sports games on it...and who plays non sports video games....even as a kid i didnt do that

2/3's of the world that do say hi.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on July 14, 2016, 10:27:16 AM
Quote from: QB Eagles on July 14, 2016, 10:22:18 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:07:26 AM
do you know if you will be able to play online against other people?

I'm not seeing any kind of network connectivity on this thing, but I think everything we know so far is based on a rather sparse press release so who knows what Nintendo has planned for this.
if they do have some type of network connectivity, I would think there would be a way to expand the game titles down the road.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:34:41 AM
Quote from: smeags on July 14, 2016, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:17:59 AM
it wont be epic because they dont have any good sports games on it...and who plays non sports video games....even as a kid i didnt do that

2/3's of the world that do say hi.

I would guesstimate 66% of humans are awful people so that number makes all the sense in the world
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 14, 2016, 01:30:39 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:34:41 AM
Quote from: smeags on July 14, 2016, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 10:17:59 AM
it wont be epic because they dont have any good sports games on it...and who plays non sports video games....even as a kid i didnt do that

2/3's of the world that do say hi.

I would guesstimate 66% of humans are awful people so that number makes all the sense in the world

Chex Quest, a 1996 Doom mod created to advertise cereal, is getting an HD remake (http://www.zam.com/article/790/chex-quest-a-1996-doom-mod-created-to-advertise-cereal-is-getting-an-hd-remake)

Now what?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on July 14, 2016, 01:42:21 PM
obviously if you eat chex cereal you're an awful person.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 14, 2016, 05:22:01 PM
pokemon go as dumb as it may seem is a revolutionary step in mobile video gaming and virtual reality. the first of many.

that NES is just a smaller version of 30 year old technology?

i still love super techmo bowl too but they couldn't be any more different.

this may be popular for 30 and 40 year olds for nostalgia reasons but no one else is going to want to play that old shtein.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 05:30:22 PM
I'd watch that idiot dorenbus perform a magic trick before I did anything pokeman
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 14, 2016, 06:02:40 PM
they might do ok without your support.

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: QB Eagles on July 14, 2016, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on July 14, 2016, 05:22:01 PMthat NES is just a smaller version of 30 year old technology?

Other than the controllers I doubt it has any hardware in common with the NES. It's almost certainly a Raspberry Pi or similar device running an emulator. Doubt they'd even be able to source the parts if they wanted to make more real NES consoles.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 06:07:50 PM
have to admit not having to blow into the cartridges is going to be missed
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on July 14, 2016, 06:17:06 PM
Quote from: QB Eagles on July 14, 2016, 06:03:27 PM

Other than the controllers I doubt it has any hardware in common with the NES. It's almost certainly a Raspberry Pi or similar device running an emulator. Doubt they'd even be able to source the parts if they wanted to make more real NES consoles.

well yeah i understand it's a replica of what technology looked like 30 years ago. i get it that that's the whole point. just saying i don't seen a big market at all other than nostalgia.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: ice grillin you on July 14, 2016, 06:26:44 PM
I don't think nostalgia is the right word because a lot of people validly love the older games...but yeah its not going to be a giant seller....its akin to mitchell and ness putting out a ronnie lott replica...its not going to be the number one selling nfl jersey but to a particular market its going to blow up
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 14, 2016, 07:14:20 PM
Companies have been selling these kinds of things for decades. I got my dad an Atari one years ago.

Also, you can just get an emulator and play them without buying some plastic box.

Meanwhile, even without IGY's seal of approval, Pokemon Go is more popular than Twitter and more googled than porn.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on January 23, 2017, 03:26:51 PM
so my lil guy traded in his wii u and games and got $240 for them. turned around and got a nice xbox one s bundle for $260. not a bad deal.

for you xbox guys, what system exclusive games do you recommend ? (we still have ps4)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on January 23, 2017, 03:51:42 PM
I bought an xboxone about a year ago I think I've played it for maybe 3 hours.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 23, 2017, 04:16:30 PM
We just bought one sometime between Thanksgiving and Xmas.  Most of my Xbox time is currently spent on The Division.  Also bought Star Wars Battlefront, some Assassins Creed game, and Halo: Master Chief Chronicles....or something like that.  It's got like 4 or 5 Halo games in it.  Haven't played much of that one so far though.  Started to, but just couldn't get into it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on January 23, 2017, 04:20:56 PM
we have battlefront on PS4. im not that big on it, but i love all the war games. call of duty etc...i did get hooked on this game, rocket league.

