General Gaming Thread ∞

[dallow]

Dead Rising 2 looks good! Just read the PR and saw the early shots. Frank's gone?

It's also multi including PC.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I don't recall doing much babysitting in SO3.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Dead Rising 2 looks good! Just read the PR and saw the early shots. Frank's gone?

It's also multi including PC.

PC VERSION!

YES!

my day has been made.

[ninja dog]

The PC version will be too easy since the mouse aims for you

[FloodsAreUponUS]

The PC version will be too easy since the mouse aims for you

I heard there will be lag with the mouse.

[ninja dog]

No, it's because the main character is on valium. realism duh!

[Krymner]

I've still got SO3 on my backlog. Maybe I'll get to it sometime this year.

[dallow]

Flower getting some glowing reviews. :)
IGN-9, 1up-A/A+, Eurogamer 8
I saw someone from this thread playing it last week, I wonder if he can talk about it.

Also, Blossom Dearie died last night. :(
I'm going to marathon her albums tonight.

[botticus]

Is there any consensus on the point at which Okami starts to drag? I stopped quite a few months ago for that reason after climbing the Catcall Tower (20+ hours in), and after dealing with the Water Dragon over the weekend, I'm still feeling like they never wanted this game to end. Better question - does it pick up again sometime towards the end so I have something to look forward to if I power through?

[FloodsAreUponUS]

No, it's because the main character is on valium. realism duh!

damn you got me.

DR2 sux- preorder canned.
Not enough Japs working on it.
Will suck.

[dmaul1114]

I never thought Okami dragged. I spent around 35 hours on it.

[dallow]

Is Tenchu Z any good at all?
I picked it up at Sears since it was $4.97.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Is Tenchu Z any good at all?
I picked it up at Sears since it was $4.97.

Its TERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIB LE.

[zewone]

I like the Japanese SO4 menu a lot more.

PC gaming stinks.

[dallow]

That's a shame. I'll give a go before I get the new Wii version.

[mykevermin]

$20 for SFIV costumes? On top of the $60 game?

Man, I wasn't interested before; now I'm downright spiteful.

[Maklershed]

Flower getting some glowing reviews. :)
IGN-9, 1up-A/A+, Eurogamer 8
I saw someone from this thread playing it last week, I wonder if he can talk about it.

Also, Blossom Dearie died last night. :(
I'm going to marathon her albums tonight.


That comes out this week right? Noby Noby Boy should be coming out soon too right?

[ninja dog]

Is there any consensus on the point at which Okami starts to drag? I stopped quite a few months ago for that reason after climbing the Catcall Tower (20+ hours in), and after dealing with the Water Dragon over the weekend, I'm still feeling like they never wanted this game to end. Better question - does it pick up again sometime towards the end so I have something to look forward to if I power through?


Some people say it's like a trilogy all wrapped in one game, fwiw.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

$20 for SFIV costumes? On top of the $60 game?

Man, I wasn't interested before; now I'm downright spiteful.

Now imagine paying 10x that much to unlock it all in the Arcade version.

Take yo' spite somewhere else, and let the real men get to werk.

[dallow]

Yeah mak, this Thursday.
Noby is pretty soon too.

[distgfx]

Now imagine paying 10x that much to unlock it all in the Arcade version.

Take yo' spite somewhere else, and let the real men get to werk.

No way I'm sympathizing with people who had the privilege of paying to play it early.

[mykevermin]

Now imagine paying 10x that much to unlock it all in the Arcade version.

Take yo' spite somewhere else, and let the real men get to werk.

$20 =
a fifth of Jameson
4 shots of Jameson at a bar (with tip)
Your own copy of "The Lost and the Damned"
8 Horse Armors
3 days of healthy food from the grocery store
48 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon
36 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon and sufficient 3AM Taco Bell

- OR -

$20 = a new pair of panties for Ryu.

"real men." P'shaw.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

20 dollars does not get you 48 cans of PBR. Shit is like 15 bucks for a 24 pack.
GTFO.

Ryu Panties>PBR ANY DAY OF DA WEEK.

[mykevermin]

12 pack = $4.99. What kinda nutjob hipster-soaking part of the country do you live in?

[Chacrana]

lul, aren't you both in VA?

[mykevermin]

no. (http://www.nataliedee.com/052005/ohio.jpg)

[manthing]

That comes out this week right? Noby Noby Boy should be coming out soon too right?

Noby Noby Boy is next week, 2/19

[whoknows]

What's a noby boy?

[dallow]

Sweet, thanks manthing. That's one you have to get at launch to get the whole experience.

Anyone else getting Retro Game Challange tomorrow? Game looks hilarious.
Gamefan and EGM jokes included.

[gunm]

Off JPN store or US store? Is $5 still the price?

whoknows, it's the new game from the creator of Katamari Damacy.

[Krymner]

Noby Noby Boy just looks too fucking weird for me. Like, Ryu wearing panties and drinking PBR scary weird.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Virginia, PBR is 15 dollars for a 24 pack.
I was looking earlier.

3S is fun.

[corrosivefrost]

Noby Noby Boy just looks too fucking weird for me. Like, Ryu wearing panties and drinking PBR scary weird.

:rofl:

i think it's katamari and snake thrown in a blender.

[hankmecrankme]

That Plant piece of shit won at the grammies?
Fuck.

Played 3S with hank last night.
Yeah, GGs to me. To you, uh, keep at it kid. ;) I'll teach you some shit later when we play again. We need to get you ready to represent at EVO.
lul, aren't you both in VA?

lol, Only hillbillies live in VA. They park trucks in yards and shit, and all of the women are Cro-Magnon-looking skanks.

Today I'm playing the usual, HD Remix, maybe some DMC4 PC, probably some Audiosurf. etc.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I will unleash the 3S potential with PBR, and panties.

[Krymner]

Lord help us.

