The Video Game Thread

[Clarity]

<p>I agree with the lack of new-gen especially since most staff is still appearing on last-gen. It's why I'm hopeful that Witcher 3 is gonna be good as it's new-gen only (and PC) </p><p> </p><p>

What it does mean is that I get more time to play the smaller indie games</p>

[D-Lyrium]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="gingerdilligaf" data-cite="gingerdilligaf" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Destiny is a fine example of an online game u cant play offline!Its a bit lazy 2 not offer the option</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's not, really though, is it? Destiny was always designed as an MMO. If you want to play Destiny offline, there's this little thing called Halo... <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p><p> </p><p> That's like saying "World of Warcraft doesn't have offline play, it's so lazy".</p><p> </p><p> It does suck that there aren't many offline multiplayer games outside of the sports/racing genre, but on the other hand... that's just old fashioned, these days. Splitscreen is a horrible abomination anyway. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p><p> </p><p> Oh, and hello from the... er... 'frontwoods' of Devon on my fibreoptic broadband. ¬_¬</p>

[Blackman]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Clarity" data-cite="Clarity" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What it does mean is that I get more time to play the smaller indie games</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Indy games are benefiting the most from the latest 'HD-version' craze. Good for them. People have time to try them out and some are indeed gems/works of art.</p>

[Fleisch]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="iruleall15" data-cite="iruleall15" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I work around games all day for a living. I must say you couldnt be more wrong on the consoles. You sound just too damn picky to please. Dragon Age was a game I get next to no negative reviews about it from my customers. The sports games are always gonna be the same... That will never change. GTA V I have yet to play online but the story mode is great to replay and game looks beautiful.<p> </p><p> </p><p> Forza Horizon 2 is bad? Umm no not even close. FH2 was a great change from Forza 5. Anyone who enjoys a racing game knows Forza games are very well done.</p><p> </p><p> Dying Light would have needed 2-3 disks. Not to mention you dont know the inner layers of it. Great game though but shouldnt be on last gen. To say next gen isnt lving up to the hype is beyond a false statement. These consoles have been out 2 years now. They need some time. How long until the PS3 and 360 got their bugs fixed? Not nearly as fast. These consoles are monsters and just need time for elite games to come out. But you seem real shallow on your games. Give Microsoft and Sony time to allow you to add pictures, music, ect to consoles. All in due time it will happen.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I work around criminals every day but it doesn't make me an expert thief or able to get away with murder so are you telling me that because you work around games all day your opinion is more validated than mine? <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I paid a lot of money for something I'm not entirely happy with so said as much - and I waited a year to do so! Like I said, I gave <span style="text-decoration:underline;">MY</span> opinion based on <span style="text-decoration:underline;">MY</span> experiences. If you or Theodore Giankolpolous of Nantwich are happy to spend £39.99 on a 360 version and then £49.99 on the One version because it "looks beautiful" then that's your choice. You earn that money, you spend it on what you like - go on you have my permission <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. I personally think £90 on 2 versions of a game is a bit of a con, and as a consumer I'm entitled to say as much.</p><p> </p><p> "Too damn picky"? For the money they charge you're damn right I'm picky! I don't believe I said Dragon Age was rubbish though, I said I got bored of it and didn't like melee combat. Glad your customers loved the game. Just because you say a game is "good" doesn't make it fact because I probably like a lot of games you might think are garbage and vice versa. Forza Horizon 2 is, in my opinion, garbage.</p><p> </p><p> "Shallow"? No - but thanks for the psycho analysis of my personality. Usually I gotta pay my therapist a lot of money for that sort of insight. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> My gameplay varies on my mood. Some days a decent shooter, some days an RPG or maybe even an arcade style game if I just want to kill 30 minutes. Simulation games, Strategy games anything that appeals to me on a given day - and has decent game play that can make me forget I just spent the last 8 or so hours trying to help put criminals in prison. Now go look up the word Shallow and see if it is defined as "Open to all aspects of a specific subject". What I lack is the ability to be entertained by the same rehashed games I've already played through just because it's all shiny and new on the Xbox One version.</p><p> </p><p> Alternatively you don't need to read the above and can consider me put in my place as the shallow, picky heathen I am. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Clarity]

<p>Got a question to ask. Does anyone know of any decent gaming YouTubers to watch. </p><p> </p><p>

Sometimes it's nice to just lay down on the sofa, plug an earphone into my tablet and watch someone else muck about on a game. </p><p> </p><p>

I already watch some of Scott Manleys Kerbal series, and Gophers Fallout but can anyone recommend anything</p>

[D-Lyrium]

If strategy gaming is your thing, then Quill18 is worth a watch. I also watch CohhCarnage on Twitch, but his Youtube is just recordings on his twitch streams, so might not be as much fun to watch 'pre-recorded' as it were.

