Video games master thread

[ew2x4]

I'm at 86% completion on RDR. I have a couple missions left, 1 stranger left, 10 bounties left, and i need to finish out treasure hunter and survivalist.

[Pete]

Crackdown 2 is fun.  It's not up to par with red dead, but def worth it.  imo.

Compare contrast it with Fallout3 and Oblivion type games.

Uhmm. 

Nothing like them.  It's kind of like Red Dead, in a way, where it's not that linear, you can kind of do what you want.  It's a "sandbox" type game, a large area you can roam around do what you want. 

If you don't feel like laying down 50-60 for it, pick up the first one for 10-15 bucks used anywhere and see if you like it.  They aren't too different.

Dude, there is nothing linear about Fallout3 or Oblivion.  Have you played them?  They make Red Dead seem like a straight line.

I wasn't saying it was not linear compared to FO3 or Oblivion.  I know those games aren't linear.  I'm saying Crackdown isn't completely linear.

IF YOU COULD SPEAK GAMER, i'd just say "Sandbox game"

Well, I meant quality, not genre.

[Saulbadguy]

Crackdown 2 is fun.  It's not up to par with red dead, but def worth it.  imo.

Compare contrast it with Fallout3 and Oblivion type games.

Uhmm. 

Nothing like them.  It's kind of like Red Dead, in a way, where it's not that linear, you can kind of do what you want.  It's a "sandbox" type game, a large area you can roam around do what you want. 

If you don't feel like laying down 50-60 for it, pick up the first one for 10-15 bucks used anywhere and see if you like it.  They aren't too different.

Dude, there is nothing linear about Fallout3 or Oblivion.  Have you played them?  They make Red Dead seem like a straight line.

I wasn't saying it was not linear compared to FO3 or Oblivion.  I know those games aren't linear.  I'm saying Crackdown isn't completely linear.

IF YOU COULD SPEAK GAMER, i'd just say "Sandbox game"

Well, I meant quality, not genre.

Quality?  I dunno.  Never played them.  Never played a Bethesda RPG, for that matter. 

[Saulbadguy]

FYI: Red Dead Redemption is $23.99 NEW At Gamestop.com for the next hour.

I'm going to pick up the 360 version so I can play with some friends online.

[Pete]

Crackdown 2 is fun.  It's not up to par with red dead, but def worth it.  imo.

Compare contrast it with Fallout3 and Oblivion type games.

Uhmm. 

Nothing like them.  It's kind of like Red Dead, in a way, where it's not that linear, you can kind of do what you want.  It's a "sandbox" type game, a large area you can roam around do what you want. 

If you don't feel like laying down 50-60 for it, pick up the first one for 10-15 bucks used anywhere and see if you like it.  They aren't too different.

Dude, there is nothing linear about Fallout3 or Oblivion.  Have you played them?  They make Red Dead seem like a straight line.

I wasn't saying it was not linear compared to FO3 or Oblivion.  I know those games aren't linear.  I'm saying Crackdown isn't completely linear.

IF YOU COULD SPEAK GAMER, i'd just say "Sandbox game"

Well, I meant quality, not genre.

Quality?  I dunno.  Never played them.  Never played a Bethesda RPG, for that matter. 

Got something against really great games?

[Saulbadguy]

Crackdown 2 is fun.  It's not up to par with red dead, but def worth it.  imo.

Compare contrast it with Fallout3 and Oblivion type games.

Uhmm. 

Nothing like them.  It's kind of like Red Dead, in a way, where it's not that linear, you can kind of do what you want.  It's a "sandbox" type game, a large area you can roam around do what you want. 

If you don't feel like laying down 50-60 for it, pick up the first one for 10-15 bucks used anywhere and see if you like it.  They aren't too different.

Dude, there is nothing linear about Fallout3 or Oblivion.  Have you played them?  They make Red Dead seem like a straight line.

I wasn't saying it was not linear compared to FO3 or Oblivion.  I know those games aren't linear.  I'm saying Crackdown isn't completely linear.

