The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[SethMode]

I don't want to say something negative in the Borderlands 2 thread and derail discussion, but what is the draw for this game? The cartoonish graphics really turn me off, as I wanted to get into the first game but never tried it due to that. I like Crackdown, which has a similar graphics style, but the absurdity in your powers was a big draw. So what's the draw for Borderlands?

Eh, I've never understood why an art style would keep someone from playing a video game, first of all. But besides that, it's some fantastic co-op play, never takes itself to seriously, and really pulls off the action RPG better than pretty much anything else. I can only hope that BL2 continues the tradition.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Eh, I've never understood why an art style would keep someone from playing a video game, first of all. But besides that, it's some fantastic co-op play, never takes itself to seriously, and really pulls off the action RPG better than pretty much anything else. I can only hope that BL2 continues the tradition.

It just doesn't appeal to me, but like I said, I've made an exception in the past. For you all who responded, thanks for that. Is it still a good experience if you are playing solo?

 

[SethMode]

It just doesn't appeal to me, but like I said, I've made an exception in the past. For you all who responded, thanks for that. Is it still a good experience if you are playing solo?

I played through it the first time by myself. Some parts are a little grindy, and it is definitely best with at least one teammate, but it is still 100% playable and enjoyable by yourself. Just don't expect much with the story. Some of the DLC got better in that department, but the original story of the game ranges from nonexistent to stupid.

If you have PS+ I'd just drop the 10 bucks and get all of the DLC, even if, IMO, Zombie Island of Dr. Ned (or Zed, can't remember), and Armory of General Knox are the only really good ones. Mad Moxxi is awful, and Claptrap is fine, but just kind of there.

 

[Maynard]

i think the art style is one of the draws. its a stylish looking game. they are not as cartoony as it seems while you are playing. But it has style. The humor is over rated imo...so is the loot. yeah you get drops all over the place, but 90% of it is shit. its all small cash drops or ammo that you dont need. you also get the occasional cool new weapon, but you buy and sell guns so often in this game that you never have a weapon worth keeping for long. The story in the game is forgettable too.

the biggest reason that i enjoyed playing borderlands 1 is the fun factor. the game is just flat out fun. i never even played coop, but just playing solo was a blast for me. the gameplay and pacing is top notch. It wasnt too hard and it wasnt too easy. being open world and driving around and having kick ass gun battles was excellent. One thing i will never forget is the super bad ass boss at the end of the game....he was a glorious bitch to battle

i decided to hold off on BL2 because i dont think its going to much more than a $60 expansion. Thats why the over hype going on in that thread has irritated me. the game isnt offering much more than it already gave in the first game. i will find a copy for the pc and play it like that eventually

 

[JayDizzle]

 

[Swarley]

BioWare general manager says studio has plans for next game in the series [referring to Mass Effect], as well as brand new IP set in fictional universe.

Holy hell these guys are busy. A new Mass Effect, Dragon Age 3 and a completely new IP?? Damn son.

 

[padman59]

Holy hell these guys are busy. A new Mass Effect, Dragon Age 3 and a completely new IP?? Damn son.

That's about as busy as they were a year ago with The Old Republic about to come out. I'm not really sure I want a new Mass Effect though.

 

[padman59]

FTL looks interesting. I might get a copy this weekend.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

anyone else picking up torchlight 2 tomorrow? $19.99 on steam and you get a copy of the original game (if you preorder). looks great so far. diablo 3 was a bit of a disappointment for myself so im looking forward to trying this out. if anyone is peeling themselves away from borderlands 2 to play add me on steam (crimsonghost56)

 

[Swarley]

 

[Bomberooski]

anyone else picking up torchlight 2 tomorrow? $19.99 on steam and you get a copy of the original game (if you preorder). looks great so far. diablo 3 was a bit of a disappointment for myself so im looking forward to trying this out. if anyone is peeling themselves away from borderlands 2 to play add me on steam (crimsonghost56)

If I knew my laptop could handle it I'd get it CG

 

[JayDizzle]

Holy hell these guys are busy. A new Mass Effect, Dragon Age 3 and a completely new IP?? Damn son.

I'm still pissed about how much they cut/skipped because of time for DA2.

I think there was 5-6 dungeons and that was it.

Aside from opened-up areas that were locked in some cases depending on what area you were in, the shit had the same textures and the same map orientation most of the time.

If you wanted something new, you had to fork over for DLC that wasn't that great either. :smh:

 

[IamMedellin]

Big Publishers Accused of Trying to Manipulate Kickstarter Fever

The last twelve months have seen an outbreak of Kickstarter fever. Old devs, new devs, indie devs, everyone with an idea and some concept art has been scrambling to the service in an attempt to get their dream game made.

Part of the appeal for both backers and developers is that, in theory, it removes the need for publishers, and all the focus-testing and creative meddling that often goes along with them.

So this statement, from Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart, is more than a little concerning. Writing on the Project Eternity Kickstarter page, he says:

We were actually contacted by some publishers over the last few months that wanted to use us to do a Kickstarter. I said to them 'So, you want us to do a Kickstarter for, using our name, we then get the Kickstarter money to make the game, you then publish the game, but we then don't get to keep the brand we make and we only get a portion of the profits.'

They said, 'Yes'

Sadly, he does not name names. Nor does he give enough information to deduce just who it might have been. If you just assume it's all the big publishers, then, you'll be at least partially right!

http://kotaku.com/5944745/big-publishers-accused-of-trying-to-manipulate-kickstarter-fever

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Holy hell these guys are busy. A new Mass Effect, Dragon Age 3 and a completely new IP?? Damn son.

Don't forget their work on The Old Republic. They've just transitioned everyone onto new servers, are about ready to have a massive Free-To-Play release and working on some other content as well.

It's a studio that EA has probably hired more people for, or transitioned them to Bioware. But yeah, they're doing quite a bit, but I just hope they aren't sacrificing quality for quantity, that is my only worry.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

If I knew my laptop could handle it I'd get it CG

im sure it can. my laptop fully exceeded the system requirements for it and my laptop isnt a powerhouse when it comes to running games.

you can check here to make sure http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/intro.aspx

 

[Swarley]

So I got some coupons in the mail from BB Gamer's Club Unlocked. Two of them were buy 2, get 1 free (one for new games and one for used). I'm sure I'll have to stop by there in the next day or so and blow some money and use one of them.

 

[padman59]

So I got some coupons in the mail from BB Gamer's Club Unlocked. Two of them were buy 2, get 1 free (one for new games and one for used). I'm sure I'll have to stop by there in the next day or so and blow some money and use one of them.

I think there's a B2G1 free on used games at Best Buy going on this week. So don't use that coupon just yet.

 

[jms493]

F1 2012, Borderlinds, and Sleeping Dogs...........what do I play?!?!?!mg2:

 

[Twigg4075]

F1 2012, Borderlinds, and Sleeping Dogs...........what do I play?!?!?!mg2:

F1 2012? LOL.

I'm glad I finished SD before Borderlands so I don't have that dilemma.

 

[Swarley]

F1 2012? LOL.