General Gaming Thread ∞

[Mr. Beef]

Westlake Village. It was fairly heavy, it was a rolling one. Made me excited...
No way, you live in Westlake? I moved away from there around the beginning of January. I coulda beat you in Pokemans IRL. :cry:

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I'm glad I've been ignored but I figured it out anyway.

[DarkNessBear]

I'm glad I've been ignored but I figured it out anyway.
That is good. Sorry, I have no knowledge on Ipod touches!

No way, you live in Westlake? I moved away from there around the beginning of January. I coulda beat you in Pokemans IRL. :cry:

Ah! That's cool. But, I keep my RL pokemons locked away in my attic...

[whoknows]

I got the 2 Phantasy Star games for GC from a local gamestore.

One of them is sort of rare, right?

[Maklershed]

MarkMan - your pickup threads are my favorite things on GAF

unrelated: someone send me a Wii so I can play Klonoa :whee:

[pete5883]

Gah, I missed the free coke XBL points. Jerks didn't put it up til during the work day.

[mykevermin]

not impressed.

not trying to be generic internet malcontent. seriously, the blog lacks substantive content and concludes with a demonstrably absurd thesis.

C minus.

[manthing]

Taken was a pretty fun movie. Completely mindless and predictable, but fun nontheless.

Just watched Lawrence Of Arabia. It's easily one of the best things ever made.

Bridge Over the River Kwai >>>LoA



Gah, I missed the free coke XBL points. Jerks didn't put it up til during the work day.

I only got 1200.

:-(

[ninja dog]

Hey guys, remember me? No? Well anyway, if you could give my article a thumbs up and maybe leave a positive comment, I'd appreciate it:

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8987235&publicUserId=5571894

Seriously, because I'm on a trial basis and I'd like whatever support I can get.


I put one in for you. didn't really read the article, but then again, I don't really know how to read. Reading English is so much harder than writing it.

[BlueScrote]

Yea - I want to see Taken. They advertised that movie a ton here, but I believe it did terribly.

Really? I heard nothing about Taken. I went and saw it because I had nothing to do, and was very pleasantly surprised. Good thriller-type movie.

I'm glad I've been ignored but I figured it out anyway.

What was wrong/what did you have to do to fix it? I'm planning on buying a touch whenever Apple decides to come out with a new version/generation.

[DarkNessBear]

Really? I heard nothing about Taken. I went and saw it because I had nothing to do, and was very pleasantly surprised. Good thriller-type movie.

I did not say it was bad. Why do I keep getting quoted like I said that? I said, "I believe it did terribly" (in sales) which is a bummer. I still really want to see it.

[jer7583]

Stalker is such a great game.

[gunm]

Hey guys, remember me? No? Well anyway, if you could give my article a thumbs up and maybe leave a positive comment, I'd appreciate it:

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8987235&publicUserId=5571894

Seriously, because I'm on a trial basis and I'd like whatever support I can get.



Who are you?

j/k. In all seriousness and honesty, I think the article does need a little work. For one thing, I think it needs specific/concrete examples of gameplay or other gaffes. I also think it needs some opinion or insight as to why you think the genre nose dives from there (beyond just titles of other bad games). Beyond that, I think your writing is at it's best when it's Chac from CAG instead of the more generic and "trying to be a serious writer seriously" John ?.

Good luck!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I want to play Valykria Chronicles but the PS3 is upstairs in the hot hot bedroom and the 360 is down here on the HDTV with air conditioning....

[ihadFG]

I got the 2 Phantasy Star games for GC from a local gamestore.

One of them is sort of rare, right?

Yeah, Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II is the rare one. It's also one of the best games on Gamecube, especially in coop.

[BlueScrote]

I did not say it was bad. Why do I keep getting quoted like I said that? I said, "I believe it did terribly" (in sales) which is a bummer. I still really want to see it.


What I was referring to was that you said it was advertised a ton around you. Out here I don't think there really was any advertising. Sorry about the confusion, with my poorly worded english


I played through the Dynasty Warriors Gundam demo (first one) today, and it seemed enjoyable enough. Not a big Dynasty Warriors fan, but giant robots are always good.

Is there any difference between the Xbox/PS3 versions? Also, does the sequel improve on anything substantially? Would I be better off skipping the (cheaper) first game to go right to the sequel?

[manthing]

I did not say it was bad. Why do I keep getting quoted like I said that? I said, "I believe it did terribly" (in sales) which is a bummer. I still really want to see it.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=taken.htm

_______________________________

God of Wolverine is really fun!

But it's only worth ~$20

[jer7583]

The article was a bit generic and didn't say much that hasn't been said about state of emergency. Do a little more digging next time. That's what I love about the Retronauts blog, is I learn so many new and weird things about old stuff on there.

[zewone]

That article was pretty bad. If this was an attempt at landing a job of sorts at 1UP, you should have put a ton more effort.

[DarkNessBear]

What I was referring to was that you said it was advertised a ton around you. Out here I don't think there really was any advertising. Sorry about the confusion, with my poorly worded english


My poorly worded English is what brought us into this mess. Haha. Ok: Taken looks good, I want to see Taken. There, I'm done! :applause:

Oh and @Manthing - If I'm so dang annoying and idiotic you can click my name > go to ignore > and all your dreams will come true. Just like I did for you! Viola no more drunken troll for me and no more idiotic annoying bear for you!

I want to play Valykria Chronicles but the PS3 is upstairs in the hot hot bedroom and the 360 is down here on the HDTV with air conditioning....
There is an obvious and simple solution to this... bring your bedroom downstairs and your living room upstairs!

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah chac, i read the article a few days ago, while a good read it needs some substance to back some of your points up. at this point it feels more like a "personal opinion" talk than something informative with a bit of personal opinion.

[RelentlessRolento]

awesome:

http://gonintendo.com/?p=81117

and NSFW :)

[mykevermin]

Started Saints Row 2 today.

Only played about an hour, but I can see a lot of the appeal from what people talk about it. Seems like a fantastic game that sold like a $60 box of venereal diseases. Shame, really.

I played through the "zombie uprising" video game, and I hope there's more of that in the game. Fuck yeah I do.

The two problems I had with the first one linger, though - but none of it is gameplay related:
1) The game seems to think it's funny as shit. Some of the humor in this game is just unadulterated lowbrow, but there's something about the vibe of this title that seems to consider itself absolutely hilarious. "You can't beat our meat" on a fast food sign? really? It's the same problem that third graders suffer from when they scribble poetry on bathroom walls. They may be the 5 billionth person to scrawl "here I sit, broken hearted/tried to shit but nearly farted" on the wall, but, by god, they're a GENIUS!

2) Despite the humor, I can't tell if the game is self aware of its own stereotypes, or if it's made by assholes. It takes itself seriously at times that it shouldn't. A lot of macho man "Vin Disel" kinda stuff thus far, and I can't see even a hint that this game was made with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

[The Crotch]

You're still an idiot.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=taken.htm
Do you hear me, motherfucker? You hear me, Bear? You had better meticulously research any and every statement that you ever make! Especially if you preface it with something all wishy-washy like "I heard..." or "If I'm not mistaken..." or even "I believe..."

Hell... "I believe?" No, fuck that, no using that. Because you know who uses that? Pussies, that's who. Are you a pussy?

Because if so, can you upload a picture of you? I want to know what one looks like.

[DarkNessBear]

Do you hear me, motherfucker? You hear me, Bear? You had better meticulously research any and every statement that you ever make! Especially if you preface it with something all wishy-washy like "I heard..." or "If I'm not mistaken..." or even "I believe..."

Hell... "I believe?" No, fuck that, no using that. Because you know who uses that? Pussies, that's who. Are you a pussy?

Because if so, can you upload a picture of you? I want to know what one looks like.
:lol::lol::lol::applause:

[RelentlessRolento]

well, just beat fallout 3... I certainly don't know what to think...

I personally think the story didn't feel as epic as it always almost did... I do say though that the best part of the game for me was the environments... I still have to conclude what exactly I think of it.

[pete5883]

Just find out what everyone else thought of it, then think the opposite.

[Brak]

Just find out what everyone else thought of it, then think the opposite.
:lol:

[mykevermin]

Is Saints Row 2 crash prone?

