The Video Game Thread

[supershot]

The GTA games are a masterpiece in terms of how far gaming has come. I have 'The Ballad of Gay Tony' and 'The Lost and The Damned' expansions on my PC - both of those are really bad ass. Rockstar knows what they're doing, a lot of the stuff they've produced is top notch.

 

GTA IV is also the first GTA that I really got into storyline wise. I don't think I could find anything wrong with it if I wanted to.

[moon_lit_tears]

You're such a girl.

 

And certain Final Fantasy games...

 

Ok, I don't feel old. Now I feel ancient.

 

Yes I'm a girl.

I only liked ONE Final Fantasy game.

You're not old. I can say that because I'm a lil older than you.

 

 

 

Go wash your mouth out with soap.

 

RIGHT NOW! Filthy blasphemer!

 

Oh yeah guess what? NO!!!!!!!

[Self]

I expect GTA is quite good story-wise, I've never gotten past the awkward and ugly shooting mechanic to know though. I like running around, shooting dudes as much as the next guy, but I need a proper aiming system and a way to use cover. I've only ever played San Andreas, but that was mostly because my flatmate at the time couldn't do rhythm action segments so I had to do it for him.

 

I hope you're not suggesting that you download movies off the internet and watch them on your 360?!

 

Heavens, no. I'm talking about little home movies my friends make and we... watch them on the big screen... Yeah.

 

Ooh! Downloaded porn. Nothing illegal with that, is there?

 

/shifty

[supershot]

a way to use cover.

 

RB (360) and hurray! Cover!

 

Shooting system could be better, but cmon, its a great game! You can't possible take off for that

[Undertaker666]

Everything Steve said, word for word. Except I'm not going to mug an old lady. That's old school. I'm going to divert her social security check to a numbered account I control. I'll use the baseball bat on her 42 cats though!

 

I'm hoping to visit Pennsylvania at some point. I get the feeling that you and I would have a good time at a bar. (it's not too far from NYC )

 

I only liked ONE Final Fantasy game.

 

That's one too many.

 

You're not old. I can say that because I'm a lil older than you.

 

No, i'm old, you're just oldER.

 

I expect GTA is quite good story-wise, I've never gotten past the awkward and ugly shooting mechanic to know though.

 

It's probably been too many years past the original for you to appreciate the overhead charm of it. I've still got my original disk and the London 1969 expansion and loved every minute of it. I admittedly did skip GTA 2 though, the only one i've never owned.

 

I like running around, shooting dudes as much as the next guy, but I need a proper aiming system and a way to use cover.

 

There is a cover system in GTA IV... what do you mean by a "proper aiming system"?

 

Heavens, no. I'm talking about little home movies my friends make and we... watch them on the big screen... Yeah.

 

Ooh! Downloaded porn. Nothing illegal with that, is there?

 

/shifty

 

Ah! Of course! *nudge nudge, wink wink* Shameful...

[TheEdgeOfReason]

Vice City, in my opinion, still has the best GTA soundtrack. Obviously all you young whipper snappers here wont appreciate it though because you didn't grow up in the 80's.

 

This. I was born in 1991, but Vice City has easily the best soundtrack. My personal fave GTA. IV was good but apart from the Irish mob, the storyline was painfully boring. I never even finished it.

[moon_lit_tears]

I'm hoping to visit Pennsylvania at some point. I get the feeling that you and I would have a good time at a bar. (it's not too far from NYC )

 

That's one too many.

 

No, i'm old, you're just oldER.

 

 

If you ever do visit Pennsylvania that's like right next to me. Hope I don't find out because you will pay for that comment sir.

[Undertaker666]

This. I was born in 1991, but Vice City has easily the best soundtrack. My personal fave GTA. IV was good but apart from the Irish mob, the storyline was painfully boring. I never even finished it.

 

Interesting. You were born after the 80's but appreciate the Vice City soundtrack more, and one of your countrymen created Guinness? Awesome.

 

(oddly enough, I thought you were around the same age as myself for some reason)

 

If you ever do visit Pennsylvania that's like right next to me. Hope I don't find out because you will pay for that comment sir.

 

You can't deny the truth.

[TheEdgeOfReason]

Interesting. You were born after the 80's but appreciate the Vice City soundtrack more, and one of your countrymen created Guinness? Awesome.

 

(oddly enough, I thought you were around the same age as myself for some reason)

 

haha, well I tend to get on well with my bro and his mates(they are in their mid-late twenties), I guess that rubs off on me.

 

As for Guinness, very meh imo, its like drinking gravy, its sooo thick.

[Undertaker666]

haha, well I tend to get on well with my bro and his mates(they are in their mid-late twenties), I guess that rubs off on me.

 

Sounds familiar as I had to grow up fast due to starting work in an office at the age of 16.

 

As for Guinness, very meh imo, its like drinking gravy, its sooo thick.

 

I thought the same, but one fateful day I ordered a Guinness (I was drunk ) because that's what my friend was having. Never looked back since.

 

(taste buds do change with age)

 

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And back on topic, Mario vs Sonic? Which was better? And i'm only talking during the 16 bit era of the Mega Drive/Genesis and Super NES.

 

Personally i've got to go for Sonic, as much as a I love/d the Mario games. Take the original Sonic for example, you only needed the D-Pad and one button to jump. That's simple gameplay at it's best.

