Author Topic: ITs Friday 8/10/07 - what are YOU playing? (Read 8659 times)

abrader · « **on:** August 10, 2007, 06:49:33 AM »

This week I have been strangely addicted to PSU

X360 - Phantasy Star Universe - I finished this on PS2 before, but playing it again here for the achievments.It seems like more than just the GFX are better on the X360 edition, I cant explain it yet...also a little track & field, Gauntlet co-op with my girlfriend and a few other XBLA bits

PS3 - Genji: Days of the Blade - The HS demo got me in to the mood to play a game with left stick movements and right stick rolls/dodging. I was also playing Blast Factor Advanced/hybrid research and some Gauntlet II online till the PS3's online shyt (no communication) pissed me off.

PSP - havent touched it all week. I am going to visit the family tomorrow morning, so it may get some play time...

EDIT: I have kind of enjoyed the fact that the releases have been slow last 2 weeks - gives me a chance to play older stuff..

brawndolicious · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2007, 09:06:22 AM »

so far just rainbow 6. I just got up to sergeant first class. not bad considering I've only had it for a few weeks.

later on today I'll probably play table tennis (friend's copy), I'm going to probably buy it later for $10 though.

probably wii play/sports later today since friends are coming over.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2007, 09:12:39 AM »

I've been playing "Brave Story" cause "Tales of the World" fucken burnt me out. I think I've had my fill of fetch quests...

GO TO %INSERT LEVEL% GET ME %INSERT MONSTER DROP/HERB/MINERAL%

And if you speak to them accidentally before you even finish the quest, you get a sassy response along the lines of

"Get me my shit quickly cuntdick"

;_;

But, anyways, Brave Story rox. Totally old school RPG gaming with a new school item creation twist...I loves it.

Yeti · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2007, 11:55:56 AM »

I started playing Devil May Cry 2, but a few stages into it I kind of stopped and haven't picked up playing it again. Probably will today since I've got some free time finally.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2007, 12:39:00 PM »

Im with ya BlueT. People may get hung up on some silly details about this game, but it is in no way a bad RPG. Definately am enjoying this more than Tales of the World so far. Not to say Tales of the World is bad, but while Brave Story is a traditional RPG in the strictest sense, it is very polished. Tales of the World just keeps coming off as a skeleton of a complete game to me. I have all of my characters in Brave Story to level 30-32 so far and they have some neat combo attacks, special attacks, and the enemy designs are some of the best ive seen in an rpg in a while.

The localization is also superb. I haven't chuckled at an rpg this much in a while. I actually think the blank smile of the main character works great when people are making fun of him. Plus the supporting cast always provides laughs.

Battlegrounds Battlegrounds Battlegrounds.

hyp · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2007, 12:44:50 PM »

same shit as last week.

psp - brave story
ps2 - digital devil saga 2

haven't had time for anything else really. i downloaded track and field because the wife wanted to play. it's very meh, don't bother unless you wanna break your controllers.

tiesto · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2007, 12:47:43 PM »

Earthbound and Galactic Attack

Galactic Attack/Layer Section is AWESOME.

Error2k4 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2007, 12:55:19 PM »

finishing Okami now, after that Megaman Legends 2.

demi · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2007, 12:58:24 PM »

Brave Story and Overlord, but this weekend is SHITTY GAME RENTAL #3

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:06:58 PM »

Yep, it's a shitty Gundam game. But, it's my birthday today, so I can do whatever the hell I want.

abrader · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:18:36 PM »

Quote from: Error2k4 on August 10, 2007, 12:55:19 PM

finishing Okami now, after that Megaman Legends 2.

I never did get to try MML2 - I am very interested.

Distant Mantra - I love Gundam games. I have mostly all of the N-American releases...love the one developed by Capcom.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:19:24 PM »

Quote from: abrader on August 10, 2007, 01:18:36 PM

Quote from: Error2k4 on August 10, 2007, 12:55:19 PM
finishing Okami now, after that Megaman Legends 2.

I never did get to try MML2 - I am very interested.

Distant Mantra - I love Gundam games. I have mostly all of the N-American releases...love the one developed by Capcom.

I've got all the North American PS2 games, regardless of quality, and all the Japanese ones. I know they're bad, but I just don't care!

abrader · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:22:02 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 10, 2007, 01:19:24 PM

Quote from: abrader on August 10, 2007, 01:18:36 PM
Quote from: Error2k4 on August 10, 2007, 12:55:19 PM
finishing Okami now, after that Megaman Legends 2.

I never did get to try MML2 - I am very interested.

Distant Mantra - I love Gundam games. I have mostly all of the N-American releases...love the one developed by Capcom.

I've got all the North American PS2 games, regardless of quality, and all the Japanese ones. I know they're bad, but I just don't care!

