So what are you guys playing now? Part deuce

[seanr1221]

I'm playing the stare at the screen while I download update 1.82 on my PS3! Fun!

[keithp]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139843

Edit: Oops, closed down, nevermind!

[whoknows]

My update stopped at 50% last night so I turned it off.

I'll get around to it today probably

[seanr1221]

My update stopped at 50% last night so I turned it off.

I'll get around to it today probably

Yea, mines going uber slow, so I just popped in Shadowrun. God I love this game.

I need to play some more Darkness soon. I had to stop back at CC because I forgot I had a 15.00 giftcard from a Pirates of the Caribbean deal last month. Darkness for 35.00 FTW!

[whoknows]

Yea, mines going uber slow, so I just popped in Shadowrun. God I love this game.

I need to play some more Darkness soon. I had to stop back at CC because I forgot I had a 15.00 giftcard from a Pirates of the Caribbean deal last month. Darkness for 35.00 FTW!
I didn't get a chance to play that yesterday due to after getting off work I fell asleep and then went and saw Die Hard...good stuff.

Will be playing tonight though while the update downloads. I need to get further in it. You up for some possible multiplayer tonight?

[seanr1221]

Wait, not to sound like a total noob, but I can play while it updates?

[Mattte]

Just started playing Odin's Sphere...and its soooo awesome :drool: (Like most of you probably already know..)

[DT778]

Still playing Condemned. I'm on chapter 7 (library) right now.

[whoknows]

Wait, not to sound like a total noob, but I can play while it updates?
NVM...you're right. I forgot you can't do background downloading with the updates.

I'm just going to download it off my PC and put it on a flash drive probably so my gaming time isn't decreased :-P

[seanr1221]

Ahhh gotcha ;)

As for multiplayer, I think tonight its CAG Rainbow Vegas night, so I'm going to be on that. But I did play a couple of lag free Darkness matches yesterday which made me happy.

[whoknows]

Ahhh gotcha ;)

As for multiplayer, I think tonight its CAG Rainbow Vegas night, so I'm going to be on that. But I did play a couple of lag free Darkness matches yesterday which made me happy.
I ordered R6 for PS3 (I dont have a 360) since everyone seems to love it...

I hope a decent amount of poeple play it online with the PS3.

[seanr1221]

I ordered R6 for PS3 (I dont have a 360) since everyone seems to love it...

I hope a decent amount of poeple play it online with the PS3.

It's totally addicting, and has a solid single player (although I wasn't a fan of how it ended)

The multiplayer is great, but Gears kind of overshadowed it for me. I hope to get back into it soon.

[whoknows]

It's totally addicting, and has a solid single player (although I wasn't a fan of how it ended)

The multiplayer is great, but Gears kind of overshadowed it for me. I hope to get back into it soon.
Cool news about having a decent single player mode.

I was watching the Gametrailers review of the 360 version and they said the gameplay is better than Gears in every way. What do you think about that comment?

I'll probably have to get a mic for it though for when I play online. :-P

[seanr1221]

Cool news about having a decent single player mode.

I was watching the Gametrailers review of the 360 version and they said the gameplay is better than Gears in every way. What do you think about that comment?

I'll probably have to get a mic for it though for when I play online. :-P

I should re-phrase that. My one roomate and I were addicted (Gears is so much fun with a friend) but he had no interest in Vegas, so I played that by myself.

Crap, do you guys realize...

Ninja Gaiden - Early July

Metroid Prime 3 - Late August

Halo 3 - Late September

GTA IV - Mid October

Guitar Hero 3 - November.

Jesus it makes my head spin, and I know I'm missing some ps3 games there, but I'm not sure on the dates. Not to mention I left off Mario and Smash Bros.

[Xevious]

I'm playing Grand Theft Auto Liberty Cities Stores. I just entered the third and final city (I think its called Shoreline Vale or something like that). This could be the very first GTA I completed.

The other day I just popped in Brothers-in-Arms Road to Hill 30 but I didn't get very far. I'm used to the run-and-gun shooters so this is a new experience for me (using strategy and stuff).

[whoknows]

I should re-phrase that. My one roomate and I were addicted (Gears is so much fun with a friend) but he had no interest in Vegas, so I played that by myself.

Crap, do you guys realize...

Ninja Gaiden - Early July

Metroid Prime 3 - Late August

Halo 3 - Late September

GTA IV - Mid October

Guitar Hero 3 - November.

Jesus it makes my head spin, and I know I'm missing some ps3 games there, but I'm not sure on the dates. Not to mention I left off Mario and Smash Bros.

Well...other Fall/Winter games (dunno dates either) Uncharted, Heavenly Sword, Assassins Creed, Ratchet, DMC4

[daroga]

Anything Gears does, R6:Vegas does better.

[seanr1221]

Well...other Fall/Winter games (dunno dates either) Uncharted, Heavenly Sword, Assassins Creed, Ratchet, DMC4

Wait, Uncharted AND Ratchet come out this fall?!?

[whoknows]

Wait, Uncharted AND Ratchet come out this fall?!?
That's what the trailers said :-P

[The Mana Knight]

Playing the Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM demo on my PS3. OMG, that demo fucking rocks so much. I completely shit my pants being able to control Heero from Gundam Wing, and then coming across other Gundam characters in battle. I've already played the demo twice and want to play again.

Otherwise, I've just been playing lots of PSP, like my Tales of Eternia and Breath of Fire III Euro versions. Playing Twinbee Portable Asia also (looking to get Salamander Portable soon).

[Roufuss]

From another thread:

Bought 5 games today, it's a vertiable RPG lovefest -

Yggdra Union
Grim Grimoire (which was the last copy at TWO different Gamestop's I went to, so it's selling fast it seems)
Etrian Odyysey (last one at the store I got it from too)
Final Fantasy PSP
Hoshigami Remix

Yay!

I have to leave most of my games behind when I move so these should keep me busy for a few months until I can get the rest of my stuff shipped up

[seanr1221]

That's what the trailers said :-P


Hooooooollllyyy shiiiiiiiit.

[The Mana Knight]

From another thread:

Bought 5 games today, it's a vertiable RPG lovefest -

Yggdra Union
Grim Grimoire (which was the last copy at TWO different Gamestop's I went to, so it's selling fast it seems)
Etrian Odyysey (last one at the store I got it from too)
Final Fantasy PSP
Hoshigami Remix

Yay!

I have to leave most of my games behind when I move so these should keep me busy for a few months until I can get the rest of my stuff shipped up
I thought you bought Yggdra Union before? I could be wrong, since I lose track. ;)

I already have way too many RPGs to beat (despite downsizing my collection, still more to come), but I'm looking to get FF PSP and maybe Grim Grimoire. Can't decide on Hoshigami Remix yet though (always wanted it on PS1).

[terribledeli]

I'm trying to rub through Hour of Victory so that pile of crap can rot on the shelf.

Besides that, I'm slowly working through The Darkness. I'm borrowing my brother's Wii to play through the extremely dusty copy of Super Paper Mario that was sitting on my shelf.

[io]

Grim Grimoire (which was the last copy at TWO different Gamestop's I went to, so it's selling fast it seems)


Hmmm.. Advance buzz on this was that it sucked. But now I look at Metacritic and I see a respectable 80 average:

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/grimgrimoire

I have an extra Puzzle Quest that I was forced to buy at Gamecrazy with their trade-in deal. Now I know what I can switch it for today (hopefully they have it!) ;).

It's only $39.99, too! Damn... I'll definitely pick it up. Maybe it is too new for the EB/GS locator, but it is showing 0 copies at the 22 EB/GS stores within 30 miles of me ;) (It also says "Yes" for "more on the way", so maybe it is just not updated with their initial shipment). I'd prefer Gamecrazy, but EB/GS will be my backup.

[Roufuss]

I thought you bought Yggdra Union before? I could be wrong, since I lose track. ;)

I already have way too many RPGs to beat (despite downsizing my collection, still more to come), but I'm looking to get FF PSP and maybe Grim Grimoire. Can't decide on Hoshigami Remix yet though (always wanted it on PS1).

I downsized my RPG's a ton, and these are the only 5 games I'll have to play for the next 2 - 3 months, so that's why it's 5 RPG's ;)

I was actually waiting for Yggdra Union to drop to $20, but I noticed it was disappearing fast, found a Gamestop that had it new today, and it ended up being $20 after all :rofl:

I'm also bringing RE 4, Super Paper Mario, Odin Sphere, Puzzle Quest, Clubhouse Games, 1 or 2 PC games, and Tomb Raider Anniversary. That's gonna get me through the next 3 months.

[MarkMan]

I've been playing more games than I have in the past few years...

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (PS3)
Tekken: Dark Resurrection (PSP) - For whenever I'm out and about...
Battle Stadium D.O.N. (PS2 JPN)

On the not yet released side...
Blue Dragon (360) - Just started this yesterday, amazing so far.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (PSP) - Been playing this for awhile, if you're a fan you can't pass this game up.
Persona 3 (PS2) - So far, this gets my vote for RPG of the year... I'm in love with this game... But I'll have to hold my official vote until after I play through Blue Dragon...

[Apossum]

--started the Darkness, gave up on the Darkness

--Digital Devil Saga vol. 1, keeps getting better and better

--Red Star, great game, plodding through it one stage every once in a while

--Third Strike on XBL. purple ken must die

[seanr1221]

--started the Darkness, gave up on the Darkness


Are you trading it into FYE? You'll get about 40.00 for it. (after the 45% trade in added)

[keithp]

Playing FFXII and Rogue Galaxy on PS2, and Puzzle Quest and Etrian's Odyssey on DS. Sneaking in a little bit of Pokemon Diamond before I go to sleep, but don't tell anyone. It's better than counting sheep! :D

[Apossum]

Are you trading it into FYE? You'll get about 40.00 for it. (after the 45% trade in added)


nah, just returned it. I had a display copy from EB...kinda lame to return it just cause I don't want to play it, but I kicked down a pre-order in return.