[dmaul1114]

Yeah, PBR prices have been going up. I live in the DC area and it is around $15 a 24 pack and more at some places.

For whatever reason, it's having a bit of resurgence among the yuppie crowd. Tastes like ass like all other cheap lagers to me. Tried to drink one at a crappy party over the weekend and couldn't finish it.

[zewone]

It's because PBR has had a lot more popularity since it became a beer hipsters drink.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I am glad I am not a hipster.

[depascal22]

I just bought a 30 pack of PBR for $16 AFTER tax. Go check out CVS, myke.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Why is beer so expensive here?
Its 8 dollars for 4 guiness in a can.

3rd strike is fun.

[dmaul1114]

Good beer is expensive. 4 pack of Guinness is around $8 most everywhere. Hell I pay $10-15 fairly often for a single 1 pt, 6 oz bottle of a good micro brew or Beligian beer or a six pack of a good micro brew.

Also, Virginia has higher tax on alcohol than a lot of places so that adds some price for you. Most of my friends in Northern Va drive up to Maryland to by their alcohol.

Anyway, getting off topic and we have a beer thread here:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204314

[ninja dog]

Anyone else getting Retro Game Challange tomorrow? Game looks hilarious.
Gamefan and EGM jokes included.


yeah, just preordered it! Can't wait.


also just picked up SSF2TRevival. It's fucking awesome! yep, the GBA version of Super Turbo is very playable and fun. and chip tune versions of all the stage music is an added bonus.

[dallow]

Speaking of classic GBA games, I'm picking up the Space Channel 5 game later this week. I hear it's great.

[ninja dog]

I've been on a GBA kick lately. The Game Crazy near me has a buy 2 @ $4.99 get one free. I got Double Dragon Advance, River City Ransom, and Gunstar Heroes. Does not get much better than that for $10.

If only I could get the elusive Ninja Five-O (for less than $30 cart only.)

[FloodsAreUponUS]

You should also get that awesome lunar legend.

[ninja dog]

You should also get that awesome lunar legend.

I can't believe you'd wish AIDS upon someone :(

[Krymner]

Naw, that Lunar DS game was so much better than that Lunar Legend crap.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Naw, that Lunar DS game was so much better than that Lunar Legend crap.

That is like saying Cancer>AIDS.

[ninja dog]

Lunar is almost as bad as Growlancer, Mana Khemia, Ar Tonelico, and all that other j-crap that people buy just because it comes with a plush of some shitty generic character that no one cares about.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I sold my 15 dollar copy of Ar Tonelico on amazon for 70 dollars yesterday.

Who the hell is buying this stuff.

[Rei no Otaku]

Ar Tonelico is awesome as is Lunar. The GBA version sucks though.

[hankmecrankme]

When it comes to Lunar, it's Sega CD or bust IMO.

[suko_32]

Growlanser kinda meh (to me), Ar Tonelico haven't really played, but I like Mana Khemia...

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I feel asleep playing Ar Tonelico. It was 3PM.

[SL4IN]

buy 2 @ $4.99 get one free. I got Double Dragon Advance, River City Ransom

I'm trying to spite you as hard as I can right now. :bomb:

[ninja dog]

I sold my 15 dollar copy of Ar Tonelico on amazon for 70 dollars yesterday.

Who the hell is buying this stuff.


I dunno, but [your favorite deity here] bless 'em. I can't wait to unload some sealed mana khemia deluxe boxes when the sequel comes out 8-)

I actually get a lot of girls who buy these kinds of games. I should ask 4 pix

[tiredfornow]

I feel asleep playing Ar Tonelico. It was 3PM.:lol:

That sucks.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

No pix, I have seen their kind.

[ninja dog]

I'm trying to spite you as hard as I can right now. :bomb:

*licks copies of DDA and RCR Ex* oh baby yeah so salty with the sweat of your previous owners

[SL4IN]

*licks copies of DDA and RCR Ex* oh baby yeah so salty with the sweat of your previous owners

Not as much on DDA, but man, I've been searching for a copy of RCR EX for a ridiculously long time, that along with Dodgeball Advance and Astro Boy.

[gunm]

I remember picking up Lunar for Sega CD back in the day. I found it boring.

The anime intro was nice, though.

DQIV has been ok so far.

[dallow]

I still have my special Lunar box for PSX.

Should I be interested in Onechanbara for 360?
It looks ridiculous enough to be pretty fun.

I kinda want Sacred 2 when it hits consoles next month.
I'm just worried there won't be much online action.

[ninja dog]

Not as much on DDA, but man, I've been searching for a copy of RCR EX for a ridiculously long time, that along with Dodgeball Advance and Astro Boy.

Every EB/GS store in my area has Super Dodgeball in stock for $4.99. Paypal me $5 and its yours! :)

Astro Boy has dried up a little bit though, which is strange. That game used to be everywhere.

[gunm]

Should I be interested in Onechanbara for 360?
It looks ridiculous enough to be pretty fun.


If you like mindless hack n slash, you might like it.

[distgfx]

Should I be interested in Onechanbara for 360?
It looks ridiculous enough to be pretty fun.

Yes, the PS2 one was ridiculously fun. I imagine the 360 one can only be better.

[ninja dog]

If you like mindless hack n slash, you might like it.

if its like the PS2 versions, mindless doesn't even begin to describe it. the enemies don't attack. it's like the Wii Music of action games.

[SL4IN]

Every EB/GS store in my area has Super Dodgeball in stock for $4.99. Paypal me $5 and its yours! :)

Astro Boy has dried up a little bit though, which is strange. That game used to be everywhere.

Astro Boy has been pricey on and off though.

For reals on SDA? Send me a copy and you'll have $5 in your paypal asap!

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I will rent this chamraofonimusha.

[ninja dog]

Astro Boy has been pricey on and off though.

For reals on SDA? Send me a copy and you'll have $5 in your paypal asap!


