Random Gaming Talk Thread

[Himu]

mgs2.

[Third]

you guys suck

[Himu]

I love SotC but it doesn't have dogtags in it.

[Raban]

I love SotC but it doesn't have dogtags in it.

[Third]

SotC is winning, losers. 

MGS4 VS SotC will be an easy one. SotC vs MGS3 will be haaaarrrrd. But I'll still vote for SotC

MGS3>>>>MGS2>>>>>>>>>MGS4

[Himu]

Buttttttttt MGS2S has dogtags, European Extreme AND vr missions.

[Beezy]

SotC is winning, losers. 

MGS4 VS SotC will be an easy one. SotC vs MGS3 will be haaaarrrrd. But I'll still vote for SotC

MGS3>>>>MGS2>>>>>>>>>MGS4

Fuck outta here, no it won't. What do you think all the MGS fans are gonna vote for after 2 and 4 are eliminated?

[Stoney Mason]

NBA 2K11

http://kotaku.com/5706208/the-sports-games-of-the-year


 

I'm gonna keep on pimping that title.

[iconoclast]

Voted for SotC. I'll probably still vote for SotC over MGS3 too.

[Himu]

NBA 2K11

http://kotaku.com/5706208/the-sports-games-of-the-year


 

I'm gonna keep on pimping that title.

what if you're not a jordan fan like me

[OptimoPeach]

[youtube=560,345]J7CK0xiQY0Y[/youtube]

Broke my old record by 3 minutes. Me

[Beezy]

Voted for SotC. I'll probably still vote for SotC over MGS3 too.

we can't be gaming friends anymore

[tiesto]

My fave game on the list was probably Skies of Arcadia, felt that was a much better game than the horribly broken Mass Effect 1 too. I'd probably vote MGS3 over SOTC, though they both are fantastic. Maybe if SOTC didn't have the framerate drops.

[iconoclast]

Nothing bothers me more than a bad framerate, however I love giant bosses and SotC is still unmatched. MGS3 has no giant bosses so therefore it can't be the better game.

[Third]

I voted for Metal Gear Solid 2.

I voted for Metal Gear Solid 2.

Yep.

mgs2.

Owned

SotC won

[Beezy]

MGS3 has bosses of all sizes and has you fighting like 4-5 bosses back to back at the end of the game. Plus you're not running around doing jack shit when you're not fighting bosses. PLUS IT HAS ONE OF THE GREATEST INTRO SONGS/FMVs OF ALL TIME

[Great Rumbler]

I voted for Metal Gear Solid 2.

I voted for Metal Gear Solid 2.

Yep.

mgs2.

Owned

SotC won

The implication in your post is that any of us even care. 

[EmCeeGrammar]

[youtube=560,345]J7CK0xiQY0Y[/youtube]

Broke my old record by 3 minutes. Me

you

[cool breeze]

TOMB RAIDER
(reboot/origin story/whatever)

TOMB RAIDER

A New Game from Crystal Dynamics


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., is excited today to announce TOMB RAIDER®, the new game from Redwood City based studio Crystal Dynamics®.

'After a brutal storm destroys the boat she was travelling on, a frightened young woman is left washed ashore on an unknown beach. On her own but not alone she has only one goal, to survive'

Here begins the first adventure for a young and inexperienced Lara Croft in a story which charts the journey of an ordinary woman who finds out just how far she must go in order to stay alive.

"Forget everything you knew about TOMB RAIDER," said Darrell Gallagher, Head of Studio, Crystal Dynamics. "This is an origins story that creates Lara Croft and takes her on a character defining journey like no other."

TOMB RAIDER makes its worldwide debut in the January issue of Game Informer® magazine. The cover story features 10 pages of exclusive content and is available beginning today for subscribers and on newsstands December 11. Follow Game Informer on Twitter @GameInformer.

Follow TOMB RAIDER on Twitter @TombRaider. For more information on TOMB RAIDER please visit www.TombRaider.com.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na/.

TOMB RAIDER ©2010 SQUARE ENIX LTD. EIDOS, IO INTERACTIVE, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.

