General Gaming Thread ∞

[DarthPuma]

Shit, I was trying to have 500 GGT posts by the 500th page. Only got 478. :(

[Mr. Anderson]

I got a universal 360 remote off Amazon for $13, and it fuckin' rocks! Yay for my TV having a remote! :D

[Lorddraco07]

Soo.. I'm on the final boss of Persona 3 and how do you even do this shit? I get to his final form the death arcana and then he absolutely destroys me. I'm level 70 using garuda to heal with mediarama + divine grace. I'm getting tired of this as fighting a final boss that has this many forms just gets annoying. Overall because of the final boss I give Persona 3 a 6/10 Was a 9 but I really dislike annoying final bosses :bomb:

[ninja dog]

Shit, I was trying to have 500 GGT posts by the 500th page. Only got 478. :(

How do you check how many posts you have in the thread?

[zewone]

How do you check how many posts you have in the thread?

Click on the number of posts. It's highlighted orange letting you know it's a link.

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/725/ggtcc8.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ggtcc8.jpg)

[Jest]

Whats the word GGT? Big gaming plans for this weekend?

[Maklershed]

I hope to complete Heavenly Sword.

[gunm]

Going to play more Fallout 3, NBA2K9, and maybe some GTI Club, if anyone wants to jump online. Also might do a little bit of handheld action too if I have time.

[whoknows]

I get to work this weekend :whee:

[pete5883]

zew, what you think of Windows 7?

[mykevermin]

A lil' Bioshock, then either the bar or more Bioshock.

[zewone]

zew, what you think of Windows 7?
Loving it. I can't wait for the retail release so we can have optimized drivers, but even the beta drivers work great.

[benjamouth]

I'm hoping to finish Mass Effect, if I do I'll start Assasins Creed.

[Azumangaman]

Exams all next week!
I saw Benjamin Button yesterday, it was terrific.
Wall E is still tops though.

[mykevermin]

2 degrees out before windchill, going negative in a couple hours.

Stay home or head to th' bar?

[The Crotch]

Head out, ya winter-hating pussies.

[Maklershed]

Stay home.

And it's about 2 degrees here as well. Where do you live myke?

[Dr Mario Kart]

Its warm in the bar. I dont see a problem.

[hankmecrankme]

Whats the word GGT? Big gaming plans for this weekend?

HD Remix, Mahvel baybee, probably a lot of random games.

[sundaysuit]

aargh, i "won" new super mario bros on ebay.

it didn't even cross my mind that it might be a bootleg.[/new to ebay].
:bomb:

[jer7583]

I bought SF Anniversary on Xbox - Going to see if anyone still plays 3S online.

Also a new headset that I can use with my arcade stick, so I should be able to talk in ST games soon.

Banjo Kazooie is awesome.

I took my gf out to dinner tonight with a gift card from BBV. Chili's this time. So shameful.

Oh yeah and GGPO is working now too. My name on there is ChunRi.

I thought it was clever.

[Azumangaman]

I can't wait for exams to be over Thursday. Then I have a whole week to hang out with friends, watch movies and play gamez!

[refusedchaos]

I can't wait for exams to be over Thursday. Then I have a whole week to hang out with friends, watch movies and play gamez!

exams in january? you canadians are crazy!

[whoknows]

Found Fatal Frame (PS2) at a pawn shop for $7 today :whee:

It made me pretty excited.

[Jest]

Highschools are messed up here in Ontario. 1st Semester goes from Sept 2 to the end of January. 2nd semester starts in Feb and goes til June.

When I started College it blew my mind that my exams were before Christmas and I had an entire month to do nothing but play games, get drunk, and work.

[guinaevere]

A lil' Bioshock, then either the bar or more Bioshock.What happened to fable & fallout?

[DarthPuma]

I really want The Colour and the Shape RB DLC, if any of you cats wants to get a group together.

Played a lot of Fallout 3 this week. Put like 15 hours in so far, which is usually when I get bored and quit single player games, but I'm still addicted as hell.

[RelentlessRolento]

I doubt anyone here is in Miami, but go to my show if possible.. my video wont' disappoint!

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/SamHideoLopez/Random/wwintflyer.jpg

Looking forward to skate 2 next week.

[whoknows]

If I was in Miami I would so go.

Just because I like you ;)

[gunm]

I too look forward to Skate...2.

[Rei no Otaku]

I bought SF Anniversary on Xbox - Going to see if anyone still plays 3S online.
I do.

Not sure what my gaming plans this weekend are. I just got back from see Repo 3 days in a row, so I'm a bit tired...

[bhk]

So I played Tony Hawk 1 & 2 at the time when they came out. Then on reccomendation of the GGT I picked up Tony Hawk 3 recently and have been playing it. I enjoyed all 3.

Should I pick up either game in the Skate series?

If so should I jump right into Skate 2 or pick up the original Skate for cheap first?

[depascal22]

Playing Okami right now. Damn good game.

[dmaul1114]

Yeah, Okami is great. One of my favorite games from last generation.

Would like to get some Oblivion in (need to get started on Shivering Isles), but don't know if I'll get around to any gaming this weekend. Last night was movie and bar, tonight is dinner and drinks, tomorrow is football (or the free concert in DC if I decide to brave the crowd).

[RelentlessRolento]

If I was in Miami I would so go.

Just because I like you ;)


:)

It seems that I have possibly another gallery show mid February. Fuck... too much stuff to do and all I want to do is play SFIV, Skate 2, and Killzone 2... :bomb:

I love this year beginning better than the holiday. stuff I actually care about :bouncy:

[KingBroly]

You know...I think I might actually skip all the big releases in February. I mean, I basically need $100 to get SFIV (I would like it on 360, and as we all know, D-pad and I would like one of those controller pads) and while Killzone 2 looks great, I just can't help but look at my back catalog of games I need to beat. But nothing is going to stop me from getting Resident Evil 5, however.

[RelentlessRolento]

It's going to take alot to make me play RE5, though I expect it to be awesome for everyone.

Looking forward to Bionic Commando, though I care for it alot less than Rearmed... I'm glad you can play in the old RAD costume at least instead of the dreadlocks... due to that and the fact that I have Rearmed on PS3, I'll be getting it on PS3.

[Maklershed]

I love Heavenly Sword ..

"Perhaps I should attack your weak point for massive damage!" - Kai

[Rei no Otaku]

My big release is Ar Tonelico 2. Just a few more days!

[Dr Mario Kart]

Between ArTonelico 2, Sakura Taisen 5, and if we're lucky, the 2nd Devil Summoner game - that makes the PS2 king of JRPGs for 2009 as far as home consoles go, given what releases we know about.

[dmaul1114]

I don't plan on buying any early 2009 games around launch--maybe FEAR2 if it gets good reviews and there's a deal.

Will just finish off Oblivion and wait to get matched up for some of the fall games on Goozex (Fable 2, Fallout 3, Dead Space, Left for Dead etc.), and if that's a while I'll maybe finally get around to re-playing Mass Effect or Bioshock.

I'm a bit burnt out on games as I played a lot more than I had in years from Oct 2007 (when I got a 360) through last month. Couple that with being busy with work, dissertation and social stuff and I'm having a hard time getting motivated to do a lot of gaming. Just been playing one or two nights a week lately.

[homeland]

Still playing catch up, i doubt I'll be getting any new releases for awhile, can't think of another game coming out soon that I truly "need" day 1. I'll work on my backlog. Finally beat DMC4.. now on to Farcry 2. but looking for a job is taking up so much damn time, most of my gaming has been on the DS at night Soul Bubble is damn fun! After beating Chrono Trigger its a nice change of pace.

