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[Chacrana]

ninja dog broke it!

[FloodsAreUponUS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjRx_4KAX8o

That is better.

Madness

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

[whoknows]

Not Again!!

[FloodsAreUponUS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvn8wsIrHag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdBc1ULDZLw

[hankmecrankme]

I need to build/buy a new gaming pc....

They are cheaper and better than they ever have been. But then again, I love my PC. :)

Games like FEAR and FEAR 2 are much better on PC. Plus it seems like most games come out for PC and are cheaper and better anyway. :)

[whoknows]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdBc1ULDZLw

I find those interesting and intriguing. I'd like to subscribe to your newsletter.

[Chacrana]

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/JXYTheGreat/CAGBlog/moe_31072_koihime_musou_sword_tagme.jpg

[Chacrana]

Please do not resize.

[whoknows]

When CAG 2.41 is out the forums will be impossible to break.

[ninja dog]

Thread obliterated by GARRUUUUUU-GEEEEEUUUUUU

[FloodsAreUponUS]

When CAG 2.41 is out the forums will be impossible to break.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaU_S26LYU

[SL4IN]

When CAG 2.41 is out the forums will be impossible to break.

Well, if the forums were built more like HOME, then it would never break.

[hankmecrankme]

Well, if the forums were built more like HOME, then it would never break.

Agreed. HOME is so awesome. Sitting parties and running man dance FTW!! I'm glad Sony has blessed us with it.

[whoknows]

Well HOME is something that only comes once a century. Nothing will ever measure up to it.

[SL4IN]

Agreed. HOME is so awesome. Sitting parties and running man dance FTW!!

HOME is great. I wish I had a PS3 that I could just dedicate to HOME.

[whoknows]

I DO have a PS3 I have just for HOME. A Seperate TV too! HOME 24.7.

[Mr. Beef]

I wish real life was more like HOME.

[Chacrana]

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[FloodsAreUponUS]

postcount+1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTDZXlnY55g

[whoknows]

I wish Home was more like HOME

[SL4IN]

I DO have a PS3 I have just for HOME. A Seperate TV too! HOME 24.7.

You should sell me one so we can have a constant HOME party all hours of the night. I mean, I'm at HOME right now, but I'd much rather be in HOME.

[Chacrana]

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wefa

[FloodsAreUponUS]

wefa

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twittypic/wordpress/cache/e7ed76ecd5c5d583fbb268c91aab0f68.jpg

[whoknows]

That's fucking scary.

[ninja dog]

mai waifu

[gunm]

What the heck is going on here?

I wanna go HOME.

Oh wait, I'm already HOME. All E

Thank goodness for HOME.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

mai waifu

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/819/maskja4.jpg

[ninja dog]

Is that a couch pillow?

[hankmecrankme]

Best part about HOME? Waiting in line for bowling or to play pool. It's just like real life. It's immersive. It's great. :)

Why do shit in real life when I can do it in a virtual world?

[Mr. Beef]

Only thing missing from HOME is people robbing and killing you. Why can't HOME have that feature?

[hankmecrankme]

GTA HOME would be incredible. System seller for sure.

So besides Killzone 2, what's coming out for PS3 this year that's exclusive?

[KingBroly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKeIm_gYmMk&fmt=22

[The Crotch]

I see your stupid looking protagonist and I raise you...

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/44704.html

[gunm]

Finally decided to try out the RE5 demo. That is going to be a kick ass co-op game. I'm excited for it.

Also started up P3 FES finally as well. I barely got past the intro, but it's very interesting so far. I think I need gamefaqs or a guide, 'cause there's so much stuff going on with that game, I don't wanna be overwhelmed. :p

[depascal22]

Snow day today so it looks like it's gonna be a LittleBigPlanet, Mario Kart, and Viva Pinata Party Animals kind of day for my daughter and me. Might even get her to watch E.T. for the first time. That or Goonies.

[seanr1221]

GTA HOME would be incredible. System seller for sure.

So besides Killzone 2, what's coming out for PS3 this year that's exclusive?

God of War

[hankmecrankme]

God of War

I forgot about that one.

When I get up, I might actually play some Shadow of the Colossus. I watched my friend finish it, but I never have. I really need to work on my backlog.

[corrosivefrost]

I just ordered GodHand.

[refusedchaos]

I just ordered GodHand.

good man:D

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I just ordered GodHand.

If you hated the controls in RE5 you will hate them even more in GH.

[corrosivefrost]

If you hated the controls in RE5 you will hate them even more in GH.

Nah... my problem with RE5 was that I tried the Public Gathering level and got fed up with the fact that there was way too many enemies in a confined space and my character felt like he was moving through molasses. (Add that to the laser sight being point blank on their forehead and the hit not registering as a headshot...)

I played the Shanty Town scenario last night just to give it a fair shot to see if my initial "discust" was warranted... Shanty Town is much better.

The only thing I can see here is that Capcom picked a bad portion of the game to include in the demo. Sort of like EA did w/ the Dead Space demo. That demo is NOTHING like the real game and doesn't do the game justice. Granted, it's from the game, but I remember it being the first difficult part and the first part at which I actually died. Throwing someone into that without 2 chapters of getting used to the controls and having a proper inventory and mastery of the abilities and game mechanics was stupid. Same with the Public Gathering "level" in my mind. Shanty Town was definitely much better.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Nah... my problem with RE5 was that I tried the Public Gathering level and got fed up with the fact that there was way too many enemies in a confined space and my character felt like he was moving through molasses. (Add that to the laser sight being point blank on their forehead and the hit not registering as a headshot...)

I played the Shanty Town scenario last night just to give it a fair shot to see if my initial "discust" was warranted... Shanty Town is much better.

The only thing I can see here is that Capcom picked a bad portion of the game to include in the demo. Sort of like EA did w/ the Dead Space demo. That demo is NOTHING like the real game and doesn't do the game justice. Granted, it's from the game, but I remember it being the first difficult part and the first part at which I actually died. Throwing someone into that without 2 chapters of getting used to the controls and having a proper inventory and mastery of the abilities and game mechanics was stupid. Same with the Public Gathering "level" in my mind. Shanty Town was definitely much better.

I do agree with you that Shanty Town is a much better chunk of what the game is going to be like.
After playing through the demo several times, I do think that the first part of it, should have been altered.
The only real beef that I have with RE5 now is that sometimes when trying to melee attack someone, Chris picks up an item on the ground.
Hopefully something will be done about that before going gold.

[Maklershed]

Took off work due to snow today. Hopefully I can get through a proper amount of Prince of Persia.

[manthing]

God of War

I hope so, but I doubt it'll hit this year.

[corrosivefrost]

Took off work due to snow today. Hopefully I can get through a proper amount of Prince of Persia.

It's not a long game. If you actually play for a good part of your day at home, you'll finish it.

[dallow]

RE5 demo is easy peasy.
VERY FUN in co-op though, much more so than playing alone.

I'll pick it up as soon as my friend does.


and Wheeee!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3VnWYt9flM

[dallow]

Took off work due to snow today. Hopefully I can get through a proper amount of Prince of Persia.
Me too, roads are an ice rink right now.

They delayed the start time but things look real bad.


Time to play some Viva Pinata 2.
Best game this gen on all systems.

[corrosivefrost]

RE5 demo is easy peasy.
VERY FUN in co-op though, much more so than playing alone.


Captain Chainsaw disagrees with you.

Up until him though, no problem. if he would die when i tossed like 7 grenades at him and then shot him in the eye 8 times, no problem.

[corrosivefrost]

Time to play some Viva Pinata 2.
Best game this gen on all systems.


See, when you say shit like this, that's when you lose your credibility. :P

[dallow]

What? He's the easier boss in the demo.

I just shot at him, only used 2 explosive barrels, no grenades, and he died fairly quickly.
Helps when your co-op buddy is shooting at him too.

If he got close, just walk by him. (the fat guy might hit you if he swings around)
I played again and stood still just so I could die, because I heard he did decapitate you.