IF YOU COULD SPEAK GAMER, i'd just say "Sandbox game"

Well, I meant quality, not genre.

Quality?  I dunno.  Never played them.  Never played a Bethesda RPG, for that matter. 

Got something against really great games?

No.  Just haven't played them.  I've been waiting for FO3 or Oblivion to drop to a ridiculous price on Steam (Under $10).

[pissclams]

I'm at 86% completion on RDR. I have a couple missions left, 1 stranger left, 10 bounties left, and i need to finish out treasure hunter and survivalist.

i'm at level 9 treasure hunter but like still ~60% done, the game is great

[mcmwcat]

FYI: Red Dead Redemption is $23.99 NEW At Gamestop.com for the next hour.

I'm going to pick up the 360 version so I can play with some friends online.

nice.  thanks SaulGOODguy

[Saulbadguy]

I'm at 86% completion on RDR. I have a couple missions left, 1 stranger left, 10 bounties left, and i need to finish out treasure hunter and survivalist.

i'm at level 9 treasure hunter but like still ~60% done, the game is great

Will you join my Xbox LIVE posse, clams?

[mcmwcat]

gamestop site melting down

[Saulbadguy]

gamestop site melting down

Yes, i've made it to the checkout screen.

Here is a direct link to the 360 version.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=74710

[mcmwcat]

gamestop site melting down

Yes, i've made it to the checkout screen.

Here is a direct link to the 360 version.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product%5FID=74710

i'm in checkout too.  then just created account and the age verication is trying to load.  1st time "Service Unavailable" just refreshed waiting and waiting and waiting

[mcmwcat]

no go.  took over an hour to checkout and item was removed from my cart. 

sent them email asking them to honor their special offer.

[Saulbadguy]

no go.  took over an hour to checkout and item was removed from my cart. 

sent them email asking them to honor their special offer.

Same here.

Let me know how that goes.  I started the process at 11:00 AM.  No chance.

[mcmwcat]

lol

"Sir, those missiles aren't at all to sca-"

[Saulbadguy]

[ew2x4]

http://kotaku.com/5583378/civilization-v-develops-snazzy-100-edition

Tough call. Looks so sexy.

[Saulbadguy]

EZ call for me.  $100 it is.  I've shelled out more for less...

Although, a "digital deluxe" version on Steam might be more tempting. 

[kougar24]

Civilization V looks pretty sweet, and I think I could get back into that genre (played the Caesar games back in the day). What's the learning curve going to be like if I jump in with Civ V, having never played Civ before?

[Saulbadguy]

Civilization V looks pretty sweet, and I think I could get back into that genre (played the Caesar games back in the day). What's the learning curve going to be like if I jump in with Civ V, having never played Civ before?

Easy to learn.  Tough to master/get really good at.

I still have a tough time winning on any difficulty lower than Prince.  The problem is you develop a strategy, and you invest quite a bit of time in learning it doesn't work, and then you move on to the next one.

[pissclams]

I'm at 86% completion on RDR. I have a couple missions left, 1 stranger left, 10 bounties left, and i need to finish out treasure hunter and survivalist.

i'm at level 9 treasure hunter but like still ~60% done, the game is great

Will you join my Xbox LIVE posse, clams?

yes.  let's posse up.  i asked pete to join my posse but he's too much of a downgrade to say yes. 

[ew2x4]

Civilization V looks pretty sweet, and I think I could get back into that genre (played the Caesar games back in the day). What's the learning curve going to be like if I jump in with Civ V, having never played Civ before?

Pretty much what Saul said. Super easy to get into and be good at the lower difficulties. Incredibly difficult at the higher difficulties. There are 9 difficulties, I think.

I haven't even done multiplayer yet. on RDR. Hit me up with a posse invite or whatever it is when you guys do it.

[pissclams]

MP RDR is really fun, pretty surprising

[WillieWatanabe]

MP RDR is really fun, pretty surprising

hmm...might have to give it a try.

[Pete]

Downloaded a game off of Xboxlive called Toy Soldiers.  It's pretty fun.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/toysoldiers/index.html