The Video Game Thread

[Blackman]

I only played Prince of Persia for 360 (the '08 version). Or I think it was that version. Not a bad game by any means, but some (albeit not mindless) platforming, which I dislike in general. Not recommended, but that might just be me.

[The Swanton825]

I only played Prince of Persia for 360 (the '08 version). Or I think it was that version. Not a bad game by any means, but some (albeit not mindless) platforming, which I dislike in general. Not recommended, but that might just be me.

 

If you dislike platforming, what made you want to play Prince of Persia? The whole series is like, 70% platforming.

[D-Lyrium]

To be fair, Swanton has a point. That's like not liking the X-Com reboot because it's got aliens in it. ¬_¬

[Mammoth]

My fears that Watch Dog would be horribly overrated have been appeased; the game deserves every award and all the praise it has gotten. Really enjoyed everything I've done so far, and I've only done a couple of actual missions. Most of my time has been spent outside of missions just exploring the environment, and there's plenty to do. I can't quite believe how entertaining it is just to get into a police chase and turn the barriers on as you whiz past. xD

[Blackman]

<p>Well, I mentioned it might just be me. <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 knew the base of it was platforming, but I thought it would be more action-adventure-oriented. Combat was pretty stale anyway. But I played it because those were my active trading-days, where I basically traded games for other games through mail (as we lack a rental service). I played most decently rated games back then.</p>

[Clarity]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mammoth" data-cite="Mammoth" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>My fears that Watch Dog would be horribly overrated have been appeased; the game deserves every award and all the praise it has gotten. Really enjoyed everything I've done so far, and I've only done a couple of actual missions. Most of my time has been spent outside of missions just exploring the environment, and there's plenty to do. I can't quite believe how entertaining it is just to get into a police chase and turn the barriers on as you whiz past. xD</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Wait a minute... Watch Dogs isn't out yet <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[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>Well, I mentioned it might just be me. <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> I knew the base of it was platforming, but I thought it would be more action-adventure-oriented. Combat was pretty stale anyway. But I played it because those were my active trading-days, where I basically traded games for other games through mail (as we like a rental service). I played most decently rated games back then.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah, I did something similar around that time. That's actually how I got into wrestling.</p>

[Mammoth]

<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>Wait a minute... Watch Dogs isn't out yet <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></div></blockquote><p> I know a guy who knows a guy who is married to this other guys sister. No, just kidding. I have absolutely zero idea why it was delivered today, but the place I pre-ordered it (thegamecollection.net) shipped it yesterday and I don't know if they thought the courier was really slow or something but I got it today. </p>

[Clarity]

Nice.. I've got to go get mine Tuesday, but i've got that week off so plenty of time.. I do know that Media Cows on YouTube seem to have a copy and played it.. It does look ok

[Mammoth]

<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>Nice.. I've got to go get mine Tuesday, but i've got that week off so plenty of time.. I do know that Media Cows on YouTube seem to have a copy and played it.. It does look ok</div></blockquote><p> Anyone into GTA and/or Assassin's Creed will love it, it's like a mix of the two of them. Plus, you have things like an ability tree where you can buy new abilities in different categories, you can craft new items by collecting chemicals and electronics and the map is <strong>huge</strong>. The only downfall I can find so far is the driving because - believe it or not - it's worse than GTA. As I said before though, just travelling around is a real blast. When you've got your smartphone out it gives you a little bit of information on people as you walk past them and it's the little things like someone being described as "Transgender" which really make it fun. xD</p>

[Jaysin]

The game that has been soaking up all my time lately has been Hearthstone. I just can't stop. I'm not all that great at it, but I've put together two solid decks, a Druid and a Priest deck.

[Blackman]

<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>The game that has been soaking up all my time lately has been Hearthstone. I just can't stop. I'm not all that great at it, but I've put together two solid decks, a Druid and a Priest deck.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I like it as well. Love the lack of chat in-game, as some people can be real dicks and losers. They're still there, though. They're the ones that don't respond to the hello-taunt. <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> I just played an hour of hearthstone today as well. Like the game but don't play it that often (just for the quests actually). There's nothing like cracking a booster each week. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Feel free to post your decks. I'm willing to give some fb. I'm far from a hearthstone expert, but I'm an avid cardgamer (I've basically played them all <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> The decks I like most atm are Sorcerer aggro and Paladin weenies. Never copied any decklists from online as I only have a handful of epics or legends or whatever it's called (the superrare cards). But quite frankly it's easy enough to make fun decks as the cardbase is still very small.</p>

[Clarity]

<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>Isn't it, though?<p> </p><p> If his new one (Volume) is even half as good I'll be happy.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Finished Thomas Was Alone today.. I still stick to my initial wow.</p><p> </p><p> Very simple gameplay backed up with gorgeous visuals and amazingly narrated.</p><p> </p><p> Now just have to hope that Watch Dogs pops through the letter box today</p>

[Clarity]

Or not as it appears they have screwed up the order

[Hive]

I finally bought LA Noire some days ago after having eyed it for ages, and I'm having a blast with it. Great style, I wish they'd do a sequel. I should have gotten this game sooner.

