What are you playing this weekend?

[Rman]

Blue Dragon
Ace Attorney 3
VP: Lenneth

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Well, I guess I'll play some GT5:P 'cause I feel like I kinda have to.  I finally bought a ShockAxis yesterday so I'm probably going to go back and replay some older games for the hell of it, like Uncharted.

But this weekend means one thing and one thing only - NFL Draft.  2 days of staring at Mel Kiper and listening about the same 10 players over and over again.

[calcifer]

[MrAngryFace]

[Don Flamenco]

OOOOH YEAH!!

DUH-NUH-NUH-NUH!!

DUH-NUH-NUH-NUH!!

BABY BABY!!

DUH-NUH-NUH-NUH!!

DUH-NUH-NUH-NUH!!

[fistfulofmetal]

I'll probably play more Burnout..... and the MGO beta... yeah....

[Joe Molotov]

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

[Fragamemnon]

It's got the longevity for me that TF2 doesn't. Well, at least until the next TF2 update.



EU: Rome needs a bit more time in the oven, I have it but will wait for the next patch before getting back to it. EU3+ Napoleon's Ambition + Magna Mundi Gold are making for a rocking grand strategy substitute if you decide to play as a major HRE player. Very cool.



Flat out awesome. I wouldn't expect very many people around here to play these kind of games, but if you do like quality wargaming and you didn't leap on this already, for god's sakes do so now. It's fantastic. Only bad note:  my wife is starting to get the dreaded "hey what is with you playing nazis in a game AGAIN" look.



Ouch @ paying in Euros as a yank for this one, but it's been well worth it. Can be excruciatingly evil with luck on the rolls and cards dealt, resulting in some serious profanity, but on other rounds I wind up gobbling four or five territories because of a lucky ambassador draw. Very fun PC game based on the Joan of Arc board game, and do note-there's a English demo now for people like me whose French is dreadful.

[demi]

I'm dorking around GameTap with my new Press Account :bling

[Fragamemnon]

I'm dorking around GameTap with my new Press Account :bling

Gametap is great stuff. First game I played on it after signing up, was X-COM:UFO Defense-for eight hours straight.

[demi]

I dont really want to dive into anything until my new PC is ready, but I'm toying with it for now

[MrAngryFace]

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It's got the longevity for me that TF2 doesn't. Well, at least until the next TF2 update.

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EU: Rome needs a bit more time in the oven, I have it but will wait for the next patch before getting back to it. EU3+ Napoleon's Ambition + Magna Mundi Gold are making for a rocking grand strategy substitute if you decide to play as a major HRE player. Very cool.

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Flat out awesome. I wouldn't expect very many people around here to play these kind of games, but if you do like quality wargaming and you didn't leap on this already, for god's sakes do so now. It's fantastic. Only bad note:  my wife is starting to get the dreaded "hey what is with you playing nazis in a game AGAIN" look.

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Ouch @ paying in Euros as a yank for this one, but it's been well worth it. Can be excruciatingly evil with luck on the rolls and cards dealt, resulting in some serious profanity, but on other rounds I wind up gobbling four or five territories because of a lucky ambassador draw. Very fun PC game based on the Joan of Arc board game, and do note-there's a English demo now for people like me whose French is dreadful.

Yeah I heard Quake Wars wasnt too shabby, just a little more of the same, which is fine if you haven't played a lot of that recently. Ive toyed with the idea of picking it up but WOW and CoH was cheaper.

[Vizzys]

Persona 3 Fes: Episode Aigis - just got owned by the fourth boss, GRIND GRIND GRIND
CoD4 - maybe get the new maps soon

[Fragamemnon]

Yeah I heard Quake Wars wasnt too shabby, just a little more of the same, which is fine if you haven't played a lot of that recently. Ive toyed with the idea of picking it up but WOW and CoH was cheaper.

It's had suprising staying power for me. The teamwork, even on public servers, is very good, and it's more fast paced and less downtime than BF2 or BF2142. The vehicles and infantry balance is very good and the maps are fantastic.

Though I still keep BF2 installed for the mods, of course.

[hyp]

mushihime sama

[youtube=425,350]nscP9QpXoFM[/youtube]

i would like to play the mgo beta but downloading the updates is a major pain in the ass.

[MrAngryFace]

Yeah I heard Quake Wars wasnt too shabby, just a little more of the same, which is fine if you haven't played a lot of that recently. Ive toyed with the idea of picking it up but WOW and CoH was cheaper.

It's had suprising staying power for me. The teamwork, even on public servers, is very good, and it's more fast paced and less downtime than BF2 or BF2142. The vehicles and infantry balance is very good and the maps are fantastic.

Though I still keep BF2 installed for the mods, of course.

Yeah from all ive seen they took a more conservative approach to the title, which is good because it sounds like the gameplay is pretty polished thanks to that. Ill try and pick it up next payday. Ive been on the edge but ill give it a go.

[Smooth Groove]

There is a Quake Wars demo, MAF. You can mess around with some bots.

