The Video Game Thread

[Clarity]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Macca316" data-cite="Macca316" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I usually use the wrong side of the road as my personal overtaking lane... doesn't always work what with people not getting the memo and driving on the wrong side of the road.<p> </p><p> Also ever tried to just drive normally following the rules of the road? I did it to test myself with the highlight being that I basically got stuck in virtual traffic for 20 f'n mins...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I would love GTA to have a speed limiter that keeps you to the speed limit. Then if you get fed up, you can quickly press a button and put your foot down.</p><p> </p><p> Sometimes it's just nice to cruise and not worry about how hard I'm pressing R2</p>

[Macca316]

<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>I would love GTA to have a speed limiter that keeps you to the speed limit. Then if you get fed up, you can quickly press a button and put your foot down.<p> </p><p> Sometimes it's just nice to cruise and not worry about how hard I'm pressing R2</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> agreed.</p>

[The Swanton825]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Macca316" data-cite="Macca316" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I usually use the wrong side of the road as my personal overtaking lane... doesn't always work what with people not getting the memo and driving on the wrong side of the road.<p> </p><p> Also ever tried to just drive normally following the rules of the road? I did it to test myself with the highlight being that I basically got stuck in virtual traffic for 20 f'n mins...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've tried, but my desire to cause massive damage to world around me always wins out.</p>

[Macca316]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've tried, but my desire to cause massive damage to world around me always wins out.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> ohh watch youself mate, if you so much as knock over a plant pot irl and the media get hold of that post they'll blame "dem violent video games" as the cause for all that wanton destruction...</p>

[The Swanton825]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Macca316" data-cite="Macca316" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>ohh watch youself mate, if you so much as knock over a plant pot irl and the media get hold of that post they'll blame "dem violent video games" as the cause for all that wanton destruction...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Eh, I come from a rural, gun-owning, Republican family, the media will screw me over no matter what. <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Plus I've got better things to do with my life than hurt others.</p>

[FlameSnoopy]

Just finished GTA V myself today. Loaned it from my brother and been playing every now and then. The shooting in the game is terrible and Scarface like, but the story and driving (for example) were way better than vanilla GTA 4.

[moon_lit_tears]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="guyver3" data-cite="guyver3" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The thing I love about pokemon is I can play most of them on my phone I've got fire red emerald and crystal <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> I wish thy'd do that for IOS. I hate playing games on my phone. Having some vision issues a bigger screen such as a tablet really is better, but I've not found an android tablet I'm willing to get rid of an iPad for. ;(</p><p> </p><p> It makes me want to get a new 3dsXL just to play pokemon. I playes since the original gameboy games and I miss them. The last I owned was the first Black/white game but wound up getting rid of it due to a move. ;(</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> On a different not. If anyone plays The Binding of Isaac *can't wait for rebirth btw* There is a game out on steam that's something like it called A wizards lizard. It looks interesting and I'm thinking of picking it up soonish.</p>

[The Swanton825]

I wish thy'd do that for IOS. I hate playing games on my phone. Having some vision issues a bigger screen such as a tablet really is better, but I've not found an android tablet I'm willing to get rid of an iPad for. ;(

 

It makes me want to get a new 3dsXL just to play pokemon. I playes since the original gameboy games and I miss them. The last I owned was the first Black/white game but wound up getting rid of it due to a move. ;(

 

 

 

 

 

On a different not. If anyone plays The Binding of Isaac *can't wait for rebirth btw* There is a game out on steam that's something like it called A wizards lizard. It looks interesting and I'm thinking of picking it up soonish.

 

Fire Emblem Awakening, Etrian Odyssey Untold, MegaTen IV, Mario 3D World, Inazuma Eleven, Project X Zone & Pushmo are also good incentive to get a 3DS.

 

I've never played Binding of Isaac, is it as pretentious as other indie darlings (Braid, for instance)?