Just froze up on me in the middle of a mayhem mission.

I hope it's the game and not my console (PS3 btw).

[tiredfornow]

Just find out what everyone else thought of it, then think the opposite.Dang. :lol:

[DarthPuma]

Is Saints Row 2 crash prone?

Just froze up on me in the middle of a mayhem mission.

I hope it's the game and not my console (PS3 btw).

23 hours and not a single freeze, but reviews said that it was crash prone. Did you DL the update?

Started Saints Row 2 today.

Only played about an hour, but I can see a lot of the appeal from what people talk about it. Seems like a fantastic game that sold like a $60 box of venereal diseases. Shame, really.

I played through the "zombie uprising" video game, and I hope there's more of that in the game. Fuck yeah I do.

The two problems I had with the first one linger, though - but none of it is gameplay related:
1) The game seems to think it's funny as shit. Some of the humor in this game is just unadulterated lowbrow, but there's something about the vibe of this title that seems to consider itself absolutely hilarious. "You can't beat our meat" on a fast food sign? really? It's the same problem that third graders suffer from when they scribble poetry on bathroom walls. They may be the 5 billionth person to scrawl "here I sit, broken hearted/tried to shit but nearly farted" on the wall, but, by god, they're a GENIUS!

2) Despite the humor, I can't tell if the game is self aware of its own stereotypes, or if it's made by assholes. It takes itself seriously at times that it shouldn't. A lot of macho man "Vin Disel" kinda stuff thus far, and I can't see even a hint that this game was made with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

Yeah, most of the humor outside of the main story is shit. I cringed when I saw the restaurant called Phuc Mie Phuc Yeu There are decently funny things in some of the cut scenes though.

The vibe I got from the game is that it was trying to be a playable Hollywood summer blockbuster, and I feel it completely succeeded in that. It does take itself seriously at times, and there is a lot of macho man shit, but that just adds to what it was trying to do. Beats the hell. out of GTA's heavy handed bullshit of a story.

[refusedchaos]

I played through the Dynasty Warriors Gundam demo (first one) today, and it seemed enjoyable enough. Not a big Dynasty Warriors fan, but giant robots are always good.

Is there any difference between the Xbox/PS3 versions? Also, does the sequel improve on anything substantially? Would I be better off skipping the (cheaper) first game to go right to the sequel?

DW2 has Psycho and Nu Gundam. Skipping wise, play the first one then the second one (cause maybe the second one will have dropped by then). I personally love both though

ps3 or 360 wise....go ps3 if you want your game to have some value later on(most anime-based games drop in value for xbox/360 but hold a lil or a lot on a playstation platform)

[DarthPuma]

I was thinking about finally picking up Mass Effect now that it's super cheap. Good idea?

[jer7583]

Mass Effect is a great game. It just is significantly less great at the beginning than the end. Stick with it and you'll love it. Not for short attention spans. The beginning is kinda slow. The end is one of the best endings I can remember.

[Mr. Beef]

So I'm in my 2nd playthrough of MGS4, and I just started Act 5, and I'm thinking "hey, this is my 2nd playthrough, where's all my shit from the 1st?" I realize shortly after that I had completely forgotten to load the game clear save, and I instead just started a completely fresh new game. #-o

Oh well, it's only Act 5, so I'll just make sure to remember this time...hopefully.

[Azumangaman]

Getting Mass Effect is an excellent idea.

[ninja dog]

+1 for Mass Effect. Starts out a bit slow, but only gets better.

Think of that first Alliance planet as Mass Effect's Taris (that opening planet in KOTOR 1) -- long with some really cool parts, but gets kinda boring running around in the same area for a couple hours.

[zewone]

Just find out what everyone else thought of it, then think the opposite.

Nice one. :lol:

[zewone]

I can't wait. :drool: :drool: :drool:

http://i40.tinypic.com/2cgfszq.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/284kle.jpg

[DarkNessBear]

Mass Effect is a great game. It just is significantly less great at the beginning than the end. Stick with it and you'll love it. Not for short attention spans. The beginning is kinda slow. The end is one of the best endings I can remember.
I agree, me and my ADD have been trying to finish this game for a while... Good game though.

[Lions]

Get mass effect.

[DarkNessBear]

Wtf happened to the new Getaway for PS3? I'm watching the very first GT Bonus round, hehe.

[Inf^Shini]

Hmmm, as a new 360 owner, what games do you guys recommend other than Mass Effect?
I have Halo 3 and Fable 2 from the new elite bundle so far.

I've been curious about the Tomb Raider games since I've never played one and they're pretty cheap.

Also, any XBLA recommendations as well?

[depascal22]

Wtf happened to the new Getaway for PS3? I'm watching the very first GT Bonus round, hehe.

The testers probably scratched their eyes out looking for a map.

@Inf^Shini -- You should try Battle Fantasia and Dead Rising.

[Magus8472]

Wtf happened to the new Getaway for PS3? I'm watching the very first GT Bonus round, hehe.

They cancelled it to devote more resources to SingStar.

[whoknows]

That kind of sucks. I liked the first Getaway.

[Azumangaman]

Hmmm, as a new 360 owner, what games do you guys recommend other than Mass Effect?
I have Halo 3 and Fable 2 from the new elite bundle so far.

I've been curious about the Tomb Raider games since I've never played one and they're pretty cheap.

Also, any XBLA recommendations as well?
Some are on the PS3, so if you've played them, nevermind:

Bioshock
Gears Of War
Gears Of War 2
Beautiful Katamari
The Darkness
Call Of Duty 4
SFIV
Left 4 Dead
I can't think of too many right now, but those are some of my favourites on the 360.

[whoknows]

The first Condemned is probably my favorite 360 exclusive.

That game is so awesome.

[zewone]

Lose Odyssey
TMNT: arcade 1989
Worms
Geometry Wars 2
Rez
Ikaruga
SotN
Virtua On: OT

[mykevermin]

Now that I'm playing through Saints Row 2, I kinda wish I played through all of the first one.

And it's bonkers cheap these days. Then again, so is the second.

[DiscoDuck8k]

Anyone heard anything new on Alan Wake? So few details...

[benjamouth]

Seems like there's a few people playing through Saints Row 2 at the mo. Spent a few hours co-oping it this afternoon. It always makes me laugh when you're shooting at a rival gang member and they take a hostage, like that's gonna stop you shooting both of them. My mate had an annoying habit of stealing cop cars, but I'm getting pretty good at picking off the chasing cops as we drive about.

[Inf^Shini]

@Inf^Shini -- You should try Battle Fantasia and Dead Rising.

Gears Of War
Gears Of War 2
Beautiful Katamari
Call Of Duty 4
Left 4 Dead

Lose Odyssey
TMNT: arcade 1989
Worms
Virtua On: OT
Sounds good. The others I've played before or own on other systems.
I'm one of the few whose has not played COD4 yet :/

More recommendations wanted! I'm looking to make use of the GS 20% coupon off used 360 games as much as possible; it came RIGHT on time!

Also, how different is Saints Row 2 from GTA4?

[DarthPuma]

Also, how different is Saints Row 2 from GTA4?

It's fun.

[js1]

I wish PS3 had gotten Mass Effect(hoping for ME 2 on PS3). It was one of the games that made me almost get a 360. Also is Saints Row 2 really cheap(on sale) somewhere? I was just wondering if there was a deal on it because of it being mentioned a lot recently.

[benjamouth]

Well the main difference is SR2 is fun, whereas GTA4 is a more accurate simulation of the monotomy of everyday life, with increased amounts of annoying phone calls.

[mykevermin]

I wish PS3 had gotten Mass Effect(hoping for ME 2 on PS3). It was one of the games that made me almost get a 360. Also is Saints Row 2 really cheap(on sale) somewhere? I was just wondering if there was a deal on it because of it being mentioned a lot recently.

I bought the SR2 CE (with bullet-shaped usb drive. wow.) for $35 shipped from Amazon a bit back. It's been sitting in the backlog.

[DarthPuma]

Blockbuster had it brand new for 25.

[nyprimus4]

Mass Effect talk will probably have me heading out to Toys R Us tomorrow. They carry that and Orange Box for $5 each. I've been meaning to play Orange Box for years, just hearing casual gamers tell me that Half Life 2 is one of the greatest games ever has always made me want but I just never had the time. To top off Orange Box's awesomeness my gamerscore currently ends in 7 and one of Orange Box's achievements is worth 13 points, woot.