[SL4IN]

I'm currently playing odin sphere (ps2), phoenix wright ace attourney (ds), syphon filter dark mirror (psp) and mlb 07 (psp) and I'm thoroughly enjoying all of them.

[seanr1221]

nah, just returned it. I had a display copy from EB...kinda lame to return it just cause I don't want to play it, but I kicked down a pre-order in return.

I'm thinking of bringing it to FYE myself when I'm finished. I can't see myself playing through it again with so many AAA games coming out.

[whoknows]

Hooooooollllyyy shiiiiiiiit.
Seriously.

This is going to be one very very awesome (and expensive) fall.

Uncharted and Ratchet might be my most anticipated games (after DMC4 of course :-P )

[seanr1221]

Seriously.

This is going to be one very very awesome (and expensive) fall.

Uncharted and Ratchet might be my most anticipated games (after DMC4 of course :-P )

If i had to rank my top 5 it would be

1.) Smash Bros

2.) Halo 3

3.) Uncharted

4.) Mario Galaxies

5.) GTA IV

[Chacrana]

I'm playing through the Resident Evil remake again. Still an awesome fuckin' game. I'll prolly do a review for it. I'm gonna go ahead and get me some money outta dat bank to get The Darkness and RE4 tonight since my workplace is worthless when it comes to handing out paychecks on time.

Mark my words, Deepdiscount.com's retail store will fail as it's the most mismanaged mess of a store I've ever been to.

[CriscoKidd]

Baten Kaitos is really the only game I'm playing right now.

Awesome game that I'm taking my time with. Really didn't think it'd be as good as it is.

[daroga]

How's Ratchet on the PSP? Any word on a GH price-drop?

[botticus]

I'm juggling quite a bit...

On the DS we have Minish Cap and Etrian Odyssey, both of which are just started - thought Minish Cap was awesome, but now Etrian seems awesomer...

Console-wise, Rogue Galaxy has been put on hold in lieu of RE4 (stupid village) - unfortunately the wife doesn't enjoy me playing RE4, so that one will now likely take me a few months to complete, since I can only play it on Wednesdays and weekends. Lame.

After reading up on Grim Grimoire, its sounding like a must-have just on principle. A well-implemented 2D RTS? Wow. I still need to find a good opportunity to buy Odin Sphere and Okami as well, those are really my only desired PS2 purchases left. Hitman Trilogy will find its way on my shelf once its clearanced.

Chances are I'm going to look at getting a PSP for Christmas to catch Disgaea (dependent upon NIS ends up putting on DS), and the assortment of other RPGs that will be hitting it in that time frame. I could almost just sell my damn consoles. :D

[daroga]

I really hope Okami gets a Wiimake too. I wanted to play it, but sold my PS2 like 2 months before it hit. While Capcom's in the port-old-games-to-the-Wii mood, they might as well port something good that I've not played yet. :)

[botticus]

I really hope Okami gets a Wiimake too. I wanted to play it, but sold my PS2 like 2 months before it hit. While Capcom's in the port-old-games-to-the-Wii mood, they might as well port something good that I've not played yet. :)The official word is "no," but that could mean anything from "get the fuck out," to "it's halfway through development, just aren't saying anything about it yet."

[asianxcore]

Playing through Resistance: Fall of Man right now. I'm about 73% of the way through the game. Really enjoying it so far.

Hopefully after I have that finished I can start The Darkness.

[nyprimus4]

Playing New Super Mario Bros all the time on my commute to NYC. The game is so perfect for train trips. I take a train for 25 minutes then a 30 minute subway. I don't take it out on the subway for obvious reasons but the train is so perfect. The levels are short, loads times aren't existent, and sleep mode. I'm on the 5th world I believe. I don't know what DS game is next because I'm working in the city for the entire summer.

I'm also thinking about becoming an almost exclusive DSL/PC gamer. I have my PC with small monitor in one corner of my room and my LCD HDTV with my 360 in the other. I think I'm going to get rid of the old computer, stand, and small monitor then build a new computer and hook it up to the LCD HDTV. I'm thinking for all good sports games like the NBA 2k series and also 360 exclusives like Halo 3, Mass Effect, etc. I will buy it for the 360 and keep the 360 in the den and all multiplatform PC/360 games will be bought for PC.

I'll save parts like my DVD burner and hard drive and keep myself at a $500 budget to buy stuff like RAM, CPU, video card, etc. You can set yourself up real nice at newegg even with a $500 budget.

[daroga]

Can you keep the 360 hooked up to the nice TV along with the computer?

[CaptainCarnage]

starcraft single player and resident evil code veronica x

[seanr1221]

Playing through Resistance: Fall of Man right now. I'm about 73% of the way through the game. Really enjoying it so far.

Hopefully after I have that finished I can start The Darkness.

I gave up on Resistance for a little bit. Lack of checkpoints made it way too frustrating.

[Chacrana]

Picked up RE4 Wii and Za Darkness for the 360. I am winner.

[asianxcore]

I gave up on Resistance for a little bit. Lack of checkpoints made it way too frustrating.

how far did you get before you gave up on it?

I agree that the lack of checkpoints makes the game frustrating at times. It hasn't come up too much for me. Maybe around 2 or so of the harder levels, I had to replay a bunch.

[seanr1221]

how far did you get before you gave up on it?

I agree that the lack of checkpoints makes the game frustrating at times. It hasn't come up too much for me. Maybe around 2 or so of the harder levels, I had to replay a bunch.

I recently got the gun that puts up shields.

[sallyballs]

Dove back into FFXII, and I may just go hermit this weekend to finish it off.

Also playing Valhalla Knights. Don't know yet if its a keeper or if its going back onto Goozex. Its boring the crap outta me so far...

[seanr1221]

Picked up RE4 Wii and Za Darkness for the 360. I am winner.

That is pretty win. My only problem with the Darkness is it's going to get way overshadowed come this fall.

[Chacrana]

Explanation. I demanded it!

[mcgavin27]

guitar hero 2
smackdown vs. raw 2007

both for 360.

[seanr1221]

Explanation. I demanded it!

I'm in the same situation as you, picking up both of those games.

RE4 will probably be in my collection forever, as it is a 'legendary' game. However, I can't see myself playing through the Darkness more then once, especially come this fall when way better games are coming out.

However, it's a shame, because The Darkness is an awesome game. IMO, while the multiplayer is a nice distraction, it can't hold a candle to Gears, Vegas and Shadowrun or Resistance, so I won't be putting much time into it.

If the extra 45% deal at FYE wasn't ending in mid-July, I'd hold onto it for a little longer, but I can't pass up an opportunity to trade it in and get what I paid for it.

It's similar to Prey I think (except The Darkness is better). Single player is great, but there's not much incentive to come back.

I know my friends will be upset that I get rid of it before school though, they want to see all the darkness powers :lol:

[nyprimus4]

Can you keep the 360 hooked up to the nice TV along with the computer?

Both cost alot of money. So if I'm going to put $500 into a computer right now and I have alot of games I want to play it will make it more convienent, having the Xbox 360 as well in my small room would be kind of overwhelming. My older brother plays the 360 sometimes so even more convienence, not to mention we split the cost of the 360.

[Chacrana]

Ah, okay, that makes sense. I've got quite a few games that are excellent, but don't have very long legs in terms of replayability. If they're good enough, I hang onto them though because I usually end up wanting to play them again down the road... but that's just me of course.

[seanr1221]

Ah, okay, that makes sense. I've got quite a few games that are excellent, but don't have very long legs in terms of replayability. If they're good enough, I hang onto them though because I usually end up wanting to play them again down the road... but that's just me of course.

Oh yea, no problem there. That's how I used to be. Now I'm all about the selling of games :lol: I blame Roufuss and Apposum :lol:

Here's an interesting comparison. I was going through my pictures, and I saw this pic taken about a year ago (for the CAG collection thread at the time)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/9364/p7260004cg9.th.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p7260004cg9.jpg)
And then here it is today

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6526/p6260003tu6.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p6260003tu6.jpg)

I think my current collection kicks the old ones ass to the curb.

[Apossum]

Oh yea, no problem there. That's how I used to be. Now I'm all about the selling of games :lol: I blame Roufuss and Apposum :lol:

Here's an interesting comparison. I was going through my pictures, and I saw this pic taken about a year ago (for the CAG collection thread at the time)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/9364/p7260004cg9.th.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p7260004cg9.jpg)
And then here it is today

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6526/p6260003tu6.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p6260003tu6.jpg)

I think my current collection kicks the old ones ass to the curb.


keep trimming the fat-- the ones you need to keep will reveal themselves. or something.



Add Super Stardust HD to my list....It's exactly what it set out to be-- Geometry Wars/Asteroids on crack. lots of crack. freaking awesome game.

[PR Mega X]

I've been playing :ds: Pokemon Diamond at work and :ps2: God Hand at home. Please, for the love of God, someone give me some advice on how to fight those midget fucking Power Rangers. I threw my controller down in disgust after my 7th match and having only 2 of those jackasses left...

[daroga]

Oh yea, no problem there. That's how I used to be. Now I'm all about the selling of games :lol: I blame Roufuss and Apposum :lol:Isn't it great though? I like to make it a secondary game and see if I can get "free rentals" of games by getting them, beating them, and selling them for what or more than what I paid. It's pretty impossible to do buying thing new at $50/$60, but for older stuff it's very doable. Using the B2G1 offer, I was able to play Tomb Raider: Legend for free, and even then sell it to another CAG for a good price.

[wubb]

Phoenix Wright 2 (Japan version - but it has full English)

Super Princess Peach and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin should be arriving on my doorstep any day now at which point I'll probably rotate amongst all three.

