Video Games?

[rockabilly]

Heavy Rain looks cool. The interesting thing is that your playable character can die and you'd continue on w/ a new one w/ a different perspective and story outcome.

You will play as multiple characters on the trail of a serial killer dubbed the "origami killer".

Gameplay looks to be similiar to Shenmue , it even has a version of quick time events. It's done by the team that did "Indigo Prophecy".

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

Heavy Rain looks cool. The interesting thing is that your playable character can die and you'd continue on w/ a new one w/ a different perspective and story outcome.

You will play as multiple characters on the trail of a serial killer dubbed the "origami killer".

Gameplay looks to be similiar to Shenmue , it even has a version of quick time events. It's done by the team that did "Indigo Prophecy".

Indigo Prophecy was on the PC! Does that mean that Heavy Rain has a chance as well?

If you want an in-depth article & interview(with lots of pics) about Heavy Rain, try to pick up Games magazine #87. It should still be on the rack at various stores(I picked mine up at a variety store). It is a good read, and there are a LOT of games mentioned in there. Besides PC Gamer, this is a magazine I will be picking up from now on.

[rockabilly]

A PC release looks doubtful , Heavy Rain is being touted as a PS3 exclusive .... at least for the forseeable future.

But w/ the high cost of game development you would think companies would want their games on multiple platforms.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

A PC release looks doubtful , Heavy Rain is being touted as a PS3 exclusive .... at least for the forseeable future.

But w/ the high cost of game development you would think companies would want their games on multiple platforms.

I agree. In fact, I am still waiting for Fable II to come out on PC. Heck, they released Fable I: The Lost Chapter for PC, why can't they release the second one?

[rockabilly]

Time constraints , They are working on Fable 3 and something for Project Natal.

It will probably be released later w/ all the dlc on pc next year.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

Time constraints , They are working on Fable 3 and something for Project Natal.

It will probably be released later w/ all the dlc on pc next year.

I hope so. I bought the Collector's Edition strategy guide and I want to use it.

There is an article on Fable III and Natal in the magazine I mentioned a couple of posts ago. I would check it out if you can find it, rocka.

[rockabilly]

Cool , I'll try and find it.

I subscribe to Game Informer.

[DSL]

I got call of duty 4 for christmas does anyone have this game perhaps you can me some help getting out of the Achievement Tutorial i am still stuck in...
is there a curtin amount of time i need to beat?.i think this will be
a very good game if i can get out of first gear that is.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by DSL

I got call of duty 4 for christmas does anyone have this game perhaps you can me some help getting out of the Achievement Tutorial i am still stuck in...
is there a curtin amount of time i need to beat?.i think this will be
a very good game if i can get out of first gear that is.

Check out sites like Game Banshee, ones that have game walkthroughs on them. I got some Baldur's Gate tips from Game Banshee, so I am sure you'll find what you are looking for. Plus, they are good for either getting patches when they come out, or for letting you know what bugs there are and potential ways around them(if a patch hasn't been released yet). Gamespot or ign may be good ones as well.

[DSL]

Thanks i think there is a time stamp on that game the training corse that is.
a friend of mine at work told me his son said you need to make it outta there
in 30 seconds or less and hit every target as fast as you can.
it all most looks like one of those seal team games right down to the night vision glasses.

Originally Posted by shadows

Check out sites like Game Banshee, ones that have game walkthroughs on them. I got some Baldur's Gate tips from Game Banshee, so I am sure you'll find what you are looking for. Plus, they are good for either getting patches when they come out, or for letting you know what bugs there are and potential ways around them(if a patch hasn't been released yet). Gamespot or ign may be good ones as well.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by DSL

Thanks i think there is a time stamp on that game the training corse that is.
a friend of mine at work told me his son said you need to make it outta there
in 30 seconds or less and hit every target as fast as you can.
it all most looks like one of those seal team games right down to the night vision glasses.

I hope that you're able to get past that area. I hate games where you get stuck unless you possess god-like reflexes. Would there be a cheat code that would help you if you end up continually stuck? Better to cheat than toss the game away in disgust I say.

[rockabilly]

I hate time trials and escort missions.

Especially when the AI is dumb as (expletive deleted) yeah just stand there while getting shot , or run around in circles ... TAKE COVER FOOL!!!

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

I hate time trials and escort missions.

Especially when the AI is dumb as (expletive deleted) yeah just stand there while getting shot , or run around in circles ... TAKE COVER FOOL!!!

The AI can be sooooo frustrating sometimes, especially in Real-Time Strategy games.

[DSL]

Well i manage to shoot down a enemy helicopter gunship! in the server mode
i used a 50 cal. belt machine gun to take it out. plus 6 on the ground
with my sniper rifle before an enemy tank fired thru a window with his 50
and took me out the graphics in this game are very realistic.

[jdawg]

I bought Borderlands and I've never been more disappointed in a game. It is so fucking repetitive and boring. I paid 64 bucks for such shit and haven't gotten a response to any of my craigslist ads to buy the game.

The biggest lowpoint is the damn respawning enemies. This is what makes a game repetitive because once you clear out 10 enemies, once you leave and come back you must clear out the same enemies. This gets very boring fast.


The other lowpoint is the easy boss battles. I fucked up on sledge and died multiple times before realizing that of you just run circles around him, he dies quickly. That's how every boss battle is. Skagzilla was probably the easiest big thing I've ever beaten in a game. Just jump when he's about to land. Its too easy.


Its gotten mildly better as you go along, but its still just an average game at best. Sorry for the rant.

[rockabilly]

Have you played through it a second time after beating it?

You keep your weapons and level from the start and can then max out your weapons and character. Then if you go for a third playthrough all the enemies are harder but drop better loot.

I'm anticipating the next Fallout game.

[shadows]

Bioshock 2 is now going to have a Collector's Edition as well as the regular version.

Needless to say, I changed my pre-order to the CE.

[rockabilly]

It's just 2 extra multiplayer character classes and an art book right?

If it was as cool as the first collectors edition or Fallout 3's collectors edition then i'd get it ... if not then the standard edition is fine.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

It's just 2 extra multiplayer character classes and an art book right?

If it was as cool as the first collectors edition or Fallout 3's collectors edition then i'd get it ... if not then the standard edition is fine.

It sure as heck better be more than just that, as the cost is $40 more than the standard edition!

I may have to look into this, as I am not paying that much for just an art book(I don't play multiplayer, so the extra character classes are useless to me). Gimme stuff I can hold in my hands, not useless things like extra characters or an extra item(such as you would find from Dragon Age, Two Worlds, Hellgate:London, etc.)

[shadows]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

It's just 2 extra multiplayer character classes and an art book right?

If it was as cool as the first collectors edition or Fallout 3's collectors edition then i'd get it ... if not then the standard edition is fine.

Rocka, I just checked out Amazon.ca and it looks like there are a few more extras than that.

It comes with:

-Vinyl 180g LP with Bioshock orchestral score
-Audio CD with Bioshock 2 orchestral score
-Three vintage Rapture advertisement posters(rolled)
-Bioshock 2 Artbook, 164 pages and hardcover

Here is a picture:

bioshock2 CE goodies.jpg

I'm a sucker for soundtracks for the games, and this one has one for both Bioshock 1 and 2. If these are the goodies it comes with, I will still get the CE.

[rockabilly]

That's cool , but i would have loved a "Big Sister" figure to go w/ the "Big Daddy" from the first game.