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  • Guitar92player
    Guitar92player Posts: 664
    SatansFuton wrote:
    Finally finished Halo 4, great game, but I thought the ending was weak as hell. Not the story, but the actual execution. You don't even get to fight the Didact, it all takes place in a cutscene and Cortana mainly handles him, all you do is push the left stick a few times to make Master Chief crawl towards the bomb. Compared to endings of other Halo games, it was kind of lame. Halo had the Warthog escape with the ship crumbling around you, Halo 2 had the Arbiter vs. the gorilla guy battle, I think Halo 3 had a sort of similar ending to Halo 1, getting away in a Warthog after battling some bad guys, Halo Reach had the final battle against the Field Marshal and then getting in the cannon, followed by the blaze of glory post-credit sequence. All you do in Halo 4 is go from platform to platform fighting the same enemies you fought all game to shut down the shields, sort of similar to the next to last part of Halo. I was actually surprised the game was over, after that epic game, that was the end? No boss battle, no ticking clock, just taking out enemies to reach objective markers, like any regular level in a Halo game.

    Yeah, it wasn't as great as the others.

    If you haven't yet, play Spartan Ops. It continues the story, sort of. It is a side story that takes place during the game. There are ten episodes (5 missions per episode) and Season 1 just ended. It was great.
    ~Carter~

    You can spend your time alone, redigesting past regrets, oh
    or you can come to terms and realize
    you're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
    makes much more sense to live in the present tense     - Present Tense
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Just started playing Dead Space 2. Beat the first...the 2nd looks to be even better.
    This series is as good as it gets when it comes to survival horror.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • SatansFuton
    SatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    Just started playing Dead Space 2. Beat the first...the 2nd looks to be even better.
    This series is as good as it gets when it comes to survival horror.

    I can't wait to play 3. Part 2 had kind of a slow start to me, but it gets really epic. I'd say the last 1/3 of the game is the most edge of my seat I've been playing a game.
    "See a broad to get dat booty yak 'em, leg 'er down, a smack 'em yak 'em!"
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,290
    The new Tomb Raider looks very good.

    :)
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    SatansFuton wrote:
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    Just started playing Dead Space 2. Beat the first...the 2nd looks to be even better.
    This series is as good as it gets when it comes to survival horror.

    I can't wait to play 3. Part 2 had kind of a slow start to me, but it gets really epic. I'd say the last 1/3 of the game is the most edge of my seat I've been playing a game.
    Just got to Chapter 3 and I think its pretty intense already. All those godamn freaky child monsters scared the shit outta me.
    The audio in this game is ridiculous.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • SatansFuton
    SatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    SatansFuton wrote:
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    Just started playing Dead Space 2. Beat the first...the 2nd looks to be even better.
    This series is as good as it gets when it comes to survival horror.

    I can't wait to play 3. Part 2 had kind of a slow start to me, but it gets really epic. I'd say the last 1/3 of the game is the most edge of my seat I've been playing a game.
    Just got to Chapter 3 and I think its pretty intense already. All those godamn freaky child monsters scared the shit outta me.
    The audio in this game is ridiculous.

    It was pretty intense from start to finish, but later the gameplay gets more varied, the plot picks up, and you get some changes in scenery, enemies, and some other stuff I can't really talk about without spoilers.
    "See a broad to get dat booty yak 'em, leg 'er down, a smack 'em yak 'em!"
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    SatansFuton wrote:
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    SatansFuton wrote:

    I can't wait to play 3. Part 2 had kind of a slow start to me, but it gets really epic. I'd say the last 1/3 of the game is the most edge of my seat I've been playing a game.
    Just got to Chapter 3 and I think its pretty intense already. All those godamn freaky child monsters scared the shit outta me.
    The audio in this game is ridiculous.

    It was pretty intense from start to finish, but later the gameplay gets more varied, the plot picks up, and you get some changes in scenery, enemies, and some other stuff I can't really talk about without spoilers.
    Cool. Yeah, the Sprawl is getting a bit repetitive right now. I'm in the Basilica right now.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • SatansFuton
    SatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    Dr. Delight wrote:
    Cool. Yeah, the Sprawl is getting a bit repetitive right now. I'm in the Basilica right now.

    Yeah, that's mainly what I was thinking of when I said started slow. It's a pretty long level, boring scenery, not much changes in what you're doing, the plot doesn't advance much, etc. The whole time you're just trying to make your way to that woman, and shit just keeps getting in your way.
    "See a broad to get dat booty yak 'em, leg 'er down, a smack 'em yak 'em!"
  • madtowndave
    madtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,013
    I played my way about halfway through the original Wii Zelda. I'm trying to decide if I want to try and finish it. Any thoughts?
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    Milwaukee-14
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,290
    Star War Pinball is here!!!

