What Video Games Are You Currently Playing

  On 7/26/2014 at 3:15 PM, usagi said:

I actually quite liked AC1.

Not saying AC1 was bad, it's definitely a competent game. But considering how hyped it was, I don't think it fully lived up to expectations for a lot people, including myself.

But I actually thought the story was pretty good in AC1 (considering the normal standards of video game stories), but that game also suffered from a bland protagonist.

Actually... the more I think about it, AC1 and Watch Dogs has a lot in common. The open-world stuff/side activities are just not that interesting in both games.

I think what turned a lot of people off from AC1 was the repetitive structure of it all. You basically do the exact same thing 12 times before you reach the end. It was pretty much a demo of the tech that they then later on used for the other games.

While I do like games like the new ACs and Far Cry I wish Ubisoft would get away from that basic structure that seems to be used in all their games now. It's as if every Ubisoft game has to have outposts to liberate and free running-like movement at this point. It's getting stale.

But then again if it means that those games can fund stuff like Rayman and Valiant Hearts I guess I can deal with it.

I'm playing a bit of GTAV again after a long time. It's definitely good but you drive around soooo much. Its a bloody driving game

That's LA for ya.

I just want to say how amazing Wind Waker on Gamecube looks after all these years. One of the best Zeldas Nintendo have ever made.

  On 7/26/2014 at 11:50 PM, Pennywise said:

I'm playing a bit of GTAV again after a long time. It's definitely good but you drive around soooo much. Its a bloody driving game

It's the best part of the game, you can drive on anything.. and it's usually pretty amusing.

Playing Tomb Raider as I downloaded it as part of the PS Plus IGC and it's taking up 13gb of my 80gb drive. Thankfully, it turns out to be a pretty decent game! Has a strong Far Cry 3 feel to it, which is not a bad thing at all.

Also, for those in the UK, has anyone been watching the Ginx TV channel (channel 286 on Virgin)? Nothing spectacular, but it's nice to have gaming on telly, from people who actually seem to play games. The First Hour episodes are fun, even if Adam Savage is the most terrible gamer of all time.

Adam, if you're a member here, I'm sorry...but you're a terrible gamer.

Speaking of Far Cry 3, a friend gave me a copy of it, so I just started. I'm enjoying it pretty well so far. I like the stealth aspect the most, I think.

Debating on whether to download The Last of Us Remastered for PS4 today...

  On 7/28/2014 at 8:54 PM, Joyrex said:

Debating on whether to download The Last of Us Remastered for PS4 today...

Do it. I ordered mine last night. I can't wait to play it again.

  On 7/28/2014 at 9:00 PM, 747Music said:

 

  On 7/28/2014 at 8:54 PM, Joyrex said:

Debating on whether to download The Last of Us Remastered for PS4 today...

 

 

Do it. I ordered mine last night. I can't wait to play it again.

 

Yeah, I had fun with it on PS3 - the upgraded graphics and the included DLC makes me think it will be worth 50 bucks to experience again.

  On 7/28/2014 at 8:48 PM, jasondonervan said:

dk2 pics

 

Ahhh you lucky mofo. What have you tried on it so far? How is it?

  On 7/28/2014 at 8:54 PM, Joyrex said:

Debating on whether to download The Last of Us Remastered for PS4 today...

and actual take on it

  On 7/28/2014 at 9:18 PM, Eggs said:

still playing this. fast paced. ruined other first person shooters for me. Destiny looks boring as shit. game goes on sale sometimes. devs are always adding content. I play on PC. name is Ehggs if you wanna add me.

 

Actually the Destiny beta was really good - I wouldn't consider Destiny a FPS at all - more like a MMORPGFPS.

Mario Kart 8- this game is both fun and fucking annoying. I just can't stop imagining the smug grins on those kids' faces when they fucking hit me with the red shell, Jesus Christ.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate- MH games really do play better on consoles

For folks considering The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 - Gamestop US (and EB Games in Canada) is running a promotion where you bring in your PS3 The Last of Us game as a trade-in and save 25$ off the price of TLoUR on PS4 - apparently it's a little-known offer that doesn't officially start until the 29th (probably to get suckers to buy it at full price first), and runs until August 2nd.

  On 7/28/2014 at 11:58 PM, Joyrex said:

For folks considering The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 - Gamestop US (and EB Games in Canada) is running a promotion where you bring in your PS3 The Last of Us game as a trade-in and save 25$ off the price of TLoUR on PS4 - apparently it's a little-known offer that doesn't officially start until the 29th (probably to get suckers to buy it at full price first), and runs until August 2nd.