[willardhaven]

Between ArTonelico 2, Sakura Taisen 5, and if we're lucky, the 2nd Devil Summoner game - that makes the PS2 king of JRPGs for 2009 as far as home consoles go, given what releases we know about.

Gust sucks.

ST 5 might be good.

Devil Summoner 1 sucked.

Man, 2009 looks lame.

All I have on my radar is SO 4.

[Maklershed]

SO4 looks so gorgeous. :drool:

[Dr Mario Kart]

SO4 looks so gorgeous. :drool:
Until you look at the CG scene models' faces D:

[pete5883]

Devil Summoner 1 sucked.
But DS2 looks a whole lot better.

[Azumangaman]

I love Heavenly Sword ..

"Perhaps I should attack your weak point for massive damage!" - Kai
Heavenly Sword was fantsatic. Loved every second, even if it was really short...

[Azumangaman]

Is the PS2 version of Killer 7 worse than the GC version? Better? Same?
Both are on sale for $6.99 at the best Used Store in Canada. They pretty much laugh at you if you don't hand them a game/movie/cd that isn't in mint condition/isn't complete.
Which should I get?

[Rei no Otaku]

PS2 version is worse. Longer loading times, and graphics are slightly worse.

[Azumangaman]

Thanks, I'll grab the GC version then. Despite the fact that my GC doesn't work (messed up video cable I think) I'll just wait until I eventually get a Wii
I have like 6000000 games to play anyway.

[KingBroly]

The problem with finding GC versions of great multiplatform games (Killer 7, BG&E, SoT, etc.) is that they're REALLY hard to find.

[Azumangaman]

I just ordered it for GC. $6.99.
Also picked up a bunch of Beck CD's to complete my collection, and XIII for PS2 (only had PS2 and Xbox).
Should be at my house in a week.

The Beat Goes on is the best place in the Country for used cds/dvds/games.
Go NAO Canadians!

What are those other games King Broly? Those crazy shortforms confuse me.

Now they just have to verify all the stock (its a great system, you can order anything that ANY location has, and you can either have it shipped to your house or ship it to your nearest store!)
http://www.beatgoeson.com/index.php

I think americans can get stuff too...all their stuff is 100% mint.

[SL4IN]

What are those other games King Broly? Those crazy shortforms confuse me.


The problem with finding GC versions of great multiplatform games (Killer 7, BG&E, SoT, etc.) is that they're REALLY hard to find.

BG&E = Beyond Good and Evil
SoT = Prince of Persia Sands of Time

[Maklershed]

Just beat Heavenly Sword \\:D/

[Azumangaman]

Just beat Heavenly Sword \\:D/
Still love it?
I still thought it was wonderful and I thought it had an excellent ending.

[Maklershed]

I absolutely loved it. Good gameplay, good story, and brilliant acting/dialogue/cut scenes.

[Azumangaman]

100% accurate.
I think I might play it on Hell Mode (thats whats its called right?) soon...

[ninja dog]

Retronauts is awesome. Listened to the Famicom episode today and was thoroughly blown away.

[mykevermin]

I'd like to pick up Heavenly Sword again, but I'll happily wait until I can get it for $15 or less.

[ninja dog]

The problem with finding GC versions of great multiplatform games (Killer 7, BG&E, SoT, etc.) is that they're REALLY hard to find.


SoT has terrible audio on the GCN. It sounds like 32kbs MP3...horrible, even if you're a "I can't tell the difference b/t mp3 and CD" guy. Xbox version is the best (and its BC.)

[The Crotch]

Isn't the PC version the best?

[ninja dog]

Isn't the PC version the best?

Good point. 60fps etc.

I had a hard time mapping a controller with Two Thrones though...if that's how SoT is too, then that would be a problem. You have to use Xpadder.

[Persona7]

I've been feeling like I need a website refresh.

What gaming related sites do you guys visit for news and like just general gaming related stuff like walkthroughs and stuff.

[MarkMan]

I'd like to share with my GGT buds.

I'm so happy...

My first industry award on my first project!

1 for 1 baby!

http://gear.ign.com/articles/945/945296p2.html

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/945/945296/best-of-ces-2009-awards-20090115113135998.jpg

[Mr. Anderson]

Good job, MarkMan! Seems like this stick is gonna be tops. :D

[Jest]

The Beat Goes on is the best place in the Country for used cds/dvds/games.
Go NAO Canadians!


Now they just have to verify all the stock (its a great system, you can order anything that ANY location has, and you can either have it shipped to your house or ship it to your nearest store!)
http://www.beatgoeson.com/index.php

I think americans can get stuff too...all their stuff is 100% mint.


Shh! You shouldn't tell people! Its hard enough to find anything in this city. Have you been to the location on Upper James? I never knew they carried games.
Trade them in for Cash or Credit at The Beat Goes On™.
(store credit is 30% more than cash offer). !!!

I might get Beyond Good and Evil, Sands of Time, and Crimson Skies at $7 a pop.

[Jest]

Grats MarkMan! You rock at sticks!

[jer7583]

Man, Battlfield Bad Company has a fun single player too.. It's actually cleverly written, and very open. Very worthwhile $20 pickup if you're looking for that style of game.

I found TMNT on GBA for $10 at Wally World - It's an excellent old style beat em up.

[Azumangaman]

Yeah the one on Upper James is the one I go to. I go pretty rarely, but they do have lots of games.

[pete5883]

Jesus Christmas, the dungeons in Eternal Sonata drag on and on and on. Just when the story started moving, I got stuck in a mirror. Now I have to walk through the ice mountain and magma-filled volcano that are in every single JRPG.

[ninja dog]

Started Metroid Prime 2. Much relief after the opening of MP3. I want to go to a planet and find a bunch of dead guys, not a bunch of space marines who talk my ear off.

Also got Castlevania 3 on the VC. Kick ass. Very impressive for a NES game.

[Maklershed]

I'd like to share with my GGT buds.

I'm so happy...

My first industry award on my first project!

1 for 1 baby!

http://gear.ign.com/articles/945/945296p2.html

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/945/945296/best-of-ces-2009-awards-20090115113135998.jpg


Congratulations. A winnar is you! :)

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Oh....is Dead Space better than the demo? Because that was...not what I wanted...

[Rei no Otaku]

I didn't play the demo, but Dead Space is awesome.

[hankmecrankme]

Started Metroid Prime 2. Much relief after the opening of MP3. I want to go to a planet and find a bunch of dead guys, not a bunch of space marines who talk my ear off.

Also got Castlevania 3 on the VC. Kick ass. Very impressive for a NES game.

Castlevania 3 is so sweet. Does the VC version have the Japanese version's soundtrack? It used a special chip and sounded much better than the US version's soundtrack. It came out later and had enhanced graphics too.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Oh....is Dead Space better than the demo? Because that was...not what I wanted...

Elaborating:

I don't know if I missed a run button, but the guy moves like fucking molasses shit out of an ape. Which would be cool, but it's like, yow, here's five monstery things. Shoot their limbs, oh shit, here's five more, you're out of ammo for half your guns now, oh shit, this gun has to charge and you get raped while charging, this shoots saw blades or something but still doesn't seem to be useful, fuck I'm dead, and the guy always looks hunched over like fucking Quasimodo.

Or something.

[whoknows]

There is a run button. L2 maybe? Can't remember.


