Discussion: Video Games

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:50 am

heya, has anybody here played Halo 3: ODST?

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Thu May 10, 2012 2:00 pm

Yes, its a DLC they sold for $60

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:36 pm

I wouldn't consider it that but whatever.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Thu May 10, 2012 3:51 pm

...huh? I played the game easily past 50 hours. One of the best Halo games in the series, in my opinion. DLC normally takes up an hour at most, and that costs about £10. Halo 3: ODST had a 6-7 hour story, plenty of Easter eggs if you looked around, and put an interesting twist on the Halo story. The only problem was the lack on multiplayer, but even then me and a few friends player Firefight soooo much together (I must admit, they perfected it in Reach though).

I've no idea where you're coming from calling it DLC. The game's campaign was nothing like Halo 3, and it the story was told in a really artistic way, unlike any other FPS I've heard of.

But anyway, I was here to talk about the music. That ambient music that played as you wondered through Mombasa streets, a battle-zone that you obviously lost, never sure what you'll see. You uncover what happens to civilians in this lost battle through audiologs, and some are really heart wrenching. I really, really love the game and spent hours exploring everything. The music is some of the best in any video game or movie I've ever seen.

mccartneytm · Post by **mccartneytm** » Thu May 10, 2012 6:29 pm

Why did Call Of Duty fans have to ruin all the really awesome shooters?
Series like Halo, Metroid Prime, and Half-Life. Ya know? Series that actually changed from game to game?
Now all I hear is Call Of Duty this and Call Of Duty that, it sickens me.
I don't want the same game over and over.

Blue Braixen · Post by **Blue Braixen** » Thu May 10, 2012 6:52 pm

mccartneytm wrote:Metroid Prime

*peeks in* Somebody said Metroid?

I loved Metroid Prime! It was also the first Metroid I played and one of my favorite games of all time. <3
MP2:E was alright, though you'd spend a ton of time portal-hopping if you didn't have a guide like I did.
MP3:C was fun, though I never beat its Hard mode... hmmm... *stares at his Wii*

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Thu May 10, 2012 7:30 pm

44R0NM10 wrote:...huh? I played the game easily past 50 hours. One of the best Halo games in the series, in my opinion. DLC normally takes up an hour at most, and that costs about £10. Halo 3: ODST had a 6-7 hour story, plenty of Easter eggs if you looked around, and put an interesting twist on the Halo story. The only problem was the lack on multiplayer, but even then me and a few friends player Firefight soooo much together (I must admit, they perfected it in Reach though).

I've no idea where you're coming from calling it DLC. The game's campaign was nothing like Halo 3, and it the story was told in a really artistic way, unlike any other FPS I've heard of.

Well, firstly, it was originally going to be sold as a $15 DLC on X-Box live, but Microsoft wanted to milk the game, so they put it out for a full retail game with Halo 3 multiplayer, it would have been better with something other than Firefight really. And DLC should last longer than an hour, 6-7 is average in length for some of the ones I've played, so I don't know what you're talking about.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Fri May 11, 2012 1:20 am

What DLC have you played? The only DLC that has given me more than about 5 hours added gameplay is nazi zombies on CoD WaW. Other than that, nothing has given me more playtime than a good full priced game.

Besides, I'd like to see your proof that Halo 3: ODST was turned from DLC into a full games due to Microsoft and not Bungie (as in, Bungie were forced to do it). If I'm completely honest, I never even heard it was meant to be DLC. Most DLC don't get live action adverts/commercials and sell more than the original game, after all.

Post by **Dissension** » Fri May 11, 2012 1:57 am

What's a DLC? There was just a discussion on using acronyms when they're not common knowledge.

Rojo Ninja · Post by **Rojo Ninja** » Fri May 11, 2012 1:59 am

Dissension wrote:What's a DLC? There was just a discussion on using acronyms when they're not common knowledge.

Downloadable Content

Fri May 11, 2012 2:01 am

Dowloadable Content.

