General Gaming Thread ∞

[Persona7]

I thought that Wet was pretty cool and could be some mindless fun for a boring summer day.

Maybe I can grab it on Black Friday? I remember reading that it will not release at full price.

[Maklershed]

I had a blast playing the Wet demo. I'm definitely gonna get that game but I can tell its gonna drop in price big time not long after its released so I'll wait a little bit.

[Mr. Anderson]

I need to get my 360 out of hock in time for Bayonetta, dammit!

[FriskyTanuki]

The Wet demo made it seem like a decent purchase for $10.

[mykevermin]

nice!

Rock Band LEGO weill be able to export tracks to RB2 :)

time to throw it on my gamefly que and get a larger HDD.

I suspect they're smart enough to do it the same way they did the AC/DC disc.

Unless the "track pack" discs let you import from the disc, no fee, no code. Could be wrong.

[RelentlessRolento]

It sounds like the Rock Band Lego thing will be like the RB1 -> RB2 port. Pay a small fee then transfer. If it's $5 for the fee, it's worth it alone for the Queen songs.

[jer7583]

Thanks for the help, guys.

I think I'm just going to stick with component. I switch inputs to avoid Image Retension on my plasma when I step away from the 360 for a bit or whatever and having it restart when switching inputs just wouldn't work. HDMI probably is a little better but I miss real surround sound, and a new reciever isn't in the budget. I just got this one earlier this year.

[DarkNessBear]

The Wet demo made it seem like a decent purchase for $10.
Yea possibly. The only part I enjoyed was jumping around on the freeway while shooting dudes in the face. But the rest has been done before, and has been done better.

[seanr1221]

Hey bear, are you shipping inFAMOUS tomorrow? :wave:

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[DarkNessBear]

Oh yea... about that...

*drives off - crashes into a tree - rolls out*

...I'll ship it tomorrow.

[seanr1221]

No problem, just let me know.

[whoknows]

I just got a bunch of crap off a friends PSN account :whee:

I got MvC2, Fat Princess, Shatter, FFVII, and Flower.

Free stuff is the best.

[FriskyTanuki]

*Calls the police.*

[whoknows]

And here I thought you were cool

[pete5883]

I switch inputs to avoid Image Retension on my plasma when I step away from the 360 for a bit or whatever and having it restart when switching inputs just wouldn't work.
Why don't you just turn off the TV to save power while you're at it?

[jer7583]

Why don't you just turn off the TV to save power while you're at it?

Well, that too. If my gf is in the room I'll usually leave it on over-air. I do switch off my power strip at night and when I'm at work to save power. I hear those can eat up like $140 a year on your utility bill.

[manthing]

A new Bonk game with online co-op?

:bouncy:

[h3llbring3r]

A new Bonk game with online co-op?

:bouncy:
Sweet. Keith Courage next? j/k I hope it's an arcade title after seeing it, the aesthetic is a little wonky. [Edit: confirmed it's XBLA, PSN & WiiWare]
http://i32.tinypic.com/9tkb3b.jpg

[manthing]

Gross, what happened to his colorful world?

:-(

[Azumangaman]

For Batman : AA, once you beat the game, can you go back to collect the riddler challenges? I only have a few hours left and I don't want to finish the game and not be able to come back...or do they carry over if you play Hard?

[benjamouth]

For Batman : AA, once you beat the game, can you go back to collect the riddler challenges? I only have a few hours left and I don't want to finish the game and not be able to come back...or do they carry over if you play Hard?

Yeah you can go back through Arkham when you've finished the story and pick up things you missed, it's empty so that makes things a bit easier I guess.

I don't believe anything would carry over to a new save on hard, not Riddler challanges nor upgrades.

[mykevermin]

There will be no shit-talking about Keith Courage.

Also, that there has been no rerelease of The Legendary Axe this generation makes me so unhappy.

[dallow]

Played more Batman.

Man, I can't believe the game is this good, few nitpicks aside.
It's very satisfying. I'm so glad I went for it.

[Inf^Shini]

They made Bonk a little sadistic looking there, I want his kiddy happy face back!

I hope the feel of the game stays the same, don't want him to end up floaty, b/c that's what his head spin is for =D

[h3llbring3r]

There will be no shit-talking about Keith Courage.

Also, that there has been no rerelease of The Legendary Axe this generation makes me so unhappy.
Alpha Zones- represent!

[Rei no Otaku]

That new Bonk game looks terrible.

[KingBroly]

Yes, yes it does

[h3llbring3r]

That new Bonk game looks terrible.
Yea, I was pumped- but after seeing the screens, not so much.
Sucky, maybe you can still explore a T-Rex's G.I. tract for old times sake.

[Rodimus]

I wonder how Bonk holds up against other caveman platformers like Chuck Rock & Big Nose the Caveman?

[Flak]

Batman was awesome. I see the similarities in final fights between AA and Bioshock, but I found Arkham's to be more satisfying.

[Azumangaman]

Batman = Serious GOTY.
Just finished it. Incredible.

[gunm]

Stupid Champions Online. They nerfed all the XP/powers as soon as it officially launched yesterday--a big "fuck you" to anyone who had the early start/pre-order weekend. I almost felt sorry for the folks who did the lifetime subscription purchase. I think they rolled back though--they did an emergency maintenance last night but I haven't had a chance to find out what they did. Funny to read the huge crush of complaints that came though.

Anyway, Champions is the only reason I'm not playing Batman AA right now. :p

Edit: Hm, after re-examining things, it looks like they did not roll anything back. It does appear like many of us playing CO aren't playing their classes to the best potential, though. I have to recant my statement, but I do still think there's something wrong when the MOB fodder (called "henchmen" in the game) can take out your supposedly "super" Superhero. Cryptic did a really poor job explaining the leveling, talents, and powers and what everything does in the game so no one really knows what they're doing.

[Flak]

Have at you phantom page!

[RelentlessRolento]

Batman = Serious GOTY.
Just finished it. Incredible.


I'm having a hard time seeing this take over Mass Effect 2 or Uncharted 2, but I'll take your word since I have yet to play something other than the demo.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'm having a hard time seeing this take over Mass Effect 2.
I'm sure Batman AA has no need to worry about Mass Effect 2... since ME2 isn't even coming out this year.

[RelentlessRolento]

well, there's alot more coming out this year that I can see taking GotY beyond what BAA is doing.

[dallow]

I can easily say it's top 5 fave games this year for me. Never would have expected that. From all the videos, I thought it'd be just another boring beat 'em up.

Even my ladyfriend likes to watch me play. She loved the Scarecrow sections.

[FriskyTanuki]

I heard that Batman's main GOTY competitor is Duke Nukem Forever.

[Rodimus]

BAA is definitely my Action GOTY. I hope more companies start making games based on popular comic, cartoon, or book franchises that don't necessarily have to tie in with anything. *wink* Transformers *wink*

[willardhaven]

Arkham Asylum has terrible controls and is kind of ugly, I don't get the hype.

[zewone]

MW2 = GotY

[Chibi_Kaji]

Arkham Asylum has terrible controls and is kind of ugly, I don't get the hype.
Ugly I could understand... but terrible controls? We must have played different games.

[RelentlessRolento]

I think Zew is right in terms of what GotY will be for most people. MW2 is some big ass shit that every gamer is pretty much genna hop on and play for hours on end.


I'm still waiting for the next "genre trend". it's getting to the point where it can happen probably within the next 2 years.

[BlueScrote]

BAA is definitely my Action GOTY. I hope more companies start making games based on popular comic, cartoon, or book franchises that don't necessarily have to tie in with anything. *wink* Transformers *wink*


This. x100.

Although I have really enjoyed the Transformers:RotF and Wolverine tie-ins, They would have been 100x better if they didn't have to confine themselves to the admittedly crappy story of the movies.

I really hope Iron Man 2 does completely suck (the first one had some good ideas, but kinda failed in the execution) since Matt Fraction is writing the story.