[dallow]

See, when you say shit like this, that's when you lose your credibility. :P
I played maybe close to 6 hours straight yesterday. Damn, so good, so under appreciated. :P

[corrosivefrost]

What? He's the easier boss in the demo.

I just shot at him, only used 2 explosive barrels, no grenades, and he died fairly quickly.
Helps when your co-op buddy is shooting at him too.

If he got close, just walk by him. (the fat guy might hit you if he swings around)
I played again and stood still just so I could die, because I heard he did decapitate you.

nah. computer AI sucks. she wasn't helping. probably didn't help that it was my first prolonged experience with the demo either... though captain chainsaw planted the blade in my torso.

[dallow]

Yeah, it's slightly more of a chore solo with her.
At least she gives me ammo. (more ammo!)

Very, very fun with a friend though.

[Maklershed]

Me too, roads are an ice rink right now.



MSNBC is showing a freeway in Forth Worth right now and it looks like its just a sheet of ice. Plus there seems to be a few cars pointing in the wrong directions. :lol:

[dallow]

MSNBC is showing a freeway in Forth Worth right now and it looks like its just a sheet of ice. Plus there seems to be a few cars pointing in the wrong directions. :lol:
Hehe, I was watching the exact same thing.
The local guys were talking up that scene, it was pretty funny.

We can't handle ice.

[benjamouth]

Working from home today, due to the ice/snow, nothing like watching a couple of white trash chicks beat each other on Jerry Springer as I try and fix my connection to the VPN.

Tried the RE5 demo last night, I wasn't exactly in love with it, could be good in co-op though.

[Maklershed]

Hmmm Robot Holocaust? What was that one about?

[Rei no Otaku]

Wow, is it snowing everywhere? I'm staying home due to the weather as well.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Fifth school cancellation this winter.

I'll be going to school until August.

[linkpwns]

Fifth school cancellation this winter.

I'll be going to school until August.
NYC hasn't had a snow day in like, 6 years. xD

So now I have to go in and take a test for 3 hours.

I really wanna play some more Chrono Trigger. Fuck School. xD

[dmaul1114]

Also working from home today do to snow/ice. But of course nothing new for me since I work from home usually 2-3 days a week anyway.

Add me to the pussies who found the RE5 demo to be too hard. :( Shanty town wasn't bad, I only played once and died at the chain saw guy. But the Gathering level was no fun just running around trying to stay alive until the helicopter showed up.

Again, if they're going to make RE into a 3rd person action game then give it controls that suit a 3rd person action game rather than tank controls and not being able to move and shoot at the same time. No need for clunky survival horror controls when the game isn't survival horror anymore.

[RelentlessRolento]

WTF is snow?

[Azumangaman]

I hate it when you have lots of games, but don't know which one to play!
Somebody pick for me:
Prince Of Persia
Splinter Cell: Double Agent
RSV1
Warriors Orochi 2
Gun
Farcry Instincts/Predator
FarCry 2

Somebody pick one! Preferably one I can play for a few hours and make some actual progress in!

[Rei no Otaku]

Warriors Orochi 2.

[RelentlessRolento]

play gun first. it's really short. I enjoyed it but felt like it was the shortest thing I've ever played. the pacing was what killed it for me, but other than that solid title.

[corrosivefrost]

I hate it when you have lots of games, but don't know which one to play!
Somebody pick for me:
Prince Of Persia
Splinter Cell: Double Agent
RSV1
Warriors Orochi 2
Gun
Farcry Instincts/Predator
FarCry 2

Somebody pick one! Preferably one I can play for a few hours and make some actual progress in!

Prince of Persia, the new one?

It's short. Play that and get it done. 1-2 days max. I got the <12 hours cheese and I didn't even try to be conscious of time.

[Halo05]

WTF is snow?

The work of the fucking devil. I'm from San Diego, if it gets below 50, I get pissed.

[Rei no Otaku]

I need to pick up DJ Max today, but there's a fucking blizzard in my way.

[dmaul1114]

I actually like the cold. I hate hot weather. Moving to Atlanta in the middle of summer this year is going to suck. :-(

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I hate it when you have lots of games, but don't know which one to play!
Somebody pick for me:
Prince Of Persia
Splinter Cell: Double Agent
RSV1
Warriors Orochi 2
Gun
Farcry Instincts/Predator
FarCry 2

Somebody pick one! Preferably one I can play for a few hours and make some actual progress in!

Sell them all.
Buy Persona 4.

[Mr. Beef]

The work of the fucking devil. I'm from San Diego, if it gets below 50, I get pissed.I think it snowed in SF for about 5 minutes recently. People were going :whee: due to confusion.

I need to pick up DJ Max today, but there's a fucking blizzard in my way.
Call Mr. Plow.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

http://www.finalfantasy13game.com/

Fucking Amazing.

The last min and a half are real time footage.

Best looking game this gen, IMO.

[tiredfornow]

damn, that demon's souls game looks like complete trash.

[RelentlessRolento]

http://www.finalfantasy13game.com/

Fucking Amazing.

The last min and a half are real time footage.

Best looking game this gen, IMO.

That trailer made me want the game less. It'll be great for those who love the genre (as well as ninja babes), but I am very much passing. Thankfully Versus and the PSP version look better IMHO.

damn, that demon's souls game looks like complete trash.

I want it so badly though. If it plays anything like valhalla knights, i need it.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

That trailer made me want the game less. It'll be great for those who love the genre (as well as ninja babes), but I am very much passing. Thankfully Versus and the PSP version look better IMHO.


I can understand some people not liking it, but I love the final fantasy series, and FF12 was one of the biggest disappointments to me. This seems to evolve FF past what FF12 tried to do and failed.
Regardless of if you like FF or not, once this game comes out all other JRPGs will try and emulate it.

I just love the art style and the world.

[Chacrana]

Yeah, the art style is perfect for that game. I just wish we could play it. Someday.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Wow, is it snowing everywhere? I'm staying home due to the weather as well.
It snowed a bit around here. Now it's just raining and turning the snow into slush. Thankfully it's not enough to keep me from going to work or getting my copy of DJ Max.

[ninja dog]

it doesn't exist.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Yeah, the art style is perfect for that game. I just wish we could play it. Someday.

Pre-order Advent Children Complete. Play the demo.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Pre-order Advent Children Complete. Play the demo.
As badly as I'd like to try the demo I'm not importing AC to do it... despite the fact I kind of want AC on Bluray....

[ninja dog]

Pre-order Advent Children Complete. Play the demo.


what's the cheapest way to get this? also, is the demo limited?

[Chacrana]

Sorry for the giant picture, but I had a good laugh at this:

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/JXYTheGreat/CAGBlog/wtfamazon.png

[RelentlessRolento]

the art style is starting to bore me IMHO. I can see their direction but it's definitly not something I'm attracted to. Though FFXIII Versus and the PSP one are the same universe, I think their styles are a bit more cohesive. and I like them so that helps.

[dmaul1114]

FFXIII does look pretty damn good. Not sure I can still stomach menu-driven turn based battles anymore though.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

what's the cheapest way to get this? also, is the demo limited?

You can get it from Play-Asia for 70 shipped. Ive got a copy preordered.
The demo is limited and only being printed with the first run of ACC.

[tiredfornow]

Let me borrow that demo when you're done with it, floodsareuponus. :D

[DarthPuma]

I got next after teef. :lol:

[FloodsAreUponUS]

No way, I am going to marry this demo.
Gonna hang it on my wall and pray to the almighty SE gods everyday.

[corrosivefrost]

FFXIII does look pretty damn good. Not sure I can still stomach menu-driven turn based battles anymore though.

Didn't XII do away with turn driven? I haven't played it yet, but know it's supposed to be more like an MMORPG or something with real-time battles...

Is XIII going back to pure turn-based combat?

[tiredfornow]

Its cool. I saw your picture in that CAG Photo Album and I don't associate with white people anyways. [-(

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Its cool. I saw your picture in that CAG Photo Album and I don't associate with white people anyways. [-(

:cry:

[ninja dog]

Didn't XII do away with turn driven? I haven't played it yet, but know it's supposed to be more like an MMORPG or something with real-time battles...