[moon_lit_tears]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fire Emblem Awakening, Etrian Odyssey Untold, MegaTen IV, Mario 3D World, Inazuma Eleven, Project X Zone & Pushmo are also good incentive to get a 3DS.<p> </p><p> I've never played Binding of Isaac, is it as pretentious as other indie darlings (Braid, for instance)?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't think so.</p><p> </p><p> Best option. YouTube Northernlion plays the binding of Isaac. You have about 850 episodes to choose.</p><p> </p><p> It's a dungeon crawling twin stick shooter. </p><p> </p><p> It's not for everyone, but it's addictive and fun, if you enjoy Roguelikes</p>

[Macca316]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Eh, I come from a rural, gun-owning, Republican family, the media will screw me over no matter what. <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> Plus I've got better things to do with my life than hurt others.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Fair play to you then lol... Do you play online with GTA 5 at all if so whats the console you play on?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fire Emblem Awakening, Etrian Odyssey Untold, MegaTen IV, Mario 3D World, Inazuma Eleven, Project X Zone & Pushmo are also good incentive to get a 3DS.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'd add Bravely Default and Pokemon X and Y to that list too.</p>

[Jaysin]

I just finished Assassin's Creed IV and I must say it was a fun experience. Meeting all these pirates I grew up being so fascinated by and fighting along side and against them. Edward is probably my favorite protagonist from the AC series. He was such a fun character throughout the entire game. I hope I have the funds for a PS4 and Unity when it comes out in October.

 

I got excited about the prospects of other time periods they hinted at in the game, particularly the old west, Viking era and feudal Japan. It'd be awesome if those are explored after Unity.

[Blackman]

So the fabled Steam Summer Sales are supposed to begin today. Not much on my list, though I'd like a PC replay of Resident Evil 4/5 and would pick those up if -75%. Maybe the latest Civ5 DLC, or something that's just really well-priced. The new Thief? Other than that, I'm not terribly excited about the whole thing.

[The Swanton825]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moon_lit_tears" data-cite="moon_lit_tears" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't think so.<p> </p><p> Best option. YouTube Northernlion plays the binding of Isaac. You have about 850 episodes to choose.</p><p> </p><p> It's a dungeon crawling twin stick shooter. </p><p> </p><p> It's not for everyone, but it's addictive and fun, if you enjoy Roguelikes</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'll probably get either during the summer sale or the Christmas one then.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Macca316" data-cite="Macca316" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fair play to you then lol... Do you play online with GTA 5 at all if so whats the console you play on?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've played a little online, but I've never really been big on much more than local co-op. I even solo the MMOs I play.</p>

[Dawn]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I just finished Assassin's Creed IV and I must say it was a fun experience. Meeting all these pirates I grew up being so fascinated by and fighting along side and against them. Edward is probably my favorite protagonist from the AC series. He was such a fun character throughout the entire game. I hope I have the funds for a PS4 and Unity when it comes out in October.<p> </p><p> I got excited about the prospects of other time periods they hinted at in the game, particularly the old west, Viking era and feudal Japan. It'd be awesome if those are explored after Unity.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> An old west AC?</p><p> </p><p> DUDE.</p><p> THAT.</p><p> WAS.</p><p> THE.</p><p> MOST.</p><p> AWESOME.</p><p> AC.</p><p> IDEA.</p><p> EVER.</p>

[The Swanton825]

<p>OK, finally finished Mass Effect 3. And its ending is the video game equivalent to End of Evangelion. Basically the last ten minutes are nothing but a bunch of existentialist bullshit that barely makes any sense, even with the Extended Cut and all the DLC. TBH, I can't think of one time I ever enjoyed the ending to any work of fiction, so maybe it's just me, but I still love the rest of the game (though it could have used a few more months of polish) and the rest of the series.</p><p> </p><p>

I think Mass Effect is a series everyone should give a try, just understand that the ending isn't very satisfying and it really needs the DLC to be complete (which is also BS). I'll still buy the next game, I mean come on, what could really go wrong? They make another Dragon Age II? </p><p> </p><p>

