Author Topic: Random Gaming Talk Thread (Read 3056717 times)

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32460 on:** March 22, 2023, 02:56:04 PM »

Quote from: MMaRsu on March 22, 2023, 01:13:23 PM

My first thought on seeing that video: "I hope these fancy smoke nades don't force client crashes like smokes in older CS could".

Nintex · « **Reply #32461 on:** March 22, 2023, 06:48:59 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on March 20, 2023, 05:29:54 PM

Quote from: Tuckers Law on March 19, 2023, 08:58:12 AM
New 2DS XL is great, screens look great and comfort is okay but not great for long sessions (about the same as a 3ds XL). I think one of these grips is a great purchase if you're wanting to play for extended sessions (all the rpg's on the system made it kind of a must have for me): https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Hand-Nintendo-Stylus-Clear/dp/B075YP1CTH/
Good idea.

Haven't been able to find one to my liking yet and most I have seen are either very expensive or very beat up. I guess I'll have more luck visiting some shops than searching online.

Also hard to tell how this develops. After the shop closes they could skyrocket in price because there's software on it that you cannot download anymore or they become 'bricks' people want to get rid off.

Got a lead on an orange white and black lime model.

For some reason the black models of the New 2DS XL are very sleek.
The white one seems ok too but the headphone jack and stylus slot are still black so it's not completely white and the textured finish doesn't look as good in white as it does in black.

Svejk · « **Reply #32462 on:** March 23, 2023, 11:36:54 AM »

Maybe a silly, rhetorical question, but should I snag Doom (2016) for $5 if I've never played it before?

archnemesis · « **Reply #32463 on:** March 23, 2023, 11:41:01 AM »

I enjoyed all 51 minutes that I played of it. It was worth the $5.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #32464 on:** March 23, 2023, 01:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Svejk on March 23, 2023, 11:36:54 AM

Maybe a silly, rhetorical question, but should I snag Doom (2016) for $5 if I've never played it before?

Yes

BIONIC · « **Reply #32465 on:** March 23, 2023, 01:47:32 PM »

Quote from: Svejk on March 23, 2023, 11:36:54 AM

Maybe a silly, rhetorical question, but should I snag Doom (2016) for $5 if I've never played it before?

Yes, it’s really good. Then get the sequel.

Nintex · « **Reply #32466 on:** March 23, 2023, 03:00:51 PM »

Quote from: Svejk on March 23, 2023, 11:36:54 AM

Maybe a silly, rhetorical question, but should I snag Doom (2016) for $5 if I've never played it before?

yes.

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32467 on:** March 23, 2023, 03:31:16 PM »

$5 for 2016 is a great deal, well worth it.

Svejk · « **Reply #32468 on:** March 23, 2023, 03:34:50 PM »

Word. Snatched it. Will jump on it after RE4. Thanks bores!

Nintex · « **Reply #32469 on:** March 23, 2023, 03:47:05 PM »

Bought a black/lime 2DS XL should be here in a couple of days.

Price at 150 was ok'ish, about what it used to cost new and not as crazy as the prices in the US.
The few shops I checked had none because of the sudden high demand so I ended up buying it used online anyway.

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32470 on:** March 23, 2023, 03:54:09 PM »

Yeah, you bringing it up had me looking at maybe getting myself a New 3ds XL, mainly for the larger/nicer screen for the few games where I like the 3D (apart from my New 2DS XL, all my 3DS systems are a non-XL "New" model and a non-"New" XL model), and quickly got disgusted with the prices people are asking.

Also: I really hate nintendo's "New" naming scheme shit. Let's hope they don't bring it back again, or something even worse.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #32471 on:** March 23, 2023, 04:06:22 PM »

I have a Zelda Majora's Mask 3DSXL

its so beautiful (and expensive)

by the way

? I heard there was new leaks but all screens have been redacted from twitter

Nintex · « **Reply #32472 on:** March 23, 2023, 04:53:57 PM »

I had to stop myself not hunting down the Pokeball 2DS XL, which is really pretty.

But the purpose of this 2DS is to actually play the games, which I can't do now because I don't want to use my Samus New 3DS XL because at this point just the box (without any inserts) goes for 200 and a complete one up to a 1000 Euro depending on the condition.