Haven't played anything on my consoles for over a month. (Three mentioned are all DS games.)

I'm on the sell pretty much everything once you beat it bandwagon. Stopped keeping records a while back but when I did I had made enough selling my games to pay for every game I'd ever bought for my Xbox and PS2 along with the consoles themselves! (Helps that I got the PS2 for $15 at a yard sale...)

[LiK]

just got pac-man CE and it rawks!

also still playing forza 2

[daroga]

Was there an OST release for Mega Man Maverick Hunter X for the PSP? I'd like to have some of those remixes to just listen to when I'm in the mood.

[The Mana Knight]

Was there an OST release for Mega Man Maverick Hunter X for the PSP? I'd like to have some of those remixes to just listen to when I'm in the mood.I'm not sure, but that music is VERY good. Seriously, I insert the game in my PSP just to listen to the music. ;)

[daroga]

I'm not sure, but that music is VERY good. Seriously, I insert the game in my PSP just to listen to the music. ;)Is there a sound test in it? I can't remember. I could just make my own that way.

[LiK]

oh yea, i'm also playing parodius portable. awesome remixes of old classic music. you guys should check it out. they actually have a music section so i can listen to all the music. lovely...

[seanr1221]

I kind of burnt myself out on portables for a little bit, since it's all I played for a week on vacation, but when I was playing Maverick Hunter I was addicted for a good 3 days collecting everything.

Now if Vile mode wasn't so damn hard >:(

[Mr. Beef]

I just got done beating Chrono Trigger for PSX for the third time. I plan on trying out FFX, and see what all the fuss is about.

[PyroGamer]

Just beat COD3

Just finished Chapter 7 of JSRF.

Also playing Breakdown.

Just got SSX: Blur for the Wii.

[botticus]

Etrian Odyssey is pretty sweet, though tough as balls. Very slowly moving through it. I'm at level 5 after just breaking into the second floor a bit.

Is the general consensus that Okami is going to get a price drop at some point? It's gone from my Best Buy and I think we're still waiting for it to clearance at CC. Debating if I want to pick up a used copy of that with the EB coupon or wait and hope for some cheapness.

Odin Sphere I will probably have to bite the bullet and buy for $35-$40 along with GG.

[Chacrana]

I don't think it's in CC's stores anymore, is it? I think it's just going OOP and that'll be that. I picked up a new copy on Ebay for like $21, so if you get lucky, you can get near GH prices before shipping.

Mebbe I should open it...

[daroga]

Gosh, playing the "old" version of Mega Man 1 on MM: PU, that yellow demon is obnoxious without the select button spam from the NES version. I'm going to have to like write down the pattern of those stupid blocks.

RE4 Wii continues to be awesome.

I posted the question in its thread, but anyone have any opinions on the value of the Crackdown DLC? Worth $10?

[io]

Odin Sphere I will probably have to bite the bullet and buy for $35-$40 along with GG.

Yeah, do that - I doubt these two will get cheap (though I'm sure somewhere there will be a YMMV clearance on them). I just picked up GrimGrimoire from GC which seems to have a better supply of them then EBStop. Grab a couple of PSP games from GR using B1G1 and bring them to GC for the 50% bonus promo, using the proceeds to buy GrimGrimoire. Then you basically used GR credit on a game GR will never get and made a bit of profit along the way as well.

I may start up GG as my next game, as it is not supposed to be painfully long like some of the others in my backlog. I need to actually play one of these new games I keep buying before they become old-school classics :lol: (like Shadow of the Colossus and Okami, both of which I got upon release).

[nyprimus4]

You know what would be the coolest thing ever, for the virtual console. I mean thee coolest thing ever. Secret of Mana but with the 40% of content and graphics lost when they made it a regular SNES game rather then a CD game for the SNES add on that was cut, fix all the bugs they can in this day and give it a new translation to give the game more life(one guy had 6 weeks to translate the Japanese game to English in 6 weeks, understandable but a rehash deserves a team working to get a perfect or near perfect translation). Get 3 gamecube controllers out and play some co-op renewed Secret of Mana goodness.

Ohh yeah I've been playing the glitchy as hell NBA 2k7 over XBL and also trying out indy homebrew games on my DS.

edit: Release the rehashed Secret of Mana and also translate Secret of Mana 2 from Japanese for the US.

[Logg]

Just rented Harry Potter:TOOP

I dig it so far.

[nyprimus4]

http://cgi.ebay.com/SECRET-OF-MANA-2-SEIKEN-DENSETSU-3-PAL_W0QQitemZ280127856205QQihZ018QQcategoryZ112762 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem

http://snesdev.romhack.de/som2.htm

I'm baffled. There is no such thing as an authentic PAL version of Secret of Mana 2 yet the bidding is up to $260.

[botticus]

Yeah, do that - I doubt these two will get cheap (though I'm sure somewhere there will be a YMMV clearance on them). I just picked up GrimGrimoire from GC which seems to have a better supply of them then EBStop. Grab a couple of PSP games from GR using B1G1 and bring them to GC for the 50% bonus promo, using the proceeds to buy GrimGrimoire. Then you basically used GR credit on a game GR will never get and made a bit of profit along the way as well.

I may start up GG as my next game, as it is not supposed to be painfully long like some of the others in my backlog. I need to actually play one of these new games I keep buying before they become old-school classics :lol: (like Shadow of the Colossus and Okami, both of which I got upon release).Sorry, your way sounded like too much work. ;) Just lucked out on a used copy (mint, it's only 3 days old!) for $28 shipped on eBay. Winnar!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Grim-Grimoire-PS2-PlayStation-2-PERFECT-free-shipping_W0QQitemZ160133136932QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6 2053QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

So I think I'll grab Odin Sphere and Okami with the EB coupon next week for about $30 each, and then I'm good to go.

[Chacrana]

started playing The Darkness. I'm gon' rite another deview for it.

[tehweezner]

i'm playing Chrono Cross for the first time

[Chacrana]

There's a lotta fuckin' TV to be watched in The Darkness.

[Mr. Beef]

i'm playing Chrono Cross for the first timeSo is Chrono Cross reall a bad game? Because I've heard way too many arguments over how good or bad it supposedly is. What I'm really wondering is that if I enjoyed Trigger's gameplay and story, will I enjoy Cross' gameplay/story as well?

[option.iv]

So is Chrono Cross reall a bad game? Because I've heard way too many arguments over how good or bad it supposedly is. What I'm really wondering is that if I enjoyed Trigger's gameplay and story, will I enjoy Cross' gameplay/story as well?
Chrono Cross was a good game, however my attention span is just too short for RPGs. There are many characters and the story is fairly good. However after returning to it after a couple years, my eyes just couldn't handle the pixels of the PSX. Again, it's a good game, but I don't see too many reasons for picking it up again, besides being an RPG enthusiast.

Right now I'm training hard in Smash Bros. Melee, highly anticipating the coming of SMash Brawl, whenever that is.

[tiredfornow]

The Darkness and Gears of War(on live). and trying to finish GRAW2 on the hardest difficulty piece by piece.

[seanr1221]

Downloaded the newest Heavenly Sword trailer; can't wait to play that.

I'm still addicted to Shadowrun. I've only had it for a week now, but to play a multiplayer mode for a week straight is big for me. I haven't done that since Gears.

[alongx]

I've been between Pokemon Pearl (beat it this week, need to open up the national 'dex before I'll call it quits), Super Paper Mario, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. Recently beat Guitar Hero (took me long enough to beat Cowboys from Hell on expert...) and GTA: San Andreas. It's been a prolific year...

[seanr1221]

Ok so...if I trade in Rainbow Six Vegas (360) and Odama (got super cheap once at some clearance sale) I can get Rainbow Six Vegas for the Ps3.

I just really want those 2 map packs on a disk (I hate downloading 20.00 worth of content to one game)

Anyone think it's a terrible idea?

[daroga]

Ok so...if I trade in Rainbow Six Vegas (360) and Odama (got super cheap once at some clearance sale) I can get Rainbow Six Vegas for the Ps3.

I just really want those 2 map packs on a disk (I hate downloading 20.00 worth of content to one game)

Anyone think it's a terrible idea?Considering both the map packs are free for the 360, kinda. The Black pack is free now, and the Red will be free starting July 6th "as a Thank You to fans" (read: "so that our version isn't lacking compared to the PS3 version")

[seanr1221]

Considering both the map packs are free for the 360, kinda. The Black pack is free now, and the Red will be free starting July 6th "as a Thank You to fans" (read: "so that our version isn't lacking compared to the PS3 version")

800 points for the red edition, and 800 for the black is free?

Oh poor old man Daroga ;)

[seanr1221]

800 points for the red edition, and 800 for the black is free?

Oh poor old man Daroga ;)

Crap I just read your edit.

I got majorly pwned ;)

[daroga]

800 points for the red edition, and 800 for the black is free?

Oh poor old man Daroga ;)http://kotaku.com/gaming/oops-sorry/360-rainbow-six-vegas-dlc-supposed-to-be-free-273887.php

[daroga]

Crap I just read your edit.

I got majorly pwned ;)hehe. :)

[seanr1221]

hehe. :)

In all seriousness, thanks for that. It will def. increase my playing time.

[TC]

Geometry Wars on LIVE arcade. I've been working on a big project at work and when I come home I just want a mindless game.

[daroga]

Geometry Wars on LIVE arcade. I've been working on a big project at work and when I come home I just want a mindless game.Right there? In the running for my favorite game of this generation.

[TC]

Right there? In the running for my favorite game of this generation.

Oh yeah its awesome. Crazy thing is I hardly played it before this month. Now I am addicted. :D Having a hell of a time getting over 600,000 though.

[Jimbo Slice]

Right there? In the running for my favorite game of this generation.