Definitely. It's going to be cart only, obviously, since its eb/gs. PM me your address.

I guess I do technically have less feedback. so I'll send first.

[manthing]

If only I could get the elusive Ninja Five-O (for less than $30 cart only.)


$5 @ Gamestop if it's in stock


http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=30665

[hankmecrankme]

$5 @ Gamestop if it's in stock


http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=30665

44 miles away for me. . .

[BlueSwim]

if its like the PS2 versions, mindless doesn't even begin to describe it. the enemies don't attack. it's like the Wii Music of action games.
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ninja dog]

$5 @ Gamestop if it's in stock


http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=30665


I check it all the time...its perpetually like 60 miles away and deep in the city in some random ass area that I've never heard of!

[manthing]

[-(

Then I guess you REALLY don't want it then.

[dallow]

:)

[ninja dog]

[-(

Then I guess you REALLY don't want it then.

I just don't want to get shot while trying to buy a videogame about ninjas.

[dallow]

I went to some VERY scary places for network adapters.
Never seen a GS with chains and bars on the doors and windows.

:(

[hankmecrankme]

My Gamestop smells like sweaty feet and armpits. It's like dudes work out there or something. The carpet is dirty and stained, the Rock Band drumsticks look like shivs, and the dudes working there are either clueless or douchebags.

It's a lovely place to shop.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

My Gamestop smells like sweaty feet and armpits. It's like dudes work out there or something. The carpet is dirty and stained, the Rock Band drumsticks look like shivs, and the dudes working there are either clueless or douchebags.

It's a lovely place to shop.

+1

[Maklershed]

Every Game Stop I go to smells like stale Arby's food. :/

[dallow]

There is one fancy GS here that's HUGE in comparison. Maybe the size of a CVS.

It's nice and they close at 11pm.

[Maklershed]

There is one fancy GS here that's HUGE in comparison. Maybe the size of a CVS.

It's nice and they close at 11pm.


:drool:

All the GSs near me are unbelievably small stores. Its funny because no other stores in the malls are of similar dimensions, so I'm not sure how they always manage to find the one room that is about 15 feet wide. The craziest GS I've come across is in the Columbia Mall. I honestly think it was a utility closet before they turned it into a store. My bedroom is bigger than that place.

[Jest]

Just beat Fallout 3, damn that ended quick. I was an evil, sweet-talkin, mercenary type. You decide what type of character I play next...
1) Big gun wielding agent of justice
2) Sneaky ninja death dealer
3) your idea here

[LittleLORDevil]

I found fallout 3 to be a game you really have to take your time and do the side quests. I flew through it as well. Playing as a golden God basically added some challenge to it.

[botticus]

I went to some VERY scary places for network adapters.
Never seen a GS with chains and bars on the doors and windows.

:(
When I started going to GameCrazys and GameStops like that... I realized my bargain hunting needed to stop.

[The Crotch]

Jest: Diplomatic Negotiator?

[ninja dog]

How long did it take you guys to do the main quest in Fallout?

according to the list in the strat guide, I've done half of them. but I've also done a ton of sidequests and I'm at 40 hours. I want to blow through the rest of it though.

I play that game so slowly though...look at everything, take in the sights. probably the most atmospheric game I've ever played.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Fallout 3 is the biggest nothing filled world ever.

[ninja dog]

That award goes to Zelda: Twilight Princess. Nothing but space and some hidden rupees that don't fit in your wallet because there's nothing to buy.

[Mr. Beef]

All those rupees are for the Super Sonic Invincibility Armor!

[hankmecrankme]

That award goes to Zelda: Twilight Princess. Nothing but space and some hidden rupees that don't fit in your wallet because there's nothing to buy.

Fucking QFT! Don't forget Wind Waker.

"Hey, I found a map! Time to go see what's at the bottom of the sea! (pulls up treasure chest) 50 rupees? But my wallet is full? Fuck this game."

[KingBroly]

Well, if they remade Wind Waker for Wii, you'd probably drop the chests back in the sea if your wallet was full.

BTW, Wind Waker is in my Top 10 games of all time.

[hankmecrankme]

Don't misunderstand, I loved Wind Waker. I just hated the excess rupee chests that I never needed.

Gamecube > Wii all day, even if every good Gamecube game comes out for Wii.

[botticus]

Just downloaded LIT, might be the first worthwhile WiiWare game since World of Goo. Fun, but likely short.

[DarthPuma]

I want another gamecube so I can go play all the great games I somehow never got around to:
Wind Waker (got to the triforce piece finding part, looked at the guide and what I was going to have to do, and literally said fuck it and sold the game the next day)
Metroid Prime 1 and 2
Super Mario Sunshine
Basically any of the great GC games. ALl that little purple wonder was used for was SSBM.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Just downloaded LIT, might be the first worthwhile WiiWare game since World of Goo. Fun, but likely short.
Tell me how it is. I have been thinking about downloading it.

Puma: Just play MP and skip MP2...

[gunm]

How long did it take you guys to do the main quest in Fallout?

according to the list in the strat guide, I've done half of them. but I've also done a ton of sidequests and I'm at 40 hours. I want to blow through the rest of it though.

I play that game so slowly though...look at everything, take in the sights. probably the most atmospheric game I've ever played.


Oh good, I'm not the only one taking their time in Fallout3! Except, I got the game about a week after launch. >_<

[dmaul1114]

That's the only way to play those kind of RPGs in my opinion. I've been plugging away at Oblivion and it's expansions since October.

[ninja dog]

Oh good, I'm not the only one taking their time in Fallout3! Except, I got the game about a week after launch. >_<


yep, launch day here too. :)

when I play, I do like one part of a mission. in 3 hours. Just hit level 16. I think its a good sign, I just feel like I should have finished by now. On the other hand, even if I don't rush to finish it, I'll still play it for the rest of the year, especially after the level cap raise.

and I don't even wanna look at the PC mods out for it yet (quest wise...some of the technical mods like better blood, better repair system, etc. are all awesome.)