It is a great game though.

[KingBroly]

I played some Castlevania III on VC tonight. Man, I suck at this game. I've died on each of the 2 bosses I've faced. But it is the first time I've played the game.

I also got the final Smash Gates, Billboards and Super Jumps in Burnout Paradise, so that's pretty cool. I also got through Stage 2 of God Hand. A game I also suck at, but am still enjoying.

[ninja dog]

Castlevania 3 is so sweet. Does the VC version have the Japanese version's soundtrack? It used a special chip and sounded much better than the US version's soundtrack. It came out later and had enhanced graphics too.

I'm guessing they didn't put the effort into splicing in the Japanese sound with the US rom. I wish it did though, would make the kick ass soundtrack even better.

[gunm]

Gratz, MM!

Finally got to Rivet City last night. I need to find Ranger HQ/Compound now. >_<

[Rei no Otaku]

Did you do the Reilly's Rangers quest? Reilly should make it on your map when you find her.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So how is Silent Hill Homecoming?

[pete5883]

Elaborating:

I don't know if I missed a run button, but the guy moves like fucking molasses shit out of an ape. Which would be cool, but it's like, yow, here's five monstery things. Shoot their limbs, oh shit, here's five more, you're out of ammo for half your guns now, oh shit, this gun has to charge and you get raped while charging, this shoots saw blades or something but still doesn't seem to be useful, fuck I'm dead, and the guy always looks hunched over like fucking Quasimodo.

Or something.

Same experience, except I found the run button ;)

Also, I'm supposed to shoot the arms? What fun is that?

[Rei no Otaku]

Elaborating:

I don't know if I missed a run button, but the guy moves like fucking molasses shit out of an ape. Which would be cool, but it's like, yow, here's five monstery things. Shoot their limbs, oh shit, here's five more, you're out of ammo for half your guns now, oh shit, this gun has to charge and you get raped while charging, this shoots saw blades or something but still doesn't seem to be useful, fuck I'm dead, and the guy always looks hunched over like fucking Quasimodo.

Or something.
There's a run button, and honestly the game isn't that hard. Just aim for the legs, then when they hit the ground go for the arms.

[zewone]

You're supposed to hold the saws. Not shoot them. You sound like you're really bad at the game.

[Rei no Otaku]

You're supposed to hold the saws. Not shoot them. You sound like you're really bad at the game.
That's what I was trying to say in a slightly nicer way lol.

[Moxio]

It's Jesus fucking Preston. What did you expect? Competence?

[gunm]

Did you do the Reilly's Rangers quest? Reilly should make it on your map when you find her.


Actually yes--to rephrase, I need to find the way over there. It's on my map, I just have to find an underground or overland route to it.

[pete5883]

Spent an hour getting where I need to be, level-wise, in Eternal Sonata. I wish it had Tales of Vesperia's DLC, but oh well.

[Maklershed]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/maklershed/abrisejy8.gif

[seanr1221]

Wize from your gwave.

[Maklershed]

Which of these should I start next mang:

Prince of Persia, Mass Effect, or Ratchet & Clank: Future Tools of Destruction

[seanr1221]

Mass Effect if you want to sink a lot of hours.

R&C and PoP are both shorter, but I enjoy R&C more.

Both are pretty easy too (yes, how you like your women).

[Maklershed]

:lol:

Spot on. Spot on.

[seanr1221]

Actually, Mass Effect is easy too.

[DarthPuma]

Anyone know where I can get Scene It 360 for super cheap? Seems like it would be hella fun when I had friends over, but not worth more than 30 bucks.

[The Mana Knight]

You all will not believe what Mana Knight purchased today:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4874&pictureid=4581

Mana Knight seems to be a fanboy of another console company too but never admitted it. ;)

Anyway, last night I played some R2 Co-op with CAGs and it was a lot of fun. Outside of that I've been playing MotorStorm: Pacific Rift. I'm mostly trying to convert my Bronze and Silver's to Gold right now, then I'll play more Rank 7 events. It's definitely getting pretty tough. I still need to play BioShock and Dead Space more. I'm still debating about keeping Halo 3. I'd love to keep it, but sometimes I think I'm better off putting $30 back in my pocket (because I just mostly play R2 co-op now, and I'm buying KZ2 on release, and I dunno if I'll be playing Halo 3 online (well, not until I get back on XBL Gold, which is still my plan anytime soon)). I also need to play some PSP games since I need to invest more time in Star Ocean: First Departure. I need to play Kingdom Hearts: CoM Remix since I haven't touched it since Christmas day (I just don't play PS2 very much).

[dmaul1114]

Have Fable II coming from Goozex. That was kind of unexpected as I was 46th or so in line when I checked the other day.

Guess I'll play that after I get done with Shivering Isles.

[mykevermin]

Keep Halo 3, return the jammies.

[refusedchaos]

awesomeness....im canceling my RE5 preorder for this 8-)

NSFW: http://i44.tinypic.com/2rw0wsn.jpg

cant wait for Ar Tonelico 2 =]

[The Mana Knight]

Keep Halo 3, return the jammies.No way, the jammies are staying. I'm planning to buy more gaming clothing from now on. I would have bought the Halo 3 jammies if they had my size.

cant wait for Ar Tonelico 2 =]I'm excited for it too, but will probably hold on it (I might not be able to get it).

[refusedchaos]

=O anime squad unite!

http://www.alafista.com/2009/01/16/cowboy-bebop-live-action-movie-confirmed-keanu-reeves-as-spike-speigel/

games

[heavyd853]

Wow, BONES's cofounder is consulting? Interesting.

[seanr1221]

What do you guys think of the Resistance PSP demo?

I'm kind of torn on it.

[The Mana Knight]

What do you guys think of the Resistance PSP demo?

I'm kind of torn on it.I didn't get the demo. I'd probably love it because I enjoyed Sony Bend's other creations a lot (both Syphon Filter games on PSP, even without two analog sticks). I still need to play it. I want to get the game, but have to wait because I can only buy so much (KZ2, SO4, SFIV, etc. are my priority to buy).

[Chibi_Kaji]

awesomeness....im canceling my RE5 preorder for this 8-)

NSFW: http://i44.tinypic.com/2rw0wsn.jpg

cant wait for Ar Tonelico 2 =]
That is too loli for my taste... also I'm trying not to order more NSFW figures. Well atleast after that Infinity Pinup Lady figure from Orchid Seed

[refusedchaos]

That is too loli for my taste... also I'm trying not to order more NSFW figures. Well atleast after that Infinity Pinup Lady figure from Orchid Seed

=O...now i have to try to get that one too XD

[Chibi_Kaji]

=O...now i have to try to get that one too XD
I actually have the other 2 that they released as well as the art book they came from. But this one is the most expensive of the 3. And I guess I lied about the no more NSFW figures thing, I have 2 more Bible Black figures I have on the way...

[refusedchaos]

I actually have the other 2 that they released as well as the art book they came from. But this one is the most expensive of the 3. And I guess I lied about the no more NSFW figures thing, I have 2 more Bible Black figures I have on the way...

send me a pm with info XD

[Chibi_Kaji]

send me a pm with info XD
done... or did you want the info on the bible Black figures... I guess I could have linked those as well.