 

TotalBiscuit is good for 'reviews' (though he'd hate me for calling them that ).

 

Jesse Cox is good for... er... being Jesse Cox.

[The Swanton825]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Clarity" data-cite="Clarity" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Got a question to ask. Does anyone know of any decent gaming YouTubers to watch. <p> </p><p> Sometimes it's nice to just lay down on the sofa, plug an earphone into my tablet and watch someone else muck about on a game. </p><p> </p><p> I already watch some of Scott Manleys Kerbal series, and Gophers Fallout but can anyone recommend anything</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Game Grumps can be a bit hit-or-miss at times, but they're generally pretty funny. Funhaus are also good, it's quite fun watching guys riff on awful PC games. He doesn't do them much anymore, but Spoony's playthrough of SWAT 4 is one of the funniest LP's I've ever watched. Spoony also has riffs of a couple employee training videos, which is actually much better than it sounds.</p><p> </p><p> I know I'm forgetting some, but those are the ones I watch the most.</p>

[packerman120]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="D-Lyrium" data-cite="D-Lyrium" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If strategy gaming is your thing, then Quill18 is worth a watch. I also watch CohhCarnage on Twitch, but his Youtube is just recordings on his twitch streams, so might not be as much fun to watch 'pre-recorded' as it were.<p> </p><p> TotalBiscuit is good for 'reviews' (though he'd hate me for calling them that <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />).</p><p> </p><p> Jesse Cox is good for... er... being Jesse Cox.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If we're talking about Twitch to YT, then I'd recommend DansGaming. Mainly a Twitch Guy, but he has some gold stuff on both.</p>

[D-Lyrium]

Eh, DansGaming I've never really liked. He just seems like a bit of a dick, and isn't good enough at the games he plays to compensate.

 

To be a good Twitch broadcaster IMO you've either got to be damn good at at least one genre of games, or a highly entertaining personality. Dan is neither, but he's successful so I guess other people disagree.

[Rickymex]

<p>There's Arumba for Europa Universalis and similar games.</p><p> </p><p>

One youtuber I really like is One F Jef. I find him to be just a cool guy.</p>

[Dragonmack]

So Witcher 3 should be unlocked now around the world. Whose already playing?

[tjb000]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dragonmack" data-cite="Dragonmack" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So Witcher 3 should be unlocked now around the world. Whose already playing?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I just got done playing for about 30 minutes or so. Just to get a taste of it. They unlocked it about an hour early and I dabbled with the settings for a bit. My single GTX 970 seems to be able to run the game very well with most settings on Ultra sans a few things and with HairWorks off. I tried turning HairWorks on, but framerate dropped quite a bit, expectedly even when slightly lowering other settings to compensate. Think I will play without HairWorks on even if it does add some nice hair (and other) physics to the game. Some people can't stand it though as it makes the hair look slightly more glossy for some reason.</p><p> </p><p> Digging the game so far. Granted, I'm only about 30 minutes in, but I'm already wanting to play more. I would have played longer but I was worried my GPU was getting too warm.</p><p> </p><p> Any idea what's too hot for a GPU? I JUST got this MSI Geforce GTX 970 Gaming 4G card, and it's definitely running warmer than my other GPU did (GTX 680). Not sure if it's because I'm running it too hard or if there's something wrong with it.</p>

