Video games...what ya playing? And what are you looking forward to? (3 Viewers)

[madshot31]

Anybody play Ori and the Blind Forest? Surprisingly addictive for such a simple game.

It is a GotY candidate for me. Fantastic game.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Just finished Priority: Tuchanka again.

Better than Rannoch IMO. Wrex was my bro.

They both hurt in their own way regardless of the decisions you make.

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I lost Mordin and Legion

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"Had to be me. Someone else might have gotten it wrong."

If you get Mordin to sing his G&S song in ME2 then he sings it as he's dispensing the Genophage cure. Adds a huge dash of emotion to an already inducing scene. The soundtrack in this sequence is awesome.

 

[Bull Dozier]

I'm still just playing the hell out of The Show. I have 3 RTTS going - a starting pitcher, a power Right Fielder and a contact/speed Center Fielder. The Right Fielder is who I play the most. Made it to the bigs after Spring Training in his 2nd year but the Padres were platooning him and only giving him occasional starts despite the fact that he was tearing it up. After enough #####ing to management about playing time and getting a trade, they sent him to the Twins where he's a full time starter and adding some serious hitting to an already strong pitching rotation.

My Diamond Dynasty has stalled out because I've been getting crap for cards. Haven't gotten one good enough to put on the roster for a while now. Upside is that I've built out my customer guy by feeding him crappy cards to the point that he's the best on the team by far. May stop that to try and collect some team cards for the special players.

My RF for the Twins got benched about 3 weeks before the All-Star game in favor of a guy with a rating 15 pts below him. I think it's likely because of a couple games where I had an error or two and got picked off on 2nd due to controller issues (Was on first, pick off move came and was thrown over the 1st basemen's head. I pushed up on the stick to advance to 2nd but the ball went out of play and the switch to me being advanced to 2nd was so fast that it took my push as an effort to steal 3rd before the pitch - has happened multiple times. Along with the abrupt change in view when a ball goes over your head in the outfield they may be my two biggest controller gripes in the game). Anyway, the benching cost me my spot on the All-Star team in my rookie year so now I'm requesting trades again. Will be interesting to see if there's a notion of getting a reputation as a bad egg if I manage to get on my 3rd team in just my rookie year while leading the league in average.

I really have to get this. I loved playing this aspect of the game on the 2K baseball game, but the lack of variation left something to be desired. This sounds awesome.

Drifter, I think I read that one of the upgrades this year was that you will be able to carry over your franchises each year, so you aren't starting from scratch with every new version of the Show. Do you know if the RTTS will be carried over as well? Those are usually my favorite things to do with the game, but I always found that by the time your player was decent, the new game was out and you started over.

 

[Chaka]

Braid - This is the kind of game that makes me feel stoopid.

 

[Mad Cow]

Summer Sale is ON!

Really looking hard at Homeworld remastered at 60% off.

 

[Mad Cow]

Black Mesa is also on my radar for this sale.

 

[igbomb]

From my wish list,

Prince or Persia is $6

Machinarium is $4

Think I'll have to pull the trigger on these tonight.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Just got Shadow of Mordor. Looking forward to getting into that this weekend.

Any advice for a newbie?

 

[bigmarc27]

From my wish list,

Prince or Persia is $6

Which one? Sands of Time holds up very well.

 

[NCCommish]

Just got Shadow of Mordor. Looking forward to getting into that this weekend.

Any advice for a newbie?

No advice but it looks like a cool game and gets good reviews. It's on my to buy list.

 

[Mad Cow]

Had to grab Homeworld Remastered at that price. Amazing value.

 

[igbomb]

From my wish list,

Prince or Persia is $6

Which one? Sands of Time holds up very well.

No it's the 2008 version.

 

[SlaX]

Black Mesa is also on my radar for this sale.

I already have it for free and donated to the dev team through their site. I don't like having to pay for it again when it's the same thing. But it's worth it for those that haven't played Black Mesa and especially if you've never experienced the original Half-Life.

 

[Corporation]

Just started Walking Dead Season 1. Is there any way to invert the y-axis in this game? It is driving me absolutely crazy and I feel like I am dying in extremely embarrassing fashion.

I had the exact same issue. Download a free program called SakasaMouse, worked for me. You have to play with the options but you can invert the y axis only. It applies to your whole computer not just the game, so you have to turn it off when you're done.

