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Haven't played a ton yet but have really enjoyed it so far. Also have Kingdoms of Alamur Re-Reckoning on deck which will be a ~100 hour play through.I never finished this. I should before the new one comes out
Haven't played a ton yet but have really enjoyed it so far. Also have Kingdoms of Alamur Re-Reckoning on deck which will be a ~100 hour play through.I never finished this. I should before the new one comes out
Liked that game. Some really fun play style combinations to explore.Haven't played a ton yet but have really enjoyed it so far. Also have Kingdoms of Alamur Re-Reckoning on deck which will be a ~100 hour play through.
If you are into getting the best gear look up the locations. It's easy to miss a couple of the components needed and kind of a pain to go back to find them.Just started Horizon Zero Dawn so much fun, so glad I was able to get a PS5.
My kids are both in college in now, but my console has always been in the man cave, and I faced the same issues of getting kicked out of my cave regularly. My home office was always my fallback option for being alone and watching Netflix.Question for those gamers who also have kid gamers. Where are your consoles located? I have the PS5 in the man cave but this means anytime my son wants to play (technically I bought it for him) I cant stay in my man cave. He has a PS4 in his room where he plays the majority of his games right now (Fortnite, sports games). I would put the PS5 in his room but he doesnt have a newer TV plus I still play an occasional game on the PS5 (waiting for the new HZD in February).
PS5 and all my consoles (PS4 Pro, PS3, NES, XBOX, Atari, Intellivision) all in the man cave. My son has his PS4 and XBOX 360......more than enough for him to stay busy. And he is a hardcore PC gamer.....so he never cares to play the PS5.Question for those gamers who also have kid gamers. Where are your consoles located? I have the PS5 in the man cave but this means anytime my son wants to play (technically I bought it for him) I cant stay in my man cave. He has a PS4 in his room where he plays the majority of his games right now (Fortnite, sports games). I would put the PS5 in his room but he doesnt have a newer TV plus I still play an occasional game on the PS5 (waiting for the new HZD in February).
If you've never played The Binding of Isaac, I say you need to give Binding of Isaac: Repentance a try. Repentance is the final update to the game and added a ton of new stuff, including new endings and bosses. It recently finally became available on consoles if that's what you play on, but it's been out on PC for about a year and a half. It sounds like you like rogue-likes and I can't recommend that one enough.Could use some recommendations, in a little bit of a stagnant gaming period here. Xbox One player.
Currently playing - Hades, Overwatch, Dead Cells. Hades is fantastic but I've beaten it something like 75 times now, and other than bludgeoning myself with higher heat runs - which are fun - there's essentially nothing left for me to do. Overwatch it my competitive fix. I started Dead Cells, got maybe 10 hours into it but I'm losing interest.
Likes - action-adventure, open world sandbox, platformer, artsy indie type games, competitive-yet-kinda-cartoony shooters.
Played Gears of War pretty much exclusively for competitive play as a diehard player for probably about 10 years, but have been playing mostly Overwatch for the past ~3 years now. GTA, Red Dead, Far Cry, Saints Row (if they ever make another one) series are staples for me. Have yet to get Far Cry 6, waiting for a bit of a price drop but I've beaten the hell out of all of them since Far Cry 2 including DLCs. Used to be really into Assassin's Creed but lost interest after Black Flag and haven't played since. Have played quite a bit of Destiny 1/2 over the years but not in the past few months. Some other games I love - Super Meat Boy (106%!!), Hyper Light Drifter, The Messenger, Hades (obviously), Death's Door, Celeste, Sonic Mania.
Anyway, I'm having trouble finding something that sticks. Accepting any suggestions.
playing this now. Decent game, good standard RPG dungeon crawler. On PS4, the load times are horrific.Haven't played a ton yet but have really enjoyed it so far. Also have Kingdoms of Alamur Re-Reckoning on deck which will be a ~100 hour play through.
I played it when it came out originally and loved it, hoping the replay value is good enough to hold my interest.playing this now. Decent game, good standard RPG dungeon crawler. On PS4, the load times are horrific.
It's been awhile since I played. Aren't there fast travel spots you open up?Far Cry keeps resetting me at camp every time I day (often) — Is there any way around this? About to give up on the game, it takes 3-5 minutes to get somewhere every time.
