Games you're playing right now, and my freetime's demise

[Lean]

I didn't . Soul Reaver 2 was the first LoK game that I played, then Blood Omen 2. Now I see the camera shittiness of Defiance.

[J@3]

Half-Life 2 sucks, Skate was boring unless you somehow get off over injuring video game characters. Sadists. EWR 4.2 FTW.

[BigKaboom2]

Half-Life 2 sucks

...what's a better single-player FPS that you've played?

Skate was boring unless you somehow get off over injuring video game characters. Sadists.

I do - not boring confirmed.

EWR 4.2 FTW.

Isn't that the one that's like Football Manager for wrestling?

[shadowgrin]

Half-Life 2 sucks

*shadowgrin uses a gravity gun to drop a forum retard on Jae*

[Lean]

LoK: Defiance made my eyes sore with the camera angles. They should have retained Blood Omen 2's third-person camera.

[el badman]

Jae wrote:
Half-Life 2 sucks

*shadowgrin uses a gravity gun to drop a forum retard on Jae*

Glad I wasn't the only one to almost have a heart attack reading this...

On a side note, once it's patched properly, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a hell of a game, especially with all the cool mods out there

[Killer Crossover aka OG]

In my freetime I play
PC: NBA Live 08 but with Patches
Crysis

Microsoft Xbox: Ninja Gaiden
And 1 Streetball
Espn Nba 2k5: This Basketballgame is hot

[The X]

I'm playing Uncharted: Drake's Fortune....beautiful Indiana Jones/Tomb Raider type game....this is probably the first game that I have played on 360 or PS3 that I have thoroughly enjoyed....

Whoa this is NOTHING like tomb raider. And that's a good thing. I've been impressed by the storyline and puzzles in this game. The combat though is a bit shaky, especially aiming your weapon and headshots don't count as instant kills.

But it's by far the ps3 exclusive so far and I'm having fun with it.

What games did you play on the 360? Crackdown? Gears of war? Cod 2?

only just back from holidays so will answer your question....the Tomb Raider comparison, I hadn't actually played that game, I just had a mate who had compared it to it, so I used my friend assumption which is never good....but yeah, I was just trying to say it had an Indiana Jones-like feel to it....but yeah, I'm only 10% through it since I've been away so will have to get back into it....

for me, it's the most fun I've had in a single player game on either PS3 or Xbox 360....probably because the story & game in general has immersed me....you're right about the combat being a little shaky, but given the other games out & what the game does well, I'll forgive it....

at the time I wrote my message, I had played games like Gears of War & COD2....COD2 was probably my fav game from 360....I preferred it over GOW....please note that I am talking from single player perspective....since the message, I have played games like Halo 3 & Assassin's Creed....I don't really rate Creed, but Halo 3 multiplayer campaign was a blast....graphics weren't overly great, but who really cares about that, if the game is fun, that's the main thing....I don't know what Halo 3's single player mode is like, but the multiplayer seemed very good....I'm sure I'll play a bit more of it multiplayer when at friend's place....

[Matthew]

I'll agree it feels like an Indiana Jones movie, but thats not Tomb Raider esque thank god.

Any reasons why you like Uncharted better then Gears of War? I'm talking sp only here. The cover and shooting system was alot deeper in Gears of war (the amount of variations in weapons, enemies etc sets it apart in that aspect).

The storyline also was marginally better in gears of war imo. The puzzles in Uncharted though are better.

Assassins Creed is ok. Nothing spectacular. The best thing about AC is how it cools the air down when it's hot.

I'm kidding. The best thing about Assassins creed is the fighting animations. It got one playthrough out of me, and the predictable ending along with the over the top storyline ensures it wont be played again on my console.

Halo 3 sp isnt as good as Gears, but the mp is far and away the best.

My top 5 games of this generation:

1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. Crackdown
4. Uncharted
5. Forza 2

Most overrated games:
1. COD4
2. Assassins Creed
3. Resistance
4. Every single Madden
5. Motorstorm

Most out and out disappointing games of this generation:

1. Lair
2. Madden 08
3. Call of duty 3
4. Lego star wars TCS
5. NBA Street homecourt.

I've ordered UT3 for the ps3 and I'll probably start playing madden on the ps3 now along with ncaa football for the draft and have a crossover franchise.

I'll also probably get gta4 for the ps3 unless if theres a good mp aspect of the game, then I'll get it for the x360.

[The X]

I agree with your most overrated games....I have Resistance, like all people who own a PS3....haven't finished playing it....I still think it's an alright game when they released console to give people something to play....I'll finish the game eventually....I didn't bother with Motorstorm, it never looked anything special & I was told to avoid it by my mate at EB as well....

I actually had Assassins Creed Special Edition pre-ordered for like $120, but wisely changed my mind & picked up Uncharted for $80, & put the $40 towards Metal Gear & GTA4....

[Matthew]

They already have MGS4 in the system?

[The X]

They already have MGS4 in the system?

yeah, they have the main games on pre-order sometimes a year in advance....if another game comes between now & then, I'll just move the $40 to that game....

so what's College Football like this year?

[benji]

I know I was touting my reasons for getting onboard with the Wii to Matthew earlier. But I know someday I will be buying a PS3. God of War III is all that needs to be said.