@Inf^Shini - My brother has a Wii and is getting a 360 this summer. He is planning on the Halo trilogy, Left 4 Dead (both our laptops aren't really meant for gaming so we've been waiting for him to get 360 so we can both get this), and a bunch of XBLA games (Castle Crashers, Alien Hominid, Braid, Geo Wars 1/2) to start. We'll probably both get some cheap co-op games like Army of Two. We split the 360 when we got it also so I also still have Beautiful Katamari and Kameo waiting for him in my collection.

Anyone heard anything new on Alan Wake? So few details...

E3 my friend, E3...........

And finally I've been having some insane password troubles on Firefox. I just recently go a 16" Widescreen 16:9 HP Laptop and I absolutely love every single thing about it but for some reason none of my passwords save in Firefox even when I check to save and click 'Remember' when Firefox asks.

[jer7583]

I had a lot of fun with OB on 360, but after going PC with it and L4D, there's no going back..

STALKER is so GOOD!

[DarkNessBear]

I had a lot of fun with OB on 360, but after going PC with it and L4D, there's no going back..

STALKER is so GOOD!

Yea, I'm always stunned to see people playing L4D on the 360. Seems pretty hard to do that. I've gotten it on PC and it is awesome having a mouse and it almost seems vital.

[zewone]

It's not at all.

I always play PC games with my 360 controller.

[nyprimus4]

I've been having some password troubles on Firefox. I just recently go a 16" Widescreen 16:9 HP Laptop and I absolutely love every single thing about it but for some reason none of my passwords save in Firefox even when I check to save and click 'Remember' when Firefox asks. Anyone else have a problem like this?

[DarkNessBear]

It's not at all.

I always play PC games with my 360 controller.
Really FPS'? :hot:

[zewone]

Of course. What other genre is on the PC?

I hate keyboard/mice.

I play TF2 and kick the crap out of PC players.

[gunm]

^^ Cause u iz l33tz zew.

[Dr Mario Kart]

That doesnt mean the control scheme is good, it just means you are an exceptional player that voluntarily plays with a handicap.

[Nelo Ice]

when i didnt have a mouse on me, playin tf2 on pc with a 360 controller just felt wrong :lol:

[zewone]

That doesnt mean the control scheme is good, it just means you are an exceptional player that voluntarily plays with a handicap.

Right...

[DarthPuma]

Or, he's just good with a control and not with a KB/M?

It's like fighting games. Most serious players use a stick, but there are some high level people that play on a pad. It's just preference.


Picked up Mass Effect last night. Liked the first 30 minutes I played, but I wish it had Kotor's combat.

[hankmecrankme]

I haven't played shit in like 3 days, and I don't care really. Though I'll probably play something later, just because.

[pete5883]

That doesnt mean the control scheme is good, it just means you are an exceptional player that voluntarily plays with a handicap.
Controlling a game with a keyboard is a bigger handicap, IMO.

[DarthPuma]

I've never understood why they didn't make a nunchuck like peripheral for pc. I love aiming with a mouse, but I'd much rather have an analog stick for walking than using wasd.

[pete5883]

I think Valkyria Chronicles may be my favorite PS3 game so far. And I suck at strategy.

[DarkNessBear]

I've never understood why they didn't make a nunchuck like peripheral for pc. I love aiming with a mouse, but I'd much rather have an analog stick for walking than using wasd.
That is a great idea! Hmmm...

I think Valkyria Chronicles may be my favorite PS3 game so far. And I suck at strategy.


Ergh, I want to get it so bad. The demo was good, but not the best thing ever - what is different about the retail version that puts it over the top?

[Inf^Shini]

I'm debating about whether I should keep my new 360 elite or not :-k

I was convinced Jasper would be included in the package but I come to find out today mine has a manufacture date of July 2008 and all signs point to a falcon unit.
I followed this little tutorial and came out disappointed, not to mention that this IS a new bundle but they threw in an old 2nd Gen 360 >:(
http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3472&p=3

Thing is, I've already cracked open the game and everything else, so I'll probably be stuck with it anyways :/

Part of the reason for waiting was for a nice bundle (check), but also to allow enough time for the fairly new revised 360 mobo to get settled into the market so I could pick up a unit with a possible decreased chance of RRoD and that would run cooler.

[Lions]

The last batch of falcons are better than the new jaspers, don't worry.

[Inf^Shini]

The last batch of falcons are better than the new jaspers, don't worry.
Any sources to ease my mind?

There's a couple reasons why I'm a bit perturbed:
1. It's a NEW bundle with a 2nd gen 360, not a 3RD gen one.
2. I want a 360 that runs cooler.
3. It's possible this new revision could decrease the chance of RRoD. Despite the chance of this not being true, I'd still want to have that piece of mind.
4. I want less power consumption. The new Japser units only consume 100W with a 150 PSU while the older Falcon's 120W with a 175W PSU.

[gunm]

I wouldn't worry about it. If you cracked everything open without checking to make sure it was a Jasper first, then you couldn't have been that concerned about it, right? ;)

If it makes you feel better, I'm playing on a Halo 3 LE console. :p

[ninja dog]

The last batch of falcons are better than the new jaspers, don't worry.



I'll bite...how come?

I'm thinking of getting one of the new Elite bundles, but if you've got hard proof, then you might save me some bucks :)

[zewone]

I'd be worried.

[Inf^Shini]

I wouldn't worry about it. If you cracked everything open without checking to make sure it was a Jasper first, then you couldn't have been that concerned about it, right? ;)

If it makes you feel better, I'm playing on a Halo 3 LE console. :p
:(

I cracked it open because after years of waiting, I just couldn't wait to mess around with the damn thing since it had two games I had REALLY wanted to play plus get in on some of the contests and whatnot.

After a bunch of googling, it seems not that many people have found an Elite with a jasper mobo out there anyway, but I did happen to find a lot of angry people finding out that their Elite GOTY bundle didn't contain a Jasper unit.

I'll probably get over it...that is until I run into the RRoD ;)

[FriskyTanuki]

I've never understood why they didn't make a nunchuck like peripheral for pc. I love aiming with a mouse, but I'd much rather have an analog stick for walking than using wasd.
Like this (http://kotaku.com/5163010/is-this-the-perfect-ps3-first+person-shooter-controller)?

[gunm]

I'm guessing they don't sell as many Elites, hence less Jasper Elites are being made?

I wish this whole region-coding BS was tossed out the window already. But, it's like MS knows there's this small niche group of crazy otaku willing to import a Japanese 360 just to play some obscure Japan-only shmups. :/

[ninja dog]

I guess what I'm wondering about is whether NXE really loads faster and doesn't freeze up on Jasper systems and if the system is significantly quieter. Those are the only qualms I have left with the 360.

[zewone]

I guess what I'm wondering about is whether NXE really loads faster and doesn't freeze up on Jasper systems and if the system is significantly quieter. Those are the only qualms I have left with the 360.

NXE no. Quieter, yes.

My Jasper didn't come with NXE pre-installed though.

[gunm]

I do want a Jasper for my Nippon 360. That's a console I want to have working for as long as possible. I'd rather get from PA, but seems like only NCSX is able to gurantee/pick out the Jaspers.

Broken Steel tomorrow! :whee:

[Lions]

I'm not sure on sources honestly, I'd say google it. All I hear is how the new jaspers have many freezing issues, and I never had my falcon freeze up on me. I also have a whisper max fan installed in mine that keeps it %240 cooler as well.
Win:win.

[mykevermin]

NXE is bonkers fucking slow.

I wish I could go back to blades, and not have to wait 40 seconds for my arcade games to show up in my menu.

[DarkNessBear]

NXE is bonkers fucking slow.

I wish I could go back to blades, and not have to wait 40 seconds for my arcade games to show up in my menu.
Yes, my 360 is just a mess now. I give up. I'm suspended until I pay them 50 bucks (bullshit) and everything is super slow and my HDD is filled. Ahh!

[nyprimus4]

Planning on finishing up RE5 tonight. Probably going to pick up Mass Effect and Orange Box tomorrow night for a cool $9.98, which is the sole reason why I don't generally pick up single player only games for a while after release.