...forget I said anything.</p><p> </p><p>

(Wait, I liked DA2...)</p>

[Rickymex]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OK, finally finished Mass Effect 3. And its ending is the video game equivalent to End of Evangelion. Basically the last ten minutes are nothing but a bunch of existentialist bullshit that barely makes any sense, even with the Extended Cut and all the DLC. TBH, I can't think of one time I ever enjoyed the ending to any work of fiction, so maybe it's just me, but I still love the rest of the game (though it could have used a few more months of polish) and the rest of the series.<p> </p><p> I think Mass Effect is a series everyone should give a try, just understand that the ending isn't very satisfying and it really needs the DLC to be complete (which is also BS). I'll still buy the next game, I mean come on, what could really go wrong? They make another Dragon Age II? </p><p> </p><p> ...forget I said anything.</p><p> </p><p> (Wait, I liked DA2...)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Funny thing is I just finished my second playthrough (first warrior/circle, then mage/templars) of DA2 and can't wait for the DA3. I hope we get some resolution to the Warden/Morrigan god child. I hope he ends up as the protagonist of DA4 or something and has Warden, Hawke, and The Inquisitor as his backup. It probably won't happen but the idea is just badass.</p><p> </p><p> I also found Carver more interesting than Bethany as there really wasn't much of a relationship between Hawke and Bethany. Carver at least has that living in the shadow angst thing going while Bethany doesn't really have much apart from informed respect that doesn't really come through.</p>

[The Swanton825]

<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>Funny thing is I just finished my second playthrough (first warrior/circle, then mage/templars) of DA2 and can't wait for the DA3. I hope we get some resolution to the Warden/Morrigan god child. I hope he ends up as the protagonist of DA4 or something and has Warden, Hawke, and The Inquisitor as his backup. It probably won't happen but the idea is just badass.<p> </p><p> I also found Carver more interesting than Bethany as there really wasn't much of a relationship between Hawke and Bethany. Carver at least has that living in the shadow angst thing going while Bethany doesn't really have much apart from informed respect that doesn't really come through.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh dear God I hated Carver, he just wouldn't...stop...whining! I get that he had inferiority problems, but for ****'s sake there were more important things going on than his big brother being better than him.</p>

[Rickymex]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Oh dear God I hated Carver, he just wouldn't...stop...whining! I get that he had inferiority problems, but for ****'s sake there were more important things going on than his big brother being better than him.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I was playing as the sister and it was just fun being a dick to him until he learned to get over his inferiority. Plus since I barely used him in the first chapter and he only accompanied me for the Legacy DLC his whining didn't irritate me as much.</p>

[Blackman]

Hate is a strong emotion (which also leads to the dark side), but I can safely say I disliked - no, STRONGLY disliked - pretty much everything about DA2. I am not that excited about the next one, though there's little else to be excited about atm.

[The Swanton825]

<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>Hate is a strong emotion (which also leads to the dark side), but I can safely say I disliked - no, STRONGLY disliked - pretty much everything about DA2. I am not that excited about the next one, though there's little else to be excited about atm.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I choose to be cautiously optimistic about Inquisition. My biggest concern is whether or not BioWare can make an fun open world to explore without hurting the story aspects. Bethesda sure as hell can't (except the lore materials, seriously, the writer of those things should be writing the rest of the game).</p>

[Blackman]

If you want to play something 'Dragon'-worthy, I still have a betakey for <strong>Divinity: Original Sin</strong>. Last 10 days, and the version is practically the finished build. If you're serious about it, please pm me and I'll give it away. Give it away. Give it away. Now.

[Clarity]

Interestingly.. Titanfall is free (for 48 hours) on Origin

[The Swanton825]

<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>If you want to play something 'Dragon'-worthy, I still have a betakey for <strong>Divinity: Original Sin</strong>. Last 10 days, and the version is practically the finished build. If you're serious about it, please pm me and I'll give it away. Give it away. Give it away. Now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've played a bit of the game, and all I can say about what I played is that it's a role-player's paradise.</p>

[i effin rule]

GMG has some decent sales on Zombie games.

 

http://www.greenmangaming.com/zombie-feastival/

[RKOwnage]

On Humble, you guys think the main Square Enix bundle is worth it if I already have a ton of games that I haven't played? I've played none of the games in the entire bundle except that I bought Deus Ex and Deus Ex: Human Revolution from the Steam sale.