Author Topic: Now Playing - the video game edition (Read 20649 times)

mgriffin · « **Reply #60 on:** November 22, 2010, 12:09:19 PM »

I'm continuing to give myself short, rationed sessions of Oblivion play. I'm up to 9th level with my new character, having fun exploring, making potions, getting mage's guild recommendations, and killing fools.

Altus · « **Reply #61 on:** November 24, 2010, 08:02:41 PM »

I started a new game in Dragon Age: Origins (PC), playing an "evil" character this time. I'm looking forward to seeing what changes from my first play-through. The only problem I have is that so far the good and evil options are so black and white, whereas Mass Effect 2 had all these shades of gray.
All in all, Dragon Age still did a fairly good job at scratching my Baldur's Gate itch. And when I had originally finished it, I didn't want it to end.

mgriffin · « **Reply #62 on:** November 25, 2010, 12:04:49 PM »

I think I read an article that playing evil RPG characters causes you to become evil in real life. Be careful!

Altus · « **Reply #63 on:** December 12, 2010, 06:34:30 AM »

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been announced. Can't wait.

http://elderscrolls.com/

mgriffin · « **Reply #64 on:** December 12, 2010, 10:53:53 AM »

Wow, crazy... just a couple days ago I was looking at the forum for the Elder Scrolls games' developer, reading all the "when will they announce Elder Scrolls V?" debate. Most of the people on that forum were just saying "The announcement has GOT to happen soon," but apparently they've been predicting an imminent announcement for the last few years.

I've really been enjoying a re-play of Oblivion as a magic-oriented character. Ideally I could play Oblivion straight through (I'm only playing a couple of hours a week, at most) until the new one comes out, and transition straight over to Skyrim.

Thanks for the news, Altus.

jkn · « **Reply #65 on:** December 13, 2010, 06:37:22 AM »

what!? Skyrim! Wooo hoooo... . and of course - the site is blocked by my work's firewall... argh.

Been playing Final Fantasy - the 4 heroes of light. Not only a bad title - but not a very good game either. not recommended unless you're a die hard FF collector.

mgriffin · « **Reply #66 on:** December 16, 2010, 10:32:37 AM »

Has anybody played Gran Turismo 5 yet?

I've been a big GT series fan for a decade or so, and waited anxiously for this game for so long, and even bought the "prologue" version. Lately I've been so busy, though, I haven't picked this game up since it's been released. I'd like to hear about it, though.

LNerell · « **Reply #67 on:** December 16, 2010, 03:08:43 PM »

Quote from: mgriffin on December 16, 2010, 10:32:37 AM

Has anybody played Gran Turismo 5 yet?

I've been a big GT series fan for a decade or so, and waited anxiously for this game for so long, and even bought the "prologue" version. Lately I've been so busy, though, I haven't picked this game up since it's been released. I'd like to hear about it, though.

Haven't even replaced my broken PS3 system yet so no GT5 here, but you can see a review of it on this webshow:

http://www.insidesimracing.tv/videos/view/200/0/Inside-Sim-Racing-Episodes

Review starts about 12:30 in, this is a hard core sim racing show so its pretty thorough.

mgriffin · « **Reply #68 on:** December 16, 2010, 05:21:52 PM »

Thx Loren!

mgriffin · « **Reply #69 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:27:47 PM »

Oblivion update: I have a bit more game time over the various vacation days and holidays, and have made it through much of the main quest and the mage's guild quests. My character is 26th level now and quite fearsome, and wealthy!

Must finish Oblivion (Elder Scrolls IV) early enough in 2011 to give me a break before Skyrim (Elder Scrolls V) in November!

Altus · « **Reply #70 on:** January 07, 2011, 07:07:08 PM »

Did anyone take advantage of the Steam holiday deals that occurred between Dec 20th and Jan 2nd?
Over that period, I purchased 16 games for a total of around $140.00, so yeah... my gaming needs are definitely covered for the next year or so.