Agreed. It might actually be my favorite.

I haven't been playing a whole lot because the room my 360 and PS3 are in is WAYYY to hot and I'm to lazy to put my Air Conditioner back in the window. Been playing some Virtual Console (my Wii is set-up in the living room) and puzzle quest here and there. Overlord is on it's way from Gamefly so I'll prolly set my AC back up when that gets here.

[nyprimus4]

I've been playing GRAW with the cheats. Trying to finish off the campaign achievements. I'm just going around with the scar that has grenade launcher on it and blowing everyone up.

[whoknows]

I got Vegas for PS3 in the mail today so I want to start that...but I really want to finish The Darkness first.

Decisions Decisions


Also I was at Gamestop and saw Metroid II for $5 and couldn't resist and grabbed it. Now I just have to find my Gameboy Color that I haven't seen in a long time so I can play it...

I really with the DS was able to play GB and GBC games.

[jer7583]

Monster Hunter Freedom has the potential to be a very addicting game. Great for playing while listening to podcasts.

Still working through chrono trigger. This game still amazes me. I had $90 in credit to spend at gamecrazy today and their prices were so absurd and their selection even worse. I'd say just save it up for the big games this fall, but I don't even want to pay full price for those, i'd rather wait for deals to pop up..

[asianxcore]

Considering both the map packs are free for the 360, kinda. The Black pack is free now, and the Red will be free starting July 6th "as a Thank You to fans" (read: "so that our version isn't lacking compared to the PS3 version")

Wow, two free map packs? That might actually get me playing R6 again on the 360. If I could only figure out why my 360 has trouble downloading content. (no percentage progression, excessive freezing, etc.)

I just finished Resistance: Fall of Man today. After a short break I'm going to start the Darkness.

[whoknows]

I just started up The Darkness and was watching the computer while pushing x on the controller. I look and I accidently hit new game.

Needless to say I dived towards the PS3 and hit the power switch before it deleted my file :lol:


EDIT: Fuck It did delete my file.

Looks like this game is going on the shelf for awhile now

[botticus]

I just started up The Darkness and was watching the computer while pushing x on the controller. I look and I accidently hit new game.

Needless to say I dived towards the PS3 and hit the power switch before it deleted my file :lol:


EDIT: Fuck It did delete my file.

Looks like this game is going on the shelf for awhile nowThat would piss me off. Only one save slot in that one?

[whoknows]

That would piss me off. Only one save slot in that one?
Yep, and it automatically saves. It's the worst save system ever.

Then again...I should have been looking at the TV.

I am really pissed though...Now I have to decide if I'm going to put the game on the shelf in hopes of deciding to play it again in the future, or sell it while its less than a week old.

[botticus]

Yep, and it automatically saves. It's the worst save system ever.

Then again...I should have been looking at the TV.

I am really pissed though...Now I have to decide if I'm going to put the game on the shelf in hopes of deciding to play it again in the future, or sell it while its less than a week old.Yeah, that's pretty terrible. Especially on start-up, they have to know people tend to hit continue buttons pretty frequently to skip through opening shit, so one would think they'd at least force you to acknowledge overwriting a previous save game. Or just not automatically save.

[nyprimus4]

I started R6 Vegas after 3-4 months of neglect. Streets redux is retarded its just at night. If anyone wants to play with me shoot me a PM because the game isn't really that much fun unless your with people.

[whoknows]

Yeah, that's pretty terrible. Especially on start-up, they have to know people tend to hit continue buttons pretty frequently to skip through opening shit, so one would think they'd at least force you to acknowledge overwriting a previous save game. Or just not automatically save.
Yeah, I'm really really annoyed because I spent a good part of today playing and I don't feel like doing it over.

Oh well. At least I have R6 Vegas to start and to a lesser extent Metroid II assuming I can find my Gameboy Color.

[RESmonkey]

I will be playing Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3) in a few days, since it comes out on July 3rd.

Right now, I'm playing the waiting game :)

[Apossum]

Super Stardust
Super Stardust
Super Stardust
and...

Super Stardust.

[motorkill]

So, is NSMB suppose to be short? It took me less then two days to beat. Is there more then one ending or what?

Havent played RE4 Wii or Stella Deus in days. Really should get around to playing soon.

[Mr. Beef]

So, is NSMB suppose to be short? It took me less then two days to beat. Is there more then one ending or what?

Havent played RE4 Wii or Stella Deus in days. Really should get around to playing soon.It's pretty short. As far as I know, there's only one ending, but I beat it on my first try with all the huge coins or whatever, so I have no clue.

[daroga]

So, is NSMB suppose to be short? It took me less then two days to beat. Is there more then one ending or what?

Havent played RE4 Wii or Stella Deus in days. Really should get around to playing soon.If you just did one playthrough, chances are you missed two whole worlds.

whoknows, that sucks about the Darkness. Why does any game on any system any more have only one save slot? I mean, seriously, the original Zelda on the NES has three. Why can't every game out there have multiple slots. It irritates me from the little DS games to the big 360 games.

[io]

Just started GrimGrimoire Saturday night. It is different from my usual fare, that's for sure. I didn't realize it was a real time strat game (and yes, it actually says that on the back - but I didn't look at that until just now :lol:). Fun so far though...

My kids have been on a "nouveau" retro kick lately. By that I mean they are breaking out old Gamecube games and playing them. Things like Kirby Air Ride, Sonic Adventure 2 (and messing around with the Chao's - remember those?), and of course SSBM. To them these are old classics - they'll look back on these games the way many of you guys look at NES/SNES/Genesis games. My son wanted to play Super Mario 64 on the DS again yesterday too. They even went with a "classic" Wii game tonight and asked to play Elebits. See, THIS is why I don't ever get rid of my old games :lol:.

[seanr1221]

I just started up The Darkness and was watching the computer while pushing x on the controller. I look and I accidently hit new game.

Needless to say I dived towards the PS3 and hit the power switch before it deleted my file :lol:


EDIT: Fuck It did delete my file.

Looks like this game is going on the shelf for awhile now

Oh man, that's always the worst. If I were you I'd say fuck it and sell it, but I'm still bitter from Saints Row.

I was 1/3 finished, and I accidentally saved over my file. I could never get back into it.

[Brak]

Probably going to play The Darkness, again, on hard.

I'm also going to be playing some Overlord and crack open the Taito Legends 2 I bought last night.

[Chacrana]

If you just did one playthrough, chances are you missed two whole worlds.

whoknows, that sucks about the Darkness. Why does any game on any system any more have only one save slot? I mean, seriously, the original Zelda on the NES has three. Why can't every game out there have multiple slots. It irritates me from the little DS games to the big 360 games.

Doesn't The Darkness have saves for all your checkpoints that you've gotten to in the game? At least, I think it does...

[seanr1221]

Probably going to play The Darkness, again, on hard.

I'm also going to be playing some Overlord and crack open the Taito Legends 2 I bought last night.


About the darkness. I just went to hell again How much do I have left?

[Brak]

About the darkness. I just went to hell again How much do I have left?
A little over a chapter. So, another third.

[Wlogan31]

Just started Advance Wars: Dual Strike

[seanr1221]

A little over a chapter. So, another third.


Perfect...gotta finish it up before NG: Sigma comes out.

[whoknows]

About the darkness. I just went to hell again How much do I have left?
That's where I was when my save got overwritten :cry:

[nyprimus4]

That's where I was when my save got overwritten :cry: If you have a memory card and a transfer kit you can download saves off the interwebz.

[Jimbo Slice]

im now unemployed so i should be able to achieve quite a few nerd points before i leave for school


quick question: any worthwhile differences between the 360 and PS3 versions of the darkness? i would prefer the 360 version cause of the nerd points, but i'd definately get the ps3 version if its better

[seanr1221]

im now unemployed so i should be able to achieve quite a few nerd points before i leave for school


quick question: any worthwhile differences between the 360 and PS3 versions of the darkness? i would prefer the 360 version cause of the nerd points, but i'd definately get the ps3 version if its better

From the majority of the posts, the 360 version is technically better.

Speaking of games, this fall will not be killing my wallet...it will be killing my 380 worth of gift cards to FYE from trade ins :lol:

BOO YA!

[depascal22]

Just got Garou so I'll be enjoying that.

[CriscoKidd]

So is Chrono Cross reall a bad game? Because I've heard way too many arguments over how good or bad it supposedly is. What I'm really wondering is that if I enjoyed Trigger's gameplay and story, will I enjoy Cross' gameplay/story as well?

I thought CC was a great game.

But those expecting CT type play will be dissappointed. Battle system was totally different, story is for the most part totally different, as are the characters.

Yeah, there are definitely heavy storyline connections in there, but it's a totally different rpg.

[Derrick1979]

currently playing: Shining Force EXA (PS2) :bouncy:

[Jimbo Slice]

chrono cross is flippin' sweet

highly recommended

[Mr. Beef]

Ok, I think I'll give it a try. Later on though, because I'm getting some practice in KOF 2006.

[daroga]

Resident Evil 4 is still so fantastic. Nearing the end of 4-1 on the Wii version. Wheee!

How is Darkness? It's an FPS, correct? Only, more of a horror FPS?

[Chacrana]

Resident Evil 4 is still so fantastic. Nearing the end of 4-1 on the Wii version. Wheee!

How is Darkness? It's an FPS, correct? Only, more of a horror FPS?

Not a horror game at all. It's like an FPS that doesn't suck. It's not shooting the entire time -- there's some RPG elements to it, you talk to characters, do sidequests, etc.

[daroga]

Not a horror game at all. It's like an FPS that doesn't suck. It's not shooting the entire time -- there's some RPG elements to it, you talk to characters, do sidequests, etc.Ah, interesting. If I didn't have other things to play in a backlog, I'd probably get it play it and sell it. but I might just wait and nab it when it drops in price.