[gunm]

I've been mainly trying to complete as much as I can, but early on I was playing overly cautiously, constantly going back to town to rest/resupply and conserving all my Aid and Ammo. Now that I'm higher level, things go by faster.

yep, launch day here too. :)

when I play, I do like one part of a mission. in 3 hours. Just hit level 16. I think its a good sign, I just feel like I should have finished by now. On the other hand, even if I don't rush to finish it, I'll still play it for the rest of the year, especially after the level cap.

and I don't even wanna look at the PC mods out for it yet (quest wise...some of the technical mods like better blood, better repair system, etc. are all awesome.)


Oh wow, that's pretty much how I've been playing it! I'm level 15 though.

[Jest]

I did it in under 20 hours. Closer to 16 I'd imagine. I didn't do much exploring because I didn't think it was going to end so fast. Only hit level 13. Thanks for the suggestion Crotchski, will do! This time I'm going to take my time and find all the shit my friends are talking about that I'm missing out on.

[gunm]

Yeah, I wasn't really concerned about that too much until Wombat mentioned it on the CAGcast, but now for sure I'd like to try and hit max cap before I finish the game--I'd hate for things to just end before I feel like I got what I wanted out of it, even if it is "replayable". (Backlog says "hi").

[ninja dog]

hehe, replayability stopped being important for me once I started making more money and once I found CAG. Just too many good games waiting to be played.

[gunm]

Too true.

I'm going to try and get through as much of GTAIV as I can until the DLC comes out. I think I'm about 65-75% done.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I am waiting for all the awesome mods to keep on flooding in for FO3 and make it playable.

Ima Hater.

[Mr. Beef]

I reached the "end" of the Phantasy Star demo. Capped out at lvl 20, Hunter Rank 5, weapon skills at 11, and no new missions to unlock. I wish March would hurry up already. =(

[RelentlessRolento]

Just got Crisis Core today from gamefly... gotta say this is the most fun I've had with a current JRPG in a while.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Crisis Core is tits.

Finally stated VC back up.
So awesome.
I love good SRPGs.

[Rei no Otaku]

I didn't think Crisis Core was all that good. Yeah, it was a good game but nothing great.

[RelentlessRolento]

I hope I get VC after I sent back the Rock Band I got today which I used only to copy music.

Crisis Core is though a very damn impressive game for a portable. If you look at the scope of the system, it's up high.

I'm thoroughly convinced at this point that the best games on the system are sword based third person style games...

[Mr. Beef]

I was opposed to playing Crisis Core because of my FF7 bias, but I grew to love it. One of my favorite PSP games.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, I have nothing for or against FFVII, but never liked what Square did with the movie and all the other games. I realize that won't be the case with Crisis Core.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

I opposed Lucario but I learned to love him, and his squirrely ways.

[whoknows]

Crisis Core is badass.

Definitely a nice surprise. I loved it.

[distgfx]

Crisis Core sucks and I base this on no personal experience with the game.

VC was just ... I can't say it sucked because it doesn't but I didn't enjoy playing it.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Boxy Brown sucks.

[Mr. Beef]

Boxxy Knight = 8-)

[refusedchaos]

Boxy Brown is the best

awesome, same here

VC = awesome
FF7CC = didnt like it, however, i didnt give it much time so i can't judge it yet

Boxxy Knight = 8-)
:grouphug:

[distgfx]

Boxy Brown is the best

You and your silly stealth edits.

Boxxy Knight = jailbate

Probably.

...anyone ever play that Aqua Teen Hunger Force game? Man that game was awesome as hell. No, but really, it was god awful.

[pete5883]

pete5883:Crisis Core::Elaine:The English Patient

[gunm]

Crisis Core is great! Skipped FFVII, but CC is one of my favorite PSP games.

[pimpinc333]

Damn I just bought a PSP. I wanted to get FF7CC, now with all the talk in recent posts, I MUST get it and soon!

[zewone]

Get the Phantasy Star Portable demo from PSN, pimp.

That shit's hot.

[Mr. Beef]

I wanna keep playing the Phantasy Star demo, but I don't wanna make a new character. I never liked Rangers, and I could never stand being a Force.

[zewone]

I got my ass kicked by that dragon at level 6. Wasted a lot of healing items.

I wish it was easier to play online.

[Mr. Beef]

I waited until I was like, level 8. He's boring, but easily killable at 8.

[gunm]

I have to admit, while I didn't like PSU, Phantasy Star Portable is kind of fun.

[Rei no Otaku]

I have a co-worker who just left his pregnant wife for a girl he met on WoW...

[gunm]

Nerds can be scumbags, too.

[Mr. Beef]

I don't believe anyone would be that cruel, Rei. You should hook up with the pregnant girl.

[heavyd853]

When I played WoW, I saw at least 3 marriages end horribly. While it may have not all been the game, it was definitely a significant factor.

Some friends I know stopped playing so their new marriage wouldn't get fucked up, haha.

The worst one I remember was about 500 pages of cybersex chat being posted on the server community forums, shit was hella gross too.

[gunm]

Speaking of gross:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/45268.html

[KingBroly]

I'm really close to beating Chrono Trigger. I could try and beat the final boss right now, but I really want to do some of the side quests right now so I can level up so more. I find it interesting that a 15 year old SNES game has some of the best design choices in an RPG while some RPG's today have some of the worst, specifically leveling up your character(s).

In Chrono Trigger, no matter who's in your party, all characters gain EXP (whether they gain the same amount or not, I don't know). In some games though, like say...Eternal Sonata and Final Fantasy XII, characters have to be in your party to level up, making grinding so much worse and the game a lot more tedious.