have a feeling i will be playing the PS4 mainly and the lil guy will use the xbox because all his friends play that online.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 23, 2017, 04:27:17 PM
I need to active Xbox Live or Gold or whatever the hell it's called in order to really get into Battlefront, since the game isn't really playable outside of some training missions and 1 on 1 capture the flag type options.  I've got a friends and family pass to the Microsoft online store, so I can get a 2yr membership for like $40, just been too lazy/cheap to activate it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on January 23, 2017, 04:57:37 PM
Gears of War...all the old games can be played on the 1 now and the latest installment is a good continution of the story
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on January 24, 2017, 10:05:26 AM
this xbox 1S bundle came with COD advanced warfare, destiny & battlefield-hardline. we already played CODAW on PS4 but now my lil guy can play his friends online with it.



Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on January 30, 2017, 08:07:27 AM
Quote from: smeags on January 24, 2017, 10:05:26 AM
this xbox 1S bundle came with COD advanced warfare, destiny & battlefield-hardline. we already played CODAW on PS4 but now my lil guy can play his friends online with it.

well the system came in the other day and it's really nice. played COD a few times but we got a bonus. it's a refurbished unit and I guess they were testing it with halo 5, but forgot to take the game out. winner !

I went and got forza horizon 3 and madden 17. madden of course is awesome, but so forza, really enjoying it so far.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 04, 2017, 10:49:48 PM
The weather has been shtein this week so I dusted off the Xbox one and played some games. There are a lot of backward capatable games now. I downloaded the new Walking Dead game, it's similar to the other two, but they've only released two chapters so far. The Force Unleashed was free so I downloaded that and finished it.

There aren't many new games that interest me, and the ones that do are $60 so I'll hold off until they come down in price. I picked up the remastered Bioshock for $40. Comes with part 1 and 2 and Infinite. Still one of the best games ever.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on March 05, 2017, 02:24:01 AM
The new Walking Dead Telltale is out? shtein did not realize that. Loved the first two seasons, never played the michonne spinoff. Did it tie into Season 3/Clem's story at all or can I just skip it altogether and start the new season?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 05, 2017, 06:01:58 AM
Clem's in it as well as some other familiar show/comic characters. Clem's not the main character. You can start from scratch and not miss a thing.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 05, 2017, 08:26:12 AM
I joined a tournament of good coaches, and won my first "competetive" Blood Bowl game yesterday.  I was unreasonably pleased with myself all day afterwards.

To be honest, I'm still elated.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on March 05, 2017, 09:26:00 AM
Nice. My Blood Bowl strategy is always play orcs and smash things. It isn't a great strategy, but I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on March 05, 2017, 12:47:45 PM
Quote from: SD on March 05, 2017, 06:01:58 AM
Clem's in it as well as some other familiar show/comic characters. Clem's not the main character. You can start from scratch and not miss a thing.
Just realized my post wasn't very clear...was Clem and/or anyone related to the main story in the michonne spin off? Because my post wasn't clear I now can't tell if you're talking about the Michonne spinoff or the apparently newly released Season 3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 05, 2017, 01:19:37 PM
I'm talking about the newly released season 3. I didn't know there was a Michonne spin off.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on June 30, 2017, 08:49:54 AM
got the crash bandicoot trilogy last night for ps4. nerd heaven !
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on June 30, 2017, 01:46:18 PM
Nice. I'm still waiting for a new Splinter Cell to drop or for them to make 360 versions backwards compatible. When I traded in my 360, I held onto the couple of SC games I had just in case.  I don't think it's going to happen though.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on August 17, 2017, 09:34:39 PM
https://gfycat.com/PlumpOpulentClingfish
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Sgt PSN on August 18, 2017, 12:00:33 AM
That's awesome
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on August 18, 2017, 07:58:57 AM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on August 18, 2017, 08:33:50 AM
I got bored and bought Skyrim for PS4.  (yes, I know...consoles are for chumps.  gimme 2k for a gaming system and I'll join the master race, until then I have to slum it with the proles).

It might have been more accurate marketing to call it an inventory management and crafting game rather than an RPG.

