Whatcha playn?

[pigarmy]

Hey gang, new to the group just wondering who is on xbox and what r u playing?

[Steph]

I'm on Xbox and I'm playing Left 4 Dead 2. Going to have a hardcore gaming sesh for the whole day since I'm off =)

[dimples]

I'm playing Red Faction Guarrilla, Halo 3 (starting tomorrow), RES 5, Splinter Cell Conviction.

[Serio]

Crackdown 2. It should be good fun, although I'm not so sure if I dare try the multiplayer.

[Jason]

On Xbox, currently playing Alan Wake. Note to self - must return that to the store tomorrow.

[CemeteryGates]

Lately I've been playing Resident Evil 5, Sniper: Ghost Warrior, Halo: ODST, and Splinter Cell: Conviction.
I might get my Modern Warfare 2 fixed this weekend, and then I'll be playing that as well.

I'm usually on past midnight in my time zone (which is the same as central US) all the way to around 5AM. :p
But sometimes I'm also on in the later afternoon/early evening.

[Steph]

On Xbox, currently playing Alan Wake. Note to self - must return that to the store tomorrow.

Is it not that good or did ya just rent it?

[Archangel]

Lately I've been playing Resident Evil 5, Sniper: Ghost Warrior, Halo: ODST, and Splinter Cell: Conviction.
I might get my Modern Warfare 2 fixed this weekend, and then I'll be playing that as well.

I'm usually on past midnight in my time zone (which is the same as central US) all the way to around 5AM. :p
But sometimes I'm also on in the later afternoon/early evening.

How is Sniper: Ghost Warrior?

Alot of reviewers complained about it being pretty buggy and not that good, si I'm wondering.

[CemeteryGates]

How is Sniper: Ghost Warrior?

Alot of reviewers complained about it being pretty buggy and not that good, si I'm wondering.


Yeah, it's buggy, but so far, I've only encountered a single bug I did care about... it drained my health and forced me to heal myself 4 times, just before a part where I really needed that health. The rest are pretty insignificant.

The gameplay is alright, the plot is not that great as I had anticipated, the music is a little on the monotonous side (someone teach their composer some music theory! You can really make a great difference with a roll, break, or small variation every 8 bars...), the graphics aren't that great either... but despite all that, I'm having a lot of fun with it!
I did come across a very big disappointment for me: the sniper rifles. There's only 4, and they're almost the exact same... how the hell can a silenced 7.62x51mm pack the same punch as a .50 cal?
I did like the light effects and the sniper mechanics, though.

I read GameSpot complained about the difficulty... while it's true that the AI can spot you very easily, I don't think it's much harder than Modern Warfare 2 at Hardened or Veteran difficulty... well, at least in the game's Normal difficulty. Haven't played it on Hard yet.

So far, I'm half-way through the single-player campaign, and my only attempt at multiplayer failed because there weren't many people online (then again, it was 4AM).

I paid 40 bucks for the game, and that was alright... maybe if I had payed the full $60 I'd be disillusioned, but as it is, it's good enough.
If I were you, though, I'd probably wait until the price dropped further.
Definitely, Sniper Elite was an overall better game than this.

[MyNameDidntFit]

From the demo, I'd say: good game. Not exceptional. But good. Sniping mechanics are pretty smooth, but sometimes the AI see you when you can't even see them down a gorram scope which is a touch annoying.

[Jason]

Is it not that good or did ya just rent it?

I rented it. It's pretty entertaining from what I've seen, but JBO noted that it got pretty samey towards the end. I'll likely rent it again at some point if I don't find it cheap anywhere.

[JustaBitOutside]

Transformers War For Cybertron isn't all that bad, the ai sucks but the game is ok. Been Playing through the first crackdown and replaying prototype.

[dimples]

Lips and Rock Band :D

[Kino]

I play mainly Modern Warfare 2, with an occasional match of FIFA or playing a couple songs on Rock Band.

[Jason]

I'm going to have to see if I can't get my hands on a copy of FIFA for the Xbox. I have it on PS3, but my girlfriend stole my PS3 and is currently wearing the FIFA disc out. :p

Which one are you playing, FIFA 10 or the World Cup edition?

[Kino]

I'm playing FIFA 10. Not sure if I want to get World Cup as I'm shit at the game.

[Jason]

Yeah, that's what I've got on the PS3. Good game, just a shame the heading mechanics are so damn broken.

[CemeteryGates]

I have FIFA 10 on X360 and World Cup on PS3.
I still like FIFA 09 better. :p

[Kino]

Yeah, that's what I've got on the PS3. Good game, just a shame the heading mechanics are so damn broken.

What do you mean heading mechanics? For heading the ball?