Are you using the wingsuit? I feel like it drastically cuts down the time it takes me to get from place to place.Far Cry keeps resetting me at camp every time I die (often) — Is there any way around this? About to give up on the game, it takes 3-5 minutes to get somewhere every time.
The wha now?Are you using the wingsuit? I feel like it drastically cuts down the time it takes me to get from place to place.
Yea but not enough so far. I’m probably like 15% through the game.It's been awhile since I played. Aren't there fast travel spots you open up?
A few years ago, when both my boys were in high school, but still playing video games, I upgraded the man cave to three TVs & three recliners. It's a weird wide room, so it works. Problem solved. We had four different systems (three XboxOnes, PS3, PS4) hooked up.Question for those gamers who also have kid gamers. Where are your consoles located? I have the PS5 in the man cave but this means anytime my son wants to play (technically I bought it for him) I cant stay in my man cave. He has a PS4 in his room where he plays the majority of his games right now (Fortnite, sports games). I would put the PS5 in his room but he doesnt have a newer TV plus I still play an occasional game on the PS5 (waiting for the new HZD in February).
The game is a little buggy for sure.Far Cry keeps resetting me at camp every time I die (often) — Is there any way around this? About to give up on the game, it takes 3-5 minutes to get somewhere every time.
Love Civ 6. I don't understand why but making your own little country from ashes to an empire--then conquering the world is so fun.I am playing civ 6 again on immortal difficulty, I am unsure if I will be able to beat it.
I’m assuming Infinite will address the existence of Halo 5 at some point, but it certainly doesn’t sound like playing 5 is necessary. Maybe just skim a plot summary first.I've had Halo 5 for probably a year or 2 and just never sat down for it. Should I still play it before Halo infinite?
I only played it once but it was fun destroying the entire globe with my bombers and nukes. They were about 3 turns too late from banning nukes.Love Civ 6. I don't understand why but making your own little country from ashes to an empire--then conquering the world is so fun.
Question for those gamers who also have kid gamers. Where are your consoles located? I have the PS5 in the man cave but this means anytime my son wants to play (technically I bought it for him) I cant stay in my man cave. He has a PS4 in his room where he plays the majority of his games right now (Fortnite, sports games). I would put the PS5 in his room but he doesnt have a newer TV plus I still play an occasional game on the PS5 (waiting for the new HZD in February).
I love the multiplayer games, but it is frustrating to play in a random lobby when a lot of players don't play the objective. I can't tell you how many 12v12 CTF games I've played where almost no one is trying to capture a flag, and it's just a 15 minute long game of 20 people playing slayer, and a couple of people trying to capture flags.Just got the new Halo. Haven't played a Halo game since Halo 2. It's really fun right now (I love the grapple mechanic) but so far all I've done is the campaign. I'll probably play some pvp this weekend.
Been trying, off and on, for the last year to get a PS5. Hearing rumors or another GameStop drop on Dec. 23 and I think that’s my cue to driver wherever I need to get one. Now that I’m a bonus dad to 4 littles, 2 of which are big gamers, this is an opportunity to really kinda surprise them
Hey guys anyone know for the Xbox S besides buying an extra controller do I need anything else to have the kids up and going or just the main system since games are all downloaded?
Hardwire the Internet for this update/download time if you can. Not always necessary for regular gaming, but will make this part faster.I'd advise you to get unbox it, hook it up, and do system updates ASAP and then rebox/wrap it for Xmas. Xmas morning is going to smash the update servers and your kids are going to watch the system update for hours before letting them on. If you're planning on buying them any games, I'd suggest downloading those beforehand as well for the same reason.
Any idea how long this will take for a not very tech savvy dad? Thanks for this info, no other equipment needed?I'd advise you to get unbox it, hook it up, and do system updates ASAP and then rebox/wrap it for Xmas. Xmas morning is going to smash the update servers and your kids are going to watch the system update for hours before letting them on. If you're planning on buying them any games, I'd suggest downloading those beforehand as well for the same reason.
I got the ultimate version (or whatever it's called) a few months ago when it was on sale in the PS store, and I loved it so much. I think it has probably some of the best writing of any RPG I've played. even the notes you find on people's computers are hilariously written.And Outer Worlds is a blast......just scratching the surface and having so much fun with the humor and dialog in this one.
Outstanding suggestion. Strongly endorse.I'd advise you to get unbox it, hook it up, and do system updates ASAP and then rebox/wrap it for Xmas. Xmas morning is going to smash the update servers and your kids are going to watch the system update for hours before letting them on. If you're planning on buying them any games, I'd suggest downloading those beforehand as well for the same reason.