I'm a make me some cool armors tho
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on August 18, 2017, 11:53:59 AM
rock on
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 07, 2017, 05:57:04 PM
Telltale's The Walking Dead: Season 1 is free right now on Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-walking-dead-season-1?linkID=&mcID=102:59b0607de1b82991626250b9:ot:56de85e8733462ca8978a7e8:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017_09_07_EndOfSummer2017WalkingDeadS1_store&utm_content=Banner). If any of you are still interested in zombie bullshtein, but would like to see a decent story set in zombie bullshtein, go get it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on September 07, 2017, 06:21:11 PM
Madden 18 isn't a worthy upgrade over 17....wait for a sale. It hasn't been a significant upgrade in years, but this year especially so in my opinion, and I've played it for decades. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 22, 2018, 09:49:27 PM
the entire post is worth a read but if you can't stand to read a few paragraphs, the tl;dr (long enough in its own right, it must be said) is an excellent summary nevertheless and copied below.  I find this shtein fascinating. 

https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7sa25p/after_15_years_eve_online_is_having_its_first/

for example: 
QuoteTheir leader ... had built the largest and most organized online gaming organization on the internet, with an estimated member count exceeding 15,000 people, and capable of summoning over 1,000 players to login to the game at a moment's notice.

Like, holy crap.  This is some William Gibson shtein here.  All i can say is, I am clueless about what goes on in the world.  I think I want ammo and canned food.


Quotetl;dr: Four years ago there was an EVE battle where $300,000 worth of stuff was destroyed, and it made the news. After that battle, EVE's greatest player, The Mittani, made a bunch of money selling out his massive 15,000 person super-organized gaming community to other games for cash. This went well, but then he tried to raise $150,000 in a kickstarter to get Sci-Fi Author Jeff Edwards to write a book about himself and a famous war he won in EVE Online. The rest of the EVE player community revolted against this idea, the kickstarter fell short in spectacular fashion, and the community then united to destroy The Mittani's EVE empire once and for all, bank rolled by a massive EVE casino run by one guy. Towards the end of that war, the guy who ran that casino was banned because the CS:GO gambling scandal made the game company behind EVE afraid of lawsuits related to gambling. With no money bankrolling them, the EVE community split apart before they could deal the final blow, and now 15 months later, EVE's greatest player is back for revenge in what could be EVE Online's first $1,000,000 battle.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 22, 2018, 09:52:42 PM
EVE is basically a spreadsheet simulator with spaceships. Reading about the stuff that happens is way more interesting than actually playing the game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 22, 2018, 10:05:24 PM
Oh, it sounds awful.  Still.  WTF. 

I'm impressed by the migratory nature of this clan.  When a clan moves across games, it's more of a gang, isn't it?  And the gambling angle is interesting, too. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 22, 2018, 10:11:20 PM
In most games, yes. EVE's servers can't actually handle any kind of large scale fights, so you wind up with something more like a slideshow than a video game. Anyone not involved that's unfortunate enough to be in the same area probably isn't have a good time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on May 11, 2018, 08:35:39 AM
fat kid playing ping pong was a nice laugh to start my day this morning.   and the girl softball player at around 2:10 hahaha.


https://kotaku.com/vr-is-a-real-trip-1825935503
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 14, 2018, 12:38:09 PM
so I got nba 2k19 for xbox. its really taking away from my tv show time.  :yay :yay
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on November 14, 2018, 02:06:28 PM
Does anyone here play Fallout?  I saw the commercial and it looked weird, so I did some research into it and it only got weirder and more confusing.  I literally have no idea what the game is or how to play it. 

