The video game thread.

Rygar

HesCalledDyer said:

Rygar said:

I bought the original Final Fantasy 7 as it was on sale on Xbox and after 23 years...it's still my favourite game of all time.

Mine as well!  I still have my original black-back PS1 discs and the promo shirt for pre-ordering back when it was Electronics Boutique! 

Nice!  Did the shirt show Cloud standing there with his buster sword across his shoulder?

MayDay10

There is some rumors out there that PS5 will be fully backwards-compatible.

Honestly, it sounds dumb, but that is priority #1 for me.  If its true, I will likely be a pre-order.  If its not, Ill probably wait a few years for the price to drop and the unit to get sleeker, quieter, and more storage.  I just want to pop in NCAA 14 or MVP Baseball 2005, or any of my PS1, 2, 3, or 4 collection to play in one system with the 5.  I still like old games.  I know I can just dust off and plug in those systems, but it isnt convenient.  It would also be nice to have internal storage for save-games.

#2 is cost, of course.  Not going to pay a ton.

#3 feature is large internal storage, or at least easy and cheap add-on options.

HesCalledDyer

Rygar said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Rygar said:

I bought the original Final Fantasy 7 as it was on sale on Xbox and after 23 years...it's still my favourite game of all time.

Mine as well!  I still have my original black-back PS1 discs and the promo shirt for pre-ordering back when it was Electronics Boutique! 

Nice!  Did the shirt show Cloud standing there with his buster sword across his shoulder?

Yep, this one:

Jason P

MayDay10 said:

There is some rumors out there that PS5 will be fully backwards-compatible.

Honestly, it sounds dumb, but that is priority #1 for me.  If its true, I will likely be a pre-order.  If its not, Ill probably wait a few years for the price to drop and the unit to get sleeker, quieter, and more storage.  I just want to pop in NCAA 14 or MVP Baseball 2005, or any of my PS1, 2, 3, or 4 collection to play in one system with the 5.  I still like old games.  I know I can just dust off and plug in those systems, but it isnt convenient.  It would also be nice to have internal storage for save-games.

#2 is cost, of course.  Not going to pay a ton.

#3 feature is large internal storage, or at least easy and cheap add-on options.

I read where Microsoft is trying to shake the whole "generation" concept and going more an Apple route (where they can sell you an upgrade every year instead of every 5-8 years).  I'm hoping that either Sony or Microsoft make is possible for easy upgrades i.e. like a PC.  

In regards to any old sports titles (or any game that has licenses), I've got some baaaad news.  Shit don't work.  I was all excited to play Tiger Woods and NCAA football on the Xbox One only to have my dreams dashed.

Rygar

Any High Score Girl fans in here? 
So much nostalgia, always gets me going to the used shops looking for retro gems.

Jason P

Started playing Dreams on PS4 last night.  This is a game (?) that flew under my radar but is getting exceptional reviews.  It's $40 so I decided to give it a try ...  first impressions are ....

Jason P

Been playing MLB The Show 20 non-stop the last 24 hours under my, uhh ... self-quarantine ... yeah, that's the ticket

MLB 19 being my 2019 Game of the Year winner, I didn't have really big expectations going into the final year of gen eight systems except for a refinement ... and that is essentially what MLB 20 is.  Hitting has improved.  The PCI (hitting zone indicator) makes more sense, the feedback of the swing after each pitch makes sense of why a hit didn't go as well as you thought, and improved user interface make for a much more enjoyable hitting interface.

Other then that it is pretty much the exact same game.  Graphics look identical.  Menus are near identical.  There are a few new game modes.  Franchise mode is supposed to have a big overhaul with minor teams (AAA and AA(?)) and you are supposed to use dynasty players. 

So pretty much the game of the year from 2019 with refinement.  Recommended Buy but if you are a casual fan you can get MLB 19 for dirt cheap   

Jearlpam0925

Jason P said:

Been playing MLB The Show 20 non-stop the last 24 hours under my, uhh ... self-quarantine ... yeah, that's the ticket

MLB 19 being my 2019 Game of the Year winner, I didn't have really big expectations going into the final year of gen eight systems except for a refinement ... and that is essentially what MLB 20 is.  Hitting has improved.  The PCI (hitting zone indicator) makes more sense, the feedback of the swing after each pitch makes sense of why a hit didn't go as well as you thought, and improved user interface make for a much more enjoyable hitting interface.

Other then that it is pretty much the exact same game.  Graphics look identical.  Menus are near identical.  There are a few new game modes.  Franchise mode is supposed to have a big overhaul with minor teams (AAA and AA(?)) and you are supposed to use dynasty players. 