[Krymner]

In Chrono Trigger, no matter who's in your party, all characters gain EXP (whether they gain the same amount or not, I don't know). In some games though, like say...Eternal Sonata and Final Fantasy XII, characters have to be in your party to level up, making grinding so much worse and the game a lot more tedious.

Yeah, in other RPGs, the leveling up of party members usually means to me that several of my party aren't gonna get played, and I just wind up using the same set of characters.

Played a little more Xenosaga 3, but not much. I really want to get the Genesis collection coming out this week, but I kinda told my girlfriend that we wouldn't buy anything unnecessary until she could find another job. Hopefully she'll be employed before RE5 comes out.

[pete5883]

In Chrono Trigger, no matter who's in your party, all characters gain EXP (whether they gain the same amount or not, I don't know). In some games though, like say...Eternal Sonata and Final Fantasy XII, characters have to be in your party to level up, making grinding so much worse and the game a lot more tedious.
Having just finished Eternal Sonata, I can say this isn't actually true. Non-active party members get 75% exp, I think.

[Chibi_Kaji]

In Chrono Trigger, no matter who's in your party, all characters gain EXP (whether they gain the same amount or not, I don't know). In some games though, like say...Eternal Sonata and Final Fantasy XII, characters have to be in your party to level up, making grinding so much worse and the game a lot more tedious.
I wish FF6 did that. I'm at the end of the game and I have to spend some time grinding with the 5-6 characters I never liked using(as well as Collecting some skills for a few characters). It's why I stopped playing it.

[Maklershed]

Morning all. What's the bold opinion du jour?

[hankmecrankme]

Morning all. What's the bold opinion du jour?

Life sucks, then you die.

I think I'm going to set up my Dreamcast today with my old NEC 17" CRT flat monitor and my old receiver and speakers. Make like a ghetto arcade or something out of it. The DC is currently hooked to my LCD monitor, but this NEC CRT kicks so much ass, and i"m not using it.

So I think I'll do that and play some DC today. MvC2, CvS2, and some shmups. Yeah.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I think I'm almost done with Persona 4(I think I have about 15-20 hours left). I'm in not in any rush to finish it though. As the big twist was spoiled for me on the mecha board on 4chan....

[dallow]

Got that sweet VGA box for your DC hank?

[FloodsAreUponUS]

everyone has the sweet vga box, yo' cast aint no cast less its got one.

[dallow]

I need a new one.

[hankmecrankme]

Got that sweet VGA box for your DC hank?

Hell yeah. Love it. :)

One DC hooked to my TV in S-video, the other hooked to a PC monitor. I'd like another VGA box so I can has one for each DC.

[botticus]

In Chrono Trigger, no matter who's in your party, all characters gain EXP (whether they gain the same amount or not, I don't know). In some games though, like say...Eternal Sonata and Final Fantasy XII, characters have to be in your party to level up, making grinding so much worse and the game a lot more tedious.I think they gain somewhere less than 100% exp while not in your party - can't say for sure, just noticed that people I played with more started to separate from the pack a bit. Of course you have to be in the party to gain AP, but you can't win 'em all.

Tell me how it is. I have been thinking about downloading it.
I have a feeling LIT's worth the $8 if you enjoy this sort of puzzler. It's probably short (2-3 hours) as it took me about 20 minutes to get through the first 5 of 30 levels. There can be a bit of trial-and-error if you don't want to take the time to plan out your actions at the beginning with your flashlight, but even so, replaying a minute or two of a level isn't a big deal should you die.

[Maklershed]

Life sucks, then you die.


:lol:

I was looking for something more along the lines of "_popular American game_ is terrible"

[FloodsAreUponUS]

"Killzone 2" is terrible.

[hankmecrankme]

"Baseball is terrible."
"Football is terrible."
"Solitaire is terrible."
"Chess is terrible."
"Tag is terrible."

[tiredfornow]

Killzone 2 really is a piece of crap.

[hankmecrankme]

Killzone 2 just needs its control fixed. The acceleration when looking kills it for me.

[FloodsAreUponUS]

"Baseball is terrible."
"Football is terrible."
"Solitaire is terrible."
"Chess is terrible."
"Tag is terrible."

"hide and seek is terrible"
"tom clancy's C.A.W.K.S." is terrible.

"AMERICUH IS TERRRRIBLE"

[KingBroly]

I think they gain somewhere less than 100% exp while not in your party - can't say for sure, just noticed that people I played with more started to separate from the pack a bit. Of course you have to be in the party to gain AP, but you can't win 'em all.

Well I'm noticing some separation, but it does snap back if I bring a character into a battle for a few fights. It's weird. I was mistaken about Eternal Sonata though. But it gets to a point where it's not worth leveling up other characters, whereas Chrono Trigger you want to. In Final Fantasy XII...yeah...if that was in place, I would've beaten it already. But because it's not in place, I'm 55 hours in and nowhere close to beating it.

Speaking of which, I just beat Chrono Trigger.

[xDARKx Knight]

"hide and seek is terrible"
"tom clancy's C.A.W.K.S." is terrible.

"AMERICUH IS TERRRRIBLE"

Way too far!

lol :lol:

[js1]

I could use a VGA for my Dreamcast, my tv has a VGA input. Is one brand or style better than another? And are a decent number of game compatible with it?

[hankmecrankme]

I could use a VGA for my Dreamcast, my tv has a VGA input. Is one brand or style better than another? And are a decent number of game compatible with it?
It seems that most games are compatible. It usually says on the back of the box. As far as different cables and quality, the system itself generates the signal, so the build quality of the cable is the only concern. You can add a VGA port to a Dreamcast, if you can solder small connections and don't mind putting a VGA jack on the back of a DC.

I use this one (http://www.racketboy.com/store/dreamcast-vga-box-svideo-av.htm) that I got for $20 shipped a few years ago. It works perfectly, and even has Svideo outputs built into it. You might have to hit ebay to get one. It does look like it came straight off the streets of Hong Kong though.