[Flak]

What's terrible about the Batman controls? The fact you'll get your ass whipped if you play it like a button masher?

[willardhaven]

I just don't like the way Batman responds, he's slow and tank-like. His jumps feel delayed, I had the same feeling playing Ghostbusters. The voice acting is really good, but if I can always watch the show for that.

[Rodimus]

BAA controls were fine. Combat is smooth and simple. But I have to be honest that the stealth felt a little clunky. But it's acceptable since this game isn't strictly about stealth.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I've never ran into any problems like that. The biggest problem I had with the controls were accidentally scanning the environment instead of turning on detective mode. But that more of my problem with the PS3 controller...

[gunm]

Hoo boy, the fall/holiday Game Esplosions is about to begin...at least I have an idea of what I can get if there's a TRU B2G1 sale this year. I'm thinking Rock Band Beatles, MUA2, and maybe DiRT2 or NFS:Shift.

Beyond that, I'm looking at getting Muramasa, Scribblenauts, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 for sure. And then maybe IL-2 Sturmovik and Motorstorm Arctic Edge if I can find a good deal on 'em.

[willardhaven]

Call of Duty IV and Tales of Vesperia have tight, responsive controls. Batman Arkham Asylum and Ghostbusters have floaty, bad controls. The camera in Batman is also out of this world, it makes Kingdom Hearts' look great. Even Prince of Persia (a notoriously floaty series) controls better than Batman. The frequent slow motion cuts are really bad too. It's not a big deal since I've only downloaded the demo, but everyone I talk to tells me it's great.

[gunm]

I had no problem with the controls or camera in the Batman AA demo. I've certainly played worse.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I rarely ran into camera problems with the game. Once or twice I was hit with a brick or shot from off screen(But thats more my fault since I knew a few were off screen but chose to ignore them). And the Slow-motion cuts were fine since they singled the end of the fight. And once again the controls worked great. I really don't see the "floaty" controls you are talking about.

[willardhaven]

I'm not saying you can't play the game, I am saying it doesn't have a good feel. There isn't really another way to put it, and obviously everyone feels differently.

[Lieutenant Dan]

The floaty controls ruined the Prince of Persia series for me. I haven't tried the Batman demo yet.

[gunm]

I enjoyed playing the demo. I'm looking forward to the full game, as soon as I can break away from Champions...now that I kind of figured out how you're supposed to play it. >_<

[Rodimus]

I think you're just jealous of Batman's wonderful toys.

[manthing]

Based on the demo WET is wet, runny dogshit.

[corrosivefrost]

Call of Duty IV and Tales of Vesperia have tight, responsive controls. Batman Arkham Asylum and Ghostbusters have floaty, bad controls. The camera in Batman is also out of this world, it makes Kingdom Hearts' look great. Even Prince of Persia (a notoriously floaty series) controls better than Batman. The frequent slow motion cuts are really bad too. It's not a big deal since I've only downloaded the demo, but everyone I talk to tells me it's great.

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. KH has one of the worst cameras ever. BAA, I have no issue with, other than I'm on my 3rd fucking attempt at a playthrough already (not by choice).

[willardhaven]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug. KH has one of the worst cameras ever. BAA, I have no issue with, other than I'm on my 3rd fucking attempt at a playthrough already (not by choice).

What's so crazy about that? I was saying KH's camera sucks, just that I hate Batman's as well. I'd rather play Batman & Robin on the SNES.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Cocaine apparently is a hell of a drug...

[corrosivefrost]

What's so crazy about that? I was saying KH's camera sucks, just that I hate Batman's as well. I'd rather play Batman & Robin on the SNES.

Camera seems like standard 3rd person fair to me... which is why I don't think I've seen many people complain about it. In fact, I think it's the first complaint I've heard about it... so that seemed crazy to me. :)

[willardhaven]

Well to be fair I don't like Ghostbusters or RE 5 either, they all seem unpolished compared to Call of Duty 4 or Devil May Cry 4.

[RelentlessRolento]

I think everyone can agree ur penis is unpolished... and I'm not implying anyone, thus no quote.

[Rei no Otaku]

Arkham Asylum has terrible controls and is kind of ugly, I don't get the hype.
I've been looking for some good drugs. You'll have to hook me up.

[BlueScrote]

I enjoyed playing the demo. I'm looking forward to the full game, as soon as I can break away from Champions...now that I kind of figured out how you're supposed to play it. >_<


I'm interested in your opinion of this. Its interested me since its a. cryptic, which did well on COH/V (although I never played them) and the subject matter is much more interesting than generic fantasy land xyz.

[willardhaven]

I think you guys have just have a really high tolerance for crap.

[manthing]

BAA isn't crap.

Your opinions OTOH...

[willardhaven]

Haha I know I'm definitely in the minority, but you guys are downright catty.

[jer7583]

You're not making any sense, willard.

Are you sure you didn't accidentally pop in Batman:Rise of Sin Tzu?

[willardhaven]

I don't know what the deal is, but it is what it is. I like Batman but for some reason Arkham comes of as clunky to me. It felt like it was running at less than 30 FPS, (and that's before it goes into slow motion).

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm usually in the minority as well but I've never seen this situation before where there's only ONE person who disagrees. You have to admit in this case it's you, not the game.

[bigdaddybruce44]

If BAA is really that bad, it at least has fooled just about everyone, then.

[willardhaven]

Pretty funny, I guess if it drops in price I'll give the full game a whirl and see if it changes my mind.

[Azumangaman]

...You've only played the demo?

The game is unreal.

[FriskyTanuki]

Yep, it's an Unreal engine game.

[Rei no Otaku]

Yep, it's an Unreal engine game.
Wow, that joke was painful.

[heavyd853]

Wow, that joke was painful.

I had a good guffaw at it.

[FriskyTanuki]

It wasn't meant to be funny.

[Maklershed]

Good one Frisky

[Thomas96]

I just don't like the way Batman responds, he's slow and tank-like. His jumps feel delayed, I had the same feeling playing Ghostbusters. The voice acting is really good, but if I can always watch the show for that.

I think its the engine that you don't like... have you played Wolverine, you probably wouldn't like that either. Ghostbusters did not have the Unreal engine but it has that same control feel.. like controlling a tank, slower bigger characters. I enjoyed BAA, but I definitely see a pattern in the things that you don't like.

[BlueScrote]

If BAA is really that bad, it at least has fooled just about everyone, then.


If the game has fooled you into thinking its a good game, is it still a bad game?

[dallow]

http://i31.tinypic.com/2hzps00.jpg


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Looks like Atlus will be picking this up, better than Ignition.

[mykevermin]

I think Zew is right in terms of what GotY will be for most people. MW2 is some big ass shit that every gamer is pretty much genna hop on and play for hours on end.

Man, I really want it, but I can't bring myself to buy an Activision title new. Haven't done so in over 18 months.

I'm sure Zew is right. I'm also sure he's been playing MW2 for a few weeks now.

[zewone]

I wish.

[dallow]

I don't know if I'm going to keep my order for MW2. I want the Hardened version too for the case and CoD1 download.

There's always been some sale on CoD just a couple weeks after release, though I don't think it'd apply to that version. It looks so good though, and I'd rather start playing MP when everyone is just starting out.

[corrosivefrost]

I too would like the hardened edition, dallow... the steelbook alone has my interest... I really couldn't be bothered with the original CoD, I think... I haven't played 2 or 3... just 4 and W@W... I just can't bring myself to care enough about them at this point to go back and actually play them.

[Rei no Otaku]

I have no desire for MW2. I'll sign it out and beat the single player in a couple days never to touch it again.

[mykevermin]

I don't know if I'm going to keep my order for MW2. I want the Hardened version too for the case and CoD1 download.

There's always been some sale on CoD just a couple weeks after release, though I don't think it'd apply to that version. It looks so good though, and I'd rather start playing MP when everyone is just starting out.