I dont even think they are half bad - I even like SD Gundam force.....

How do you feel about MS Saga?

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:24:59 PM »

I want MSaga. I hear it owns.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:26:14 PM »

Quote from: abrader on August 10, 2007, 01:22:02 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on August 10, 2007, 01:19:24 PM
Quote from: abrader on August 10, 2007, 01:18:36 PM
Quote from: Error2k4 on August 10, 2007, 12:55:19 PM
finishing Okami now, after that Megaman Legends 2.

I never did get to try MML2 - I am very interested.

Distant Mantra - I love Gundam games. I have mostly all of the N-American releases...love the one developed by Capcom.

I've got all the North American PS2 games, regardless of quality, and all the Japanese ones. I know they're bad, but I just don't care!

I dont even think they are half bad - I even like SD Gundam force.....

How do you feel about MS Saga?

I really like MS Saga. It's super old school and simplistic in it's design and presentation, but I had a good time with it.

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:28:46 PM »

Is MS Saga cheap these days

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:29:35 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 10, 2007, 01:28:46 PM

Is MS Saga cheap these days

It probably is, but I don't know for sure. I bought it the day it came out.

And thanks for not wishing me a happy birthday, loser.

edit: $17.39 on Half.com, not available on EB/GS's website.

demi · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:30:57 PM »

If I wish you happy birthday can I get a homemade tape for my birthday?

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:33:55 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 10, 2007, 01:29:35 PM

Quote from: Himuro on August 10, 2007, 01:28:46 PM
Is MS Saga cheap these days

It probably is, but I don't know for sure. I bought it the day it came out.

And thanks for not wishing me a happy birthday, loser.

edit: $17.39 on Half.com, not available on EB/GS's website.

I made a thread in the hot dog bar!

Isn't there supposed to be a really good Gundam game called Federation vs Zeon or something? I remember great reviews for this one Gundam action game on ps2 early in its life..

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:38:52 PM »

Gundam: Fed vs. Zeon and Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam came out in the US on the PS2. They're both pretty fun Capcom developed arcade titles. There are also Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny versions out on the PS2 in Japan (which I own).

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:45:20 PM »

Error: The Misadventures of Tron Bonne has aged VERY well.

Still one of my favorite psx games.

bud · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:45:40 PM »

msg3:s - i forgot how awesome the gameplay was. the 3rd person camera doesn't work in all environments imo --warehouses and those small cabins-- but it's easy to change it on the fly by just pressing the r3 button once. i'm at the fury battle and that bossfight really demonstrates how awesome/needed the new camera was and, again, the gameplay is the best of the series so far.

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:47:52 PM »

Quote from: bud on August 10, 2007, 01:45:40 PM

msg3:s - i forgot how awesome the gameplay was. the 3rd person camera doesn't work in all environments imo --warehouses and those small cabins-- but it's easy to change it on the fly by just pressing the r3 button once. i'm at the fury battle and that bossfight really demonstartes how awesome/needed the new camera was and. again, the gameplay is the best of the series so far.

MGS3S is amazing because BOTH perspectives compliment each other and are useful for certain situations. MGS4 better have the ability to let you switch the camera on the fly like in Subsistence or I'll be annoyed.

bud · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:50:58 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 10, 2007, 01:47:52 PM

Quote from: bud on August 10, 2007, 01:45:40 PM
msg3:s - i forgot how awesome the gameplay was. the 3rd person camera doesn't work in all environments imo --warehouses and those small cabins-- but it's easy to change it on the fly by just pressing the r3 button once. i'm at the fury battle and that bossfight really demonstartes how awesome/needed the new camera was and. again, the gameplay is the best of the series so far.

MGS3S is amazing because BOTH perspectives compliment each other and are useful for certain situations. MGS4 better have the ability to let you switch the camera on the fly like in Subsistence or I'll be annoyed.

agreed.

i forgot to add this but going into the menus all the time to change the camouflage can be tedious though i didn't really mind it that much --they did fix this in mgs4 though and that's nice-- however, the food/cure systems is lame.

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:52:25 PM »

I never had much problem with the camo stuff. I was annoyed with the original MGS3 release because the load times weren't to my liking, but in Subsistence the loading is fast and without many hiccups.

Robo · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2007, 01:54:13 PM »

Along with the usual dosage of Street Fighter III: Third Strike...

I'm still only playing Guitar Hero: 80's Encore.

Error2k4 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:05:12 PM »

Quote from: abrader on August 10, 2007, 01:18:36 PM

Quote from: Error2k4 on August 10, 2007, 12:55:19 PM
finishing Okami now, after that Megaman Legends 2.

I never did get to try MML2 - I am very interested.