[Chacrana]

Ah, interesting. If I didn't have other things to play in a backlog, I'd probably get it play it and sell it. but I might just wait and nab it when it drops in price.

If it makes you feel better, I'll have a review of it in a couple days :)

Like anyone cares :cry:

[daroga]

If it makes you feel better, I'll have a review of it in a couple days :)

Like anyone cares :cry:I care!

You writing reviews just for fun or for fun AND profit?

[Chacrana]

Fun and maybe profit later once I get enough out there. But mostly because it's fun and because it seems like too many reviews are worthless and don't actually help you decide whether or not you want the game. Makes me feel like I'm doing my part instead of saying "No, you idiot, that game sucks."

[zewone]

90% of all videogames released do suck though.

[Chacrana]

no doubt. Most games are complete garbage and if I seem negative about the industry, well... I am. Actually, it's just more fun to talk about how much I hate a game than how much I like a game, because I think it's fun to mock the developers of classics like Necronesia.

[Swift900]

I'm finishing up Final Fantasy III on the DS. Hopefully, I'll be able to pound it out tonight.

I've also loaded up Diablo II on the PC this past week in anticipation for the ladder reset. Unfortunately, both characters I've made are in a current state of "suckage" due to the fact I have nothing decent to equip them with, but I'm having fun with it none the less.

Looking forward to starting Indigo Prophecy sometime later on this week.

[ryanbph]

I have been trying to plug along on rainbow 6 vegas on realistic, and been having a tough time. Also have played some Pirates of the Carribean, for my nerd points since rainbow 6 has slowed me down so much, and from time to time I play some pac man championship.

[jer7583]

I'm finishing up Final Fantasy III on the DS. Hopefully, I'll be able to pound it out tonight.

I've also loaded up Diablo II on the PC this past week in anticipation for the ladder reset. Unfortunately, both characters I've made are in a current state of "suckage" due to the fact I have nothing decent to equip them with, but I'm having fun with it none the less.

Looking forward to starting Indigo Prophecy sometime later on this week.

Good luck with that last dungeon. Don't even waste your time until you're up to level 50 and more importantly high level in your job classes. There's no save points and the whole thing takes hours. I died at the last boss and never finished the game because I never got the desire to go through the long dungeon again. just a warning. The last boss as well takes a HUGE difficulty spike from the previous bosses, mostly because of the number of attacks it can do before you can react.

I'm still loving chrono trigger, I know it's old, but I'm going to spoiler tag this I'm about to revive chrono. It's really like playing it the first time, since I don't remember too much of the story from when I played back in 7th grade, but i'm surprised about how good the characters are and how epic the whole thing feels. When Zeal fell into the ocean and chrono sacrificed himself, those moments have gravity that many games can't even accomplish now. I think I might make this a summer of Chrono and get all the endings in CT, scenarios in Radical Dreamers and play through Chrono Cross again, all on the PSP, which is amazing.

[nyprimus4]

Are you playing the SNES CT or PSX CT?

[jer7583]

SNES. I couldn't stand the loading times in the PSX version and it was a lot blurrier. The framerate drops when emulating it, but it's not bad.

[daroga]

Man, I played a metric ton of RE4 for me. Keep in mind I don't play marathon sessions of any game, but I played from going into the sewers for the first time to stopping just as I arrived at the island. My play time might be close to 1/2 when all is said and done from my last time.

[Mr. Beef]

Are you playing the SNES CT or PSX CT?I own both, but I also lack a SNES. And yes, the loading times are awful, but after playing through it 4 times (the 4th after my memory cards were stolen), they "grow" on you, if that's possible.

[jer7583]

Well, as much as I love chrono trigger and a lot of SNES rpgs, the turbo and save state functions make these games much more bearable. Turboing through repetitive battles and savestates to avoid redoing sections is nice.

I've always felt that RPGs in general suffer from too much reusing of content and redoing of certain parts. Chrono Trigger is pretty good about these things, because it's pretty easy, and savepoints are generous.

[Swift900]

Good luck with that last dungeon. Don't even waste your time until you're up to level 50 and more importantly high level in your job classes. There's no save points and the whole thing takes hours. I died at the last boss and never finished the game because I never got the desire to go through the long dungeon again. just a warning. The last boss as well takes a HUGE difficulty spike from the previous bosses, mostly because of the number of attacks it can do before you can react.

I see... Well, my party is up to level 51, so I guess I'll be safe and work them up to 55 before attempting the tower. Thanks for the heads up.

[Lorddraco07]

I have a lot on my plate to play lol. Went and bought a psp a few weeks ago so i have 18 games now thanks to the deal eb had with buy 2 get one psp game free and the toysrus 9.98 sale.. Trying to play through Final Fantasy 2 for psp since i never finished it before and thought this would be a good time to. ALso playing Monster Hunter Freedom but on the back burner since i don't have a load of time to farm for stuff for armor/weapons.

[nyprimus4]

I'm ordering a new video card and a DVI-HDMI cable. Going to play some Age of Empires 3 and Battlefield 2 in a few days.

Is there a way to change your Xbox Live gold to silver? I was going to cancel last month but I just switched to a 1 month charge because I couldn't figure out. Please someone let me know I want to change to silver and renew when Halo 3 comes out.

[jer7583]

fuck monster hunter and its carrying eggs at hoveround speeds past velociraptors BS

[whoknows]

To anyone that has R6 on PS3:

Do you have to hold a button when online to talk or what?

Also, downloaded Super Stardust today...best PSN game IMO. It's so good.

[pete5883]

fuck monster hunter and its carrying eggs at hoveround speeds past velociraptors BS
Agreed, even if I don't know what hoveround speeds are.

Finished up Odin Sphere last night. While this was a tough game, it had some hot end-game boss fights. But that Onyx - probably an unbeatable boss for me. Thank god I could cheat my way through it with an Ooze.

[seanr1221]

Super Stardust HD :D

Oh, and to Shrike. THANK YOU FOR letting us talk About GAMEs and nOTT be interrupted. It's very nice of you :D

[jer7583]

Hoverounds are the elderly people movers you see on tv from time to time.

[The Mana Knight]

SNES. I couldn't stand the loading times in the PSX version and it was a lot blurrier. The framerate drops when emulating it, but it's not bad.I didn't think there was much blurriness in the PS1 version, but I will admit the loading kind of sucked. If I never played the SNES version, the loading would have never bothered me (That was the case with FFV, since the loading in the PS1 version never bothered me).

Mostly, I'm playing PSP right now. I got Gunpey during the TRU sale, finally played it on Sunday and definitely like it. I think IGN was smoking crack with its 4.2 review score. I've also been playing Salamander Portable (import from Asia). At first I kind of regretted paying $40 for it, now I love it (not as much as Twinbee Portable and Gradius Collection). I've been playing some PS3, mostly Super Stardust HD and Ridge Racer 7 (over 60% complete). on Xbox 360, playing a little Forza 2, but I may go back and try to progress more in Samurai Warriors 2.

I would like to get back into playing some RPGs (I own around 150 of them), but I cannot decide which to play. I haven't beaten any of my Shin Megami Tensei games (own the four on PS2), Shadow Hearts series, and many others. I won't play an RPG seriously right now because I'll be starting school again soon (and I need to work on a project).

[daroga]

Just got to the first save point in RE4 on the Wii. Man, this game is a lot more fun with the controls on the Wii. :)

Looking forward to playing Separate Ways when I'm done here. Although, I'm kinda comfortable knowing when guys are going to pop out all the time playing the main game again ;)

[The Mana Knight]

I should probably give RE4 another shot. I just played the GC version, but it wasn't for me (I didn't really play for that long though). I've never really been a RE or survival horror fan over the years, but since many do like it, I'm tempted to give it another go.

[daroga]

I should probably give RE4 another shot. I just played the GC version, but it wasn't for me (I didn't really play for that long though). I've never really been a RE or survival horror fan over the years, but since many do like it, I'm tempted to give it another go.I'm not a horror fan at all. RE4 is very much more of an action game than a survival horror IMO. I will never play the other RE's I'm sure (probably will check out UC on the Wii when it hits as it looks so very different), but RE4 is great. The GC version has the noticably better graphics, the PS2 has the added Separate Ways segment, and the Wii has both with the far-superior controls. But, not having a Wii, you can get either of the other two version really cheap if you don't still have one.

EDIT: Just got Chili Con Carnage for the PSP from my 2 week old $10 Amazon order. Might try that out when I'm ready to chuck Mega Man Powered Up out the window in a fit of rage.

[wubb]

I've kind of set Phoenix Wright 2 aside to play Super Princess Peach and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. I did the same thing with PW1 and it took me forever to work through it. :)

Super Princess Peach is a lot of fun. Based on a few reviews I read it's supposed to be fairly easy, but fun while it lasts. Sounds like the perfect game for a short summer vacation.

[botticus]

Etrian Odyssey is the first game I've paid full retail for (with cash, anyway) in God knows how long, which made me sad. But I'll be damned if this game isn't the most mindlessly addicting dungeon crawler I've ever partaken in.

I have no real worry about progressing through the game, which is unusual for me, I'm more interested in getting exp any way possible to build up my character stats. Its too bad there isn't a timer on this game (and only one save slot, egads), but I'd wager I've spent in the vicinity of 10-15 hours just making it through the first two floors of the dungeon.

I'm almost making it harder for myself by not allowing any of my characters to die - if they do, reset, work through it again. So everyone in my party is still has identical exp through Level 11. :D (Full disclosure: one of my guys did die once, but I ran away from that battle and had one revive item, so I let it slide).

[Swift900]

Etrian Odyssey is the first game I've paid full retail for (with cash, anyway) in God knows how long, which made me sad. But I'll be damned if this game isn't the most mindlessly addicting dungeon crawler I've ever partaken in.