Yep. the CoD1 bonus really has me tempted.

Activision has really done some neat stuff to tempt the hard of heart and strong of will (which, in gaming terms, pretty much means nofuckingbody at all because I've never met a gamer with any ethical standards whatsoever) to bring people to buy their products this year. The GH5/GHVH deal was impressive, and the MW2 "medium-sized" bundle (I can't be arsed to remember the names of each edition - I'm talking about the one with CoD1 but not the fucking night vision) is impressive too.

Eh, I'm traveling enough this month that I won't be able to do much gaming at all anyway.

[FriskyTanuki]

What is Atlus picking up, dallow?

I see the Van Halen pre-order deal as a completely desperate attempt to get that game into as many hands as possible since they're releasing it at the super confident release date of December 22.

I'll rent MW2 like I did for the first and go from there, it won't be a new purchase, so that's fine with me.

[willardhaven]

I'm still playing the first Modern Warfare... the multiplayer takes me back to my Counterstrike days in high school.

About the Unreal Engine, I thought Bioshock was good from the demo (I'm waiting for a good TV to get the full game). I didn't like Lost Odyssey, but I'll try some demos of the other games and see if there's a pattern.

[benjamouth]

I'm only interested in the single player so I'll pick up MW2 when it's $20-30 or something.

Probably after I've played MW1 and WaW, although the WaW demo didn't impress me much, I'll probably wait for that to hit <$20.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'd get MW2 but I've got honestly shittier games I'd rather be playing. MW2 is fun but it dosn't really appeal to me much. My dad really enjoyed beating CoDWoW though, but then again he plays almost every PC FPS under the sun.

oh, and I'm with willard in terms of batman... it's a game that can be really good, but there's enough to offset my likes about it.

[dallow]

What is Atlus picking up, dallow?Hopefully 3D Dot Game Heroes from From Software.
They mentioned playing the demo that FS has sent to different US/EU publishers.

I have no desire for MW2. I'll sign it out and beat the single player in a couple days never to touch it again.

I'm only interested in the single player so I'll pick up MW2 when it's $20-30 or something.
Yeah, if you're not going to do the multiplayer, it's not really worth buying.

[RelentlessRolento]

3D dot heroes better come here or I'm genna cut a bitch.

EDIT: o shit! undead knights is releasing soon... damn.

[Maklershed]

I see the Van Halen pre-order deal as a completely desperate attempt to get that game into as many hands as possible since they're releasing it at the super confident release date of December 22.



I don't get putting them on a game disc by themselves. Maybe I just live in an area that's not representative of the rest of the country but I don't know a single person that likes Van Halen or has any of their cds/dls. I don't think I even have a friend that could name one of their songs other than maybe Girls, Girls, Girls.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I have no desire for MW2. I'll sign it out and beat the single player in a couple days never to touch it again.
Pretty much the same here... except for the siginng out thing. As of now the only game I might pick up that month is Agarest: Generations of War(If the price is right).

[dallow]

CRANKY OLD MAN ALERT

I can't believe how expensive movie theater tickets/food is these days.

I've only been to a non-dollar movie theater 3 times in the past 2 years so I'm always shocked when I see the prices. I'm pissed that I spent $30 bucks on two ticket, 1 med drink, 1 med popcorn.

The couple in front of me got popcorn, drinks, candy AND nachos. I don't want to even think about how much he spent.

Inglourious Bastards was excellent though.

No more wide-release movie trips for me unless it's Pixar.

[dmaul1114]

Ticket prices have went up, but I don't mind $10-11 for a good film. I try to do matinees when I can to save a few bucks. But I'm a big movie lover, so I'm kind of stuck. Much bigger hobby for me than games.

I never get any food or drinks though. I can make it through a movie without eating, and drinking just leads to needing a bathroom break. So no since in paying those absurd prices.

[benjamouth]

When I went to see District 9, two large drinks and 2 medium popcorns......$24

I was not shocked but it reminded me why I usually sneak stuff in.

[dallow]

I'm a film lover too, but I really just prefer seeing it at home now since I have a decent setup and it usually looks better than in the theater. (i prefer fine detail vs huge fuzzy screen) Few of the movies I want to watch end up on the premium 4K digital screens.

I only went to see Up in a theater because I had to see it in 3D.

Matinee is definitely a lot cheaper, and there are still some places here that'll do it for $5.00.
Also, I'll be sneaking in food and drinks again. It was too last minute to do it last night.

[dmaul1114]

I have a decent set up too, but still just can't beat the experience of seeing a good film on the big screen at a nice theater IMO. Quality varies a lot theater to theater. I was amazed with the picture at the theater where I saw Inglourious Basterds, it really looked like a huge HD screen and had none of the film grain, scratches and dirt on the print etc. that you sometimes get. But even if it has some flaws, the size matters a lot to me. Same with TV shopping I'll always prioritize size over picture quality when trying to get the most bang for my buck since I'm not a videophile at all.

I'll wait for stuff like comedies to Netflix since the big screen doesn't help much there--other than the crowd experience of having a 100+ people to laugh along with.

But anything with good cinematography, special effects, etc. I still catch on the big screen.

[FriskyTanuki]

I don't get putting them on a game disc by themselves. Maybe I just live in an area that's not representative of the rest of the country but I don't know a single person that likes Van Halen or has any of their cds/dls. I don't think I even have a friend that could name one of their songs other than maybe Girls, Girls, Girls.
Because that's their philosophy for GH games. They're starting to turn it around with importing, despite the poor start to that process.

It's $7.50 here to see a movie at night, which isn't bad. I did love going to see movies for $0.50 at the dollar theater, as the matinee started an hour after I got out of school and most of the movies were only a month or so old.

[BlueScrote]

All Summer i've been going to the drive in where its $8 for two movies. Other than that I have a hard time going to the movies because its expensive and that i'd rather be in my own home watching it.

[whoknows]

$6.50 to see a movie here at night with college discount. Not terrible, but when movies hit the $2 theater a week or two after release I feel bad for spending $6 on it.

I see pretty much everything in theaters...even stuff I don't particularly care about. I just love going.

[dmaul1114]

I see pretty much everything in theaters...even stuff I don't particularly care about. I just love going.

Yeah, I used to be much the same way. Being older and busier I have to be more picky about what I see due to time constraints.

But I just love going to the theater. I don't begrudge those who prefer watching at home....means less people rattling popcorn, slurping drinks, texting etc. in the theater! :D

But thankfully I'm not too sensitive to distractions, so I don't get annoyed very often. Going to weekday matinees or the first showings on Saturday or Sunday morning helps as well.

[dallow]

I thought I'd be sneaky and see Up at it's first showing on a Sunday, but darnit, had a little girl sitting behind us saying 'Oh my!' over and over throughout the movie. :)
It was only cute the first couple times.

[dmaul1114]

I thought I'd be sneaky and see Up at it's first showing on a Sunday, but darnit, had a little girl sitting behind us saying 'Oh my!' over and over throughout the movie. :)
It was only cute the first couple times.

Yeah, kids movies you're out of luck as lots of parents do take their kids to early showings. Those you're probably better off with one of the lastest showings a couple weeks after release.

R-rated movies tend to be empty in the matinees on weekdays and weekend as the 17+ crowd is at school/work on the weekdays, and hung over/tired from social outings Friday/Saturday night to make the 10-11 am Sat/Sun showings most of the time.

[whoknows]

Yeah, I used to be much the same way. Being older and busier I have to be more picky about what I see due to time constraints.

But I just love going to the theater. I don't begrudge those who prefer watching at home....means less people rattling popcorn, slurping drinks, texting etc. in the theater! :D

But thankfully I'm not too sensitive to distractions, so I don't get annoyed very often. Going to weekday matinees or the first showings on Saturday or Sunday morning helps as well.

Yeah, I definitely have less time now that school's started again to go as much as I'd like. Between it and work I'm pretty much left with the last showings of the night or weekends.