    Check it out on Pinball FX2. It's out on Xbox and iOS (I don't know if PS3 has it)
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Big sale on XBL right now.
    Dirt 2 is 2.99 (200 ms points) and Darkness 1 is 4.99 (440 pts), easily great buys!

    The GRAWs and RB6 Vegas 1 are 4.99 as well.

    The main sales are changing daily, first day were the Halos (except ODST) and second day was Assassins Creed.
  • nippleholic
    nippleholic Toronto Posts: 1,085
    Assassin's Creed IV announced: http://youtu.be/iW1rapFNwqQ
    2003: Buffalo, Toronto
    2004: Boston (x2), Toledo, Grand Rapids
    2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
    2006: Toronto (x2), Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Detroit
    2008: New York City (x2), Hartford, Boston II
    2010: Buffalo, Newark, New York City (x2), Nijmegen, Berlin, Werchter
    2011: Alpine Valley I, Alpine Valley II, Montreal, Toronto (x2), Ottawa, Hamilton
    2012: Amsterdam (x2), Berlin (x2)
    2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Brooklyn (x2)
    2014: Detroit
    2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto (x2), Chicago (x2)
    2018: Amsterdam (x2), Padua, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: San Diego, Los Angeles (x2), Oakland (x2), Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Fort Worth (x2), Austin (x2)
    2024: Vancouver (x2), Portland, Sacramento, Las Vegas (x2), Los Angeles (x2), Dublin, Manchester, London, Berlin (x2), Barcelona (x2)
    2025: Atlanta (x2), Nashville (x2), Raleigh (x2), Pittsburgh (x2)

  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,852
    Happy MLB The Show Day
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    MayDay10 wrote:
    Happy MLB The Show Day
    Wait, that's today? :shock:
  • nippleholic
    nippleholic Toronto Posts: 1,085
    MayDay10 wrote:
    Happy MLB The Show Day

    GO JAYS!

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=OURYEtacbNQ
    2003: Buffalo, Toronto
    2004: Boston (x2), Toledo, Grand Rapids
    2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
    2006: Toronto (x2), Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Detroit
    2008: New York City (x2), Hartford, Boston II
    2010: Buffalo, Newark, New York City (x2), Nijmegen, Berlin, Werchter
    2011: Alpine Valley I, Alpine Valley II, Montreal, Toronto (x2), Ottawa, Hamilton
    2012: Amsterdam (x2), Berlin (x2)
    2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Brooklyn (x2)
    2014: Detroit
    2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto (x2), Chicago (x2)
    2018: Amsterdam (x2), Padua, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: San Diego, Los Angeles (x2), Oakland (x2), Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Fort Worth (x2), Austin (x2)
    2024: Vancouver (x2), Portland, Sacramento, Las Vegas (x2), Los Angeles (x2), Dublin, Manchester, London, Berlin (x2), Barcelona (x2)
    2025: Atlanta (x2), Nashville (x2), Raleigh (x2), Pittsburgh (x2)

  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,852
    I got the PS3 and Vita version coming my way. Normally I stagger sports games purchases over a few years, but I want the new playoffs/realignment

    Ill probably start out with the Be a Pro mode for awhile until they complete the full minors roster download. Then I will do a franchise.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Good reviews for the new Tomb Raider, if anyone's interested in that one it looks like a good bet.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,290
    I played Far Side 3 this weekend and I'm impressed with it.

    Tomb Raider does look good. I think I'll wait for a price drop since I have game backlog.

    MLB 13 makes me consider taking my PS3 out of retirement.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Jason P wrote:
    I played Far Side 3 this weekend and I'm impressed with it.

    Tomb Raider does look good. I think I'll wait for a price drop since I have game backlog.

    MLB 13 makes me consider taking my PS3 out of retirement.
    You mean Far Cry 3, right? :P
    It is pretty good. The odd glitch but nothing game breaking. Quite fun.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,290
    Rygar wrote:
    Jason P wrote:
    I played Far Side 3 this weekend and I'm impressed with it.

    Tomb Raider does look good. I think I'll wait for a price drop since I have game backlog.

    MLB 13 makes me consider taking my PS3 out of retirement.
    You mean Far Cry 3, right? :P
    It is pretty good. The odd glitch but nothing game breaking. Quite fun.
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRnHXcT_KylT-66Ufm5DO4jf8zGWJDMPG8FR6RpGOR85LeahjD4

    :fp:

    :lol:
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!

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