[ninja dog]

I use nullDC 8-)

[pimpinc333]

Way too far!

lol :lol:

I agree. That was pretty fucked up. :lol:

[DrNo888]

I keep forgetting that my DS Lite can play GBA games! I've never had any handheld machines until now so have no idea what games are good. I like RPGs, action, sidescrollers, schmups.

What are some games that I should look into?

Thanks!

[hankmecrankme]

I use nullDC 8-)

nullDC does indeed kick ass. 8-) But I have 2 Dreamcasts, so I use them.

[js1]

It seems that most games are compatible. It usually says on the back of the box. As far as different cables and quality, the system itself generates the signal, so the build quality of the cable is the only concern. You can add a VGA port to a Dreamcast, if you can solder small connections and don't mind putting a VGA jack on the back of a DC.

I use this one (http://www.racketboy.com/store/dreamcast-vga-box-svideo-av.htm) that I got for $20 shipped a few years ago. It works perfectly, and even has Svideo outputs built into it. You might have to hit ebay to get one. It does look like it came straight off the streets of Hong Kong though.

Thanks!

[dallow]

JS1, just beware of ebay adapters that say they're VGA, when in fact they're just composite to VGA converters.
You won't be getting the beautiful-better-than-Wii-lolz VGA picture from your Dreamcast with that.

---

Wow, I played L4D last night with my friends with an ancient cell phone wired mic I had.

Just a simple ear bud with mic, but it never dropped my voice, I heard everyone VERY clearly (didn't sound like the usual muffled garbage) and apparantly I sounded better to everyone.

No mute or volume control, but it's worth it.

[hankmecrankme]

JS1, just beware of ebay adapters that say they're VGA, when in fact they're just composite to VGA converters.
You won't be getting the beautiful-better-than-Wii-lolz VGA picture from your Dreamcast with that.

---

Wow, I played L4D last night with my friends with an ancient cell phone wired mic I had.

Just a simple ear bud with mic, but it never dropped my voice, I heard everyone VERY clearly (didn't sound like the usual muffled garbage) and apparantly I sounded better to everyone.

No mute or volume control, but it's worth it.

Yes, beware of the composite to VGA converters. They are pure trash.

I've been using a standard cell phone headset with my 360 because my 360 headset stopped working. I do miss the mute and volume, but you can take the control part of the 360 headset and solder on a different headset. I might just do that.

[mykevermin]

I have an ol' MadCatz (?) DC VGA Adapter somewhere.

That of value to any of y'all (if I can find it)?

[hankmecrankme]

It should work fine for anyone, as long as it works in the first place.

[dallow]

I could use it myke. Mine barely works anymore. :(

[js1]

Dallow, Hank, thanks for the info. I'll be sure to check to see if it's a VGA adapter and not a converter.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

My 8.2% in Accounting I has become a 72%.

Yeah!

[FloodsAreUponUS]

Onichambra incoming from gamefly.

Time to FAP.

[zewone]

You really messed up the spelling on that one.

[Mr. Beef]

I just had one of the weirdest dreams ever.

I dremt that I was at my cousin's place, and I was looking through a bunch of his old games, and I saw some Sonic game where he teams up with the Ninja Turtles and Iron Man. It was a beat-em-up, and it was surprisingly fun. The plot was that they had to go all over the US to collect coins that had been stolen from the Treasury. The cover art was Sonic and Iron Man looking like they were flying towards you, with the TMNT posing underneath them.

I wouldn't put it past Sega to make something like this.

[BlueSwim]

:lol::lol::lol:

I just had one of the weirdest dreams ever.

I dremt that I was at my cousin's place, and I was looking through a bunch of his old games, and I saw some Sonic game where he teams up with the Ninja Turtles and Iron Man. It was a beat-em-up, and it was surprisingly fun. The plot was that they had to go all over the US to collect coins that had been stolen from the Treasury. The cover art was Sonic and Iron Man looking like they were flying towards you, with the TMNT posing underneath them.

I wouldn't put it past Sega to make something like this.
Day 1!!!:lol:

Does anyone ever get the dream where you find a whole bunch of awesome rare games for a dollar a piece, and then you wake up pissed that it didn't really happen?

[tiredfornow]

Please hook me up with that VGA cable if it works, MichaelVermin. :[

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So DR2 may not have a camera mechanic?

I hope they keep the 3-day structure (or a different amount of days, whatever, you know what I mean).

[zewone]

The day structure was garbage.

People complain about the save system, but the timed gameplay was worse.

[js1]

J-Dilla FTW!

[gunm]

I don't like timed missions in games unless they are racing games. :p

[whoknows]

The day structure was garbage.

People complain about the save system, but the timed gameplay was worse.

I thought it being a game about a mall full of zombies and yet being incredibly boring was the worst thing of all.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I still don't see the problem with the save system. It's no different than any other game that has save points instead of save-anywhere, except it's better because the save points are always in the same place, and you always know where they are relative to you.

[gunm]

I wasn't as far into GTAIV as I thought I was. :p

Oh well, I keep plugging away at it until DLC. Happily enough, taking such a long break from the game has helped my continued enjoyment of it.

[zewone]

I thought it being a game about a mall full of zombies and yet being incredibly boring was the worst thing of all.

Well, Dead Rising does suck, it did have potential.

Get rid of timed gameplay and let people play how they want to and I bet it'd be a lot more fun.

[SL4IN]

I thought it being a game about a mall full of zombies and yet being incredibly boring was the worst thing of all.

You're incredibly boring.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I still don't see the problem with the save system. It's no different than any other game that has save points instead of save-anywhere, except it's better because the save points are always in the same place, and you always know where they are relative to you.
The main problem with the save system is the timed gameplay. If you wanted to save the game sometimes you would need to go out of you way to find one. Which would also waste some of your time. Also I'd like more then ONE save file in DR2. I don't think that is too much to ask.