Oh well. Still fun :D

[gunm]

I'd get MW2 but I've got honestly shittier games I'd rather be playing. MW2 is fun but it dosn't really appeal to me much. My dad really enjoyed beating CoDWoW though, but then again he plays almost every PC FPS under the sun.

oh, and I'm with willard in terms of batman... it's a game that can be really good, but there's enough to offset my likes about it.


Your post frightens and confuses me...but then again, I'm just a Caveman. I don't know of your strange playing of games that haven't been released yet, or this agreeing with "Willard" stuff. :D

[mykevermin]

Suppose I'm a video game retailer.

Suppose you're Sony.

Try to convince me to carry PSP Go: a console that won't net me any sales.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Why would they need to? The big retailers are already taking preorders.

[mykevermin]

Just seems strange to me. I haven't been to a GS in over 12 months, but the PSP section has always been scant and disorganized at best. I don't see that growing over time, and could really see the PSP largely disappearing from retail stores in the next 12-18 months. Especially if releases stop coming on UMD at all.

[dallow]

Nah myke.

The GO isn't being made to replace the 3000 model. In fact there's another UMD model coming (4000) that probably has a few of the GO features like Bluetooth.

It's just there for the savvy consumer that doesn't want to be tied down with physical media, and wants a more portable solution than the current sized PSP.

I'd love one because of it's size, but switching over to pure DD will be hard for me.

EDIT: If it's ever hackable, and I can rip my UMDs with my 1000 model and put them on the GO. I'll buy it.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Wait if you believe UMD's are going to completely vanish wouldn't selling something like the PSP GO make sense?

Finally I'm getting a copy of Dragon Quest 4 from Goozex... now I just need to wait for DQ5...

[Chairman_LMAO]

Nah myke.

The GO isn't being made to replace the 3000 model. In fact there's another UMD model coming (4000) that probably has a few of the GO features like Bluetooth.

It's just there for the savvy consumer that doesn't want to be tied down with physical media, and wants a more portable solution than the current sized PSP.

I'd love one because of it's size, but switching over to pure DD will be hard for me.

EDIT: If it's ever hackable, and I can rip my UMDs with my 1000 model and put them on the GO. I'll buy it.

Considering that the PSP is less than dominating the market, doesn't having two different products that are essentially the same thing seem a little...Sega-y to you?

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'd love one because of it's size, but switching over to pure DD will be hard for me.

EDIT: If it's ever hackable, and I can rip my UMDs with my 1000 model and put them on the GO. I'll buy it.
I'll be picking up a PSP GO but keeping my 1000 for my older games(And the occasional import and retail game)

[Halo05]

Considering that the PSP is less than dominating the market, doesn't having two different products that are essentially the same thing seem a little...Sega-y to you?

As a former (nearly) militant Sega fan, I feel like I can confidently say, "Oh fuck yes".

As much as I miss the days when I could walk into Toys R Us and pick from...

Sega Genesis games
Sega CD games
Sega 32x games
Sega Saturn games
Sega Gamegear games

and purchase the following hardware to play said games on...

Sega Genesis console
Sega Nomad
Sega CDX combined Genesis/CD console
Sega CD console
Sega Saturn console
Sega 32x console
Sega Gamegear

It wasn't working well for Sega. Sony has a ways to go before reaching that level of absurdity but the fact that they're releasing a PSP 3000 bundle with Gran Turismo right after the PSP Go launch (as opposed to doing the European DD-version of GT with the Go) seems to point to a certain lack of confidence in the Go at least in the US.

Wow, I actually started those lists to be at least a little facetious but if you look at the official start/end dates for each of those consoles, you literally could buy them at the same time. Some might've been tough to find (I remember seeing the CDX in stores exactly once) but damn that's some kind of ambition.

[gunm]

PSPGo is mostly the same functionality as the current PSP, just in a slightly different package. You might as well ask why Nintendo decided to sell a DSi along side the DS as the business behind doing it is similar. Also, unlike Sega, Sony is sticking behind PS3 and the general PSP design/software. Thanks to BluRay winning the HD format war, you're not going to see a PS4 any time soon, much less a PS3 add-on with enhanced/different technology).

Sony is aware of the existing player base for PSP1000-3000 as well as their retail distribution channels and are not going to undermine that by making only PSPGo digital distribution in the near future. Could PSP2 be online only with just download codes in cases or PSN cards at some point? I'm going to guess, most likely...

[Chairman_LMAO]

snip

That's just great for Sega fans like you and I, but, as you said, it was terrible in the long run for Sega and killed consumer confidence, and I can see the same thing happening to Sony. Not to the extent of Sega's situation, but this seeming lack of faith in their product can't be good for the company.

EDIT: You also forgot all three models of Genesis and the two different models of SegaCD to fit them, but that's just nitpicking.

[mykevermin]

You might as well ask why Nintendo decided to sell a DSi along side the DS as the business behind doing it is similar.

I can buy a DS cart and play it in my DSi.

Haven't found a spot to put a UMD in the Go yet.

The jury is still out on this, of course, but we'll really know for certain if, say, six months after the Go is released, the PSP section grows even smaller than it already is. That Fates/Unlimited game is on the PSN store only, as are Patapon 2 and Holy Badman! Whatever This Game is Called I Totally Forgot. There are a handful of other titles that have UMD releases elsewhere.

I don't think my line of thinking is totally off kilter. After all, the UMD movie is long relegated to bargain bin status and I'm pretty confident new releases don't happen anymore.

[seanr1221]

I used to have one of these

http://www.computercloset.org/segacdx.jpg

[Chibi_Kaji]

I don't think my line of thinking is totally off kilter. After all, the UMD movie is long relegated to bargain bin status and I'm pretty confident new releases don't happen anymore.
So what would you say when you found out that you are wrong?

[mykevermin]

Two things.

1) I'm wrong.

2) Who the fuck buys UMD movies?

[Chibi_Kaji]

A quick look through Amazon shows that select titles do see UMD Movie releases. But don't ask me who buys them. The only UMD I brought was for $5 just to try one out and that was it.

[pete5883]

Suppose I'm a video game retailer.

Suppose you're Sony.

Try to convince me to carry PSP Go: a console that won't net me any sales.
I think an exec at GS went on record a couple weeks ago that they were looking forward to the Go, because it will fuel UMD trade-ins. Go figure.

[dmaul1114]

I'd love one because of it's size, but switching over to pure DD will be hard for me.


Pure DD is a total deal breaker for me. Games are just disposable entertainment to me. I seldom buy any, just get most off of Goozex, see the credits roll and throw them back on there. I have no interested in collecting them and keeping them around as I'll never touch them again.

So pure DD just doesn't work as I don't enjoy gaming enough to spend money I can't get a large part of back.

Maybe if full fledged games were $5-10 (and not just shorter/simpler games like XBLA titles) I could deal with it. I don't have a problem with dropping $5-10 on an e-book for my Kindle that I'll only read once. That's pocket change as I kind of view it like buying a movie ticket.

But when you're talking paying pretty much the same prices as disc based games for a full fledged download, no way, Jose.

[Mr. Anderson]

As a former (nearly) militant Sega fan, I feel like I can confidently say, "Oh fuck yes".

As much as I miss the days when I could walk into Toys R Us and pick from...

Sega Genesis games
Sega CD games
Sega 32x games
Sega Saturn games
Sega Gamegear games

and purchase the following hardware to play said games on...

Sega Genesis console
Sega Nomad
Sega CDX combined Genesis/CD console
Sega CD console
Sega Saturn console
Sega 32x console
Sega Gamegear



Insanity.

And sean, you should have kept it!

Maybe if full fledged games were $5-10 (and not just shorter/simpler games like XBLA titles) I could deal with it. I don't have a problem with dropping $5-10 on an e-book for my Kindle that I'll only read once. That's pocket change as I kind of view it like buying a movie ticket.

