Author Topic: What are you playing? (Read 4342878 times)

MCD · « **Reply #1620 on:** October 05, 2009, 08:57:07 PM »

oh great, another level.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1621 on:** October 05, 2009, 10:59:39 PM »

anyone have experience with both the PC and 360 versions of mass effect?

does the PC version fix a lot of the 360 problems, like long load times and poor menus?

Bebpo · « **Reply #1622 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:19:31 PM »

I hear the PC version is waaaaaaaaaaaay better. But yeah I have no interest in replaying Mass Effect despite it being a fantastic game so I'll never play it. X360 version was good enough I felt, but I can totally see how 60fps, no tearing, and better interface could make it better.

Then again since it's PC I wonder if there are cool mods? That'd be the only way I'd ever play ME again is with some complete overhaul mod that really makes it feel different.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #1623 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:21:26 PM »

Played some Worms 2 today, and it's as awesome as ever. Do any of you play it online? Seems like it would be a good party game, had a blast playing with my brother earlier.

MCD · « **Reply #1624 on:** October 06, 2009, 02:42:30 AM »

doing NG2 weapons run achievements.

run xxx yyy run

iconoclast · « **Reply #1625 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:01:23 AM »

Quote from: MCD on October 06, 2009, 02:42:30 AM

doing NG2 weapons run achievements.

run xxx yyy run

You could just play through Acolyte using only projectiles and ninpo, until you get to the final Genshin/Elizebet fight. Then you can go ahead and beat the rest of the game with each weapon and get all the achievements in an hour. Unless you actually WANT to beat the game using only one weapon

Bebpo · « **Reply #1626 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:15:42 AM »

Finished up Shadow Complex. Was fun, but I have SEVERE problems with the map design, the lack of real boss fights, the first 70% of the game that is just running through boring hallways shooting easy enemies, etc...felt like a western imitation of metroidvania without any of the stuff that makes the Metroid/CV games so great. 7.5/10; Trials HD is still the best XBLA of '09

Beezy · « **Reply #1627 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:31:55 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on October 06, 2009, 03:15:42 AM

Trials HD is still the best XBLA of '09

VOOT, bitch!

MCD · « **Reply #1628 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:42:52 AM »

Quote from: iconoclast on October 06, 2009, 03:01:23 AM

Quote from: MCD on October 06, 2009, 02:42:30 AM
doing NG2 weapons run achievements.

run xxx yyy run

You could just play through Acolyte using only projectiles and ninpo, until you get to the final Genshin/Elizebet fight. Then you can go ahead and beat the rest of the game with each weapon and get all the achievements in an hour. Unless you actually WANT to beat the game using only one weapon

that's what i am doing besides how do you beat bosses with just ninpo/projectiles?

iconoclast · « **Reply #1629 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:16:40 AM »

Quote from: MCD on October 06, 2009, 03:42:52 AM

Quote from: iconoclast on October 06, 2009, 03:01:23 AM
Quote from: MCD on October 06, 2009, 02:42:30 AM
doing NG2 weapons run achievements.

run xxx yyy run

You could just play through Acolyte using only projectiles and ninpo, until you get to the final Genshin/Elizebet fight. Then you can go ahead and beat the rest of the game with each weapon and get all the achievements in an hour. Unless you actually WANT to beat the game using only one weapon
that's what i am doing besides how do you beat bosses with just ninpo/projectiles?

I can't really remember since I did this when the game first came out, but from what I can remember you'll be needing a Talisman of Rebirth (to refill ninpo) and 3x mushrooms for a few bosses. Make sure you have 30 arrows when going into a boss too, and don't miss UT's with them. I mainly remember Zedonius being a pain in the ass because he can use some shield to block Ninpo attacks sometimes. For Genshin, you can stick him with an IS when he's in the middle of a combo IIRC. You can stick Alexei with an IS when he's doing his tornado. Elizebet was the hardest for me to kill; I needed every arrow, every ninpo x2 and 3x mushrooms to BARELY kill her. The level 3 Void should take care of everyone else.

I think there's a glitch to get more ki slots than you normally can, but I never did it so I can't tell you how.

MCD · « **Reply #1630 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:44:48 AM »

thanks hon but I WILL DO IT THE HARD WAY.

a weapon each day.

chronovore · « **Reply #1631 on:** October 06, 2009, 05:11:10 AM »

Why is MCD calling everyone "hon"?

iconoclast · « **Reply #1632 on:** October 06, 2009, 05:42:58 AM »

Because he's lost it. I know he can kill.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #1633 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:49:38 AM »

Quote from: archie4208 on October 05, 2009, 12:19:31 PM

Reinstalled Baldur's Gate 2

I am also doing this

Also dug up my copy of Icewind Dale 2, which I never finished.