[whoknows]

Also with the save system I hate how it throws you back to the title screen if you die.

I mean, if you finish a mission but don't have enough health to make it to a save point and you die...gotta do it again. That's incredibly stupid.

[dallow]

Onechanbara sounds really bad after reading more impressions. Gonna wait on that now.

I need someone to co-op Earth Defense Force with.

[whoknows]

Onechanbara sounds really bad after reading more impressions. Gonna wait on that now.

I need someone to co-op Earth Defense Force with.

I wish that game would have had online co-op.

Such an awesome game though.

[SL4IN]

The main problem with the save system is the timed gameplay. If you wanted to save the game sometimes you would need to go out of you way to find one. Which would also waste some of your time. Also I'd like more then ONE save file in DR2. I don't think that is too much to ask.

More than one save file would be nice. While I do have a few small complaints about the game, IMO I really enjoyed the game I think it's a really solid game for the 360. I think people condemn the game so much because they let themselves get overly hyped on the subject matter of the game, and then badger the game's flaws to the point that they convince themselves that they don't like and it's a "terrible" game because it wasn't exactly like they wished/hoped it would be.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I bought my 360 for Dead Rising FACT.

[dallow]

Wait. EDF isn't online?
Well no use convincing my friend to get it now. I'll play locally.

[Dandeschain]

I just beat DR and didn't see any horrible flaws with the save system. I think people like to bitch about it becuase it's impossible to do everything in the game in a playthrough. That being said, I hope DR2 is somewhat more traditional.

[suko_32]

Wait. EDF isn't online?
Well no use convincing my friend to get it now. I'll play locally.

Nope, not online.

[dallow]

Aw. :(
That's ok.

[whoknows]

I bought my 360 for Dead Rising FACT.

It was a huge reason I got my 360.

I was so disappointed. :cry:

[DarthPuma]

I'm going to start MGS4 again today. Question, do I start over, or just play from where I'm at (The FROGS just broke in after a meeting with meryll.)? It's been since like august since I've played.

[zewone]

Just start over. The FROGS part is like 30 minutes from the start at best. It's like 5 minutes if you know what you're doing.

[Chibi_Kaji]

More than one save file would be nice. While I do have a few small complaints about the game, IMO I really enjoyed the game I think it's a really solid game for the 360. I think people condemn the game so much because they let themselves get overly hyped on the subject matter of the game, and then badger the game's flaws to the point that they convince themselves that they don't like and it's a "terrible" game because it wasn't exactly like they wished/hoped it would be.
I'm not saying the game is terrible. I'm just saying the flaws took alot of the fun out of the game for me.

[Scorch]

Finally got around to playing Banjo & Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts.. I know that Rare apparently dropped hints at new Killer Instinct and Battletoads games in there via tht computer that mentions they're in the "pipeline", but did anyone else notice that the Battletoads pause menu music plays during some loading screens?

[Scorch]

Resident Evil 5 FAQ posted on Joystiq.. check one of the questions:

What else aren't you telling us?
Capcom has a huge list of things we're not allowed to talk about in this preview. Did you know that **** ********* is actually *****? Yeah, pretty surprising.

My guess to that is JILL VALENTINE is actually ALIVE w00t!

[dallow]

Finally got around to playing Banjo & Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts.. I know that Rare apparently dropped hints at new Killer Instinct and Battletoads games in there via tht computer that mentions they're in the "pipeline", but did anyone else notice that the Battletoads pause menu music plays during some loading screens?
Next gen KI and Battletoads......... oh man.

Cool tidbit, I didn't know that.

[Ahadi]

I just finished DQIV. It took me about 30 hours, give or take. It was a great game, but maybe a bit over hyped imho. Not to say that I didn't enjoy playing the game. I mean, I was never once bored with it. I'm going to start Chrono Trigger tonight. I'm very excited.

[zewone]

Resident Evil 5 FAQ posted on Joystiq.. check one of the questions:



My guess to that is JILL VALENTINE is actually ALIVE w00t!

Of course she is.

[dallow]

Of course she is.
Yup, never doubted it.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Resident Evil 5 FAQ posted on Joystiq.. check one of the questions:



My guess to that is JILL VALENTINE is actually ALIVE w00t!
Wasn't this known a while ago? I seem to recall someone found her name listed among character models in the gameYeah some people hacked the demo and found what looks like a possible list of enemies in the game. You she Jill's name listed twice.. Also, doing some looking around I saw there is a trophy called Masters of Removing that you get by saving some special

[corrosivefrost]

Next gen KI and Battletoads......... oh man.

Cool tidbit, I didn't know that.

I'm pretty sure this was a prank and not a serious "we're developing these things" nod. I remember seeing shit about it on joystiq and kotaku when N&B first dropped.

[jer7583]

Having a job makes playing games tough.

[DarthPuma]

MGS4 is annoying. I went ahead and started from where I was (Meryll and the FROGS). That part was actually kind of hard and completely un fun. Now I'm out on the field trying to be stealthy which is nearly impossible. Of course, there is no consequence to running and gunning since the normal enemies are complete and total FUCKING MORONS.

I wish I was playing fucking MGS3.

[heavyd853]

What the hell difficulty are you playing on?

[DarthPuma]

Solid Normal.

[whoknows]

Sounds like you just suck at the game then ;)

[Rei no Otaku]

Well, Dead Rising does suck, it did have potential.

Get rid of timed gameplay and let people play how they want to and I bet it'd be a lot more fun.
Agreed. DR was a huge disappointment for me.

Speaking of bad games, signed out X-Blades. Terrible game.

[seanr1221]

I loved every second of Dead Rising :]

[whoknows]

Agreed. DR was a huge disappointment for me.

Speaking of bad games, signed out X-Blades. Terrible game.

