The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[Swarley]

Well, now that I've finished up Watch_Dogs, I need to decide on what I'm going to dive into tomorrow night. Trying to decide between Child of Light, Wind Waker HD or firing up something on Steam and breaking in the new PC with something other than iRacing. Decisions, decisions...

 

[EmpireWF]

1001 Spikes or Transistor... which should I give a shot?

 

[cf24]

Anybody looking to give away their PS3 copy of NCAA 14? Trying to get a copy for my best friend so we can do an online dynasty together, but I'm not trying to spend $30 on it haha.

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[SethMode]

Man, who would have thought that the best game of this current gen, after almost 1 year, would be a freaking Wolfenstein game.

 

[SethMode]

1001 Spikes or Transistor... which should I give a shot?

Sorry that I just saw this now. Depends on what you like. Transistor has a pretty great story, despite its minimalist storytelling. 1001 Spikes is great if you're into abusing yourself.

I'd say the better gameplaying experience for the average person is Transistor, personally. Both are great in their own way though.

 

[Twigg4075]

Anybody looking to give away their PS3 copy of NCAA 14? Trying to get a copy for my best friend so we can do an online dynasty together, but I'm not trying to spend $30 on it haha.

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LOL. Considering this might be the last NCAA football in maybe ever, I would never sell or trade my copy in, let alone give it away.

 

[cf24]

LOL. Considering this might be the last NCAA football in maybe ever, I would never sell or trade my copy in, let alone give it away.

I don't plan on ever giving mine away either...but I figured someone might've gotten pissed at it by now haha.

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[padman59]

Started Metro: Last Light yesterday. That game is gorgeous on pc even with some of the bells and whistles turned off. I decided to play on Ranger Hardcore mode, and boy is that a little getting used to. I've probably passed a lot of ammo since there are almost no indicators for items in the environment, but at the same time, it's really immersive.

 

[JayDizzle]

Putz'ing around on Twitch watching other's streams and I start up another run of Spelunky.

35 minutes later, Jet-Pack/Climbing Gloves/Spring Shoes/a Compass/Spike Boots/X-Ray Specs/and a jar of Spider Jizz later and I "win" the game again.

$361025 total in riches and now I have the option to either practice going on Hell runs or wait for Spelunky to drop on PS4 finally and just start streaming my misadventures.

EDIT: Out of 683 tries, I've only "won" three times.

Fuck.

 

[SethMode]

I beat Yama last night ttershake:

Eggplant run?

 

[JayDizzle]

I beat Yama last night ttershake:

Eggplant run?

I've only seen it once and that was on a highlight from Bananasaurus Rex.

If any of us here can pull it off, I'd love to see it.

 

[SethMode]

I've only seen it once and that was on a highlight from Bananasaurus Rex.

If any of us here can pull it off, I'd love to see it.

I was really mostly kidding. It was hard enough and nerve racking enough doing it with the shotgun and the jetpack. If I had to carry that useless eggplant around in Hell I think that I'd crack.

 

[JayDizzle]

I was really mostly kidding. It was hard enough and nerve racking enough doing it with the shotgun and the jetpack. If I had to carry that useless eggplant around in Hell I think that I'd crack.

I hear ya.

Every time I've gotten past Olmec, I had to cheat and kill a Shopkeeper for his Jet Pack.

To get it legit AND have enough bombs to beat Olmec is nigh impossible for me.

W/ an Eggplant?

Might never happen on my end.

 

[ryne candy]

I have no idea what In doing in Terraria (PSV). I tried it out since it's free with PS+ and have been a mole for the last 1:30hrs. I died about 5x straight when it turned to night and my guide died. I spent the next 2 night in a small stone box, not moving an inch. I started to dig underground and don't know what I'm doing (haha). Are they levels or do these different environments merge together while you move around?

Edit: I started to watch YT vids and learning some stuff. I didn't even think of pressing Select to bring up a map. Looks like I found a game to waste hrs on, while on the couch or right before bed. I now know why people are hooked o Minecraft...can't wait for that to hit the Vita.

