The Video Game Thread

[D-Lyrium]

<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>The game is gorgeous and combat looks spectacular. Space Stations feel more alive, and the whole place feels dangerous.. Its something I've not seen from No Mans Sky, so im not gonna bash it anymore, I'm just gonna play more Elite</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's basically the conclusion I came to also. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> I Elite probably did quite well out of players returning to it after being disappointed by NMS.</p><p> </p><p> Also...</p><p> </p><p> </p><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>In other news, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is out next Tuesday. That won't massively disappoint me, right?<p> </p><p> ...right?</p><p> </p><p> <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> No need to worry about that. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> I'm only 3 hours in according to Steam (so, probably 1.5-2 hours of actual gameplay if you ignore reloading and watching the full intro cinematic) but so far it seems even better than Human Revolution in relation to the open world 'many routes to the goal' feel the original had. I'm well aware it probably won't always be like that and there will be scripted or linear segments because it's a modern game, but so far I'm absolutely loving it.</p><p> </p><p> I'm sure the stereotypical eastern european accents will get annoying eventually (there are some genuine Slavic voices in there though, which is nice), but for now they're ok and the writing is pretty good.</p><p> </p><p> David Sarif isn't the same without Stephen Shellen's voice though. <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> The reasons behind it are understandable of course but... yeah... let's not get into that.</p>

[Jaysin]

Thanks to the latest Humble Bundle, I was able to get Remember Me and a slew of other games for PS3.

 

Remember Me has been pretty fun so far. Combat is unimaginative so far, but the finishers are pretty awesome and it's coupled with a cyberpunk storyline that's making me happy as heck.

[bigtplaystew]

Elite Dangerous is a great game! I didnt buy it yet but its on sale on XB1 so im thinking ill get i to it. Just looks like a massive time sink, which is a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it. Im surprised with all the bashing of No Mans Sky none of those players looked to the Starpoint Gemini series, of which Im a huge fan. It has all the exploration NMS promised and its not as hardcore or "griefy" as Elite Dangerous. The new game is in alpha and still needs a lot of work but I picked up Starpoint Gemini 2 on sale for like 10 bucks and played the crap out of it.

[Blackman]

I caved and bought StreetFighter V for 26, which is a decent price, but I was probably better off not doing it as - for a casual fan like me - there's just not much difference between Ultra and this.

[Celuwyn]

<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>It (the series) predates Freelancer by at least a decade</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah I know, but the first Elite was not in 3D like Freelancer, Freelancer "was" THE space opera game for a time (in 3D)</p>

[Clarity]

Yeah I know, but the first Elite was not in 3D like Freelancer, Freelancer "was" THE space opera game for a time (in 3D)

 

I played Freelancer to death back when it came out..

 

Had my first 'Grrrrr' moment in Elite. Found a decent set of systems to trade between and getting about 30k a trip.. I then see a 100k trip to get some machinery for them.. Bargain I think..

 

Getting to that system, and I cant find the planet i need to land on.. Turns out that I haven't scanned the system and everything is unexplored.. I go through planet after planet and when I get to the final one..... INTERDICTED

 

I go in all guns blazing and doing pretty well, until he figures out that im a slow bugger and gets behind me.. I fire up my FSD drive to get away but get blown up mere seconds from escaping...

 

Cargo lost... Planet not found

[shawn michaels]

Oh man, Freelancer was great. I still have it somewhere, maybe it's time for another go, later on. I did play it like last year or so, again.

[Celuwyn]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shawn michaels 82" data-cite="shawn michaels 82" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Oh man, Freelancer was great. I still have it somewhere, maybe it's time for another go, later on. I did play it like last year or so, again.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> There is a multiplayer mod, Discovery, it's great</p>

[shawn michaels]

There is a multiplayer mod, Discovery, it's great

 

Really? I had no idea. Guess it's still a popular game, then.

[gingerdilligaf]

Anyone played the pes 2017 demo yet?I cant stop now i started & got no interest in fifa 17. EA is snagging all the licenses they can get but pes is actually coming back & plays like a dream. I played pes since 95 then switched to fifa but after a couple of hours on the pes demo i lost all intetest in fifa

[steesh07]

<p>I'lol probably give it a try over the next few days, FIFA has become stagnant over the past years and I really am losing interest.</p><p>

Has anyone tried the Battlefield 1 open beta, thoughts and opinions? I'm not a fan of it to be fair, too much spawn camping and I am terrible at it despite being okay on Battlefield 4, for the life of me I cannot see anyone and constantly get shot from behind or sniped.</p>

[Clarity]

<p>With the inclusion of story mode, this is the first year in forever that i actually have an interest in fifa.</p><p> </p><p>

I have EA Access so i'll hit up the trial before deciding</p>

[Blackman]

<p>I've always been a PES-lover and last year's edition was pretty sweet. Haven't played the demo yet but I probably will soon.</p><p> </p><p>

The story mode in FIFA will basically be a BeAPro-mode with cutscenes. It will be better because of it but it'll still be unwanted given you want to play with the whole team. Unless the AI suddenly became good.</p>

[shawn michaels]

I've always been a PES-lover and last year's edition was pretty sweet. Haven't played the demo yet but I probably will soon.