Quote from: MMaRsu on March 23, 2023, 04:06:22 PM

I have a Zelda Majora's Mask 3DSXL

its so beautiful (and expensive)

That one goes for about 500 Euro now, without a box.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #32473 on:** March 23, 2023, 07:52:04 PM »

Ya and I have the box too

bork · « **Reply #32474 on:** March 24, 2023, 06:40:19 PM »

Quote from: bork on March 20, 2023, 09:34:04 PM

Quote from: bork on March 08, 2023, 03:11:30 PM
Did some more GPD Win Max 2 testing.

At 18w TDP:

-Gotham Knights ran at 60 FPS at 720P on low settings. 50-60 when on a bike.
-Elden Ring ran at 45-50 FPS on average at 720P/low.
-KOF XV ran at 1080P 60 FPS with all settings on high.
-Soul Calibur 6 ran at 720P 60 FPS with settings on medium/high- this was the default; need to try 1080P and higher settings.
-DOA6 ran at 1080P 60 FPS with low character shadow resolution and low effect quality.

At 28w TDP:

-Elden Ring ran at 55-60 FPS at 720P/low!
-Cyberpunk 2077 ran at 34-45 FPS on average with some dips at times at 720P/low. Should be able to get it to run a bit better with some tweaking.
-Persona 5 Royal ran at 60+ FPS at 1080P/high settings. Framerate was anywhere from 62-100 FPS. Looks amazing on the screen.

Really impressed with this thing,

Some more GPD Win Max 2 impressions:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Decided to return it. Booted it up this morning and had Steam open. The right side of the screen started going haywire and doing "ghost inputs" (it's a touch screen). Looked this up and found some other people reporting the same thing. Discord said it could be drivers, or maybe the charger, or maybe it was a hardware issue. I rebooted and it seemed OK, then it happened again. The place I got it from offers a 30 day return policy and I'm still under that, so going to send it back to them.

Picked up an ASUS Zephyrus G14 instead. It's a lot bigger, but it was also cheaper and the performance is better. No more GPD for me after this, I swear!

G14 impressions:

spoiler (click to show/hide)

[close]

Don't have any problems with this laptop and the price was fantastic, but I decided to get the ASUS Flow Z13 2023 model instead. It's what I wanted in the first place and the performance is 60% better than last year's model. Seen some videos and the 4050 runs games really well at 1440P even while keeping thermals low. ASUS appears to have fixed all the issues the 2022 model had.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #32475 on:** March 25, 2023, 01:45:07 PM »

https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1639371630630801411

want

Potato · « **Reply #32476 on:** March 25, 2023, 11:01:51 PM »

What's that?

Nintex · « **Reply #32477 on:** March 26, 2023, 01:22:35 PM »

The 2DS XL came in and it's a beauty. Especially this Lime Green edition.

Also did some last minute shopping on the eShop, Radiant Historia, Soul Hackers (only 4 Euro!), Devil Survivor 2 (only 4 Euro!), and Liberation Maiden.
Now looking into some physical buys that I missed out on back in the day like Majora's Mask and Mario Kart 7. Already found both at a decent price.

3DS overall seems fun and easy as far as collecting goes, most games aren't that expensive yet, some can still be found new. The small boxes don't take up much space.
Since it's not that old you don't have to worry about broken cartridges or batteries either.

It's weird, back in the day I mostly ignored the 3DS and focused on the Wii U once that dropped but looking back the 3DS is a much, much stronger system.
It did take them until this 2DS XL to make it comfortable though. The ergonomics on the New 3DS XL are poor and the original was just ridiculous with the Circle Pad attachment.
Even without the Grip thing the 2DS XL is a 100% improvement on that front. Also got lucky with the Screen Lottery. It's a TN but very accurate colors even at the highest brightness.

Nintex · « **Reply #32478 on:** March 26, 2023, 06:34:56 PM »

It was an open heart surgery but I've succesfully managed to transfer all my saves and files from the New 3DS XL to the 2DS XL.

Even had to carefully remove the back cover of that pristine Metroid 3DS

Polident Hive · « **Reply #32479 on:** March 26, 2023, 07:34:23 PM »

This talk, along with the suboptimal Citra emulation, got me looking for my 3DS. Have a regular XL and hacked New 3DS. Yeah. The ergonomics of these things suck and I’ve never been a fan of the analog slider going back to the PSPs. But I like how compact it is and with the micro-usb adapter, there’s not much to take around. Might play the Kirby games and the English patched EX Troopers.

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32480 on:** March 26, 2023, 11:16:45 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on March 26, 2023, 06:34:56 PM

It was an open heart surgery but I've succesfully managed to transfer all my saves and files from the New 3DS XL to the 2DS XL.

