tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post821345460704347148..comments2024-03-28T03:13:15.831-04:00Comments on Remarkable: What I've been PlayingGeoff Klockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080580776997273785noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-785707029154077222009-04-09T02:58:00.000-04:002009-04-09T02:58:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sexyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785835090328728639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-43682691898664110852008-11-25T19:04:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:04:00.000-05:00Ping, I guess you're not a PC gamer? There's not m...Ping, I guess you're not a PC gamer? There's not much that consoles don't do just as well now, and somethings better, but I crank up Civilization and an RTS often enough to justify it. And a spreadsheet called Worldwide Soccer Manager.<BR/><BR/>I bought pc version of the orange box a month ago before a trip, and the only game I haven't played is Team Fortress 2. I don't play fps games too often, and wading in the Steam forums didn't see a particularily friendly environment to join...that said, I picked up Left 4 Dead and it is awesome, though I have not tried the online yet. I suppose I'm an old fogey who just likes playing with friends in the same room. (Yes, I realize that may miss the point). On a sidenote Valve seems to be a studio a balanced view of games as art and serious gameplay design. Prententious really, in a complimentary way.<BR/><BR/>I haven't owned a console system since the NES, really and hand-me-down N64. But now I own a wii for gamecube games and some ports, and for social occasion, and a DS tactics games (and go import). Which given time constraints, is just about right. And I'd feel silly owning a 360 to play Settlers of Catan.<BR/><BR/>I still play rpgs even if I will never finish them and while I love the fallout series, I did not like Oblivion at all. But with the rpgs I do own, I seem to have a version of your response. Even though half the time I may play something that is done in increments instead of committing to an rpg. I actually do the same thing with dvds, where I'll pick to watch a tv show episode because it'll take less time than a movie I might have on hand, and proceed to watch more than enough episodes to make the time sink just as big.hcduvallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271032072494870642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-49524703806217977732008-11-25T15:53:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:53:00.000-05:00Christian: I am way down with the concept of Left ...Christian: I am way down with the concept of Left 4 Dead. There are a few things which give me pause: as I said, I am already backlogged... The only thing worse than an online shooter you don't have enough time for is an online shooter you don't have enough time for and are 3 months late to the party on. The nerve racking disquiet of knowing that the 13-year-old homophobes with the shotgun are stalking you is nothing to the flat-out annoyance of being in the same situation where you're the only dude who doesn't know the map.<BR/><BR/>Kenny: I'm with you on the XBLA arcade of goodness. Pac-Man-Championship was amazing. If you liked that you should check-out the equally rad Space Invaders Extreme for PSP or DS. I loved Portal, what's more, I got my wife to love Portal and she's always hated FPS style games.<BR/><BR/>My wife and I have implemented a strict 'no crap in the apartment' rule and plastic guitars clearly count within the 'crap' category so I will not be talking about Guitar Hero or Rockband though don't have a problem with anyone else doing so.Ping33https://www.blogger.com/profile/09631445208675326795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-28179190245440210732008-11-25T10:22:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:22:00.000-05:00I've heard about the Guitar Hero WT excess but I w...I've heard about the Guitar Hero WT excess but I was wondering what version is better for the PS3: Guitar Hero WT or Rockband 2? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-79532908508008904482008-11-25T00:34:00.000-05:002008-11-25T00:34:00.000-05:00On the subject of video games, does anyone else fi...On the subject of video games, does anyone else find the new Guitar Hero filled with too many bells and whistles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-58888724357699352822008-11-24T22:07:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:07:00.000-05:00Yeah, I dig puzzle games too, but surprisingly I'v...Yeah, I dig puzzle games too, but surprisingly I've been able to scratch that itch with some really neat flash-based games.Kenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522610387057765541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-4593405286356330582008-11-24T21:24:00.000-05:002008-11-24T21:24:00.000-05:00Count me in as well as one with little time to spa...Count me in as well as one with little time to spare for epic, sprawling games. That's why I'm fine with the Wii as there are only 2 or 3 such releases like that a year that interest me. My wife wants to get an Xbox 360, though, and I can imagine I will be wasting countless hours playing Fallout 3.