Since you're the only person I've heard of buying a Kindle, let me ask you: why the hell would you want to read a book on a screen?

You can usually get whatever paperback suits your fancy for $5-10 on Amazon.

[seanr1221]

Oh, I technically still have it, it's just at my parents house somewhere :lol:

When are you getting back on Live?

[manthing]

UMD > :hd: > :br:

[Mr. Anderson]

Oh, I technically still have it, it's just at my parents house somewhere :lol:

When are you getting back on Live?

As soon as I get my 'Box out of hock (hopefully next month), and get some broadband at my apartment.

Believe me, you will be the first to know! :lol:

[Chibi_Kaji]

So Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will feature SIXAXIS-controlled boobs (http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=10808). GOTY?

[dmaul1114]

Since you're the only person I've heard of buying a Kindle, let me ask you: why the hell would you want to read a book on a screen?

You can usually get whatever paperback suits your fancy for $5-10 on Amazon.

1. I seldom ever re-read a book, so I hate buying a book and having it waste space in my house when I'm probably never going to touch it again. I've been trying to pare down my belongings a lot in recent years, and have been pretty successful. I hated having a bunch of junk I was never going to touch again laying around and cluttering up my condo. Moving 600+ miles over the summer was a big incentive to pare down as well.

I also hated hassling with the library, and dealing with donating or selling books after I read. So e-books are just more more convenient for me as I don't have a physical item to deal with, or due dates and limited selection at the library etc.

2. The Kindle screen is just as easy on the eyes as paper. No backlighting etc. with e-ink, so you don't get eye strain like with an LCD screen. So reading on a screen isn't a negative on an e-ink device IMO.

3. And I find it more comfortable to hold and read on than a real book. Thick books are a pain when you're near the beginning or end. Especially paperbacks.

4. Convenience. Great to be able to buy a book and start reading instantly. Also love that you can get samples of the first couple of chapters of pretty much every book in the kindle store. I hear about a book that interests me, I go to Amazon.com and send a sample to my Kindle, and it's there for me to check out when I get around to it.

5. Price. New releases are mostly $9.99, so I don't have to wait a year or so for the paperback to come out to get the book for a decent price since hardbacks are so expensive.

6. Ease for travel. Great to be able to take tons of books everywhere you go in something about the size and weight of 1 paperback.


Anyhow, I love it. One of the best gadgets I've ever bought, and I've read a lot more since getting it due to the convenience factor.

[Mr. Anderson]

I must say, you make a convincing argument. Seems like a neat device!

Personally, I need to able to flip the pages by my nose and have that distinct book aroma flood my nostrils. But maybe that's just me. :lol:

[FriskyTanuki]

So Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will feature SIXAXIS-controlled boobs (http://ps3.kombo.com/article.php?artid=10808). GOTY?
So they took that from MGS4?

[Chibi_Kaji]

So they took that from MGS4?
Probably

[Nelo Ice]

so anyone else other than friskytanuki pick up defense grid on xbla? if not buy it if u like tower defense and even if u dont this game may convert u!

[Persona7]

Hmm...

My day one list for this fall :

Brutal Legend
Silent Hill


Everything else at black friday

[DarthPuma]

Insanity.

And sean, you should have kept it!



Since you're the only person I've heard of buying a Kindle, let me ask you: why the hell would you want to read a book on a screen?

You can usually get whatever paperback suits your fancy for $5-10 on Amazon.

My friend bought one and just got it in today actually. I felt the same way you did until I saw it. The screen looks exactly like ink on paper. There is some amazingly cool technology behind those e-ink displays. I would totally get one if they were $150 ish.

[bigdaddybruce44]

so anyone else other than friskytanuki pick up defense grid on xbla? if not buy it if u like tower defense and even if u dont this game my convert u!

I fucking love tower defense games, so I'm definitely gonna have to check this out.

[Nelo Ice]

I fucking love tower defense games, so I'm definitely gonna have to check this out.

then you'll fucking love it! its one of the top if not the top standalone td game out there :D

[dmaul1114]

I must say, you make a convincing argument. Seems like a neat device!

Personally, I need to able to flip the pages by my nose and have that distinct book aroma flood my nostrils. But maybe that's just me. :lol:

Yeah, I can respect that.

I'm that way with music and movies. I still buy CDs even though I do most listening on MP3s ripped from them these days, and have little interest in buying digital movies. I just like having the physical copies.

Both those are also things I listen to/watch repeatedly over the years, where as I seldom re-read a book. I do have some of my favorite books on the shelf still, and anything I read an e-book of and really loved I'd probably track down a cheap hardcover the next time I wanted to read it.

[dembesum]

I've been thinking about getting Beatles Rock Band. And getting it the Cag way. I have all the instruments from RB1 and RB1 and 2 on disc. The guitar has a broken button but everything else is fine. If i sell all that, I could probably make about 40 on craigslist( the broken guitar won't be a problem, it's craigslist.) I have the rest of the money.
Then get RB2 for $100 (better instruments) and get BRB. Totaling at $160.
Good plan?
Sorry for the clusterfucked writing.

[Maklershed]

Aww Chibiterasu is so cute:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2009/09/okamiden0903.jpg

[Persona7]

Heh, Chulip and Under the Skin are pretty odd games. Yet very enjoyable.

[dallow]

Heh, Chulip and Under the Skin are pretty odd games. Yet very enjoyable.I've wanted to play those.

[Persona7]

You should give them a try, they are both very unique. They are also pretty cheap online.

Also, I love the Resident Evil level on Under The Skin.

[RelentlessRolento]

I have chulip but have yet to beat it... you basically have to think entirely illogical to go through it, but thats what makes it awesome.

[gunm]

I can buy a DS cart and play it in my DSi.

Haven't found a spot to put a UMD in the Go yet.

The jury is still out on this, of course, but we'll really know for certain if, say, six months after the Go is released, the PSP section grows even smaller than it already is. That Fates/Unlimited game is on the PSN store only, as are Patapon 2 and Holy Badman! Whatever This Game is Called I Totally Forgot. There are a handful of other titles that have UMD releases elsewhere.

I don't think my line of thinking is totally off kilter. After all, the UMD movie is long relegated to bargain bin status and I'm pretty confident new releases don't happen anymore.



The basic technology and software for PSP and PSPGo is the same, it's just the method of software delivery. They'll have UMD versions of PSP games, particularly 3rd party ones, all the way up until they decide to release PSP2. If DD, does well enough, they may abandon the physical media system for handhelds entirely. If PSPGo fails, then they didn't bet the farm on a new platform, as I can't imagine it costs that much more to make the thing. This to me, is different from Sega's hardware strategy back in the day.

DD in retail is very much possible as evidenced by the point cards, and DLC boxed editions with codes inside.

[willardhaven]

DD-only will not succeed. Expect to see the Go fail at retail and a UMD model to replace it shortly after.

[dallow]

DD-only will not succeed. Expect to see the Go fail at retail and a UMD model to replace it shortly after.
The GO isn't even replacing the UMD version.
And there already is a 4000 UMD model in the works to replace the 3000.

[gunm]

He's just saying Go won't sell in the belief that most people don't want digital only. I think it's just inevitable. While I can't predict what will happen with Go, I hate to see the loss of physical media that I can't trade or sell, and I'm hoping enough people will continue to feel that way where the option will always be available. However, every media device is going in this direction whether we like it or not.

Sony has wisely chosen to hold on to their existing platforms for as long as possible before introducing too many new technologies, so I'm not surprised that they're continuing to revamp the PSP after Go. 4000 is going to be another iteration of lighter, faster, better without making dramatic changes to the underlying tech, and if Go succeeds, that will likely get revisions too until PSP2.

[dmaul1114]

Media devices will be around for a long time if for no other reason that broadband coverage is still so poor in the US, especially in rural areas. There will have to be physical media for a long time to come are large areas of the country will be left out of the market.