 

[jwb]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

 

[Drifter]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

Turn based tactical like Heroes of Might and Magic or like XCom?

Big difference. I can't stand the former.

 

[Sand]

Summer Sale is ON!

Really looking hard at Homeworld remastered at 60% off.

Tales from the Borderlands at the lowest price ever.

 

[jwb]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

Turn based tactical like Heroes of Might and Magic or like XCom?

Big difference. I can't stand the former.

More like Xcom.

Sort of a WW2 story, interesting graphics (kind of Japanese-inspired cartoon / comic). The combat is military theme (snipers, front line, tanks, scouts, etc), and pure turn based. It looks a little goofy and innocent at first, but it's actually a pretty gritty game.

It's also fun.

 

[igbomb]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

Turn based tactical like Heroes of Might and Magic or like XCom?

Big difference. I can't stand the former.

More like Xcom.

Sort of a WW2 story, interesting graphics (kind of Japanese-inspired cartoon / comic). The combat is military theme (snipers, front line, tanks, scouts, etc), and pure turn based. It looks a little goofy and innocent at first, but it's actually a pretty gritty game.

It's also fun.

Just pulled the trigger on this one. Looks sweet.

 

[Maelstrom]

I've enjoyed the previous iterations, so I picked up Sniper Elite III for $15.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

I don't really play many games on the PC...I know, .

but I've always wanted to play this game. will I need, like...uh...a gamepad, or something to play it?

 

[Chaka]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

Turn based tactical like Heroes of Might and Magic or like XCom?

Big difference. I can't stand the former.

More like Xcom.

Sort of a WW2 story, interesting graphics (kind of Japanese-inspired cartoon / comic). The combat is military theme (snipers, front line, tanks, scouts, etc), and pure turn based. It looks a little goofy and innocent at first, but it's actually a pretty gritty game.

It's also fun.

Just pulled the trigger on this one. Looks sweet.

So did I. Looking forward to it.

 

[jwb]

Valkyria Chronicles is $4.99 on Steam.

If you like turn-based tactical combat (along with a good story), this is a great buy.

I don't really play many games on the PC...I know, .

but I've always wanted to play this game. will I need, like...uh...a gamepad, or something to play it?

I've only played in on PS3, but I can't see any reason it can't be controlled well w/ a mouse and keyboard.

I just bought it, but will play w/ a controller (have an xbox controller for the PC)

 

[WampusCat43]

Summer Sale is ON!

Really looking hard at Homeworld remastered at 60% off.

Tales from the Borderlands at the lowest price ever.

DL'ed Borderlands last night. Loved the opening stuff. Got into my first fight and had no idea what I was doing. The game kept yelling at me to "press 'UP' to raise shields". I have no idea what the UP button is on the PC. It's not the up arrow and it's not the 'w' key. So I stood there stupidly until I got killed. Game over.

 

[Chaka]

Summer Sale is ON!

Really looking hard at Homeworld remastered at 60% off.

Tales from the Borderlands at the lowest price ever.

DL'ed Borderlands last night. Loved the opening stuff. Got into my first fight and had no idea what I was doing. The game kept yelling at me to "press 'UP' to raise shields". I have no idea what the UP button is on the PC. It's not the up arrow and it's not the 'w' key. So I stood there stupidly until I got killed. Game over.

Great game but it is a real shame that if you die once the game permanently shuts down.

Here is a link to the keyboard control map I don't recall ever having to activate my shields, are you referring to your character's action skill? Because that activates with the F key. FWIW IMO there is nothing more entertaining (and devastating) in BL than Brick going berserk.

 

[matttyl]

Anyone try out any of the newer "Lego" games? My wife and I loved some of the earlier ones (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Pirates, and recently Marvel Superheros). Looks like they have a Batman 3, Lord of the Rings, Hobbit and most recently Jurassic Park. Is it just "more of the same", or are any of them really that much better? We really, really liked Marvel - by far out favorite so far.

 

[shadyridr]

Batman 3 is good but not as good as lego marvel. Still played it twice with my son. Lego lord of the rings is also very good but alot tougher to complete due to the quests. I will be buying lego jurassic park. My son loves these games and gets obsessed with collecting everything hes done two play through of most of them. He will be 6 in two weeks

 

[Todem]

Just got Shadow of Mordor. Looking forward to getting into that this weekend.

Any advice for a newbie?

