Re: The Game Chat Thread

[Yggdrasill]

oh is there gameplay of versus up? the first cinematic stuff i saw i didnt really like

There is bad quality footage here: http://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-versus-xiii-treats-my-body-right-191966.phtml

[crow-feet]

nice one ygg, that was great id play that i think

[VampiricPadraig]

i dunno why youd be excited about it. if its anything like 10 - 2 and the past few games there will be a sillier story, more grindy class systems, its coming out so soon it seems more like an expansion and if they strip down the game play any more it'll be like watching a video. this doesnt interest me too much to be honest

I liked X-2, and according to Square, they are going to change the aspect of the game and that it is going to be alot better than Final Fantasy XIII.
I think they said on CVG that this was "supposed" to be the DLC that they were planning but decided to release it as a new game.

Are they pulling a Assassins Creed 2 and Brotherhood job?

[Yggdrasill]

I didn't finish 13 because of how extremely boring it was so I don't think Ill be getting 13-2.

[namesRhard]

Bought FFIV for the DS today. Don't understand much of it... Whoopee?

[Yggdrasill]

Anyone getting Marvel vs capcom 3?
Love dante's theme:

[SilentHunter]

I am but not too sure if I want to get it day one.

Anyway picked up golden sun and last window for the DS.

My only complaint about golden sun is that it's on the easy side. Haven't encountered any real difficulty so far. As for Last window, well if you liked Hotel Dusk then you know you will like this.

[dooley]

Activision have pulled the plug on Guitar Hero,DJ Hero and True Crime

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-09-acti-explains-guitar-hero-true-crime-cull

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-09-dj-hero-joins-guitar-hero-on-scrap-heap

Not too surprised really.The "Hero" games were milked to death

[Yggdrasill]

Anyone else looking forward to the new mortal kombat? It looks pretty cool:

[dooley]

This trailer is pretty cool



Not too many gameplay details yet but here's an idea of what to expect

Set in the sunny Royal Palms Resort on the island of Banoi in Papua New Guinea, it’s essentially Dead Rising meets Left 4 Dead with added suncream. There’s four player, drop in drop out co-op, and instead of guns (there are a few, but let’s not forget this is a holiday island, not Iraq) you’ll need to use the debris and discarded objects scattered around the beaches and pools to fend off the undead.

"Luckily the brutal open world game also packs some diet RPG elements so your character (there are four to choose from, including hip hop star Sam B) can build their skills as they slash and bash. The trailer might be more representative of the game’s mood than gameplay, but trust me, you’re absolutely right to be excited."

[dooley]

Dammit what is up with Bioware and tiny text?Played the Dragon Age 2 demo last night and the text is so small it's almost unreadable on my TV.Had the exact same problem with Mass Effect 2.Not everyone has a massive 50 inch TV guys

[crow-feet]

i got super meat boy like a week ago and i a+ed the first 4 worlds light , first 3 dark with all bandages so far.. after i unlocked the kid (a nightmare) my hand was in bits haha, i grip the pad too tight when stressed. by the end i was using an elastic band to hold down the sprint button so i could have somewheat better reaction speed on the jumps ha. When i stopped playing my hand hurt for a few hours, had to run it under cold water. pathetic really

i love it.

best platformer ive played in years, challenging too and i loved the chinematic after the second boss, was hilarious

[Yggdrasill]

Mortal Kombat is class. Cyrax, Noob and Sub Zero are my favourites so far.

[SilentHunter]

Mortal Kombat is class. Cyrax, Noob and Sub Zero are my favourites so far.

Can't wait for it to arrive. Though my only problem is the online code because my brother will have to fork out 800msp just to play the online.

[Yggdrasill]

Finished Mafia 2 last night. Probably one of the better endings in a game. But at first I was like this ending sucks, then I was like no it's good, then I was like no it's crap but then I was like it's actually a very fitting end.

[SilentHunter]

Completed Portal 2 a few days ago. All I can say is Wow.



It was brilliant. Has to be one of the best ending and so far it's my "Game of the Year". Stephen Merchant was excelliant as Wheatly. I could tell he enjoyed playing as him. Also I liked J.K Simmons proformance as Cave Johnson. Overall get this game. I have yet to play the co-op (have to find someone who hasn't played it yet).

[SilentHunter]

Finally got Mortal Kombat in the post after it was sent 2 weeks ago.

