General Gaming Discussion Thread

[Ben]

Use this thread for General Gaming discussion. Talk about a recent game you played and how much it sucked/was great, etc.

Really nothing game wise that I really want coming out in the near future, but there's a ton of games that I've been meaning to play that I should prob pick up. Most likely going to pick up Arkham Asylum, it's like $15 used at Gamestop and it's something I've been meaning to play.
http://www.gamespot.com/batman-arkham-asylum

 

[Killswitch]

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Any other Mass Effect fans here?

 

[rhetts jetski]

I got the first one for Christmas and am slowly making my way through it. The scope is amazing. I doubt I'll have 1/2 finished in time for the launch of 3, but I'm sure it'll kill it.

I've been playing a ton of Saints Row 2 with a friend lately. I have 3 sitting on my shelf, but didn't want to jump into it without playing 2; so we completed the campaign in a couple of days and now spend hours just doing activities and exploring. Love it.

Also addicted to Tetris again. That damn game.

 

[Ben]

Going to hit up Gamestop today as they got a Buy 2 Get 1 free deal. Have no idea what I'm going to get, but it's a solid deal especially if your buying new games.

 

[Duke Nukem]

[video=youtube;JjvHtYoSNto]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjvHtYoSNto[/video]

 

[Killswitch]

Squee

Today we are very pleased to announce the release date for the upcoming Mass Effect 3 Single Player and Multiplayer demo. Please check out the FAQ below for details on when it will be available and information you need to know.

When is the demo for Mass Effect 3 being released?

The demo for Mass Effect 3 will be released on February 14, 2012. Timing may vary by platform and geographic region.


What platforms will the demo be on?

The demo will be on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC platforms.


What are the system requirements for the PC version of the demo?

Minimum Spec:


OS - Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7
*Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 or better; ATI X1800 or better. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

CPU - 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)

RAM - 1GB for XP / 2GB RAM for Vista/Win 7

Disc Drive - 1x speed

Hard Drive - 15 GB of free space

Video - 256 MB* (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)

Sound - DirectX 9.0c compatible

DirectX - DirectX 9.0c August 2009 (included)


Recommended Spec:


OS - Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7

CPU - 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)

RAM - 2GB for XP / 4GB RAM for Vista/Win 7

Disc Drive - 1x speed

Hard Drive - 15 GB of free space

Video - AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater, NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater

Sound - DirectX 9.0c compatible


What content will be included in the Mass Effect 3 demo?

There are two sections in the Mass Effect 3 demo, both included as part of a single download: The single player section includes 2 areas: the opening level featuring the Reaper attack on Earth, and a level further into the game where Shepard travels to an alien home world to seek their assistance in the war effort. This will be approximately 1 to 2 hours of content.The co-op multiplayer section includes 2 maps: Slum and Noveria. This section will be open to players who have qualified for the early multiplayer access as of Feb 14, and will then open up to all players on Feb 17.[/b]


How do I qualify to play the co-op multiplayer section before Feb 17?

The early access program for the demo’s multiplayer section begins on Feb 14, 2012To gain access to multiplayer in the demo any time between Feb 14 and when it opens up for everyone on Feb 17, a player must have met one of the following criteria:
Own Battlefield 3 and have activated BF3’s Online Pass. Logging into the demo using the EA Origin Account linked to that Online Pass will automatically unlock the multiplayer section of the demo. Note that you do not have to enter a code anywhere – if you have activated your BF3 online pass, the multiplayer section of the demo will be unlocked for you when the demo goes live.Participate in an early access program that will be announced on Feb 7, 2012 – watch this site for more details.


Is there a way to verify I am qualified for the early access to co-op multiplayer?

Starting Feb 7, 2012 there will be a form on www.masseffect.com which can be used to verify if your EA Origin Account has been assigned early access privileges.


Can Mass Effect 3 co-op multiplayer be played split-screen?

No – the co-op multiplayer in Mass Effect 3 is online only.


What languages will the demo be in?

• In-Game Voice Languages: US-English

• In-Game Text Languages: US, FR, IT, DE, ES, RU, PL

Can I import saves from Mass Effect 2? Does the demo create a save game for the full version of Mass Effect 3?