It really depends on your connection speed. Could be anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour.GoBirds said:Any idea how long this will take for a not very tech savvy dad? Thanks for this info, no other equipment needed?
Kanil said:I'd advise you to get unbox it, hook it up, and do system updates ASAP and then rebox/wrap it for Xmas. Xmas morning is going to smash the update servers and your kids are going to watch the system update for hours before letting them on. If you're planning on buying them any games, I'd suggest downloading those beforehand as well for the same reason.
So for a non tech guy like myself who can do the basics and do work arounds explain this in amateur terms to do because I have like one of the slowest internet connections ever and it takes my games almost 6-7 hrs to download and my router and system are in the same roomPoke_4_Life said:Hardwire the Internet for this update/download time if you can. Not always necessary for regular gaming, but will make this part faster.
A few years ago, when both my boys were in high school, but still playing video games, I upgraded the man cave to three TVs & three recliners. It's a weird wide room, so it works. Problem solved. We had four different systems (three XboxOnes, PS3, PS4) hooked up.
They are now both off to college so it is a sad reminder these days.
So for a non tech guy like myself who can do the basics and do work arounds explain this in amateur terms to do because I have like one of the slowest internet connections ever and it takes my games almost 6-7 hrs to download and my router and system are in the same room
Even if it wasn't spread out over time that is a little over 1k gaming equipment, probably 3k worth of tvs, and 3 recliners however much those cost. 6-7k is a drop in the bucket for a footballguy. We all make boatloads off of early investment tips, like wheat pennies. Besides, it's a small investment for the lifelong memories of getting tbagged by your kids on the big screen in your own mancave.This isn't a knock on you just a general question but I don't get how you guys can have all these systems at once, most updated TV and man cave. My PS5 this year do to price set me back a bit (Not a lot but it's really delaying me getting more accessories for my PS5 and upgrading my TV to a bigger one. How do you guys do it? Just done it spread out, fund saved for gaming/entertainment purposes, fortunate to have a very good paying job etc? With houses and kids I can't see it being terrible easy to do unless your good with your funds.
Don't listen to this guy Cat5e is the way to go......Connect your xbox directly to the router with a CAT5 cable.
Maybe you cant have it wired like that all the time but you can buy longer CAT5 cables even if its just temporary to do big DLs or system updates. It will go from hours and hours to minutes.
You have to realize the demographics of these boards is generally 40 to 50 year old men with well paying jobs.This isn't a knock on you just a general question but I don't get how you guys can have all these systems at once, most updated TV and man cave. My PS5 this year do to price set me back a bit (Not a lot but it's really delaying me getting more accessories for my PS5 and upgrading my TV to a bigger one. How do you guys do it? Just done it spread out, fund saved for gaming/entertainment purposes, fortunate to have a very good paying job etc? With houses and kids I can't see it being terrible easy to do unless your good with your funds.
You have to realize the demographics of these boards is generally 40 to 50 year old men with well paying jobs.
Combination of all of those for me. I usually buy the newest Xbox when it comes out. The boys bought one of the Xbox's together with gift money. I think I bought the third when prices dropped at one point. All of the TVs are on sale, decent for gaming but definitely not top of the line. I get a decent bonus every year that I do not include in the budget, so I allow myself to buy something stupid with part of it and not feel guilty about.This isn't a knock on you just a general question but I don't get how you guys can have all these systems at once, most updated TV and man cave. My PS5 this year do to price set me back a bit (Not a lot but it's really delaying me getting more accessories for my PS5 and upgrading my TV to a bigger one. How do you guys do it? Just done it spread out, fund saved for gaming/entertainment purposes, fortunate to have a very good paying job etc? With houses and kids I can't see it being terrible easy to do unless your good with your funds.
Definitely not making chet money, but not doing too bad for myself.This isn't a knock on you just a general question but I don't get how you guys can have all these systems at once, most updated TV and man cave. My PS5 this year do to price set me back a bit (Not a lot but it's really delaying me getting more accessories for my PS5 and upgrading my TV to a bigger one. How do you guys do it? Just done it spread out, fund saved for gaming/entertainment purposes, fortunate to have a very good paying job etc? With houses and kids I can't see it being terrible easy to do unless your good with your funds.
Definitely not making chet money, but not doing too bad for myself.