Even had to carefully remove the back cover of that pristine Metroid 3DS

Those pikmin take awhile $:-\$

Nintex · « **Reply #32481 on:** March 27, 2023, 02:14:50 PM »

Quote from: Tuckers Law on March 26, 2023, 11:16:45 PM

Quote from: Nintex on March 26, 2023, 06:34:56 PM
It was an open heart surgery but I've succesfully managed to transfer all my saves and files from the New 3DS XL to the 2DS XL.

Even had to carefully remove the back cover of that pristine Metroid 3DS

Those pikmin take awhile $:-\$

That's just one bit that sucks.

I almost fucked up. I did the system transfer from the New 3DS XL to the 2DS XL but I forgot about the SD Card.
The only way this works is to take out the SD Card form the source system before you do 'anything'. As doing the setup always wipes your SD Card.
If you put the old SD Card in the system you want to use, you can use your old saves.

If you want to use a new bigger SD card, you have to copy everything from the source SD card to your PC and then move it to the 'new' SD Card.

demi · « **Reply #32482 on:** March 27, 2023, 03:21:13 PM »

I'm gonna join the jailbreak scene in the next couple weeks for my 3DS as well. I have a second (regular) 3DS but the screen is busted. Maybe I can sell it off to someone for parts, get whatever money I can out of it.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #32483 on:** March 27, 2023, 03:25:48 PM »

I wanna softmod my 3dsxl but afraid to brick it

demi · « **Reply #32484 on:** March 27, 2023, 03:56:36 PM »

but everyone says ITS SO EASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it probably is

Polident Hive · « **Reply #32485 on:** March 27, 2023, 06:09:31 PM »

From what I remember, it was easy, and probably got easier since then. When I was backing up my Wii U, it had guides showing newer and easier methods by the year. All I had to do was drag files on an SD card and visit a website on the Wii U browser. Annoying part was unpacking all the games added. Not unzipping. Literally the animation of a gift box opening to add a splash of whimsy to digital games.

late edit..

Updated the hacks. It’s indeed very easy. About 10 minutes? excluding the safety back up step.

Nintex · « **Reply #32486 on:** March 27, 2023, 07:29:53 PM »

https://twitter.com/InsiderGamingIG/status/1640376200366284800

Potato · « **Reply #32487 on:** March 27, 2023, 11:36:28 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on March 27, 2023, 07:29:53 PM

https://twitter.com/InsiderGamingIG/status/1640376200366284800

Will they allow the player to walk for more than 5 seconds without a random battle?

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32488 on:** March 28, 2023, 02:12:55 PM »

Quote from: Potato on March 27, 2023, 11:36:28 PM

Quote from: Nintex on March 27, 2023, 07:29:53 PM
https://twitter.com/InsiderGamingIG/status/1640376200366284800

Will they allow the player to walk for more than 5 seconds without a random battle?

The realest question. I will burn down every inch of the Netherlands if the game is remastered without any improvements made towards the random battle frequency.

Svejk · « **Reply #32489 on:** March 28, 2023, 03:23:45 PM »

Quote from: Tuckers Law on March 28, 2023, 02:12:55 PM

Quote from: Potato on March 27, 2023, 11:36:28 PM
Quote from: Nintex on March 27, 2023, 07:29:53 PM
https://twitter.com/InsiderGamingIG/status/1640376200366284800

Will they allow the player to walk for more than 5 seconds without a random battle?

The realest question. I will burn down every inch of the Netherlands if the game is remastered without any improvements made towards the random battle frequency.

This is Sega we're talking about, so I wouldn't hold your breath.

Himu · « **Reply #32490 on:** March 28, 2023, 03:49:19 PM »

I still have my Skies of Arcadia Legends.

On a system I'd have to hook up a Wii to play.

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32491 on:** March 28, 2023, 05:11:26 PM »

Quote from: Svejk on March 28, 2023, 03:23:45 PM

This is Sega we're talking about, so I wouldn't hold your breath.

This blood'll be on your hands, Nintex.

Svejk · « **Reply #32492 on:** March 28, 2023, 05:16:52 PM »

Quote from: Himu on March 28, 2023, 03:49:19 PM

I still have my Skies of Arcadia Legends.

On a system I'd have to hook up a Wii to play.

Was torn on Legends and never played it. Heard that the OST was horribly compressed, which is a shame, but heard the encounter rate is better/less excruciating.