The demo does not support save importing and does not create a save game for the full version of Mass Effect 3.


What character class can I play in the demo? Can I customize my character?

All six classes from the full game are included: Soldier, Vanguard, Sentinel, Engineer, Infiltrator and Adept.Players will be able to create a male or female Shepard, customize their appearance, and level up their character’s abilities and powers.


Will the demo feature the ability to set player initial player experience options by selecting “Action, “Role-Playing”, or “Story” settings?

Yes.


Is Origin required to play the PC version of the demo?

Yes. You will need to download and install the Origin Client (Link) and have a valid Origin account.


Will playing the Mass Effect 3 demo spoil the main game story for me?

The single player section of the Mass Effect 3 demo is taken from the main game and therefore by definition could be
considered to contain spoilers. The multiplayer section of the demo does not contain spoilers.


How long will the demo be available?

The multiplayer section of the demo will be deactivated March 5, 2012 The single player demo will continue to be
available past game launch (for a number of months – exact date for the demo to be taken offline is TBD).


Does the demo support Kinect on Xbox 360? In what languages?

Yes, the Xbox 360 demo of Mass Effect 3 does support Kinect functionality. The demo will have the same Kinect voice command language support as the full game: English (American, Australian and British dialects), French, German and Italian.


If you have further questions, please ask them below and get ready to play the demo of Mass Effect 3!

I can't believe the co-op is online only, no split screen. Why even bother?

 

[Duke Nukem]

I hate the fact that this press release spoils the big event at the start of Mass Effect 3. Sure, it's been hinted at, but I'm disappointed in myself for reading about the demo. I was avoiding all previews and stuff, I should have also ignored news of the demo so I could have gone in clean.

For example, there is a pretty momentous event that takes place at the beginning of Mass Effect 2 as well. I had no idea it was coming, and it was the coolest moment in the whole game, I thought.

 

[Heisenberg]

I'm probably gonna get UFC Undisputed 3 when it releases, I've brought the past 2 or 3 UFC games that have been released and I actually find them fun and a new experience. Good to have a change from the usual WWE games.

Anyone else getting UFC Undisputed 3?

You can get Overeem as a playable character for free on console of choice here at the UFC Undisputed facebook page: UFC Undisputed (THQ) - Get Alistair Overeem | Facebook

 

[Defiant]

Any of you guys hear that THQ are about to go under? They've cancelled their 2014 line-up and they apparently haven't seen great enough revenue from games like WWE and Saints Row.

 

[Heisenberg]

Nope, haven't heard anything but I hope not. I love the Saints Row series.

If they were to go under, who would you want to start producing WWE games?

 

[Defiant]

Actually scratch that (maybe). A THQ spokesperson announced via twitter that it was only Warhamme 40k: Dark Millenium Online that is being cancelled.

So maybe they aren't going under, but from what I understand things aren't going great. There was a rumor a couple of weeks ago that there were plans for THQ to be sold to an Asian film company, but I don't know what to make of that.

But yeah, assuming it was true it would still raise the question of what would happen to the WWE games if THQ went down. Most likely EA would pick it up, since THQ seem to be emulating THQ as of late in terms of business practices, just not as well.

 

[Defiant]

Actually scratch that (maybe). A THQ spokesperson announced via twitter that it was only Warhamme 40k: Dark Millenium Online that is being cancelled.

So maybe they aren't going under, but from what I understand things aren't going great. There was a rumor a couple of weeks ago that there were plans for THQ to be sold to an Asian film company, but I don't know what to make of that.

But yeah, assuming it was true it would still raise the question of what would happen to the WWE games if THQ went down. Most likely EA would pick it up, since THQ seem to be emulating EA as of late in terms of business practices, just not as well.

 

[Ben]

The WWE license is a huge one, so it's going to go to the highest bidder if THQ goes under. Honestly would like to see it go somewhere else tbh. The basic game engine is fine, but I'd like to see a company given the chance to overhaul some of the game modes.

 

[Duke Nukem]

Damn

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[Ben]

That's a hell of a kill streak. Only played BF3 a couple of time at a friends house. I suck at FPS, but I actually preferred that game to MW buy a mile.