I had to download it since I lent my disks to my brother years ago and forgot all about it.

Akala · « **Reply #1634 on:** October 06, 2009, 10:17:12 AM »

Quote from: iconoclast on October 06, 2009, 05:42:58 AM

Because he's lost it. I know he can kill.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1635 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:14:29 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on October 05, 2009, 11:19:31 PM

I hear the PC version is waaaaaaaaaaaay better. But yeah I have no interest in replaying Mass Effect despite it being a fantastic game so I'll never play it. X360 version was good enough I felt, but I can totally see how 60fps, no tearing, and better interface could make it better.

Then again since it's PC I wonder if there are cool mods? That'd be the only way I'd ever play ME again is with some complete overhaul mod that really makes it feel different.

the main reason I want to replay it on PC is so I can get Mass Effect 2 on PC and continue my story.

There are just so many sections of ME1 that would be painful to replay, like every side mission except for one. Or the endless elevators. Or the rover controls.

archie4208 · « **Reply #1636 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:14:04 PM »

Is it me or is BG2 incredibly difficult? I am playing as a human monk and I was dying to stuff in the circus tent. By contrast, in NWN2 I never break a sweat and my dwarf paladin can virtually solo nearly everything in the game.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #1637 on:** October 06, 2009, 01:03:45 PM »

What headset do you guys recommend for xbox?

Brehvolution · « **Reply #1638 on:** October 06, 2009, 02:34:16 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on October 06, 2009, 01:03:45 PM

What headset do you guys recommend for xbox?

The standard one works fine for me.

Bocsius · « **Reply #1639 on:** October 06, 2009, 02:38:28 PM »

Leaving it unplugged works fine for me.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #1640 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:15:26 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on October 06, 2009, 02:34:16 PM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on October 06, 2009, 01:03:45 PM
What headset do you guys recommend for xbox?
The standard one works fine for me.

Yup. I've used the standard one and I also have the Halo 3 wireless headset. I much prefer the standard one

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #1641 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:19:49 PM »

I'll right i'll stick with the standard one. I plugged it in last night during a session of team fortress and I think I had a gaming revelation. I was skeptical at first because of the horror stories of people calling each other distinguished black fellows and fegs all the time. But oh man it made playing the game so much better.

MCD · « **Reply #1642 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:23:12 PM »

ms wireless headset sux for two reasons:

1- ac adapter charger, i like usb charging better.

2- my ears get all red and shit fast.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #1643 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:30:46 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on October 06, 2009, 03:19:49 PM

I'll right i'll stick with the standard one. I plugged it in last night during a session of team fortress and I think I had a gaming revelation. I was skeptical at first because of the horror stories of people calling each other distinguished black fellows and distinguished effete fellows all the time. But oh man it made playing the game so much better.

I didn't realize you were playing TF2 on 360. I still have my Orange Box copy floating around here, add me and I'll play with you sometime.

demi · « **Reply #1644 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:14:39 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on October 06, 2009, 03:19:49 PM

I'll right i'll stick with the standard one. I plugged it in last night during a session of team fortress and I think I had a gaming revelation. I was skeptical at first because of the horror stories of people calling each other distinguished black fellows and distinguished effete fellows all the time. But oh man it made playing the game so much better.

All those stories are exaggerated.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #1645 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:16:40 PM »

I'm playing this redesign of Super Metroid. Shit is SO cash. It really feels like I'm playing a SNES sequel to Super Metroid -- only, you know, with all the same bosses. But still, from what I've seen so far (3 hours and 2 bosses in) the level design is top notch, and the modified physics and enemy strength also add some novelty value. It's definitely more challenging than the original, although not nearly as hard as Super Metroid Impossible. The fastest tool-assisted speedrun I've seen clocks in at just over an hour, so I assume it's roughly twice as long as the original Super Metroid.

For what it's worth, I tend to think most rom hacks/game redesigns are complete shit, so this isn't just nostalgia talking.

There are some full runs on YouTube if you want a peek:
[youtube=560,345]AvRscM8-fSY[/youtube]

Anyway, if you're interested then get the patch here: http://drewseph.zophar.net/

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1646 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:46:00 PM »

Finished Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. Back to Gundam 0081 until next week when too many good games come out.

bork · « **Reply #1647 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:14:21 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on October 06, 2009, 07:46:00 PM

Finished Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. Back to Gundam 0081 until next week when too many good games come out.

I'm trying to stick to only certain games, but I think I am gonna cave in and get Way Of The Samurai 3. Fallout 3 GOTY Edition is going to have to wait.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #1648 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:18:01 PM »

Alright, I think I'm done trying to replay KZ2. I've wanted to stick with it simply because I want to get to the later levels and the variation they bring, but I don't think I can do it knowing what I have to get through to reach them. All the chokepoints I loved during my first playthrough have become dreaded shitswamps this time around, and it's not fun. And I swear they sped up the movement of the main character.

