New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread)

mredskins · 02-12-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Off and on since 2004 or so, but most recently member since Jan 2009.

So a year, hmm that kinda blows my theory. I always think new members and free trail members get first debs so they get sucked in. I have no idea it is all a mystery.

I have been a member for like five or six years. I do heart the instant watch. I watched Sssssss the other night great 70's horror flick that I would have never watched if not for instant.

djnemo65 · 02-12-2010, 08:52 PM

A game that really slipped under the radar is Bayonetta. One of the weirdest, coolest, twistedly beautiful games I've ever played. In the game you control a 10 foot tall witch who uses her hair to summon demons, has shotguns attached to her stilettos, can turn into a bat, crow, and leopard, and hunts angels and giant floating baby heads for a living. While the crazy Japanese imagery is pretty incredible, what really makes the game work is its combat system. Using only two attack buttons and dodge, it is stunning the combos you are stringing together by the end of the game. If you like games like God of War or Devil May Cry, this is one to check out.

Schneed10 · 02-12-2010, 09:25 PM

Not much mention of RPGs up in here, anybody play any good ones? I just finished Dragon Age: Origins and I'm wondering where I should head next. Elder Scrolls or Final Fantasy?

djnemo65 · 02-12-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Not much mention of RPGs up in here, anybody play any good ones? I just finished Dragon Age: Origins and I'm wondering where I should head next. Elder Scrolls or Final Fantasy?

Why not Mass Effect 2? I'm starting that this afternoon. If you haven't played the first one (and you really should before playing 2, as 2 imports your save file and adjusts the plot according to the choices you made in 1) you can get it for 20 bucks. People are already calling 2 a GOTY contender.

skinsfanthru&thru · 02-12-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Not much mention of RPGs up in here, anybody play any good ones? I just finished Dragon Age: Origins and I'm wondering where I should head next. Elder Scrolls or Final Fantasy?

There's an expansion pack for Dragon Age coming on next month on the 16th call Dragon Age: Awakening

My most anticipated games the next 3 months would be God of War 3, Final Fantasy XIII, Alan Wake, and as I've mentioned on the Modern Warfare 2 thread, I'm all about some Battlefield Bad Company 2.

I'm also on board with wanting Crackdown 2 (got the first one for the Halo 3 beta and wound up loving the game so much I never got rid of it) and Splinter Cell: Conviction which I've had ordered for over 2 years thanks to all of it's delays.

skinsfanthru&thru · 02-12-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

Never ever trade them to a Gamestop always sell on half.com or ebay.

Don't get me started on Gamestop and their evil ways.

I'll bite, why the hate?

mredskins · 02-12-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

I'll bite, why the hate?

I swear we have had this talk in the past don't you work there.

skinsfanthru&thru · 02-13-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

I swear we have had this talk in the past don't you work there.

Maybe we have, I don't remember. I do work there, but I read online every day how much some people vehemently hate us so they all kind of blend together after a while. I honestly just like learning from the legitimate controllable mistakes of others as a tool for making sure my store doesn't make similar mistakes because talking about and selling video games for a living is as fun as it sounds 95% of the time.

skinsfanthru&thru · 02-13-2010, 02:20 AM

and I forgot to mention, if anyone here is a fan of mario kart and you have a ps3, modnation racers is absolutely amazing. the best way to describe it is if mario kart and little big planet had a fling, this game would be the result.

ModNation Racers Video Game, Customization Nation Trailer | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com
ModNation Racers Video Game, GC 09: Create A Track Trailer | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

djnemo65 · 02-14-2010, 01:10 AM

Man oh man, Halo: Reach is looking like it's going to be special...

IGN Video: Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Behind the Scenes (Promo) - Documentary: Once More Unto The Breach

BleedBurgundy · 02-14-2010, 11:54 AM

Halo looks awesome. I just hope they balanced more to gun fire and less to melee. I'm now getting psyched for Bad Company 2.

dmek25 · 02-14-2010, 12:31 PM

what about AVP? my son is a huge fan, and wonders what the game would be like

MTK · 02-14-2010, 12:40 PM

I've read some pretty bad reviews about AVP

skinsfanthru&thru · 02-14-2010, 07:52 PM

Anyone with a PS3 download the Heavy Rain demo? It's definitely not for everyone, but it looks amazing and I've gotta give it some kudos for originality.

Heavy Rain Video Game, Review | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com

djnemo65 · 02-14-2010, 08:35 PM

It seems like the new AVP has a pretty positive buzz. Haven't seen the IGN review yet, but IGN UK and Gamespy gave it very positive reviews. This is the new AVP that comes out Tuesday, not the older one. Not for me, but if you're like a die-hard AVP fan then it might be a must-buy.

02-12-2010, 08:52 PM	#32
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) A game that really slipped under the radar is Bayonetta. One of the weirdest, coolest, twistedly beautiful games I've ever played. In the game you control a 10 foot tall witch who uses her hair to summon demons, has shotguns attached to her stilettos, can turn into a bat, crow, and leopard, and hunts angels and giant floating baby heads for a living. While the crazy Japanese imagery is pretty incredible, what really makes the game work is its combat system. Using only two attack buttons and dodge, it is stunning the combos you are stringing together by the end of the game. If you like games like God of War or Devil May Cry, this is one to check out.

02-12-2010, 09:25 PM	#33
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) Not much mention of RPGs up in here, anybody play any good ones? I just finished Dragon Age: Origins and I'm wondering where I should head next. Elder Scrolls or Final Fantasy? __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-13-2010, 02:20 AM	#39
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 44 Posts: 3,813	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) and I forgot to mention, if anyone here is a fan of mario kart and you have a ps3, modnation racers is absolutely amazing. the best way to describe it is if mario kart and little big planet had a fling, this game would be the result. ModNation Racers Video Game, Customization Nation Trailer \| Game Trailers & Videos \| GameTrailers.com ModNation Racers Video Game, GC 09: Create A Track Trailer \| Game Trailers & Videos \| GameTrailers.com __________________ "Ahhh, so you're stupid in 3 languages?"

02-14-2010, 01:10 AM	#40
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) Man oh man, Halo: Reach is looking like it's going to be special... IGN Video: Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Behind the Scenes (Promo) - Documentary: Once More Unto The Breach

02-14-2010, 11:54 AM	#41
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) Halo looks awesome. I just hope they balanced more to gun fire and less to melee. I'm now getting psyched for Bad Company 2. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

02-14-2010, 12:31 PM	#42
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) what about AVP? my son is a huge fan, and wonders what the game would be like __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

02-14-2010, 12:40 PM	#43
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,462	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) I've read some pretty bad reviews about AVP __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-14-2010, 07:52 PM	#44
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 44 Posts: 3,813	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) Anyone with a PS3 download the Heavy Rain demo? It's definitely not for everyone, but it looks amazing and I've gotta give it some kudos for originality. Heavy Rain Video Game, Review \| Game Trailers & Videos \| GameTrailers.com __________________ "Ahhh, so you're stupid in 3 languages?"

02-14-2010, 08:35 PM	#45
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	re: New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread) It seems like the new AVP has a pretty positive buzz. Haven't seen the IGN review yet, but IGN UK and Gamespy gave it very positive reviews. This is the new AVP that comes out Tuesday, not the older one. Not for me, but if you're like a die-hard AVP fan then it might be a must-buy.

New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread)

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