As soon as you can get it.....make sure you get Shadow Strike.

$$$$$

When you first start playing.....don't be afraid to just run away if you get mobbed.

This game along with Dying Light are by far my fav's so far this gen.

 

[WampusCat43]

Summer Sale is ON!

Really looking hard at Homeworld remastered at 60% off.

Tales from the Borderlands at the lowest price ever.

DL'ed Borderlands last night. Loved the opening stuff. Got into my first fight and had no idea what I was doing. The game kept yelling at me to "press 'UP' to raise shields". I have no idea what the UP button is on the PC. It's not the up arrow and it's not the 'w' key. So I stood there stupidly until I got killed. Game over.

Great game but it is a real shame that if you die once the game permanently shuts down.

Here is a link to the keyboard control map I don't recall ever having to activate my shields, are you referring to your character's action skill? Because that activates with the F key. FWIW IMO there is nothing more entertaining (and devastating) in BL than Brick going berserk.

That's a help, thanks. Still don't know what the shield button is. I'm referring to the first fight in Pandora when the robot is called down. I couldn't get him to defend himself. He died screaming.

 

[igbomb]

Just grabbed XCOM: Enemy Unknown - $10 with all of the DLC

 

[igbomb]

New deals just dropped on Steam. Considering a Lego game or two for my son and maybe some Command and Conquer.

How long does this thing go on? My wife is going to kill me if I keep it up.

 

[Chaka]

Tempted to get This War of Mine for $7.99 but I know it will hit $4.99 at some point.

Steam sales make me cheap.

 

[Chaka]

New deals just dropped on Steam. Considering a Lego game or two for my son and maybe some Command and Conquer.

How long does this thing go on? My wife is going to kill me if I keep it up.

8 days total I think.

 

[Fly]

Tempted to get This War of Mine for $7.99 but I know it will hit $4.99 at some point.

Steam sales make me cheap.

Was thinking the exact same thing with this game.

I'm also really hoping Kerbal Space Program hits the flash sales.

 

[matttyl]

So is "Steam" just a free download (for PC) that is the engine to run game downloads? Is it an operating system? Does it mean that you have to buy "steam" versions of games rather than the PC versions?

 

[Drifter]

$15 for Wolfenstein worth it? I rarely go about $10 during these sales.

 

[Sand]

So is "Steam" just a free download (for PC) that is the engine to run game downloads? Is it an operating system? Does it mean that you have to buy "steam" versions of games rather than the PC versions?

Yes - its an engine and a verification system for PC games. Not an OS. It is a ton better than some of the other methods out there to curb piracy. In general when getting a PC game I'd rather a Steam version than anything else because once it's in your library you can easily reinstall it somewhere else, etc. Valve has done a great job with it and, IMO, it's the reason PC gaming is very viable these days.

 

[matttyl]

So is "Steam" just a free download (for PC) that is the engine to run game downloads? Is it an operating system? Does it mean that you have to buy "steam" versions of games rather than the PC versions?

Yes - its an engine and a verification system for PC games. Not an OS. It is a ton better than some of the other methods out there to curb piracy. In general when getting a PC game I'd rather a Steam version than anything else because once it's in your library you can easily reinstall it somewhere else, etc. Valve has done a great job with it and, IMO, it's the reason PC gaming is very viable these days.

So then how is it different (or better) than just buying the PC version of the same game? I really don't do any PC gaming as I have an XBOX 360, but I recently bought the dongle that allows you to use those controllers with your PC, so I might start doing more of it (especially if the games are cheaper). Thanks for the info.

 

[GAlmgren]

$15 for Wolfenstein worth it? I rarely go about $10 during these sales.

If you are talking the New Order, I would say definitely. I played on the xbox one and it was a pretty good time. A surprisingly decent story as well.

 

[T Bell]

 

[igbomb]

So, I think I'll get my son one of the LEGO games. The Marvel game looks pretty cool. Are they all similar and the only difference is what characters you like? Or do some of them stand out above the others?

Gameplay similar between them (Hobbit, Batman, Harry Potter)?

 

[NewlyRetired]

So, I think I'll get my son one of the LEGO games. The Marvel game looks pretty cool. Are they all similar and the only difference is what characters you like? Or do some of them stand out above the others?

Gameplay similar between them (Hobbit, Batman, Harry Potter)?

I have played nearly every one of the Lego games with my daughter. They are all similar in game play.

