Who plays video games?  What are you playing?

 

I just got a PS3 and am working through all the best games from that console.  Have played through God of War 3 (incredible), Killzone 3 (just another shooter, albeit a pretty one), and am just starting the Uncharted series.

 

My absolute favourite thing of the last console generation was the Mass Effect series.  Have played the whole series through twice, will probably play it again soon.

 

Don't play online much, I'm mostly a single-player game guy.

I'm surprised I haven't seen any mention of the new football game. Maximum Football 2020. Finally a game with CFL rules and field size. I've heard it's pretty weak in regards to graphics and actual game play. But hey...it's something. I haven't picked up a copy as the price tag is too high, but I do plan on getting it eventually.

It looks like a bunch of soon-to-be-disappointed people accidentally bought Xbox One X’s.

https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21451624/xbox-one-x-amazon-series-x-preorder-accident

Edited September 30, 20205 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

https://www.techpowerup.com/275933/cd-projekt-red-apologizes-to-console-gamers-for-buggy-cyberpunk-2077-release-offers-refunds

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/elon-musk-neuralink-wires-up-monkey-to-play-video-games-using-mind.html

Pretty stoked for this remaster.

Game has been out a while but have really enjoyed PGA2k1. Had not bought a system since PS2 with covid in all decided to buy a Xbox one X before Christmas to have some social interaction. Its easy to play and pretty good even if your not a golf fan.

2 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Game has been out a while but have really enjoyed PGA2k1. Had not bought a system since PS2 with covid in all decided to buy a Xbox one X before Christmas to have some social interaction. Its easy to play and pretty good even if your not a golf fan.

I have that one too. It's alright, not quite as good as the old Tiger Woods PGA tour games but still decent. Have you tried to the course builder yet?

3 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Game has been out a while but have really enjoyed PGA2k1. Had not bought a system since PS2 with covid in all decided to buy a Xbox one X before Christmas to have some social interaction. Its easy to play and pretty good even if your not a golf fan.

I've been playing it on Stadia. It really is good. 

Yeah I have 4-6 buddies who have it so we do a lot rounds against each other.

1 hour ago, JCon said:

I've been playing it on Stadia. It really is good. 

Speaking of...

https://www.engadget.com/google-stadia-game-studios-shut-down-montreal-los-angeles-201811811.html

3 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Pretty stoked for this remaster.

Do they fix the ending of ME3? Or do you still have to do all the other **** still?

I love these, except for the end of 3. Replaying the first one right now.

56 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Speaking of...

https://www.engadget.com/google-stadia-game-studios-shut-down-montreal-los-angeles-201811811.html

I haven't enjoyed any of their games so far, anyhow. I have enjoyed Cyberpunk, F1, and PGA21K. I like sports games, mostly. 

Forget ME: Legendary Edition.... we need a remastered KOTOR 1 & 2... and 3rd installment....

2 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Forget ME: Legendary Edition.... we need a remastered KOTOR 1 & 2... and 3rd installment....

So, again, fix the ending of the last one (what the hell was GOTO supposed to be about anyway).

 

4 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Speaking of...

https://www.engadget.com/google-stadia-game-studios-shut-down-montreal-los-angeles-201811811.html

Beginning of the end for Stadia,  like so many other Google companies it will get shut down shortly.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition just came out. I resent this beautiful day for forcing me outdoors.

2 hours ago, MOBomberFan said:

Mass Effect Legendary Edition just came out. I resent this beautiful day for forcing me outdoors.

Does this have anything to do with Catholic rituals?

3 hours ago, MOBomberFan said:

Mass Effect Legendary Edition just came out. I resent this beautiful day for forcing me outdoors.

Looks good- I might have to pick this up to keep me busy until the new KOTOR remaster comes out.

2 hours ago, Tracker said:

Does this have anything to do with Catholic rituals?

Let's see... there is a chosen one destined to save the world by sacrificing their life... there is a resurrection... numerous references to Cerberus and Lazarus... if it wasn't for all the alien lesbian sex it could probably pass for biblical, if not Catholic

2 hours ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Looks good- I might have to pick this up to keep me busy until the new KOTOR remaster comes out.

Once I cleared the whopping 105 GB of space it required I found it is very polished and much improved. It's been a while since I played ME1 on the 360, but I remember it being pretty rough to play (despite being one of my all-time favorites). No regrets paying sticker price for this slick new version

2 hours ago, MOBomberFan said:

Let's see... there is a chosen one destined to save the world by sacrificing their life... there is a resurrection... numerous references to Cerberus and Lazarus... if it wasn't for all the alien lesbian sex it could probably pass for biblical, if not Catholic

Subscribed. 

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/atari-game-donated-to-goodwill-store-fetches-more-than-10000-at-auction/2633328/

https://kotaku.com/a-sealed-copy-of-super-mario-64-just-sold-at-auction-fo-1847269269

 

1.5 million for a copy of Mario 64.... that is insane....

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/07/steam-deck-is-valves-switch-like-portable-pc-starting-at-399-this-december/

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Valve took the wraps off its new Switch-like portable PC, now dubbed the Steam Deck, confirming that it is indeed the hardware Ars Technica wrote about earlier this year. The device will begin shipping later this year at a starting price of $399.

The hefty-looking console, which is 11.7 inches long (compared to 9.4 inches for the default Switch with Joy-Cons), will launch at three price points, differentiated by built-in storage capacity, higher SSD speed ratings (jumping from default eMMC storage to a pricier NVMe protocol), and differently tempered glass on its screen. Those upgraded versions will cost $529 (256GB) and $649 (512GB, "anti-glare etched glass"). Both pricier bundles include a carrying case.

All models will have the same AMD-powered combination of a four-core Zen 2 CPU and a RDNA 2 GPU, which Valve describes as a "custom" APU. Each model also includes 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, a 40 Whr battery (guaranteeing "2-8 hours of gameplay" on a single charge), a microSD card slot for expandable storage, and a 7-inch, 1280x800, 60 Hz touchscreen LCD.

 

I recently completed Mass Effect: Legendary edition... FUN FUN FUN. Great game with an awesome story. Solid game. 

 

Finished the Last of Us Remastered- I didn't think this was going to be my "type" of game- but I really enjoyed it. Great game with a fantastic story and a phenomenal immersive world quality. Post apocalyptic zombie trope, but done very well.

About half way through The Last of Us part 2... so far- better than the first. 

Man, my return to console gaming has not been a mistake at all...