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Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
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GopherBigGuy911
The one you hate to love
Good thing I did not buy Madden this year.... Since that is the only thing I ever play. Why did they do that?
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Because the sheeple will buy 11 gigazillion copies anyway.
Because the sheeple will buy 11 gigazillion copies anyway.
JF_Gophers
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Picked up the new Tomb Raider last week. I like the grittier, younger, Lara Croft much better than the over-bewbed older version we have had in the past.
Feels a lot like Uncharted series (which in turn may have copied other tomb raiders) in that you are a scientist/treasure hunter/etc. Collecting relics, documents, etc. as an aside to the story. A bit more quick time sequences than I like, but not totally overwhelming.
Still feels good to kill bad guys, there is a cover system, and the enemies don't just stand around waiting to be shot (for the most part). There is also a stealth kill and finisher system. Reasonable selection of weapons, and an upgrade system for both the character and her equipment.
Some of the set pieces are pretty dramatic feeling. For example (spoiler), early on in the game you get your foot caught in a bear trap. it's night time with a big storm (rain, lightning, wind). So while you are stuck wolves will jump out of the wild randomly and you have to kill them with your bow/arrow.
Picked up the new Tomb Raider last week. I like the grittier, younger, Lara Croft much better than the over-bewbed older version we have had in the past.
Feels a lot like Uncharted series (which in turn may have copied other tomb raiders) in that you are a scientist/treasure hunter/etc. Collecting relics, documents, etc. as an aside to the story. A bit more quick time sequences than I like, but not totally overwhelming.
Still feels good to kill bad guys, there is a cover system, and the enemies don't just stand around waiting to be shot (for the most part). There is also a stealth kill and finisher system. Reasonable selection of weapons, and an upgrade system for both the character and her equipment.
Some of the set pieces are pretty dramatic feeling. For example (spoiler), early on in the game you get your foot caught in a bear trap. it's night time with a big storm (rain, lightning, wind). So while you are stuck wolves will jump out of the wild randomly and you have to kill them with your bow/arrow.
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Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Is it bad of me that, despite the problems, I wanna buy SimCity?
Is it bad of me that, despite the problems, I wanna buy SimCity?
Foxton
Banned
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Yes because the new bioshock is out.
aparch
Well-known member
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Picked up Epic Mickey 2 for Wii at BestBuy.com for $10the and free shipping.
Haven't played Epic Mickey, but couldn't pass up that deal.
Haven't had time to play Wii in months, hoping to find time to try this one.
Picked up Epic Mickey 2 for Wii at BestBuy.com for $10the and free shipping.
Haven't played Epic Mickey, but couldn't pass up that deal.
Haven't had time to play Wii in months, hoping to find time to try this one.
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Yes.
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JF_Gophers
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
I'm glad they replaced the annoying rabbit from part 1. I'm sure Claptrap is the new annoying character now.
I'm glad they replaced the annoying rabbit from part 1. I'm sure Claptrap is the new annoying character now.
JF_Gophers
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
Borderlands 2 gets a level cap increase today, to 61. Also a 6th character is still coming.
The PSN $10 for $50 deal ended yesterday. I think I will be getting just the $10 back. I know some people getting as much as $40 back.
Borderlands 2 gets a level cap increase today, to 61. Also a 6th character is still coming.
The PSN $10 for $50 deal ended yesterday. I think I will be getting just the $10 back. I know some people getting as much as $40 back.
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
I think the last cast was better, but GLaDOS as dealer seals it for me.
I'm glad they replaced the annoying rabbit from part 1. I'm sure Claptrap is the new annoying character now.
I think the last cast was better, but GLaDOS as dealer seals it for me.
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
http://kotaku.com/the-next-xbox-will-require-an-internet-connection-to-st-470062456
http://kotaku.com/microsoft-creative-director-doesnt-get-the-drama-aro-470793216
Microsoft, come on down! You're the next contestant on Video Game Megacompanies Put Their Foot In Their Mouth!
http://kotaku.com/the-next-xbox-will-require-an-internet-connection-to-st-470062456
http://kotaku.com/microsoft-creative-director-doesnt-get-the-drama-aro-470793216
Microsoft, come on down! You're the next contestant on Video Game Megacompanies Put Their Foot In Their Mouth!
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
So... we're entering bizarro world basically?
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
It's about time I owned a playstation
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
The PS4 is rumored to have the same requirement of having an internet connection. I'm not interested in either.
The PS4 is rumored to have the same requirement of having an internet connection. I'm not interested in either.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
I really do hate the "we will give you what we want and you will like it" attitude amongst the manufacturers. But I'm not required to give them my money.
I really do hate the "we will give you what we want and you will like it" attitude amongst the manufacturers. But I'm not required to give them my money.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: Official Video Games Thread VII: The 7th Generation Comes To A Close
If they require me to register games and have an internet connection at all times, I'm going to pass on this generation. I have zero interest in supporting an industry trying to fix a problem that simply doesn't exist by destroying my enjoyment of the system.
If they require me to register games and have an internet connection at all times, I'm going to pass on this generation. I have zero interest in supporting an industry trying to fix a problem that simply doesn't exist by destroying my enjoyment of the system.
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