Anyway, I picked up Jade Empire: Limited Edition for Xbox for $7 yesterday. My roommate had bought the regular one last year and I played a few hours of it and enjoyed it. Saw this one for teh bargin. The discs are basically in perfect condition. So that will be what I am "playing". Although, I want to really get into Beyond Good and Evil, have it both on the Xbox and the GameTap, can't really decide if I want the "sitting at TV" ease or the "playing it at higher resolution" fanciness.

Also gotten back into Civ IV on GameTap this week.

One last thing, Matthew are you hating on LEGO Star Wars or simply the poor collection of the two games? Because...well...don't go outside if it's the former.

[Matthew]

The X, I'd be prepared to buy MGS4 online. Chances are it will be released in North America before Europe and Australia, and with games being region free why not just order it and also save money.

But thats just my advice.

And I'm waiting for the new college football game because Madden 08 sucks. The only reason I want NCAA football is to have the crossover franchises and if the madden part is Axel, then it's not worth it.

Ben, I was disappointed in TCS because Lego star wars 2: the original trilogy was so much original fun (well to me at least). TCS was nothing more then an expansion pack.

Can you imagine if they put a real mp aspect to that game? CTF! Holy shit. How they didn't see the potential for that is beyond me.

If I never played original trilogy I would of enjoyed TCS. But it wasn't enough of an improvement. It's like nba 2k6 to nba 2k7. 2k6 was great, and when I played 2k7 it was ok but nothing like 2k6 so I was disappointed.

MGS4, GOW3 and GT5 are the only way Sony might survive this generation.

[benji]

It was simply a combination of the first two games. And they fixed some of the crap from the first game. I don't think it was touted as more than a collection.

[Lean]

I've heard they added an unused character from the first Lego Star Wars game (Zam Wessel I think, the bounty hunter girl from Episode II). Other than that, what was added in TCS?

[The X]

The X, I'd be prepared to buy MGS4 online. Chances are it will be released in North America before Europe and Australia, and with games being region free why not just order it and also save money.

I might consider that....depends on release dates....often I only import the sports titles as I know they can take an extra month or not come at all....

[benji]

Guess there was more added than I thought...

There are 36 story levels, 20 bounty hunter missions, and six bonus levels (two Lego Cities, two story levels, and the original pod race and gunship levels). Most of the story levels are the same as those found in the original games.[3] A level involving the pursuit of bounty hunter Zam Wesell has been added (this was a deleted level from LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game), while another level that was cut from the first game (Anakin's starship battle from Episode I) is included as a bonus level. This level utilizes vehicle free-roam from the second game.

The “Gunship Cavalry” and “Mos Espa Podrace” levels have been redesigned although the original versions are still in the game as bonus levels. However, “Battle over Coruscant” remains the same except that players can change vehicles in free-play. A brand-new 2-player Battle Arena mode has been added. New vehicle bonus missions, the red power bricks from Lego Star Wars II, and 10 additional Bounty Hunter Missions add new challenges to the Prequel Trilogy portions originally seen in Lego Star Wars: The Video Game. The episode I-II-III levels have been updated so that characters can build and ride vehicles, wear helmets and gain access to bounty hunter areas, and those characters now have the ability to dodge blaster fire and have their own special melee attack (for example, Chewbacca rips off arms). New Jedi force moves are included.[3] New characters have also been added, bringing the total up to 160. Indiana Jones is an unlockable playable character (to promote the upcoming Lego Indiana Jones: The Video Game).[4]

I'd still only recommend it if you never bought the first two games though...

That said, LEGO Indiana Jones and LEGO Batman are clearly must buys, despite not being out yet, and possibility not working as well in execution. mirite?

[Lean]

Heck, they didn't release TCS in PC platform.

[Srbija]

Still playing Fifa 08, but "got" Virtua Tennis 3 from my cousin, not a bad game but I still prefer Smash Court.

[Tuomas]

NHL 08, man it's good. A good sports game that's also a fun game in it's own right. The controls are the best ever.

[Ty-Land]

That said, LEGO Indiana Jones and LEGO Batman are clearly must buys, despite not being out yet, and possibility not working as well in execution. mirite?

I can't wait for those two. If they are as good as there Star Wars counterparts they should provide lots of mega happy fun times.

What have I been playing lately ... hmmm:

Football Manager 2008 - trying to get a random Swedish 2nd division team promoted and slowly making progress.

NBA 2k8 - Playing my wolves assocaition which is going relatively well since I've adapted to the gameplay changes from the patch (a nice improvement overall I must admit). Foye and Jefferson FTW!

Need to get back into FIFA 08 and skate. Seeing I will only have 4 uni contact hours this semester and perhaps 20 of research, I should have some time to play these in the near future.

[Matthew]

I can't wait for those two. If they are as good as there Star Wars counterparts they should provide lots of mega happy fun times.

And if the sky is blue today there shouldn't be many clouds...

[Ty-Land]

I can't wait for those two. If they are as good as there Star Wars counterparts they should provide lots of mega happy fun times.

And if the sky is blue today there shouldn't be many clouds...

Rather confident the sky is blue everyday, regardless of there being clouds or not.

But thanks for replying with something redundant. Means I can do it likewise.

[Matthew]

If it's cloudy can you see if the sky is blue, green or purple?

Or do you have cloud-ray vision and can see through them?

The modfather lol...