SOURCE Square Enix, Inc.

I really liked underworld so hopefully they don't totally change it into something I don't like (like with PoP 2008) but the idea is nice

[tiesto]

I'm hoping for something like Underworld with a much better camera, but why do I have a feeling they're gonna turn this into an Uncharted clone with lots of extraneous cover hiding/combat?

[magus]

so... tomb raider gritty reboot?

hollywood gaming has never been so much appropriate as a name

[iconoclast]

Well I hope the new Lara looks like that. I can go for a more serious, less cartoony Tomb Raider. Just as long as it keeps its focus on platforming and puzzles and exploration instead of combat.

[Herr Mafflard]

so... tomb raider gritty reboot?

hollywood gaming has never been so much appropriate as a name

Tomb Raider Begins

Lara Croft Rises

[Beezy]

dem lips

[Himu]

Nice.

[Raban]

Hmm. I'm interested.

[cool breeze]

#1
- Lara is 21 in this game
- It's not only a reboot of the franchise but a reboot of the entire brand. As a result there will be no "real" Lara model this time.
- They're doing performance capturing with this game
- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.
- CD won't talk specifics on weapons but concept art shows a bow, shotgun and pistol
- The lock on targeting system is gone and it now has a free aim system. CD says that it can compete with any of their competitors.
- "I think that the major difference between this game and the old is the concept of smoke and mirrors," begins Darrell Gallagher, the studio head at Crystal Dynamics. "There was an illusion of freedom because of streaming and loading that would pop you out in a different location, but this is absolutely real. You can literally go any direction that you see and carve your own way to the finish line instead of being guide."
- "It was important in the game to not only deliver the character arc of Lara Croft emotionally, but to deliver it in gameplay as well so the player gets to grow into a hardened survivor," says experienced director Noah Hughes. As the game unfolds, Lara will scavenge new tools and gear that augment her abilities. Lara's athletic prowess will also evolve. Some areas begin inaccessible due to physical limitations or scarce supplies. With the right skills and gear, however, the island is Lara's for the taking.
- There are base camps in the game. Here you can combine items to create something new and access a skill system to upgrade Lara's abilities. You'll also be able to use base camps to fast travel to different locations to minimize backtracking.
- You'll need to gather food and water in order to survive
- There are humans in the game, including some of the crew members from the shipwreck off the coast of the island.

there are scans too but I can't look cuz this netbook is shit

[Herr Mafflard]

You'll need to gather food and water in order to survive

wat

sounds like Bear Grylls' Born Survivor The Videogame.

[Beezy]

That doesn;t mean you can't link them so we can see.

[Great Rumbler]

#1
- Lara is 21 in this game
- It's not only a reboot of the franchise but a reboot of the entire brand. As a result there will be no "real" Lara model this time.
- They're doing performance capturing with this game
- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.
- CD won't talk specifics on weapons but concept art shows a bow, shotgun and pistol
- The lock on targeting system is gone and it now has a free aim system. CD says that it can compete with any of their competitors.
- "I think that the major difference between this game and the old is the concept of smoke and mirrors," begins Darrell Gallagher, the studio head at Crystal Dynamics. "There was an illusion of freedom because of streaming and loading that would pop you out in a different location, but this is absolutely real. You can literally go any direction that you see and carve your own way to the finish line instead of being guide."
- "It was important in the game to not only deliver the character arc of Lara Croft emotionally, but to deliver it in gameplay as well so the player gets to grow into a hardened survivor," says experienced director Noah Hughes. As the game unfolds, Lara will scavenge new tools and gear that augment her abilities. Lara's athletic prowess will also evolve. Some areas begin inaccessible due to physical limitations or scarce supplies. With the right skills and gear, however, the island is Lara's for the taking.
- There are base camps in the game. Here you can combine items to create something new and access a skill system to upgrade Lara's abilities. You'll also be able to use base camps to fast travel to different locations to minimize backtracking.
- You'll need to gather food and water in order to survive
- There are humans in the game, including some of the crew members from the shipwreck off the coast of the island.

there are scans too but I can't look cuz this netbook is shit

Sounds pretty wild, I like it.

