What are you playing?

[FlameOfCallandor]

I got a 360 finally! I bought the elite black version. In the games department I got,

Gears of War
Mass Effect
Oblivion 4
Bioshock


I'm pretty stoked. Any good games on xbox live? What else should I know?

[Kestastrophe]

You picked some of the best games on the system, its going to keep you busy for a long while. I don't know if you'll like BioShock though

[FlameOfCallandor]

You picked some of the best games on the system, its going to keep you busy for a long while. I don't know if you'll like BioShock though

Why cause its based on Rand philosophy?

I got those games cause they were a great deal.

Gears of war was $20
Oblivion + Bioshock was $30
Mass Effect was $20

I bought Overlord 2 but took it back after I read some reviews.

[Kestastrophe]

Decent deals. The price to playtime ratio on BioShock/Oblivion is crazy. I think my playtime on Oblivion was close to 200 hours and I must have played BioShock at least 4 times through. If you like Gears, BestBuy has the sequel for $30 this week. It is much better than the first game in every respect.

If you want to play multiplayer, a handful of us play Battlefield 1943 and its downloadable only.

[FlameOfCallandor]

I'm not going to buy any more games for a while. The next game will be Dead Space.

Did the elite come with HD cables? My roommate hooked all the shit up and I couldnt tell. It didnt look like it at first glance, but who knows.

[duckman2000]

I'm not going to buy any more games for a while. The next game will be Dead Space.

Did the elite come with HD cables? My roommate hooked all the shit up and I couldnt tell. It didnt look like it at first glance, but who knows.

No.

[FlameOfCallandor]

WTF Gay as shit. I thought that was the reason for the extra price. 

[Kestastrophe]

What? The elite doesn't come with HDMI or the HD component cables? smh

[FlameOfCallandor]

What are some good arcade games that aren't geomtry wars.

[duckman2000]

What? The elite doesn't come with HDMI or the HD component cables? smh

Yeah, I would have been pretty miffed if I hadn't had an extra HDMI cable. Microsoft is the new 2006 Sony.

On the upside, there is now a resale market for HD cables.

[FlameOfCallandor]

Whats better, component HD or HDMI?

[Third]

I think you can only receive 1080p with a HDMI cable...

[duckman2000]

Whats better, component HD or HDMI?

Component

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Want to buy some cables? 

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[cool breeze]

Whats better, component HD or HDMI?

HDMI > Component > VGA > S-Video > Composite > RF (if you can still do it)

[Kestastrophe]

What are some good arcade games that aren't geomtry wars.

Shadow Complex, Peggle

[chronovore]

What? The elite doesn't come with HDMI or the HD component cables? smh

Isn't the base X360 cable component/composite ready? I think the ones over here do modular component, but it's been a while since I purchased.

For some reason everyone wants to make extra money off the HDMI cable sale. There was a gamesindustry.biz article on it where the guy speculated that the marketing people were putting in the cable they felt most of their users would be able to use immediately. Bullshit: everybody loves a chance to make an accessory sale with a huge margin, particularly since the margin on 360s and PS3s is so bad to begin with.

On topic: since my RB2 disc died, I'm playing RB1 and trying to mop up the last few "Big in _____" Achievements. I did an 18 song set on Hard tonight playing both vocals and geetahr. I thought I was doomed when Train Kept A Rollin' started, but I managed to squeak by. I'm just happy that Flirtin' With Disaster or GGaHT didn't start; I can't get through those on Hard on guitar.

[Yeti]

If you need an HDMI cable just go to monoprice.com, don't pay the ridiculous prices in stores.

[duckman2000]

Isn't the base X360 cable component/composite ready?

Not the new ones, composite only. Elite lulz.

[Mr. Gundam]

Still playing Free Mission in Gundam 0081. Not as brutal as it once was now that I can buy new Mobile Suits, but still challenging.

