The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[JayDizzle]

One thought I had today because I seen the games boxart while browsing CAG, but how poor did Insomiacs game FUSE do. I have legit never seen that game talked about even when it came out, let alone now months later. Its no wonder they still had a Ratchet game to fall back on this year.

When it was still Overstrike, it had more cartoonish overtones in the art style and gun mechanics (more like Ratchet).

Then our good friends at EA told the development team that when they play-tested the original designs with a group of kids the response was:

Paraphrasing: "It doesn't feel like COD enough."

As it turns out, they went back and fucked with the game enough to make it as generic as possible so it would sell to groups of kids like that.

...which is hilarious because those kids didn't spend dime-one on the game. :tables:

 

[Swarley]

When it was still Overstrike, it had more cartoonish overtones in the art style and gun mechanics (more like Ratchet).

Then our good friends at EA told the development team that when they play-tested the original designs with a group of kids the response was:

Paraphrasing: "It doesn't feel like COD enough."

As it turns out, they went back and fucked with the game enough to make it as generic as possible so it would sell to groups of kids like that.

...which is hilarious because those kids didn't spend dime-one on the game. :tables:

 

[Bomberooski]

Need to play FF9.

FF's I've completed:

FF1, FF2, FF7, FF8


Started but didn't complete:

FF3, FF9, FF10, FF13

 

[Primetime]

Finishing up Batman: Dudebro Origins. Maybe an hour left of so. Think I'm going to end up buying Cloudberry Kingdom. Watched some twitch footage for a while last night and it looks like an addicting amount of fun.

 

[JayDizzle]

Finishing up Batman: Dudebro Origins. Maybe an hour left of so. Think I'm going to end up buying Cloudberry Kingdom. Watched some twitch footage for a while last night and it looks like an addicting amount of fun.

I'd pay money to play a game where Bruce Wayne wears a trucker cap, punching thugs for beer money.

 

[Swarley]

It's one of those days. Having trouble finding something I want to play. :irked:

EDIT: Might just say, "fuck it," and do some Skyrim exploring tonight.

 

[Buzzman]

I am quite shocked when I threw my controller at the wall today, no damage came upon it. I had beaten of the the gargoyles in Dark Souls but before I could even lock onto the other one, its fire killed me. So I threw it.

 

[Swarley]

FINALLY settled on a game to play tonight. Started up Metal Gear Solid 2 HD from my recently purchased MGS Legacy Collection purchase. Damn I love this game, but it definitely took a little while to get used to those controls again lol.

Just had to take a break from what I've been playing recently. I'll fire up AC: Brotherhood again once I finish MGS2. Think I might do a little more searching to Yukiko in P4G tomorrow morning before I jump back into MGS2.

 

[padman59]

FINALLY settled on a game to play tonight. Started up Metal Gear Solid 2 HD from my recently purchased MGS Legacy Collection purchase. Damn I love this game, but it definitely took a little while to get used to those controls again lol.

Just had to take a break from what I've been playing recently. I'll fire up AC: Brotherhood again once I finish MGS2. Think I might do a little more searching to Yukiko in P4G tomorrow morning before I jump back into MGS2.

If you ever get around to Peace Walker and need a co-op partner, send a message.

 

[seaplus]

this is selling for $1300 in my area. i want it so bad. need more money!

how much do you think it would cost to build this?

:dead:

 

[IamMedellin]

:homer:

 

[Swarley]

If you ever get around to Peace Walker and need a co-op partner, send a message.

I definitely want to play it before 5 comes out (as I'd like to make it through the entire Legacy Collection before then). Not sure if I'll play it after MGS3 or after MGS4, but it's definitely on the list.

 

[Bomberooski]

Ok. So I'm loving Infamous 2. Probably half way through the story. Love the system for unlocking powers. Actually makes me love doing side missions. Great stuff.

Defiance is going to get some major attention once Infamous 2

 

[Swarley]

Ok. So I'm loving Infamous 2. Probably half way through the story. Love the system for unlocking powers. Actually makes me love doing side missions. Great stuff.

Storywise I definitely liked the first one better, but the gameplay and everything in 2 was just so damn good. I loved the fact that there seemed to be soooo many boss fights. Probably one of the more underappreciated games this gen.

 

[JayDizzle]

Retiring SR3.

It's been a good run but there's other mountains to climb.

25 days until my Inauguration. :kobe:

 

[Swarley]

Retiring SR3.

It's been a good run but there's other mountains to climb.

25 days until my Inauguration. :kobe:

What's next?

 

[JayDizzle]

What's next?

Either X-Com, Dragon's Crown, or Ni No Kuni.

Maybe a mix of two or three.

Gotta kill that backlog for when the Holidays drop in and bend over my wallet some more.

Co-Op and MP procedures still apply if I see an invite though.

EDIT: That and SR4.

:cantwait:

 

[SethMode]

Either X-Com, Dragon's Crown, or Ni No Kuni.

Maybe a mix of two or three.

Gotta kill that backlog for when the Holidays drop in and bend over my wallet some more.

Co-Op and MP procedures still apply if I see an invite though.

EDIT: That and SR4.

:cantwait:

Seems like Dragon's Crown would be one you could get through the fastest. X-Com isn't a particularly long game, and gets pretty easy in the final stretch, once you've figured it out.

Ni No Kuni is a no go. You will be playing that game until Saints Row 5.

 

[j.hen]

I'm picking up Dragon's Crown to play with some people I work with. Pretty stoked.

That, and Persona 3 should hopefully tide me over until Madden. I've tried to get into XCOM but I just can't.

 

[Bomberooski]

Is Dragons Crown multiplayer?