The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[Bmore]

After spending nearly all of his life beating Castlevania, Bmore has found himself in a Dungeon Siege...

What kind of Dungeon Siege? Well.. Dungeon Siege III.


And thus far (approx 1 hour in) it's boring the fuck out of me.

 

[JayDizzle]

Really? I played the demo on Xbox and liked it. JMS and I were talking about it while playing DH the other night and he said he liked it too. Plus it's $10 and not the usual $15.

For what it is, it's a "samey" twin-stick shooter with a top license (Games Workshop makes a mint on the table top figurines alone) but similar gameplay to anything I've played like it before.

If I were to retract my statement about not recommending it to anybody, I would then reword it by saying that there are BETTER games in the genre that you could have fun with.

It's your money though. :ionno:

 

[Buzzman]

Enslaved is a fun game with a tremendous effort at creating a bond between two people. Trip is so damn fine.

 

[JayDizzle]

Enslaved is a fun game with a tremendous effort at creating a bond between two people. Trip is so damn fine.

It's the best escort mission I've ever played and I'm only on the 2nd chapter.

 

[wingsfan77]

Enslaved was decent, I wouldn't play through it again but I got it for $20 like you did and it was totally worth it.

 

[Twigg4075]

GOD DAMN

COD releasing another map pack for black ops.

Resurrection

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/call-of-duty-black-ops-resurrection-dlc-coming-this-quarter/

I read on Twitter that this pack will be free if you have the Hardened or Prestige Editions.

 

[padman59]

I'm finally going to start playing Deus Ex and The Invisible War today.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

I've had Deus Ex on Steam for years but have never played it passed the training level for no particular reason at all.

 

[padman59]

I've had Deus Ex on Steam for years but have never played it passed the training level for no particular reason at all.

Same here. For such an acclaimed game, I've never gotten past that stage, and I'm forcing myself to focus on the game now.

 

[Tengo Juego]

I read on Twitter that this pack will be free if you have the Hardened or Prestige Editions.

That's what I'm reading on Joystiq, as well.

Activision detailed the DLC in a press release. The bad news: it's actually called "Rezurrection." The good news: it's launching August 23 on Xbox Live, and includes three "re-mastered levels of Zombie lore: Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa and Der Riese, the Zombie factory that started it all," along with a brand new "Moon" level. It also includes an "enhanced Zombies Soundtrack" and a new Zombies Moon theme. Yes, by the way, this is really about fighting zombies on the moon.

The four "remastered" maps were previously included with the Hardened and Prestige releases -- if you already have one of those, the rest of this content will be free. Otherwise, it's the standard 1200 MS Points/$15. It'll be easy to acquire, too, according to One of Swords: " the short version is you'll be able to go into your Download History and re-download the classic pack you already own, and the fresh download will include the new Moon map. And you'll also get the soundtrack and theme, too."

But I don't think you get the MP maps, for free. Just the remastered zombie maps and "The Moon."

 

[SethMode]

Same here. For such an acclaimed game, I've never gotten past that stage, and I'm forcing myself to focus on the game now.

It is by far one of my favorite games of all time, but just like any old game it is a bit of a bear to get into now. It's a tad clunky and unforgiving at times, despite being beyond revolutionary at its conception. The fact that it is an FPS too doesn't help. I feel like games like Fallout 1&2 and Baldur's Gate/Planescape style old RPGs hold up a LOT better.

Still, it was an amazing game. I can't fault anyone for not being able to get through it now though, because I have the same problem. One big problem it has: clunky inventory management that was the product of the time.

 

[Buzzman]

That's what I'm reading on Joystiq, as well.



But I don't think you get the MP maps, for free. Just the remastered zombie maps and "The Moon."

I thought there were no multiplayer maps?

 

[Tengo Juego]

I thought there were no multiplayer maps?

You're right. I totally assumed they were including MP maps, with the deal. But then, that'd be too much of a deal for Activision.

 

[BigBucs]

What is steam?

 

[JayDizzle]

-If you bought the Hardened or Prestige Editon of Black Ops, you can DL all the maps as well as the soundtrack FOR FREE on August 23rd on XBL

-If you DIDN'T, it'll cost you 1200 Microsoft Points when it comes out

-Activision plans on a double-XP weekend to go along with the release.

 

[SethMode]

What is steam?

A PC service run by Valve, basically like XBLA or PSN, only with more insane deals. It also has its own achievement/trophy thing and communication service. If you ever play any PC games, it's definitely worth checking out, for the sheer volume of shit you can get for ludicrously low prices.

 

[JayDizzle]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9KvRDaIpbs&feature=player_embedded"]Watch This[/ame]

As long as it's done right, I always dig 'documentary' vids about game characters.

This one tells the story of Balrog AKA Mike Bison from Street Fighter fame...

Make sure to watch for the "real explanation" as to why Balrog, Vega and Bison swapped names. :rofl:

 

[Misogi]

Watch This

As long as it's done right, I always dig 'documentary' vids about game characters.

This one tells the story of Balrog AKA Mike Bison from Street Fighter fame...

Make sure to watch for the "real explanation" as to why Balrog, Vega and Bison swapped names. :rofl:

saw it during evo.

HEY VEGA, COME BACK, YOU DON'T LIKE YOUR NEW NAME!? I'LL GIVE YOU A NEW ONE. HOW ABOUT SAGAT!? HAHAHA!

also, Balrog's theme redone for Credits ftw.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

It is by far one of my favorite games of all time, but just like any old game it is a bit of a bear to get into now. It's a tad clunky and unforgiving at times, despite being beyond revolutionary at its conception. The fact that it is an FPS too doesn't help. I feel like games like Fallout 1&2 and Baldur's Gate/Planescape style old RPGs hold up a LOT better.

Still, it was an amazing game. I can't fault anyone for not being able to get through it now though, because I have the same problem. One big problem it has: clunky inventory management that was the product of the time.

And the new game has had some great early reviews come in for it. I'll have to dig up the link a friend of mine sent me. Can't wait to play it, and I hope that Madden does not overshadow it.

 

[SethMode]

And the new game has had some great early reviews come in for it. I'll have to dig up the link a friend of mine sent me. Can't wait to play it, and I hope that Madden does not overshadow it.

That's awesome!

But yeah, Madden will.