Is XIII going back to pure turn-based combat?


The way you're supposed to play FFXII is to create a good gambit, then micro-manage with menu driven stuff.

XIII has menus but its supposed to be more fast paced like Crisis Core.

I'll let you know how it is after I play the $70 DEMO GODDAMNIT FLOODDS

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Didn't XII do away with turn driven? I haven't played it yet, but know it's supposed to be more like an MMORPG or something with real-time battles...

Is XIII going back to pure turn-based combat?

XIII has a hybrid system, its going to be like XII but it is going to involve more action and more ATB.

Its not going back to the X days of waiting around.

[dmaul1114]

Didn't XII do away with turn driven? I haven't played it yet, but know it's supposed to be more like an MMORPG or something with real-time battles...

Is XIII going back to pure turn-based combat?

XII did I believe. In the video it showed them selecting stuff out of menus in the battle scenes. Though of course the menus were in Japanese so I couldn't tell if it was old style menu combat or something like KOTOR where you're just pausing and setting up commands etc.

I've just been spoiled by western RPGS like Oblivion and Mass Effect. I much prefer real time combat to any form of turn based combat.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

XII did I believe. In the video it showed them selecting stuff out of menus in the battle scenes. Though of course the menus were in Japanese so I couldn't tell if it was old style menu combat or something like KOTOR where you're just pausing and setting up commands etc.

I've just been spoiled by western RPGS like Oblivion and Mass Effect. I much prefer real time combat to any form of turn based combat.

Its not going to be real time combat, but rather a fast paced turnbased system with elements from Chrono Trigger and what seems to be xenosaga 3.

[RelentlessRolento]

I liked FFXII's combat system even though I've only played the demo of it. FFXI had a good system, and FFXII made it better. sad to see it go back.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I dont really think its going back to the days of X.
Its just taking what XII started and evolving it to make it faster paced.

[ninja dog]

XII did I believe. In the video it showed them selecting stuff out of menus in the battle scenes. Though of course the menus were in Japanese so I couldn't tell if it was old style menu combat or something like KOTOR where you're just pausing and setting up commands etc.

I've just been spoiled by western RPGS like Oblivion and Mass Effect. I much prefer real time combat to any form of turn based combat.


no, XII was not menu-driven in a conventional sense. sure, you select things from menus, but battle is still mostly automated.

i think mass effect and oblivion have combat that doesn't quite live up to shovelware action-game standards. those games are clunky messes.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Playing Operation Anchorage in honor of the cold.

[dmaul1114]

no, XII was not menu-driven in a conventional sense. sure, you select things from menus, but battle is still mostly automated.


I meant that I thought FFXII did away with menus, but I wasn't sure about XIII from the video



i think mass effect and oblivion have combat that doesn't quite live up to shovelware action-game standards. those games are clunky messes.

The combat isn't great. But it beats sitting there and watching the computer control all the battle actions. That just bores the hell out of me. I'd rather have clunky combat I'm in control of than pick commands from menus or set up gambits and just watch.

I'll probably pass on FFXIII most likely. Just don't dig JRPG battle systems, character design and stories. Struggling with getting into TWENY now as the characters, dialog and music are so fucking godawful. And the combat is a convoluted mess. I've taken to just ignoring the top screen.

[RelentlessRolento]

I still think the best version of FFXIII is going to be the PSP version. call it a hunch.

[corrosivefrost]

next-gen games with colors? :gasp:

OH NO! Someone call the brown-grey-black police! ;)

[ninja dog]

The art style definitely screams "Star Wars Episode 1" imo. Or maybe the city in Episode 2. XII was more Ep.1. I'm really sick of the whole ultra-stylish peasants thing. The group in the trailer is clearly supposed to be some citizen resistance, yet they're decked out in these super stylish clothes with $1000 haircuts. They're probably dressed nicer and are more well manicured than the people they're rebelling against.

but whatever, the game will be fun. The gameplay in those trailers made it look very fast paced. and despite my problem with the style, it's still very very pretty.

[Rei no Otaku]

I'll remain cautiously optimistic about FFXIII. I've been burned by FF too many times in the past to throw all caution to the wind.

[corrosivefrost]

Sorry for the giant picture, but I had a good laugh at this:



What the fuck indeed?

What were you looking to buy when you found that? :-s

[RelentlessRolento]

The art style definitely screams "Star Wars Episode 1" imo. Or maybe the city in Episode 2. XII was more Ep.1. I'm really sick of the whole ultra-stylish peasants thing. The group in the trailer is clearly supposed to be some citizen resistance, yet they're decked out in these super stylish clothes with $1000 haircuts. They're probably dressed nicer and are more well manicured than the people they're rebelling against.

but whatever, the game will be fun. The gameplay in those trailers made it look very fast paced. and despite my problem with the style, it's still very very pretty.


I just get a kick out of how the starfox fighter planes are in the game :lol:

[Maklershed]

What were you looking to buy when you found that? :-s


I'm gonna guess those helmets with the beer can holders and hoses.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I still think the best version of FFXIII is going to be the PSP version. call it a hunch.
I disagree, Unless they really overhaul Crisis Core's battle system it will be average at best.

[Chacrana]

What the fuck indeed?

What were you looking to buy when you found that? :-s

I don't remember since the pic was from a while back, but I feel like it must've been Cabela's Big Game Hunter or something.

[Maklershed]

I was close.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I disagree, Unless they really overhaul Crisis Core's battle system it will be average at best.

PSP game is a mon hun rip-off.
Boring.

[RelentlessRolento]

I disagree, Unless they really overhaul Crisis Core's battle system it will be average at best.


well, I never knew hunches could be disagreed on :lol:

[Chibi_Kaji]

PSP game is a mon hun rip-off.
Boring.
I completely forgot about that.

well, I never knew hunches could be disagreed on :lol:
I should think before I type...

[Niblet]

I enjoyed XII system. A lot of the thought goes into gambit setup. As long as XIII is NOT turn based then this gamer will definitely be interested.

Edit: Damnit. Went back a page. Fast turned based. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I hate slow-paced jrpgs. But it looks so pretty and fluid it seems that it won't be much of a problem for me.

[gunm]

The way you're supposed to play FFXII is to create a good gambit, then micro-manage with menu driven stuff.

XIII has menus but its supposed to be more fast paced like Crisis Core.

I'll let you know how it is after I play the $70 DEMO GODDAMNIT FLOODDS

Sweet. I look forward to your $70 impressions! :D

I need to re-buy FFXII one of these days--didn't even fire it up before selling it off again--but I'm real hype for FFXIII. I try to avoid the "must buy" before actually trying a game out, but this one looks great and appears to have the elements I tend to enjoy in these kinds of games. :p

I wouldn't mind if the battles are similar to Crisis Core--that game is prob my fave PSP title so far. But it's FF, so turn-based would've been fine for me too.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'm thinking getting one of the SF4 Fightpads for the PS3. Just for playing HD Remix and the games in Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. But it seems that Amazon isn't taking any more orders for the Chun Li pad... Guess I'll have to go else were if I want it.

[Niblet]

I'm thinking getting one of the SF4 Fightpads for the PS3. Just for playing HD Remix and the games in Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. But it seems that Amazon isn't taking any more orders for the Chun Li pad... Guess I'll have to go else were if I want it.

A fellow Chun-Li lover? Don't stop until you get that sexy pad.

[zewone]

If XIII plays like Crisis Core, that's awesome, because CC's battle system is ace.

[gunm]

I'm thinking getting one of the SF4 Fightpads for the PS3. Just for playing HD Remix and the games in Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. But it seems that Amazon isn't taking any more orders for the Chun Li pad... Guess I'll have to go else were if I want it.

Glad I pre-ordered one! It was in my gold box and I couldn't resist.

I managed to pre-order a TE stick for 360 from the capcom store (10% off = wow), so I will probably cancel my amazon pre-order next week.

[dmaul1114]

I kind of want one of the pads for arcade games (and maybe then I'd pick up HD Remix), but I don't like the SF art on them. So I'll hold out in hopes that mad catz puts out a plain pad later on.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

If XIII plays like Crisis Core, that's awesome, because CC's battle system is ace.

