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Video games...what ya playing? And what are you looking forward to? (2 Viewers)

There's a rumor that Battlefield Bad Company 3 may be a release title for the PS5.

I'm not sure that they could capture the glory of BFBC2, but I'm at least interested.

 
I feel like video games need to bring back the instruction book.

There are so many games with so many components to them and most of the games do a terrible job of explaining what does what. Either they drag out explanations through what are essentially in-game tutorials that take you out of the game world, or they simply never bother explaining stuff and you either have to dig around the internet or suffer through a bunch of trial and error.

I get that for some games, figuring stuff out is just part of the game and a fun component. But often it's just frustrating.

I just got The Division 2 and there are a million different components to this game and I have no idea what 3/4 of it does or is for. I played the original and it was largely like that as well, but with much less to figure out. And when I try to hit the internet to figure things out, 90% of the stuff is either click-baity websites that require clicking on a million pages to figure out what's going on in the game, or sites/discussions targeting the players who are already at Max levels and discussing stuff that not only isn't relevant to a new player, but seems like another language entirely.

A nice instruction book laying out what skills do what, what each perk does, what each material does, what different types of areas in the game mean/do, etc, would be amazing. 

Now get off my lawn.

 
GroveDiesel said:
I feel like video games need to bring back the instruction book.

There are so many games with so many components to them and most of the games do a terrible job of explaining what does what. Either they drag out explanations through what are essentially in-game tutorials that take you out of the game world, or they simply never bother explaining stuff and you either have to dig around the internet or suffer through a bunch of trial and error.

I get that for some games, figuring stuff out is just part of the game and a fun component. But often it's just frustrating.

I just got The Division 2 and there are a million different components to this game and I have no idea what 3/4 of it does or is for. I played the original and it was largely like that as well, but with much less to figure out. And when I try to hit the internet to figure things out, 90% of the stuff is either click-baity websites that require clicking on a million pages to figure out what's going on in the game, or sites/discussions targeting the players who are already at Max levels and discussing stuff that not only isn't relevant to a new player, but seems like another language entirely.

A nice instruction book laying out what skills do what, what each perk does, what each material does, what different types of areas in the game mean/do, etc, would be amazing. 

Now get off my lawn.
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My trick for this is to google "reddit [insert game and system here] beginner's tips" for complicated games. Helps you avoid spoilers, and rather than being a dumb slideshow or clickbait article, it's usually veterans of the game posting what they with wish they knew when they started.

 
Dark Souls 3: I was able to finish off the Abyss Watchers, High Lord Wornir and The Old Demon King. But dang, the Dancer was still kicking my butt. So I went on to Irithyll and got up to the boss. In doing so, I collected a lot of Large Titanite Shards, soI decided to switch tactics with the Watcher and instead of using the Zweihander, which was just to slow, I upgraded my long Sword to the same +6 config and went in with that. With the lesser weight of the Long Sword, I was also able to switch to two pieces of Silver Knight Armor over the Lothric Knight armor I had been wearing. Those two things made all the difference. I was able to crush the Dancer and I wasn't even Embered. So finally, I can go chuck chasing and really update my weapons!

 
DallasDMac said:
Dark Souls 3: I was able to finish off the Abyss Watchers, High Lord Wornir and The Old Demon King. But dang, the Dancer was still kicking my butt. So I went on to Irithyll and got up to the boss. In doing so, I collected a lot of Large Titanite Shards, soI decided to switch tactics with the Watcher and instead of using the Zweihander, which was just to slow, I upgraded my long Sword to the same +6 config and went in with that. With the lesser weight of the Long Sword, I was also able to switch to two pieces of Silver Knight Armor over the Lothric Knight armor I had been wearing. Those two things made all the difference. I was able to crush the Dancer and I wasn't even Embered. So finally, I can go chuck chasing and really update my weapons!
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I have no idea what you are talking about but somehow I understood everthing you said.