[cool breeze]

Eidos is making Square-Enix awesome

That doesn;t mean you can't link them so we can see.

I meant that I can't even look for them right now.  I'm sure someone can find them before I get home in like 5 hours.

You'll need to gather food and water in order to survive

wat

sounds like Bear Grylls' Born Survivor The Videogame.

might be like STALKER

I guess it is supposed to have survival (horror?) elements in it and that is one of them.

[Raban]

Now I'm really interested. Really excited to see some gameplay pics.

[Positive Touch]

- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.

wtf is this

[Raban]

- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.

wtf is this

Sounds like something out of AC

[Great Rumbler]

- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.

wtf is this

Gritty.

[Raban]

Can't find the scans anywhere. Give me a hint 

And FFS, what will it take for people to STFU about Uncharted? Everywhere I look the discussion is basically "meh... it's not uncharted why do they bother" and it's not just one or two sony fanboys but the majority opinion.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/tomb-raider-----------------do/1151777?page=2

Every forum that pops up on google is flooded with this shit. WTF internet? 

People seriously compare Uncharted to Tomb Raider?

[demi]

HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS:

Scratches dev making another game!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.facethehorror.com/

If that trailer is anything to go by it will be AMAZING. Grey Matter what?

[magus]

best version of tomb raider evah!

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

spoiler (click to show/hide)

in case you are wondering the text is something like....
0:02 - to make me walk,push the analog stick up
0:22 - to make me walk,push the analog stick up
0:37 - do you have banana finger or what?
0:42 - while i'm here i might as well look around
0:52 - are you alone at home?
0:58 - couldn't you have phoned to one of your friends?
1:06 - if you push the action button i can move in stealth mode
1:21 - (male voice) who is it?
         (lara croft) dork!
1:27 - i was joking!
1:29 - (male voice) i have two entrance
         (lara croft) it's the terrible monster that's terrorizing the city!
1:35 - (male voice) who me?
1:37 - (male voice) i'm a good guy!
1:39 - (male voice) what a shitty attitude!
1:47 - Good! you are making progress,now to make me climb the trash can,push the analog stick left!
1:49 - left! you twat!
2:00 - fuck you and your friend!

[close]

[EmCeeGrammar]

Does everyone have a short memory?  They've already rebooted Tomb Raider before.

[Raban]

Does everyone have a short memory?  They've already rebooted Tomb Raider before.

So? What does that have to do with anything?

I think the people who are skeptical of this game's quality have a short memory. So far CD has pumped out three amazing Tomb Raider games back to back, four if you include GoL. Regardless of what direction they take the series in, I'm positive this game will be fantastic.

As long as they avoid stupid shit like eating to survive or some other batshit insane "realistic" game mechanic, this is another winner in the making.

[Diunx]

Can't find the scans anywhere. Give me a hint 

And FFS, what will it take for people to STFU about Uncharted? Everywhere I look the discussion is basically "meh... it's not uncharted why do they bother" and it's not just one or two sony fanboys but the majority opinion.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/tomb-raider-----------------do/1151777?page=2

Every forum that pops up on google is flooded with this shit. WTF internet? 

People seriously compare Uncharted to Tomb Raider?

Seriously, Uncharted is soooooo much better than tomb raider, the movie will be better too.

[Raban]

Can't find the scans anywhere. Give me a hint 

And FFS, what will it take for people to STFU about Uncharted? Everywhere I look the discussion is basically "meh... it's not uncharted why do they bother" and it's not just one or two sony fanboys but the majority opinion.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/tomb-raider-----------------do/1151777?page=2

Every forum that pops up on google is flooded with this shit. WTF internet? 

People seriously compare Uncharted to Tomb Raider?

Seriously, Uncharted is soooooo much better than tomb raider, the movie will be better too.

Trolololol

[Great Rumbler]

Can't find the scans anywhere. Give me a hint 

And FFS, what will it take for people to STFU about Uncharted? Everywhere I look the discussion is basically "meh... it's not uncharted why do they bother" and it's not just one or two sony fanboys but the majority opinion.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/tomb-raider-----------------do/1151777?page=2

Every forum that pops up on google is flooded with this shit. WTF internet? 