So pretty much the game of the year from 2019 with refinement.  Recommended Buy but if you are a casual fan you can get MLB 19 for dirt cheap   

Thanks for the feedback. Gonna stick with '19 then.

Jason P

Final Fantasy VII Remake  is out this coming friday

cp3iverson

Jason P said:

Final Fantasy VII Remake  is out this coming friday

Cant wait

Spiritual_Chaos

Jason P said:

Final Fantasy VII Remake  is out this coming friday

DOOM 64 on PS/Xbox is already out.

Kat

So what is everyone currently playing? For me, it's Destiny, Fallout 76 and I still play Skyrim after all these years. And what games are you eagerly awaiting? For me, it's Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI.

hedonist

Kat said:

So what is everyone currently playing? For me, it's Destiny, Fallout 76 and I still play Skyrim after all these years. And what games are you eagerly awaiting? For me, it's Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI.

Been mostly playing Need for Speed.  Helps with releasing pent-up anger

(Plus, driving fast badass cars is just...badass...and fun!)

Leathe?ma?

Kat said:

So what is everyone currently playing? For me, it's Destiny, Fallout 76 and I still play Skyrim after all these years. And what games are you eagerly awaiting? For me, it's Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI.

Playing God of war, waiting for The last of us 2! 
Skyrim is endless, played it for two months

mfc2006

I don't play a ton of games, but picked up RBI20 for XboxOne a couple of weeks ago because I really miss baseball. (Yes, I know that The Show is much better, but I don't have a PS4 and the $30 purchase was easier to justify to my wife than a $300. LOL)

I've started a season and I play along with what would have been the actual season & I'm enjoying it. I'm playing as the Astros (shocker, I know) and they're off to a decent start! LOL

Be well, all.

mca47

Downloaded and have been playing the Resident Evil 3 remake.  It's really good

CROJAM95

mfc2006 said:

I don't play a ton of games, but picked up RBI20 for XboxOne a couple of weeks ago because I really miss baseball. (Yes, I know that The Show is much better, but I don't have a PS4 and the $30 purchase was easier to justify to my wife than a $300. LOL)

I've started a season and I play along with what would have been the actual season & I'm enjoying it. I'm playing as the Astros (shocker, I know) and they're off to a decent start! LOL

Be well, all.

Next year we finally get THE SHOW on Xbox platforms....it’s insane how long it’s been for a real baseball game

i tried an rbi game a few years ago, I couldn’t play more than 5 minutes

ive been playing a bunch of Madden20 to pass time .... my Xbox elite controller crapping out, doesn’t stay on

cant bring it in to swap it.... I got the $20 Best Buy 2yr coverage on it, it’s my 2nd one..... fucking $150 and the thing can’t make it a year, I don’t play that much and don’t abuse my gear

everytime I play Madden w/ standard controllers (have a million around the house) my guys catch the ball and run backwards... those controllers left stix always has lag

mfc2006

CROJAM95 said:

mfc2006 said:

I don't play a ton of games, but picked up RBI20 for XboxOne a couple of weeks ago because I really miss baseball. (Yes, I know that The Show is much better, but I don't have a PS4 and the $30 purchase was easier to justify to my wife than a $300. LOL)

I've started a season and I play along with what would have been the actual season & I'm enjoying it. I'm playing as the Astros (shocker, I know) and they're off to a decent start! LOL

Be well, all.

Next year we finally get THE SHOW on Xbox platforms....it’s insane how long it’s been for a real baseball game

i tried an rbi game a few years ago, I couldn’t play more than 5 minutes

ive been playing a bunch of Madden20 to pass time .... my Xbox elite controller crapping out, doesn’t stay on

cant bring it in to swap it.... I got the $20 Best Buy 2yr coverage on it, it’s my 2nd one..... fucking $150 and the thing can’t make it a year, I don’t play that much and don’t abuse my gear

everytime I play Madden w/ standard controllers (have a million around the house) my guys catch the ball and run backwards... those controllers left stix always has lag

Nice!! I didn't know that about The Show! Thanks for the heads up.

RBI20 is a lot better than the last time I played it. (16, maybe?) Still no play by play, but it's doing its job for me right now.

tempo_n_groove

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Jason P said:

Final Fantasy VII Remake  is out this coming friday

DOOM 64 on PS/Xbox is already out.

Anyone play the Doom game yet?

Reviews?

Malroth

Don't play many, but friend bought me Slay the Spire.

Almost perfect game for me.