[Joe Molotov]

NUH NUH NUH NUH NUH NUH NUH NUH NUH NUH

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Batman

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[tiesto]

What are some good arcade games that aren't geomtry wars.

Phantasy Star 2, Rez HD, Ikaruga, SOTN, SOR2...

[demi]

Don't get Phantasy Star 2.

Get Shadow Complex and Undertow

[Enl]

Finished Batman and Castlevania:Harmony of Dissonance. I ended up enjoying Batman alot but was a bit disappointed with how the final battle and ending played out:

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The whole game builds up to the big confrontation with the Joker only you don't fight him. Instead you just fight more of same goons you've been fighting against since the beginning of the game. Disappointing considering the elaborate Poison Ivy and Killer Croc battle before that.

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Also with Batman I finally passed 10,000 achievment points ("Conquering Fear" being the achievement that passed it). 



Currently playing:

Neverhood- This has been on the backburner for a very long time. So far it's been a damn good experience. The atmosphere and world are great, and the game contains what I believe is the longest belch ever in videogame history.

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The musc is also really good. Nothing so far quite reaches the level of the Little Bonus Room song in Skullmonkeys, but I found myself singing this lovely tune in the shower this morning:

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Also playing:

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon- 92% done. Soo much better than Dissonance.

Mario & Luigi Superstar- Just arrived at the HooeyHoThing University.

Blue Dragon- Still Playing

KoF XII 360- Still not playing

[bork]

Just played through and finished Uncharted for the first time.  I really enjoyed the game, and loved the fast-pace of everything.  It had very few "puzzles" and was action/platforming 98% of the time.  Lots of rewards to unlock too; might go back and see about getting everything at some point.  Can't wait for the sequel.

[Darunia]

I also finished Uncharted again today. Felt like going through it once more after playing the U2 mp. I really can't wait to start the new campaign

[FlameOfCallandor]

The Soccer game on live is really fun. I think it's called World of Soccer.

[FlameOfCallandor]

If you need an HDMI cable just go to monoprice.com, don't pay the ridiculous prices in stores.

I'm a noob, can you link me. 

[Purple Filth]

If you need an HDMI cable just go to monoprice.com, don't pay the ridiculous prices in stores.

I'm a noob, can you link me. 

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

[FlameOfCallandor]

Oh ok. It's a standard cable not something specifically for the xbox. Thanks.

[bork]

Oh ok. It's a standard cable not something specifically for the xbox. Thanks.

Yeah.  You can find cheap HDMI cables on Amazon, too.  Just make sure to avoid paying the insane, ridiculous, absurd high prices these cables go for at brick and mortar stores.  Today's Best Buy catalog in the paper was showing an HDMI cable and the BIG SAVINGS of $10 OFF on one, making the price only $39.99!  WOW!      Don't pay more than $10 for one of these cables if you don't need one that long.

[Joe Molotov]

Fry's has generic HDMI cables for like $3, that's where I usually get mine.

[brawndolicious]

I just finished all 855 offline acheevos in Dirt 2, which translates to around 300 individual races.  Amazing game, it is definitely the best simmish offroad racing game this generation.  I really liked that Colin Mcrae tribute at the end.

[Great Rumbler]

Batman: Arkham Asylum - Really loving it, it's my favorite game of 2009 so far. It goes a long way in making you feel like your actually Batman, using his gadets and moves but also being a detective and using stealth to your advantage.

Tales of Monkey Island - Turned out to be way better than I thought it would. Episode 1 was a fun, but had a few problems and was a bit rough around the edges. Episode 2 has been a definite step up.

Majesty 2 - It's a fun game, but an hour or two in and it's already starting to get repetitive. Plus, it's not really that much different from the first game, except for the addition of 3D and a few new buildings.

[FlameOfCallandor]

Castle Crashers is good right?

[AdmiralViscen]

Yes. In groups though.