I have no real worry about progressing through the game, which is unusual for me, I'm more interested in getting exp any way possible to build up my character stats. Its too bad there isn't a timer on this game (and only one save slot, egads), but I'd wager I've spent in the vicinity of 10-15 hours just making it through the first two floors of the dungeon.

I'm almost making it harder for myself by not allowing any of my characters to die - if they do, reset, work through it again. So everyone in my party is still has identical exp through Level 11. :D (Full disclosure: one of my guys did die once, but I ran away from that battle and had one revive item, so I let it slide).

Thats it... today, this game will be mine. If I can find it, that is. ;)

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

CoD3....360

[botticus]

Thats it... today, this game will be mine. If I can find it, that is. ;)That's why I ended up paying full price for it... still zero used copies in any convenient EB/GS, and new copies are disappearing. Amazon and Buy.com have it, though, from what I recall.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlus-Software-40008-Etrian-Odyssey/dp/B000IOM45C/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2975541-7077547?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1183396744&sr=8-1

[jer7583]

I wish i was playing bioshock instead of creating ads

[TC]

Oh yeah its awesome. Crazy thing is I hardly played it before this month. Now I am addicted. :D Having a hell of a time getting over 600,000 though.

Have to update since I've been addicted to this damn game. Got 877,000 last night!

[Jimbo Slice]

just started Overlord. about 40 minutes into it. really fun game.

seems like the perfect rental game.

[Chacrana]

Finished The Darkness... review soon. It's pretty much done, but I have to make it not sound like a retarded eight year old wrote it. Might have to have someone else finish it to accomplish that kind of feat.

Err... and I preordered Ninja Gaiden Sigma LE. Now I know it's the 3rd iteration of the game and I'm paying $70, but it's still better than basically every action game out there. If you're complaining about it, you probably can't afford it.

Now excuse me while I finish off my caviar...

[Apossum]

Finished The Darkness... review soon. It's pretty much done, but I have to make it not sound like a retarded eight year old wrote it. Might have to have someone else finish it to accomplish that kind of feat.

Err... and I preordered Ninja Gaiden Sigma LE. Now I know it's the 3rd iteration of the game and I'm paying $70, but it's still better than basically every action game out there. If you're complaining about it, you probably can't afford it.

Now excuse me while I finish off my caviar...



I'm curious to see what you think of Za Darku-nessca.

You're not going to get much extra out of the LE. From what the EB clerk described to me, it wasn't much (see the NGS thread.) I was hoping for a tin...instead it's a sleeve.


Still plugging away at DDS myself. I've been grinding to get some skills and levels, but I just arrived at the amusement park place (?) after Sera gets kidnapped

I'm guess I'm a little over half way done?

[io]

That's why I ended up paying full price for it... still zero used copies in any convenient EB/GS, and new copies are disappearing. Amazon and Buy.com have it, though, from what I recall.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlus-Software-40008-Etrian-Odyssey/dp/B000IOM45C/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-2975541-7077547?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1183396744&sr=8-1

As usual with these games, while they seem to disappear quickly from EB/GS they stick around for a while at Gamecrazy. This is true of Etrian Odyssey (I've seen a few at every GC I've been to in the last week for sure), and in the past was true of Phoenix Wright (when it went all rare on us), Castlevania DoS (ditto), and now currently also with GrimGrimoire and Odin Sphere.

BTW, I'm still playing GrimGrimoire. Man, that game ramped up in difficulty awfully fast in the "Second" phase...

I may break out Etrian Odyssey soon though as I haven't touched my DS in over a month now. If Botticus says it is a good old-fashioned dungeon crawl then I'm all for it!

[Chacrana]

Hmm... not sure if I still want the LE...wait... I do. I'll still get it coz of that DVD since I am kinda interested in that. Wonder what this "sleeve" is going to be like though. It's somewhat disappointing, but, I needs me my Team Ninja shit.

And I definitely didn't have the same experience you did with The Darkness... maybe it was just the PS3 version?

Oh, and you're a little under halfway done. Up to that point in DDS, I wasn't really digging it mainly coz that shit was so difficult (I hadn't played an SMT before DDS)... after that Coordinate 236 or whatever it is, the game really starts to get good though.

[Chacrana]

Still a bit of a work in progress as I'm not ready to submit this ish, but... I done review THE DARKNESS. Do you likez it?

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3079015#post3079015

TELEPATHY


Additionally, I am listening to Xenogears soundtrack music and I like it. I want to play the game again. For the record, it's a 10/10. Say what you want about the second disc, it is one of the best games ever made regardless.

[seanr1221]

Nice review Chac, I'd give it the same score.

[mr ryles]

In no particular order

Halo 2 pc
Darkness
DiRT
The Bigs
Forza 2
RE4 Wii

[jer7583]

Ugh, Xenogears.

Did mitsuda do the soundtrack for that one? I hate the game, but yes, the soundtrack is pretty damn good.

[jah2004]

Im going off to school in a month so Im really trying to take out a lot of the backlog. Right now I am trying to beat Fatal Frame (Im on the Final Night), Final Fantasy IV (about halfway through it), and Persona. All good stuff.

[daroga]

I'm nearing the end of RE4 on the Wii. Didn't play a whole lot today, but getting pretty close. Just finished 5-2.

I'm trying to figure out what will be next on my backlog. I've got Chili Con Carnage, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, Daxter, Outrun 2006, & Wipeout Pure on the PSPS all in various states of play (mostly unplayed). R6: Vegas on the 360 (Sean, we still need to figure out a time to throw that down), and some VC games that need some loving (DKC2, Sonic 2).

Not sure what to go for.

[Chacrana]

Eh... wouldn't touch any of those PSP games, personally, so I'd go for R6 Vegas. Of course, you'd ideally head out to some store in the morning and pick up The Darkness.

[seanr1221]

Name the time Daroga and I'm down.

[daroga]

Eh... wouldn't touch any of those PSP games, personally, so I'd go for R6 Vegas. Of course, you'd ideally head out to some store in the morning and pick up The Darkness.You know, I was in a money-spending mood tonight. My wife and I went to WalMart at like 11pm and returned some nasty dried cherries (at 11pm? yes), and I almost, almost bought The Darkness. But I couldn't get myself to plunk down that kind of change. I have BB gift cards that could go for it, but I kinda want to wait to see if we'll get a sale or a coupon first.

For those who were worried, I scratched my money-spending itch by buying a few dump-bin DVDs.

sean, what kind of schedule you on? Would Thursday sometime work?

[rodeojones903]

Super Stardust HD.

[seanr1221]

You know, I was in a money-spending mood tonight. My wife and I went to WalMart at like 11pm and returned some nasty dried cherries (at 11pm? yes), and I almost, almost bought The Darkness. But I couldn't get myself to plunk down that kind of change. I have BB gift cards that could go for it, but I kinda want to wait to see if we'll get a sale or a coupon first.

For those who were worried, I scratched my money-spending itch by buying a few dump-bin DVDs.

sean, what kind of schedule you on? Would Thursday sometime work?

Yea thursday would work for me. I do a quick shift from 12:30-3:00, but that's it.

[DeathDealer]

Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, got a brand new copy for 9.99 at best buy the other day. Some employee somehow put the white 9.99 sticker on the front and the sticker barcode on back, it rang up as like flatland, or flatline or something but the dude didnt notice and I got it. The best part is I wouldnt even of considered it for 40, but for 10, hell yeah, and Im enjoying it so far.

[DT778]

Passed Condemned tonight. I liked it; it was different. But like Wombat said a long ass time ago, no matter what melee weapon you had they all felt the same, so that kinda sucked. Hopefully they change that in the next one.

Next up is to finish the story mode of Rainbow Six Vegas. I just got to Dante's Casino.

[jah2004]

Update: I just beat Fatal Frame. What an awesome game, cant wait to play II (no telling when that will be). My mission now is to beat Final Fantasy IV in the next couple of days.

[MarkMan]

Just beat Persona 3 the other day, going to focus on Blue Dragon now...

GGPO on the side...

I didn't know I had Vampire Rain either in my pile of games... -_-

[Poet_JD]

Odin Sphere (playing on PS3, crossing fingers for no save data corruption) - Not perfect, but still a whole lot of fun.

UFO Afterlight (PC) - Excellent tactical/strategy game (I fell in love with this type of gameplay ever since I played Jagged Alliance 2).

Etrian Oddyssey (DS) - This game flows in highs and lows. I find myself grinding a little more than I like, and then suddenly blazing through floors. The map making is definitely a solid gravity point in terms of gameplay longevity.

I just got Res Evil 4 (Wii) via Goozex, that's next after Odin Sphere.

[Chacrana]

Hi I have NG Sigma CE kthx.

[VanillaGorilla]

Just beat Persona 3 the other day, going to focus on Blue Dragon now...

GGPO on the side...

I didn't know I had Vampire Rain either in my pile of games... -_-Wow, you have import games. Ur kewl!

[Chacrana]

Wow, you have import games. Ur kewl!

They aren't imports, and as far as being kewl lawl... well, you really aren't one to talk. You're not cool, interesting, or really anything other than an idiot. You do realize that nobody puts any stock in what you say, right?

[terribledeli]

I finished off The Darkness last night. I'm hoping to finish up Hour of Victory today so I can go back to Tenchu Z before Vampire Rain shows up on Thursday.

Also picked up NBA Street Homecourt and Excite Truck for $20 a piece today thanks to my wife letting me know about some "At Risk" games her store wanted to get rid of.

[zewone]

They aren't imports
How's that?

Neither have been released stateside.

[seanr1221]

Picked up NG Sigma today booooiiiiiiiii

[Chacrana]

How's that?

Neither have been released stateside.

