Discussion: Video Games

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:54 pm

Planetside 2 trailer is out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41QFL4QB ... r_embedded

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:25 am

Max Anarchy is completely available in English.
To put a short version of what Max Anarchy is, imagine if Mad World, Devil May Cry, and Bayonetta had online multiplayer.
Despite the game only being released in japan the entire game is translated into English. Full voice acting and menus. Works online in other countries, AND absolutely zero region locking. There is absolutely no reason to wait for the American release or any other country for that matter. Despite it being fully available in English, French and Spanish, Sega is waiting for Q1 2013 to actually release it stateside.

I don't understand Sega.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:37 pm

I want THIS.
http://rojoninja.tumblr.com/post/280157 ... is-dracula
According to Wikipedia, the game HAS been confirmed for western release, but no date was given.

Who agrees that the game in that post would be awesome?

Shirosune · Post by **Shirosune** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:31 pm

I'll agree with that, some of the creatures listed have me kinda going 'Say wha...?', but other than that it does seem very interesting/awesome.

Daggy · Post by **Daggy** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:31 pm

Tha Housefox wrote:I want THIS.
http://rojoninja.tumblr.com/post/280157 ... is-dracula
According to Wikipedia, the game HAS been confirmed for western release, but no date was given.

Who agrees that the game in that post would be awesome?

Oh god why would you do that.

Cm4F · Post by **Cm4F** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:15 pm

Tha Housefox wrote:I want THIS.
http://rojoninja.tumblr.com/post/280157 ... is-dracula
According to Wikipedia, the game HAS been confirmed for western release, but no date was given.

Who agrees that the game in that post would be awesome?

I think that looks fun.
It's defiantly unique in terms of what you're trying to fight off; something other than an opposing side in a war or something supernatural. I'd really like to try that out one day. The Pomeranian I think is funny.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:51 am

Sega Smash Pack 2 for the PC is probably one of my favorite video games of all time.

It came out when I was about to turn five, and I'm pretty sure my dad had bought it new because I loved Sonic the Hedgehog as a kid. I think I played it back when I was that young too, but I vaguely remember that long ago.
Our family's first computer was an eMachine and after I basically destroyed it (from putting a game disc back in every time when I'd go to play it, and thus just eating all the system memory), we re-installed the game a few years later when we got our Dell PC. That's when I was getting old enough to appreciate a good game when I played one.
By the time we had to wipe the Dell for virus reasons, the disc was too beat up to run again and I lost it.

Shining Force was my favorite, and Sonic, Flicky, Kid Chameleon, and Vectorman 2 were all great too.

I did, however, find this: http://www.sega.com/retailers/?g=6040 which totally made me excited. I'm gonna go look for the other ones and slowly but surely try to purchase at least Shining Force, Sonic, and Flicky for the PC.

Post by **Sleet** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:47 pm

I miss Sonic's heyday. Those were good times.

Shirosune · Post by **Shirosune** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:23 pm

Hnn, that was a golden era in gaming. Games weren't as complex because of the limitations of the consoles but they were still just as, if not more, challenging as the games of today.

Speaking of Sega, and on a topic form a little back. It seems PSO2 is gonna be free to play. Whether that means you buy it and get to play it all you want, or that you just download it and play without need to pay a thing isn't exactly clear though...I'm hoping for the latter.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:22 am

Shirosune wrote:Hnn, that was a golden era in gaming. Games weren't as complex because of the limitations of the consoles but they were still just as, if not more, challenging as the games of today.

Speaking of Sega, and on a topic form a little back. It seems PSO2 is gonna be free to play. Whether that means you buy it and get to play it all you want, or that you just download it and play without need to pay a thing isn't exactly clear though...I'm hoping for the latter.

If they're listing it as Free to Play, that would mean the latter. To make money from it, though, they'll probably add unnecessary things in the game to make playing easier or faster, like energy increases and packs in Spiral Knights or weapons that you can only buy with real money.

Post by **Sleet** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:32 am

I don't think gaming even had a golden era. There has been so much great stuff in each generation. I feel like the past was better than the present, but if I look back at the present when it becomes the past, I'm sure I'll be nostalgic too. Unless you're talking about console gaming, in which case I think this is pretty far from the golden age.

And I hope PSO2 has the same payment method as WoW's extra stuff: You can spend money on more stuff, but it is cosmetic only.

Shirosune · Post by **Shirosune** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:50 pm

Eh, I probably just feel that way because those were the games of my childhood. Still, it seemed like more of the games that were made back then were actually well made and fun to play, as opposed to what has been happening lately with seven out of every ten games have either major design flaws or just not being any fun. But then...I might just be pickier now than I used to be.

And yeah, I'm very much in agreement about PSO2, if they do have 'Paid content' I'm hoping it is at most cosmetic. It's a very viable option for them too, especially with the Mags being present and floating over your shoulder again. Sega could easily make a killing off of selling special skins for those alone. More than that though, I'm hoping they don't go off and use an energy system like SK, much as I'm looking forward to playing PSO2, that would completely kill the game for me.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:40 pm

Shirosune wrote:More than that though, I'm hoping they don't go off and use an energy system like SK, much as I'm looking forward to playing PSO2, that would completely kill the game for me.

The only saving grace about SK's energy system is that energy really IS cheap.

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:50 pm

Paying gives you the rooms like in PSU. And frankly rooms are freaking boss so I'll pay for that.

Post by **Sleet** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:10 pm

exranio wrote:Paying gives you the rooms like in PSU. And frankly rooms are freaking boss so I'll pay for that.