Tuckers Law · « **Reply #32493 on:** March 28, 2023, 05:25:04 PM »

I have both, but not a huge inclination to replay either of those versions if a remaster is truly on the way. Of course, remaster of Skies has been rumored for ages so I'm not holding my breath.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32494 on:** March 28, 2023, 06:00:55 PM »

https://twitter.com/InTimsWorld/status/1640811381485195271

Nintex · « **Reply #32495 on:** March 28, 2023, 06:28:19 PM »

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1640826955963707392

Svejk · « **Reply #32496 on:** March 28, 2023, 07:01:52 PM »

More Lords of the Fallen...

Some juicy bullshots, but I'll take'em.

Still looks dope.

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Svejk · « **Reply #32497 on:** March 29, 2023, 10:30:36 AM »

So Ubisoft, Sega and Devolver have also stated they're not attending E3 either.

Holy shit... Just cancel E3 already. Nobody wants this shit apparently.

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IF IT DIES, IT DIES...

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D3RANG3D · « **Reply #32498 on:** March 29, 2023, 11:05:02 AM »

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Potato · « **Reply #32499 on:** March 29, 2023, 11:21:54 PM »

Who is left in at this point?

Who would have thought that a humble little thing like Nintendo Direct would eventually lead to the complete downfall of the behemoth that was E3?

Coax · « **Reply #32500 on:** March 30, 2023, 02:38:11 AM »

Quote from: Potato on March 29, 2023, 11:21:54 PM

Who is left in at this point?

Intellivision.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32501 on:** March 30, 2023, 10:43:15 AM »

Kinda sad, but thing's end eventually. This shit ran for decades already.

Maybe they can survive by refocusing on being like a showfloor for indies or something. But then again, indie games

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32502 on:** March 30, 2023, 10:46:23 AM »

Live-a-Live is multiplatform now

Nintex · « **Reply #32503 on:** March 30, 2023, 03:44:53 PM »

https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy/status/1641137611342499840

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32504 on:** March 30, 2023, 04:34:18 PM »

https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/126yehs/e3_has_been_canceled/

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32505 on:** March 30, 2023, 05:16:10 PM »

welcome your new dorrito lord

https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1641541561165967360

benjipwns · « **Reply #32506 on:** March 30, 2023, 07:42:07 PM »

Quote from: Coax on March 30, 2023, 02:38:11 AM

Quote from: Potato on March 29, 2023, 11:21:54 PM
Who is left in at this point?

Intellivision.

Holy shit this still isn't out.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #32507 on:** March 30, 2023, 07:48:00 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on March 30, 2023, 03:44:53 PM

https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy/status/1641137611342499840

L + Ratio + Nobody Asked + You can keep your poorly optimized $70 cinematic dogshit + Cope + Seethe + Gaben

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32508 on:** March 30, 2023, 08:37:30 PM »

https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1641555322723774464

Potato · « **Reply #32509 on:** March 31, 2023, 12:12:22 AM »

Quote from: Nintex on March 30, 2023, 03:44:53 PM

https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy/status/1641137611342499840

Two things:

How distinguished mentally-challenged do you have to be to speak like that on camera as an adult?
How distinguished mentally-challenged do you have to be to watch that as an adult?

benjipwns · « **Reply #32510 on:** March 31, 2023, 01:08:59 AM »

https://twitter.com/OOCCouchGags/status/1641545382508511237

HardcoreRetro · « **Reply #32511 on:** March 31, 2023, 03:32:46 AM »

Anyone remember this game?

Desperately need them to remake this shit and include the custom soundtrack. I remember dumping a bunch of hardcore techno into that shit and then instead of playing the game, we'd just play coop and beat the other team to death which also gave you a win.

Early 2000s represent!

Potato · « **Reply #32512 on:** March 31, 2023, 04:57:07 AM »

Don't remember that game, but I do remember custom soundtracks on Excitetruck. Blasting Immortal while doing supercharged jumps was great.

demi · « **Reply #32513 on:** March 31, 2023, 11:17:37 AM »

update: i have modded my 3ds. i am now living on the wild side. the wild west.

new update: i dont feel like playing my 3ds now.

bork · « **Reply #32514 on:** March 31, 2023, 01:10:57 PM »

Quote from: HardcoreRetro on March 31, 2023, 03:32:46 AM

Anyone remember this game?

(Image removed from quote.)

Desperately need them to remake this shit and include the custom soundtrack. I remember dumping a bunch of hardcore techno into that shit and then instead of playing the game, we'd just play coop and beat the other team to death which also gave you a win.

Early 2000s represent!

