The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[KNUBB]

Chain of Memories is the part of the story between Kingdom Hearts 1 and Kingdom Hearts 2. I was planning on playing through the 2nd one again soon so Chain of Memories is doing a good job of reminding me what happened in the 1st. Love this story.

I was telling the CB earlier that I have beaten KH2 3 times in 2011 so far. Literally my favorite series ever.

[wingsfan77]

I used to love those games, but I haven't played since I got rid of my PS2 which was a looooooong time ago.

[Maynard]

For shooters yes. It sucks that every shooter that comes out is trying to be COD, but that is expected with the success of the franchise.

Madden gets a lot of hate, but I still enjoy the game. People say that it is a "cut and paste job every year" or "its last years Madden with a roster update". You can pretty much say that about any sports game due to the nature of the genre. How much can you really add to a game that tries to replicate something that rarely changes. When they do add something people call it a gimmick. I don't care what anyone says, Madden has steadily gotten better every year since 09.

good post....i dont agree about madden (see below) but still a good post

I never get tired of playing friends in NCAA....love it. Plus football is the same game....unless it changes the games will continue to be similar each year unless tech changes to make them some how "bettter"

i agree, and i know where your heart lies with ncaa. But my problem with both games is they still have not reached the point of authentic play and feel like (and i hate to compare) mlb the show. 11 was a let down. But if they just cut and pasted the 10 game with an updated roster and a couple of gimmicks then i would never stop playing it. But ncaa/madden have not gotten to that level....ever imo. A few memorable versions but never the realistic feel i expect....which is why i dont have any interest this year

Not everyone is a curmudgeon like you. :flush:

save the insults...unless you want me to own you again

[Raidersabc123]

I Love the kingdom heart series I wish they would make a new one for PS3

[KNUBB]

Im Love the kingdom heart series I wish they would make a new one for PS3

We're not gonna see one until probably the end of the PS3's life cycle. Tetsuya Nomura(Creator/Writer/Director/all things KH) has been busy with Final Fantasy Versus XIII. That game isn't coming out until next year at the earliest. Fortunately the gameplay on that game looks reminiscent of KH and should be a lot of fun.

[Twigg4075]

save the insults...unless you want me to own you again

It wasn't an insult. Just an observation. You seem to hate everything. But own me? again? Do tell.

[bluntside]

I just picked up Alan Wake and GTA: Chinatown Wars (DS) from Gamestop. Glad to try out Alan Wake (finally) and going to kill some time on the summer vacation with my in-laws with the Chinatown Wars at the end of the month.

[JayDizzle]

I just picked up Alan Wake and GTA: Chinatown Wars (DS) from Gamestop. Glad to try out Alan Wake (finally) and going to kill some time on the summer vacation with my in-laws with the Chinatown Wars at the end of the month.

To be honest, if SONY put out a PS3 port of Chinatown Wars like they're going to with MGS, I'd buy it.

[Maynard]

what so special about alan wake? i didnt play it but heard it wasnt any good

[Twigg4075]

I just picked up Alan Wake and GTA: Chinatown Wars (DS) from Gamestop. Glad to try out Alan Wake (finally) and going to kill some time on the summer vacation with my in-laws with the Chinatown Wars at the end of the month.

Both are great game. CW was addictive as shit for me. I know it sounds crazy coming from a cop but the drug dealing aspect made the game so hard to put down. Ha.

what so special about alan wake? i didnt play it but heard it wasnt any good

You heard wrong. While I think the combat is very repetitive and dull, the rest of the game is outstanding.

[Twigg4075]

I have no interest in playing Bulletstorm for some reason. I mean, I guess I'll get to at some point but I feel as though I'd much rather play FEAR 3 or try out Brink instead on 360.

[Swarley]

Officially started Arkham Asylum this morning. Pretty fun so far.

[Maynard]

Both are great game. CW was addictive as shit for me. I know it sounds crazy coming from a cop but the drug dealing aspect made the game so hard to put down. Ha.


You heard wrong. While I think the combat is very repetitive and dull, the rest of the game is outstanding.

is it short? any idea how long the SP is?

[Twigg4075]

is it short? any idea how long the SP is?

I did a good amount of exploration and I think it was around 15hrs? Maybe even 20. I didn't find all the hidden ammo stashes or landmarks either. Fuck those thermoses.

[CrimsonGhost56]

just beat infamous (evil style). great game. thank you hackers for the free game. probably the most fun ive had with a sandbox game since vice city.


dat ending :datass:

 

i thought kessler might of been cole's dad or something but finding out it was future cole was a cool surprise. and they didnt go into some hour long MGS-style explanation on how it was future cole, they just got right to the point and said yeah that was the future you.

but for reals

 

what happened with that Mya lady? the one who was giving you orders over the radio for most of the game. maybe i missed it but did they really tell you who she actually was?

what happened with the crazy bitch (the boss of the first island) who did all the mind control shit? i thought her and cole were gonna get it on.

i assume the good ending is vastly different? like all peace is returned and whatnot?