My fellow video game nerds, whatcha been playing? Part 2

[MistahSmooth_CT]

Recently I have been Beta Testing Tribes Ascend, now I am playing Blacklight Retribution.

[Miskatonic]

After dumping twenty hours into Skyrim I'm gonna have to say that it's mighty disappointing. I've already played the game all the way through, back when it was called Oblivion.

Other than that I've been playing a lot of indie games on Steam like Terraria. Also, a lot of TF2 and Minecraft. I started playing World of Tanks but it doesn't run well on my laptop. Gotta invest in a gaming rig once I get some money to blow.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Miskatonic

After dumping twenty hours into Skyrim I'm gonna have to say that it's mighty disappointing. I've already played the game all the way through, back when it was called Oblivion.

Other than that I've been playing a lot of indie games on Steam like Terraria. Also, a lot of TF2 and Minecraft. I started playing World of Tanks but it doesn't run well on my laptop. Gotta invest in a gaming rig once I get some money to blow.

Are u actually serious? Skyrim is a huge improvement over Oblivion. I've spent 210 hours playing it and plan on spending many, many more. If I'm not playing it, I'm thinking about it. That's the sign of a great game, and also that I need to get a life haha.

[Miskatonic]

Originally Posted by Matt

Are u actually serious? Skyrim is a huge improvement over Oblivion. I've spent 210 hours playing it and plan on spending many, many more. If I'm not playing it, I'm thinking about it. That's the sign of a great game, and also that I need to get a life haha.

Other than duel wielding and shouts and the way they dumbed down the leveling system it is literally the same game as Oblivion. Just in a different setting and with dragons instead of demons from Hell.

[littlefairywren]

Originally Posted by Miskatonic

After dumping twenty hours into Skyrim I'm gonna have to say that it's mighty disappointing. I've already played the game all the way through, back when it was called Oblivion.

Other than that I've been playing a lot of indie games on Steam like Terraria. Also, a lot of TF2 and Minecraft. I started playing World of Tanks but it doesn't run well on my laptop. Gotta invest in a gaming rig once I get some money to blow.

I loved Oblivion, but have to say I love Skyrim even more. I dream in Skyrim mode and have horrid nightmares about getting lost in a cave and running out of lockpicks (yes I play it way too much). C'mon...don't you love the thrill of beheading a Forsworn Bandit or chopping up dragons for lunch?

[willowmoon]

I was thinking of picking up Skyrim this month, especially when it was priced all the way down to $40 at Toys r Us, but I've heard about the numerous issues with the 360 version and I'm aware of the newest patches out there that can be downloaded. Still though, the more I think about it, I'll wait for a GOTY edition next year which should (hopefully) address the issues of the original release and incorporate the proper patches right out of the gate, maybe there'll be more exclusive content, etc. I can be patient. The one game I was thinking of picking up although it's older, is Dragon Age Origins. Anyone else play this game yet and what's your take on it?

[littlefairywren]

Originally Posted by willowmoon

I was thinking of picking up Skyrim this month, especially when it was priced all the way down to $40 at Toys r Us, but I've heard about the numerous issues with the 360 version and I'm aware of the newest patches out there that can be downloaded. Still though, the more I think about it, I'll wait for a GOTY edition next year which should (hopefully) address the issues of the original release and incorporate the proper patches right out of the gate, maybe there'll be more exclusive content, etc. I can be patient. The one game I was thinking of picking up although it's older, is Dragon Age Origins. Anyone else play this game yet and what's your take on it?

It does have issues. I've come across my second bug that prevents me finishing a quest. The first stopped me satisfying my urge to become a thief (that's a big one). I've a friend that loved DAO, so I'd say give it a go.

[Your Plump Princess]

Sonic Generations, Kinect Adventures. EPIC SHIIIIIIT

[Miskatonic]

I will admit that Skyrim has some of the most hilarious bugs in gaming history. Such as when a giant kills you...

[Forgotten_Futures]

Originally Posted by Prince Dyscord

I've been busy with saints row 3, www 12, and skyrim. Out of thoseGames skyrim has been dominating my time

I've been working my way through SR3 of late. The improved vehicle handling and smoothness of the graphics are very appealing, the story is great, the writing excellent and very fluid. I am, of course, playing as a girl = P And I love the Mollusk Launcher.

Originally Posted by Fat Brian

I've been wasting too many hours playing MechWarrior 4 Mercenaries lately. Microsoft allowed it to be released as a free download due to the upcoming launch of MechWarrior Online and the release of MechWarrior 5. If you want it, follow the link below and download the MTX client which will allow you to download and install the game. This is a legal download, not warez or such junk.

http://www.mektek.net/index.php/home...ownloads-r1204

They're finally putting out an MW5 and an MMO variant? Shit! I don't have enough free time for all the awesome games coming out in the near future!

Originally Posted by Miskatonic

After dumping twenty hours into Skyrim I'm gonna have to say that it's mighty disappointing. I've already played the game all the way through, back when it was called Oblivion.

I sunk hundreds of hours into Oblivion, and there's a significant difference between it and Skyrim (though not all for the better on either end). One thing I can happily say is that I've only had two CTDs to date on Skyrim, as opposed to one every 3-4 hours on Oblivion (Oblivion is the game that taught me to quick save every 2 or 3 minutes). The graphics and audio are both better, the combat system is more fluid and actually requires some tactics. I miss the repair system and the acrobatics skill, but I love the new magic system, and the fact you no longer need to sleep to level initially prevented me from starting the Dark Brotherhood quest line because I had only slept 4 hours in a bed prior to that point, and would have gone on being oblivious if I hadn't mentioned it to my sister's boyfriend (who also plays Skyrim).