LNerell · « **Reply #71 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:27:20 AM »

Quote from: LNerell on December 16, 2010, 03:08:43 PM

Quote from: mgriffin on December 16, 2010, 10:32:37 AM
Has anybody played Gran Turismo 5 yet?

I've been a big GT series fan for a decade or so, and waited anxiously for this game for so long, and even bought the "prologue" version. Lately I've been so busy, though, I haven't picked this game up since it's been released. I'd like to hear about it, though.

Haven't even replaced my broken PS3 system yet so no GT5 here, but you can see a review of it on this webshow:

http://www.insidesimracing.tv/videos/view/200/0/Inside-Sim-Racing-Episodes

Review starts about 12:30 in, this is a hard core sim racing show so its pretty thorough.

They just released a full review of GT5, you can view it here:

http://www.insidesimracing.tv/videos/view/443/0/Inside-Sim-Racing-Episodes

mgriffin · « **Reply #72 on:** April 06, 2011, 01:32:38 PM »

Thanks for the link, Loren. I'll have to check that out. I'm afraid to get started on GT5 though, in case I go into obsessed/addicted mode and nobody hears a word from me for the next 6 months!

Antdude · « **Reply #73 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:54:14 PM »

I've been dividing my game time between Oblivion(Fighter's Guild Champeen), Fallout 3(main quest completed, now just exploring and checking out all DLC stuff), and Eve Online.

Much as I really shouldn't do it, Skyrim will probably be a Day One purchase, but also on the radar is Portal 2, which should be a unique and fun game. A good puzzle game can probably suck up as much time as any RPG.

mgriffin · « **Reply #74 on:** April 06, 2011, 07:46:20 PM »

I allow myself so little video game time that I've been stretching out my current Oblivion session for something like 6 months, and I'm still nowhere near as far along as the last time I played it. It's a great game but I figure I'd better wrap this thing up and play something else for a while before Skyrim comes out.

mgriffin · « **Reply #75 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:09:05 AM »

I feel like I need this Atari retro-gaming extravaganza on my iPad.

http://toucharcade.com/2011/04/06/atari-brings-100-retro-titles-to-ios-in-ataris-greatest-hits/

LNerell · « **Reply #76 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:27:03 AM »

Quote from: mgriffin on April 06, 2011, 01:32:38 PM

Thanks for the link, Loren. I'll have to check that out. I'm afraid to get started on GT5 though, in case I go into obsessed/addicted mode and nobody hears a word from me for the next 6 months!

Yes it seems this could happen based upon the review. Apparently you have to do something like twelve 24 hour endurance races to finish the game, something even these hard core sim racers complained about.

I finally replaced my PS3 and I just finished Grand Theft Auto 4, it was fun screaming down the highway in a stolen car after doing a violent crime listening to Steve Roach on the radio.

I just made a funny typo, I originally typed in Grand Theft Audio. Must be the game based on the sleazy underworld of people who upload mp3 copies of entire albums to p2p sites

jkn · « **Reply #77 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:49:47 AM »

Just bought Dragonquest VI on DS - starting out good.

I've been playing Towermadness on iPad a lot... addicted to destroying aliens bent on stealing my 10 sheep.

Grand Theft Audio!!!!!!!!!!!!

jkn · « **Reply #78 on:** October 08, 2012, 12:03:41 PM »

Not sure if this is the current video game thread or not... came up in search...

Sooooooo,... I finally hooked up my ps3 after moving to the new house 4 months ago (not high on the priority list). However... getting Dead or Alive 5 and Soul Calibur 5 kind of kicked up my love for silly fighting games.

Having a ball playing - and eyeying my unplayed copy of Skyrim - though I just don't have time for that one right now - I think I'll stick to games that only last a few minutes at a time!

| broken harbour | · « **Reply #79 on:** October 18, 2012, 08:25:32 PM »

I haven't had alot of time for games in the last year, but I played Fallout New Vegas over the summer, and I'm wrapping up Binary Domain on PC. It didn't do well critically, but it's fun. Cheesy dialogue and bad acting and all....

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Author Topic: Now Playing - the video game edition (Read 20649 times)