So for anyone who has the 360 version, if I use the code on my account will all accounts on my 360 be able to go and play online or will it only work on my account.

[crow-feet]

my friend got portal 3 on playstation 3, i have it on 360, but he's giving me the code so when i link my steam to my psn then free portal 2 on steam for me!

[Yggdrasill]

my friend got portal 3 on playstation 3, i have it on 360, but he's giving me the code so when i link my steam to my psn then free portal 2 on steam for me!

If PSN ever goes back up that is.

[crow-feet]

true enough. hey can i ask what playstation plus is? and the down time sucks for the heavy psn users. ouch

[Yggdrasill]

true enough. hey can i ask what playstation plus is? and the down time sucks for the heavy psn users. ouch

I don't use it myself, but I think it just gives you discounts and "free" stuff from the playstation store and cloud saves.

[crow-feet]

thanks ygg!

on a side note i thought my last deadline was thursday there n i could start fallout new vegas and borderlands tomorow but sadly not the case. sooon.. soooon

[Yggdrasill]

[stonecold316]

i have a gears of war 3 beta code if someone wants it. PM me and the first one to do so will get it

[namesRhard]

That pic is fantastic Ygg!

I finally got the cables for my SNES! Playing "Super Donkey Kong 2" as they call it here!

[Yggdrasill]

[Yggdrasill]

Don't suppose anyone else is getting the witcher 2?

The launch trailer looks really good:

More The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Videos

[Yggdrasill]

[crow-feet]

i picked up new vegas, borderlands, alan wake and darksiders, gonna get my teeth into them very soon

[Yggdrasill]

PSN MIGHT BE GOING BACK UP AT 1AM. Just downloading a new update now.

[TheLaw]

PSN MIGHT BE GOING BACK UP AT 1AM. Just downloading a new update now.

I read that on another site.

Only problem i can see is trying to remember my password, I ended up ringing Playstaion US the last time i needed it. lol

Part of the new update is that they make you change some of your login details, including your password ( or so ive read)

[Yggdrasill]

Yeah. My US account is gone so. I can't remember the password for it and the email I used for it was closed down years ago. I know the password for my EU one.

[Yggdrasill]

Now that certain PSN services have been restored and you’re once again enjoying online gaming, it seems a good time to confirm what is being offered as part of the Welcome Back programme.

Once we restore PlayStation Store, which will be just a little while longer, you will have the opportunity to claim your Welcome Back gifts. Please note that the Welcome Back programme is only available for those countries with access to PlayStation Store*.

All existing PlayStation Network members will be able to access the following from PlayStation Store*:

Two PS3 games from the following list:

* LittleBigPlanet
* Infamous*
* Wipeout HD/Fury
* Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
* Dead Nation*

For those with PSP accounts, you will also be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list:

* LittleBigPlanet PSP
* ModNation PSP
* Pursuit Force
* Killzone Liberation*

- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PS Plus subscribers*

- Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given 60 days free subscription.

- For existing Music Unlimited subscribers, you will be given 30 days free subscription.

- We are working on a Welcome Back offer in PlayStation Home and will share that when it is confirmed.

I would like to thank all of the developers and publishers involved in this programme for their support in making this happen. We certainly couldn’t have done it without you.

You will be able to access this content once PlayStation Store comes back online and we are doing everything we can to make that happen as soon as possible.

Thank you for your support and keep checking back on the blog for more information.

1. For eligibility for the welcome back programme consumers must be an account holder on 20 April 2011. Specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All existing PSN registrants have 30 days from when the welcome back programme goes live to redeem their content.

2. For the German market, InFamous and Dead Nation will be replace with Super Stardust HD and Hustle Kings in the selection of PS3 games.

3. For the German market, Pursuit Force and Killzone Liberation will be replaced with Everybody’s Golf 2 and Buzz Junior Jungle Party in the selection of PSP games. Killzone Liberation will not offer online gameplay functionality.

4. Access to the 30 days free PS Plus subscription is only available for those countries where PS Plus is offered. You will have access to the PS Plus content planned for May for 30 days. Access to the free games and exclusive features finishes at the end of the 30-day subscription period. Anything you buy with exclusive discounts, dynamic themes and premium avatars are yours to keep forever.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430396


Sucks for me. I already have all those games.

[Yggdrasill]

Love the music in the Witcher 2:

[TheLaw]

Sucks for me. I already have all those games.

