really not that hard. Much more difficult to go from precise movement on a keyboard/mouse to that sloppy gimmick that is a game controller.
assault rifles
small machine guns
light machine guns
shotguns
snipers
really not that hard. Much more difficult to go from precise movement on a keyboard/mouse to that sloppy gimmick that is a game controller.
interesting. I wish I could find a demo of a good racing game on steam to try it out. I went looking for burnout paradise which I LOVE on the 360. But they didn't have one and I didn't want to spend about $10 just to find out I didn't like it.Originally Posted by razz
Sam (my son) got a voucher for a new game (XBox360) which I was hoping he'd use to get Red Dead Redemption, but he chose Split Second Velocity
Had anyone played RDR, wanted to hear some opinions before I forked out £40 for it.
From what I've heard, Everyone thinks it'll win several Game of the Year awards.
Lisa - gameplay wise, RDR is a fantastic game. Well polished, beautiful, and highly addictive. However - be aware that there is often strong language, gory cutscenes (throats being slit, foreheads being turned into canoes etc.) and one very explicit sex scene that I'm surprised hasn't been turned into a mediatic circus yet. The game itself is very much worth the money, but just think that it might not be appropriate depending on how old your son is. To use an anology - if it was a movie, it would definitely be Rated "R". Hope this helpsSam (my son) got a voucher for a new game (XBox360) which I was hoping he'd use to get Red Dead Redemption, but he chose Split Second Velocity
Had anyone played RDR, wanted to hear some opinions before I forked out £40 for it.
Awesome - and I only wanted him to buy it so I could steal itSo, that's cool. He wasn't as impressed with the concept as me - I said "But...but!! It's like GTA with cowboys!!!!!" and Sam replied, "Yeah, I'd rather play GTA."
How much do you pay for an XBox game over there, I know we're really expensive for video games here.
If you go into the game expecting a GTA-wild west mashup, you're going to be severely disappointed. The games have entirely different feels and objectives. The only things that it has in common with GTA is the open-world sandbox and the ability to rack up a bounty (which works like the star rating system).
Finished The Dark Tower at 6:03AM on December 21, 2009.
The man in black fled across the desert,
and the gunslinger followed.
BioWare isn't going to port ME onto the PlayStation platform; I can almost guarantee that. Unless they go the way of 2K/BioShock, I can't imagine it would happen.
This is the era of the sequels, it seems, for all systems. Sequels sell.
I don't like Fable, but that doesn't make it a bad franchise. I have been in love with the Gears universe for a few weeks (not a horribly long time, but still . . .) and the Halo universe for years, so the sequels are amazingly exciting for me. I don't care if they weren't showcasing third party developed games; I love the exclusive franchise sequels they showed.
I was unaware there was a good year to be a PS3 owner to begin with
The problem with the PS3 is that most of the really good third party developed games are indie games (downloadable from the PSN) or only offer single-player experiences. Of course, that makes sense since PlayStation has always been about single-player experiences, but it's possible to make a good campaign with a riveting multiplayer. That's why I think Microsoft's conference was better than Sony's: Gears and Halo have great campaigns as well as multiplayer experiences, Sony's conference was about casual gaming and isolated campaign play.
Finished The Dark Tower at 6:03AM on December 21, 2009.
The man in black fled across the desert,
and the gunslinger followed.
I don't think me or you can guarantee anything. 2 years ago I would have guaranteed that the Metal Gear Solid , Final Fantasy franchises would never touch the Xbox, or that Insomniac would always remain exclusive to Sony... and uh, look what happened
Oh, I understand the machinations of sequelitis and the enormous amounts of cash it rakes in, but don't you want to see new IPs ? Wouldn't you see something fresh and innovative instead of playing Halo 3000 ? Look at what the Uncharted and Little Big Planet series and Heavy Rain did , fresh new IP's that have garnered massive amounts of criticism. Just a matter of perspective I suppose.This is the era of the sequels, it seems, for all systems. Sequels sell.
I don't like Fable, but that doesn't make it a bad franchise. I have been in love with the Gears universe for a few weeks (not a horribly long time, but still . . .) and the Halo universe for years, so the sequels are amazingly exciting for me. I don't care if they weren't showcasing third party developed games; I love the exclusive franchise sequels they showed.