[Jason]

Yeah. Headers are just so broken - almost every single header is a rubbish floaty one that either goes miles over the bar or straight down the keeper's throat. I've seen a CPU-controlled Wayne Rooney miss a standing header into an open goal from six yards out.

Normally it wouldn't bother me too much, but as my preferred playstyle is to get the ball out wide and cross it in, this understandably has impacted on my performance somewhat.

[Kino]

I play the same way, haven't noticed that though. Good eyes ;)

[Jason]

Haha, maybe it's just a slight difference in the control scheme that I haven't picked up on then, but I've definitely noticed a HUGE drop in the number of headed goals I've scored in comparison to Fifa '09.

[CemeteryGates]

Scoring in FIFA 09 in general was much easier. My record win in 09 is 18-0, while my record in FIFA 10 is 9-0, and in the World Cup it's 5-0.
My complaint is that in those three games, I still can't score a free kick goal. I swear it's impossible... I could only do it once in the Practice Arena with Anelka, and I've never been able to score again.

[Jason]

Ah, now free-kicks are something of a speciality of mine. Anything within 30 yards and I'll probably worry the keeper. Within 26 yards and I'll probably hit the target, and inside 24 yards I'll most likely score. It's just trial and error in the practice arena. EG: For 28-25 yards out, I usually aim just outside of the post I'm aiming for, hold up (towards the goal) on the stick and hold shoot until the bar is a tiny fraction past the halfway mark on the power bar, then as the player runs up to shoot, start holding the stick diagonal up/left or up/right depending on which way I'm trying to curl it.

[Kino]

I've done that Jason...and fail every time haha.

[Misfit]

DJ Hero 2, Super Street Fighter IV, Black Ops, and Rock Band 3 :D

[socko25]

Rock Band 3, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy XIII & Professor Layton and the Unwound Future.

[happysister]

Lord of the Rings Online, Fire Emblem 7, and Team Fortress 2.

[Jason]

Killing Floor, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead 2.

[Betty]

killing floor, team fortress 2, left 4 dead 2.

IN THE SAME DAY!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

aaah!

[Archangel]

You're all playing TF2 again. With me. Bitches.

Also; Bad Company 2, Killing Floor, Overlord and Minesweeper. Always Minesweeper.

[MurphyTheSaint]

played Splinter Cell: Conviction and Monday Night Combat today, both badass :) now to watch Star Wars and go to bed! <3

[Wally]

If we're talking 360 then right now I'm playing Mass Effect 2 and when I finish it I think I will probably migrate to New Vegas. Well that or BioShock 2.

[MurphyTheSaint]

Playing Mirrors Edge, Splinter Cell Conviction and Rock Band 3 today :) how bout you all?

[Br1ckt0p]

Dead Nation and Gran Turismo 5 are getting the treatment at the moment. As is my "cheap ass gaming" purchase. Not enough hours in the day.

[happysister]

adding Dungeon Fighter Online to my list. i felt like trying out a new char.

[Sharky]

I've been playing through InFamous, and a bit of Uncharted 2 Multiplayer.

Gonna put both aside for a bit for a LittleBigPlanet 2 obsession.

[JustaBitOutside]

Playin uncharted multiplayer, fable 3, me2, and can't wait fir dead space 2

[MyNameDidntFit]

Bad Company 2, Killing Floor, Just Cause 2 and Super Meat Boy (when I feel especially patient or need a dose of rage).

[Eden]

I was brave enough to start all over again in the Prestige Mode in Black Ops. It works, so far ^^

[Jason]

I've been playing through InFamous, and a bit of Uncharted 2 Multiplayer.

Gonna put both aside for a bit for a LittleBigPlanet 2 obsession.

I'm trying so hard to wait until next month before buying LBP2. It's getting hard - I guess I've been pretty lucky there's not really been many good deals available for it.

[MurphyTheSaint]

I'm playing DeathSpank today :) lol it's an arcade game like Diablo, single player only though :(

[happysister]

just got Golden Sun: Dark Dawn today, and i am highly pleased with it so far.

[SushiMooshi]

BlazBlue ^^ favorite fighter of all time!

[Archangel]

A mix of Overlord: Raising Hell, Uncharted 2, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Killing Floor and STALKER: SoC (again).

I may possibly add ARMA II to that list soon courtesy of Mr Jason, and the Dawn of War II Retribution Beta in another week.

... I have a few games.

[Jason]

I failed to wait until next month.

So... LBP2.

[happysister]

just bought Pokemon White and captured the special event pokemon. good times.

[Kozahk]

I'm playing Killzone 3, Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, trying to find time to finish Resonance of Fate, Fate/Unlimited Codes on the bus to uni and Persona 4 on the good old PS2.

[Swift]

Im playing DFO (Dungeon Fighter Online). very great pc game. Try it out.