[Krymner]

Beat Resident Evil Zero over the weekend and just started on REmake.

So for someone who has only played the RE5 demo, how does the single player aspect of RE5 stack up against the partner-swapping of RE0?

I've also played the first handful of missions in Saints Row 2 as well, but I think after GTAIV, I'm having sort of a sandbox burnout, so I think I'm gonna put it on hold for now and spend more time playing SMT Nocturne.

[mykevermin]

I'm suspended until I pay them 50 bucks (bullshit)

'the fuck did you do?

[zewone]

Didn't pay his Live bill on time.

Never buy Live with your CC over the 360. Turns into a recurring subscription, unless you add time before the next payment is due.

[RelentlessRolento]

Didn't pay his Live bill on time.

Never buy Live with your CC over the 360. Turns into a recurring subscription, unless you add time before the next payment is due.


I learned the hard way... fucking ass holes.

[Maklershed]

NXE is bonkers fucking slow.

I wish I could go back to blades, and not have to wait 40 seconds for my arcade games to show up in my menu.


This x 100

I hate NXE. Its slow and I find it difficult to locate what I'm looking for sometimes. I wish Microsoft would just rip off the XMB / PS Store setup.

[jer7583]

when i didnt have a mouse on me, playin tf2 on pc with a 360 controller just felt wrong :lol:

I play TF2 with a 360 pad on PC, just cause I'm so used to playing spy/Engie with those controls for selecting weapons/disguises. Everything else I can play either way, except sniper, which is much, much better with a mouse.

L4D is a mouse/kb game, though.

[DarkNessBear]

I learned the hard way... fucking ass holes.
Yea me to... friggen lame. I did not know you had to pay the bill on time. What the hell am I renting out an apartment or something? I understand not paying it, so they reduce you to silver - but banning you from doing anything?! Ridiculous.

[ninja dog]

Beat Resident Evil Zero over the weekend and just started on REmake.

So for someone who has only played the RE5 demo, how does the single player aspect of RE5 stack up against the partner-swapping of RE0?



Nothing like it at all. Sheva is pretty much always with you, aside from one or two moments where she's gone for about 10 seconds.

[pete5883]

Ergh, I want to get it so bad. The demo was good, but not the best thing ever - what is different about the retail version that puts it over the top?
I dunno, it's not that different, but a half an hour is not enough time to get into an SRPG.

[Nelo Ice]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/gunstarheroesxboxlivearcade/

never played gunstar heroes before and its supposed to be fun in co op right?
been waiting for it hit live so i could play co op online instead of local only on wii

[ninja dog]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/gunstarheroesxboxlivearcade/

never played gunstar heroes before and its supposed to be fun in co op right?
been waiting for it hit live so i could play co op online instead of local only on wii



It's fun single player too! It's like contra, but way more hectic and easier. definitely day 1 for me.

[Nelo Ice]

It's fun single player too! It's like contra, but way more hectic and easier. definitely day 1 for me.

works for me though i hope its 400 pts despite the fact it wont cost me anything at any price :lol:

[Maklershed]

Good news for Myke (via Joystiq):

Capcom is going to make its PlayStation Network presence a lot more robust as it begins releasing ports of PS1 titles and providing downloadable versions of previous PSP titles throughout the year. We spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer (http://www.capcom-unity.com/kramez), who let us know that the company would be listening to what the community wants and figuring out internally what titles to release -- but don't expect any of them to involve licensing shenanigans along the lines of Marvel vs. Capcom.

"We'll definitely be looking at a lot of titles that have things like Street Fighter and Resident Evil in the title," Kramer said. "We're thinking about putting together a long list of the titles we're looking at, and then releasing it on Capcom Unity (http://www.capcom-unity.com/) and having people vote on them. Ultimately we're looking at bringing between 20 and 40 titles to the PSN over the next several months."

And a list of their choices (via GAF/Wiki):


PlayStation

* Bounty Hunter Sara
* Bounty Hunter Sarah
* Breath of Fire III
* Breath of Fire IV
* Buster Bros. Collection
* Capcom Generation 1
* Capcom Generation 2
* Capcom Generation 3
* Capcom Generation 4
* Capcom Generation 5
* Capcom vs. SNK Pro
* Captain Commando
* Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness
* Darkstalkers
* DarkStalkers 3
* Dino Crisis (also on Dreamcast; sequels available on PlayStation and Xbox)
* Dino Crisis 2
* Fox Hunt
* Fushigi Keiji
* Gaia Master
* JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (PlayStation port of "JoJo's Venture")
* Magical Tetris Challenge
* Marvel Super Heroes
* Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
* Marvel vs. Capcom
* Mega Man 8 Anniversary Collector's Edition
* Mega Man Legends (also on Nintendo 64 as Mega Man 64)
* Mega Man Legends 2
* Mega Man X3
* Mega Man X4
* Mega Man X5
* Mega Man X6
* One Piece Mansion
* Pocket Fighter
* Puzzle Fighter
* Resident Evil (also on Sega Saturn; sequels on Game Boy, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and GameCube)
* Resident Evil 2
* Resident Evil 2: Dual Shock Edition
* Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
* Resident Evil: Director's Cut
* Resident Evil: Survivor
* Rival Schools: United By Fate
* Rockman Complete Works
* Rockman Battle & Chase
* Shichisei Toushin: Guyferd
* Shiritsu Justice Gakuen Nekketsu Seisyun Nikki 2
* Star Gladiator (sequel, Plasma Sword, available on Dreamcast)
* Startling Adventures: Kuusou Daibouken X 3
* Street Fighter Alpha (also on arcade, Sega Saturn, and Game Boy; sequels on arcade, SNES, PlayStation, Dreamcast, and Game Boy Advance)
* Street Fighter Alpha 2
* Street Fighter Alpha 3
* Street Fighter Collection
* Street Fighter Collection 2
* Street Fighter EX Alpha
* Street Fighter EX 2 Plus
* Street Fighter II Movie
* Street Fighter Zero 2
* Street Fighter: The Movie
* Strider 2
* Super Adventure Rockman
* Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
* Suzumo no Gatari
* The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
* Trick'N Snowboarder
* Wonder 3
* X-Men vs. Street Fighter
* Ghouls n' Ghosts Toon

PSP

* Breath of Fire III
* Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
* Capcom Classics Collection Remixed
* Capcom Puzzle World
* Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
* Dragon Tales: Dragon Seek
* Fate/Tiger Colosseum
* Finder Love
* Mega Man Legends
* Mega Man Legends 2
* Mega Man Powered Up
* Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X (Also published by Taito Corp Japan, arcade conversion)
* Monster Hunter Freedom
* Monster Hunter Freedom 2
* Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
* Power Stone Collection
* Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
* Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes
* Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins
* Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble
* Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (in Japan)

[FriskyTanuki]

That's awful news.

[gunm]

Huh, why? More options for PSN is a good thing, IMO.

[RelentlessRolento]

This x 100

I hate NXE. Its slow and I find it difficult to locate what I'm looking for sometimes. I wish Microsoft would just rip off the XMB / PS Store setup.


part of the reason why i hate downloading stuff on 360 nowadays... :(

when the blades were out it was so easy to go and download something in a few mins (still slow in some ares, but better than now).

if you want to be real sad, log onto the japanese XBLM... it's fast as hell... then again, nobody in japan is takign up XBLM bandwidth :roll:


and I am glad that capcom is backing up games by request... makes me playing Mega Man Legends 2 and Tron Bon more a reality.

Rival Schools is a must thought.

[mykevermin]

Good news for Myke (via Joystiq):

Capcom is going to make its PlayStation Network presence a lot more robust as it begins releasing ports of PS1 titles and providing downloadable versions of previous PSP titles throughout the year. We spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer (http://www.capcom-unity.com/kramez), who let us know that the company would be listening to what the community wants and figuring out internally what titles to release -- but don't expect any of them to involve licensing shenanigans along the lines of Marvel vs. Capcom.

"We'll definitely be looking at a lot of titles that have things like Street Fighter and Resident Evil in the title," Kramer said. "We're thinking about putting together a long list of the titles we're looking at, and then releasing it on Capcom Unity (http://www.capcom-unity.com/) and having people vote on them. Ultimately we're looking at bringing between 20 and 40 titles to the PSN over the next several months."