 

The story mode in FIFA will basically be a BeAPro-mode with cutscenes. It will be better because of it but it'll still be unwanted given you want to play with the whole team. Unless the AI suddenly became good.

 

I beg to disagree.

[Fleisch]

Neither Fifa or PES appeal to me this year so it'll be the first year I don't get either.

 

EA have become lazy with Fifa and expect us to buy the same rubbish every year. The new engine is only going to really be obvious when playing "The Journey" (maybe on replays too) which will be played through once. Why would you want to repeat the story again? Pointless waste of disc space that could have been used for the one thing Fifa fans have been crying out for for years, the ability to play a full manager career online with friends. I hate Ultimate team as it is just a con to get idiots to part with hundreds of pounds in real money to eventually get... no one of any significance. Basically (like the pointless womens "mode" last year) The Journey is just a gimmick that fans will become bored with very quickly, before realising they are stuck with Fifa 2016 in a shiny new shell but with all the nonsensical BS from previous games like being hacked down in the box right in front of the referee and not being awarded a penalty before tackling an opposing player and giving away a free kick because your shirt lightly touched his.

 

Until Microsoft give Xbox One owners the same rights Sony do for it's PS4 owners on PES in terms of being able to download the "real" data for the game, I have zero interest in a cluster of real and fictional teams and players. Besides, their game modes are horrendous.

[Blackman]

In PES's defense, I always loved the Master League. It might lack depth but it's exciting to watch your team grow. Maybe one day they can work in a full manager mode, but you might be underestimating how difficult that could be and how little the mainstream interest would be (unless it's as shallow as it is right now).

[Fleisch]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In PES's defense, I always loved the Master League. It might lack depth but it's exciting to watch your team grow. Maybe one day they can work in a full manager mode, but you might be underestimating how difficult that could be and how little the mainstream interest would be (unless it's as shallow as it is right now).</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh I do understand how difficult it would be to get a full manager mode due to Fifa tying up a huge majority of the licences, however I just don't like the mix of real and fake players and teams and can't get myself immersed in the game because of it. If they went with an all fake option then I could probably get into it but not a mix.</p>

[Blackman]

Don't get me wrong. I'd be frustrated as well. It's just that... I don't know the players with the exception of the elite - which are always in the game. I wouldn't know the difference. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I always start with the default fake players of Konami. They have a certain charm to them, and it feels like a complete team.

[Clarity]

<p>EA are obviously trying to compete with 2K's MyCareer mode, but if The Journey doesn't force you into set circumstances on set teams then I think it would do well..</p><p> </p><p>

I'd love to see a mode like that appear on their NHL games.</p><p> </p><p>

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I've had the trial installed on my Xbox for Ark for a while now and only played it a little. Whats very interesting (and annoyed the PC players a lot) is that while the game is in Game Preview/Early Access, they have released a full price expansion pack for it that's roughly the same price as The Witcher 3's Blood & Wine.</p>

[Celuwyn]

<p>So, a "gameplay trailer" for the next Mass Effect was released.</p><p> </p><p>

The character open 4 doors, jump with the jetpack.. and it's all.</p>

[Dave_Scott]

TWD Season 3 coming in November! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[Blackman]

Just heard some news that does brighten my year as a gamer. The HD editions of the first Bioshocks are free for all Steam owners upon release this week. I was just planning a replay of those (I'm gonna skip Infinite: just didn't like it compared to the others despite it looking beautiful).

[BHK1978]

TWD Season 3 coming in November! :D

 

That sucks because my computer will probably not be able to play it if it has the same specs as Batman.

[Blackman]

<p><a href="https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/sentinels-of-the-multiverse-5-pack" rel="external nofollow">https://www.bundlestars.com/en/bundle/sentinels-of-the-multiverse-5-pack</a></p><p> </p><p>

I already have the game, but if you guys can get 5 people together this is a great value pack. The game comes highly recommended by Adam, so that's a great reference. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

I'm also open to playing some multiplayer games if they've released the MP patch by now.</p>

[Dave_Scott]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That sucks because my computer will probably not be able to play it if it has the same specs as Batman.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm not sure how one can enjoy playing on a PC. Like I know some are really big but isn't it more fun to watch on a really big TV and play on console? I play on PS4 because I cant afford computers anywhere near good enough to run games like TWD.</p>