General Gaming Discussions

[Linkachu]

The topic for anything gaming related that doesn't really require a whole thread dedicated to it. We had something like this before, and I'm reviving it.

Post about any gaming news, videos, or stuffs that interests you, from any platform. If you want to spawn a proper topic from something mentioned here, go for it.

If you want to post something new in here but nobody else has posted for ages, feel free to bump the thread.

That is all.

I'll just leave you with a single image:



Rather interested in Generations being on 3DS.

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[Doctor Oak]

While I'll probably pick it up, especially if - like Colours - the handheld version is essentially a whole new game, I'm still far more interested in the full console version.

Interestingly, they also confirm a PC version with the 3DS version. First PC Sonic game for a while.

[Linkachu]

While I'll probably pick it up, especially if - like Colours - the handheld version is essentially a whole new game, I'm still far more interested in the full console version.

Actually, same for me really. While I'm interested to see how this 3DS version will differ than the console version, and it'll be nice having a 3DS Sonic game, I'm definitely more interested in the console versions. Mind you, I can't wait to hear and see more about Sonic Generations in general.

If it's for the 3DS as well, I wouldn't be too surprised if the games are treated like unleashed (I think we can all agree that the 360 and PS3 versions looked and played a bit better than the WII and PS2 version). Although, considering how well the graphics in Colo(u)rs worked out for the Wii, and how the 3DS was supposedly on par with it as far as graphics go, I might be in for a surprise. Although, like you two, I'm definately more interested in the PS3 and 360 version.

I'm also curious as to how the story will play out. Maybe Eggy snaps and says "If I can't kill you now, I'll just kill you in the past!" or something like that. Basically it sounds to me like the story will be about the same as any game in which meeting a character's past self would involve, but then again, who knows, this is Sonic Team we're talking about here. I also wonder if they'll give Classic Sonic a voice in all of this and if other younger characters might appear as well.

Maybe since there are 2 Sonics that might mean 2-Player will be in the game as well. Oh, and speaking of two Sonics, I'm already snickering at what Amy would say XD (Then again, I'm also frightened >_>; )

Ah, this must be the Sonic game on the list of 3DS games from when it was first revealed. It is great that the 3DS is getting some PS360 exclusives that the Wii isn't. The 3DS release schedule for later this year is getting quite bulky with good titles. I don't really mind whether it differs from the home console versions, seeing as I don't own a Xbox 360 or a PS3.

[Doctor Oak]

I think it's very, very likely now that the reason there isn't a Wii version is simply that the game is going to be heading to its successor instead.

Any news on Episode 2?

[img width=590 height=270]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/HawaiianPig/HOTS/hotsbanner.jpg[/img]
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=228212

This is looking to be super epic ^^

[Linkachu]

Q: What is StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm?

A: Heart of the Swarm is the first expansion set to Blizzard Entertainment's sci-fi real time strategy game, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. Heart of the Swarm continues the epic story from Wings of Liberty with an all-new campaign that focuses on Kerrigan, the erstwhile Queen of Blades. New multiplayer content will also be included in the expansion, as well as new features and upgrades to the Battle.net online platform.

I honestly hadn't heard anything about this coming whatsoever until... well, right now. XD
I'll need to look through the artwork when I have more free time, but one thing has immediately caught my attention. Kerrigan looks oddly... humanoid.

I honestly hadn't heard anything about this coming whatsoever until... well, right now. XD
I'll need to look through the artwork when I have more free time, but one thing has immediately caught my attention. Kerrigan looks oddly... humanoid.

Did you not finish the Wings of Liberty campaign?

And I'm *SO* jumping into the Beta ASAP. They were showing clips of it today on the GSL Super Tournament which was nifty of them

[Linkachu]

I honestly hadn't heard anything about this coming whatsoever until... well, right now. XD
I'll need to look through the artwork when I have more free time, but one thing has immediately caught my attention. Kerrigan looks oddly... humanoid.

Did you not finish the Wings of Liberty campaign?