And a list of their choices (via GAF/Wiki):


PlayStation

* Bounty Hunter Sara
* Bounty Hunter Sarah
* Breath of Fire III
* Breath of Fire IV
* Buster Bros. Collection
* Capcom Generation 1
* Capcom Generation 2
* Capcom Generation 3
* Capcom Generation 4
* Capcom Generation 5
* Capcom vs. SNK Pro
* Captain Commando
* Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness
* Darkstalkers
* DarkStalkers 3
* Dino Crisis (also on Dreamcast; sequels available on PlayStation and Xbox)
* Dino Crisis 2
* Fox Hunt
* Fushigi Keiji
* Gaia Master
* JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (PlayStation port of "JoJo's Venture")
* Magical Tetris Challenge
* Marvel Super Heroes
* Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
* Marvel vs. Capcom
* Mega Man 8 Anniversary Collector's Edition
* Mega Man Legends (also on Nintendo 64 as Mega Man 64)
* Mega Man Legends 2
* Mega Man X3
* Mega Man X4
* Mega Man X5
* Mega Man X6
* One Piece Mansion
* Pocket Fighter
* Puzzle Fighter
* Resident Evil (also on Sega Saturn; sequels on Game Boy, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, and GameCube)
* Resident Evil 2
* Resident Evil 2: Dual Shock Edition
* Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
* Resident Evil: Director's Cut
* Resident Evil: Survivor
* Rival Schools: United By Fate
* Rockman Complete Works
* Rockman Battle & Chase
* Shichisei Toushin: Guyferd
* Shiritsu Justice Gakuen Nekketsu Seisyun Nikki 2
* Star Gladiator (sequel, Plasma Sword, available on Dreamcast)
* Startling Adventures: Kuusou Daibouken X 3
* Street Fighter Alpha (also on arcade, Sega Saturn, and Game Boy; sequels on arcade, SNES, PlayStation, Dreamcast, and Game Boy Advance)
* Street Fighter Alpha 2
* Street Fighter Alpha 3
* Street Fighter Collection
* Street Fighter Collection 2
* Street Fighter EX Alpha
* Street Fighter EX 2 Plus
* Street Fighter II Movie
* Street Fighter Zero 2
* Street Fighter: The Movie
* Strider 2
* Super Adventure Rockman
* Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
* Suzumo no Gatari
* The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
* Trick'N Snowboarder
* Wonder 3
* X-Men vs. Street Fighter
* Ghouls n' Ghosts Toon

PSP

* Breath of Fire III
* Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
* Capcom Classics Collection Remixed
* Capcom Puzzle World
* Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
* Dragon Tales: Dragon Seek
* Fate/Tiger Colosseum
* Finder Love
* Mega Man Legends
* Mega Man Legends 2
* Mega Man Powered Up
* Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X (Also published by Taito Corp Japan, arcade conversion)
* Monster Hunter Freedom
* Monster Hunter Freedom 2
* Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
* Power Stone Collection
* Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
* Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes
* Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins
* Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble
* Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (in Japan)

I'll suck a dick before half those games - no, a quarter - get released on the PSN.

Capcom is hopeful, sure, but they're also aware of the PSOne titles they submitted to SCEA at the end of 2008 that are in a kind of release limbo that even Earthbound fans are laughing at.

That's awful news.

Sony pays you to suck, don't they?

[gunm]

It must be 'cause I'm on so late compared to everyone else, but NXE seems fine to me.

[Brak]

The old 360 Dashboard - especially the guide - froze on me ALL the time.

NXE runs smooth for me.

[FriskyTanuki]

Huh, why? More options for PSN is a good thing, IMO.
Because it's just more ammo for you-know-who. ;) :lol:

[ihadFG]

The old 360 Dashboard - especially the guide - froze on me ALL the time.

NXE runs smooth for me.

Same exact thing here. I used to hate how the guide froze all the time, but it doesn't with the NXE.

[RelentlessRolento]

the guide use to freeze on me as well, but took half the time to do whatever I wanted. plus stuff was easier to find and didn't take as much navigation as the menu now.

an easy answer would be if you could use the guide blades always and not be forced into jumping into NXE from it.

[Flak]

NXE is pretty sluggish. I grabbed a few demos and trials this weekend and couldn't believe how long they took to download. Nothing like the speeds I got in November.

[RelentlessRolento]

My problem is not the actual download speeds to be honest, just the navigation and how long things take to load just to press a button.

[ninja dog]

the freezes and stalls in NXE are touchy for me. I have to make sure nothing is loading at the time before I hit the guide button or else it stalls. also takes a long time for the avatar characters to load up if go to the friends blade no matter what. I got the same thing in the old dashboard too...it's about the same, performance-wise.

I hope they over do it on the ram with the next system.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah more ram would be nice... if MS announces a new system (very low chance) very soon, I won't be happy. I like long term cycles... probably why I like portables...

sure you upgrade the hardware, but it's never too much and all your old stuff mostly works.

on that note I still don't want a DSi till they announce GameBoy VC games.

Also, (i'm being a bit random i guess here), Patapon 2 is out at retail this Wed and on PSN this Thurs... Get! Very Good Game! Digital Download only!

[Tigresa]

Yeah no one wants to shell out $500 every couple of years... I'd rather they improve and work with what they have in making it the best it can be before dumping new shit on my doorstep. Especially... "in these economic times..."

[Lions]

There was an announcement that there wouldn't be a new console until at least 2013, except for the new wii's HD console.

[Tigresa]

There was an announcement that there wouldn't be a new console until at least 2013, except for the new wii's HD console.

Errbody knows, it's all about tha HD GAYMES. ;)
If we even make it to 2013.




Jk. :]

[FriskyTanuki]

There was an announcement that there wouldn't be a new console until at least 2013, except for the new wii's HD console.
Michael Pachter makes announcements now?

[Lions]

Yeah, can't forget the 2012 Apocalypse. :P

[Lions]

Michael Pachter makes announcements now?
What he said doesn't mean it's gospel, but I'm sure he's on the right track, and I hope he's right. 2013 would be a good year for new consoles.
Any sooner would be a waste IMHO.

[RelentlessRolento]

Michael Pachter makes announcements now?


were you the guy who sent in the question to bonus round? I saw the name and thought it might've been you >_<

hope ur enjoying Patapon 2

[FriskyTanuki]

What he said doesn't mean it's gospel, but I'm sure he's on the right track, and I hope he's right. 2013 would be a good year for new consoles.
Any sooner would be a waste IMHO.
He says a lot of things though. Watch his appearances on GameTrailers' Bonus Round to see that a lot of that stuff doesn't come true.

No, Rolento.

[VipFREAK]

Odd playing GT4 on a fat PS2 these days.

[gunm]

I just wanna know what they're gonna announce @ E3 this year. >_<

[RelentlessRolento]

No, Rolento.


oh well, thought i'd ask

[FriskyTanuki]

I had no idea that they took questions and I tend to watch episodes in groups every few months since they take about a month to put out a full episode.

[DarkNessBear]

Yeah, can't forget the 2012 Apocalypse. :P
Yes, the Illuminati will sanction all games from being played.

I just wanna know what they're gonna announce @ E3 this year. >_<

Ugh, so excited! I'm just nervous/anxious for Wed. to see if I actually get an E3 pass in the mail. That would be awesome.

[Tigresa]

I hope you get in! They're being very lax this year with passes, so you probably will. :]

[RelentlessRolento]

when is E3? I keep forgetting?

[DarkNessBear]

when is E3? I keep forgetting?
I believe June 1st is Microsofts Press Conference and E3 starts the 2nd (with Sonys and Nintendos conferences on the 2nd as well)

[RelentlessRolento]

neato! need to set aside those days... I always do. It's basically my version of the super bowl :)

[corrosivefrost]

NXE miniblades seem to choke for me all the time, at least when I'm connected to Live. :\

[mykevermin]

Alright, number crunchers!

Two requests:
1) # of PSP games released on UMD in the United States since launch
2) # of PSOne games released in the United States since launch

[KingBroly]

2) # of PSOne games released in the United States since launch

Including or not including PSN and Greatest Hits releases?

[mykevermin]

not.