This.
Although I could do without random leveling.

[Mr. Beef]

If XIII plays like Crisis Core, that's awesome, because CC's battle system is ace.
Truth. The only problem I had with it was that you could never speed up your sword swings. But you grew so obscenely powerful near the end that it didn't really matter.

[ninja dog]

Sweet. I look forward to your $70 impressions! :D

I need to re-buy FFXII one of these days--didn't even fire it up before selling it off again--but I'm real hype for FFXIII. I try to avoid the "must buy" before actually trying a game out, but this one looks great and appears to have the elements I tend to enjoy in these kinds of games. :p

I wouldn't mind if the battles are similar to Crisis Core--that game is prob my fave PSP title so far. But it's FF, so turn-based would've been fine for me too.


$79 demo :\ ordered at ncsx

I can probably make my money back or only lose a few bucks on it after I'm done with the demo though. I guess watching Advent Core in all its craptacular high definition goodness counts for something.


but man, the first and only time I watched Advent Children, my parents came home while the ending battle with Cloud and Sephiroth was happening (OHHH SPOILERS, ALSO AERIS DIES), and they started making fun of it. Like, not even cracking a joke, but straight up "what are those two women fighting over" and all kinds of jokes about androgyny. I was completely owned by my parents :lol:

[RelentlessRolento]

this is turning into the regular "penis-in-a-blender" discussion >_<

[manthing]

I kind of want one of the pads for arcade games, but I don't like the SF art on them. So I'll hold out in hopes that mad catz puts out a plain pad later on.

This.

[Lorddraco07]

Seems to the digital tv bill they were trying to pass (to push the date back further) got denied is going to happen next month as usual. http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/28/digital-tv-transition-delays-fails-to-pass-in-house/

OT: FFXIII looks to be interesting. I"ll definitely buy it as I have enjoyed every final fantasy in one way or another.

Been playing a lot of psp and got remotejoylite setup finally after fighting with it on 64 vista. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is amusing on a 20" monitor lol.

[Chibi_Kaji]

This.
Although I could do without random leveling.
I could have also done without the random summoning as well. Honestly it always seemed to happen when it wasn't needed. I also I hated that I couldn't have a few shortcuts set for different skills or items.

[ninja dog]

this is turning into the regular "penis-in-a-blender" discussion >_<

it's our weekly "argue about FF" segment of the GGT.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

$79 demo :\ ordered at ncsx

I can probably make my money back or only lose a few bucks on it after I'm done with the demo though. I guess watching Advent Core in all its craptacular high definition goodness counts for something.


but man, the first and only time I watched Advent Children, my parents came home while the ending battle with Cloud and Sephiroth was happening (OHHH SPOILERS, ALSO AERIS DIES), and they started making fun of it. Like, not even cracking a joke, but straight up "what are those two women fighting over" and all kinds of jokes about androgyny. I was completely owned by my parents :lol:

They added twenty mins of new footage.
At least they didnt say why are those two bald space marines making out.

Androgyny>Space Marine.

[RelentlessRolento]

Been playing a lot of psp and got remotejoylite setup finally after fighting with it on 64 vista. Monster Hunter Freedom 2 is amusing on a 20" monitor lol.


I'll be honest and say that's awesome. I still think Freedom is the most detailed game on the system. not the best graphics, but best attention to detail.

it's our weekly "argue about FF" segment of the GGT.


where's TMK then?

[gunm]

I'm still not sure if Sera is really a chick. :/

If I say all the characters in FF are pretty, it's just saying the truth right?

[dmaul1114]

where's TMK then?

FF is no longer a Sony exclusive so he doesn't have to defend it to the death anymore.

[RelentlessRolento]

I know he loves it to death though. All it needs is a singstar mode and he's set.

[dmaul1114]

I know he loves it to death though. All it needs is a singstar mode and he's set.

I'm honestly curious to see if he still loves it so much and defends it so much now that it's multiplatform.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'm still not sure if Sera is really a chick. :/
You think she may be a trap?

[ninja dog]

They added twenty mins of new footage.
At least they didnt say why are those two bald space marines making out.

Androgyny>Space Marine.

new footage is cool.

I wish we could nuke the planet of all space marines and androgynous heroes.

Or make a Smash Bros. style game with all of them. What would the roster be like?

Cloud
Sephiroth
Anyone from a Tales game
anyone from an RPG TMK likes
Master Chief with his helmet off (definitely the baldest, spaciest marine ever...it would be this game's Zero Suit Samus.)
Marcus Fenix

[corrosivefrost]

Seems to the digital tv bill they were trying to pass (to push the date back further) got denied is going to happen next month as usual. http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/28/digital-tv-transition-delays-fails-to-pass-in-house/


Rage. This just serves to remind my that my buddy, who has craptacular cablevision down near Stamford, CT, has just about every fucking channel in HD.

Yet, my near-Albany, NY TWC has like 20 fucking channels. :bomb:

Also, NES.

[Mr. Beef]

They could call it some weird name too, like "Dissidia," or something.

[Chibi_Kaji]

A fellow Chun-Li lover? Don't stop until you get that sexy pad.
Always been a fan. I was actually a little sad when they took her off the US boxart.

[ninja dog]

They could call it some weird name too, like "Dissidia," or something.


Fabula Nova Pretentious

[The Mana Knight]

where's TMK then?Actually, I rarely read the GGT these days since I'm busy with other stuff. The only time I come across the GGT is if:
-I do a post search on someone and catch something said about me or something I definitely gotta reply to.
-Someone tells me to check the GGT about something that went on. I'll ask, just how many times have you see me post in the GGT within the last few months?

I just spend my time mostly updating game night threads (in the PS3 forum). My reason for rarely posting in the GGT and not talking to many GGT members all that much, only a few know the reason. I'm also pretty busy and just don't have time to keep up with the GGT.

I'm honestly curious to see if he still loves it so much and defends it so much now that it's multiplatform.You are so wrong. I do love FFXIII and it's my most wanted game for sure. It's coming to PS3, so I will buy the PS3 version. However, it's tough for me to say whether I want that or Versus XIII more (I want XIII more because I like a little turn-based, but I like Versus XIII since it reminds me of VII and I LOVE Nomura made games).

Also, read my blog and tell me what game it says I want the very most:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=6023

If you want to see me in a big time FF argument, I could bring up my old posts at Cloudchaser, PSXXxtreme, RPGFan (under my old username and older forum), RPG Elite (while up), etc.

[manthing]

Yet, my near-Albany, NY TWC has like 20 fucking channels. :bomb:

Also, NES.


That's about the number of full time, actual cable(non-premium) HD channels I got with Comcast.

That and the amount of compression used by Comcast on the HD feeds made it easy enough to say 'Fuck it', and cancel the ~$80 cable package I had months ago.

Food Network HD isn't worth that

:-/

[zewone]

Actually, I rarely read the GGT these days since I'm busy with other stuff.

Like searching for someone to mention him on CAG.

For someone who claims to not read the GGTs, you sure replied to RR's response quickly.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I have never really looked into getting the HD channels since I rarely watch TV these days...

[ninja dog]

My reason for rarely posting in the GGT and not talking to many GGT members all that much, only a few know the reason.



I think we all know the reason.

[dmaul1114]

Also, read my blog and tell me what game it says I want the very most:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=6023

I'd rather gouge my eyes out than read your blog. Your posts are bad enough.

[corrosivefrost]

That's about the number of full time, actual cable(non-premium) HD channels I got with Comcast.

That and the amount of compression used by Comcast on the HD feeds made it easy enough to say 'Fuck it', and cancel the ~$80 cable package I had months ago.

Food Network HD isn't worth that

:-/

Mang, I was fucking pist when we visited him the other weekend... I started flipping through his HD channels looking for something and I start seeing all these channels I don't get... I don't know how it's possible. RAGE.

[RelentlessRolento]

You are so wrong. I do love FFXIII and it's my most wanted game for sure. It's coming to PS3, so I will buy the PS3 version. However, it's tough for me to say whether I want that or Versus XIII more (I want XIII more because I like a little turn-based, but I like Versus XIII since it reminds me of VII and I LOVE Nomura made games).