 
DallasDMac said:
Dark Souls 3: I was able to finish off the Abyss Watchers, High Lord Wornir and The Old Demon King. But dang, the Dancer was still kicking my butt. So I went on to Irithyll and got up to the boss. In doing so, I collected a lot of Large Titanite Shards, soI decided to switch tactics with the Watcher and instead of using the Zweihander, which was just to slow, I upgraded my long Sword to the same +6 config and went in with that. With the lesser weight of the Long Sword, I was also able to switch to two pieces of Silver Knight Armor over the Lothric Knight armor I had been wearing. Those two things made all the difference. I was able to crush the Dancer and I wasn't even Embered. So finally, I can go chuck chasing and really update my weapons!
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Im pretty sure I did all of the irithyll areas and patty’s before Dancer.  I’d prob explore those areas before heading to the paths after Dancer or things might get sticky. 

 
bigmarc27 said:
Im pretty sure I did all of the irithyll areas and patty’s before Dancer.  I’d prob explore those areas before heading to the paths after Dancer or things might get sticky. 
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Patty's?

And I just want to farm some chunks quick. Not looking to finish the areas.

 
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Dickies said:
Ha, I haven’t been impressed thus far
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The game play mechanics are solid enough, as with most AC games, but the story isn't really engaging which is doubly disappointing considering the historical backdrop, and the online events weren't particularly interesting either.

It's fine but it's also the low water mark of the series IMO.

 
Interested to hear from anyone who preordered Days Gone. Initial reviews don’t sound very glowing. Was hoping this would be my next game to play.

 
3 hour lunch said:
Interested to hear from anyone who preordered Days Gone. Initial reviews don’t sound very glowing. Was hoping this would be my next game to play.
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I got the notification this morning that mine shipped today.  Not sure I'll have time to try it out this weekend.  I only fire up the PS4 on weekends because if I play a game, I like to play it for hours at a time.  And since I'm a dad and a husband, my PS4 time runs between 9 pm and 4 am.  So we'll see if I get into it this weekend.  I haven't heard anything about it.  I honestly thought about cancelling the order, but I don't see any other games coming out in the next 12 months, so I'm really hoping this is a little fun.  

 
Mine was scheduled to arrive Friday and I thought I might play it.  But Friday, it was updated for Monday delivery.  It arrived Saturday, but I had already got out of the mindset of playing, I didn't even crack it open.  I'll give it a shot this coming weekend.  

I only read a couple quick reviews because I didn't want to know too much, but I heard the biggest complaints were the voice acting and dialogue is horrible.  And that the game can get repetitive.  So I'm going in with an open mind.

 
Yeah I heard user reviews are far higher than sites reviews for days gone. Two of my buddies got it launch day and love it. I'll likely be picking it up this weekend.

 
Okay an hour in--wife and daughter are home so I have to stop and cook dinner.

Nice graphics..

I hate to judge a game on controls too early on, but the first motorcycle ride was a cluster for me.. I am an old man, so I just need practice I guess.

Feels like RDR2 with the skill/crafting wheel

The battles have been forgiving so far--so hope the learning curve doesn't get much steeper. I hate multi-button mashers.

Small complaints so far:

WTF on the storyline? You have to hook your players in that intro and there was nothing there--just a Sons of Anarchy meets TWD feel, but what is going on? I hope they fill in the pieces here. I just don't care about the main guy or his quest yet?

Open world means everything should be able to be searched--so I hope that improves.

I debated between this and World War Z-even though they are different birds for sure.

 
ShamrockPride said:
Yeah I heard user reviews are far higher than sites reviews for days gone. Two of my buddies got it launch day and love it. I'll likely be picking it up this weekend.
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The biggest knock I have read has already been mentioned, repetitiveness. A game like that will seem cool at first but then begin to drag. Will be interested in hearing what folks think here, not initially, but mid-game on.

 
Horizon Zero Dawn is, for me at least, falling into that Far Cry category of games that aren’t particularly good on their merits, but serve perfectly as distractions that allow me to catch up on my podcasts. 

 
The big streamers are now allowed to give their impressions of Borderlands 3.  Here is the first I saw

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ZiggyD‏ @ZiggyDStarcraft

Now that the embargo is lifted, i've played 3 hours so far of #Borderlands3 and i'm really liking it. It feels deeper and more diverse in its gameplay and customization than prev titles and its damn fun to play so far. If its got some endgame i could see going hard on it

 
thecatch said:
Horizon Zero Dawn is, for me at least, falling into that Far Cry category of games that aren’t particularly good on their merits, but serve perfectly as distractions that allow me to catch up on my podcasts. 
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I got several hours into that, and while it was absolutely gorgeous, I became a little bored with it. maybe I'll give it another shot this weekend...