[MyNameDidntFit]

Dawn of War II: Retribution. It's 40k so I love it. Damn do I love me some 40k.

[Archangel]

^ Oh yeah.

[Kozahk]

I'm assuming Retribution is good? My copy of DOW2 has been gathering dust lately.

[Br1ckt0p]

I picked up Astro Tripper yesterday. It's going to get the treatment :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ9pUmfbovU


I also picked up Sonic 1. I freaked myself out by involuntarily pushing jump to perform the same sequences as I did some 17/18 years ago when I last played it. Brain stain? Really, it felt very odd indeed as I had zero recollection of what lay ahead until it appeared on screen. And just to make sure that you know I'm odd, at one point I swear I could smell christmas dinner cooking (I got sonic for christmas all those years ago).

[MyNameDidntFit]

I'm assuming Retribution is good? My copy of DOW2 has been gathering dust lately.

The campaigns so far are certainly lacking in comparison to the original and Chaos Rising, the first expansion, but that's due to having six different races embroiled in the same plot and having to have the story work six different ways... still, pretty damn awesome.

[Archangel]

We're also playing sequentially up from worst campaign to most awesome, which creates a certain difficulty in judging the overall game. The 'Nid campaign is extremely meh, for example, as the sum total of all exposition is "Kill... consume... Nom..." and thus there is roughly zero incentive to press onwards. The Eldar campaign, though, was surprisingly rich in super cereal dialogue and whatnot, and tied in nicely with the previous Dawn of War's stories. And, thus far, the Ork campaign is just marvellous fun.

"Orks, Orks, Orks, Orks, Orks, Orks, Orks, Orks..."

[Swift]

My brothers playing Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. Who else has this game?

[Kozahk]

Played it, but I cannot stand Naruto the slightest anymore. I will admit that they are extremely well made, but my bias is just too strong to tolerate it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckw4fZdpnvU

Probably the better players of the game, Beserker had no chance once the chant finished.

[happysister]

Played it, but I cannot stand Naruto the slightest anymore. I will admit that they are extremely well made, but my bias is just too strong to tolerate it.

seriously? i'm into well-made games. i might have to check that one out.

[MyNameDidntFit]

Playing the Crysis 2 demo. It's quite delicious.

[dimples]

All the 3 Viva Pinata games :D Man they are great! Also Black ops

[Kozahk]

seriously? i'm into well-made games. i might have to check that one out.

They are very decent games so here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_ULYdBVHCU

[happysister]

that actually looked rather impressive. very dynamic battle engine. and the fact that you have to play through the long adventure mode to unlock characters doesn't bother me. when i first got Smash Bros Brawl, the adventure mode was the first thing i played, lol.

sucks that this game isn't on any of the systems i own though...

[Swift]

I was playing Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 that my fav. cousin let my brother borrow. My other cousin Amblessed whos spending Spring Break over at my house wanted to play me and i said no cuz im not good at it. Neither was he so that was a comeback enough for me to play.

He chose Naruto (psh) and I chose Neji. I like his attitude and coolness. The first 2 matches he beat me cuz all he does is get his ass whooped until he can bring out 4 of the nine tails secret power and own me. Afterward I beat him once, then again (almsot not getting hit at all plus he had the 4 tails).....then again.... and then again once more and he quit. -Peter Laughs-

[Wally]

I'm currently addicted to Dragon Age Origins Ultimate. I've got about 50 hours into it so far and I've really been loving it. I want to get it completely done so that I can move on to Dragon Age 2. I'm still not sure if I will go with the console version or the PC version of the game though. I've been told that the console version is a bit more 'arcadie' than the PC version (don't know if thats true or not though).

[Swift]

My most favorite GBA game besides Pokemon Emerald: MEDABOTS AX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0WtrnizyQY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peWilj3KqrI&feature=related

[Kozahk]

I've finally resolved myself to finish Resonance of Fate in the near future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC-9FlztBuM&feature=related

This is the best JRPG I've seen in a long time, really it is what FFXIII should have been...

[Marklee]

I’m playing Medal of Honor Limited Edition. That’s a superb game!

[Kozahk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z42UUAPcZs

I plan on importing the Japanese game, seeing how an English release seems to have been forgotten.

[Jason]

Currently slugging my way through Operation Flashpoint: Red River. Not a bad game, but utterly hamstrung by poor AI. I'd try it online, as the entire campaign is co-op compatible, but I'm pretty sure that risking it with pubbers would be an even less pleasant proposition.

[Wally]

Just sitting down to dive into Bioshock 2. Yes, I know, I'm about the only person left that hasn't played it. But I'm fixing that now and if its half as good as the first game then I'm going to be glued to the TV for quite a while.

[socko25]

Just sitting down to dive into Bioshock 2. Yes, I know, I'm about the only person left that hasn't played it. But I'm fixing that now and if its half as good as the first game then I'm going to be glued to the TV for quite a while.