It's not bad looking for a MP game.  I posted some caps here before but they might be deleted now. 

[Fragamemnon]

Yeah I heard Quake Wars wasnt too shabby, just a little more of the same, which is fine if you haven't played a lot of that recently. Ive toyed with the idea of picking it up but WOW and CoH was cheaper.

It's had suprising staying power for me. The teamwork, even on public servers, is very good, and it's more fast paced and less downtime than BF2 or BF2142. The vehicles and infantry balance is very good and the maps are fantastic.

Though I still keep BF2 installed for the mods, of course.

Yeah from all ive seen they took a more conservative approach to the title, which is good because it sounds like the gameplay is pretty polished thanks to that. Ill try and pick it up next payday. Ive been on the edge but ill give it a go.

You can play an engineer in Quake Wars, they really rock and I know you loved playing them in BF1942!

[Smooth Groove]

Frag, where are some tips for TF2?  I like TF2 but I kinda suck.  At best, I get about 1-2 kills per death. 

[Howard Alan Treesong]

I am trying to stay away from WoW for a weekend

probably putter around in The World Ends with You

[Fragamemnon]

There is a Quake Wars demo, MAF. You can mess around with some bots.

It's not bad looking for a MP game.  I posted some caps here before but they might be deleted now. 

Sometimes the megatextures can be megablurry and some of the effects are just downright embarassing looking for a 2007 game, but overall it's a decent looking title. Runs well though, at least after you set a few critical console commands.

[Fragamemnon]

Frag, where are some tips for TF2?  I like TF2 but I kinda suck.  At best, I get about 1-2 kills per death. 

First key is find 2-3 classes you are confortable with and really learn them in and out. For me, that's medic, heavy, and soldier. You'll almost never see me play anything but those. It's important to pick more than one class to learn, since you might not have a need on your team for another player of that class when you join.

Second, learn the maps and learn where the health and ammo is in addition to the objectives. It can dramatically increase your longevity until a medic runs by and sees you almost dead and heals you to full.

Third, stick together and move as pairs or in a group whenever possibe. Stuff dies faster and people will panic and try to run instead if there aren't other team members of theirs around. Sometimes this isn't possible, but it always helps to move in squads of two-four at least on most maps.

[Smooth Groove]

I mostly used soldier but I'll like to give heavy a try.  I just haven't used heavy much because it's more conspicuous when you suck. 

My best strategy so far is to find high ping servers.   

[pilonv1]

Puzzle Quest
Viking
Everybodys Golf
IMPOSSIBLE MISSION
WORLD GAMES
THE LAST NINJA

C64

[tiesto]

Beat Lost Odyssey with 980/1000 (missed Treasure Trove) last nite, gonna start HL2: Ep 2 this afternoon after I get back from the gym.

[Eric P]

LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE!

in fact i think i'll sign in right now

[Darunia]

Onimusha 3
World Ends With You

[Enl]

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

The Legend of Hero Who Was Slow and Was Spoke Improper Engrish and Collected Church Donations and Met a Blue Eyed Blonde Boy Who Fell in Love With Him and Was Conflict With His Own Love but Eventually Cave In and Then Got Into Water Fight While Searching For His Stupid Sister

Super Stardust HD

and maybe Persona 3: FES

[Bildi]

I picked up Lost Odyssey yesterday - damn, it's great.

Otherwise, PG4 and Metroid Prime 3 I'm trying to eliminate from my backlog.  And I really ought to play more of Dreamfall which I've only played an hour or two of.

[AdmiralViscen]

M&L: PiT and Halo 3

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

And I really ought to play more of Dreamfall which I've only played an hour or two of.

Dreamfall ----

[Darunia]

Castlevania: DAWN OF SORROW - what an awesome little game. Yeah, it's MOTS of the worst kind but there's never enough Metroidvania. I'm 30% done, currently hunting Souls for upgrading weapons and hunting money for that Soul Eater Ring (it costs 300 000 gold, I have 40 000 now .

you shouldn't worry about that soul eater ring when you're just 30% in the game. you'll come across other stuff later that'll net you money faster

DoS is incredible, but I still prefer Aria. Easily my favorite metroidvania of the bunch

So yeah I ventured into the realm of Onimusha games. And so far it's pretty awesome. Cheesy, wacky storyline, weapon upgrading, WHIPS. Playing with Jacques brings out the castlevania feel.

I'll probably track down the first two games too

[AdmiralViscen]

Borys, how much is left in PiT when I just entered the Thwomp Volcano?

[Van Cruncheon]

Mana-Khemia
Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of the Ancient Arts
Baroque
Bladestorm

...

y'know, i'm starting to think me and abrader have a lot more in common than i initially thought :'(

[Eel O'Brian]

think i might pick up metal gear solid again and continue on

i keep running around like a spastic and seeing exclamation points everywhere

i totally lost interest in WoW, fellas, sorry

[duckman2000]

COD4. Tried playing MGO beta, yikes. Bunch of rotten tripe on a feces platter, that's what that is.