So tomorrow I'm checking out the Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

just thought I'd share. It's good to be half an our from a DC metro station. quick and easy access to DC.

Nyaliva · Post by **Nyaliva** » Fri May 11, 2012 3:36 am

What's a DC???

Seriously what did Dissension just say Brent?

*waggles finger then gets instantly banned*

Sorry, I'll be good...although, being from Australia, what does DC actually stand for? I found out once but forgot.

That actually sounds kinda cool, although is it a museum exhibit of arty video games, the art of making video games or art pieces depicting video game scenarios? Any one of those would be cool really.

I don't really have much to say on the topic of DLC, I don't play many games that have it (I have a DS) although I think a few hours extra gameplay is a good benchmark. Actually I do have a PS3 now but I keep forgetting to hook it up to the internet.

_Stu_ · Post by **_Stu_** » Fri May 11, 2012 3:59 am

Dissension wrote:What's a DLC? There was just a discussion on using acronyms when they're not common knowledge.

Usually Downloadable content, but in some case like Street Fighter X Tekken dlc means "disc-locked contents"

Post by **Dissension** » Fri May 11, 2012 4:11 am

Nyaliva wrote:... what does DC actually stand for? I found out once but forgot.

District of Columbia

Nyaliva · Post by **Nyaliva** » Fri May 11, 2012 7:43 am

_Stu_ wrote:
Dissension wrote:What's a DLC? There was just a discussion on using acronyms when they're not common knowledge.
Usually Downloadable content, but in some case like Street Fighter X Tekken dlc means "disc-locked contents"

Yeah and that kind of annoys me, both the concept and the people talking about it. People say "DLC is **** and the scourge of gaming!!!" and I'm like "But downloadable content is a way for the developers to continue working on the game after it's finished for a little extra money. Frankly it's better than increasing the price of games and just having it already included without your consent." Then I realise they're talking about disc-locked content and, while I don't despise it so much as all that, it certainly isn't good because it means the developers had it made in time for the rest of the game's launch but want more money for it, and mostly it's either something close to necessity for the story to run its course or is just something small that you wouldn't want to pay extra for anyway. But yeah...

Dissension wrote:
Nyaliva wrote:... what does DC actually stand for? I found out once but forgot.
District of Columbia

Ok cool, thanks Diss!

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Fri May 11, 2012 8:38 am

As long as the DLC offers a couple of hours added gameplay, I'm fine with it. It's when they do something like release DLC a few days after release where I think "Wait a minute...". I mean, it's obvious in this circumstance they're doing this to make an extra $15.

DLC when done right is awesome though. For example I give Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vages. All the DLC for Fallout 3 was really awesome, and worth the price in my honest opinion. You get new guns, new armour, new unique enemies and a new quest line! Even better, when the game's been out for about 5 years, you can get it all in one game (Fallout 3: game of the Year edition). Bethesda kinda spoils us there.

Also, seriously Diss'on, you'll be telling us to not say USA next.

Every gamer I've ever met knows what DLC means. It's when you go to the more ambiguous areas like PETS and MUDS that people get confused.

mccartneytm · Post by **mccartneytm** » Fri May 11, 2012 2:13 pm

Tha Housefox wrote:
mccartneytm wrote:Metroid Prime
*peeks in* Somebody said Metroid?

I loved Metroid Prime! It was also the first Metroid I played and one of my favorite games of all time. <3
MP2:E was alright, though you'd spend a ton of time portal-hopping if you didn't have a guide like I did.
MP3:C was fun, though I never beat its Hard mode... hmmm... *stares at his Wii*

Here's how The Metroid Prime Series goes.
The first game was the most balanced between fun, story, and music. ( I love the music!)
The second game had an amazing story, but it was insanely hard. I still love it.
The third was way too fun, but it was pretty easy, and the story was okay...
Yet they all were unique in their own ways. And they all have a special place in my heart. Though only the first one is in my top 5 games of all time.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Sat May 12, 2012 10:50 am

Three reasons why Super Metroid is the best Metroid game ever:

1. Nostaligia
2. Everyone came back better and stronger.
3. The game had a load of small tidbits and secrets unlike the other games. and i mean alot. Secret moves, stages, past references, the like. and it was in such a short time it was amazing.