You're not alone as I've also never played Bioshock 2.

[CemeteryGates]

Currently slugging my way through Operation Flashpoint: Red River. Not a bad game, but utterly hamstrung by poor AI. I'd try it online, as the entire campaign is co-op compatible, but I'm pretty sure that risking it with pubbers would be an even less pleasant proposition.


Is there offline co-op (split screen)?
I'm probably going to buy this game soon. What console do you have it on? :)

[Archangel]

Just sitting down to dive into Bioshock 2. Yes, I know, I'm about the only person left that hasn't played it. But I'm fixing that now and if its half as good as the first game then I'm going to be glued to the TV for quite a while.

I c wut u did thar.

Good game, though. Not as great as the first game in terms as plot, dialogue and characters, but the gameplay is far better, so it all balances out.

[Jason]

Is there offline co-op (split screen)?
I'm probably going to buy this game soon. What console do you have it on? :)

I'm not sure, but I don't think I'd fancy it on split-screen - it's one of those games where you really need to be aware of your surroundings, because enemies are often encountered at a decent range, and don't often take long to kill you while your squad (and particularly your sniper) stands there staring at a bush.
I've only got it rented on 360 at the moment. I'm enjoying it, but I'm not impressed enough to shell out £40 for it. If I see it for £20 or less down the line I'll likely get it, but I can't in good conscience pay full price for a game where I only feel like I'll get the most out of it online with three like-minded friends.

[CemeteryGates]

Yeah, I agree. It's probably one of those games that will cheap real quick, though.
If it does have split-screen co-op, I'd have a good enough reason to buy it full-price, though. :p

Dammit, I wish Steam sold the original.

[dimples]

Splatterhouse, Mindjack, Gun (again)

[MyNameDidntFit]

Just sitting down to dive into Bioshock 2. Yes, I know, I'm about the only person left that hasn't played it. But I'm fixing that now and if its half as good as the first game then I'm going to be glued to the TV for quite a while.

I haven't even finished Bioshock 1. Played some of it. Didn't get hooked. Stopped playing it. Haven't gotten back to it.




As for at the moment? I'm playing very little... a bit of R6V2 lately and a few quick sessions of various games that I haven't played in a while.

[Jason]

I've not played BioShock 2 either. Promised myself that I wouldn't until I finished the first one, and... well, I haven't yet. Got a good way through it and then some bastard went and released Uncharted 2, and I kind of forgot about everything else ever.

Haven't been back since, unfortunately. Really should, as I was enjoying it greatly.

[Kozahk]

I played Bioshock 2, then just kinda stopped caring after a few hours. The horror part to it works much better as a squishy human than as a hulking monstrosity.

[socko25]

I just borrowed Dragon Age: Origins from my friend so a lot of my time will be devoted to that.

[MyNameDidntFit]

Mm, it's a much better game than the sequel in every way possible, so enjoy it.

[Archangel]

I played Bioshock 2, then just kinda stopped caring after a few hours. The horror part to it works much better as a squishy human than as a hulking monstrosity.

There was a horror part?


Mm, it's a much better game than the sequel in every way possible, so enjoy it.

No. Combat in 2 is vastly superior.

Other than that, though, yes, Origins is better.

[MyNameDidntFit]

No. Combat in 2 is vastly superior.

Other than that, though, yes, Origins is better.
Sorry. The removal of queuing party actions has annoyed the absolute feth out of me the entire time I've been playing.

The combat is certainly more streamlined, but I would not call it superior due to that one monumental cock-up. I'm sure if I took the time to tweak a half-dozen tactics sets for each of my party members then I'd enjoy the combat more, but that shouldn't be necessary.

[Kozahk]

I tried out the demo (DA2) and to me, it was just kinda 'meh'. I didn't play origins but was considering it for a while.

[MyNameDidntFit]

I'd strongly recommend Origins to anyone who cares about characters or plot in their games. I'm not sure if I'd recommend DA2... it's a decent game, certainly, but it has some major flaws that have dulled the experience considerably--Commander Shephard Syndrome, not pacing the acquisition of sidequests, boring loot and a tiresome camera system are among those that come to the top of my head.

[hs6]

playing thru Crysis 1, not so much for the story, but cos i bought it about a year ago and hadn't even installed it til the other day :P also, 999 (9 persons, 9 doors, 9 hours), pretty compelling plotwise, tho likely not much replay value.....

[happysister]

started playing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky. decent game so far, considering it's a lot different from your typical pokemon game.

oh, also playing through all the Smash Bros. games since i'm LPing all of them.

[CemeteryGates]

I was playing Fallout: New Vegas, but it seems now I can't play games on my PS3 until PSN is back online. What a bunch of bullshit.