Borat
Footballguy
LOVE when this happens. Me and my buddies tend to fire up my old NES every 2-3 years or so, and we always have a blast. Those games you named are pretty much the exact same ones we play.Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
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LOVE when this happens. Me and my buddies tend to fire up my old NES every 2-3 years or so, and we always have a blast. Those games you named are pretty much the exact same ones we play.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Mass Effect 3 Demo comes out on Valentine's Day.
belljr
Footballguy
So the excite bike on my WII freezes on load now. Can I delete it and redownload it?
Instinctive
Footballguy
Mario Tennis N64 and NBA Hangtime. Awesome.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Don Quixote
Footballguy
My wife and I have had a Wii for awhile, but just recently got a PS3. Are there any recommendations as to a good 2-person game for the PS3 (not involving online-multiplayer)? My wife and I often played Wii games together, such as "drunk" Mario Kart, but the PS3 2-player options that I'm finding are mostly limited to sports games, which don't interest my wife as much.
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
I assume you're looking for split-screen modes that you can play on the couch with another player? Those are sort of hard to come by these days. Two that I would recommend are:
[*]ModNation Racers -- A cart-racing game similar to Maria Kart. You can download user-created tracks for free.
[*]Motorstorm Pacific Rift -- Off-road racing. Should be able to get this dirt cheap since it's been out for a few years.
[*]Uncharted 3 -- I'm normally not a big fan of co-op shooters, but my son and I have had a fun time with this one. We found the few co-op levels we played to be pretty challenging.
Personally, I have a hard time playing split-screen because everything is so much smaller than what I'm used to. I feel like I have to sit right in front of my 60" tv to see what's going on. But these are at least worth the hassle of adjusting.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Yep, that's what I am looking for. Thanks. I actually just ordered Uncharted 3 off Amazon yesterday and awaiting its arrival; it looked more like a single player from the reviews, but I'll have to give the 2-player mode a whirl. I'll take a look at the racing games that you mentioned too.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
So, yeah. Uncharted is pretty cool.
And the beginning of Uncharted 2 is amazing.
And the beginning of Uncharted 2 is amazing.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Not sure if you're wife is in to shooters at all.... but Borderlands is the best split-screen game I've played in the last few years.
OC Zed
Footballguy
I am sort of intrigued by all of the buzz over Mass Effect 3. But I don't want to get it if I haven't played ME2. And if I'm going to play ME2, shouldn't I also play ME1?
So, do I really need to play the first two games? And if I do, what kind of time commitment are we talking about?
So, do I really need to play the first two games? And if I do, what kind of time commitment are we talking about?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
The game play split screen was great but managing your character in split screen sucked as the menus were not designed for it. You constantly had to pan back and forth just to look at simple things.
Yes, and those are two of the top 10 games made for Xbox (top 5 as far as I'm concerned), so it won't exactly be a waste of time. You could run through each in about 25-30 hours if you just want to get up to speed for ME 3 and don't get bogged down in side quests.
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Its funny that I could not get through ME1 so I never bothered with 2. I love RPGs however I did not like the mechanics at all, it felt very clunky to me.
SlaX
Footballguy
The mechanics are completely different in ME2 vs ME1. Some loved that and some hated it. Both are still excellent games and I couldn't imagine playing 3 before the first two. Especially since your game accomplishments all carry over.
OC Zed
Footballguy
Carrying over the game accomplishments is really a nice touch that I'd like to take advantage of. But the 25-30 hours time commitment for each game is a bit steep for me.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
1 was a hot mess and I HATED it. I really tried to like it, but some of the missions, specifically the vehicle missions were LOOOONG and tedious. The controls were also very clunky.
The second game was one of the best games I have ever played and is worth a visit. It was everything good from 1, minus the crap. The only minor gripe is they dumbed down the leveling/weapon system.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
I hated the original leveling/weapon system, picking up different types of ammo and changing ammo types was what I felt was uberly tedious in ME1. Being able to change ammo types mid-fight in ME2 and being able to pick up ammo from dead enemies makes for a way smoother playing experience imo. I kind of enjoyed driving around in ME1, but no doubt it took a good deal of time. If OC Zed has a PS3, he could buy ME2 and just do the comic thingamajig for ME1 to get the storyline from that. I believe they also may have made the comic thing available to Xbox users as well, although I don't think it's free.
OC Zed
Footballguy
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
FWIW, I never played ME1 and didn't feel like it was a big liability when I played ME2. That was the PS3 version with the comic. It does a good enough job getting you up to speed on what's going on.
SlaX
Footballguy
I at least recommend buying and playing the second one first. But if you don't play through the first, download the DLC that allows you to see the first game through a comic book where you can make the crucial decisions that carry over. The DLC is called "Genesis" and costs 320 Microsoft Points/Bioware Points on PC. "Genesis" is already included with the PS3 version of the game, since there was never a Mass Effect 1 for the PS3. [QUOTE='Genesis DLC description]This digital comic back-story was created by BioWare and Dark Horse comics. The 15 minute interactive experience allows you to make the key choices of Mass Effect 1. This retelling will also let you have those choices reflected during Mass Effect 2.
[/QUOTE]edit: I see this was mentioned. Hopefully, this gave a bit of extra info.
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Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
Seriously behind on the times, but I broke down and bought my son and I an XBox 360 with Kinnect last week. Only have the game that came with it and Wipeout (which is hysterical), and broke down and bought MAdden 12 for myself since I haven't played anything but Madden 09 the past few years.