How did those work?

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:19 pm

Basically like a small house. You could decorate it, invite friends in, your little robot was there, but most importantly you could set it up as a store. Personally I love having houses and stuff in MMOs especially if I am going to be social.

Post by **Sleet** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:40 pm

Well that's cute!

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:19 pm

http://randomgeeknamedbrent.tumblr.com/ ... irpchirrup

(Language warning for comments in the post, but it's a nice Portal 2 remix. x3)

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:06 pm

It's not confirmed yet, be me and my cousin are going to enter the New York Tristate Street Fighter 25th anniversary tournament.
We'll be entering SF4 and possibly others.

I'll be going by C.Chambers and my cousin will be Jumping Fountain or JF.

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:53 pm

Tha Housefox wrote:http://randomgeeknamedbrent.tumblr.com/ ... irpchirrup

(Language warning for comments in the post, but it's a nice Portal 2 remix. x3)

I'm usually not one to listen to dubstep unless it's used very scarcely, but I actually quite enjoyed that.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:55 pm

KJOokami wrote:
Tha Housefox wrote:http://randomgeeknamedbrent.tumblr.com/ ... irpchirrup

(Language warning for comments in the post, but it's a nice Portal 2 remix. x3)
I'm usually not one to listen to dubstep unless it's used very scarcely, but I actually quite enjoyed that.

My sentiments exactly. (Just didn't want to advertise it as dubstep so that people would actually give it a listen instead of disregarding it...)

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:58 pm

Oh. Uh. Dubstep? Who said anything about dubstep? I sure didn't. No sirrie; not me.

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:53 pm

So guys, I want to know what you think, what is better? First person or third person perspectives in action games? I prefer third person games, I just like the perspective more.

Post by **Sleet** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:32 pm

I prefer third-person.

Tha Housefox wrote:(Just didn't want to advertise it as dubstep so that people would actually give it a listen instead of disregarding it...)[/color]

Furries freaking eat that crap up, man. It would get more people to click it if you advertised it as such.

Shirosune · Post by **Shirosune** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:41 pm

The Grey Wolverine wrote:So guys, I want to know what you think, what is better? First person or third person perspectives in action games? I prefer third person games, I just like the perspective more.

Well, my answer might change depending on exactly what you mean by action games, but over all I'd have to say I'm kinda indifferent.

So long as a game plays well and I'm enjoying it, I can't say that perspective sways me one way or the other, and in those few games I've played that give you an option of perspectives I typically just stick with whatever the default is.

Sleet wrote:
Tha Housefox wrote:(Just didn't want to advertise it as dubstep so that people would actually give it a listen instead of disregarding it...)[/color]
Furries freaking eat that crap up, man. It would get more people to click it if you advertised it as such.

I must be a weird furry then, 'cause I don't really care for most dubstep. That said, I did enjoy the above track for the most part.

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:09 pm

I don't think being a furry has anything to do with that, like, at all.

So I just got off S4 League. I've been using the Max Anarchy soundtrack while I play.

0404 · Post by **0404** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:10 am

HALF LIFE 3
GREEN LIGHT!

http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/valve ... reenlight/

http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/gabe- ... ks-life-3/

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:12 am

Ooh... I hope they have a massive bundle sale so I can actually play HL1 and HL2 lol

0404 · Post by **0404** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:20 am

Don't fully trust it yet, Gabe is Random.

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:33 am

Wanderer wrote:Ooh... I hope they have a massive bundle sale so I can actually play HL1 and HL2 lol

Dude, buy all of those games. NOW. At the very least, Half Life 1 for history and the fact it is AMAZING. Plus, there are free mods on Steam.

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:37 am

Is it on massive sale right now?
I'm a loaf of bread with no raisins... I need to make a proper steam account.

0404 · Post by **0404** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:10 pm

there was a summer sale about two weeks ago,now it's over.

you could wait for coming winter sale.

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:24 pm

Well I don't know about the rest of you but I'm hype
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhVUEEHammQ

Alastair · Post by **Alastair** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:54 am

I finally got a microphone for Xbox live. If any of you guys want to chat some time just send me a pm. I'm on most days of the week.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:14 pm

Picked up alot of good games during my vacation:

BattleField 3 (PS3)
Twilight Princess for $19.99!
Pokemon Conquest!

Dragon Warrior VI and IX
Harvey Birdman!

Having a ball with Pokemon Conquest at the moment. The opportunity to tag-team with Shingen's Rock Pokemon is extremely satisfying. I would honestly expect him to have a super powered rapidash, considering how he's always representing the cavalry clan.

Post by **Sleet** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:48 pm

I dunno how I feel about Pokémon Conquest. I feel like customizing my team isn't particularly robust; each character is generally very simple and there isn't much to change. Maybe I'm just not far enough yet?

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:08 pm

Usual standard weaknesses make a huge impact in this game, but unevolved pokemon generally get ability happy while their evolved forms usually aren't, except for Charizard. three ways for him to boost his attack power up and he just gets crazy on the opposing army @_@

and i can't help but not use Eevee and Jigglypuff. even when fighting armies with fighter and flying pokemon.

0404 · Post by **0404** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:04 pm

not trying to cut out conversation, but
anyone BF3 PC player?
I kinda feel alone in BF3. no one I know of plays BF3 on PC...

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:34 pm

Unfortunately, my PC can't handle BF3 i don't think

Tiggy · Post by **Tiggy** » Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:03 am

I played it a bit on PC, got bored of it eventually though.