[refusedchaos]

done... or did you want the info on the bible Black figures... I guess I could have linked those as well.

the BB fig links would be nice :mrgreen: thanks again

think im going to run through MGS4 again today

[Chibi_Kaji]

I was thinking of planning some Valkyria Chronicles today. But I'm a little tired today so I'll put it off until tomorrow. I'll clean my room today instead... I have some Macross F and Gundam 00 figures coming so I need to make room for those. Also it would be GREAT if I could walk in my room with out the fear of tripping over something.

[gunm]

Wish I could pick up that Gwendolyn Odin Sphere figure, but the crap yen to dollar killed that import. >_<

[Chibi_Kaji]

There are too many figures I want to buy... I'm looking at a Revy figure now.

[StarKnightX]

I'm looking to play Resident Evil 1 for the first time (:whee:) but want to know which version I should play. Should I go with the DS version , which is a modified port of the PS1 original , or the GCN remake?

My line of thought was to play the DS one before the GCN remake , so that way I would appreciate the changes made to the remake better. Thoughts?

[Rei no Otaku]

Apparently my store is getting turned into one of those fancy Gamestops of the future. It opens the beginning of next month.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/Shinji2120/Image078.jpg

[corrosivefrost]

REmake.

[Foo228]

Who'da thought - lego indy is pretty fun

[BlueScrote]

I'm looking to play Resident Evil 1 for the first time (:whee:) but want to know which version I should play. Should I go with the DS version , which is a modified port of the PS1 original , or the GCN remake?

My line of thought was to play the DS one before the GCN remake , so that way I would appreciate the changes made to the remake better. Thoughts?

Go with the Gamecube remake. It has the best graphics and is truest to the original IMO.

I wish a gamestop around here was being converted, that would be awesome.

As long as it wasnt one of the crappy mall gamestops.

[Chacrana]

I'm looking to play Resident Evil 1 for the first time (:whee:) but want to know which version I should play. Should I go with the DS version , which is a modified port of the PS1 original , or the GCN remake?

My line of thought was to play the DS one before the GCN remake , so that way I would appreciate the changes made to the remake better. Thoughts?

Just get the GC remake. RE on the PS1 was a bad game, and it's aged horribly. So basically, playing the DS version wouldn't give you more of an appreciation for the GC game -- it'd just make you not want to play it. REmake is an excellent game, however, and still really, really fun today.

[StarKnightX]

REmake.

Go with the Gamecube remake. It has the best graphics and is truest to the original IMO.

Just get the GC remake. RE on the PS1 was a bad game, and it's aged horribly. So basically, playing the DS version wouldn't give you more of an appreciation for the GC game -- it'd just make you not want to play it. REmake is an excellent game, however, and still really, really fun today.

GC remake it is then.

[js1]

Well it's been about 2-3 weeks since my PS3 quit reading disks. I took it apart once to clean the laser(didn't work), I think I will try the service menu in the system and see if that works, if not I will be hunting down a new laser. I can save about $70 or more by doing it myself. Plus you never know what type of system they could send me back..

[corrosivefrost]

Just get the GC remake. RE on the PS1 was a bad game, and it's aged horribly. So basically, playing the DS version wouldn't give you more of an appreciation for the GC game -- it'd just make you not want to play it. REmake is an excellent game, however, and still really, really fun today.

Doesn't it force stylus controls or something?

Fuck that, I want an analog stick.

[corrosivefrost]

Well it's been about 2-3 weeks since my PS3 quit reading disks. I took it apart once to clean the laser(didn't work), I think I will try the service menu in the system and see if that works, if not I will be hunting down a new laser. I can save about $70 or more by doing it myself. Plus you never know what type of system they could send me back..

It might not be the laser. It might be the bluray drive controller. That's what shit the bed on mine to cause it to stop reading discs.

Sony sent me my original PS3 back. Turnaround was 24 hours or less once they actually had the unit. (Getting them the unit and getting it back was a different story...)

[Rei no Otaku]

Doesn't it force stylus controls or something?

Fuck that, I want an analog stick.
No forced stylus controls. There's a DS specific mode you can do that has stylus segments in it, but you can choose classic mode.

[corrosivefrost]

No forced stylus controls. There's a DS specific mode you can do that has stylus segments in it, but you can choose classic mode.

Still... no analog? Dated graphics? The REmake is the way to go, assuming they didn't change a lot. :)

[whoknows]

They did change some things in REmake, but it was all for the better.

Definitely play it over the original. That game is just...bad.

[RelentlessRolento]

Just got orange box on 360... I'm going to take my time playing Half Life 2 since I played it on PS3 when I got it cheap but got bored quick... I'll see how long I last this time.

Depending on how poor I am I might trade it in on Wed for skate 2

[Rei no Otaku]

Still... no analog? Dated graphics? The REmake is the way to go, assuming they didn't change a lot. :)
You'll get no argument from me. REmake is vastly superior.

[whoknows]

Just got orange box on 360... I'm going to take my time playing Half Life 2 since I played it on PS3 when I got it cheap but got bored quick... I'll see how long I last this time.

Depending on how poor I am I might trade it in on Wed for skate 2

Yeah, there's just something about that game. It's good, but it's easy to get tired of it. I don't know what it is.

[mykevermin]

Yeah, there's just something about that game. It's good, but it's easy to get tired of it. I don't know what it is.

I try not to think retrospectively about shooters, as I always seem to think they're trudging and long and boring. But when I go back to play them, they're awesome again. That was the case with Orange Box, and also the case with Bioshock.

[RelentlessRolento]

it can be interesting but it's too similar all throughout...

I'll be playing it tonight and tomorrow to decide. I got it for a trade of arcade stick artwork I did, so it cost me nothing really. Plus I got some cash on the side as well, so I'm happy :)

also, I'll be hosting a private youtube channel of my animation that I spent a few weeks making... or in other words non stop for a few days. I guarantee it dosn't suck and is better than most crap you see online.

[Rei no Otaku]

Just got orange box on 360... I'm going to take my time playing Half Life 2 since I played it on PS3 when I got it cheap but got bored quick... I'll see how long I last this time.

Depending on how poor I am I might trade it in on Wed for skate 2
I didn't have that problem. Played through every game on it back to back.

[ninja dog]

HL2 starts out great, then I got kinda bored for a couple hours, then my enjoyment of it exponentially grew through the ending. then the episodes kick so much ass. Too bad we won't get Ep.3 for another 5 years. Probably a worse cliffhanger than, say, the after credits part of BG+E.

[Rei no Otaku]

My only problem with HL2 are those sections where I need to cross sand/toxic waste/lava etc. by jumping on debris. So annoying.

[Halo05]

I just sprinted through those parts. At least the sand bits. No achievement for me.

[ninja dog]

Some of those parts were fun. I wasn't a huge fan of the vehicle sections.

[jer7583]

TF2, though.

Amazing. I still play it a few times a week with people. Yeah, the PC version is "better" but the 360 one still exists. And it's a completely viable (and different) game than the PC one.

The PC one feels a lot more hectic and random. The 360 one feels more tactical? Something about having less players. I don't think one is better than the other, they're just different.

[ninja dog]

It's the turning speed of the analog stick. PC players are ridiculous and have cat-like reflexes...analogs have about 50x the turning speed.


also, was that your internet connection that was acting up last night? I saw you leave the party, but not enter it. weird.

[jer7583]

I just wanted to see if chac and those dudes were playin super turbo.

Yeah, I can understand turning speed, but everyone has the same setup on 360.. it's not like you're at a disadvantage..

Plus TF2 is slightly above the intelligence level of the average Live user. It's fun to just crush people on the Xbox one.