I was considering starting a 'you're buying a game twice and falling into their trap!' debate, but that's a pretty good deal. I shall hold off on that debate for another time.

*reseals can of worms*

  On 7/29/2014 at 12:05 AM, Bechuga said:

 

  On 7/28/2014 at 11:58 PM, Joyrex said:

For folks considering The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 - Gamestop US (and EB Games in Canada) is running a promotion where you bring in your PS3 The Last of Us game as a trade-in and save 25$ off the price of TLoUR on PS4 - apparently it's a little-known offer that doesn't officially start until the 29th (probably to get suckers to buy it at full price first), and runs until August 2nd.

I was considering starting a 'you're buying a game twice and falling into their trap!' debate, but that's a pretty good deal. I shall hold off on that debate for another time.

 

*reseals can of worms*

 

It's almost the same price as buying the PS3 version plus it's dlc/season pass.

Sorry to derail the thread slightly but, does anyone know if the dlc for the Skyrim Legendary Edition on PS3/Xbox360 is on disc or are codes supplied?

  On 7/28/2014 at 9:13 PM, Gravity said:

 

  On 7/28/2014 at 8:48 PM, jasondonervan said:

dk2 pics

 

 

Ahhh you lucky mofo. What have you tried on it so far? How is it?

I don't really have time until the weekend to get up and running with it, but a lot of the software is currently going through rebuilds with the new SDK, so stuff should be rolling in over time. I've been with Elite Dangerous since early Alpha, and the premium beta build goes live today - I believe that's DK2 compatible now/soon, so I can't wait to try that. Also Euro Truck Simulator 2, lol

  On 7/29/2014 at 12:05 AM, Bechuga said:

 

  On 7/28/2014 at 11:58 PM, Joyrex said:

For folks considering The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 - Gamestop US (and EB Games in Canada) is running a promotion where you bring in your PS3 The Last of Us game as a trade-in and save 25$ off the price of TLoUR on PS4 - apparently it's a little-known offer that doesn't officially start until the 29th (probably to get suckers to buy it at full price first), and runs until August 2nd.

I was considering starting a 'you're buying a game twice and falling into their trap!' debate, but that's a pretty good deal. I shall hold off on that debate for another time.

 

*reseals can of worms*

 

Don't get me wrong - I agree completely - I think they should have given a discount to PS3 owners. Not like they would have lost money - in fact, they may have made more overall since I imagine a lot of people probably won't buy this because they already played it, and the price is a negative factor.

So I haven't played a proper game in a looong while. I own a (recently) broken SNES and a PS2. I finally ordered ICO on PS2 yesterday because of someone on here that posted the soundtrack, which was totally lush.

Anyway, I really want to replace my SNES or something similar. I did see someone posting that handheld emulator (GCW?) in the Super Metroid thread that looked brilliant, but that wasn't available in Europe (to my knowledge). Are there any similar products like that that anyone could recommend?

  On 7/29/2014 at 5:12 PM, Herr Jan said:

So I haven't played a proper game in a looong while. I own a (recently) broken SNES and a PS2. I finally ordered ICO on PS2 yesterday because of someone on here that posted the soundtrack, which was totally lush.

 

Anyway, I really want to replace my SNES or something similar. I did see someone posting that handheld emulator (GCW?) in the Super Metroid thread that looked brilliant, but that wasn't available in Europe (to my knowledge). Are there any similar products like that that anyone could recommend?

I played Super Metroid on my smartphone using the SNesoid app, and used ROM Gripper to download ROMs. That's the most available handheld platform I can think of for playing SNES games. I'm sure one of us WATMMers who is more tech-savvy could provide a better recommendation tho.

  On 7/29/2014 at 5:12 PM, Herr Jan said:

So I haven't played a proper game in a looong while. I own a (recently) broken SNES and a PS2. I finally ordered ICO on PS2 yesterday because of someone on here that posted the soundtrack, which was totally lush.

 

Anyway, I really want to replace my SNES or something similar. I did see someone posting that handheld emulator (GCW?) in the Super Metroid thread that looked brilliant, but that wasn't available in Europe (to my knowledge). Are there any similar products like that that anyone could recommend?

http://hyperkin.com/retro/retron-3.html