The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[JayDizzle]

Just beat the first world (or whatever you call it) in Rayman Origins. That game is addictive as hell.

Just note: Shit doesn't get real until AFTER you save all the Nymphs.

And yet, like you said, the game's addictive enough to keep going.

 

[IamMedellin]

I'd like to do the same to CheapyD and Shipwreck from CAG.

CheapyD helped me out in a massive gangfight back in Saints Row the Third....he's good ppl

Their Apple fanboyism drives me up a fucking wall.

:yao:

 

[IamMedellin]

you Know what, I'd Still go there

 

[IamMedellin]

Medellin Returns to inFamous 2

Medellin Returns to inFamous 2

Once again its ur Boi the inFamous aka Seattle's Last Sonic aka The South American Thunderlips aka Swarley get ya Dildo BiFocals outta that zombie n MOVE!!

IamMedellin..

Now I know its been awhile since Ive checked in on ol' Cole but to be honest..he hasnt really minded...Heard he's gone a lil Royale n joined up with some All-Stars..

But No matter, We're all back n Cole's Showin these B'List Captain Cold's that he can Still Lay Down tha GOD SLAPS...You see we're almost at the end of this 21st Century Homer's Odyssey and All the Major players are Present...

From the bit players like the Bootleg Mister Freeze to the Redneck Don the Magik Juan aka Bertrand, All were present and 164 civilian casualties later... EPIC Level Ass-whoopin's were laid down for one n all

 

Kinda wish they would've left Bertrand's corpse where it layed....Like a Constant reminder to New Orleans the Ya Boi Cole is not to Be fucked with

kinda Like when they Killed Giant-Man in the Comics

Nothin Left To Do but Prepare for the Last ShowDown, So Start up the Rocky themes n hit me up with A Montage Cuz The Beast is Next N it's About To Go DOWN!!!

 

This Last mission is pissing me off, I cant make the logical Decision without completely reversing my Karma? Why the Fuk would I join up with the Beast?..and why is Nix on the side of angels all of a sudden after giving me negative karma every time I did her side missions? Seriously...Ive Loved this series since I started it but this is the 1st time the game had me going WTF...

 

[Twigg4075]

I thought you were at the end boss weeks ago?

 

[Sven Draconian]

Beat the story in Arkham City (sick) and I'm going through and finishing up all the side missions. Which of the DLC characters are worth playing?

 

[JayDizzle]

 

[padman59]

Then she keeps running away from your ass...

 

 

[JayDizzle]

That's what happens when you're fighting over a chick who's just using you for your coins.

I bet that cake she gives you is that store-bought shit.

 

[jms493]

Pre Ordered all my games for the year

BestBuy - In Store Pickup

All 360

1. borderlands 2 (20 gift card)
2. dishonored (20 gift card)
3. most wanted
4. forza horizon
5. f1 2012

Ill pickup AC3 for free with Bestbuy points.

Done!

 

[jms493]

Damn....I forgot Hitman....I will wait on that one.

 

[SethMode]

About an hour into Dust, and while this has been a disappointing Summer of Arcade so far (still haven't played Hybrid), this game is fantastic so far.

 

[padman59]

About an hour into Dust, and while this has been a disappointed Summer of Arcade so far (still haven't played Hybrid), this game is fantastic so far.

I really hope this eventually makes it to PC. The story behind the development of the game is pretty interesting too.

 

[SethMode]

I really hope this eventually makes it to PC. The story behind the development of the game is pretty interesting too.

I can't see why it wouldn't. It is really great. Reminds me a lot of Odin Sphere in a lot of ways, which great animation.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

The game itself looks gorgeous, but I don't know if I'd really be able to immerse myself with how weird and cutesy the characters are.

Speaking of immersion though....I am completely engulfed in The Witcher 2, and even with barely a grasp on the politics of everything the story and writing has really drawn me in like games barely ever do, right down to the dialogue and voice-acting. I thought the combat would be more challenging on normal difficulty, but if/when I inevitably play through again I'll bump it up.

 

[SethMode]

The game itself looks gorgeous, but I don't know if I'd really be able to immerse myself with how weird and cutesy the characters are.

Speaking of immersion though....I am completely engulfed in The Witcher 2, and even with barely a grasp on the politics of everything the story and writing has really drawn me in like games barely ever do, right down to the dialogue and voice-acting. I thought the combat would be more challenging on normal difficulty, but if/when I inevitably play through again I'll bump it up.

The writing really makes up for it. It feels more like an old Disney cartoon than a creepy furry game or something.

Glad to hear you're enjoying W2, it really is fantastic.

To answer the question you asked me on my visitor page thing: no, you do not need to grind in Lost Odyssey. I did my fair share, but the game is constructed to almost discourage grinding. You will get to the point where you are getting shit experience points from the same enemy as you gain levels. Basically, I think the intent was that by the time you reach the end of a dungeon you'll be at the proper level just from the random encounters you went through. That being said, as I mentioned, I still grinded (ground?) a fair amount, particularly after I got new party members.

How far are you in both? I'd love to talk about either. LO is a bit far in my rearview, but I played W2 3 times so I can talk about differences, interesting parts, failings, positives, etc...for it a ton.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

I decided to put Lost Odyssey on the back burner for a while, maybe permanently considering how much time I'd have to sink into it that I won't have. I had fun with the combat and I liked the leveling system but the non-combat portions of the game just aren't very streamlined or up to the same quality overall.


I'm on what I'm guessing is the 2nd part of Chapter 2 in W2. I think I'm level 20, maybe like 15-20 hours in.

I'm assuming the first big divide is choosing Roche over Iorveth in Flotsam, I went with Roche honestly just because I would have rather wanted to go with Iorveth but wanted a good reason to play it again. I finished all of the side stuff in the military camp and went through the mist to do shit on the other side. I am really loving almost everything, this along with New Vegas and maybe Deus Ex: HR are the only games I've played with hugely impactful and morally ambiguous decisions, maybe even more-so with this since I don't really feel like there's necessarily an optimal outcome to decisions; just either different successful ones or fucking up and failing.

Like I said though since I started Chapter 2 almost all of the challenge from combat is gone, I don't think I've died since the Letho fight. I dunno if I just have really good gear for where I am in the game or what, but pretty much everything is taken down in just a couple hits. Does the difficulty curve pick back up later on? If not I know I can always put it on hard, I just don't want to have to puss out and turn it back down if it starts getting too tough.

 

[Swarley]

EA Labels President has Seen PS4, Next Xbox

Sony and Microsoft may not be prepared to talk about their next-gen consoles, but that doesn't mean other industry figures feel the same.

At his keynote address during Gamescom's opening ceremony, EA's president of labels Frank Gibeau teased that he has already seen both the PS4 and Xbox 720.

"I've seen both of them," he said in an address highlighting the industry's future...

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/16/ea-labels-president-ive-seen-ps4-and-xbox-720

 

[padman59]

I hope the major publishers have seen them if both Sony and Microsoft are aiming for a Holiday 2013 launch for their consoles. Otherwise, there won't be much in the way of launch titles.

 

[Swarley]

I hope the major publishers have seen them if both Sony and Microsoft are aiming for a Holiday 2013 launch for their consoles. Otherwise, there won't be much in the way of launch titles.

Very true. Although I see him saying this as kind of a shot at Microsoft and Sony and their stance on "Oh, nothing's really there yet. We're committed to the current-gen consoles for the foreseeable future."