On the upside, the game still looks amazing. I wish other developers put this much effort into making metal look like metal.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #1649 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:32:43 PM »

how are the precision controls? i was curious about that patch.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #1650 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:51:15 PM »

I haven't played it since launch so I can't give you much of a comparison, other than that the game feels faster. Not the aiming so much, but the actual movement. Could be my failing memory, though.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1651 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:23:19 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge™ on October 06, 2009, 08:14:21 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on October 06, 2009, 07:46:00 PM
Finished Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. Back to Gundam 0081 until next week when too many good games come out.

I'm trying to stick to only certain games, but I think I am gonna cave in and get Way Of The Samurai 3. Fallout 3 GOTY Edition is going to have to wait.

Next week I'm getting Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend and WotS3 for sure. If Toys R Us has Demon's Souls, I'll get it along with U2 and BL during the B2G1 sale.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #1652 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:03:45 AM »

Last gripe about KZ2 for now. I still do not fucking get why there is no co-op in the game. I'm usually supportive of arguments like "we wanted to focus on making a great single player game without compromises made to facilitate multiple players," but it just doesn't fly with this game, seeing as how you're with other squad members in all but one level.

Akala · « **Reply #1653 on:** October 07, 2009, 12:12:09 AM »

I think between this and lumines, I'm set on the PSP.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #1654 on:** October 07, 2009, 01:27:42 AM »

finished an NGS1 normal playthrough...ranked 611. no idea where people are pulling the extra millions. I do all the fiend challenges, get under time on almost everything...

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #1655 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:23:59 AM »

I just got 1600 Live points what should I get?

I was thinking Castlevania and Monkey Island.

How is Lumines on xbox? I used to play the shit out of that on PSP.

Akala · « **Reply #1656 on:** October 07, 2009, 11:26:08 AM »

Lumines Live is great, but a bit much if you want all the good stuff.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #1657 on:** October 07, 2009, 02:32:38 PM »

Got my hands on Uncharted 2 and I'm playing South Park tower defense.

Bebpo · « **Reply #1658 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:25:19 PM »

Been playing the new Blue Dragon DS game online with duckroll. It's slow and clunky and runs at 8-10fps, but is sort of a fun game. So in other words, it's your usual from Mistwalker.

Beezy · « **Reply #1659 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:32:40 PM »

Started The Last Remnant on the 360 last night. I installed it and it still runs kind off bad (frameskipping during battles texture pop ins), but I'm liking it so far. Decent battle system and there doesn't seem to be any type of collect-a-thon bullshit so far. It was obviously meant to be a PC game though.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #1660 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:40:09 PM »

Trying to get into ODST, but 'll probably ditch it for COD4 if it doesn't pick up soon.

ManaByte · « **Reply #1661 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:00:59 PM »

Empire: Total War DLC.

iconoclast · « **Reply #1662 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:19:15 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on October 07, 2009, 11:23:59 AM

I just got 1600 Live points what should I get?

I was thinking Castlevania and Monkey Island.

How is Lumines on xbox? I used to play the shit out of that on PSP.

Lumines is great on the 360. Heavenly Star + HD + Surround sound =

Some of my favorites on the service (no particular order):
Braid
Mega Man 9
Rez HD
Vritual-On: Oratorio Tangram
Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo: HD Remix
Trials HD
Geometry Wars 2
Ikaruga
Bionic Commando Rearmed

demi · « **Reply #1663 on:** October 09, 2009, 09:57:31 PM »

You didnt even play BlazBlue? The good fighter?

demi · « **Reply #1664 on:** October 09, 2009, 10:06:13 PM »

BOMB THAT PLACE

cool breeze · « **Reply #1665 on:** October 09, 2009, 11:42:22 PM »

replaying Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow. Awesome game.

Hitman Blood Money (replaying)

still playing Motorstorm PSP

Bebpo · « **Reply #1666 on:** October 10, 2009, 12:37:11 AM »

Been playing Blue Dragon DS ALLLL DAY. Game is addicting. It's been a while since I played a cheaply highly difficult rpg even if the difficulty mainly comes from your AI partners being terrible. I think I'm about 1/3rd through now.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #1667 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:16:47 AM »

I'm hardcore into WOW again, levelling a paly

also I wish I could make a thread because DA:O looks bad ass http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-dragon-age-origins/17-1477/

Akala · « **Reply #1668 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:01:42 AM »

DEMON'S SOULS

I wanted some pinball today, but that shit still hasn't arrived yet. :'(

chronovore · « **Reply #1669 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:25:48 AM »

Quote from: a slime appears on October 09, 2009, 10:08:25 PM

I haven't done any hardcore arcade hunting though. I only check them out when I get a chance like when I took that Akihabara tour or when I need to hit up a Yodobashi camera and there's an arcade nearby.