Nor will I because I'm old and white. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 14, 2018, 02:18:01 PM
This one is an online-only mess. It's a bad game if you're only concerned about the gameplay, and shteins on the lore if you care about Fallout.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on November 14, 2018, 02:28:39 PM
The comments I was reading were reminiscent of Star Trek rage over canon.  I was amused but I felt bad for the people who actually give a shtein about it.  Anything to make a buck, I suppose. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 14, 2018, 03:25:28 PM
This is definitely the Star Trek Discovery of the franchise.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 14, 2018, 03:37:55 PM
could be worse. could be the deep space 9 of the franchise.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 14, 2018, 03:46:54 PM
I will fight you.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: smeags on November 14, 2018, 04:04:16 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on November 23, 2018, 11:44:01 AM
So, Fallout 76 has been out like a week, maybe two at this point? It's already on sale for $40. This is the hardest a Bethesda game has ever bombed, and it'll probably be free to play next year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Rome on November 23, 2018, 11:46:37 AM
DS9 was the best ST of the post TNG series.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 06, 2018, 08:47:18 PM
This game keeps getting worse. I wouldn't bring it up again, except that the Customer Support system is broken, leading to people being able to see everyone else's tickets, including their name, address, and credit card information.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 06, 2018, 10:46:01 PM
I'm enjoying Valkyria Chronicles 4
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 02, 2019, 08:28:35 AM
Latest game that's captured my attention for more than two or three sessions:  Armello.  Turn based strategy kind of thing, really just a board game that was designed for screens rather than tabletop, because to play it in real life you'd have so many dice and cards and shtein that it would be ridiculous.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 02, 2019, 08:54:32 AM
I've got some friends that love it. I didn't really care for it, but they're having a good time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on June 02, 2019, 10:06:54 AM
I have yet to venture into multiplayer.  I usually don't play vs. other people because inevitably, other people do nothing but play whatever game it is I'm trying out, and it's just not fun to be annihilated every attempt. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on June 02, 2019, 10:09:25 AM
My buddy got me hooked on Apex Legends last weekend. Apparently it is a superior form of Fortnite
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 02, 2019, 11:10:41 AM
It's Fortnite where when you shoot somebody they don't turn into a seven story tower that flosses on your corpse.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: QB Eagles on June 02, 2019, 12:12:14 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on June 02, 2019, 10:06:54 AM
I have yet to venture into multiplayer.  I usually don't play vs. other people because inevitably, other people do nothing but play whatever game it is I'm trying out, and it's just not fun to be annihilated every attempt. 

This is me with any game. Local multiplayer with a friend, sure that's a lot of fun. Online multiplayer with a bunch of 10 year olds shteinting all over me, no thanks.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Munson on June 02, 2019, 03:16:58 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on June 02, 2019, 11:10:41 AM
It's Fortnite where when you shoot somebody they don't turn into a seven story tower that flosses on your corpse.

Lmao....sounds like I'm happy I never played it.

It's all my students have talked about for the last year
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 09, 2019, 08:21:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIcTM8WXFjk

I don't get excited about many games these days, but I'm super excited about this one.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Eagles_Legendz on June 09, 2019, 09:07:31 PM
I played the Witcher 3 a few months ago.  It was the first game I've really enjoyed in a long time.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on September 10, 2019, 07:35:03 PM
https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1171494826333749248
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 15, 2020, 10:44:15 PM
any rogelike fans here?

Have been playing Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup lately.  Brutal.  i can't stop.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on February 16, 2020, 06:33:04 AM
Wow, that's the most Rogue-like roguelike I've seen since the 90s.

I've got some friends who live those games, can't really get into them myself. I've been trying out some games I own that my PC just can't handle on Nvidia's new streaming thing. (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/) It's got a free tier you can play for an hour at a time that'll probably go away next year. It's pretty nice, fast enough that the games are actually playable.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on February 16, 2020, 08:13:54 AM
I read about that service and others like it.  Seems like the future to me.  Nevermind going to the store to purchase a disc, nevermind even downloading a game...just pay the fee and play.

This Dungeon Crawl is unforgiving.  I can't get past level 12 or so...and that's not even halfway.  But I can't stop trying either.  Old fashioned fun, hours melting away.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on March 28, 2020, 07:37:41 AM
people got a lot of time on their hands, why not build the earth to scale in minecraft?

https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/build-the-earth

Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on March 28, 2020, 12:33:18 PM
i've been sucked into Division 2 the last week.  it's an apocalyptic game set in DC where a virus wiped everything out.  fargy creepy how realistic is.

the entire city is an exact replica down to the inside of buildings.  was farging around in the portrait gallery and even the farging benches inside in the courtyard are perfect. 

insane game.  i'm gonna be prepared in a few months when it all comes true.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 28, 2020, 03:04:43 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on March 28, 2020, 07:37:41 AM
people got a lot of time on their hands, why not build the earth to scale in minecraft?