Used to really like this. Definitely one of the Xbox games I miss from back in the day!

BIONIC · « **Reply #32515 on:** March 31, 2023, 02:39:37 PM »

Has anyone here ever play Metal Wolf Chaos? Is it worth playing beyond the memes? It’s on sale for $15 on PSN, so I’m wondering if it’s worth it.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #32516 on:** March 31, 2023, 05:26:45 PM »

Quote from: BIONIC on March 31, 2023, 02:39:37 PM

Has anyone here ever play Metal Wolf Chaos? Is it worth playing beyond the memes? It’s on sale for $15 on PSN, so I’m wondering if it’s worth it.

The writing is amazing, but the gameplay is a mess sadly. It was kinda worth it, seeing it through to the end, but it can be really really tedious.

BIONIC · « **Reply #32517 on:** March 31, 2023, 08:11:13 PM »

Quote from: paprikastaude on March 31, 2023, 05:26:45 PM

Quote from: BIONIC on March 31, 2023, 02:39:37 PM
Has anyone here ever play Metal Wolf Chaos? Is it worth playing beyond the memes? It’s on sale for $15 on PSN, so I’m wondering if it’s worth it.

The writing is amazing, but the gameplay is a mess sadly. It was kinda worth it, seeing it through to the end, but it can be really really tedious.

Figured that was probably the case. I’ll have to mull it over. Thanks.

MMaRsu · « **Reply #32518 on:** April 01, 2023, 03:45:27 PM »

I wish

bork · « **Reply #32519 on:** April 01, 2023, 11:48:30 PM »

Quote from: bork on March 24, 2023, 06:40:19 PM

Quote from: bork on March 20, 2023, 09:34:04 PM
Quote from: bork on March 08, 2023, 03:11:30 PM
Did some more GPD Win Max 2 testing.

At 18w TDP:

-Gotham Knights ran at 60 FPS at 720P on low settings. 50-60 when on a bike.
-Elden Ring ran at 45-50 FPS on average at 720P/low.
-KOF XV ran at 1080P 60 FPS with all settings on high.
-Soul Calibur 6 ran at 720P 60 FPS with settings on medium/high- this was the default; need to try 1080P and higher settings.
-DOA6 ran at 1080P 60 FPS with low character shadow resolution and low effect quality.

At 28w TDP:

-Elden Ring ran at 55-60 FPS at 720P/low!
-Cyberpunk 2077 ran at 34-45 FPS on average with some dips at times at 720P/low. Should be able to get it to run a bit better with some tweaking.
-Persona 5 Royal ran at 60+ FPS at 1080P/high settings. Framerate was anywhere from 62-100 FPS. Looks amazing on the screen.

Really impressed with this thing,

Some more GPD Win Max 2 impressions:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Decided to return it. Booted it up this morning and had Steam open. The right side of the screen started going haywire and doing "ghost inputs" (it's a touch screen). Looked this up and found some other people reporting the same thing. Discord said it could be drivers, or maybe the charger, or maybe it was a hardware issue. I rebooted and it seemed OK, then it happened again. The place I got it from offers a 30 day return policy and I'm still under that, so going to send it back to them.

Picked up an ASUS Zephyrus G14 instead. It's a lot bigger, but it was also cheaper and the performance is better. No more GPD for me after this, I swear!

G14 impressions:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Don't have any problems with this laptop and the price was fantastic, but I decided to get the ASUS Flow Z13 2023 model instead. It's what I wanted in the first place and the performance is 60% better than last year's model. Seen some videos and the 4050 runs games really well at 1440P even while keeping thermals low. ASUS appears to have fixed all the issues the 2022 model had.

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2023 impressions:

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No 'it's gone' GIF this time! This shit is fire I'm keeping it!

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I was seriously expecting to be sending this right back and getting the G14 back or possibly the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (both are still on sale for amazing prices), but I was happily wrong- the new Z13 is AWESOME. Incredibly impressed with the 4050 mobile. Running everything at 1920x1080 or 1920x1200, I have tried:

-Elden Ring: Ran at high settings at 60 FPS
-Wo Long: Ran at mostly high settings at 90-120 FPS
-Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II: With DLSS enabled for performance, I got 130-140 FPS in multiplayer!
-Cyberpunk: With DLSS enabled for performance, 80-100 FPS
-Control: Also DLSS; got 80-90 FPS
-Resident Evil 4: 80-100 FPS with the settings on performance

And this was without adjusting settings. Absolutely blown away by this thing. It doesn't even seem to be running very hot.

News:

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