Try out Splosion Man, Shadow Complex, Braid, Carcassonne, Geometry Wars 2, Marble Blast Ultra, N+, Loder Runner ($5 off ends today), Pac Man CE, Omega Five, Peggle.

[demi]

There's demos for every game on the marketplace FoC... have a ball

[tiesto]

Don't get Phantasy Star 2.

Get Shadow Complex and Undertow

Is Undertow that game they were giving out for free? It was kinda boring if it's the one I'm thinking of... but it might be worth it if it's for free.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Saw The Last Guardian trailer again yesterday so I popped Shadow of the Colossus in my PS3.  Fuck I love the Ico series.

[cool breeze]

Saw The Last Guardian trailer again yesterday so I popped Shadow of the Colossus in my PS3.  Fuck I love the Ico series.

Ha, I actually just bought Ico the other day.  I never owned my own copy and borrowed a friends copy to play it.  Saw it in really good condition, so I picked it up cheap-ish.  I probably won't play it again for another two week (since I'll be finishing M&L3, playing ODST, MAG beta).  Last time I played it was six or seven years ago.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

I was actually looking for my copy of Ico but couldn't find the thing so I settled on SOTC.  I hope I didn't lose it or accidently give it away - I can't remember seeing it in quite awhile.  I was looking online at the used market for Ico yesterday and it starts at $99 but maybe I should look locally.  If you don't mind me asking swaggaz, how much did you pay?

Frankly I just wish Sony would announce an Ico package similar to their God of War one, you know both games on one disc, 1080p, and a stable framerate.  I'd definitely be willing to double or triple dip for that.

[cool breeze]

$20-some used at Gamestop.  I was surprised to find it because it's the first time I found the game used and it was in really good condition.

[Darunia]

Brutal Legend demo. Best intro ever? Possibly. I was playing this on the PS3, where the sound was really crappy... I'll probably redownload for 360 to see if that version has it too, because it's pretty damn terrible

[Akala]

Frankly I just wish Sony would announce an Ico package similar to their God of War one, you know both games on one disc, 1080p, and a stable framerate.  I'd definitely be willing to double or triple dip for that.

That would be so awesome.

[Don Flamenco]

I was actually looking for my copy of Ico but couldn't find the thing so I settled on SOTC.  I hope I didn't lose it or accidently give it away - I can't remember seeing it in quite awhile.  I was looking online at the used market for Ico yesterday and it starts at $99 but maybe I should look locally.  If you don't mind me asking swaggaz, how much did you pay?

Frankly I just wish Sony would announce an Ico package similar to their God of War one, you know both games on one disc, 1080p, and a stable framerate.  I'd definitely be willing to double or triple dip for that.

starts at $39 used on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00004YUWA/ref=sr_1_olp_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1253539759&sr=8-1

[Purple Filth]

$20-some used at Gamestop.  I was surprised to find it because it's the first time I found the game used and it was in really good condition.

i once saw it gamestop for 14 dollars but i had no money, never saw it again  :'(

[FlameOfCallandor]

Can someone explain the weapons selection system in Gears of War? It looks like I can only pick up the hammer when I have my rifle selected which means I lose my rifle. Why can't I choose what to toss in order to pick up the new weapon?

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Just beat DQ5. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. Being a DQ noob, which should I play next? Should I just go ahead and play the DQIV remake?

[demi]

Can someone explain the weapons selection system in Gears of War? It looks like I can only pick up the hammer when I have my rifle selected which means I lose my rifle. Why can't I choose what to toss in order to pick up the new weapon?

You can have two guns,  pistol, and grenades

Just equip the gun you want to toss / replace

[Bebpo]

Chipping through Time Gentlmen, Please!  Which at 2 hours in is good, but not as good as Ben There, Dan That.  Playing Motorstorm 2 a little, which is freaking awesome, but it's a rental and with ODST tomorrow I think I'll just return it and buy it eventually and devote real time to it; and just got Prototype in the mail today so I wanna try that tonight before ODST comes tomorrow.