We can run by one on Tuesday if you like. Avion in Namba? I understand some good players are frequently present, but I'm not part of that scene.

Today I 100%'d Bully: Scholarship Edition; it felt like a LONG time coming, since I played the PS2 version pretty thoroughly. But not THIS thoroughly. I really enjoyed it, but hunting down the last 0.08% by buying 500 sodas and getting another unlock clothing piece was pretty anticlimactic. Still one of my favorite games, ever.

Not sure what to play next.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #1670 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:06:31 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on October 10, 2009, 10:25:48 AM

Quote from: a slime appears on October 09, 2009, 10:08:25 PM
I haven't done any hardcore arcade hunting though. I only check them out when I get a chance like when I took that Akihabara tour or when I need to hit up a Yodobashi camera and there's an arcade nearby.

We can run by one on Tuesday if you like. Avion in Namba? I understand some good players are frequently present, but I'm not part of that scene.

Today I 100%'d Bully: Scholarship Edition; it felt like a LONG time coming, since I played the PS2 version pretty thoroughly. But not THIS thoroughly. I really enjoyed it, but hunting down the last 0.08% by buying 500 sodas and getting another unlock clothing piece was pretty anticlimactic. Still one of my favorite games, ever.

Not sure what to play next.

play Batman! (if you havent already played it)

I'm just up the last boss myself. I played on hard, it wasnt too bad, a couple of fights required a lot of button mashing endurance but other than that the game was pretty easy.

Its a great game, collectibles done very well and you get lots of sweet Bat-gadgets and stuff.

I picked up around 2/3rds of the Riddler stuff just playing through so I'll probably get all of that. I probably wont have enough time to do the challenges as Ive only got it for a couple more days (its a rental copy), but I may rent it again if theres some DLC or something at some point

Darunia · « **Reply #1671 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:28:14 PM »

Finished Trine today. Stellar game, can't think of anything really wrong with it. It's just an amazing puzzle platformer. It's supposed to be out on US PSN october 22nd, buy buy buy

cool breeze · « **Reply #1672 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:41:55 PM »

Did they patch the last level? that was "what's wrong with it" when it first launched. But yeah, great, great game.

FatalT · « **Reply #1673 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:24:53 PM »

I got Guitar Hero Van Halen today. It's actually really good! I've been playing that and Demon's Souls.

chronovore · « **Reply #1674 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:38:14 PM »

Quote from: Scenester on October 10, 2009, 08:06:31 PM

play Batman! (if you havent already played it)

I'm just up the last boss myself. I played on hard, it wasnt too bad, a couple of fights required a lot of button mashing endurance but other than that the game was pretty easy.

Its a great game, collectibles done very well and you get lots of sweet Bat-gadgets and stuff.

I picked up around 2/3rds of the Riddler stuff just playing through so I'll probably get all of that. I probably wont have enough time to do the challenges as Ive only got it for a couple more days (its a rental copy), but I may rent it again if theres some DLC or something at some point

Definitely on my list for as soon as I have a copy in hand. A friend's sending me the PS3 version, so I'm probably going to cave. The thread I created to discourage me from buying one ended up having the opposite effect. Not overwhelmingly opposite, but there are enough games I want to play, and then there are the Bluray rentals...

If you see me on, hit me up for Saints 2 co-op/multiplayer. We can mop up some badges.

bork · « **Reply #1675 on:** October 11, 2009, 12:29:59 AM »

Quote from: a slime appears on October 09, 2009, 10:05:31 PM

Quote from: demi on October 09, 2009, 09:57:31 PM
You didnt even play BlazBlue? The good fighter?
Honestly, no one has it.

LOL, sure they do. The new version, Continuum Shift, is even on test right now!

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1676 on:** October 11, 2009, 01:39:15 AM »

Ah man, my Xbox red ringed. I was sure my xbox was out of warranty, but I filled out the form on the site and it looks like I'm getting a free repair. Weird.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #1677 on:** October 11, 2009, 03:19:17 AM »

Oh wicked. Apparently the 3 year red ring warranty starts the first day the console connects online. That date was probably in November 2006. Holy shit I'm lucky.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #1678 on:** October 11, 2009, 03:36:37 AM »

sweet got all the story mode achieves now in Batman. It was pretty sweet hearing the Riddler get owned once you do all his challenges

Working on the combat/predator challenges now...

Rman · « **Reply #1679 on:** October 11, 2009, 04:47:25 AM »

Ninja Gaiden 2: Completed Acolyte, now playing Warrior.
TWEWY: Still having fun with this.
Slopsion Man: Near the end of world 2.

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Author Topic: What are you playing? (Read 4342878 times)