[red flare graf]

Odd playing GT4 on a fat PS2 these days.

That's what I do. Boy, it looks like crap.

I pulled a random unplayed game out of my pile last night and started Blood Omen 2 for XBOX. I didn't realize how early of an XBOX game it was. The voice acting has to be my favorite part of this series.

[Luftwaffles08]

Just ordered Crackdown for 9.99 on newegg this morning. Since I will be done school tomorrow, figured I needed something to reward myself with.

[manthing]

What should I start/restart first: Fallout 3 or Oblivion?

[Mr. Anderson]

What should I start/restart first: Fallout 3 or Oblivion?

Fallout.

[mykevermin]

Oblivion

[BlueScrote]

Just ordered Crackdown for 9.99 on newegg this morning. Since I will be done school tomorrow, figured I needed something to reward myself with.

I like the way you think. My last final is in 1.75 hours.

Then again, I bought RE5, Lost Odyssey, and a 120gb HD this weekend. So I guess that counts.

EDIT: I really need to think out my sentence structure before posting

[ninja dog]

What should I start/restart first: Fallout 3 or Oblivion?


Play Fallout, skip Oblivion, wait for TESV, of which there are enough rumors about right now to confirm its in development.

[manthing]

Play Fallout, skip Oblivion, wait for TESV, of which there are enough rumors about right now to confirm its in development.


But I just got Oblivion/Shivering Isles/Knights of 9 this weekend.

:-(

[Luftwaffles08]

Fallout 3 is the better game, but maybe you want to Oblivion first so you can look forward to improved combat. The melee in either game is pretty meh.

[Rei no Otaku]

I actually liked Oblivion better. Though I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I prefer a fantasy setting to the post-apocalyptic one in FO3.

[Flak]

Too Human is quickly losing whatever charm it had on me last night. Polar enemies make for funky combat, especially as a berserker because I can't be arsed to slow down to use my gun or the ranged melee (paradox?) attack. GRNDL-1 is annoying for the same reason, I didn't make a berserker to use my fucking gun! But juggling an enemy and shooting him on the way down is charming the first few times.

I was really hoping to get all PSO on this game but it looks like it'll be going on Goozex by the end of the day.

[RelentlessRolento]

To be honest, I've enjoyed Oblivion more than Fallout 3, but now after playing Fallout 3 I wish they'd go back and update Oblivion's engine so it runs as smooth as Fallout 3's.

I kinda am expecting a new TES though, since it seems about time.

[RelentlessRolento]

I once again, ask... anyone know a site or B&M deal that gets Fallout 3 (360) for a good price? I'd rather own it than have it from gamefly.

[FriskyTanuki]

Gamefly has it for ~$31 with 10% discount and the $5 coupon perks you get with having a Gamefly account for a while.

[pete5883]

Ugh now I fear E3. Are MS and Sony going to debut awful motion control options that will be forgotten in 6 months? I'd rather they just show some games.

[nyprimus4]

Went to BestBuy to try and pick up the You're In The Movies XBL Camera bundle for free but they had none in stock. So I went over to TRU and they had 24, yes 24 copies of Orange Box for 360 for $5. No Mass Effect though. They did have two Hori EX2 360 fighting sticks but they were $60 each. So once I'm completely done with RE5 it's time to play some Half Life 2.

[RelentlessRolento]

Gamefly has it for ~$31 with 10% discount and the $5 coupon perks you get with having a Gamefly account for a while.


I don't have the 10% off yet >_<

otherwise I would buy it from them...

[corrosivefrost]

Anyone in here have any interest in a The Dark Knight (blu ray) giftbox set if I end up looking to get rid of it? Outside packaging is damaged pretty bad, but the bat-pod looks 100% in-tact... Never been opened. If it strikes your fancy, let me know.

[ninja dog]

I once again, ask... anyone know a site or B&M deal that gets Fallout 3 (360) for a good price? I'd rather own it than have it from gamefly.



Gamestop 25% off coupon for 360 games (lasts until Thursday) + edge card = ~$38

[RelentlessRolento]

Gamestop 25% off coupon for 360 games (lasts until Thursday) + edge card = ~$38


good point... might be better to buy online though... >_<

[DarkNessBear]

Ugh now I fear E3. Are MS and Sony going to debut awful motion control options that will be forgotten in 6 months? I'd rather they just show some games.
Haha yes, but it should be hilariously entertaining regardless.

I'm not 100% sure yet, but I may be going to the Sony conference so that would be cool. *fingers crossed*

[RelentlessRolento]

Haha yes, but it should be hilariously entertaining regardless.

I'm not 100% sure yet, but I may be going to the Sony conference so that would be cool. *fingers crossed*


What I expect that each party needs to do in order to come out strong at E3:

Nintendo: Talk mostly hardcore and franchise titles (they talked mainstream last two E3s, so if it's casual again this year, Nintendo fans will lose alot of faith)

Microsoft: Announce a ton of new IPs, continuation of strong franchises/titles, and show off stuff we haven't seen and don't know about. Please don't emphasize motion body control. Also, a few Surprise XBLA titles will help.

Sony: Show off PSP GO!, emphasize digital distribution, emphasize PS1 classics (no worries ;) ), show many exclusives and a few exclusive unknowns (ie. Team ICO game).



to be honest, I expect this E3 to be great, but I expect at least one of the 3 to fuck up and two to be strong.

[mykevermin]

Nintendo: New Zelda, some bullshit that's gonna sell millions and infuriate the hardcore kids in the process. Wii Sewing, I guess.

Microsoft: New takes on franchises, new Forza, emphasis on Halo ODST, and little else.

Sony: PSP Go, and then the first public display of pants-shitting when they realize they forgot to support the console by putting out DD software for it. Kaz explodes with the announcement of a new Genji title.

Oh, who am I kidding? They're going to release like 100+ PSOne titles, announcer software-based PS2 BC for all PS3 models, and bring Gears of War to the PS3. :roll:

I, for one, can't fuckin' wait. Truth be told, they're all gonna suck ass this year. Not that I'm a cynic or anything.

[gunm]

Ah yeah, I forgot about Sony and MS doing their own motion control gimmicks. I dunno why they even bother. It's so late in the game and I know I for one am sick of that garbage. I don't know what the future of video game interaction is going to be, but motion control is not it--not for me anyways.

I'm sure they will both make like it's a bigger deal than it really is, of course.

I'm down for a new Forza, though.

[RelentlessRolento]

The only gimmick I've seen that has potential that hasn't been overdone yet is the R&D sony is doing with 3D... it's cheap/affordable to the public and it's mind blowing.

[DarkNessBear]

Man, even if it sucks this year - it can't be any worse than last years. Last years was boring and Nintendo's was embarrassing.

[RelentlessRolento]

Yeah... super shitty... Nintendos was so boring I started to ignore it for a while doing other things...

well... random news, but Patapon T-shirts in HOME, free Thurs... at least I can wear shit that actually I like alot in HOME... and salsa in them... >_<

[DarthPuma]

Why can't those damn coupons ever be used online? No GS in my area.

I am really hating mass effects combat.

[gunm]

Hm, I wonder how long it takes Amazon to get their download codes up for XBLA? I've been waiting for them to get Virtual On up so I can use my coupon/credit, but no luck yet.

[DarkNessBear]

Why can't those damn coupons ever be used online? No GS in my area.

I am really hating mass effects combat.
I'm with you on Mass Effects combat. The skill system and telling your comrades what to do is so bonked. I'm just pissed I'm a vanguard cause I never use skills, they are more trouble than they're worth - and the lack of zoom is a pain.

BUT, the story and dialogue is amazing (I'm playing through the game right now), it is a little too amazing at times though cause I get lost (especially if you havent played for a bit).

"The Xeculars are establishing protogonian fissures that the Gorinils are opposed of - this is why the Chiorokikios are fighting the Chorokoo's. They are using Propro's to push out the Chioro's home Kolablay and the Xeculars are following selling the protasim Orlo in hopes of achieving total Mass unity with the Narka x101."

*is confused, sits in the Codex menu for 50 minutes trying to figure out what the hell they just said*

[RelentlessRolento]

the real way to play Mass Effect is on PC. outside of squad control, I actually liked the combat.