Distant Mantra - I love Gundam games. I have mostly all of the N-American releases...love the one developed by Capcom.

MML2 is soooooooo much better than MML1, it expands greatly upon it and the dungeons are awesome. the music is great and graphics arent so bad considering it's for the PS1. I played for a bit before going to Odin Sphere so I could finish it but I was definitely impressed with the game.

Himuro: Yeah I want to try tron bonne game, but so expensive on ebay

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:06:16 PM »

Most likely Odin Sphere,maybe Xenogears.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:07:20 PM »

I think even the graphics in MML1 are great. There's something charming about them despite their low res textures. Same for Tron Bonne.

[youtube=425,350]QZPiU4KVHEU[/youtube]

jiji · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:10:10 PM »

The Warriors (Xbox) - I'm really surprised by how fun this is. It's a level-by-level beat 'em up - with score! Each level has a high score that the game encourages you to beat by robbing stores, mugging people, getting score bonuses on skillful tagging and lockpicking, getting style points in battle, etc. The GTA-ish freeroamy mode would almost seem like a throwaway addition, except the bonus missions are actually creative and fun, and the rewards for finishing them actually add to the gameplay. (Feed the bums by tracking down their favorite food within the time limit! Thereafter, you can hire bums to fight for you! awesome awesome) The centralized hangout reminds me of Jet Set Radio. Am I committing some kind of heresy by admitting this? In fact, I think the whole game feels like a reimagining of JSR, only with Western cultural relevance. I don't hear much talk about it nowadays. It must be the street culture/Rockstar "taint" that keeps most gaming nerds from associating with it. But I'm really pleased with it, and I'm glad I risked the $5.

Etrian Odyssey - So much compressed gameplay joy. There is no bullshit here - no filler and no needless flash. There is only tightly-designed love. It's a crime that this averaged ~75% in reviews. Clearly, console RPG reviewers aren't in it for the gameplay.

Quote from: tiesto on August 10, 2007, 12:47:43 PM

Galactic Attack/Layer Section is AWESOME.

Yup!

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:11:53 PM »

Quote from: jiji on August 10, 2007, 02:10:10 PM

The Warriors (Xbox) - I'm really surprised by how fun this is. It's a level-by-level beat 'em up - with score! Each level has a high score that the game encourages you to beat by robbing stores, mugging people, getting score bonuses on skillful tagging and lockpicking, getting style points in battle, etc. The GTA-ish freeroamy mode would almost seem like a throwaway addition, except the bonus missions are actually creative and fun, and the rewards for finishing them actually add to the gameplay. (Feed the bums by tracking down their favorite food within the time limit! Thereafter, you can hire bums to fight for you! awesome awesome) The centralized hangout reminds me of Jet Set Radio. Am I committing some kind of heresy by admitting this? In fact, I think the whole game feels like a reimagining of JSR, only with Western cultural relevance. I don't hear much talk about it nowadays. It must be the street culture/Rockstar "taint" that keeps most gaming nerds from associating with it. But I'm really pleased with it, and I'm glad I risked the $5.

Etrian Odyssey - So much compressed gameplay joy. There is no bullshit here - no filler and no needless flash. There is only tightly-designed love. It's a crime that this averaged ~75% in reviews. Clearly, console RPG reviewers aren't in it for the gameplay.

I've noticed most console rpg fans aren't in it for the gameplay period. They just want story.

As for The Warriors. It's a great game. Glad you're liking it Jiji.

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:13:35 PM »

Jiji, The Warriors in general is like Jet Set Radio. I think that Sega was totally inspired by The Warriors movie when they made it.

hyp · « **Reply #32 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:16:51 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 10, 2007, 01:06:58 PM

Yep, it's a shitty Gundam game. But, it's my birthday today, so I can do whatever the hell I want.

happy birthday dude!

jiji · « **Reply #33 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:18:10 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 10, 2007, 02:13:35 PM

Jiji, The Warriors in general is like Jet Set Radio. I think that Sega was totally inspired by The Warriors movie when they made it.

Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. I didn't put two and two together when I watched the movie (just before I started the Warriors game, so I'd understand it better), but that makes sense.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #34 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:29:34 PM »

Alien Syndrome PSP
Brave Story PSP
Celda Wind Waker GC (almost done!)

TVC15 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:36:59 PM »

Mythos
I have to play through Stranglehold's demo again
I was tempted to install WoW again last night, but resisting temptation
Various Steam games
Brave Story is my bedtime game

Aside from Mythos, though, I really need to catch up on my movie watching. I skipped new releases on DVD this week due to money issues, and because of that I have had little blog material.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #36 on:** August 10, 2007, 02:42:49 PM »

I wish to be in mythos

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #37 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:00:27 PM »

Titan's Quest
WII Zelda
MGS:Portable Ops (only when I'm in the bathroom)
PS3 Gaiden (if I have time)
all the new demos on the 360

and hopefully, Mythos if someone can hook me up.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #38 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:00:48 PM »

omg thankx TVC!