[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>Or not as it appears they have screwed up the order</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Can't you hack their server and 'fix' it. Or are you not into hacking?</p><p> </p><p> But in that case: why are you getting the game in the first place? <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]

<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>Can't you hack their server and 'fix' it. Or are you not into hacking?<p> </p><p> But in that case: why are you getting the game in the first place? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Not much I can do.. It got dispatched late and now in the hands of the posties..</p>

[D-Lyrium]

I finally bought LA Noire some days ago after having eyed it for ages, and I'm having a blast with it. Great style, I wish they'd do a sequel. I should have gotten this game sooner.

 

Yeah, I got LA Noire during a steam sale, and I love it.

 

As for Watch Dogs... eh, I'm kinda burned out on GTA/SR-style open-world games. Watch Dogs isn't THAT different, certainly not as different as they claimed it would be. And it looks crap compared to the EA previews. Don't get me wrong, it looks good. Comparable to stuff like GTA5 and Saint's Row, sure. But it doesn't look BETTER than those games, which the preview build very much did. Maybe there'll be a "sorry we had to compromise so much for the consoles, guys" patch soon.

 

It's the sort of game I'll pick up in a sale (a Ubisoft sale? Ahahaha, so in 2054 then) but not interested in buying full-price.

[RKOwnage]

<p>Why did I wait so long to play Bioshock Infinite?</p><p> </p><p>

That was one of my favorite games I've ever played.</p>

[bigtplaystew]

<p>Watch dogs is fun. While it lacks GTA5's options and distractions it's a smart game. GTA's smart too... the story was great and the comedy is slick.</p><p> </p><p>

This game is different, you do have to use your brain from time to time. And the story is pretty great so far</p>

[Mammoth]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="bigtplaystew" data-cite="bigtplaystew" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Watch dogs is fun. While it lacks GTA5's options and distractions it's a smart game. GTA's smart too... the story was great and the comedy is slick.<p> </p><p> This game is different, you do have to use your brain from time to time. And the story is pretty great so far</p></div></blockquote><p> You honestly think it lacks in "options and distractions"? (That may come across sarcastic or in an undesired tone, but I'm genuinely asking.) I mean, hacking the CtOS buildings, stopping crimes before they happen, attacking gang hideouts and much, much more; I mean I can't drive down a street without the map lighting up like the 4th of July. Not to mention I think it offers just as much as GTA in terms of mindless violence. You'll obviously never get to a point when the army come after you because there is no 5-star system but I find any police chase satisfying in Watch Dogs, having to use the environment to escape. I also think it's highly humorous, just not in an in your face "I'm Trevor Phillips" kind of way. It's more subtle than that, in like many peoples information as you walk past them. From what little I've played online, there seems to be a lot available there too. I don't know, everything I've done so far I've really enjoyed and as you said, the story is really telling.</p>

[Macca316]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hive" data-cite="Hive" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I finally bought LA Noire some days ago after having eyed it for ages, and I'm having a blast with it. Great style, I wish they'd do a sequel. I should have gotten this game sooner.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Game is fantastic... I rotate it into my now playing collection every now and then when I'm fixing for a great game to play or just have nothing else to play. I'd love to see another game like it too but no idea how or if it would happen what with Team Bondi going bust... I can imagine Rockstar would have bought up the tech used to create the game and could likely do some form of spiritual sequel.</p>

[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>Game is fantastic... I rotate it into my now playing collection every now and then when I'm fixing for a great game to play or just have nothing else to play. I'd love to see another game like it too but no idea how or if it would happen what with Team Bondi going bust... I can imagine Rockstar would have bought up the tech used to create the game and could likely do some form of spiritual sequel.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The console version is fantastic (except the last few missions), but the PC version stinks.</p><p> </p><p> I think Rockstar have the rights to the game and Team Bondi just made it.. I think they should just start using the tech in other games.. Photorealistic GTA faces.. How cool would that be</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>The console version is fantastic (except the last few missions), but the PC version stinks.<p> </p><p> I think Rockstar have the rights to the game and Team Bondi just made it.. I think they should just start using the tech in other games.. Photorealistic GTA faces.. How cool would that be</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That would be insane!</p>

[Hive]

<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 console version is fantastic (except the last few missions), but the PC version stinks.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm playing the PC version... I think it's just fine - once you accept that steering vehicles in any game based upon the GTA-series is a nightmare on the PC...</p>