[D-Lyrium]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tjb000" data-cite="tjb000" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I just got done playing for about 30 minutes or so. Just to get a taste of it. They unlocked it about an hour early and I dabbled with the settings for a bit. My single GTX 970 seems to be able to run the game very well with most settings on Ultra sans a few things and with HairWorks off. I tried turning HairWorks on, but framerate dropped quite a bit, expectedly even when slightly lowering other settings to compensate. Think I will play without HairWorks on even if it does add some nice hair (and other) physics to the game. Some people can't stand it though as it makes the hair look slightly more glossy for some reason.<p> </p><p> Digging the game so far. Granted, I'm only about 30 minutes in, but I'm already wanting to play more. I would have played longer but I was worried my GPU was getting too warm.</p><p> </p><p> Any idea what's too hot for a GPU? I JUST got this MSI Geforce GTX 970 Gaming 4G card, and it's definitely running warmer than my other GPU did (GTX 680). Not sure if it's because I'm running it too hard or if there's something wrong with it.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I installed it overnight, just imported my save and messed around with settings, have an appointment now, but when I get back, the hunt is on, baby! (Or er, *not* on hopefully, but you know what I mean).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> My 780 handles the game on mostly-high just fine, rarely goes over 80.</p><p> </p><p> Generally speaking 65-75 is 'normal', anything in the 80s is high, but acceptable. Anything over 90 is too hot, needs attention. Different cards vary a bit in what they consider normal, but the same rules probably apply once you get to 90+. Celsius, obvs.</p>

[Blackman]

<p>Got the game, but won't be playing until I finish Witcher 2 again, or somehow watch the movies on youtube. And there will be patches in a month or so, so there's that.</p><p> </p><p>

I started another session of CKII (HIP mod) and enjoying it a lot so far. Sometimes it's a pain to determine how to roleplay characters. Now I was playing a humble character that was neither ambitious nor content. Would he press the claim of a dynasty member to annex Aquilaine? I had lots of bad luck in the battlefield duels, my best warriors getting slain by lesser heretics (even though the deck was stacked in my favor, damnit). Anyhow: the game has come quite far and if you think about what it is now - with the mod and the various amounts of DLC - it almost seems like the best game ever (barring OF COURSE Baldur's Gate II... and maybe Ocarina of Time). And a playthrough is immense. I played for 2 days straight and I'm only in 1020 with 400 years to go.</p>

[Fleisch]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dragonmack" data-cite="Dragonmack" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So Witcher 3 should be unlocked now around the world. Whose already playing?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Spent an hour this morning on it before I went out and have to say I'm enjoying it so far... got randomly attacked by a pack of wild dogs (6 I think) and almost died but love the fact that there could be danger anywhere you turn. Bought a better sword too.</p><p> </p><p> Will probably give it a decent go this afternoon and try to level up.</p>

[D-Lyrium]

Bahaha, I'm not sure if it changes based on the route you took in W2, but the name Geralt gives his horse is genius.

 

And there's an in-game CCG. I'm sold. Not the first game to do it, obviously, but it's better than the dice.

 

Edit: Not so keen on the 'meditate and it only takes some alcohol to replenish every alchemical thing you have equipped' thing though. I mean, sure, it's convenient and saves on farming materials, but it makes no bloody sense. I might be the only one, but I preferred it when you had to work a bit to make bombs and potions and stuff.

[moon_lit_tears]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>There's Arumba for Europa Universalis and similar games.<p> </p><p> One youtuber I really like is One F Jef. I find him to be just a cool guy.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I dind't know of him till my other half started watching him.</p><p> </p><p> If you still want YouTubers. Depending on the game. </p><p> I like Northernlion he does a few games mostly Isaac though, then there is ..</p><p> </p><p> Nerd cubed...https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialNerdCubed</p><p> </p><p> HcBailey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HCBailly" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/user/HCBailly</a> This guy does more old school nintendo stuff which I like and if that's your thing he and ChuggaConroy are two that I like.</p><p> </p><p> Then there is one more. who does a bit of everything I guess. Grimmith <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GrimithR" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/user/GrimithR</a></p>

[tjb000]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="D-Lyrium" data-cite="D-Lyrium" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I installed it overnight, just imported my save and messed around with settings, have an appointment now, but when I get back, the hunt is on, baby! (Or er, *not* on hopefully, but you know what I mean).<p> </p><p> </p><p> My 780 handles the game on mostly-high just fine, rarely goes over 80.</p><p> </p><p> Generally speaking 65-75 is 'normal', anything in the 80s is high, but acceptable. Anything over 90 is too hot, needs attention. Different cards vary a bit in what they consider normal, but the same rules probably apply once you get to 90+. Celsius, obvs.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for the info. I'll keep a better eye on my temp next time. Perhaps I was just paranoid with it being a new card. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Gotta get a few things done here around the apartment, but it's game time when I get done. Very excited to jump back in. I only hope it was just paranoia about my GPU or I'll be crushed. <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Clarity]