[gunm]

Speaking of GCN, ToS finally shipped from goozex. Yay! Hope it's in decent shape!

[zewone]

It's the turning speed of the analog stick. PC players are ridiculous and have cat-like reflexes...analogs have about 50x the turning speed.


also, was that your internet connection that was acting up last night? I saw you leave the party, but not enter it. weird.
PC gamers stink.

I play TF2 PC with my 360 controller and crush keyboard/mouse dumbasses.

Even with the advantage of point and click, they aren't good at games.

[Rei no Otaku]

PC gamers stink.

I play TF2 PC with my 360 controller and crush keyboard/mouse dumbasses.

Even with the advantage of point and click, they aren't good at games.
But they can run their games at higher resolutions!

[RelentlessRolento]

still dosn't make them less suck.

[Liquid 2]

Rolento, you should really edit the title of the "Indie" gaming thread.

Minotaur China Shop kinda sucks. "Absolutely superb" is really an absurd statement.

[whoknows]

TF2 bored me. No one wanted to work together and everyone just runs around.

I guess I could see how it would be fun if you're playing with people you know maybe.

[zewone]

You played on TF2 on PSN...

[whoknows]

I've had experience on both actually.

Same experience on both. No one did anything as a team.

[Nelo Ice]

ppl play as a team on the pc version and i just play in public games;)

[RelentlessRolento]

Rolento, you should really edit the title of the "Indie" gaming thread.

Minotaur China Shop kinda sucks. "Absolutely superb" is really an absurd statement.


It only sucks if people don't look at it in that insane awesome perfect good way. I'll change it though... needs a new title.

anyone know if this is coming stateside? I've been watching it for a while...

http://www.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lets1.jpg

[jer7583]

I've had experience on both actually.

Same experience on both. No one did anything as a team.

The people I play with regularly all were met randomly on Xbox Live matches. That kinda thing can happen when it's easy to add friends and invite people across all games. The PS3 version of TF2 never got the few updates that the 360 one did either, so it's netcode is even more broken and there are even more map exploits. Not to mention that 99/100 people on PSN have no headset.

Don't blame the game for your inability to recognize good players and make friends.

I played the PC version with my 360 controller too and did just fine as a soldier, rocket jumping and all. Scout is a bit tougher.

I was playing Sniper on 360 just yesterday and had like 15 headshots and was 55-15 k/d. Controller is nearly at parity with mouse/kb, these days, IMO.

[ninja dog]

PC gamers stink.

I play TF2 PC with my 360 controller and crush keyboard/mouse dumbasses.

Even with the advantage of point and click, they aren't good at games.


lets see a screencap of your stats

[pete5883]

I feel as if praising dual-stick controllers is going to cause DMK to show up. Like the candyman.

I forgot that RPG's could be exciting. After rightfully getting my ass whooped by the 2nd to last boss about 7 times in a row in Eternal Sonata, I somehow pulled out a victory with an unconventional strategy. It required a lot of good timing, and my heart was pumping by the end. Sooo satisfying.

Might pick up Resistance 2 on the way home. I want to try the online, and I feel as if no one will play it anymore once Killzone 2 hits. I would feel bad that buying it would delay me from playing Gears 2, but that needs a patch anyway, right?

[benjamouth]

I didn't manage to finish Mass Effect, I got through a lot of the side missions though.

In better news I picked up a good few cheesemints in L4D.

[Maklershed]

Ohh its been awhile since I've seen Angels Revenge. Is that a dvd volume release episode?

[benjamouth]

Ohh its been awhile since I've seen Angels Revenge. Is that a dvd volume release episode?

Yep, volume 2. It's quite a funny ep, not the best on that volume but it's a solid Mike ep.

[Maklershed]

Sweet. I really need to start acquiring the old volumes before they get harder to find (like Volume 9! :bomb:).

And to keep things game related: I started Prince of Persia last night. I'm really digging it. The art style is beautiful and the dialogue and game play is great. Yes, I understand that its very :baby: but I'm having a lot of fun despite not having my dick smashed with a hammer.

[ninja dog]

Yeah, I can understand turning speed, but everyone has the same setup on 360.. it's not like you're at a disadvantage..



wasn't trying to start the PC vs. console debate, just pointing out why the PC version is more hectic. it's because of the turn speeds (and frame rate, if you have it at 60fps.)

[benjamouth]

Wow, slow moving today, picked up that Dark Messiah game for $10 on a DOTD, I'm sure I'll be able to squeeze some cheesemints out of it.

[gunm]

Sweet. I really need to start acquiring the old volumes before they get harder to find (like Volume 9! :bomb:).

And to keep things game related: I started Prince of Persia last night. I'm really digging it. The art style is beautiful and the dialogue and game play is great. Yes, I understand that its very :baby: but I'm having a lot of fun despite not having my dick smashed with a hammer.

"Challenge" and "High Difficulty" are overrated (at least around here). Sometimes a game that you can just sit back and cruise with is more fun.

Played more Fallout 3 last night. I just realized that, even after mapping most of lower quadrant of the Wasteland, I still have that other 3 quarters to explore. :p

Also, I dunno know why, but I was extremely compelled to fire up a PS2 RPG before I hit the hay. Ended up starting Dark Cloud 2.

[ninja dog]

as soon as I get some errands out of the way, I'm playing Metroid Prime 2 for as long as I can take it today. Need to get in some marathons before starting work next week

[zewone]

lets see a screencap of your stats

Is there somewhere that tells you more stats in-game? This is all I could find online:

http://steamcommunity.com/id/zewone/stats/TF2?tab=stats

[ninja dog]

Is there somewhere that tells you more stats in-game? This is all I could find online:

http://steamcommunity.com/id/zewone/stats/TF2?tab=stats


yeah, there's more in game, but don't worry about it. looks like you do decently enough with a controller. Good jon, winrar is you, etc.

[dmaul1114]

I suck balls with keyboard mouse control. If ever got a desire to play FPS on a PC I'd definitely play with a 360 controller. The mouse part is fine, but I never could get very proficient with the keyboard part.

Oh well, as noted before I have little interest in PC gaming anyway, so moot point for me.

Though I suck at 360 FPSs online as well, I at least do ok on the single player/co-op campaigns, where as with the few PC FPS games I've played I've often just set the difficulty to easy to compensate for my suckiness with the controls.

[hankmecrankme]

I used to be decent at FPS games. Now I just suck ass. It doesn't matter what I'm using, keyboard/mouse or controller, I still suck ass. I can finish single player no problem, but I get smoked online.

[RelentlessRolento]

if anyone wants Brave Story for PSP, let me know cuz I'm getting rid of it at gamestop today. I haven't beaten it, got far, but lost interest.

[Chibi_Kaji]

if anyone wants Brave Story for PSP, let me know cuz I'm getting rid of it at gamestop today. I haven't beaten it, got far, but lost interest.
How far did you get? I made it about 5 hours in before losing interest. I think I was trapped in some underground place.

[gunm]

I thought you liked Xseed, RR? Yike, I haven't gotten to the game yet and already two GGT'rs are dismissing this RPG. That can't be good...

I, too have dulled at FPS over the years. I was ok at Counter Strike, but now I'm just too slow to play competively at any level online.

[dmaul1114]

I could never be good at them. I just don't have the attention span or the competitive spirit with gaming to take the time to really learn the maps and strategies etc. Practicing to get good just isn't fun to me. So I just play some online and have fun even though I generally suck most matches (just having a positive k/d ratio is a good match for me).