And I'm *SO* jumping into the Beta ASAP. They were showing clips of it today on the GSL Super Tournament which was nifty of them

Would you shoot me or simply shake your head if I said no...? :'D

Would you shoot me or simply shake your head if I said no...? :'D

I'm nice, I'd just shoot you shake my head

Spoiler (do we not have tags? ): She gets un-Zergified at the end, but keeps her weird hair.

[Linkachu]

! =o

Welp, I'm adding a new game to my summer playlist now. Thanks LoN. :'D

[Doctor Oak]

Oh, oh, oh, please let me spend £40 on top of the original £40 for SCII to get the second third of the game that they didn't sell in SCII so I can not be able to play when I'm not online and not be able to play with anyone that doesn't speak German when I am!

Oh please, Blizzard, take my money!

I want Portal 2 bad. Really, really, bad. I keep getting tempted to watch single player walktroughs on YouTube by some of my favourite live commenters, but I've refrained so far. It's a shame it's so expensive, though- I don't know if I can afford it after buying my laptop. I don't think it'll stay fifty pounds for very long, though.

Anyway, since I know some of you do own Portal 2, what do you think about the game? The best points, the worst points (If any?)?

[Linkachu]

Oh, oh, oh, please let me spend £40 on top of the original £40 for SCII to get the second third of the game that they didn't sell in SCII so I can not be able to play when I'm not online and not be able to play with anyone that doesn't speak German when I am!

Oh please, Blizzard, take my money!

So true, but it is what it is. 

And continuing on that idea, lately I've been increasingly unimpressed with how downloadable content works these days in video games. It's alright when it feels like subtle extras - something you don't need to fully enjoy the game - but quite often now I've seen some pretty detailed add-ons, the kind of stuff that really should've been in the games from the start. It doesn't help that some of these extras aren't cheap. A buck or two is fine, but I've seen some run upwards of $7 for a single extra stage. Usually there are multiple pricy extras like this, too. Just doesn't seem right.

Whether it be episodic releases or add-ons, it's all money whoring. I guess whether we like it or not, that's just the way gaming is going this generation. PC expansions are obviously based around a similar concept, but I gotta say in their defense that the new content is usually pretty extensive.

Anyway, since I know some of you do own Portal 2, what do you think about the game? The best points, the worst points (If any?)?

You could probably give that its own topic actually. Bundles of people here are nutty about Portal 2.

Just ran into this video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A-s-MJ2Leo[/youtube]

So so so good! Its getting even more global soon, with MLG looking to expand into Europe and the GSL October finals being held at BlizzCon

[Linkachu]

We can post videos directly again? Cool. =o

This is one of the games I've been heavily anticipating since E3. It slipped under my radar originally, but everything I've seen and read about it sounds great. Maybe I'll finally get my new Kirby game that outshines Super Star.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YXN_0R_8WY[/youtube]

Did... Kirby inhale Metaknight, Dedede and that Waddle Dee then throw them all at Whispy Woods?

Seriously though, I am also excited about this new installment of kirby, I love kirby, but I didn't actually get to play a proper kirby game since the original Dream Land XP. So I hope I can break it when Kirby Wii comes out.

The only new hat I noticed was the lasso hat, which has Kirby in a cowboy hat with a lasso, reminds me of the pokemon ranger sprite. And it looks like Sword Kirby got an upgrade, or you can upgrade it. Because taking out a giant scimitar to smite your opponents sounds pretty awesome

It looks like the biggest thing here is the inclusion of multiplayer, with other players taking up Metaknight, King Dedede, and one of his Waddle Dee minions. And it doesn't seem that they have Kirby's inhaling powers, but metaknight has his swordplay, Dedede has his hammer and the Waddle Dee has a spear. So I guess that means each player has to play the game a bit differently, but they can cooperate with one another to provide extra power, like Kirby inhaling everyone, or riding on Metaknight's back (not sure how that helps)

Sounds like a great game, and I hope we get a release date soon.

[Doctor Oak]

So, if Kirby's content to run around as best pals with all his 'enemies' does that mean he's the bad guy now for killing everyone else?

Is there even an actual bad guy in Kirby any more?