[gunm]

Broadband coverage limitations don't appear to be slowing the push towards DD. Regardless of what happens to physical media, it's only going to get more prevalent as networks improve, storage gets bigger, and the market for convergence devices (set top boxes, cell phones) expands.

[dmaul1114]

DD will keep growing, but most things are still going to come out on physical media as well. Too much lost money otherwise.

DD only titles will be limited mainly to niche games, shorter games (XBLA etc.) and DLC for a good while I expect.

But like I said, it's a deal breaker for me with games, movies and music as I want physical media. Especially games as my interest is so down in them anyway. I'd probably say there's a 30% or less chance of me buying a console after the 360 anyway.

[Nelo Ice]

twisted pixels next game looks awesome
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/102/1021596p1.html
http://xboxlivemedia.ign.com/xboxlive/image/article/102/1021596/comic-jumper-20090904101108155_640w.jpg

[hankmecrankme]

twisted pixels next game looks awesome
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/102/1021596p1.html
http://xboxlivemedia.ign.com/xboxlive/image/article/102/1021596/comic-jumper-20090904101108155_640w.jpg

When my friend gets totally baked as fuck, he has the same look in his eyes.

[gunm]

There's two faces in that pic...which one is it?

[Mr. Beef]

It's whatever face you want it to be.

[Shrapnellistic]

The new H3:ODST live-action trailer was way better than the first live-action trailer at Halo 3's launch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJH3-NRWyFA

I say screw Neil Blompakaoidft (overrated) and use the director who made this to make the live-action Halo movie.

Anyone know the band's name they used?

[Persona7]

I still need to buy 'Splosion Man.

I been meaning to ask this, but how do you all feel about compilation disks and multi-pack games? You know, like the Upcoming QUBED game which is basically Lumines LIVE!(and all DLC),Rez HD and E4.

Or like a pack like the Hitman,DMC and Metroid multigame bundle. It got me thinking the other day when I got the Hitman pack and Brothers In Arms : Double Time. The Metroid Prime Trilogy is another prime example.

Personally, I wish we would see more of these. I would love to see PGR and Silent Hill get a bundle pack.

[dmaul1114]

I think everyone here would be in favor of them as they tend to be a damn good deal for getting a few games bundled together--especially if you wait for deals on the set. And this is CAG after all.

[gunm]

PSN is offering bundles, but they aren't cheap. Companies seem to think people will pay a premium for the "speed" and "convenience" of downloading the game.

Retail bundles aren't any better--the Fallout and GTAIV DLCs for example are pretty much the same price as getting the game online...plus tax.

[hankmecrankme]

There's two faces in that pic...which one is it?

It's whatever face you want it to be.

Beef knows what's up. I've seen both looks on his face.

[RelentlessRolento]

Beef is just fucking with us. the real face isn't in that pic.

[RelentlessRolento]

well i just canceled my gamfly service... not because I dont like it, but because I can't afford it this month. I'll get back on it once I have steady pay again.

[hankmecrankme]

well i just canceled my gamfly service... not because I dont like it, but because I can't afford it this month. I'll get back on it once I have steady pay again.

Business must be slow on your corner, not enough Johns to pay that Gamefly bill. :cry:

I've been playing Ninja Gaiden Sigma, in preparation for NGS2 at the end of this month. I'm rusty as hell now, but hard difficulty is manageable.

[RelentlessRolento]

Business must be slow on your corner, not enough Johns to pay that Gamefly bill. :cry:



Yeah, pretty rough... so bad in fact i cant pay my phone bill and I have to receive some calls for a toy designer company I will be working for soon most likely if I get their call :(

I hate being poor.

[hankmecrankme]

Yeah, pretty rough... so bad in fact i cant pay my phone bill and I have to receive some calls for a toy designer company I will be working for soon most likely if I get their call :(

I hate being poor.

Sell that iPod Touch and Macbook Pro. ;)

Oh, and thanks for reminding me of my phone bill. :cry:

[RelentlessRolento]

Sell that iPod Touch and Macbook Pro. ;)

Oh, and thanks for reminding me of my phone bill. :cry:


:lol: fuck that... I did consider selling my touch, but it's too usefull to me right now in terms of my health (fuck you Type 1 Diabetes >_< )

srry about the phonebill paper of hell :(

i am kinda glad i'm off gamefly now though since I have a few games I want to play more and get back into:

SFIV - No need to explain myself

MvC2 - I got it but still havent played it enough to be "fullfilled"... plus I'm having more fun with it now than i did when it released on DC

MGS1 - I got this off PSN as soon as it released and got up to the revolver fight, and got distracted after that. Goign to run through it again...

Flower Sun and Rain - fuck... i only played this for a few hours after I got it and havent been able to commit time to it. finally I can.


once I'm done with that I'll prob hop back onto gamefly.

[Jimbo Slice]

word up to whoever recommended Defense Grid, game is crack. lookin forward to getting 200 / 200 in it.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I came home on the first weekend of college :)

Haven't played games in years.

[Nelo Ice]

word up to whoever recommended Defense Grid, game is crack. lookin forward to getting 200 / 200 in it.

ur welcome! :D

[RelentlessRolento]

all you dickheads and $$$s who don't look at the indie gaming thread do yourself a favor:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/55491.html

[Jimbo Slice]

I came home on the first weekend of college :)

http://beyondtheblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/alpha-thumbs-down1.jpg

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm with jim on that... I live at home and go to college since it actually makes sense for me, but enjoy your freedom man. don't go back to mom.

[Flak]

all you dickheads and $$$s
I didn't look at it before, but now!

PS Home on the first weekend of college = [-(

[Jesus_S_Preston]

:( but guys everyone else did it

[RelentlessRolento]

not a valid excuse. dont follow the crowd unless they are goin to a large pasty sugar pie.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I can't tell if that is a food or an obese pale woman

[RelentlessRolento]

i'm calling out refused for this:

http://i25.tinypic.com/rka0xi.jpg

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Fuck. Arkham Asylum, MUA2, and Beatles Rock Band. I want you all but I can only have one.

[dallow]

Welp, my TV is dead
Came home with new badass speakers and it died.
Repairman will be by in a week. How fucking much will this cost? Fuck!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So setting my 360 up to connect to live at school: should I just be able to plug it in with the ethernet cable and it should automatically connect itself? Or is there some setup stuff I have to do so it doesn't try and connect back to my old home connection?

[Jimbo Slice]

So setting my 360 up to connect to live at school: should I just be able to plug it in with the ethernet cable and it should automatically connect itself? Or is there some setup stuff I have to do so it doesn't try and connect back to my old home connection?

You might have to email your school with your system's MAC address, and then they will allow it to access the network.... that's what I had to do.

[whoknows]

As of 50mins ago I am now year older. I feel like an old man now. I can already feel my back starting to go out.


On the plus side I found my misplaced DS!

[KingBroly]

I picked up Mirror's Edge yesterday for $14 at Target (PS3 version) and I just finished playing the demo portion of the game. It's alright. I failed at the double bar part of the tutorial a few times, though -__-

I don't know why, but for some reason I feel cleansed playing this game. I guess that's because the last PS3 game I've been playing was Bionic Commando. And you know what? I can go back to any chapter in this game and replay them to get collectibles without penalty. Like all good games do.

[DarkNessBear]

As of 50mins ago I am now year older. I feel like an old man now. I can already feel my back starting to go out.


On the plus side I found my misplaced DS!
Well, you must not be THAT old. You found something.

[Maklershed]

The new H3:ODST live-action trailer was way better than the first live-action trailer at Halo 3's launch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJH3-NRWyFA

I say screw Neil Blompakaoidft (overrated) and use the director who made this to make the live-action Halo movie.

Anyone know the band's name they used?


:shock:

That was awesome.

[Chibi_Kaji]

i'm calling out refused for this:

http://i25.tinypic.com/rka0xi.jpg
Thats kind of awesome.