[AdmiralViscen]

COD4. Tried playing MGO beta, yikes. Bunch of rotten tripe on a feces platter, that's what that is.

I hope you mean COD4 online lol

[duckman2000]

I played COD4 SP once, and that's it. Nice rollercoaster experience, IW really has the whole scripted experience thing down. I almost quit a few times though, because it felt like the game was putting unreasonable limitations on my character. If an unwashed bastard terrorist can perform cover maneuvers, then god damn it, my upper crust elite character should be able to at least match those techniques. At times, I felt more like an embedded reporter than anything.

The MP is hot though.

[Eel O'Brian]

medal of honor airborne cover system > cod4 crouching behind crates

it's true

[AdmiralViscen]

It really gets my blood pumping.

Only 60%? To just get to the end boss and not do beans? I wanna beat it by tomorrow niiiiight fuuuuuck

[Raban]

I just bought this for 25 bucks:



and it's pretty fun so far, the combat's a little broken, but the animation is prime. Now I know why people were lol'ing at Uncharted's 'smooth animation'.

should tide me over until tomorrow

[AdmiralViscen]

Combat improves as you kill guys, you get new moves that make it pretty fun.

[AdmiralViscen]

I got mad shyt

The outside of the volcano sucked dick, respawning enemies and those stupid transformodudes. And then it's back to back dungeons, it really drags.

[duckman2000]

I just bought this for 25 bucks:

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and it's pretty fun so far, the combat's a little broken, but the animation is prime. Now I know why people were lol'ing at Uncharted's 'smooth animation'.

should tide me over until tomorrow

It's a shame that what's good about that piece of shit game begins and ends with Altair's animation. Ubishit sucks, and Assassin's Creed is the Killzone of this generation. And people who like it are a bunch of little Wollans.

[AdmiralViscen]

Wrong nicca.

[demi]

Right nicca, Ass Creed is boring as fuck and has spotty controls

I got 1000 on it last night... I am so glad to get that of the way

[Raban]

I like it, you guys need to calm down.

I didn't know people were so divided on AC.

Like Yahtzee said, it's not horrific or amazing, it's just mediocre, and that's fine. It's a solid 7, which describes every single game Ubisoft has ever made. That developer rocks the 7/10 score like no other.

[duckman2000]

I like it, you guys need to calm down.

I didn't know people were so divided on AC.

Like Yahtzee said, it's not horrific or amazing, it's just mediocre, and that's fine. It's a solid 7, which describes every single game Ubisoft has ever made. That developer rocks the 7/10 score like no other.

People who are like Wollan like it. Others don't. And a "7" would suggest that it's a competent game with some flaws, whereas Assassin's Creed is one long, repetitive, tedious flaw with one or two noteworthy highlights. The truth patrol labels it a 2/10, points awarded for a sexy assassin strut and nothing else.

[Van Cruncheon]

assassin's creed = goty

hataz can go fuck their little rancid jappy buttholes

[Raban]

I like it, you guys need to calm down.

I didn't know people were so divided on AC.

Like Yahtzee said, it's not horrific or amazing, it's just mediocre, and that's fine. It's a solid 7, which describes every single game Ubisoft has ever made. That developer rocks the 7/10 score like no other.

People who are like Wollan like it. Others don't. And a "7" would suggest that it's a competent game with some flaws, whereas Assassin's Creed is one long, repetitive, tedious flaw with one or two noteworthy highlights. The truth patrol labels it a 2/10, points awarded for a sexy assassin strut and nothing else.

Looks like your making yourself right at home here on EB. Good on you 

EDIT: thx, Drinky

[demi]

Prole thinks any game is GOTY... I don't think he's played it, it lacks skirt lifting catgirls

[AdmiralViscen]

I like it, you guys need to calm down.

I didn't know people were so divided on AC.

Like Yahtzee said, it's not horrific or amazing, it's just mediocre, and that's fine. It's a solid 7, which describes every single game Ubisoft has ever made. That developer rocks the 7/10 score like no other.

"Nailed it."

[demi]

Rainbow Six is a 9, theory debunked

[Raban]

Rainbow Six is a 9, theory debunked

It's because +2 for Tom Clancy.

[Smooth Groove]

Prince of Persia 1 and 3, SC:Chaos Theory are 9s also

[demi]

Beyond Good & Evil is a 10, Rayman 2 is an 8.75

[demi]

GRAW 1 & 2 are 8.5s as well

[AdmiralViscen]

Anno 1701 is a 9

[Raban]

Beyond Good & Evil is a 10, Rayman 2 is an 8.75

BG&E is eurofag furry trash.

Rayman 2...I'll give you that one.

Prince of Persia 1 and 3, SC:Chaos Theory are 9s also

PoP1 was atrocious in the final hour, and the linearity and puzzles got really tiresome. Never tried PoP3. SC3, Tom Clancy games add 2 points. Ubisoft tends to put more effort in to games that are funded by him.

EDIT: Lmfao, chill out, guys.

[Eric P]

BG&E is more than a 7