https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/build-the-earth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XcKBmdfpWs
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 16, 2020, 10:06:14 AM
Anyone play Front Office Football?  or any other football sim game, like Strat-O-Matic?
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 19, 2020, 08:34:13 PM
I occasionally click on a League of Legends highlight thread or gif...I don't know why i do this...I never once have understood wtf I'm looking at, or any of the comments about it. 
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 19, 2020, 09:49:05 PM
I know the rough basics of it, I have some friends that are into it. It's toxic as farg and completely hostile to new people.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 19, 2020, 10:08:15 PM
Is there some skill to it?  All I know is that something incredible is supposedly going on but all I see is little figures spinning and some pretty colors flying about... Like every time I look at one.   I have zero interest in playing but what interests me it's that usually when I peek into a game world I don't know to see a highlight I can usually did something about what makes it s highlight... Not the case with league
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 19, 2020, 10:18:38 PM
If you've played RTS games like Starcraft, you've got an idea of what skills you need.  It's 5v5, you control one hero, you have to kill the CPU mobs to get money to buy equipment so you can kill stuff more gooder. You get more money for killing players, so if someone starts losing their matchup a lot it snowballs pretty quick. You have to know what equipment you're buying because that lets you build to fancier equipment, what your opponents are building towards, and actually communicate and cooperate with your team. The last part is where the game falls apart.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 20, 2020, 07:05:55 AM
Ah, much obliged.  I missed the 5v5 part.  I thought everything I was seeing was a player.  I gather it's an expensive game to be invested in.  And it's not news that it's full of toxic chat.  I stopped playing games that require rapid button pressing/timing/18 Dex...will never play this one.

Speaking of games, and off topic, but who wants a D&D thread, I fell into a set of circa '83 books, including Player, DM, and Expert rules, and a few of the original modules.  I'm walking my 10 yeard old through the first "choose your own" thing, and he'll soon be rolling his first character.  My evangelical Catholic mother-in-law is going to be very disappoint.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on July 20, 2020, 09:42:24 AM
I used to love D&D back in the day ('83 would have been in my wheelhouse for it).  I guess the TV show Stranger Things (my daughter loves this) has brought it back into vogue.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on July 20, 2020, 10:09:09 AM
It's been gaining currency for a while now, long before that show.  Like board games, there has been a long running increase in pasttimes that bring people together.  A lot of us want contact and companionship in real life, not just virtually.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on July 20, 2020, 10:26:33 AM
Celebrity nerds were the start of it. Will Wheaton has (had) a youtube channel all about playing board games and D&D with minor celebrities. That expanded out into The McElroy brothers being non-threatening weirdos and voice actor Matt Mercer running their own campaigns that people loved watching.

Now everyone is streaming their campaigns on the Twitch or the youtubes.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 30, 2020, 06:43:42 PM
So if anyone was looking to get this year's Madden, fargin' dont.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/235526600383397890/749761016337793064/Screenshot_57.png)
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Zanshin on October 07, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on August 30, 2020, 06:43:42 PM
So if anyone was looking to get this year's Madden, fargin' dont.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/235526600383397890/749761016337793064/Screenshot_57.png)

Someone bought me last year's edition, or I wouldn't even have that...and I was a die-hard player for decades. No innovation beyond pandering to microtransactions to make even more money. I daresay they had better features and comparable gameplay dating back to the early 2000s.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 18, 2020, 03:41:39 PM
Haven't turned on my Xbox since 2017. Read about this game pass deal...it's currently $1 for the first 3 months then $14.99 a month after and you can cancel anytime. There's a ton of games on there so I'm jumping back in since I'm off until the 30th.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 18, 2020, 03:58:54 PM
Game pass is the best entertainment deal in the world right now, even at full price.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 19, 2020, 02:21:53 AM
n/a
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 19, 2020, 02:23:18 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on December 18, 2020, 03:58:54 PM
Game pass is the best entertainment deal in the world right now, even at full price.

From about the time I posted that until now I've been playing Jedi Fallen Order. Wasn't a fan at first but once you get used to everything it gets better. It's more of a prince of Persia/Assassins Creed knock off than it is a Star Wars game.

Any game recommendations? I downloaded Batman even though I heard it was so so (I was a fan if Arkham Asylum)...plan on hitting up the Gears of Wars games too...forget where I left off it's been so long
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 19, 2020, 10:20:58 AM
Alien: Isolation is a pretty good survival horror game. It's probably the only time the Alien license has been put to good use since Aliens.

The Halo games got remastered, they're on there.

The new Doom games are fun and lean into the idea that all of Hell is terrified of one space marine.

A Plague Tale is a little rough on the voice acting, but pretty good.

Hellblade is an amazing story with the best mocap I've ever seen anywhere.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 19, 2020, 10:43:40 AM
Nice 👍

I'll probably do a Halo replay (1-4 and Reach) at some point. Infinite looks great.