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to DS reviews. I'm a big fan of puzzle games, retro platformers, and the odd one-off games that developers have come up with using the touch screen. Kirby's Canvas Curse was addictively fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-24772594594728359942008-11-24T20:51:00.000-05:002008-11-24T20:51:00.000-05:00Not only do I not have the time to invest in a gam...Not only do I not have the time to invest in a game that doesn't capture me pretty early on, but I also have absolutely no desire to play long ass games any more. Back in the day, the prospect of a game having 70 hour play time was a selling point, but now? I cannot be bothered. <BR/><BR/>This is why I find myself playing stuff like Geometry Wars 2, Pacman: CE, and racing games more and more. Basically because these types of pick-up-and-play games require you to invest very little into any kind of narrative, or learning complex controls, and are instantly fun when you start to play them. Not to mention you can have a satisfying gaming session that lasts only 10 minutes. <BR/><BR/>When I do play a game with a bit more depth to it's game mechanics, I really try to look for stuff that's short. Gears of War was fun and only took 8 hours to beat. Like Ping, I don't really care too much about online play, so a nice tight single player campaign is the way to go for me. That's why Portal was such a massive success in my eyes. I want more games like that, priced accordingly, and less bloated shit. I will make a few exceptions for games like Resident Evil 4, which was amazing, but too long by one area (it should have ended at the castle). <BR/><BR/>I really should get around to buying a DS since that seems to be the system of choice for instantly fun pick-up-and-play games. There are a ton of games I would like to play for that system.Kenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522610387057765541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23042008.post-80400975731763833762008-11-24T15:34:00.000-05:002008-11-24T15:34:00.000-05:00I know you said, no competitive squad games, but.....I know you said, no competitive squad games, but... LEFT 4 DEAD.<BR/><BR/>Um, let me ireterate that: It's a fou-LEFT 4 DEAD.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, it's a four player, online preferably, squad game for the PC and Xbox360.<BR/><BR/>"It's the Zombie Apocalypse. Bring Your Friends." is the tagline and it's magnificent. It's you and three others trying desperately to survive in various locations ranging from airports to rural areas. The greatest thing about it is the batshit insane stories, you experience in the game. There are almost no cutscenes, but the character bicker and talk amongst themselves, and the players alike.<BR/><BR/>Each play-through of the four different levels (which are also divided into five sub-levels) is different thanks to the Director. The Director controls lighting, sound, enemy spawn places and just overall difficult. <BR/><BR/>If you want to you can play VERSUS, which is a four on four match. Survivors Vs. Zombies. As Zombies you constantly respawn, but survivors can only be rescued from specific locations. It's your goal as a zombie to completely fuck the survivors over.<BR/><BR/>Small anecdote:<BR/><BR/>I finally managed to spawn as a Tank (one of the four playable zombie types; a big burly guy, who is nigh-invulnerable and punches people through the air), just as the survivors have outlasted the last big onslaught of zombies on the hospital roof. I'm too slow, so they all manage to get into the helipcopter and are about to fly off. Except I, as a tank, manage to jump aboard and knock every single one of them out. Some fly over the railing to met their inevitable doom, others are downed and can do nothing but lie there and shot at my fellow zombies, as they overwhelm them. The final one, manages to get back up on his feet, only to be taken down by another player-zombie, a Smoker, who has an extended tongue.<BR/><BR/>It was fucking epic. And I don't use that word often.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, try it. You can play hour-long campaigns, or you can play little intervals, as you can jump in, anytime a game is running.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Oh yeah... Don't startle the Witch. And don't run in front of your team mates. Friendly fire isn't.Christian O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00444025571307204096noreply@blogger.com