Also, read my blog and tell me what game it says I want the very most:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=6023

If you want to see me in a big time FF argument, I could bring up my old posts at Cloudchaser, PSXXxtreme, RPGFan (under my old username and older forum), RPG Elite (while up), etc.

I'm busy as hella s well, but since all my work is computer based aside from shooting film, I have time in between projects.

I really enjoy ur blog posts TMK but one problem that always prevents me from reading them... way too wordy. simplicity can be your friend sometimes >_<

but that's you so don't mind me if anything.



good news: gettin paid friday! woohoo! I think it's been over a year since I've been officially paid for a real job. fricking delays delayed my payment by at least 5 months :cry:

[dmaul1114]

I probably get around 30 HD channels with my Comcast in the DC area, counting HBO and Starz which we get for free currently.

I'm busy as hella s well, but since all my work is computer based aside from shooting film, I have time in between projects.


Same here, busy as hell, but my works all writing, cleaning data and running analyses so it's easy to post a good bit when taking quick breaks since I'm at a computer all the damn time lately. Or when procrastinating like I have been this afternoon.

[The Mana Knight]

Like searching for someone to mention him on CAG.

For someone who claims to not read the GGTs, you sure replied to RR's response quickly.Actually, I searched one CAGs posts (I rather not say what member it was) who posts in the GGT and just happened to time it perfectly. The only other time I read the GGT was two pages early this morning since I was told by someone to do that.

I'd rather gouge my eyes out than read your blog. Your posts are bad enough.My posts are bad enough?

Sorry to be a little rude Dmaul, but you saying nerds and teens ruining CAG. Don't you think it's a little nerdy having 7,628 posts at CAG averaging 5.15 a day? I will admit I'm no better since I have more posts. :-P

This is actually my 49th post in this GGT, and I've only made around 13 or so in 2009. That kind of tells you I don't spend much time here.

Anyway, last night I played some MotorStorm: PR online with CAGs. Right now I'm mostly playing RB2. Still have a long way to go in the Career Mode or whatever it's called. It sucks because for the 8 song marathon, I gotta play on Expert (and I can't). :-(

I really enjoy ur blog posts TMK but one problem that always prevents me from reading them... way too wordy. simplicity can be your friend sometimes >_<

but that's you so don't mind me if anything.
I wouldn't be Mana Knight if it wasn't wordy. ;)

As for HD Channels, I get a ton. They are 500-900:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Verizon_FiOS_channels

I basically have the package getting just about everything (except foreign language stations and nudity stations).

[gunm]

Speaking of HD, I just used some Xmas gift money for an ATSC tuner for my LCD monitor in our spare room. It was a compromise with the missus, spending $80 for an add on versus $800 for a new TV with built in tuner. :p

Also, I have TWC (which is almost impossible not to have where I live) and it's solid.

Did I mention I started playing FES, the Journey finally? I wish I had picked up that Double Jump guide early on. Had no idea what a short print it turned out to be. :p

[FloodsAreUponUS]

no one knows who sera is in FF13.

The chick that everyone thought was "Nomchan" is Oreba de vanille.
The main chick is lightning.

[dmaul1114]

Sorry to be a little rude Dmaul, but you saying nerds and teens ruining CAG. Don't you think it's a little nerdy having 7,628 posts at CAG averaging 5.15 a day? I will admit I'm no better since I have more posts. :-P


Of course. We're all a little nerdy since we play videogames and post on a web forum about them.

My title refers to the extreme losers who seem to be drifting over here from gamefaqs or something lately.

Way to much fanboy non-sense, rants, posts that have no semblance of spelling or grammar (not just a few typos, borderline unreadable nonsense) etc. Too much arguing about sales and other fanboy nonsense and too little discussion of games people are actually playing.

[zewone]

Actually, I searched one CAGs posts (I rather not say what member it was) who posts in the GGT and just happened to time it perfectly.

dmaul1114

[gunm]

You getting MLB The Show 09, Mana?

[The Mana Knight]

Of course. We're all a little nerdy since we play videogames and post on a web forum about them.

My title refers to the extreme losers who seem to be drifting over here from gamefaqs or something lately.

Way to much fanboy non-sense, rants, posts that have no semblance of spelling or grammar (not just a few typos, borderline unreadable nonsense) etc. Too much arguing about sales and other fanboy nonsense and too little discussion of games people are actually playing.I get tired of those people too, so I understand what you mean. They are the ones who sometimes make me wish I never saw a messageboard (doesn't just happen on gaming sites, but sports and other activities).

You getting MLB The Show 09, Mana?Decent chance. I liked 2008, but it really depends upon how much $$$ I have left over. But in ways I don't want to wait too long since I'd like to get into a season with other CAGs.

Oh yeah, took a new picture of my gaming setup.
47" LCD HDTV, 1080p, 120Hz

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/The_Mana_Knight/Gaming/Setup/PS360setup.jpg

Moved Wii to SDTV due to lack of room unfortunately.

Also wanted to say, SOME CAG is probably trying to play a trick on me because I found the username (while searching my name in this thread) "The Mana Kniqht".

[whoknows]

Everyone on CAG is a nerd or a teen.

Except me, I'm awesome.

[corrosivefrost]

Man, for having things so neatly squared away, the DTV tuner box is out of place and the cords are everywhere. :whee:

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Hey Zewone dont know if you saw this, but I thought it might be interesting to you.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350216&highlight=heroes%22

Somehow he extracted the models out of NMH and removed all the shading to them.

Kinda weird.

[Jest]

Oh man that is sweet. I want a TV in my room so badly. I've been forced into the basement, and its only about 10 degrees warmer than outside down there. I could probably settle for a 720p or something under 32inches. Still don't have the disposable income. Hopefully I get a beefy tax rebate and a good deal.

[homeland]

Of course. We're all a little nerdy since we play videogames and post on a web forum about them.

My title refers to the extreme losers who seem to be drifting over here from gamefaqs or something lately.

Way to much fanboy non-sense, rants, posts that have no semblance of spelling or grammar (not just a few typos, borderline unreadable nonsense) etc. Too much arguing about sales and other fanboy nonsense and too little discussion of games people are actually playing.


Like such great posts as yesterdays "Dudez were I get free xbl points!???!?!" in the 360 thread. Or the "how do I start a forum because I want to be a moderator" in the lifestyle thread

I don't know what you mean.

[Azumangaman]

Started playing Gun. The game is really fun, and I played for 1.5 and have 23% completion :)
I'll probably run through Prince Of Persia next, then return to longer games like Tales of Vesperia (currently stuck on some crazy ass unstoppable boss) and Fallout 3(haven't played much, got lost quickly).

[zewone]

Hey Zewone dont know if you saw this, but I thought it might be interesting to you.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350216&highlight=heroes%22

Somehow he extracted the models out of NMH and removed all the shading to them.

Kinda weird.

That's pretty crazy. Thanks for the link.

[gunm]

Hey Zewone dont know if you saw this, but I thought it might be interesting to you.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350216&highlight=heroes%22

Somehow he extracted the models out of NMH and removed all the shading to them.

Kinda weird.

Wow, so that's what'd be like on 360 or PS3? Hot damn, I wonder what kind of game it'd be if it were ever designed for those consoles? Sure it'd lose some of that quirky charm visually, but what a difference it could make overall.

[RelentlessRolento]

Hey Zewone dont know if you saw this, but I thought it might be interesting to you.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350216&highlight=heroes%22

Somehow he extracted the models out of NMH and removed all the shading to them.

Kinda weird.


woah! crazy!

[manthing]

As for HD Channels, I get a ton. They are 500-900:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Verizon_FiOS_channels

I basically have the package getting just about everything (except foreign language stations and nudity stations).


What are the *gulp*, 'nudity stations'?


Shatterhand is awesome.

[Krymner]

Holy shit, Xenosaga 3 is awesome.