But in general I spend my limited gaming time mainly on single player games and just beat one and move on to the next. Variety is the spice of life.

[hankmecrankme]

I'm too busy playing fighters to get better at online FPS games. Not that I'm great at fighters, I'm pretty decent though. I know what to do and how to do it, but actually doing it when I need to is another thing.

[gunm]

I have to say, I've never been that good at FPS, but I could rack up the kills and jam near the top of the leaderboard when I was on top of my game.

[RelentlessRolento]

How far did you get? I made it about 5 hours in before losing interest. I think I was trapped in some underground place.

I got near the end... pretty much all the gems and unlocked dragon summons... basically near the end.

I thought you liked Xseed, RR? Yike, I haven't gotten to the game yet and already two GGT'rs are dismissing this RPG. That can't be good...



I like Xseed, but they are always hit or miss for me

[DarthPuma]

Found a dreamcqst arcade stick white with green buttons think it is agetech for 30 bucks. Can I flip it to eBay?

[gunm]

Found a dreamcqst arcade stick white with green buttons think it is agetech for 30 bucks. Can I flip it to eBay?

You can flip anything on eBay but with all the fees and crap that happen nowdays, I dunno if you'd really want to go that route anymore.

But yeah, as far as the Agetec DC stick, IMO it's the best stick made for DC, so it should sell just fine.

I'd keep it for myself personally, as I still play my DC.

[DarthPuma]

I'm not fucking with it. Did grab a ps2 network adapter to put on half. How much could I have made off of the stick?

[zewone]

Why don't you check eBay yourself?

[gunm]

Hard to say--looks like they are currently selling for about $75-80 shipped, but it's eBay, I'd rather not deal with their shit personally. Maybe you could set a price on Amazon or do craigslist or something, if you really wanted to make a few bucks off it. But if it were me, I'd keep it. The Agetec stick is quite good for DC--maybe a notch better than a PS2 stick with adapter, depending on what brand IMO (MM is free to dispute me on this, of course).

[DarthPuma]

I don't own a DC sadly. So if it sold for 80 after fees and shipping I might make 30 off of it. Not messing with it

[tiredfornow]

hook me up with that stickif its in excellent condition, darthpumadawg. :[

[jer7583]

I think I'm going to go buy Blazing Angels 2 on 360 - I've got an itch for an Ace Combat type game, and AC6 was poop. Nick Suttner gave it a positive review.

[Jest]

Anyone here want first dibs at my Gears 2, LBP, and Resistance 2?

[zewone]

How much for LBP?

[Maklershed]

hook me up with that stickif its in excellent condition, darthpumadawg. :[


That $$$$a is always hustlin. You'll probably get a stick with the buttons taped on.

[gunm]

That $$$$a is always hustlin. You'll probably get a stick with the buttons taped on.

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/pp04.jpg

[Jest]

I don't know how much they are going for, or how much shipping to the States is with delivery confimation. I can find out later.

[RelentlessRolento]

weird Outrun stuff:

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/01/19/a-strange-case-of-xbox-live-arcade-exclusivity/

[Mr. Anderson]

weird Outrun stuff:

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/01/19/a-strange-case-of-xbox-live-arcade-exclusivity/

I only have a 360, but that's still kinda weak.

[ninja dog]

some CAG had those Dreamcast sticks new for like $30 a few years ago. still pissed that I passed on one.

[MarkMan]

The Dreamcast Agetec stick <3

I remember a local gaming shop here were blowing them out for $10 each. Needless to say I bought 5 arcade sticks that day :)

[Filler2001]

I was looking around and didnt seem to find a RE 5 Gen. discussion topic. Is there one?

[RelentlessRolento]

wtf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYsTvS3VCYQ

[Maklershed]

Whoa, that was an arcade game?

(one of my all time favorite NES games by the way)

[dmaul1114]

Finally got around to playing the Dead Space demo....and promptly deleted the game from my Goozex requests (it was on Hold as I wasn't sure if I wanted it).

Not sure why I ever bothered since I hate hard games and don't care much for survival horror. :p

[RelentlessRolento]

Been playing way too much suikoden today. trying to get all characters since i know I'm near the end.

really looking forward to skate 2 wed

[Jest]

I got to 45 seconds in that video. Marble Madness was so hard. Barely being able to reach the trackball might have made it more difficult though :P

[gunm]

Lookin' forward to skate. 2 as well. Just got another GS GC, so I can pay it off and still have more credit for SF IV next month. :whee:

[Jest]

I think I'm going to trade in Gears 2, LBP, Resistance 2, Rock Band, and Culdcept Saga to get a nice stack of credit. That would get me Street Fighter IV and maybe Fallout 3. Goozex is another option but the lines are sooo long.

[gunm]

I might do the trade 3 thing, but I can't find 3 games I'm willing to trade away. Surprisingly, I'm still at a stage where I'm happy with what I got.

[dmaul1114]

Also just played the Lord of the Rings Conquest single player demo. Not terrible, but I'm not a big fan of the hectic, button mashing combo heavy action games, but had to check it out since I love LOTR. Doubt I'll pick up the game though.

[jer7583]

Conquest is TERRIBLE.

Dead Space is great.

Fighter thread>GGT. Truth.

[RelentlessRolento]

Fighter thread>GGT. Truth.


As always.

[MarkMan]

*does a barrel roll*

[gunm]

The more I play Fallout 3, the more fun it gets. Planning to explore the south west quadrant tonight.

[Rei no Otaku]

Ar Tonelico 2 comes out tomorrow! I'm pretty excited.

Also decided that starting about a week ago I'm going to play one game from backlog until I finish it. The game right now is Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. I really like it so far, but the fighting is horrific. Don't know why they even included it in a point and click game.

[gunm]

Good plan. My backlog game right now is Dark Cloud 2.

I'll play a little of it after my Fallout 3 session... >_<

[Rei no Otaku]

Yeah, I have this huge collection of games from last-gen I haven't finished. Some still sealed. It's ridiculous, so I'm finally going to finish all these games even if it kills me!

[corrosivefrost]

Finally got around to playing the Dead Space demo....and promptly deleted the game from my Goozex requests (it was on Hold as I wasn't sure if I wanted it).

Not sure why I ever bothered since I hate hard games and don't care much for survival horror. :p

It wasn't *that* hard... they just picked a stupid section to use as a demo.
That was the first hard part I got to, and I think it was in chapter 3. Part of it is strategery, where you have to get a high vantage point, use statis and kinetics, and have good aim. But the demo is poorly representative of the whole game.

Yeah, I have this huge collection of games from last-gen I haven't finished. Some still sealed. It's ridiculous, so I'm finally going to finish all these games even if it kills me!

Yeah, I have this problem. Luckily, I got the main PS2 titles I need to play down to Odin Sphere (sealed) and Final Fantasy 12 (opened but never started). I think the GCN only needs me to play Paper Mario: TTYD, as I've sold all the rest. I have bully for PS2 and 360, but will only resort back to the PS2 version if the 360 game glitches on me enough. :\ I will give myself credit though -- last year, I played a bunch of PS2 games in the beginning of the year... got MGS3, DMC3, and GoW2 out of the way...

[DarthPuma]

Damn, Skate 2 today and I can't spend the money on it. Oh well, I can at least give it a rent.

[pete5883]

The game right now is Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. I really like it so far, but the fighting is horrific. Don't know why they even included it in a point and click game.
!
I liked this game. A bit more than it's prequel.