 
TheIronSheik said:
Is anyone getting Days Gone?  I usually only buy 2 to 3 games a year.  Just don't have the time like I used to.  Plus I suck at games.  I preordered this probably a year ago.  Looked interesting.  Just wondering if anyone else is getting it.
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I'll get it. dunno when, likely soon

 
I miss college football and basketball on the console systems.  It sucks that they couldn't come to an agreement on how to make it work.

 
RC94 said:
I miss college football and basketball on the console systems.  It sucks that they couldn't come to an agreement on how to make it work.
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I still have a digital copy of the last released ncaa football game on my 360. It’s the only reason I still keep the 360 around. 

 
I haven't played Madden since 2010. Haven't played NCAA football since 2003. Used to love the football games and sports games in general. Now I can't be bothered. I think it was more the team management in dynasty that I enjoyed but since those have been really watered down, I've had zero interest. 

MVP 2005 was like the height of Baseball management to me. I know people swear by The Show but it just never grabbed me. 

Used to love hockey and I know the games have gotten better gameplay wise but I just can't get into them. 

I guess sports games have just passed me by.

 
Insein said:
I haven't played Madden since 2010. Haven't played NCAA football since 2003. Used to love the football games and sports games in general. Now I can't be bothered. I think it was more the team management in dynasty that I enjoyed but since those have been really watered down, I've had zero interest. 

MVP 2005 was like the height of Baseball management to me. I know people swear by The Show but it just never grabbed me. 

Used to love hockey and I know the games have gotten better gameplay wise but I just can't get into them. 

I guess sports games have just passed me by.
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I love The Show.  I love the fact that I can take my player from a nobody and play his way through the minors into the majors.  And the best part is only having to play the plays your involved in.  

 
bigmarc27 said:
I still have a digital copy of the last released ncaa football game on my 360. It’s the only reason I still keep the 360 around. 
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RC94 said:
Yup, I still have it for PS3, but I haven't plugged that in for a long time.
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I have the last college football and basketball games for the PS3.  It is set up in our exercise room.  Once the college seasons starts, the boys drop whatever game they are playing and fight over the PS3 to start new seasons with downloaded current season rosters.

 
Been playing Days Gone all week. I don't know what game the critics were playing, but this game is awesome. Easily my favorite game I've played in over a year, with the caveat that I haven't gotten around to Red Dead 2 yet. 

The story hooked me completely about 3-4 hours in. Especially the differences in the camps, both the leaders, and the side characters. I do wonder if/how the game changes depending on which camp you tend to favor, or if its just a difference in credits/trust you get. 

I haven't felt it being that repetitive at all. I mean, every game that has tasks, is going to be a little repetitive, but it hasn't stood out to me. 

I really enjoy how Deacon is always kinda muttering to himself, and taunting enemies before/during/after you are fighting them. It reminds me of Jack Burton a little. Just feels like an actual character. Really all the characters for the most part seem pretty solid, and not interchangeable at all. I also like Copeland's random Alex Jones-ish rants over the radio. Nothing like sneaking up to a bandit camp, and having your radio start up talking about how anybody with eyes could have seen the apocalypse coming, and nobody is laughing at the doomsday preppers now.

I'm about 15-20 hours in, and its a solid 9/10 for me, it would have to drastically fall apart for me to give it anything less.

 
Insein said:
Isn't it Battle Royale too? Looks cool for those into the medieval genre that was yearning for a BR.
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That's a small game mode but they have it. I play Frontline which is like 25vs25 capture points or pushing a cart. Some epic fights break out.

 
thecatch said:
Horizon Zero Dawn is, for me at least, falling into that Far Cry category of games that aren’t particularly good on their merits, but serve perfectly as distractions that allow me to catch up on my podcasts. 
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I played the complete edition on hard and thought it was great. The action and problem-solving aspects was really good.
What surprised me was how eerie the story was. The AI narrative was really cool and enjoyed the last 3rd of the story.

 
I'm dabbling with Street Fighter V Arcade Edition. I play on normal mode and it feels like half the opponents are just punching bags while the second half are on God mode.

 
My wife and I are also playing co-op Borderlands 2 & pre-sequel split screen. She like to take all the loot but gets mad at me when I finish tasks, while she's off opening boxes.

 
DallasDMac said:
Seems like a slow time for games. Not much in the way of new release discussions. Most of us seem to be playing our older titles.
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I think most devs are starting to prepare for next gen, so we're seeing the traditional end-of-console generation lull. Report surfaced today that has PS5 dropping holiday next year.

 
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