FlintTheSquirrel · Post by **FlintTheSquirrel** » Sat May 12, 2012 10:53 am

When it comes to Metroid, I have only played one, Other M. Other M was very fun, but my main problem with it is aiming Missiles, it is very hard to do that. ;-;

I have technically played the original Metroid and such, but I was not much of a fan. Do not like having to grind for so much HP.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Sat May 12, 2012 1:08 pm

My God...Panda Dances... o_o

Post by **Sleet** » Sat May 12, 2012 2:20 pm

Caramelldansen! ^_^

mccartneytm · Post by **mccartneytm** » Sat May 12, 2012 3:09 pm

FlintTheSquirrel wrote:When it comes to Metroid, I have only played one, Other M. Other M was very fun, but my main problem with it is aiming Missiles, it is very hard to do that. ;-;

I have technically played the original Metroid and such, but I was not much of a fan. Do not like having to grind for so much HP.

If haven't played the prime games, you really need to. They're the best shooters ever. (tied with the halo and half-life games of course.) They are just that great!

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:52 pm

I wouldn't say they are the best FPSs, but they are really solid Metroid titles, also I found my GBA with Metrois Fusion inside

ALSO! So, I love the Hitman series, and when I heard that they had a new one coming out, and with the great title of "Absolution" I had to preorder it. So, today, I went to put more money down on it because I pay my games off over time and it turns out I got the preorder bonus, a mission that's not in the game called "The Hitman Absolution Sniper Challenge" long title, but I like it. Its a short sniper mission, you have a target with 15 guards, you need to snipe the target and the guards are secondary targets. Its got 15 easter eggs, pigions to shoot, ducks to shoot, a stuffed panda ectera. So the point it also to get a high score, so you have challenges to complete that give you a score multiplyer. And the score is more than just getting a place on the leaderboards, the sniper rifle you get in the mission, as well as upgrades and skills earned in the sniper challenge carry over to the main game. Its okay, but a little short.

KJOokami · Post by **KJOokami** » Sat May 12, 2012 10:17 pm

GameCobra wrote:My God...Panda Dances... o_o

Hahaha. Oh, Blizzard. This is why I love you. :3

I was obsessed with Caramelldansen (the song, not the videos with chibis dancing to it) back in like 9th or 10th grade. I even memorized the lyrics in the original Swedish. Lol.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon May 14, 2012 11:58 am

GC's journey yesterday consisted me me buying:

The original DRagon Warriors for the NES. =3
Super Street Fighter 4
Armored Core For Answer
Overlord 2
Dragon Age 2
Bionic Commando

for the SNES:
Drakkhen (!)
Utopia (also a (!))

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Mon May 14, 2012 11:59 am

Assassins Creed 3 trailor

I like how Ubisoft says you'll be killing both sides, Americans and English...but the trailer contradicts that completely. Connor, the protagonist, says that he'll fight the enemy regardless of their allegiance...but all we see him kill are Englishman. I would've expected this from an American trailer, but this is the UK trailor. Heck, Connor appears to be siding with USA altogether anyway.

Ubisoft, killing the one American who is a traitor doe not count as killing both sides. I've got a massive hunch this is what you're going to do after all.

Seriously, if they wanted people of other countries to buy the game (England in particular, since it seems the majority of us really dislike USA in general) they'd do a similar thing to what Modern Warfare 3 did with their trailors. The advert/commercial we were shown was this one. Heck, if Connor is meant to kill Americans as well, we Brits would much prefer to see that in the majority of cases. I mean, seriously Ubisoft, it's like you're trying to tell me not to buy your game.