[The Mana Knight]

Man, for having things so neatly squared away, the DTV tuner box is out of place and the cords are everywhere. :whee:TBH, the TV isn't going to last long in my room/furniture setup, because I'm looking to move out completely this year (depending upon where I re-locate to) and get all new furniture (all my furniture currently in my room will be sold/given away). I didn't have much room in my current room for stuff, but once I get new furniture and move out, everything will be perfectly neat.

Also, I edited my post (two posts back) listing all the HD channels I have. I have a ton with Verizon FiOS.
Holy shit, Xenosaga 3 is awesome.It was my GotY in 2006. I loved the game so much.
What are the *gulp*, 'nudity stations'?


Shatterhand is awesome.
Channels like Playboy and stuff.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Holy shit, Xenosaga 3 is awesome.

Awesome enough that I need to play Xenosaga 1 and 2 beforehand?

[Krymner]

Yes.

[RelentlessRolento]

wtf:

http://www.pimp-productions.com/media/screenshots/rq-portals-box-munchin.jpg

[dmaul1114]

Well, that's a creative way to use the portals!

[jer7583]

Prince of Persia is good. Shock!

[corrosivefrost]

Channels like Playboy and stuff.

NSFTMK

Well, that's a creative way to use the portals!

DAMN. *headasplodes*

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Prince of Persia is good. Shock!

No its really not. Its a C+ at best.

[zewone]

Prince of Persia is good. Shock!

Not for long!

[Rei no Otaku]

No its really not. Its a C+ at best.
Lies.

[RelentlessRolento]

Truth.

[corrosivefrost]

Truth.

It really is.

Game is short. Ending sucks. Combat gets repetitive real quick. I may be missing things here...

[Rei no Otaku]

I had fun the whole time I played the game, I don't care how long it is. I loved the ending. And the combat is mediocre, but then it's always been mediocre in that series. I may be missing things here...

[Jest]

No more fingersmudges!

[IMG-L=4995]4751[/IMG-L]

Wish I could do that to my laptop too.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Is the simpsons game worth 9.99?

[Azumangaman]

Absolutely.
I wrote this awhile ago about the game:
http://www.honestgamers.com/systems/content.php?review_id=6677&platform=Xbox+360&abr=X360&gametitle=The+Simpsons+Game

[corrosivefrost]

I had fun the whole time I played the game, I don't care how long it is. I loved the ending. And the combat is mediocre, but then it's always been mediocre in that series. I may be missing things here...

Most of the game was fun. But that doesn't change the fact that it's almost on a "Heavenly Sword" level of short.

Don't click unless you've finished the newest Prince of Persia:

You loved the ending? How is this possible. I love playing a game for 10 hours to have it feign the illusion of being able to make a choice and then forcing me to undo everything I just fucking did. It made the game feel pointless.


The combat in SoT sucked ass. Everybody blocked just about everything. It was aggravating. The combat in WW was better, it was more... combo based and had variations and such. While the combat in the newest PoP tries to have a combo system, it just becomes a hassle to fight anyone of the whole 6 enemies in the game, as they change to whatever "state" and require you to use that button to open a combo which is just subsequently broken anyway. :roll:

[RelentlessRolento]

It really is.

Game is short. Ending sucks. Combat gets repetitive real quick. I may be missing things here...


yeah, my friend told me the ending and to be honest it feels like a slight rip off of SotC.

[RelentlessRolento]

nice:

http://gamesareevil.com/2009/01/l4d-in-austin-tx/

[corrosivefrost]

yeah, my friend told me the ending and to be honest it feels like a slight rip off of SotC.

I could see that, there's definitely a similarity there... but my main beef with it is that (reiterated from spoiler above):
you spend the whole game trying to imprison the escaping dark god. You do so, the chick eats it, and you're forced to release the dark god you just imprisoned to bring her back to life again...

I spent awhile trying to leave, to walk away, to not undo the goal I worked the whole game to accomplish. I figured it'd be all "you need to make a choice" like is hip in games these days (Fable 2, Fallout 3, GTA4, etc.) but no.... and I was unbelievably pist when I had to, against my will, let the dark god go to reanimate the sidekick chick again. :bomb:

[depascal22]

Played an awesome game today. It was called "going outside and playing in the snow". Even had some great mulitplayer snow ball matches and even used the level editor to make a great snow fort.

[Maklershed]

Sorry to be a little rude Dmaul, but you saying nerds and teens ruining CAG. Don't you think it's a little nerdy having 7,628 posts at CAG averaging 5.15 a day? I will admit I'm no better since I have more posts.


He's referring to me since I made a post asking leveskisko (a habitual thread bumper) to stop bumping his old threads. I just think it's funny how I'm a nerd and "lifeless loser" because I made that one post. :roll:

[FloodsAreUponUS]

So I am working on making a game in XNA.
Its going to be an RPG, any thing anyone wants to see in the game?

[depascal22]

Put in the battle system from Final Fantasy X and I'll get it for sure.

[dmaul1114]

He's referring to me since I made a post asking leveskisko (a habitual thread bumper) to stop bumping his old threads. I just think it's funny how I'm a nerd and "lifeless loser" because I made that one post. :roll:

Nah, your reaction was a bit annoying, but I didn't direct that totally at you. For you it was just a regular stooping briefly to the level of the losers that are popping up far too often on CAG lately. So your one post just set off a rant, nothing against you in general.

But I guess it's more on me since I keep coming here despite the fact the site annoys me as much as it entertains me any more. Even more so since I don't even play games that much anymore since I'm always stuck working and lately don't much feel like gaming when I have some free time. :cry:

[jer7583]

combat in PoP isn't good, but it gets over with quickly at least. The exploration and graphics are excellent. A good laid back easy game. Not very deep, but good.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Put in the battle system from Final Fantasy X and I'll get it for sure.

We are working on incorporating a Turn based battle system into it, but I have no idea how intricate XNA will allow me to get with it.

[corrosivefrost]

combat in PoP isn't good, but it gets over with quickly at least. The exploration and graphics are excellent. A good laid back easy game. Not very deep, but good.

Have you gotten to the point where they pull that "altered state" bullshit and make you hit them with a specific opening attack? :bomb:

[corrosivefrost]

We are working on incorporating a Turn based battle system into it, but I have no idea how intricate XNA will allow me to get with it.

The leveling system of FFX was pretty nice -- the combat was good in-so-far-as you could swap party members on the fly. Both of those would be cool to see.

[dmaul1114]

combat in PoP isn't good, but it gets over with quickly at least. The exploration and graphics are excellent. A good laid back easy game. Not very deep, but good.

Good, I may actually check it out. I liked Sands of Time as the exploration and platforming were great, it was fairly short and easy, and the combat wasn't too frequent and was generally over with quickly.

I hated Warrior Within and never got around to the third one. But it sounds like the new one may be more up my alley.

[dmaul1114]

The leveling system of FFX was pretty nice -- the combat was good in-so-far-as you could swap party members on the fly. Both of those would be cool to see.

Yeah, I really liked being able to swap members. Actually made having a large party to equip and manage worthwhile vs. older games in the series where you only occasionally had multiple parties going through dungeons simultaneously etc.

[corrosivefrost]

Good, I may actually check it out. I liked Sands of Time as the exploration and platforming were great, it was fairly short and easy, and the combat wasn't too frequent and was generally over with quickly.

I hated Warrior Within and never got around to the third one. But it sounds like the new one may be more up my alley.

SoT had more "puzzles"... the combat was more aggravating in SoT than in the new PoP...

[RelentlessRolento]

So I am working on making a game in XNA.
Its going to be an RPG, any thing anyone wants to see in the game?



more like good luck on it actually being good. let me know if you need art direction from someone who's spent a long portion of time doing game development with failed teams.

[depascal22]

Swapping out party memebers makes the most sense. I always disliked having a huge party that could only use three or four guys to fight during a battle.

Eternal Sonata is a huge offender when it comes to huge parties that have little impact towards the end. I belive you end with 11 or 12 people in the party but you never ever have to take Viola, Allegretto, and Jazz out of your party. In Final Fantasy X, I'd start with Rikku, have her steal something, and then swap her out for a big hitter like Auron.