If you check his blog, they're entirely in English. He stated it somewhere else, but he said that they weren't imports and they weren't pirated. It's a secret.

[zewone]

I know Persona 3 was released in Engrish to reviewers a couple of weeks ago. So, that's my guess for that.

And Blue Dragon... I'm stumped.

I'm very jealous of both titles though.

[Chacrana]

Only thing I can think of for BD apart from a pre-release is the Asian version, which was in Japanese with English subtitles.

Speaking of which, I'm a little pissed we have to wait months and months for the game to hit the US just so they can put in an inevitably shitty dub.

[MarkMan]

Blue Dragon has the English/French/Japanese voices from the final North American version. I'll put up some vids of it soon, but unfortunately MS is only allowing vids to be 1 min in length for some reason lol...

But yea, gonna go in depth with Blue Dragon aka play it all day during 4th of July...

And yea, Persona 3 was an US Review copy... :)

Great game btw.

[Chacrana]

So the US version does have Japanese voices... that's good to know. I seriously have no faith in companies to give Japanese games... RPGs in particular... decent dubs.

Also, I can't wait to play Persona 3 so I can shoot myself in the head stylishly.

[mr ryles]

I'm gonna beat DiRT today. Clear up some more time for the other 5 games I'm playing right now. :roll:

[Jimbo Slice]

man i started Devil Kings again today after like a year hiatus from it and I have to say... i fucking love dynasty warriors "kill 1,000 dudes at the same time" style games

call it a guilty pleasure, i guess. to me they're the new school beat 'em up, only more in depth

[jer7583]

I'm looking forward to Blue Dragon, but I won't let myself get it until I finish either DQ8 (got sealed from a trade a while back) or FFXII.

Gurumin will be mine today.

[seanr1221]

Playing some more Super Stardust, and got to the third planet. I'm not even close to beating Apossums score though :cry:

[whoknows]

Playing some more Super Stardust, and got to the third planet. I'm not even close to beating Apossums score though :cry:
What is his score?

I almost beat the 3rd planet yesterday but failed...kinda on purpose because I wasn't connected to the net so I assumed my score wouldn't be saved.

[seanr1221]

His is 12,540,770. Mine is only 6,120,805 :[

[Chacrana]

man i started Devil Kings again today after like a year hiatus from it and I have to say... i fucking love dynasty warriors "kill 1,000 dudes at the same time" style games

call it a guilty pleasure, i guess. to me they're the new school beat 'em up, only more in depth

To me, the only new-school beat-em up that I've enjoyed was Yakuza... such a good game. I assume you've already played it though.

[whoknows]

His is 12,540,770. Mine is only 6,120,805 :[
I got to 9million yesterday on the 3rd planet...wasn't connected to the net though...I wonder if it saved the score and will show it when I do get connected.

[Apossum]

His is 12,540,770. Mine is only 6,120,805 :[


the scary part is that I made most of that on the last planet and for one or 2 lives on the first planet on hard mode.

your score will jump on the 5th planet.

[DT778]

To me, the only new-school beat-em up that I've enjoyed was Yakuza... such a good game. I assume you've already played it though.That game is boring, too much story. I spent about 2.5 hours and only about 45 minutes of that was actual playing.

[nyprimus4]

I pray the US version has Japanese voices with english subtitles option for Blue Dragon. The main character's voice is terrible from the vids on Gametrailers.com

[depascal22]

SamSho Tenka and Neo Geo Battle Coliseum just came in yesterday. I'll be playing them tonight and the rest of the week.

[nyprimus4]

With an import Japanese PS3 is the region lock limited to only JAP Psx/ps2 games or can you play ntsc psx/ps2 games as well?

When the time comes for the ps3 I wouldn't having the ability to import.

[depascal22]

With an import Japanese PS3 is the region lock limited to only JAP Psx/ps2 games or can you play ntsc psx/ps2 games as well?

When the time comes for the ps3 I wouldn't having the ability to import.

It's region locked for anything but Blu Ray movies and PS3 games. I lose the ability to upscale US PS2 games but KOF XI and Garou look orgasmic in 1080i.

[Chacrana]

Sun sets at 8:31. Ninja Gaiden Sigma will commence then.

[botticus]

Can't... stop... dungeon-crawling...

Only my dying battery and hurting thumb stop me from playing Etrian Odyssey all night.

[daroga]

Hmm... just sold a cell phone for like $300 on eBay tonight. I'm very tempted, for some reason, to put that toward a PS3 & Ninja Gaiden Sigma. I figure if nothing else I can play the game and sell the system if I don't dig it, or if it's going to be a permanent addition to the setup, sell my upscaling DVD-player for about $60 (first dibs to CAGs) and use the PS3 over DVI. The offer of 5 free Blu Ray movies helps (one being Phantom of the Opera which I'd get anyway, and another being the Italian Job which I've been meanign to see but haven't yet),

Anyone want to weigh in on my insanity? Circuit City doesn't seem to be doing the buy a system get a free controller deal anymore. Is there anything spooking around better than MSRP on the system?

[Jimbo Slice]

sweeeeeeeeeeet

Gamefly shipped Ninja Gaiden Sigma tonight. Maybe I'll actualyl finish it this time.

[Apossum]

Hmm... just sold a cell phone for like $300 on eBay tonight. I'm very tempted, for some reason, to put that toward a PS3 & Ninja Gaiden Sigma. I figure if nothing else I can play the game and sell the system if I don't dig it, or if it's going to be a permanent addition to the setup, sell my upscaling DVD-player for about $60 (first dibs to CAGs) and use the PS3 over DVI. The offer of 5 free Blu Ray movies helps (one being Phantom of the Opera which I'd get anyway, and another being the Italian Job which I've been meanign to see but haven't yet),

Anyone want to weigh in on my insanity? Circuit City doesn't seem to be doing the buy a system get a free controller deal anymore. Is there anything spooking around better than MSRP on the system?


You can probably get a really good deal on one on Craig's List. or just buy the system and sell the blu ray movies for about 15 a piece after you're done with them for a nice discount.

as for games, you might really like some of the PSN games. namely Flow, Super Stardust, Blast Factor, and Calling All Cars. all 4 are extremely fun, though Flow is a little short lived. you're in for a nice surprise with CAC though-- that game is a total sleeper.

[zewone]

Hmm... just sold a cell phone for like $300 on eBay tonight. I'm very tempted, for some reason, to put that toward a PS3 & Ninja Gaiden Sigma. I figure if nothing else I can play the game and sell the system if I don't dig it, or if it's going to be a permanent addition to the setup, sell my upscaling DVD-player for about $60 (first dibs to CAGs) and use the PS3 over DVI. The offer of 5 free Blu Ray movies helps (one being Phantom of the Opera which I'd get anyway, and another being the Italian Job which I've been meanign to see but haven't yet),

Anyone want to weigh in on my insanity? Circuit City doesn't seem to be doing the buy a system get a free controller deal anymore. Is there anything spooking around better than MSRP on the system?
Don't.

Unless you really want a Blu-Ray player.

[Apossum]

Daroga, one more thing-- it does sound like you're considering a total impulse buy...and you may regret it unless you get really into the games that are out and use it for upscaled PS2 games, DVDs, and Blu-Ray. If you'll be full on with all that, then you'll get your money's worth. if you're looking to buy it for PS3 games only, don't! :lol:

[daroga]

Daroga, one more thing-- it does sound like you're considering a total impulse buy...and you may regret it unless you get really into the games that are out and use it for upscaled PS2 games, DVDs, and Blu-Ray. If you'll be full on with all that, then you'll get your money's worth. if you're looking to buy it for PS3 games only, don't! :lol:Really what I want is NG:Sigma cause I'm such a putz for that game. But, good grief is that a lot of money to blow on a system.

I could get Okami then, though. So... 2 games? ;)

[Trakan]

Gonna try to hit up hard mode on The Darkness.

[botticus]

Really what I want is NG:Sigma cause I'm such a putz for that game. But, good grief is that a lot of money to blow on a system.

I could get Okami then, though. So... 2 games? ;)NGS and the PS3 aren't going anywhere. Neither is your $300 unless you blow it on something else. Seems like a lot of trouble to go through to play one game (assuming you go the route of immediately reselling it).

How the hell did you sell a cell phone for $300? I've never even considered buying a phone worth more than $100!

[daroga]

NGS and the PS3 aren't going anywhere. Neither is your $300 unless you blow it on something else. Seems like a lot of trouble to go through to play one game (assuming you go the route of immediately reselling it).But, see, that money is coming in on fire. I just can't keep it in my pocket like that! ;)

[Apossum]

Really what I want is NG:Sigma cause I'm such a putz for that game. But, good grief is that a lot of money to blow on a system.

I could get Okami then, though. So... 2 games? ;)


well, those are two very good reasons but if they're the only two, then don't do it.
only get it if you're going to use a lot of the media functions, get PSN games, play lots of PS2 and PS1 games etc. otherwise you'll get some tasty $600 buyer's remorse :)

[daroga]

Yeah. Too bad it's pretty darn dishonest to go buy a $600 game system intending all the while to play one game and then return it ;)

[SL4IN]

mlb 07 the show on my psp is currently owning my life like nothing else right now.

[seanr1221]

Daroga, it could be worth it if you are interested in Heavenly Sword, Warhawk, Uncharted and Ratchet and Clank

[integralsmatic]

Summon Night 1 A sword craft story and then gonna start summon night 2 a sword craft story.....than gonna old school and play a little star tropics..

[Apossum]

Yeah. Too bad it's pretty darn dishonest to go buy a $600 game system intending all the while to play one game and then return it ;)


yes. that would be kinda sketchy with a $600 system. :lol: though I guess it wouldn't "technically" be wrong at BB. it would still be a tense experience.