[ninja dog]

but it's the same game on PC and there's so much auto-aim that you don't need mouse+kb. the inventory system is better though...

[The Crotch]

I, for one, can't fuckin' wait. Truth be told, they're all gonna suck ass this year. Not that I'm a cynic or anything.
Good E3s: the one where they announced Twilight Princess.
Bad E3s: all the other ones.
Solution: new Zelda every year. On every console. And PC.

It's foolproof, people.

[DarkNessBear]

Good E3s: the one where they announced Twilight Princess.
Bad E3s: all the other ones.
Solution: new Zelda every year. On every console. And PC.

It's foolproof, people.

A pokemon MMO would suffice.

[Mr. Beef]

At this point, I'm still not sure if Nintendo has a big enough grasp of the concept of "online," at least with the Wii. If they don't announce anything for the DS, then I'll be happy, since I'm fine with the current lineup they have.

[DarkNessBear]

I'm still waiting for my Teddiursa pokemaster.:lol:

[Mr. Beef]

...!

Remind me again tomorrow, and I'll get it to you, ok?

[Nelo Ice]

anyone get plants vs zombies? got it yesterday when they were giving out heavy weapon deluxe for pre-ordering and surprisingly it's been worth every penny
played it for 4 hours so far and review scores are great
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/plantsvszombies?q=plants

heres the demo if u want to check it out(its $20 on popcap but $10 on steam)
http://static.popcap.com/newsletters/pvz_early.php

edit: heres a link for the steam version
http://store.steampowered.com/app/3590/
btw damn steam and their $10 or less games/sales i almost always bite but luckily the games have been worth it

[DarkNessBear]

...!

Remind me again tomorrow, and I'll get it to you, ok?

Hells yea you rule.

Promise, no more Pokemon discussion after this point. :)

anyone get plants vs zombies? got it yesterday when they were giving out heavy weapon deluxe for pre-ordering and surprisingly it's been worth every penny
played it for 4 hours so far and review scores are great
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/plantsvszombies?q=plants

heres the demo if u want to check it out(its $20 on popcap but $10 on steam)
http://static.popcap.com/newsletters/pvz_early.php

btw damn steam and their $10 or less games/sales i almost always bite but luckily the games have been worth it

Wow, awesome score. I'll check it out, thanks.

[KingBroly]

Bombshell: http://kotaku.com/5242106/sony-now-publishing-ghostbusters-non+sony-releases-threatened

Sony is now publishing The Ghostbusters game

[RelentlessRolento]

crazy... don't care for the game but crazy... must be news from the Australia press event.

supposedly a different TV service is going to be added to PS3 as well... but don't now if it's AU only.

[KingBroly]

I think you might be missing something important here. What this means is that Sony is willing to buy exclusives now, and in turn, probably away from Microsoft to make them multiplatform.

[DarkNessBear]

Nah, I don't see that as Sony buying the exclusivity. But, just a way to bundle the game with the movie - Sony still owns the rights to Ghostbusters the movie right?

[KingBroly]

Yes, Sony owns the movie rights. It'd be pretty stupid of Sony (all branches) to not have a PS3/game/movie/remote bundle when it comes out.

[Maklershed]

Ugh now I fear E3. Are MS and Sony going to debut awful motion control options that will be forgotten in 6 months? I'd rather they just show some games.


I hate to say it but I can see MS going hard for gimmicky bullshit like motion control, trying to get a piece of Wii's action. It's not gonna work though. Sony and MS might as well face it, in the current iteration of the PS3/360, they're not going to grab the casual audience. They might as well focus on the core and duke it out in that realm.

Microsoft - PLEASE don't take up your E3 conference time with garbage like "You're in the Movies" :pray:

[h3llbring3r]

Bombshell: http://kotaku.com/5242106/sony-now-publishing-ghostbusters-non+sony-releases-threatened

Sony is now publishing The Ghostbusters game

Well, that sucks.

But what about the other versions? The fact there's no official word on them is worrying, but MCV say (and this is still unconfirmed) they'll still be published by Atari, albeit after they're delayed until "later in the year".

[hankmecrankme]

:applause: Good move Sony. Now get exclusive rights to game that I actually care about.

[KingBroly]

I hate to say it but I can see MS going hard for gimmicky bullshit like motion control, trying to get a piece of Wii's action. It's not gonna work though. Sony and MS might as well face it, in the current iteration of the PS3/360, they're not going to grab the casual audience. They might as well focus on the core and duke it out in that realm.

Microsoft - PLEASE don't take up your E3 conference time with garbage like "You're in the Movies" :pray:

"You're on TV"

You heard it here first.

[Maklershed]

Or how about "Urine Movies"? :whee:

[hankmecrankme]

I hope MS brings out their motion sensing shit. It'll end up next to the sweet Vision camera in the "unused peripherals" department.

[DarthPuma]

I'm with you on Mass Effects combat. The skill system and telling your comrades what to do is so bonked. I'm just pissed I'm a vanguard cause I never use skills, they are more trouble than they're worth - and the lack of zoom is a pain.

BUT, the story and dialogue is amazing (I'm playing through the game right now), it is a little too amazing at times though cause I get lost (especially if you havent played for a bit).

"The Xeculars are establishing protogonian fissures that the Gorinils are opposed of - this is why the Chiorokikios are fighting the Chorokoo's. They are using Propro's to push out the Chioro's home Kolablay and the Xeculars are following selling the protasim Orlo in hopes of achieving total Mass unity with the Narka x101."

*is confused, sits in the Codex menu for 50 minutes trying to figure out what the hell they just said*

I played soldier because I wanted to be able to use every weapon, and online it said they have regenerating health.

I'd like the combat more if there was a whole lot more Medical gel shit. It is a little more bearable now that I've put it on easy.

Anyone want to play Halo 3 tonight? After not really playing anything Halo related for a year, and playing shit like gears and COD, I'm really enjoying it.

[mykevermin]

Wait...people wanted to play Ghostbusters?

[hankmecrankme]

Not me.

I hope E3 brings the noise and the funk, because there isn't much I want this year outside of fighters. Not that I'm complaining too much about that.

[Maklershed]

Not me either.

[benjamouth]

I did, but I'm a sucker for that movie, if it goes PS3 timed exclusive I'll probably end up playing it a lot later than I'd intended.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Wait...people wanted to play Ghostbusters?
I'm kind of interested in it. But I have no plans to buy it for now since I have other games I want.

[depascal22]

It'll be good to hang back and clear the backlog while MS and Sony decide whether they want to be something they aren't.

[dallow]

Only exclusive in Europe.
NA will still get their slime on.

[benjamouth]

Anyone seen this story from the UK ?

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/79556/Knife-victim-wrote-his-killer-s-name-in-blood-

It's typical UK tabloid coverage but basically this dude from Germany was talking to a guy from the UK and his G/F on an Advanced Wars forum. German dude falls in love with the girlfriend, starts visiting the UK to stalk them, (why we let germans into the UK in the first place I don't know) they let him stay for a couple of nights ( serious lack of judgement) and he ends up stabbing the Uk guy.

So the moral of the story is don't let random people from Forums into your house, or if you do, make sure you make them promise that they won't stab you.

[manthing]

:drool: @ newest Red Dead Redemption screenshots.

I'll have to beat Revolver before it comes out.

[dallow]

I hope it plays differently from Revolver as I didn't like that game.

---

I've got a 'different car' bug and think I'm gonna trade in my car for an SLK. Test drove a few but UGH, they're almost all AUTOMATICS!!!
Really want a hard top but I don't think I can drive an automatic.

[StarKnightX]

A pokemon MMO would suffice.

I've always thought that a really cool pokemon game would be one where you actually fight as the pokemon themselves.

For anyone thats ever watched the show and played the games (which is probably just about everyone) I know I always found it kinda annoying how in the show the pokemon use all these different tactics when fighting like dodging and using the arena itself and stuff , but in the games you can't do anything like that , you just give commands and watch things unfold. I want to see a game where you play as the pokemon and get to run around the arena , fighting and dodging attacks , kind of like a action/fighting game.

[Maklershed]

dallow_bg .. put any more consideration of which system you're getting Sacred 2 for?

[corrosivefrost]

Anyone want to play Halo 3 tonight? After not really playing anything Halo related for a year, and playing shit like gears and COD, I'm really enjoying it.

