The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[BazookaJoe5]

Quick ? ....

is Gears of War 3 more GOW or did they add anything new to it (in single player)? I ask because Newegg.com has it for $12.....I might get it if it's still in stock tomorrow morning.

It is pretty much same GoW as the first two, so if you liked them then you'll like it. It's been a while since I beat it but I do seem to remember thinking the overall story was better than the first two. You will not regret buying it for $12 IMO...

 

[padman59]

I started playing Tropico 4, and three hours later, I realized that I hadn't moved from my chair.

 

[Twigg4075]

I started playing Tropico 4, and three hours later, I realized that I hadn't moved from my chair.

LOL. Don't you love when a game does that to you?

 

[padman59]

LOL. Don't you love when a game does that to you?

It happens a lot when I play city builders or Civilization games. I just get wrapped up trying to manage everything, and I lose track of time.

 

[JBauerisGod]

How much data were you transferring? I wish my trasnfer went that quickly.

30 gigs or so

 

[Twigg4075]

30 gigs or so

That explains it. I had 300. LOL.

 

[Twigg4075]

There are bugs in the PS3 version similar to the XBOX version....I am not sure where you get your intel from.

Disc version and download versions on both consoles people have complained about lag, slowdown and terrible frame rates. It is a weird problem because some people dont experience much at all and some people cant even make choices because the game locks up.

http://www.youtube.com/user/therealgiantbomb

Pay close attention to the 11:35 mark...

 

[jms493]

http://www.youtube.com/user/therealgiantbomb

Pay close attention to the 11:35 mark...

so the same guys who are saying it is fucked up for both consoles are saying it is ok for the PS3 only. Which one is it?

 

[jms493]

4 day weekend...

Racquetball every morning then games...

4 games are on my list to play.

• Progress in Mass Effect 3
• Progress in Borderlindz 2
• Trials Evolution 2 DLC pacs
• Forza Horizon DLC Rally Pack

:bomber:

 

[Twigg4075]

so the same guys who are saying it is fucked up for both consoles are saying it is ok for the PS3 only. Which one is it?

That was my initial point. They've been saying for months that the 360 version is shit compared to the PC and PS3 versions, yet in Brad's Top 10 video he says both consoles versions were shit. The consensus all over the interwebs is that the 360 version is trash. My issue with GB, and Brad in particular is that he is doing the fans a disservice by giving them bullshit info with such a blanket statement.

 

[jms493]

Just bought 4000 ms points...time to download.

 

[jms493]

And twigg I went to ign, giantbomb, and gamefaqs forums to see multiple threads complaining of framerate and slowdown from ps3 version. So thats why I think the problem arises on both consoles

 

[BazookaJoe5]

Got this game called Krater for 4.99 on the Steam sale. Had my eye on it for a while but didn't want it for full price since it's reviews were not good (53 on Metacritic). I am enjoying it. It's like a mix of Dawn of War and Diablo and so far it's a lot of fun. Have to see if it continues to be as fun or if it gets repetitive...seems it might eventually.

 

[DomePatrol]

Finished Bioshock 1 and 2 and am now completely stoked for Infinite. I Don't know why it took me so long to get on board with this series.

 

[padman59]

I started playing Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning after Christmas. There seems to be a ton of missions. I've put in about six hours, and I'm still doing things in the first village and surrounding area. The combat is OK. I've found that mixing up broadsword and dagger/faeblade attacks works well.

The one thing I really don't like is that there isn't a way to store items (at least not yet). I'm having to spend a few minutes after each quest to go through my inventory and prune items. Being able to store items would be useful considering the blacksmithing part of the game.

Everything is expensive as well. A basic healing potion costs about a third of my bankroll, and I dare not consider buying things from vendors yet.

 

[Maynard]

you will get places to store items. i played as a mage and thought the combat was fantastic. if you are not feeling the combat it might be a rough go. the games story is weaker than most and the draw is the combat and exploration/loot....its a huge game though

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Do I go with Skyrim or Borderlands 2 as the next game to play? I guess the first questions is whether or not I need to play the first Borderlands before 2. Really enjoying my new character in The Old Republic but looking to do something new.

 

[Twigg4075]

And twigg I went to ign, giantbomb, and gamefaqs forums to see multiple threads complaining of framerate and slowdown from ps3 version. So thats why I think the problem arises on both consoles

There are ZERO framerate pr slowdown problems with the PS3 version. I played through all five episodes and never witnessed wither of those problems, and I've also never seen any mention of them wither ANYWHERE. Please feel free to post some links to prove otherwise though.

Do I go with Skyrim or Borderlands 2 as the next game to play? I guess the first questions is whether or not I need to play the first Borderlands before 2. Really enjoying my new character in The Old Republic but looking to do something new.

You haven't played the first Borderlands? For shame.

 

[padman59]

Do I go with Skyrim or Borderlands 2 as the next game to play? I guess the first questions is whether or not I need to play the first Borderlands before 2. Really enjoying my new character in The Old Republic but looking to do something new.

Maybe Skyrim if you're playing it on PC. Borderlands 2, otherwise, and you don't need to play the first to enjoy the second.

 

[Maynard]

borderlands 2 is great and alot of fun, but skyrim has nearly anything you could want in an rpg.

i would go with skyrim if you never played either one