Originally Posted by littlefairywren

I loved Oblivion, but have to say I love Skyrim even more. I dream in Skyrim mode and have horrid nightmares about getting lost in a cave and running out of lockpicks (yes I play it way too much). C'mon...don't you love the thrill of beheading a Forsworn Bandit or chopping up dragons for lunch?

You run out of lockpicks? I'm not even going to bother getting Unbreakable, I have more than enough.

Originally Posted by willowmoon

The one game I was thinking of picking up although it's older, is Dragon Age Origins. Anyone else play this game yet and what's your take on it?

DA/O was the shit. Buy it. But be wary of DA2. I didn't like the gameplay as much and haven't beaten it yet as a result.

Originally Posted by littlefairywren

It does have issues. I've come across my second bug that prevents me finishing a quest. The first stopped me satisfying my urge to become a thief (that's a big one). I've a friend that loved DAO, so I'd say give it a go.

I haven't had any problems yet. I seem to be one of the really lucky ones. I thought the Graveyard quest in Winterhold (or Winterhelm? I forget) was broken, but I just wasn't doing it right.

[jayduhgr8]

I have been playing COD MW3 since November. I also already ran through Assassins Creed Revelations.

[Forgotten_Futures]

Sonic Generations is on sale on Steam for $10.19 for the next 17 hours, in case anyone cares.

[Miskatonic]

Originally Posted by Forgotten_Futures

Sonic Generations is on sale on Steam for $10.19 for the next 17 hours, in case anyone cares.

If only I had some money, but I'm not getting paid til Wednesday. Damn it all!

[willowmoon]

Originally Posted by Miskatonic

I will admit that Skyrim has some of the most hilarious bugs in gaming history. Such as when a giant kills you...

One of the the other things I heard about is that with one of the patches that you download for the 360, the dragons fly around backwards.

The HELL?

[KHayes666]

*holds up Master Sword* da da da daaaaaaaa

[Miskatonic]

I got a game called Frozen Synapse today off Steam and I've been playing it nonstop. It is such a tough game and requires a ridiculous amount of thought which I appreciate to no end since games these days seem to be all about shutting off your brain and shooting everything. Not that I mind that kind of game. I just like games that challenge you intellectually much more.

[Lamia]

I got Scene It for the Wii. It's fun. I've also started playing Lineage.

[Admiral_Snackbar]

Got Batman: Arkham City for Christmas, but the old boy needs a graphics card upgrade to really take advantage of it. Played it this weekend with the Nerds-In-Training watching intently. Had to turn it off when the language got a bit intense, but the gameplay is as fun as the first Batman game.

[littlefairywren]

After babbling my love for Skyrim I am almost ready to snap my disc into wee little pieces and set it on fire! Another buggy bug bug

Imma start playing AC Revelations to soothe my nerves.

[willowmoon]

Originally Posted by littlefairywren

After babbling my love for Skyrim I am almost ready to snap my disc into wee little pieces and set it on fire! Another buggy bug bug

Imma start playing AC Revelations to soothe my nerves.

Did any of the patches help your copy of Skyrim?

Right now I'm playing one of the all-time classics, Super Mario Bros. And embarassing myself at every turn how much I suck.

[Blackjack]

Originally Posted by willowmoon

Did any of the patches help your copy of Skyrim?

Right now I'm playing one of the all-time classics, Super Mario Bros. And embarassing myself at every turn how much I suck.

Dude, the original is tough. It's my dose of humility every now and then when I play it and can't beat the first level of the second world.

[Forgotten_Futures]

Originally Posted by Blackjack

Dude, the original is tough. It's my dose of humility every now and then when I play it and can't beat the first level of the second world.

I've been a PC gamer for so long I can't handle a controller properly anymore.

[Luv2BNaughty]

Since Brandon is pretty much past the toy stage, he received a lot of games and movies for Christmas. We're currently alternating:

Wii:
Scooby Doo: First Frights
Mario Galaxy...which is kinda difficult for him, so he ends up giving me the controller and to be honest, it's cool but an adjustment to maneuver since he walks upside down in the worlds..not just left to right lol
Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean
Toy Story 3

PSP:
Lego Pirates Of The Caribbean - I mostly play this one. The game play is a mini version of the Wii so I actually have a chance at 100% game completion lol At 60% now.
Lego Batman - Even though we have this for the Wii and PS2, he was insistent on having it for the PSP lol

Lots of gaming going on in our household.

[The Orange Mage]

Originally Posted by Blackjack

Dude, the original is tough. It's my dose of humility every now and then when I play it and can't beat the first level of the second world.

I had the GBA re-release of the game and used it as a downtime game to attempt to speedrun it. The quickest way through the game is to take the 1-2 warpzone to world 4-1, then the 4-2 warpzone to 8-1. The world record is 4:59. I pulled 7:58 because once you hit world 8-1 shit gets crazy.

Even though I was great at that, I attempted a run through the game without skipping any levels and DAMN there are some hard ones in there. Nothing can beat Super Mario Bros. 3's World 7 though. It's way worse.

[willowmoon]

Originally Posted by The Orange Mage

I had the GBA re-release of the game and used it as a downtime game to attempt to speedrun it. The quickest way through the game is to take the 1-2 warpzone to world 4-1, then the 4-2 warpzone to 8-1. The world record is 4:59. I pulled 7:58 because once you hit world 8-1 shit gets crazy.

Even though I was great at that, I attempted a run through the game without skipping any levels and DAMN there are some hard ones in there. Nothing can beat Super Mario Bros. 3's World 7 though. It's way worse.

I never even made it to World 7 of SMB3, so that's pretty impressive just to even get to that point!