CoD4 and Gears mp are not "shit".
Halo 3 mp is "shit".

[Maklershed]

You accidentally transposed Gears and Halo 3 there frostymang.

[red flare graf]

CAG is seriously lacking Patrick Batemans. Or Batemen?

[Maklershed]

:oops:

[dallow]

Mak.
I read the 360 review for it and sounded pretty buggy. (6.2, saves corrupted, though there's some questions about that). Waiting for a PS3 review.

[Maklershed]

Hmm, that doesnt sound promising. Hopefully the PS3 version is reviewed much better than that.

[dallow]

Dev said it was the lead console but i'm always wary.

Infamous is getting great reviews though. Way better than I expected.

[Maklershed]

PS3 = lead console?

And I hadn't been interested in Infamous but the closer we get to release the more I'm thinking it might be worth a purchase.

[dallow]

Yeah on ps3.

I think the demo for infamous will push me over the edge.

[Maklershed]

Interesting. It doesn't seem like there are two many multi-platform games that are developed on the PS3.

*note

[dallow]

Hmm, Cross Edge comes out the same day as inFamous.
Gonna have to wait just a bit on that one.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Cross Edge is out this month? I'm kind of interested in it but I think I'll wait for some reviews on that one.

[DarkNessBear]

Oh yea, isnt the Infamous demo activated today if you preordered it? I don't want to go to gamestop though to preorder something, it'd make them to happy in the pants.

[red flare graf]

Cross Edge is out this month? I'm kind of interested in it but I think I'll wait for some reviews on that one.

I find it hard to justify that game being on blu-ray.

[manthing]

dallow_bg:

Do you own either Aquanauts Holiday or Afrika?

[mykevermin]

dallow_bg:

you gonna stiff me for two fitty?

[Chibi_Kaji]

I find it hard to justify that game being on blu-ray.
As long as it's fun I couldn't care less what format it's on.

[dallow]

dallow_bg:

Do you own either Aquanauts Holiday or Afrika?No, as much as I've wanted them.
I really wish I hadn't bought Rhythm Tengoku for $50 or else I would have taken PA up on those two great deals they have on them now.
I've no doubt they're worth $30 each.

dallow_bg:

you gonna stiff me for two fitty?Oh shit man, I'm sorry!
I sent out 10 record/packages and could have sworn yours was one of them. Crap, it's probably still in my closet.
I'll check on that today.

[FriskyTanuki]

Got that Super Robot Taisen DS RPG today. I'm not a fan of the cardboard covers for these Atlus DS games since I prefer DS cases over GBA boxes.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Got that Super Robot Taisen DS RPG today. I'm not a fan of the cardboard covers for these Atlus DS games since I prefer DS cases over GBA boxes.
But the game does come in a DS case... It's just in the cardboard box along with the CD.

[FriskyTanuki]

I know. I'm saying that I'd rather not have the easily destroyed cardboard box containing the DS case just to hold a CD. It should just be an SD card in the DS case with the songs on there.

[gunm]

So how is it, Frisky? I'm hearing pretty good things about this particular SRT game and am interested in getting it at some point down the line.

[FriskyTanuki]

I don't know as I just got it a few hours ago. I've got other things to do first before I get around to playing it, like Dokapon Journey, Patapon 2, and Crimson Gem Saga.

[manthing]

No, as much as I've wanted them.
I really wish I hadn't bought Rhythm Tengoku for $50 or else I would have taken PA up on those two great deals they have on them now.
I've no doubt they're worth $30 each.


I nabbed Afrika.

My first PS3 import, yeah!

[Rei no Otaku]

So how is it, Frisky? I'm hearing pretty good things about this particular SRT game and am interested in getting it at some point down the line.
I'm enjoying it quite a bit.

[gunm]

I'm enjoying it quite a bit.


Ok, I really need a second opinion then. :lol: I kid. ;)

[Inf^Shini]

Someone sold a copy of Radiant Silvergun that's haunted by the ghost of awesomeness:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Haunted-Radiant-Silvergun-PLUS-Action-Replay_W0QQitemZ140315990452QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games_Games?hash=item20ab7c19b4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A13|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1 |293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Haunted-Radiant-Silvergun-PLUS-Action-Replay_W0QQitemZ140315990452QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games_Games?hash=item20ab7c19b4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7 C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

[DarthPuma]

CoD4 and Gears mp are not "shit".
Halo 3 mp is "shit".


I didn't mean that in that they were bad, shit was meant in the context of "stuff."

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Ugh....the PSP Go or whatever is going to be, like, Digital-Download only?

I don't like it.

[mykevermin]

Oh shit man, I'm sorry!
I sent out 10 record/packages and could have sworn yours was one of them. Crap, it's probably still in my closet.
I'll check on that today.

No worries.

Convince me why I shouldn't buy Afrika and Aquanaut's Holiday.

[RelentlessRolento]

I want Afrika and Aquanaut... always did.


just got back from shopping and got Patapon 2... came home, took a shit, dropped the manual in the toilet :lol:

oh well... at least it's the one game where the manual dosn't really matter since I'm downloading it anyway.

[FriskyTanuki]

You can read the virtual manual instead.

[RelentlessRolento]

You can read the virtual manual instead.


yeah, normally a thing like this would piss me off if I dropped a manual in the toilet but the virtual manual is there... i like having manuals for completest sake, but I try and not be anal.

oh and fuck yes!

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14320288/red-dead-redemption/videos/reddead_trl_wildwest_50509.html

it looks like GTAIV on horses, but to me that's a huge plus.

[Maklershed]

I literally just posted that in the OTT. Do you use twitter by any chance?

[RelentlessRolento]

no... i personally can't stand using twitter... it's not bad, just annoys me :lol:

i don't read twitters either.

[Maklershed]

Ah. I asked because Ryan O'Donnell just posted it on twitter.

[RelentlessRolento]

oh lol oh well lol

[jer7583]

All Digital downloads this week. Got Broken Steel, Space Invaders, and Defense Grid.

[Mr. Anderson]

Space Invaders Extreme is a great little game. I recommend it if anybody is on the fence.

[RelentlessRolento]

All Digital downloads this week. Got Broken Steel, Space Invaders, and Defense Grid.

if ur not too much of an ass, get Patapon 2 as well...

Space Invaders Extreme is a great little game. I recommend it if anybody is on the fence.

I want to get it but I'm actually holding out for the PSN release.

[Xavin]

Hm, I might have to get Space Invaders... looks cool, but I wasn't sure.

[Mr. Anderson]

I want to get it but I'm actually holding out for the PSN release.

I don't know if you're interested in trophies or playing on a TV, but the PSP version is really great. You could probably get it cheaper than the DD version, too.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Whats with the PSP getting all these fighters so suddenly? Tekken 6, Soul Caliber and now Capcom is bringing over Fate Unlimited Codes as a downloadable game.

[FriskyTanuki]

It's been getting fighters since the beginning, with Darkstalkers, Tekken 5: DR, SFA3, Power Stone Collection, and others.

I like Dokapon Journey as a good party board game, but not playing it for a few days makes me wish it had a DQ8-style recap option or the ability to jot down notes on something like in Phantom Hourglass since I couldn't remember what the hell was going on and let one of the AI's get even more of a lead on me. :-(

[RelentlessRolento]

Whats with the PSP getting all these fighters so suddenly? Tekken 6, Soul Caliber and now Capcom is bringing over Fate Unlimited Codes as a downloadable game.

I's had alot of fighters for a while... where u been?

[tiredfornow]

excuse me...

WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE SHARE THE INFAMOUS DEMO WITH ME?! :[

[refusedchaos]

excuse me...

WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE SHARE THE INFAMOUS DEMO WITH ME?! :[

same >_<

to those who are playing it, how is it?

[gunm]

I was going to mention this in the Free WoTC Magic Giveaway thread, but it got locked: received a little box in the mail today containing two decks of Planeswalker. Nice surprise since I missed out on the last giveaway.

Not sure what I'll play tonight, but mostly likely it will be Broken Steel.

Still a little annoyed Amazon hasn't offered up a DD for Virtual On yet. I wonder if I missed something on that one...

[RelentlessRolento]

wait... there's an infamous demo? how... where?