People seriously compare Uncharted to Tomb Raider?

Seriously, Uncharted is soooooo much better than tomb raider, the movie will be better too.

Trolololol

[youtube=560,345]2Z4m4lnjxkY[/youtube]

[iconoclast]

Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets will be region free:
http://kotaku.com/5707906/big-ladies-and-shooter-sweets-go-region-free

Great news.

[Himu]

Can't find the scans anywhere. Give me a hint 

And FFS, what will it take for people to STFU about Uncharted? Everywhere I look the discussion is basically "meh... it's not uncharted why do they bother" and it's not just one or two sony fanboys but the majority opinion.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/tomb-raider-----------------do/1151777?page=2

Every forum that pops up on google is flooded with this shit. WTF internet? 

People are fucking idiots. Uncharted 2 is a great looking game but nothing about it beyond how it looks graphically is really special. To me, Tomb Raider was a much better puzzle and exploration game than Uncharted which seemed much more shooting focused.

They're two different game styles, same genre. Uncharted 2 is a fantastic game with what, five difficulty modes, hundreds of unlockables, and amazing multiplayer.

Who cares if it has a shooter focus if the shooting is amazing. Speaking of which, I haven't played Uncharted 2 since February. goty 2009.

[Himu]

[youtube=560,345]NXKSccKJjtE[/youtube]

UNCHARTED
TOMB RAIDER

both awesome (though it took TR ten years to get awesome)

[Himu]

It barely has any cutscenes

[archie4208]

Does anyone have suggestions for a good gaming headset for ~$50?  I don't mind paying slightly more for better quality if I can't get anything good at that price range.

[Great Rumbler]

Does anyone have suggestions for a good gaming headset for ~$50?  I don't mind paying slightly more for better quality if I can't get anything good at that price range.

This is the one I'm using:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Headset-Premium-Laser-Tuned-981-000195/dp/B003NREDG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1291739315&sr=8-3

It's served me pretty well.

[Himu]

I'd say they're both action adventure titles. Though Uncharted places more emphasis on action than it does adventure where it's the opposite for Tomb Raider.

[Himu]

mgs4 would be awesome as a movie. it would be stoners paradise.

[Robo]

between Dolph Lundgren and Jean Claude Van Damme, there are about 30 different variations of "MGS4: The Movie".  Take your pick.

[Madrun Badrun]

MVC2

I finally beat it on easy

[Beezy]

MVC2

I finally beat it on easy

I have no achievements for this game.

[Robo]

Me neither.  I'm not good enough at it to compete with anyone in multiplayer let alone win consistently and the single player achievements are dumb, so I didn't even bother.

[iconoclast]

The 50 OCV achievement in MvC2 is distinguished mentally-challenged. The other ones aren't so bad I think.

[demi]

I boosted MVC2 with sexy muckhole. Except they RESET THE LEADERBOARDS and wiped my OCV etc progress. Had to start from 0.

[Himu]

I'd say they're both action adventure titles. Though Uncharted places more emphasis on action than it does adventure where it's the opposite for Tomb Raider.

Just because two games share the same genre doesn't mean they should be compared

This is like one of those Halo vs Metroid Prime fanboy wars from last gen, two games, same genre, totally different experiences that should never ever be compared 

i agree im not comparing, i'm just saying they're the same genre.

[iconoclast]

Looks like the X-Men arcade game is coming out on Dec. 15th on XBLA
http://twitter.com/ragadeth/status/12264221593042944

Awesome, I thought it was going to be a 2011 release for some reason. I gotta get me some points.

[Beezy]

Looks like the X-Men arcade game is coming out on Dec. 15th on XBLA
http://twitter.com/ragadeth/status/12264221593042944

Awesome, I thought it was going to be a 2011 release for some reason. I gotta get me some points.

Live is raping me this year. I got 15 arcade games and 4 indie games this year alone. There's still like 5 more that I want before the year is over.