[dmaul1114]

SoT had more "puzzles"... the combat was more aggravating in SoT than in the new PoP...

Sounds good to me still, think I'll add it too my Goozex queue, as I liked the game for the platforming and exploration more than puzzles or the frustrating combat.

So sounds like I'll like this game since I like easy games where I can just chill out and explore most of the time.

[hankmecrankme]

So I am working on making a game in XNA.
Its going to be an RPG, any thing anyone wants to see in the game?

Hot ladies, blood and gore, a sweet soundtrack, FFX battle system, and some good ol' RPG cliches. Somebody has to have amnesia. :)

I love sleeping in until 3 PM.

Oh and for fun, here's some shots of my FFX party. Auron and Yuna had completed the sphere grid and I was working on adding more stats to it.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/hankmecrankme/MOAR%20SHIT/IMG_0824.jpg?t=1233178228
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/hankmecrankme/MOAR%20SHIT/IMG_0826.jpg?t=1233178117
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/hankmecrankme/MOAR%20SHIT/IMG_0827.jpg?t=1233178150

[depascal22]

dmaul, you'd like Just Cause then. It's a straight GTA rip off but I've been spending alot of time just cruising around liberating towns and doing side missions. In some ways, I like it much more than GTA.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

more like good luck on it actually being good. let me know if you need art direction from someone who's spent a long portion of time doing game development with failed teams.

So far the game is in basic planning stages, and getting art assets together. Its much easier to make progress when you have people that are around you to work with.

[whoknows]

Awesome enough that I need to play Xenosaga 1 and 2 beforehand?

Even if you do play those you'll still be going "WTF are they talking about" during most of the cutscenes.

Still, it is a very awesome game.

[depascal22]

I stopped playing the first Xenosaga about five hours into it. I was already lost and never felt the need to get into the meat of it.

[dmaul1114]

dmaul, you'd like Just Cause then. It's a straight GTA rip off but I've been spending alot of time just cruising around liberating towns and doing side missions. In some ways, I like it much more than GTA.

I'm not sure about that as I always hated GTA style games.

When I say explore I mean with in the context of plot lines and with clear objectives etc. So games like Oblivion, 3D platformers, etc. I guess part of it is that I don't tend to like games like GTA set in real world settings, I'd rather explore a fantasy world in a game like Oblivion.

I like that type of game and FPS's and that's about it these days.

[whoknows]

Well I just got DJ Max Fever. $40 is a lot for a handheld game, but I gave in.

I go to put it in my PSP so I can start playing and...I have to UPDATE! SONUVABITCH!!

Good thing I was at home. It took a whole like...2mins though.

[tiredfornow]

Jesus, Wackmejackme. :lol:

[jer7583]

Have you gotten to the point where they pull that "altered state" bullshit and make you hit them with a specific opening attack? :bomb:

I don't understand what's bullshit about it? You use that attack, still kill them with one combo most of the time, and win.

[hankmecrankme]

Jesus, Wackmejackme. :lol:
What can I say? Second PS2 game I bought and I had nothing else to play. It's funny having Yuna dish out 99,999 damage with her physical attacks. She killed Jecht in 2 hits, just because he has over 100,000 HP. :)

So do I play Shadow of the Colossus or Okami?

[depascal22]

Shadow of the Colossus is a must. It's just so damn good.

[dmaul1114]

Okami. One of my favorite games of last generation.

I couldn't get into SotC--a game of nothing but boss battles and I hate boss battles.

[corrosivefrost]

I don't understand what's bullshit about it? You use that attack, still kill them with one combo most of the time, and win.

Ahh, you misunderstand me then. When I say "like 6 enemies", only 1 of those is the shadow things inbetween areas as you're running.

Cause if you're talking about killing one of the 4 henchmen with a single combo, I'd like to see it. Especialy in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th times you fight them.

[depascal22]

But they're not only boss battles. They're adventures all in themselves. It's a pure adventure in it's most simple form. No hit points, leveling up, items to grab, pesky side missions. Those can all be fun from time to time but sometimes you just want to get to the boss without having to grind a couple levels first or find that small blue orb.

[heavyd853]

What can I say? Second PS2 game I bought and I had nothing else to play. It's funny having Yuna dish out 99,999 damage with her physical attacks. She killed Jecht in 2 hits, just because he has over 100,000 HP. :)

So do I play Shadow of the Colossus or Okami?


My brother went over the sphere grid like 2 and a half times for each of his main characters. He ended up beating everything in that monster zoo place, it was nuts.

The final story battle was over in like 5 seconds, haha.

[hankmecrankme]

My brother went over the sphere grid like 2 and a half times for each of his main characters. He ended up beating everything in that monster zoo place, it was nuts.

The final story battle was over in like 5 seconds, haha.

Yep. I didn't quite beat everything in the monster zoo, but I beat most of it. At this point, it was mostly getting stat boosts for the grid.

[Rei no Otaku]

Most of the game was fun. But that doesn't change the fact that it's almost on a "Heavenly Sword" level of short.

Don't click unless you've finished the newest Prince of Persia:

You loved the ending? How is this possible. I love playing a game for 10 hours to have it feign the illusion of being able to make a choice and then forcing me to undo everything I just fucking did. It made the game feel pointless.


The combat in SoT sucked ass. Everybody blocked just about everything. It was aggravating. The combat in WW was better, it was more... combo based and had variations and such. While the combat in the newest PoP tries to have a combo system, it just becomes a hassle to fight anyone of the whole 6 enemies in the game, as they change to whatever "state" and require you to use that button to open a combo which is just subsequently broken anyway. :roll:
I would have brought her back anyway if given the choice. Maybe that's why I liked the ending. Things like that don't bother me anyway though because I'm playing the Prince's story, not mine. If it were a game like FO3 or Fable 2 where it's stressed that it's YOUR story that's different. To me it's like reading a book and getting annoyed I have no control over how it ends.

[dmaul1114]

But they're not only boss battles. They're adventures all in themselves. It's a pure adventure in it's most simple form. No hit points, leveling up, items to grab, pesky side missions. Those can all be fun from time to time but sometimes you just want to get to the boss without having to grind a couple levels first or find that small blue orb.

Just didn't do it for me. Played through 7 or 8 of the bosses and quit.

I like games with story, characters, side quests, leveling up, finding good items etc. The bosses in such games are the parts that make me groan.

So it was clearly just not my cup of tea. :D

That's probably why I dig Oblivion so much. Since it's all questing and there's not really bosses other than the end of the main game.

[ninja dog]

I picked up The Orange Box for the 360 since it was $9.99 at TRU. The motion blur is nice! That's not in the PC version.

Started up portal and beat it in a sitting...my 10th time or so through the game, so it only took about an hour and half. Such a great game.

[The Mana Knight]

I stopped playing the first Xenosaga about five hours into it. I was already lost and never felt the need to get into the meat of it.I absolutely LOVE Xenosaga Episode I. It was my favorite PS2 RPG until Kingdom Hearts II came around. I put around 44 hours into the game and it was so great. I also feel it had one of the better battle systems. The story of the game was so good and memorable (which Xenosaga Episode III surpassed). I can't say how many times I've re-watched my Xenosaga Episode I DVD that came with Episode II (I also liked Episode II while I'll admit it was the weakest one). IMO, Xenosaga has the best cast of characters since FFVII. I so feel like playing that game again sometime.

When Nintendo bought Monolith Soft, with my hopes and dreams of never seeing a Xenosaga HD made me furious. Xenosaga was my most favorite franchise last gen.

[Krymner]

I so feel like playing that game again sometime.

It's definatly on my "play again eventually" list. I'm loving all the plot twists that Episode 3 throws in.

Free Mirror's Edge DLC for PS3 tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to that. Pure 3D platforming without the crappy combat should be nice.

[hankmecrankme]

Xenosaga 1 was sweet. Xenosaga 2 sucked ass. I haven't played Xenosaga 3 yet. 2 sucked because the story wasn't very good, shit just happened, Yasunori Mitsuda didn't do the soundtrack, and I didn't care for the battle system. Xenosaga 1 was just paced better, had a better battle system, better story, and better music. Xenosaga 2 was pretty short, which is a good thing since it's not very good.