Just beat DQ5. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. Being a DQ noob, which should I play next? Should I just go ahead and play the DQIV remake?

Yes.  From my experience as a DQ noob:

DQIV = awesome
DQV = awesome


DQVIII = good, but not awesome
DQIX = meh

I am stoked for DQVIr!

[tiesto]

Just beat DQ5. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. Being a DQ noob, which should I play next? Should I just go ahead and play the DQIV remake?

Yeah, the DQ4 remake is decent but I don't like it as much as 5 (my favorite in the series)... it overdoes the accents to the point of annoying-ness, and the story is a bit more simple than 5. But the 'chapters' system is cool, and Torneko's chapter is one of the more unique RPG quests.

I really like DQ3, best way to play is on GB Color or the SNES fan translation... it's much more challenging than 5, there's a lack of story, and there are parts that have a fair amount of nonlinearity and it's easy to get lost and have no clue what to do. 8 is also fantastic, a great technical showcase for the PS2, awesome world map, nice cel-shaded graphics... only complaint is the battles run a bit slower than the DS games due to the loadtimes.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

4 sounds good. I'll play that and then maybe 3 after. My one complaint about 5 was that it was a little too easy.

[Bebpo]

I raged so much because of Motorstorm2's cheating AI that I mailed it back.

Take that AI drivers!!

[FlameOfCallandor]

I played a little of Mass Effect tonight after Gears of War and I kept trying to take cover. lol

[pilonv1]

I raged so much because of Motorstorm2's cheating AI that I mailed it back.

Take that AI drivers!!

i never understood why people loved this so much. AI is distinguished mentally-challenged. sure it looks pretty but it's not much fun

[cool breeze]

mass effect has a cover system...

[FlameOfCallandor]

Then I guess I forgot how to use it. lol

[Bebpo]

I raged so much because of Motorstorm2's cheating AI that I mailed it back.

Take that AI drivers!!

i never understood why people loved this so much. AI is distinguished mentally-challenged. sure it looks pretty but it's not much fun

Well the tracks are awesome!  I was actually really surprised since I didn't think much of the original.  But the tracks here gave me that arcade racing experience that I haven't had since RSC2 or the Sega Rally arcade racers (Wipeout excepted because it's a bit different genre than car racing).  Going through branching tunnels, taking jumps on beaches, climbing volcanos, jumping off cliffs; I really, really love the tracks I played in the first few ranks.  Also the handling feels much better this time around.  I felt in control with a lot of the cars and was avoiding crashes (except when the AI runs over me) whereas in the original I would crash a lot for stupid reasons.

But yeah the AI tries their hardest to ruin everything.  I think the only way to enjoy M2 without raging is doing time trials alone (if that's even possible?) or playing online since at least humans can't cheat even if most of the online community is pretty good at this point.

I remember hearing around the time of Killzone 2 that the cheap frustrating difficulty spikes in certain Sony exclusives are not the work of devs but Sony mandated for some reason I can't even comprehend (lengthen playtime?  Seem more hardcore?).  I wonder if that applies to Motorstorm, because if Sony is telling them to keep putting cheap insanely difficult AI in the series, then there's no hope of Motorstorm 3 having a more fair difficulty curve.  :\

[FlameOfCallandor]

How does the AI cheat? 

[Bebpo]

How does the AI cheat? 

-Infinite Turbo at times (their version of rubberbanding)
-CRUSHING YOU OUT OF NOWHERE (this one is hard to prove, but it happens often if you are a smaller vehicle to suddenly land from a jump in the clear or take a turn and get a cutscene of a BIG TRUCK RUNNING YOU OVER FROM BEHIND).  It's great when you're in 1st place and then BAM you died out of nowhere and are in 8th place now and no time to catch up.

[bork]

I raged so much because of Motorstorm2's cheating AI that I mailed it back.

Take that AI drivers!!

Why didn't you play this online and/or with friends?