[BlueScrote]

So setting my 360 up to connect to live at school: should I just be able to plug it in with the ethernet cable and it should automatically connect itself? Or is there some setup stuff I have to do so it doesn't try and connect back to my old home connection?


Here I had to use a router to connect everything to the wall, with a pc to authenticate everything on the router with my school username/pass. Then again all the IT stuff here is a huge clusterfuck so...

[gunm]

Playing a lot of Champions Online right now. Damn that game is addictive. >_<

[whoknows]

Well, you must not be THAT old. You found something.

But I lost my keys going over to yell at the neighbor kids for playing their records too loudly.

[corrosivefrost]

screw you phantom page.

[pete5883]

I think I might love RE5. Online co-op RE5, at least.

[dmaul1114]

RE5 is pretty good, not as good as RE4, but still solid. I'm replaying it currently, just playing on easy solo to experience the graphics on the full screen since I played through the first time in the crappily done local split screen on normal. I hated how they didn't use the full half screens like Gears. Made everything small, even on a 50" TV.

Got infinite ammo for the shotgun last night, so the rest of the game should really be a breeze. Will probably throw it on goozex to get some more points for Blu-rays once I beat it again though.

[KingBroly]

If you want easy RE5, you want Infinite Hand Cannon ammo. Also, Infinite Rocket Launcher is pretty broken as well, but I think IHCA is a bit better since you don't have to worry about splash damage, only kickbacks.

Played some more Mirror's Edge. And now...the frustration sets in. And I've only completed Chapter 1 -_-' I mean...can I have some more hint as to where I'm supposed to go? Please? Red Paintings would be nice to say 'go this way' and the circle button doesn't help at all. I'm playing it on Easy, so I think they would've given me a few more indicators as to where I'm supposed to go. It's not too much to ask, is it?

[blitz6speed]

I only had problems with ME on the 2nd to last level where you have to go up this construction site that was ridiculous. Otherwise i had a blast with the game.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Seriously, fuck ME. Half the game I was going "Where the fuck do I go" or "Fuck this combat".

MR BELDING FROM SAVED BY THE BELL CAME TO MY SCHOOL. NO ONE TOLD ME.

[BlueScrote]

Seriously, fuck ME. Half the game I was going "Where the fuck do I go" or "Fuck this combat".

MR BELDING FROM SAVED BY THE BELL CAME TO MY SCHOOL. NO ONE TOLD ME.

we told you not to go home this weekend :roll:


Playing a lot of Champions Online right now. Damn that game is addictive. >_<

How is the combat? traditional MMORPG fair or something more...actiony?

[Maklershed]

<-- desperately wants the Fortune Hunter's edition of Uncharted 2

[Jesus_S_Preston]

No he was there on the 31st.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I want to get a guitar for 360 to replace my wonky wired RB1 Fender Strat. Cheap. Suggestions with prices?

[corrosivefrost]

<-- desperately wants the Fortune Hunter's edition of Uncharted 2

what about my uncharted 2 swag bag. you desperately want that? 8-)

--

JSP, you can get a GH2 Xplorer for dirt cheap usually... CC had them for $10 multiple times in the past before their bankruptcy. It's now my main guitar... you can probably find a GH3 les paul for dirt cheap somewhere, but my luck with those has been iffy.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Yeah I should have specified that I have an Xplorer and never want another. I hate that bitch so much.

[Flak]

The Les Paul is pretty iffy, but there are tips and tricks for making it more reliable. I put a few pieces of eletrical tape into the locking mechanism for the neck so it wouldn't jiggle which fixed frets not reading entirely. Star power is still questionable but it's much more reliable when I store the guitar flat instead of on a stand.

[Maklershed]

You have an Uncharted 2 swag bag? Why, how, and whats in it? Also, send it to me please.

[jer7583]

Well I almost got a PS3 slim today with store credit. Looking over the shelves of gamestop, I could only find about 3 games I would want to buy.

Killzone 2, Infamous, Motorstorm 2

So instead I got wolfenstein and Muramasa and saved the money for this holiday.

[seanr1221]

So after 2 people tell you it sucks, you STILL buy Wolfenstein?

[corrosivefrost]

Yeah I should have specified that I have an Xplorer and never want another. I hate that bitch so much.

For me, I loves it. It never drops input, and the buttons are close enough together to let me stretch or slide for hard/expert... but then again, it's me. I know there was a deal on les pauls at some point, but I don't remember where/when/or if it's still valid.

[corrosivefrost]

You have an Uncharted 2 swag bag? Why, how, and whats in it? Also, send it to me please.

Canvas tote with Uncharted 2 logo, Uncharted 2 T-shirt.

[gunm]

How is the combat? traditional MMORPG fair or something more...actiony?

It's traditional MMO, but certain powers have meters that can be charged for extra damage or longer damage over time and require holding down the mouse button or releasing the button at a certain time. Blocking is also done manually and is a big part of strategy, too. If you've played COH, it's similar, but they've done an even better job with the graphics, and the general "feel" of the powers. I'm liking it so far, though it seems it's having the usual MMO startup growing pains and MMO player whining.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

For me, I loves it. It never drops input, and the buttons are close enough together to let me stretch or slide for hard/expert... but then again, it's me. I know there was a deal on les pauls at some point, but I don't remember where/when/or if it's still valid.

I just....I couldn't go back after the Strat. It feels so hollow-y and like a children's toy, the buttons feel too far apart and big and clunky, just, everything is ew.

[jer7583]

So after 2 people tell you it sucks, you STILL buy Wolfenstein?

I went with what 1up, co-op, rebelFM, joystiq, Gamers with Jobs, and Giant Bomb said about it. Podcasts mean a lot more to me than the weirdo anime pillow humpers in this thread.
Fun, Simple shooting that doesn't break any rules, but is good at what it does. I like Raven's shooters a lot, and it looks to be worlds better than Quake 4 was, and I managed to enjoy that.

[VipFREAK]

I gotta say after watching some video of Uncharted 2 I'm impressed and might actually consider buying it much later down the road when it's cheap. And if I still have a PS3 by then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFD54ldVmXY&NR=1

[DarkNessBear]

I gotta say after watching some video of Uncharted 2 I'm impressed and might actually consider buying it much later down the road when it's cheap. And if I still have a PS3 by then.

:roll:

I went with what 1up, co-op, rebelFM, joystiq, Gamers with Jobs, and Giant Bomb said about it. Podcasts mean a lot more to me than the weirdo anime pillow humpers in this thread.

Yea... I used to trust 1up's word. But, then I bought Boom Blox. That game is no where near how good they talked it up. Bah.

[corrosivefrost]

I just....I couldn't go back after the Strat. It feels so hollow-y and like a children's toy, the buttons feel too far apart and big and clunky, just, everything is ew.

See, to me the strat is flimsy. The buttons are big and clunky, and it feels like it has no weight. I sent mine out for repair, got it back, used it once, and went back to the les paul/xplorer.

[VipFREAK]

Too many other more important games to play On the 360. Although, one on the PS3... GT5.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

See, to me the strat is flimsy. The buttons are big and clunky, and it feels like it has no weight. I sent mine out for repair, got it back, used it once, and went back to the les paul/xplorer.

I think the size is a factor too, I'm a tall guy with long arms and big hands. The Strat is large, the xplorer feels tinier and compact.

[Nelo Ice]

dust won DBP 09!
http://creators.xna.com/en-US/news/dreambuildplay2009winners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR7vE6l1MN0

[corrosivefrost]

I think the size is a factor too, I'm a tall guy with long arms and big hands. The Strat is large, the xplorer feels tinier and compact.

This is very true. My short fingers like the Xplorer because of the button spacing and clicky strum bar... but I could see others liking the strat because of size concerns... it's pretty much the opposite.

--

For some reason this reminds me, I saw a set of RB1 drums at a garage sale when I was walking the dogs earlier today... almost stopped to check it out, but didn't think it was worth it, since I still have a pristine set of RB1 drums that has been used maybe 3 or 4 times for a couple songs.