I have most of them aswell, Do you think it was a strategic plan to give away the most played/sold games?

[Yggdrasill]

I have most of them aswell, Do you think it was a strategic plan to give away the most played/sold games?

Yeah those games are some of the most popular games that most people would have. The only one most people might not have is dead nation.

[namesRhard]

I recently acquired a potentially broken PSP (for free). I was playing Dissidia 2 on it, and I couldn't move forward, so I assumed the analogue nub was broken, but then it worked playing Katamari...
Are there any good games that use the don't use the nub that I can keep an eye out for?

[SilentHunter]

Going to buy a 3ds next month when Ocarina of Time is released. Hoping there is a special bundle 3ds for it.

Is there another game on the 3ds worth getting. Not going to get SSFIV since I already have it on the 360.

EDIT: Can you play multiplayer games with the 3ds if my friends are using the DS when playing a ds game e.g Mario Kart.

[Yggdrasill]

I recently acquired a potentially broken PSP (for free). I was playing Dissidia 2 on it, and I couldn't move forward, so I assumed the analogue nub was broken, but then it worked playing Katamari...
Are there any good games that don't use the nub that I can keep an eye out for?

Loco roco was kinda cool and I think the only buttons used are L and R.

Going to buy a 3ds next month when Ocarina of Time is released. Hoping there is a special bundle 3ds for it.

Is there another game on the 3ds worth getting. Not going to get SSFIV since I already have it on the 360.

EDIT: Can you play multiplayer games with the 3ds if my friends are using the DS when playing a ds game e.g Mario Kart.

Not really. Maybe get ghost recon if you like advance wars or fire emblem.

[dooley]

Nice little jab at Assassin's Creed

[crow-feet]

ive been playing darksiders today, its pretty fun, i heard so many bad things about it. well not so much bad things but people going on about how ok it was and what its like and so on. ive found it fun so far, i like the voice acting the most. not so much the script, but the quality of the voice acting. t doesnt seem as hammy as most. it plays well enough. i didnt come across the issues they were on about for 360 in gameplay in big battles. or atleast havent yet. i dunno. its been good fun so far. definitly worth the ten euro i spent on it

[Yggdrasill]

Finished The Witcher 2 last night(more like this morning, stayed up till 6am finishing it). Brilliant game. Loved the combat and the story was great.

[dooley]

Looks like there might be an Xbox360 version of The Witcher 2 on the way

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-25-esrb-outs-witcher-2-on-xbox-360

Would definitely be interested in this if it's true.Is it necessary to have played the first game though or could you pick up the story easily enough?

[Yggdrasill]

Looks like there might be an Xbox360 version of The Witcher 2 on the way

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-25-esrb-outs-witcher-2-on-xbox-360

Would definitely be interested in this if it's true.Is it necessary to have played the first game though or could you pick up the story easily enough?

Yes. Much more so than mass effect. You will miss out on a lot from not having played the first.

[dooley]

Yes. Much more so than mass effect. You will miss out on a lot from not having played the first.

Fair enough.Might pick up a copy of the first one so

[Yggdrasill]

Fair enough.Might pick up a copy of the first one so

Just be prepared for the first few hours to kinda suck. It took me almost a year to finish it. Kept coming back to it for bits at a time. The story is definitely the stronger point. Gameplay is a bit meh.

EDIT:
The Witcher is €16 on steam by the way.

[dooley]

Just be prepared for the first few hours to kinda suck. It took me almost a year to finish it. Kept coming back to it for bits at a time. The story is definitely the stronger point. Gameplay is a bit meh.

EDIT:
The Witcher is €16 on steam by the way.

I don't use Steam so if I do buy it it'll be on disc.Haven't decided yet.Might wait until E3 and see what they announce.If it's something like ME2 for PS3 that explains the story of the first one then I mightn't bother buying the first game.Not much of a PC gamer tbh

Edit:Tried the demo for The Witcher.Runs like shit on my PC even with all the lowest settings enabled.Looks like I won't be getting it after all

[Yggdrasill]

It's about €7 on gog.com if you want to get it there. (http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/the_witcher)

[Shnitzel]

Playing Half-Life 2 on PC. I just finished Ravenholm. I wish they'd release Episode 3

[SilentHunter]

I'm download the witcher atm. Taking a long time on my connect (a really long time).

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