[daroga]

yes. that would be kinda sketchy with a $600 system. :lol: though I guess it wouldn't "technically" be wrong at BB. it would still be a tense experience.Yeah, it's not really something I would do. If anything, I'd get the system, play NGS and then sell it on my own.

I'm not sure if I'm willing to drop $600 (all of which would come from my game-sale account from earlier this year though, so it's not like it's a PS3 vs. RENT fight) on potential for the system. There's been times I've felt the sting of getting in on the ground floor of the Wii and that was only $250.

I'm gonna sleep on it. If anyone has any other thoughts, hit me up with them.

[Chacrana]

Just finished the first Rachel level of Sigma and yeah... this is easily the best game of the year so far. I wonder if anything will overtake it... it'd have to be something incredible like Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles or Metal Gear Solid 4... hmm..

Oh well. Go get this game. I'll write a review, but fuck, you know what I think about it already.

[jer7583]

Is Ninja Gaiden Sigma THAT different from Black to warrant a $600 purchase? Especially when price drop is on everybody's lips right now? Wait till after E3. Because if a price drop doesn't come then, it won't come until next year. That's my view on it.

[Chacrana]

It feels a lot different, to me. It's faster, more precise, and everything just feels... perfect. I also really like how every stage has an artistic touch to it now... by comparison, the environments in Black look really bland.

Worth buying the $600 system right now? Probably not... no game is. But it's a strong reason for buying it.

[seanr1221]

I see a free game before a price drop. But that's just my take on it.

[Chacrana]

I see a free game before a price drop. But that's just my take on it.

Hmm... I dunno... if it's still at $600, then that's still a red flag even if you throw in 2 games... especially considering how many of the PS3's games are throwaway titles that few people with any sense would want to play. Personally, I think the price would drop before we get pack in games simply because that's what's needed to sell more units. Consumers know it and I'm sure Sony does, despite the arrogance of their PR department.

[seanr1221]

Hmm... I dunno... if it's still at $600, then that's still a red flag even if you throw in 2 games... especially considering how many of the PS3's games are throwaway titles that few people with any sense would want to play. Personally, I think the price would drop before we get pack in games simply because that's what's needed to sell more units. Consumers know it and I'm sure Sony does, despite the arrogance of their PR department.

If a price drop happens my PS3 is "breaking" and being brought back to CostCo ;]

[jer7583]

Oh yeah, either a price drop or improving on what comes in the $600 package, either one is very likely right now.

I picked up three games today as a birthday splurge/Lumines profit splurge.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/SonOfA_Beep/dspsp.jpg

Gurumin is reallly cutesy. After hearing about it for weeks on CAG foreplay, and being interested previously, I got the last copy at Best Buy. Not quite what I was expecting, but the actual gameplay is really fun, action/platforming with RPG elements is always fun. Colorful graphics with a troublesome camera. I got lucky and used one of the expired GamePro coupons to get it for $15 at BB.

Death Jr was a $10 front row game that is much better than I remember. It's like a less complex, kid's version of devil may cry. The characters are fun and controls are really good. This one got overlooked, I think.

Brothers in Arms DS: Garnett over at 1up was wrong about this one so far. The controls work just as well as they did in MPH and the game is great. Everyone's seen the great graphics, but the levels are very well designed for a portable. It reminds me a bit of Gears/Vegas with the over the shoulder 3rd person. I've heard it's short, and it is a little easy.

Chrono Trigger continues to be as good as ever.

[zewone]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be bored with videogames until Bioshock is released.

[Apossum]

Is Ninja Gaiden Sigma THAT different from Black to warrant a $600 purchase? Especially when price drop is on everybody's lips right now? Wait till after E3. Because if a price drop doesn't come then, it won't come until next year. That's my view on it.


hell no it's not enough to warrant a $600 purchase. i feel half retarded buying the Collector's Edition for $70 :lol: (well, the Secret of Mana guide I got for $5 today will make up for that difference on ebay, I guess.)

I'm feeling more critical of Sigma though. it just doesn't feel as polished as it should. I love it, but some things are annoying about it.

[seanr1221]

Gurumin is really solid. I'm pretty close to the end of it now.

[botticus]

One of these days I will play new-school Ninja Gaiden. At this point more likely on a PS3 than an Xbox.

In the meantime, perhaps I will buy old-school Ninja Gaiden on the VC.

[MarkMan]

I pray the US version has Japanese voices with english subtitles option for Blue Dragon. The main character's voice is terrible from the vids on Gametrailers.com

Don't worry it does have Japanese voice option with English subs...

---

Today I played a few hours of T5DR matches with some friends. :)

[daroga]

I'm feeling more critical of Sigma though. it just doesn't feel as polished as it should. I love it, but some things are annoying about it.Care to elaborate? I'm just curious, though Iknow you're far more hardcore about the game than I am so you're probably noticing things I'd never notice.

For the record, I think I might just start a play through of Ninja Gaiden Black on the 360. That seems cheaper since I own it and everything already. ;) Likewise, I hate the DualShock analog stick layout. Trying to play through the whole of Ninja Gaiden with my thumb cocked at a 90 degree angle doesn't sound too appealing.

I may splurge and get The Darkness, though. What's the general consensus on that?

[seanr1221]

The Darkness is an awesome game. Very cinematic and some really great "holy shit" moments.

However, imho, it doesn't have much replay value.

[Apossum]

Care to elaborate? I'm just curious, though Iknow you're far more hardcore about the game than I am so you're probably noticing things I'd never notice.

For the record, I think I might just start a play through of Ninja Gaiden Black on the 360. That seems cheaper since I own it and everything already. ;) Likewise, I hate the DualShock analog stick layout. Trying to play through the whole of Ninja Gaiden with my thumb cocked at a 90 degree angle doesn't sound too appealing.

I may splurge and get The Darkness, though. What's the general consensus on that?


surprisingly, there are things anyone can notice if they've played the previous ones. Little 2 second loading screens everywhere, and lots of "unofficial" loading screens when you open chests and stuff (it pauses for a couple seconds without saying "loading.") sometimes when you navigate menus and it stutters there too. you're right, the 360 controller is much better for it. especially when you take bluetooth de-syncs into account :bomb:
and the CGI is actually worse than it is on the 360 which is absolutely ridiculous considering they have 50 freaking gigs of space to put uncompressed video on :lol:

Gameplay and graphics wise, this is the best version, and I'm loving it so far, but on a technical level it's not as polished and has some odd problems that I wouldn't expect from Team Ninja.

[daroga]

huh, that's weird. I'd have figured that game would've been spit-polished to the nth degree. I guess not.

Is the general consensus that they're going to keep Sigma on the PS3 only or might it see some daylight as a 360 title? At this point, now that I'm awake and thinking ratioanlly, it's more the controller than the pricey new system that makes me ask that.

As for The Darkness, I have a feeling it would be a buy-play-sell type of game. How long is it?

[Gameboy415]

I'm currently plugging away at Kingdom Hearts: Re: Chain of Memories on PS2 and I'm FINALLY nearing the end. But then I have the Reverse/Rebirth mode to go through too! AAH! After that I can FINALLY play KH2: Final Mix and hear the story in ENGLISH. The in-game text is still in Japanese, but all the cutscenes have English voice-overs. :D

Haven't really played anything on Wii since I haven't imported a US copy of RE4 over here yet and my library of 3 already completed PS3 games remains untouched. I hope to get Ninja Gaiden soon though. On the 360 front, I haven't played anything in months but I'm about halfway through Lost Planet and I have a copy of Gears of War from last fall that I haven't even opened yet. :O

Otherwise, I'm playing a TON of music games lately on PS2.
Namely:

GuitarFreaks/Drummania (I have 5 of the 8 mixes released)
KeyboardMania
Vib Ribbon and its sequels Vib Ripple and Mojib Ribon

[seanr1221]

Psshhh, I think Apossum is just upset from playing DOAX ;]

[keithp]

Finally opened up the Factory in Rogue Galaxy last night. I'm loving this game, battles are really fun. Like everyone's said the story isn't spectacular, but the voice acting sure is. Now I'm trying to figure out how to make items--do all machines need an electrical cord hooked up to them, or will that be on the plan specifically if it needs it? I'm just trying to make the first thing, the magical smelter.

[daroga]

Hmmm, anyone play Call of Juarez on the 360? I think I'd like spend some giftcards on a buy-play-sell game and I'm back and forth between it and The Darkness. Both seemed to fair about the same in reviews (7-8 range). I'm DLing IGN's video reviews of both right now to get a better taste of both of them.

[botticus]

Finally opened up the Factory in Rogue Galaxy last night. I'm loving this game, battles are really fun. Like everyone's said the story isn't spectacular, but the voice acting sure is. Now I'm trying to figure out how to make items--do all machines need an electrical cord hooked up to them, or will that be on the plan specifically if it needs it? I'm just trying to make the first thing, the magical smelter.Everything needs an electrical cord. It's tricky because you have to design the electrical cord so it goes straight into the outlet. Meaning you have to build it straight out from the outlet, and then left or right into the input. If you try otherwise, it won't actually connect.

[seanr1221]

I was going to start a new thread, but I might as well talk about it here first.

Does anyone else get really nervous about their Live Arcade, Virtual Console and PSN games? Like what's going to happen if they don't carry over into the next systems nervous? I know it's still a while off, but it makes me very leery about purchasing any of these games if I can't have them long term :-/

[Chacrana]

Hmmm, anyone play Call of Juarez on the 360? I think I'd like spend some giftcards on a buy-play-sell game and I'm back and forth between it and The Darkness. Both seemed to fair about the same in reviews (7-8 range). I'm DLing IGN's video reviews of both right now to get a better taste of both of them.

Get The Darkness. It's a really good game and the only real drawback it has is that it's short. Though at $60 for an 8 hour game... it's pretty steep. If you don't factor the price though and just look at the game itself... yeah, good shit.