[Rei no Otaku]

!
I liked this game. A bit more than it's prequel.
I played the prequel so long ago that I barely remember it. This one is making me want to go back and play it. Hopefully it'll work in Vista.

Probably not going to game much today. Having a release party for the Repo DVD/BR today!

[pete5883]

The genetic opera? Why?

[Rei no Otaku]

The genetic opera? Why?
Because it's awesome. I've been to see it 5 times in theaters. My friends and I have been to all the road tour showings on the east coast. Just last Thursday we went to see it in MA, then drove down to NJ the next day to catch it again, then drove back up to RI the next day to see it a third time. I've met the director and actors multiple times. We love Repo!

[mykevermin]

That comes out today? Huh. I really wanted to see it, even if it's flagrantly trying to do what Rocky Horror did accidentally.

[corrosivefrost]

Hey RR, skate.2 drops today, doesn't it?

You find a way to pick it up?

[manthing]

Finally got around to playing the Dead Space demo....and promptly deleted the game from my Goozex requests (it was on Hold as I wasn't sure if I wanted it).

Not sure why I ever bothered since I hate hard games and don't care much for survival horror. :p


Dead Space is quality, and I despise most survival horror games.

Downloading that free suit from release week helped in that regard. I never had to worry about inventory slots, my most despised cliche from that genre.

Once I was free of the inventory burden('should I drop this for this?'), it played like an action game.

[BlueScrote]

Dead Space is quality, and I despise most survival horror games.

Downloading that free suit from release week helped in that regard. I never had to worry about inventory slots, my most despised cliche from that genre.

Once I was free of the inventory burden('should I drop this for this?'), it played like an action game.


I really feel like Dead Space is more Gears of War than Survival Horror, but it still has a good "creepy" atmosphere. and the sections in vacuum are breathtakingly exhilarating (sorry.)


Started Playing through Resistance: Fall of Man today, after it took me an hour to play through the demo because I died constantly. I'm fairly interested in the story, even though its typical sci-fi stuff. Maybe its because its set in the 1950's.

[dmaul1114]

It wasn't *that* hard... they just picked a stupid section to use as a demo.
That was the first hard part I got to, and I think it was in chapter 3. Part of it is strategery, where you have to get a high vantage point, use statis and kinetics, and have good aim. But the demo is poorly representative of the whole game.


How is it on ammo levels? I hate games where you have to budget ammo and can get screwed if you get to a spot without enough ammo. So that worried me given how much shooting there was in just that one room in the demo.

But I probably didn't give it a fair shake as I was really playing the demo kind of hoping I wouldn't like it and could drop it from goozex as my gaming time has shrunk drastically again and I don't want to build a backlog.

[Chibi_Kaji]

How is it on ammo levels? I hate games where you have to budget ammo and can get screwed if you get to a spot without enough ammo. So that worried me given how much shooting there was in just that one room in the demo.
It depends on what the setting is. I played it on easy and only ran low on ammo once for my plasma cutter. I know the ammo the ammo count is exremely low on hard and Nightmare(?) settings. Also the game is pretty good about giving you ammo for whatever weapons you carry with you at the time.

[ninja dog]

woo, got my white Dualshock 3 and 12+1 XBL card from amazon, and my PS3 should be here today or tomorrow! Got my copy of Valkyria ready and TDK Blu-ray should be here tomorrow.

[Jest]

GGT. Do me a solid and trade your Fallout 3 for my LittleBigPlanet or Gears 2 or Resistance 2?

[corrosivefrost]

It depends on what the setting is. I played it on easy and only ran low on ammo once for my plasma cutter. I know the ammo the ammo count is exremely low on hard and Nightmare(?) settings. Also the game is pretty good about giving you ammo for whatever weapons you carry with you at the time.

I played through on normal. I only ran low a few times, but the catch is like Chibi says, it gives you ammo, mostly, for the weapons you carry. I only carried the plasma cutter. So it was pretty good about giving me ammo for it.

Worst case, you sell the ammo at the next store/station thing and buy a shit-ton of ammo for your favorite weapon. It's what I constantly did. Sell all the ripper and flamer and whatever ammo and buy cutter ammo with it.

[corrosivefrost]

woo, got my white Dualshock 3 and 12+1 XBL card from amazon, and my PS3 should be here today or tomorrow! Got my copy of Valkyria ready and TDK Blu-ray should be here tomorrow.

Was there a good deal on TDK bluray recently? I still need to acquire a copy.

[ninja dog]

GGT. Do me a solid and trade your Fallout 3 for my LittleBigPlanet or Gears 2 or Resistance 2?

I'll trade you the PC version for LBP.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Worst case, you sell the ammo at the next store/station thing and buy a shit-ton of ammo for your favorite weapon. It's what I constantly did. Sell all the ripper and flamer and whatever ammo and buy cutter ammo with it.
That pretty much what I did. For the most part I stuck with the Plasma Cutter and the Assault Rifle(or whatever they called it). Once you put a few nodes into those you really don't need anything else.

[corrosivefrost]

That pretty much what I did. For the most part I stuck with the Plasma Cutter and the Assault Rifle(or whatever they called it). Once you put a few nodes into those you really don't need anything else.

I went for the plasma cutter only cheese/trophy -- so my cutter was maxed as were my stasis and kinetic by game end. Maybe even the suit. At least the life portion.

[gunm]

More Fallout 3 last night! I really should finish up the Wasteland Survival Guide now that I've got Rivet City on fast travel. Also, found Charon last night and would like to add him to my party. Say, if that bartender guy gets killed somehow, can I loot my caps back if I buy out Charon's contract? 2K caps is a lot for me right now. Also, can I have Dogmeat, Ashley, and Charon in my party or does one or both of those NPCs count as a "slot" in my party?

And just before I turned in I played a little more of Dark Cloud 2. Wow, that game has a really long intro...

[Chibi_Kaji]

More Fallout 3 last night! I really should finish up the Wasteland Survival Guide now that I've got Rivet City on fast travel. Also, found Charon last night and would like to add him to my party. Say, if that bartender guy gets killed somehow, can I loot my caps back if I buy out Charon's contract? 2K caps is a lot for me right now. Also, can I have Dogmeat, Ashley, and Charon in my party or does one or both of those NPCs count as a "slot" in my party?

And just before I turned in I played a little more of Dark Cloud 2. Wow, that game has a really long intro...
I seem to recall you can only have Dogmeat and one other NPC in your party.

[Jest]

I'll trade you the PC version for LBP.

I want PS3, or might settle for 360.

[mykevermin]

I'm enjoying Bioshock on Survivor difficulty. Really having to budget my ammunition/money shows an element of difficulty (though it is a bit of "I hit you with electro shock and then my wrench" like the easier versions). But the soopa fun is in the Big Daddy fights. Every one of 'em is like a boss battle. I have to pick my spot, make sure I have the proper ammunition and first aid kits, and look around to see if I can use the environment to my advantage (i.e., how many turrets can I draw them in front of while I lob grenades at them?). Finished Fort Frolic last night, and hoping to get to play some of Hephaestus this evening if I can get my lecture notes for class completed in time.

Oh yeah, and Suikoden's "your characters can permanently die" aspect sucks. HARD. But, hey, a hella good RPG for $6. Bring #II to PSN!

[gunm]

I want PS3, or might settle for 360.

Weren't there some problems w/PS3 version? IIRC the DLC this month is 360 only? Dunno if PS3 will get DLC.