Doom has always been hit or miss with me but I'll check it out

Had to look up what mocap means.


Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 31, 2020, 03:15:14 PM
Apparently, Farmville is shutting down.  My mother will be devastated.

https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1344621592073089024
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 31, 2020, 03:24:47 PM
All the Flash games are doing away at midnight. It's no longer being supported.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on December 31, 2020, 03:27:58 PM
Our family got a Switch for Christmas. 

Breath of the Wild is great.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 31, 2020, 03:50:37 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 31, 2020, 03:27:58 PM
Our family got a Switch for Christmas. 

Breath of the Wild is great.

My 13-year-old got one from her brother.  We'll never see her again.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on December 31, 2020, 04:45:57 PM
Animal Crossing got me through March to July this year.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on May 15, 2021, 10:02:10 PM
XBox Game Pass (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-game-pass-ultimate/cfq7ttc0khs0) is doing another deal with three months for one dollar. Still the best deal in video games. I'm using it to finally play through Wasteland 3.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on December 27, 2021, 07:49:39 PM
Use/lose leave so off till 3rd. Have time to kill and game pass was $1 for the first month so downloaded Halo infinite. Replayed all the Halo games with game pass last year except for 5 because it's so awful. 343 thankfully went back to Master Chief and the Bungie style game play with some add ins and really nailed this game. Took a bit of getting used to the new controls and had to lower the sensitivity levels to zero because master chiefs movements were borderline giving me a seizure.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on January 08, 2022, 03:18:41 PM
Friends are better than money.

I can't deal with the rigamarole to get a PS5 and I refuse to pay a scalper, but I have a friend who can deal with it, takes the whole thing as a challenge as it were.  I asked him to help.

6 weeks and an amazing amount of effort on his part later, there's a brand new PS5 w/ optical drive under my Christmas tree...a bit late as we were trying for Christmas, but on balance, still f'n impressive.  The children haven't noticed the big box at the back of the tree, of course.  Tonight we'll take Christmas down and pack it away, at some point during which they'll notice that Santa left a present (or two: I got a second controller as well) we never opened.

I think they'll be happy.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on January 08, 2022, 03:55:39 PM
The good news is there's no disappointment that it can't be updated and activated on Christmas day because the servers are down. The bad news is there's no games to buy for it yet that aren't just PS4 games. There's still Fortnite and Rocket League, at least.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: Diomedes on May 31, 2022, 10:54:24 PM
Hades is a great game.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on June 01, 2022, 11:35:30 AM
Quote from: General_Failure on May 15, 2021, 10:02:10 PM
XBox Game Pass (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/xbox-game-pass-ultimate/cfq7ttc0khs0) is doing another deal with three months for one dollar. Still the best deal in video games. I'm using it to finally play through Wasteland 3.

do you know the game pass "hack"?  you can essentially upgrade to game pass ultimate for $1 basically forever, I've been doing it for about 5 years. 

when your new deal expires, you buy regular gold subscription for pretty cheap, maybe $15 for the year or something.  then it let's you upgrade the entire year to ultimate for $1.  you can actually do it for up to 3 years or however long your gold subscription is for a total of $1. 

I didn't explain that well but follow this, I can confirm that it still works I just did it a few weeks ago:
https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/comments/j16ljh/can_someone_explain_to_me_how_the_36_month_1/
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on June 01, 2022, 11:36:11 AM
I didn't realize I responded to a year old comment but regardless it works.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on June 01, 2022, 07:37:16 PM
Yeah, I do it every now and then when there's something I want to play on it.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: phattymatty on June 01, 2022, 10:27:15 PM
I got the X Series last year and the graphics are insane.  I really have only played nba 2k for like the last 5 years but every now and then I pop in the Flight Simulator game and it's incredible to look at.  I don't have the patience for that type of game but I'll just fly over a city that I know and crash into some buildings. 

Also Avengers is free on game pass.  Pretty fun if you're into MCU.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: General_Failure on August 26, 2022, 07:49:47 AM
https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1563120745428856833

Microsoft kicked off a string of buyouts at the start of covid when every company suddenly had too much cash. Bethesda, the publisher for Skyrim, Doom, and Dishonored, went for $75 billion, so it'll be terrifying interesting to see what EA goes for right now.
Title: Re: Video game thread
Post by: SD on March 27, 2023, 04:56:00 PM
Bought a Meta quest 2. Holy shtein it's incredible. VR porn no reason to ever leave the house again.