Shoulda signed out FEAR 2. :)

[DarthPuma]

Sounds like you just suck at the game then ;)

Now that camp I just snuck through, that was serious fun. I wish the whole game let me play like that.

[StarKnightX]

I'm pretty sure this was a prank and not a serious "we're developing these things" nod. I remember seeing shit about it on joystiq and kotaku when N&B first dropped.

Rare really sucks about that. They know they have franchises that fans want to see but instead of dropping legit refrences to actually working on said franchises , they just tease fans by saying "we know you want this but you can't have it". Just like the years of avoiding the truth about the Stop N Swap thing. It was kinda funny at first , but just got really annoying when instead of giving answers they just give fans insulting jokes instead.

Having a job makes playing games tough.

This 100%. My backlog has grown the most since I started my job 7 years ago. A deadly combination of money to buy more games and no/less time to play them. :(

[Rei no Otaku]

Shoulda signed out FEAR 2. :)
I can't sign out a game that isn't out yet (it shipped today), and I already have that reserved so I'm buying it.

[DarthPuma]

I will say that this game is beautiful, even on my crappy SD set.

[whoknows]

I can't sign out a game that isn't out yet (it shipped today), and I already have that reserved so I'm buying it.

I suppose that makes sense. :-P

[DarthPuma]

Just finished Act 1. Technically took me like 6 hours, but it's more like 4 because I tend to pause the game and go do other shit.

[RelentlessRolento]

I loved every second of Dead Rising :]


same here... first game I played that ever felt like "this could never have been done on prev generation of consoles"


Smash bros I never liked how it played... if it played using this engine, I'd probably enjoy it more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGmoGQa21wM

[DarthPuma]

Does anyone else feel like the cutscenes in the MGS games are rewards for for the gameplay? It seems like every time I put up with some bullshit segment of the game it gives me a kickass action cutscene or one that moves the story forward a lot.

[pete5883]

I think there's really only 1 bullshit segment of the game, and you haven't even hit it yet.

[Mr. Beef]

Which bullshit part was in MGS4? I kinda liked most of the game, and haven't had any real complaints about it.

[ninja dog]

I guess if you count almost all of acts 3, 4, and 5 as one long bullshit segment, then sure.

brave

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm guessing he's talking about Act 3. I loved MGS4, but that act was kind of sucky.

[RelentlessRolento]

Which bullshit part was in MGS4? I kinda liked most of the game, and haven't had any real complaints about it.


same here. people get so pissy over having too much story.

[DarthPuma]

Remember, I've only played through act one of 4. I'm talking about the series as a whole.

Getting pissy over too much story in MGS4 is ridiculous. It's the best part of the game.

[Foo228]

half-an-hour left on my auction

bid, bid, bid!

[DarthPuma]

Can I cancel my bid on Viva La Bam?

[whoknows]

MGS4 is one of the best games ever.

I can think of one very short part of the game I may not have liked, but I loved everything else. Playing the game for the first time was magical.

[Lorddraco07]

I enjoyed MGS4 a lot also when I got it from gamefly. Loved all except the part where you have to follow the guy.. that was so annoying.

[RelentlessRolento]

MGS4 is no where near my fave in the series. Plus it's super easy.

Still prefer the original... even the original's graphics as well.

Oh God do I love limited graphics. it's a strange obsession of mine.

on that note Metal Gear Acid 2 is still the best metal gear game I've played. Superb story as well.

[whoknows]

Ac!d 2 was so incredibly awesome.


I hope someday we get a third game.

[ninja dog]

I liked the MGS series for stealth gameplay, so acts 1 and 2 were some of my favorite segments of the series and the rest was like a different game series altogether.

[RelentlessRolento]

Ac!d 2 was so incredibly awesome.


I hope someday we get a third game.


It better happen. I want Ac!d 3 with online play.

[whoknows]

That would be crazy awesome.

I'd still want it on the PSP though. It's so perfect as a portable game.

[Mr. Beef]

Act 4 was my favorite. Act 3 was my least favorite, but it was still a blast.

[RelentlessRolento]

That would be crazy awesome.

I'd still want it on the PSP though. It's so perfect as a portable game.


I have to agree... it works so well on that platform.

That system needs more card games IMHO.

[DarthPuma]

I highly doubtMGS4 can do anything to make me like it better than 3. That game was perfect.

[Foo228]

Can I cancel my bid on Viva La Bam?

When you bid, you are expected to pay. :bomb:

[DarthPuma]

I was seed bidding it for you bro. I was sure someone would raise it.

[Foo228]

Well it's up to me - it's a maybe.

[ninja dog]

lol

its not like he can leave a negative :twisted:

[whoknows]

lol

its not like he can leave a negative :twisted:

:lol:

Ebay is funny.

[Mr. Beef]

It's a trap!

[pete5883]

Which bullshit part was in MGS4? I kinda liked most of the game, and haven't had any real complaints about it.
Having to follow the guy. He was soo slow. But then the segment after that is my favorite in the game.

[DarthPuma]

I'm legit excited to play more mgs tomorrow. I know i'd get the urge again, playing through 2 and 3 right before 4 burned me out.

[Mr. Beef]

Having to follow the guy. He was soo slow. But then the segment after that is my favorite in the game.
Oh right, I remember that part now. I liked that part mainly because you get the Young Snake FaceCamo so you don't have to look at Old Snake anymore :lol:.

[heavyd853]

It would have been much more bearable if he lost the cheesy mustache!

[Lorddraco07]

Finished Yakuza just now. Overall really good. I really enjoyed the story but the fighting got old about halfway through. Was definitely caught off gaurd by the ending song though. I enjoyed their choice as it was calming.

[whoknows]

Yakuza is awesome.

Now play Yakuza 2! The combat is better in it.

[Lorddraco07]

I have to buy a copy of it still. Very tempted as it's sitting in my gold box on amazon for 18.99 with free shipping (prime).