Anyway, I'm pretty hooked on the game right now. :p

[Chibi_Kaji]

Weren't there some problems w/PS3 version? IIRC the DLC this month is 360 only? Dunno if PS3 will get DLC...
I think they were fixed? And as of now the DLC is PC/360 only. But I really wouldn't be shocked if it made it's way to the PS3 somehow.

[Jest]

I never bought DLC before so probably never will. I like the PS3 controller better too. I heard the bugs were fixed.

[corrosivefrost]

I seem to recall you can only have Dogmeat and one other NPC in your party.

NPCs? Pfft, game is easy enough rolling solo. Why would you get NPCs? :-s

I think they were fixed? And as of now the DLC is PC/360 only. But I really wouldn't be shocked if it made it's way to the PS3 somehow.

Could be like GTA4 DLC. Where it's 360 exclusive indefinitely... that's not to say it won't show up on PSN/PS3, but it might be a good long time.

[mykevermin]

I picked up Fallout 3 on the 360, thinking I would like the DLC at some point. Now I'm not so sure; after all, what's the difference between 150 hours and 200 hours of gameplay? Jaysis.

[manthing]

But, hey, a hella good RPG for $6

Bring #II Any worthwhile PSX game to PSN!

Fixed.

Hell, they can bring over some shitty ones like Nightmare Creatures 2 for all I care, as long as they stay $6

[corrosivefrost]

I picked up Fallout 3 on the 360, thinking I would like the DLC at some point. Now I'm not so sure; after all, what's the difference between 150 hours and 200 hours of gameplay? Jaysis.

150 hours? :-s

I 1000/1000 the game, doing all sidequests in less than 60... So unless you're the kind of guy that likes killing obstacles (since you cap out at level 20 pretty early) or you just like checking out the same subways and busted up buildings for the sheer "fun" of it, I have a hard time believing most normal gamers would get 150 hours out of it.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I never bought DLC before so probably never will. I like the PS3 controller better too. I heard the bugs were fixed.
I tend to avoid the stuff, but I like the sound of the Fallout 3 DLC. I mean who wouldn't want to stop the Chinese from invading Alaska? I will admit the 2nd batch of DLC seems like it could be pretty bland to me. But Broken Steel sounds like it could be pretty fun.

NPCs? Pfft, game is easy enough rolling solo. Why would you get NPCs? :-s

Could be like GTA4 DLC. Where it's 360 exclusive indefinitely... that's not to say it won't show up on PSN/PS3, but it might be a good long time.
NPC make great Cannon fodder. But yeah after a certain point I find the NPC's to be more trouble than they are worth.

And I could see them releaseig the Fallout 3 DLC on the PS3 disc only as a Game of the Year version or something.

[corrosivefrost]

Fixed.

Hell, they can bring over some shitty ones like Nightmare Creatures 2 for all I care, as long as they stay $6

Whynot Nightmare Creatures? I somehow have fond memories of that game -- though it's all blurry in my head, since it was like... 14 years ago.

[gunm]

I'll pick up the additional DLC. I'm enjoying the game, so another x number of hours to extend the life is fine with me. Of course, there's so many variables/ways to play the game that you could argue it isn't necessary.

Managing the NPCs can be challenging. I usually keep 'em back while I do most of the work so I can pick up the XP and minimize the risk of them doing something stupid and getting killed. Certainly you could go it alone, but I like having the NPCs around as it lends a different dynamic to the game. The Wasteland lives up to it's name--a big, mostly empty world without very many friendly folk to interact with--so having some virtual company along keeps things interesting for me.

[corrosivefrost]

(A)I tend to avoid the stuff, but I like the sound of the Fallout 3 DLC. I mean who wouldn't want to stop the Chinese from invading Alaska? I will admit the 2nd batch of DLC seems like it could be pretty bland to me. But Broken Steel sounds like it could be pretty fun.


NPC make great Cannon fodder. But yeah after a certain point I find the NPC's to be more trouble than they are worth.

(B) And I could see them releaseig the Fallout 3 DLC on the PS3 disc only as a Game of the Year version or something.

(A) I've said this before, but I don't understand the purpose of the DLC without a level cap increase. It's broken to me, unless you're playing an entirely new character that has to level up from scratch. The third DLC expansion is supposed to have the continuation of the main story and a level cap increase though (DON'T READ IF YOU'VE NOT FINISHED FALLOUT 3) Since you die at the end, or at least I did, I'm not sure how the level cap helps... unless it forces you to take the "send the girl in" approach. :-s

(B) True... they did it with Oblivion, sort of. The Knights of the Nine and all the stuff up to that DLC was in it when they released the PS3 version... though I'm not sure they'd have the rights to do that if MS has the contract on the content.

[manthing]

Whynot Nightmare Creatures? I somehow have fond memories of that game -- though it's all blurry in my head, since it was like... 14 years ago.


I liked Nightmare Creatures 1.

For some reason I remember NC2 being terrible.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I did have an NPC I loved having around in Fallout 3. But I lost that one when I was imprisoned and I could never find her again. I lost dog as well but I found him hanging around Vault 101 for some strange reason...

[Chibi_Kaji]

(A) I've said this before, but I don't understand the purpose of the DLC without a level cap increase. It's broken to me, unless you're playing an entirely new character that has to level up from scratch. The third DLC expansion is supposed to have the continuation of the main story and a level cap increase though (DON'T READ IF YOU'VE NOT FINISHED FALLOUT 3) Since you die at the end, or at least I did, I'm not sure how the level cap helps... unless it forces you to take the "send the girl in" approach. :-s
Yeah, it seems odd that only the 3rd Expansion will raise the level cap. But as I said I'll still pick up at least the 1st expansion since it sounds interesting. And, I hope that is not how they make the 3rd Expansion works.... I'd hate to forced to do that.

[corrosivefrost]

I did have an NPC I loved having around in Fallout 3. But I lost that one when I was imprisoned and I could never find her again. I lost dog as well but I found him hanging around Vault 101 for some strange reason...

Imprisoned? When you get pulled into Raven Rock or whatever?

[zewone]

LBP or Disgaea 3?


Which should I pick up at GS today?

[corrosivefrost]

Yeah, it seems odd that only the 3rd Expansion will raise the level cap. But as I said I'll still pick up at least the 1st expansion since it sounds interesting. And, I hope that is not how they make the 3rd Expansion works.... I'd hate to forced to do that.

There was talk that the first DLC will be 800 space bux but the others might be free? :-s

[Chibi_Kaji]

Imprisoned? When you get pulled into Raven Rock or whatever?
That would be correct. I thought it might have been because I had that Mutant join my party when I busted out. But she isn't anywhere to be seen.... Maybe she is still at that Vault I was caught in?

[bhk]

I've got the Joystiq, Major Nelson, and Giant Bomb podcasts. I need more.

Suggestions?

[gunm]

(A) I've said this before, but I don't understand the purpose of the DLC without a level cap increase. It's broken to me, unless you're playing an entirely new character that has to level up from scratch. The third DLC expansion is supposed to have the continuation of the main story and a level cap increase though.

Sounds like the 1st expansion is like the Mass Effect one: just side missions that don't need a level cap. If the DLC after that actually furthers the story, then a level cap increase seems more necessary. All the DLC is optional, so it's no biggie to me. I personally have a lot left to do in the game.

[Chibi_Kaji]

There was talk that the first DLC will be 800 space bux but the others might be free? :-s
I have a hard time seeing that only the first one would be paid DLC. Also... I think I'm going to look for that UFO Wombat(?) was talking about on the podcast..