[Jaysin]

Original Sonic was kinda meh, but Sonic 2, Sonic 3, and Sonic & Knuckles were amazing.

 

The first Sonic's lack of the spin dash is really the only reason I don't like it.

[Undertaker666]

Original Sonic was kinda meh, but Sonic 2, Sonic 3, and Sonic & Knuckles were amazing.

 

The first Sonic's lack of the spin dash is really the only reason I don't like it.

 

Can I guess that you played Sonic 2 and onwards after Sonic 1 though?

[Jaysin]

Can I guess that you played Sonic 2 and onwards after Sonic 1 though?

 

Yep. I don't think I've played every Sonic game, but I've played the majority of them. I kind of gave up on anything after Sonic Adventure 2 though.

 

A few months ago I bought Chrono Trigger for my DS and didn't get a chance to start playing it until about a month ago. I know I'm years behind on the fan love of this game, but holy crap it's fantastic. I'm not that far into it I don't think, but I love it. My only problem is, when I get frustrated, I stop playing for awhile. I haven't played in a few weeks now though.

 

I don't have many DS games, so I'm going to list what I have, and if anyone has any suggestions on what I should get, please please PLEASE share :]

 

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Pokemon Platinum

Super Mario 64 DS

Mario Kart

Chrono Trigger

[Undertaker666]

Yep. I don't think I've played every Sonic game, but I've played the majority of them. I kind of gave up on anything after Sonic Adventure 2 though.

 

I think Sonic Adventure 2 was the first Sonic game I played after Sonic & Knuckles (although I did briefly play the awesome Sonic CD). I was hugely disappointed and returned it the same day. I'm glad to see the Sonic series is returning to the 2D roots that made it so great.

 

(I can't comment on any DS stuff)

[dcxbox]

I think Sonic Adventure 2 was the first Sonic game I played after Sonic & Knuckles (although I did briefly play the awesome Sonic CD). I was hugely disappointed and returned it the same day. I'm glad to see the Sonic series is returning to the 2D roots that made it so great.

 

(I can't comment on any DS stuff)

 

the gameboy advance and ds sonics weere fn awesome. sonic adventure one was good . i hated sonic adventure 2 and so on. the new sonic looks like will be awesome.

[Remianen]

I'm hoping to visit Pennsylvania at some point. I get the feeling that you and I would have a good time at a bar. (it's not too far from NYC )

 

PA is my stomping ground. I hang out there a lot. Lancaster, King of Prussia, Tannersville, Philly, etc.

 

If you ever do visit Pennsylvania that's like right next to me. Hope I don't find out because you will pay for that comment sir.

 

Gawd, please don't tell me you live in....DELAWARE. GO MUD HENS?

 

WTH IS A MUD HEN?!?

 

 

Oh and Sonic wins! Especially when you're high on sugar!

[TheEdgeOfReason]

Sonic 1 on the mega drive was awesome. I sucked at it though.

 

How 'bout some Sensible Soccer?

[moon_lit_tears]

 

Gawd, please don't tell me you live in....DELAWARE. GO MUD HENS?

 

WTH IS A MUD HEN?!?

 

 

Oh and Sonic wins! Especially when you're high on sugar!

 

 

No. I'm in Maryland.

 

Sonic wins no matter what.

[Undertaker666]

the gameboy advance and ds sonics weere fn awesome. sonic adventure one was good . i hated sonic adventure 2 and so on. the new sonic looks like will be awesome.

 

I don't know what the Gameboy and DS Sonic games were like, but if they were the classic 2d view then I can imagine they were typical Sonic, ie. awesome.

 

PA is my stomping ground. I hang out there a lot. Lancaster, King of Prussia, Tannersville, Philly, etc.

 

lol, well if i'm over there i'll let you know.

 

Oh and Sonic wins! Especially when you're high on sugar!

 

You've just gone up another 'Taker Awesome Point. (no money can be exchanged for 'Taker Points)

 

Sonic 1 on the mega drive was awesome.

 

You can have a 'Taker Awesome Point too.

 

How 'bout some Sensible Soccer?

 

Now yer talkin'. But what about even earlier (you probably were too young) with Microprose Soccer on the Commodore 64?

[TheEdgeOfReason]

The only recollection I have of the C64 is Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O' Fun. I don't even remember if it was any good or not.

[dcxbox]

I don't know what the Gameboy and DS Sonic games were like, but if they were the classic 2d view then I can imagine they were typical Sonic, ie. awesome.

 

 

 

yup 2d

[moon_lit_tears]

 

 

yup 2d

 

 

Very few series last when they go from 2 to 3d. I hated the 3d Metroids. I hated when they changed Sonic. Jerks.

 

Mario Galaxy was ok. I enjoy the new Super Mario Bro's Wii to a point. The Super Paper Mario blows.

[SeanMcFly]

Wipeout for Wii... Nuff said.

[moon_lit_tears]

Wipeout for Wii... Nuff said.

 

Yes!!!!!!

[Wrestling Century]

Even though I don't really like the GTA games, I do like another game that Rockstar makes. It is called Bully. That game is funny, and it actually reminds me of when I was in High School. Also, I don't care how young or old somebody is, IMO they should like the original Mario games. They rock, and I will still be playing them 20 years from now!