[seanr1221]

I'm on my phone so I can't, but can someone please dig up the post where I predicted exactly what Jer would say about Wolfenstein?

[VipFREAK]

I saw vid of it... it looked like shit or at least played like shit. I'm talking Soldiers of fortune or Dark sector level. Maybe even Wanted level.

[Jimbo Slice]

Dark Sector was actually pretty good.

[Persona7]

I plan to get Wolfenstein when the price drops a bit.

Also, today I was digging through some old junk and I found a few copies of GameNow, I used to love this magazine. :( It's a shame it was cancelled.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/GameNOW_Issue18.jpg

I also found a sealed copy of LifeLine on PS2. I had bought them really cheap at a black friday years ago. I had fun with that game, it was pretty neat when the voice commands worked correctly.
http://img.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvUGxheXN0YXRpb25fMi9BZHZlbnR1cmUvU2NpLUZp/lifeline_frontcover_small_biuXKofPdidqZjj.jpg

[whoknows]

Lifeline was pretty cool for what it was.

Someday I'll go back and finish it.

[Persona7]

Lifeline was pretty cool for what it was.

Someday I'll go back and finish it.Yeah, it was really neat, but it pissed me off a few times during exploration and the voice controls. The voice commands seemed spot on for the most part though.

I loved the battle sequences and small talk portions. :)

[whoknows]

I think I got frustrated when there was some shiny thing I wanted her to pick up, but I didn't know what to tell her in order to get her to do it.

[Persona7]

I remember a part regarding a coffee mug that made me furious.

Damn, I really want to replay this game. I need to get a new PS2 and a headset. :(

Actually I have a huge backlog of PS2 games I need to get through.

[whoknows]

I have a bunch of PS2 games I need to play as well. I love the PS2 so much.

I think I still have a USB headset somewhere around here. I should try Lifeline again now that we're talking about it.

[Persona7]

I reckon I have about 5 years of backlogged PS2 games. I always feel like there are too many games and too little time. :D

[whoknows]

Definitely too little time.

I love the PS2 though. If I had to choose only one system to play for the rest of my life that would be it. The game library on it is insane.

[Persona7]

Definitely, the PS2 has the largest range of games. :( From obscure weird titles to big blockbusters.

I have a weird twitch for some Socom action as well.

[fizzywix]

MW2, :ps3: or :360:? Friends on both systems and I'm definitely not getting both

[pete5883]

MW2, :ps3: or :360:? Friends on both systems and I'm definitely not getting both
I think it's pretty safe to assume that there will be something inferior about the PS3 version, considering the bastard stepchild treatment that MW1 got.

I'm on my phone so I can't, but can someone please dig up the post where I predicted exactly what Jer would say about Wolfenstein?

Why? If I told you it was no good (which is the truth) you'd buy it anyway and say this:

"Despite the reviews, Wolfenstein is pretty fun!"

I went with what 1up, co-op, rebelFM, joystiq, Gamers with Jobs, and Giant Bomb said about it. Podcasts mean a lot more to me than the weirdo anime pillow humpers in this thread.
Fun, Simple shooting that doesn't break any rules, but is good at what it does. I like Raven's shooters a lot, and it looks to be worlds better than Quake 4 was, and I managed to enjoy that.

So you were close. The correct answer was "I trust the opinion of people I don't know a lot more than the people I don't know in this thread. This game does nothing new, but that's OK because it's not a Sony exclusive."

[Maklershed]

MW2, :ps3: or :360:? Friends on both systems and I'm definitely not getting both


I'm getting it for both. 8-)

[corrosivefrost]

I'm getting it for both. 8-)

You're a crazy basterd. :whee:

[Maklershed]

:whee:

[jer7583]

I think it's pretty safe to assume that there will be something inferior about the PS3 version, considering the bastard stepchild treatment that MW1 got.


So you were close. The correct answer was "I trust the opinion of people I don't know a lot more than the people I don't know in this thread. This game does nothing new, but that's OK because it's not a Sony exclusive."

What the fuck is wrong with you?

Do you think I chose my breakfast cereals according to how it will hurt the Playstation brand too?

You're pulling some tin foil hat shit with that post. When I get my PS3 slim next month, will that change anything? Probably not. Ignorance takes a while to turn around.

Fuck, I can't wait to play motorstorm again. I loved that game.

[BlueScrote]

Finished up Batman:AA yesterday and found all of the riddles. Finding the riddles was surprisingly rewarding, but maybe thats because I'm a comic book nerd.

I've been slowly playing more and more MvC2 and I'd like to think I'm getting better. Arcade mode is a great 20 minute time waster (as is splosion man and Trials HD).

Is anyone else having problems with the forum logging you out even when your just sitting on a page?

[pete5883]

Is anyone else having problems with the forum logging you out even when your just sitting on a page?
Are you on FFox 3.5? Someone else was complaining about the same thing. Though that someone else might've been you.

[seanr1221]

Calm down, Jer-Bear-Mang.

After you get your slim, you'll just say something like, "I really don't see why someone would like this (Playstation exclusive), it does this, this and that wrong."

[dmaul1114]

If you want easy RE5, you want Infinite Hand Cannon ammo. Also, Infinite Rocket Launcher is pretty broken as well, but I think IHCA is a bit better since you don't have to worry about splash damage, only kickbacks.


Yeah, I made the the S&W M29 the second one I got Infinite Ammo for and finished off my play through last night. If I decide to run through it again I'll probably go for the M500 next as it has a good bit more power (5000 max vs. 3200 on the M29). But it's like 20,000 points to get infinite--I have it mostly fully upgraded.

But there's not really anything else I care to unlock. Only thing I used besides the shotgun and Magnum was the Rifle which I have fully upgraded. But I always have plenty of ammo for it anyway.

I may give it a shot, since you still get achievements with the infinite ammo on. Veteran shouldn't be too bad with already having infinite ammo on a shotgun and magnum.

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm getting it for both. 8-)
*Awaits the flood of invites from Mak to play the game I don't own*

A guitar controller with a broken whammy bar is the saddest thing that could happen to it.

[Maklershed]

Well I know one way to fix that. OWN IT!! :bomb:

[FriskyTanuki]

*Sends Mak an invite to play BF1943 on the Xbox 360* :D

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm getting Tekken 6 on 3 platforms so I can relate.

[DarkNessBear]

So you were close. The correct answer was "I trust the opinion of people I don't know a lot more than the people I don't know in this thread. This game does nothing new, but that's OK because it's not a Sony exclusive."
It's just "ok" cause it is Multiplatform - it would be "fantastic" if it was 360 exclusive and "terrible" if it was PS3 exclusive.

:lol:

[KingBroly]

Well, we all know the Activision CEO had his finger on the button just waiting to make the biggest game of the year a console exclusive, costing his company hundreds of millions of dollars.

I finally picked up Batman today. The last part of the demo is the exact same place where I started to enjoy this game. It's just a taste of how badass you can be as Batman (I'm guessing). I have a miniscule amount of the Riddler Challenges done (Like...9 so far). I don't know if I can come back to them or not over the course of the game (Do enemies respawn? I hope so, or I might never get them all).

Also picked up Infamous, but I haven't popped it in yet. I kind of want to beat Mirror's Edge first.

[Azumangaman]

Started playing Infamous again. Man, that game does NOTHING for me. I'm trading it for DBZ: Burst Limit, Viking and Eternal Sonata (I've been dying to play it again), which is pretty awesome (for me, anyway).

I'm starting to write some articles on great movies, and some reviews for newer movies, and possibly get some published somewhere. But my future aspiration is a film critic, and I haven't written anything in a while.

[gunm]

MW2, :ps3: or :360:? Friends on both systems and I'm definitely not getting both



I pre-ordered the 360 version.


I'm getting it for both. 8-)



Nice.