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #39 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:04:10 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 10, 2007, 03:00:48 PM

omg thankx TVC!

I guess I was too late.

TVC would probably give you one anyway even if you weren't one of the 1st three to PM him.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #40 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:09:06 PM »

Oh, here's something for the Tron fans. I too loved her game:

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #41 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:45:14 PM »

Who is she? I recognize the little dudes from Dead Rising's toy stores.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #42 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:49:13 PM »

Its their creator!

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #43 on:** August 10, 2007, 03:52:25 PM »

Ok, but where're they all from? I figure that Dead Rising isn't the first time those guys have shown up.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #44 on:** August 10, 2007, 04:05:59 PM »

fukin MEGA MAN! jesus

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #45 on:** August 10, 2007, 04:08:01 PM »

I wish to be in Tron Bonne's pants :(

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** August 10, 2007, 04:12:13 PM »

I want a new Tron Bonne dammit.

jiji · « **Reply #47 on:** August 10, 2007, 04:13:55 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on August 10, 2007, 04:08:01 PM

I wish to be in Tron Bonne's codpiece

fixd

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #48 on:** August 10, 2007, 04:25:39 PM »

The only way to screw--is to unscrew.

Rman · « **Reply #49 on:** August 10, 2007, 05:33:35 PM »

Wii: Super Paper Mario: Beaten already; going for 100% completion
DS: Ouendan 2
PS3: VF5: Got Conqueror Rank last night. Trying go beat all fighters, get all items, and emblems with Pai. Too bad no online play. I'll have to rebuy for 360

360 and PSP are collecting dust right now. Not because there is something wrong with them. They have great libraries and I look forward to get back to them. I just can't focus on too much systems at once.

TVC15 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 10, 2007, 05:42:43 PM »

I wish I still had the naughty Tron Bonne pics that Ferrio sent me all those years ago. She was using one as a Little Flirt!

demi · « **Reply #51 on:** August 10, 2007, 05:46:55 PM »

I just rented Shrek The Third and POTC: At World's End

Should be an easy 2000

hyp · « **Reply #52 on:** August 10, 2007, 05:50:41 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 10, 2007, 05:46:55 PM

I just rented Shrek The Third and POTC: At World's End

Should be an easy 2000

40k or BUST

demi · « **Reply #53 on:** August 10, 2007, 05:52:27 PM »

The goal is 40k by end of August

bork · « **Reply #54 on:** August 11, 2007, 02:17:41 AM »

I've been playing FFXII International Zodiac Job System (lolz), still trying to figure out if I can really play the game and get enough out of it/understand it enough when the game has so much Japanese. I think I'm going to have to sell this back (or attempt a return) and play the U.S. FFXII instead.

Today is Saturday...I've got nothing to do, the wife is at work, my friends have all gone back home( :'()...time for some heavy gaming. I'm thinking Titan Quest.

tiesto · « **Reply #55 on:** August 12, 2007, 09:36:37 PM »

lyte edge, I thought you hated RPGs... surprised you went and picked up FFXII. If you don't like RPGs, that game won't change your mind, actually it may make you appreciate the hands-on approach of traditional RPGs much more.

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** August 12, 2007, 10:09:21 PM »

He hates rpgs so he'll eat up the whole no random encounters + omg the game plays by itself stuff

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #57 on:** August 12, 2007, 10:10:45 PM »

i want to like ff12, i really do, but the godawful pointless real-time battle system makes it impossible

Himu · « **Reply #58 on:** August 12, 2007, 10:11:57 PM »

turn it on wait mode. it'll make the game more enjoyable trust me.

abrader · « **Reply #59 on:** August 13, 2007, 12:06:53 AM »

This weekend I pretty much stuck to PSU story mode (which takes me a while because I like to grind and get S-rank on the story missions/free missions) I found that if you get Srank on certain free missions with certain NPC's in your party that NPC will give you a special Srank reward in addition to your normal reward. I cant wait to finish story mode and get back to online mode. The visuals continue to impress the hell out of them compared to my PS2 memories.

In between that I played quite alot of Earth Defense Force 2017 and UNO online.

Didnt turn on the PS3 unless it was to watch a DVD.

Im about to put a new game in the PSP before I goto bed - I cant decide between

- Final Fantasy I
- Traxx padd
- Innocent Life: A futureistic Harvest Moon
- Ace Combat X

I have so many still in the wrap PSP games because I dont play it as much as consoles...I havent even played MG Portable Ops.

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Author Topic: ITs Friday 8/10/07 - what are YOU playing? (Read 8659 times)