Marvel gives the most bang for your buck since it is every so slightly open world. Lord of the Rings would rank second for me. You won't go wrong with any of them to be honest. I would just choose what ever interests him the most.

 

[SlaX]

Tempted to get This War of Mine for $7.99 but I know it will hit $4.99 at some point.

Steam sales make me cheap.

If by "at some point" you mean 6 months from now, sure. You won't see it lower during this sale.

 

[Chaka]

Tempted to get This War of Mine for $7.99 but I know it will hit $4.99 at some point.

Steam sales make me cheap.

If by "at some point" you mean 6 months from now, sure. You won't see it lower during this sale.

Fair enough. But I have seen in happen where they put a game up during the first day or two then it shows up for less on day seven or eight.

Either way, I can wait.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Just got Democracy 3 - anyone play this?

 

[SlaX]

Tempted to get This War of Mine for $7.99 but I know it will hit $4.99 at some point.

Steam sales make me cheap.

If by "at some point" you mean 6 months from now, sure. You won't see it lower during this sale.

Fair enough. But I have seen in happen where they put a game up during the first day or two then it shows up for less on day seven or eight.

Either way, I can wait.

True, but not when the game is priced that way on the Daily Deal or Flash Sale. I call GTA V the worst sale of the Summer Sale. It wasn't really a sale. They just give you free DLC (digital currency) at full price and call it a GTA sale! "25% to 75% off all GTA games" eh? BS

 

[Sand]

So is "Steam" just a free download (for PC) that is the engine to run game downloads? Is it an operating system? Does it mean that you have to buy "steam" versions of games rather than the PC versions?

Yes - its an engine and a verification system for PC games. Not an OS. It is a ton better than some of the other methods out there to curb piracy. In general when getting a PC game I'd rather a Steam version than anything else because once it's in your library you can easily reinstall it somewhere else, etc. Valve has done a great job with it and, IMO, it's the reason PC gaming is very viable these days.

So then how is it different (or better) than just buying the PC version of the same game? I really don't do any PC gaming as I have an XBOX 360, but I recently bought the dongle that allows you to use those controllers with your PC, so I might start doing more of it (especially if the games are cheaper). Thanks for the info.

Portability, for the most part. That and during these sales some pretty good games are way, way cheaper than a console version.

 

[Chaka]

So is "Steam" just a free download (for PC) that is the engine to run game downloads? Is it an operating system? Does it mean that you have to buy "steam" versions of games rather than the PC versions?

Yes - its an engine and a verification system for PC games. Not an OS. It is a ton better than some of the other methods out there to curb piracy. In general when getting a PC game I'd rather a Steam version than anything else because once it's in your library you can easily reinstall it somewhere else, etc. Valve has done a great job with it and, IMO, it's the reason PC gaming is very viable these days.

So then how is it different (or better) than just buying the PC version of the same game? I really don't do any PC gaming as I have an XBOX 360, but I recently bought the dongle that allows you to use those controllers with your PC, so I might start doing more of it (especially if the games are cheaper). Thanks for the info.

Portability, for the most part. That and during these sales some pretty good games are way, way cheaper than a console version.

Price point (for sales), ability to use a controller, modding, better resolutions and you don't need to buy the discs, which generally only let you install on one PC.

 

[RC94]

Put in Gran Turismo 6 for the first time in months and it wanted to update. It's been updating for 4 hours now and there's no end in sight. WTF?

 

[None_More_Black]

Summer Sale is ON!

Really looking hard at Homeworld remastered at 60% off.

Tales from the Borderlands at the lowest price ever.

DL'ed Borderlands last night. Loved the opening stuff. Got into my first fight and had no idea what I was doing. The game kept yelling at me to "press 'UP' to raise shields". I have no idea what the UP button is on the PC. It's not the up arrow and it's not the 'w' key. So I stood there stupidly until I got killed. Game over.

Great game but it is a real shame that if you die once the game permanently shuts down.

Here is a link to the keyboard control map I don't recall ever having to activate my shields, are you referring to your character's action skill? Because that activates with the F key. FWIW IMO there is nothing more entertaining (and devastating) in BL than Brick going berserk.

That's a help, thanks. Still don't know what the shield button is. I'm referring to the first fight in Pandora when the robot is called down. I couldn't get him to defend himself. He died screaming.

Try "e" button sometimes you have to face objective just right to get it activate. Can be annoying.