I've heard that X3 is really awesome though, so I'll play it some day.

[whoknows]

I never beat Xenosaga 1. I gave up at the church where you had to kill that one boss twice.

So lame.

[heavyd853]

X3 is quite awesome, but you can totally see where they found out they weren't able to make anymore, because there's a throwback to the end of Xenogears and then like a couple hours more right after that of some of the stupidest character development I have ever seen in an rpg.

Its such a shame too.

[Rei no Otaku]

Xenosaga 1 was sweet. Xenosaga 2 sucked ass. I haven't played Xenosaga 3 yet. 2 sucked because the story wasn't very good, shit just happened, Yasunori Mitsuda didn't do the soundtrack, and I didn't care for the battle system. Xenosaga 1 was just paced better, had a better battle system, better story, and better music. Xenosaga 2 was pretty short, which is a good thing since it's not very good.

I've heard that X3 is really awesome though, so I'll play it some day.
The music in X2 must have sucked something fierce than. The music in X1 was decent at best. Definitely Mitsuda's worst outing, and I'm not surprised he was booted off the series after he composed that ear poison.

[hankmecrankme]

The music in X2 must have sucked something fierce than. The music in X1 was decent at best. Definitely Mitsuda's worst outing, and I'm not surprised he was booted off the series after he composed that ear poison.

Yeah, it wasn't his best work, but better than the Korg synth bullshit that was in X2.

[ninja dog]

I liked Xenosaga 1, hated 2, and 3 was so-so. Towards the end of 3, I was really tired of it. I lost track of the story somewhere half-way through Xenosaga 1, so every scene was like "what the hell are these people talking about."

OMG Zohar, no kos-mos and evil kos-mos and joachim mizrahi with the hilbert effect all over my proto merkabh and blah blah wat holy cow he has 666 on his hand that's deep

[hankmecrankme]

Yeah, it wasn't his best work, but better than the Korg synth bullshit that was in X2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrjYdSnzdGg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38SrBg_rxfs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUZV9J_vTCU&feature=related

[Chacrana]

OMG Zohar, no kos-mos and evil kos-mos and joachim mizrahi with the hilbert effect all over my proto merkabh and blah blah wat holy cow he has 666 on his hand that's deep

That made absolutely no sense given the storyline of the games, you dunderhead!

[Rei no Otaku]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrjYdSnzdGg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38SrBg_rxfs&feature=related
Wow, you're right. That's terrible.

[ninja dog]

That made absolutely perfect sense given the storyline of the games, you sexy genius!


fixed.

[Chacrana]

Ah shit goddamn son of a bitch.

[hankmecrankme]

Wow, you're right. That's terrible.

See? Even Mitsuda at his worst is better than this. I added one more song to my post too, the song that first started my train of X2 hatred. I heard that shit for like 2 hours straight. X_X

[Chacrana]

The best Xenosaga game is still Xenogears.

Though I don't hate Xeno 2. It wasn't as good as the others, but it was still fun.

[hankmecrankme]

The best Xenosaga game is still Xenogears.

Though I don't hate Xeno 2. It wasn't as good as the others, but it was still fun, like getting double teamed in prison.

Agreed on Xenogears, and fixed. ;)

[Chacrana]

Nope. Not startin' this shit. Maybe later.

[hankmecrankme]

Nope. Not startin' this shit. Maybe later.

:grouphug:

[Chibi_Kaji]

I thought Xenosaga was shit... yet I still ended up picking up 2 and 3 for no real reason.

[jer7583]

Xenogears and Xenosaga are some of the shittiest, most pretentious, animu-trash, weeaboo bait games ever. That music sounds like a Sega Genesis dying.

[whoknows]

I sense anger

[Niblet]

Going back to PoP for a minute. The combat in the game is as fun as you want it to be. If you get into it you notice that it becomes more about parrying, timing, and making fluid combos that look great. Aside from boss battles, you can avoid most encounters if you dislike the combat. I really like collecting the light seeds and just getting from point A to point B because that part of the game is really fun.

Edit: I've never played a Xenosaga game, but I just got Star ocean First Departure for the PSP. I'm only at the very beginning, but this game seems pretty damn good.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Edit: I've never played a Xenosaga game, but I just got Star ocean First Departure for the PSP. I'm only at the very beginning, but this game seems pretty damn good.
I have a copy of Star Ocean: First Departure still shrink wrapped in my room. I've been meaning to play it... but I haven't had a good reason to bring my PSP anywhere. I guess I'll just have to play it sitting in my room.

[hankmecrankme]

Xenogears and Xenosaga are some of the shittiest, most pretentious, animu-trash, weeaboo bait games ever. That music sounds like a Sega Genesis dying.

This actually made me laugh out loud. Made me choke on my coffee. :) And yeah, agreed on that music.

Let's play some HD Remix later.

[Niblet]

I have a copy of Star Ocean: First Departure still shrink wrapped in my room. I've been meaning to play it... but I haven't had a good reason to bring my PSP anywhere. I guess I'll just have to play it sitting in my room.

Yeah. It is a series I have heard of in the past and when I heard they were making a game for the 360 as well as porting the originals to the PSP, I figured I give it a shot. If I enjoy this, I'll have to go get second evolution.

[zewone]

Star Ocean 2 is fucking awesome.

[Rei no Otaku]

Meh, never cared for the SO series. Felt like a bad version of the Tales games.

[io]

Just didn't do it for me. Played through 7 or 8 of the bosses and quit.

I like games with story, characters, side quests, leveling up, finding good items etc. The bosses in such games are the parts that make me groan.

So it was clearly just not my cup of tea. :D

That's probably why I dig Oblivion so much. Since it's all questing and there's not really bosses other than the end of the main game.

Wow, I don't often agree with your gaming preferences dmaul (since I dislike FPS and prefer JPRGs to Western RPGs), but I agree with what you are saying here. I started in on SOTC when it first came out and didn't even get as far as you. I moved on to something else. I'm also not a big "boss battle" fan and prefer the other stuff in most games. The boss battles are usually something I feel I have to endure to get to the next stage. Since SOTC has no other stuff to get to I didn't enjoy it as much as others. Granted - awesome graphics for the PS2, unique concept, etc, etc, but it just didn't gel for me.

combat in PoP isn't good, but it gets over with quickly at least. The exploration and graphics are excellent. A good laid back easy game. Not very deep, but good.

Going back to PoP for a minute. The combat in the game is as fun as you want it to be. If you get into it you notice that it becomes more about parrying, timing, and making fluid combos that look great. Aside from boss battles, you can avoid most encounters if you dislike the combat. I really like collecting the light seeds and just getting from point A to point B because that part of the game is really fun.


I agree with these comments. In fact, I spent 2 hours last night mostly trying to collect the light seeds while sort of just putting off the last few battles I need to do. Unlike in many games the collection aspect here is fun because it is a challenge to figure out how to get those seeds you see way up on the cliff there, or find the ones hidden on a ledge underneath you, or whatever. I decided I'd go for the 1001 light seeds trophy just 'cause it is pretty fun to do so (I'm at about 850 now with 1 land left to clear and 1 mini-boss left to go).

I don't mind the combat, either, as it is infrequent but a nice change of pace from the exploration. However, I've been trying to get that combo master trophy and after printing the list of combos and trying to rack up a few on my final fight with the Concubine last night I may just pass on that. I can never tell if I'm doing the combo listed, or just two shorter ones so I could see putting a lot of time into that and never getting the trophy. Of course I'll have to give up on the platinum trophy anyway as I have already blown the "less than 100 saves by Elika" and "under 12 hours" ones (unless I feel like playing again to blow through the game). Hell, there have been some times when I've used 10-15 saves just trying to get to a certain spot as I can't always judge whether I can jump there or not (or whether I need to coop jump, or coop jump, then wall run, then coop jump again, etc...). I guess if you play it through quickly once you've already beaten it, it would be much easier (plus you can skip the harder to get seeds).

[zewone]

lolllllll