Also, tell me what you think of Bionic Commando GameCobra. I couldn't get into it, though I enjoyed a fair amount of the gameplay. a good friend of mine really, really enjoyed it as well.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon May 14, 2012 1:53 pm

It feels alot like Spiderman. Personally, i grew up on Bionic Commando, so i couldn't say no. they even have some of the music remastered, which is instant awesome in my book. oh, and the collectible NES icons.

I only played the first chapter so far. I'm trying to get some more time in it next month since Diablo 3 is coming out tomorrow, but i was already hooked after playing it. Hopefully i can finish the game by next week.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Mon May 14, 2012 3:45 pm

do me a favour and tell me how you enjoy it when you first get a sniper rifle and have to go against about 20 snipers. That was what ruined the game for me. Either way, have fun with Diablo.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Mon May 14, 2012 5:06 pm

Hah. Snipers. Unless they one-shot, then i am definitely annoyed...

but will do!

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Mon May 14, 2012 6:17 pm

In their Ubisofts defence it is the trailer. There could very well still be plenty of americans to kill.

44R0NM10 · Post by **44R0NM10** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:20 am

That defence is like saying: "I know you don't like chocolate cake, but we have some strawberry cake in the back...what, no, of course you're not allowed to have that instead."

Tiggy · Post by **Tiggy** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:22 am

Eagerly waiting for D3 to be playable now. (the servers are borking, baww)

_Stu_ · Post by **_Stu_** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:32 am

-3 days to Max Payne 3

Hype

Did somebody played Malicious on PS3? It's not so bad... it takes two hours to reach the end, but for 8$ it's good after all

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Thu May 17, 2012 8:56 pm

Totalbiscuit played Planetside 2 at SOE. He nerds it out on this video <3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 6HgC6Exs0U#!

Also:

New Conglomerate, the guys in Blue and yellow = Smurfs
Vanu Soverignty, the guys in purple = Barneys.

exranio · Post by **exranio** » Thu May 24, 2012 10:28 pm

Here is a trailer for a Fighting Game Community documentary

I Got Winner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKMS5pCcPPs

Fri May 25, 2012 9:52 pm

So did anyone here have a Sega Pico when they were younger?

The Grey Wolverine · Post by **The Grey Wolverine** » Fri May 25, 2012 10:46 pm

So, I was playing the Spec Ops: The Line demo today, and boy is it just, confusing. Now, the game is more plot based, and the plot does seem interesting, and the sand mechanic(something it took a while to do) is only used once in the demo and that sucks, the voice acting and writing are actually better than expected, so on what is says its going to deliver on, yah, seems good. But I do have an issue, a HUGE issue. The controls are TERRIBLE, I mean seriously, its awful, okay, heres the thing, its a Gears of War rip off in most ways, but I like it better than GOW, but its just, so BAD. Okay, let me try and explain, its like, your gear has no weight. At all, the sensitivity is just, so bad, because it starts on 3, and when I put it on 1, and it was still weightless and floaty. I'm personally intrigued, but its like, I just hate hoe it plays. ALSO! It got rid of co-op, and its like, the PERFECT game for co-op, I don't get it.

DismayWolf · Post by **DismayWolf** » Sun May 27, 2012 12:42 am

Been playing a few games lately, SolatoRobo, Zelda: Skyward Sword, Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Explorers of Darkness, Tail Concerto, Pokemon Blue (caught them all with a glitch >:D), and a few other games

Nyaliva · Post by **Nyaliva** » Sun May 27, 2012 4:36 am

Ooh! I'm thinking of getting SolatoRobo, is it good?

DismayWolf · Post by **DismayWolf** » Sun May 27, 2012 4:18 pm

All I can say is you won't be disappointed if you like story line based games. But I would also suggest playing Tail Concerto, since TC was actually SolatoRobo's predosecor (spelling stinks at times and my computer does not know what I mean lol), as you will find characters in the game that come from Prairie Kingdom in SolatoRobo (which are characters from Tail Concerto)