 

[j.hen]

So went ahead and said fuck that and traded in Watch Dogs. I now have eleven games pre ordered:

Last of Us (PS4)
Walking Dead seasons 1 & 2 (PS4)
Dragon Age Inquisition
Shadow of Mordor
Madden 15
Pokemon Sapphire remake (3DS)
Destiny
Far Cry 4 (for the Troy Baker fix)
ESO
Metal Gear Solid 5

 

[SethMode]

I have no idea what In doing in Terraria (PSV). I tried it out since it's free with PS+ and have been a mole for the last 1:30hrs. I died about 5x straight when it turned to night and my guide died. I spent the next 2 night in a small stone box, not moving an inch. I started to dig underground and don't know what I'm doing (haha). Are they levels or do these different environments merge together while you move around?

Edit: I started to watch YT vids and learning some stuff. I didn't even think of pressing Select to bring up a map. Looks like I found a game to waste hrs on, while on the couch or right before bed. I now know why people are hooked o Minecraft...can't wait for that to hit the Vita.

I don't know how much the YT vids addressed on how to "progress" in the game, but it honestly has a lot more direction than Minecraft. The big first step is to collect lenses from the flying eyeballs at night. Then, you'll need to find a demon forge and you can make an Eye of Cthulu. Using this (ONLY USE IT AT NIGHT OR YOU'LL DIE INSTANTLY!) will summon the first boss, this giant eyeball. He can be pretty tough, so either way you have a lot of mining ahead of you. I would recommend at least Silver Armor if you don't trust your dodging abilities.

From there, I won't spoil anymore, but basically you summon the first two bosses with items that you find, the first, as I said, with an item you get from the lenses. You can resummon them as well, and effectively grind them if need be. The following two bosses are one time things. The second one, I still haven't beaten, and I've logged a TON of time in that game.

 

[ryne candy]

I don't know how much the YT vids addressed on how to "progress" in the game, but it honestly has a lot more direction than Minecraft. The big first step is to collect lenses from the flying eyeballs at night. Then, you'll need to find a demon forge and you can make an Eye of Cthulu. Using this (ONLY USE IT AT NIGHT OR YOU'LL DIE INSTANTLY!) will summon the first boss, this giant eyeball. He can be pretty tough, so either way you have a lot of mining ahead of you. I would recommend at least Silver Armor if you don't trust your dodging abilities.

From there, I won't spoil anymore, but basically you summon the first two bosses with items that you find, the first, as I said, with an item you get from the lenses. You can resummon them as well, and effectively grind them if need be. The following two bosses are one time things. The second one, I still haven't beaten, and I've logged a TON of time in that game.

Do you remember if a pop up screen telling you how to do this (summon bosses) shows up? Also, if you miss it, is there somewhere else you can find it...like in the menus.

edit: if the guide was the only source...I'm screwed.

 

[SethMode]

Do you remember if a pop up screen telling you how to do this (summon bosses) shows up? Also, if you miss it, is there somewhere else you can find it...like in the menus.

edit: if the guide was the only source...I'm screwed.

I am pretty sure that there was no pop-up, but I played the PC/360 version. If you physically mean to summon bosses, once you've found a demon forge and made the item in question, it's as simple as using it like you would anything else.

Anyway, for reference, most of what I learned, I learned from here:

http://terraria.wikia.com/

The game is purposefully pretty scant on details. Sort of like a "find your own way" approach, like Minecraft.

 

[Twigg4075]

Minecraft and Terreraria, two games I will never give any fucks about. I just can't get into that stuff.

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[SethMode]

Minecraft and Terreraria, two games I will never give any fucks about. I just can't get into that stuff.

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No joke man, I think that you would actually really like Terraria. It's like a SNES game and way more Minecraft light than anything. It's focus is much more building better weapons to take on harder enemies than just the Legoish focus of Minecraft. It can just be a little impenetrable at first.

If you got it when it was free, I really think you should give it a shot at some point. Don't let Minecraft taint it (I say that even as a fan of Minecraft).