Is it just me or is defense in this game ridiculous and stupid? I can rush to 150 every game but couldn't throw a simple pass, let alone anything fun or deep, if my life depended on it. And the CPU LB's! Man, those guys have super powers. I swear they jump 50 video game feet in the air to tip everything.
Is it just me or is defense in this game ridiculous and stupid? I can rush to 150 every game but couldn't throw a simple pass, let alone anything fun or deep, if my life depended on it. And the CPU LB's! Man, those guys have super powers. I swear they jump 50 video game feet in the air to tip everything.
bro1ncos
IBL Representative
I used to really be into baseball games and would like to start playing again. Does anyone have experience with the MLB 2k?? series (I haven't looked through this thread)?
I have 360 so I know there aren't many baseball games.
Looking to get 2k12 when it is released in March. Any thoughts?
I have 360 so I know there aren't many baseball games.
Looking to get 2k12 when it is released in March. Any thoughts?
Todem
Footballguy
Agreed. I just started ME2 two days ago. First time ever playing this game. totally love it and i am only 2 hours in. Truly great game and when i am done with it it may push Skyrim and both Batman games as my fav's for this gen.Anyway here is my current rotation:Non Sports:Mass Effect 2 - read aboveBatman AC - 40% completeSkyrim - 170 plus hours in and still loving itSports:NBA2K11 - year three Heat Association (I play all 82 games BTW)Madden 12 - Year 3 Dolphins FranchiseThe Show 11 - year 2 1987 franchise roster set with full minor leagues as well New York Yankees.
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Flying Spaghetti Monster
Footballguy
FEAR 3 - Not liking it but will finish it because I loved the previous two.
RAGE - The graphics are outstanding, but the missions get repetitive and the story line is not that great. Note: I have not finished it yet.
RAGE - The graphics are outstanding, but the missions get repetitive and the story line is not that great. Note: I have not finished it yet.
belljr
Footballguy
I'm sure it is better now but I bought a PS3 strictly for the Show I was tired of MLB2k
Apes with Guns
Footballguy
I'm enjoying Dynasty Warriors 7. It's like a history lesson\fighting game\rpg for olds without much hand-eye coordination (i.e. me)
SlaX
Footballguy
Madden 09 (and 10) were probably the last good Maddens. I can't say enough how much I wish 2K were still making football games.
Drifter
Footballguy
Haven't even heard of it? What style game is it? Big fan of Drizzt (or Driz'zt or whatever)
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Already being discussed in the Skyrim thread.
goonsquad
Think different.
Action RPG, combat gameplay is getting high marks.
Hawks64
Footballguy
Have the demo and the game. Not a huge fan of the graphics so far, much more cartoony bright vibrant colors than Skyrim, but the gameplay is a lot of fun. Combat is better than Skyrim based on the little bit I have played so far. Going to play the demo a bit more and decide if I want to keep or return the game.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
How would you say FEAR 2 is compared to FEAR 1?
Thunderlips
Footballguy
One of the best (hopefully the third one as well) game series ever....and a really good sci fi story as well.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
It is the first game developed from 38 Studios owned by Curt Schilling.It brings together the following talents:RA Salvatore wrote the storyTodd McFarlane (creator of spawn) oversaw the art workand most importantly Ken Rolston is the games executive designer and he was the lead designer for both Morrowwind and Oblivion.38 Studio's office space was downstairs from my last job before I retired, in Maynard Mass. I would often pass some of these guys in the hallway. Pretty cool so much talent focusing on one project.
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RC94
Footballguy
It got a 9.0 rating from IGN. They said it will be in the discussion for game of the year. It looks like a great game and I am going to get it but I don't know how I am going to find the time to do that, Skyrim and the usual sports games I like to play.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I just started Skyrim so I am hoping that once I finish it, Kingdoms will come down and price and kill some time before Borderlands 2 comes out.
Interesting, the headline on Gamespot is "Generic story and characters."
goonsquad
Think different.
Your quote doesn't really address the story aspect. Here are Gamespot's closing comments in more context:
Apes with Guns
Footballguy
I can't really see a reason to play Amalur with Skyrim out there.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Uncharted 2 was terrific. And in a strange coincidence of interest only to me - the actors who play Nathan and Elena have the same first names as my kids. Weird.
The only question is...Elena or Chloe?
The only question is...Elena or Chloe?
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Sounds like Diablo and Elder Scrolls got together and had a baby.
Todem
Footballguy
Mass Effect 2 is seriously an amazing game. It has it all.
Skyrim if officially on a long hiatus.
Wow I can't believe it took me this long to play:
Dead Space 1 and 2 (played both this past year)
Borderlands
Mass Effect 2
And I still have yet to get to:
Bioshock
Uncharted 1-3
Skyrim if officially on a long hiatus.
Wow I can't believe it took me this long to play:
Dead Space 1 and 2 (played both this past year)
Borderlands
Mass Effect 2
And I still have yet to get to:
Bioshock
Uncharted 1-3
OC Zed
Footballguy
I started ME2 last week, but only had the chance to get through the comic book intro (sloppy setup into that, BTW... typical EA) and a couple checkpoints. The comic book was a great device for folks like me. This should be standard for all sequel games going forward.
Anyways, I chose the soldier class because I figured I like shooting although the shooting mechanics don't feel as tight to me as traditional shooters (I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but still). Should I have gone with a different class?
Anyways, I chose the soldier class because I figured I like shooting although the shooting mechanics don't feel as tight to me as traditional shooters (I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but still). Should I have gone with a different class?