Im slightly tempted by the XB1 version of Farming Sim, but really loathed to pay £40 for it

[D-Lyrium]

If you've not played Witcher 1/2 but are planning on (/are) playing Witcher 3, here's a pretty good guide to what's gone on before, that doesn't spoil the new game. It's not 100% accurate, but gets the general info out there in a pretty easy-to-read format, IMO:

 

http://kotaku.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-world-of-the-witcher-1704506152

 

(Should be obvious but: the above was not written by me. Although given the writing style, it pretty much could've been).

 

Edit: It does actually have a spoiler for the end of the prologue (the White Orchard section), but it doesn't give away anything that you wouldn't have already figured was going to happen if you knew who Ciri was.

[denzil85]

<p>Has anyone been playing Life Is Strange? I know episodic games won't be to everyone's taste, but Dontnod is doing some interesting things with the gameplay: decisions made have an impact on how the story develops, to an extent at least.</p><p> </p><p>

Episode 3 came out yesterday and left a pretty big cliffhanger...the next six weeks or so are going to feel like a long time!</p>

[MorenoKing24]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="denzil85" data-cite="denzil85" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Has anyone been playing Life Is Strange? I know episodic games won't be to everyone's taste, but Dontnod is doing some interesting things with the gameplay: decisions made have an impact on how the story develops, to an extent at least.<p> </p><p> Episode 3 came out yesterday and left a pretty big cliffhanger...the next six weeks or so are going to feel like a long time!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I watched some streams of episode 3, had not heard anything about this game previously.</p><p> </p><p> Safe to say that episode 3 really hooked me in, but I am going to wait until all 5 episodes are out before picking them up. I spoiled the episode 3 cliffhanger for myself by watching, but I still think it will be a great game to play once it is all finished and available.</p>

[RayW]

Has anyone here played Ghost Control Inc? I bought it when it first came out buy only got around to playing it last night. I'm having a blast playing it, at the moment, but I fear it's going to become incredibly repetitive and I'm going to give up on it... Has anyone had a prolonged game on this? I just bought the second HQ in my game so I'm hoping that'll inject some extra things to do into my game (there's only so many times I can go back to the same park and fight the same ghosts lol).

[Moe Hunter]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="denzil85" data-cite="denzil85" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Has anyone been playing Life Is Strange? I know episodic games won't be to everyone's taste, but Dontnod is doing some interesting things with the gameplay: decisions made have an impact on how the story develops, to an extent at least.<p> </p><p> Episode 3 came out yesterday and left a pretty big cliffhanger...the next six weeks or so are going to feel like a long time!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I love Life is Strange, so damn good. I finished Ep3 last night and I'm still reeling. Now I'm watching a stream from Marc Chambers (Low Budget FM, OG Kings of Podcasting) play through it. I agree it's gonna be a long six weeks, even with Arkham Knight coming out in the meantime.</p>

[Fleisch]

So I figured I would now give my opinions of the Witcher 3 (which is taking over every spare minute I have!)

 

I am loving the game, sure there are a few little annoyances, but I don't want to focus on negatives when the game has so many more positives that make you shrug off any little glitch you may find. I've failed 2 side quests so far, but to be honest, the 2 I failed I didn't really care about the mission in the first place and was just using them as a potential for some more coin. I'm trying not to give spoilers away too much, but I will say this, if you are going to play Gwent, do so before you get too far into the story because one of the people I was supposed to win a unique card from has died (I won't say who as there are plenty of people you need to win cards from). It annoyed me as I now can't realistically complete the "Collect them All" Quest. Also, others based on your actions will no longer be available to play due to some of your actions during the main (or side) quests pissing them off.

 

I've not traveled to the Island of Skelige yet so don't know what that will have to offer, mainly because Velen and Novrigad have taken up all my time exploring, and I've still not found everything yet! Today i plan on exploring the South Eastern corner of Velen and seeing what I can uncover. For me, this is probably now my favourite game out because it has grabbed my full attention to the point I don't realise anything going on around me in real life.

 

Oh yeah, and I've found 2 brothels...