You can come out from under that rock thenI was unaware there was a good year to be a PS3 owner to begin with
I guess it goes back to what I said, a matter of perspective. I vastly prefer the intimacy and grandeur of SP experiences over online multiplayer, and I talk to a lot of Xboxers online that are tired of countless iterations and feel the same way. Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.The problem with the PS3 is that most of the really good third party developed games are indie games (downloadable from the PSN) or only offer single-player experiences. Of course, that makes sense since PlayStation has always been about single-player experiences, but it's possible to make a good campaign with a riveting multiplayer. That's why I think Microsoft's conference was better than Sony's: Gears and Halo have great campaigns as well as multiplayer experiences, Sony's conference was about casual gaming and isolated campaign play.
I have to admit, I didn't like RDR nearly as much as GTA. I got bored with RDR very quickly.
That said, as Feev has pointed out, those kinds of games aren't my favorites anyway.
How old is Sam, Darkers? I would think that might have something to do whether or not he enjoys himself.
That said - It's gotten nothing but AWESOME reviews from the gaming mags. It just wasn't for me, I think.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
Finished Final Fantasy XIII last night, what an amazing game.
Now ... onto Oblivion !
Just starting the game or are you finishing a play through? also what system?
EDIT: ALSO I can't wait to play Portal 2 that game looks like it's gonna be so fun.
Hey ... just wondering if any of you xbox360 players have tried Alan Wake yet?
Any thoughts? I mean, how bad can it be when they quote Stephen King in the opening?
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Very cool!
I kinda put FF down and haven't gotten around to picking it back up yet.
Life is a garden...dig it!
I just started yesterday, on the PS3 - Game of the Year edition. I'm playing as a Dark Elf, their defining characteristics seem to compliment my playing style nicely.
Where did you leave off ? The game doesn't truly pick up until about the 15 hour mark, where you're able to form your own party.
Sucks that the PS3 version doesn't have all the DLC.I just started yesterday, on the PS3 - Game of the Year edition. I'm playing as a Dark Elf, their defining characteristics seem to compliment my playing style nicely.
Do you mean the expansions ? Because that's what the Game of the Year edition is, it includes the Shivering Isle and Knights of the Nine DLC.Sucks that the PS3 version doesn't have all the DLC.I just started yesterday, on the PS3 - Game of the Year edition. I'm playing as a Dark Elf, their defining characteristics seem to compliment my playing style nicely.
Well sinceHey ... just wondering if any of you xbox360 players have tried Alan Wake yet?
Any thoughts? I mean, how bad can it be when they quote Stephen King in the opening?
1. It's a 360 exclusive
2. Nobody can do King right, so associating visual entertainment with him is bad idea,
I have low expectations.
Yeah, I know it's an exclusive ( bahstids!! ) but it looks pretty okay. It got a good review in GameInformer. It's not a King title and he's not involved, it just starts with a quote from Sai King.Well sinceHey ... just wondering if any of you xbox360 players have tried Alan Wake yet?
Any thoughts? I mean, how bad can it be when they quote Stephen King in the opening?
1. It's a 360 exclusive
2. Nobody can do King right, so associating visual entertainment with him is bad idea,
I have low expectations.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
GOTY edition is great for oblivion. just don't get turned into a vampire and have the intention of going back human. there is a glitch
I have many leather bound books.
I'm kind of a big deal.
Changing the plans that I’ve been setting on, I’m scared by the way that my life is getting gone
I've heard of that. What is that exactly ?
Alan Wake is on my to-get list. The Bright Falls webisodes are totally awesome, very Lynchian.
In Digitized Remorse
yeah GOTY has those but I don't think it includes Frostcrag spire or Battlehorn castle which I liked. BUT you can't really do much with those places other then use them as a base to hold your armor and magic equipment. Having them on the PC so is SO much better since you can get mods that change the look of Frostcrage spire completely and add manequins to battle horn to display your armor.Do you mean the expansions ? Because that's what the Game of the Year edition is, it includes the Shivering Isle and Knights of the Nine DLC.Sucks that the PS3 version doesn't have all the DLC.I just started yesterday, on the PS3 - Game of the Year edition. I'm playing as a Dark Elf, their defining characteristics seem to compliment my playing style nicely.
I haven't heard of it either.I've heard of that. What is that exactly ?
Lets SMACK IT!
A little lag? Watch Kinect Lag It Up On Jimmy Fallon. And if you saw the Nintendo conference in E3, the Zelda presentation was even worse
A little expensive? Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360
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