Video Game Thread 2.0

[Commissar Kaz]

So, they're releasing the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure game in the US this month. Yay! But it's only for PS3, which I don't own. 

[RavynousHunter]

Okay, so you'll never guess what was added to the Games for Gold (for those that don't know, its free games for those with a Gold [paid] subscription to Xbox LIVE) selection recently.  Hitman: Absolution.  I downloaded that shit a few days ago, and I have to say that I'm an official fan of Hitman and 47.  That man puts Sam Fisher to shame, and is the closest thing in the awesome department another stealth-based game has gotten to Garrett.  Yes, I'm actually saying that 47 is almost as awesome as Garrett.

[syaoranvee]

Okay, so you'll never guess what was added to the Games for Gold (for those that don't know, its free games for those with a Gold [paid] subscription to Xbox LIVE) selection recently.  Hitman: Absolution.  I downloaded that shit a few days ago, and I have to say that I'm an official fan of Hitman and 47.  That man puts Sam Fisher to shame, and is the closest thing in the awesome department another stealth-based game has gotten to Garrett.  Yes, I'm actually saying that 47 is almost as awesome as Garrett.

If you enjoyed Absolution I would suggest Hitman: Blood Money as it tends to be considered the best game in the series.

[Ghoti]

I spent around eight hours building a tree-castle in Minecraft survival with my brother and some of his online friends. Guess how long it took to burn to the ground after somebody decided he wanted a fireplace? That's right, a matter of minutes. I could murder somebody right now.

[Vypernight]

Okay, so you'll never guess what was added to the Games for Gold (for those that don't know, its free games for those with a Gold [paid] subscription to Xbox LIVE) selection recently.  Hitman: Absolution.  I downloaded that shit a few days ago, and I have to say that I'm an official fan of Hitman and 47.  That man puts Sam Fisher to shame, and is the closest thing in the awesome department another stealth-based game has gotten to Garrett.  Yes, I'm actually saying that 47 is almost as awesome as Garrett.

If you enjoyed Absolution I would suggest Hitman: Blood Money as it tends to be considered the best game in the series.

I didn't like Absolution's story, but I loved Contracts Mode.  I just wish there were more maps.  Blood Money is also fun. 

Unfortunately, for me, this is the second time they released a game on Gold for free that I already own (the other was Civ Revolution).  I'm afraid to buy any older games because they might be released in the future (I'm hoping for Borderlands or Bulletstorm).

[Dakota Bob]

So, that Syndicate FPS that came out a little while ago is actually really good. I get why people are pissed EA decided to go with the shooter angle instead of the strategy route like the original, but for what it is, it's a real good shooter.

[chitoryu12]

So, that Syndicate FPS that came out a little while ago is actually really good. I get why people are pissed EA decided to go with the shooter angle instead of the strategy route like the original, but for what it is, it's a real good shooter.

I'm playing that right now. It's not quite as smooth as I'd want it, but it plays really well and has some interesting concepts (most prominently the breaching).

[The Illusive Man]

So, that Syndicate FPS that came out a little while ago is actually really good. I get why people are pissed EA decided to go with the shooter angle instead of the strategy route like the original, but for what it is, it's a real good shooter.

The reasons are quite simple:
They did not want a shooter, they wanted an RPG
They believe the serotype that all shooters are Call of Duty thus RPG elements are impossible
The EA brand is fucking poison


This reminds me of something that came out in 2013.

The Legacy of Kain franchise went free to play multiplayer in 2013. Quite a radical departure from every previous game since. Welp, this is possibly testing the waters for the franchise, if it does good there will hopefully be enough funding for a proper sequel to the actual seriBABAHAHAAHAHAAAHAHAHAAAAHAHAAA *snert* AHAHAHAAAAA. This is Square we are dealing here folks! It is a shame, look upon the history then despair at the lost potential and bad ideas.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anc-nMH1o-E" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anc-nMH1o-E</a>

TL:DR before the events of Soul Reaver 1 (in that timeline) humans and vamps killing the crap out of each other because Kain buggered off somewhere/when in time. Features the surviving Raziel clan members who can fly as they inherited his wings.

[Art Vandelay]

Started playing Railroad Tycoon 3 again, and I think I'm really close to beating the Alternate USA scenario. Really difficult but really fun map. Still, it can be done if you know what you're doing.

[Dakota Bob]

So, that Syndicate FPS that came out a little while ago is actually really good. I get why people are pissed EA decided to go with the shooter angle instead of the strategy route like the original, but for what it is, it's a real good shooter.

I'm playing that right now. It's not quite as smooth as I'd want it, but it plays really well and has some interesting concepts (most prominently the breaching).

Word. shame the PC port isn't exactly great, I've got these black bars at the top and bottom of the screen that I just can't get rid of.

[chitoryu12]

So, that Syndicate FPS that came out a little while ago is actually really good. I get why people are pissed EA decided to go with the shooter angle instead of the strategy route like the original, but for what it is, it's a real good shooter.

I'm playing that right now. It's not quite as smooth as I'd want it, but it plays really well and has some interesting concepts (most prominently the breaching).

Word. shame the PC port isn't exactly great, I've got these black bars at the top and bottom of the screen that I just can't get rid of.

It all looks fine for me. I just wish I didn't have to play around so much with the mouse sensitivity settings to get it to the smoothness that I like. Default is especially high, but I thankfully have a sensitivity button on my mouse that can set to low, medium, and high instantly and works in conjunction with the game's sensitivity rather than one overriding the other. Gives me a lot more room to tweak it.

Also, I looooove the attention to detail in the game. I love games that include a built-in database that covers everything from an in-universe perspective. It all feels a lot more immersive to me if I can, say, get the full history and technology behind a particular cool gun, or pick up journal entries and emails that provide background without exposition.

[Art Vandelay]

Quick question; would any of you lot recommend Dragon's Dogma? I hear it's like Skyrim crossed with Dark Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, so I'm very much intrigued. Is it at all worth the price of admission?

[Askold]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWTy4kiNXeY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWTy4kiNXeY</a>
I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS!

NEW WEAPONS! NEW SHIPS! NEW RACE! NEW SECTOR! NEW QUESTS! QUEST WRITER CHRIS AVELLONE!!

AND... It's a free update rather than DLC.

[Art Vandelay]

Well, I've just discovered to my utter delight that Mount and Blade and its expansions actually run on my laptop. Now I suppose there's nothing to do except wait for a sale.

[syaoranvee]

NEStalgia which is probably the second most well known game developed on BYOND had a steam greenlight release. If you enjoy old school style RPGs it might be up your alley. Although it's grindy as a bitch though.