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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,855
    mca47 said:

    Jason P said:

    I was hoping to skip Metal Gear Solid 5 (because it takes me 30 minute to figure out the controls each time I play it), but it is getting stellar reviews ... even a rare "10" from Gamespot.

    Yeah, I wasn't too wild about the last couple MGS games...not sure I even played the last one.
    That said, this one looks pretty fricken awesome. Both reviewed I read (IGN, Gamespot) gave it 10's, and Metacritic has it at a 95.
    I'll definitely be picking it up!

    Fuck, I still have to complete Bloodborne.

    You know, I hardly play games anymore. Granted, there aren't exactly a lot of good games flooding the market right now, but between work and finding the time to actually sit down and play...I probably turn the thing on once a month. Maybe I'm just getting old and crotchety, but I'm also starting to hate learning controls for games. I took a month off of Bloodborne, popped it in and couldn't remember shit...and got killed a lot before it came back to me. hahahaha!
    yeah, that is kind of where I was.

    I realized if I find the right game and focus on that in bite sized pieces... it is much better. I completed Far Cry 4 over a couple months in bite sized pieces.... now I am thoroughly enjoying Witcher 3. Great story. Great open-world with many options and legit ways to play. Once I am done with that, I will be into Fallout 4 for a loooong time.

    As far as Metal Gear games go.... just way too linear for my tastes and way too far based on cutscenes and story (which jumped the shark into a confusing mess a long time ago somewhere around Metal Gear Solid 2)

    I have also learned really good discipline on sports games. I only buy them every few years.


    My standards are pretty high when it comes to games... mainly due to my limited time available for my many hobbies.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Yeah, I'm kind of the same way. I try to focus on one at a time, and as soon as I start skipping around, playing different games at the same time....forget it. In order for me to complete a game anymore, that has to be the only game I play until it's over.
    I'm the same with you on sports games too. I'll get a NHL game every 3 years or so. MLB The Show, i used to get every year, but now it's every other year.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    I'm crossing my fingers that EA releases a complete NHL game this year. I refused to buy last year's joke and they didn't even put one out the year before for PS4
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    edited August 2015
    mca47 said:


    Fuck, I still have to complete Bloodborne.

    You know, I hardly play games anymore.

    Yeah, I probably spend more time researching them then playing them. That won't be the case with Fallout 4.


    I'm in the same pickle with you on Bloodborne (and Dark Souls 2). Those aren't pickup and play games. You need to say fuck it and commit a whole weekend.

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    Played MGS5 last night. It had a bonkers prologue, which didn't come as a surprise because, hey, it's Metal Gear. The controls will take time to learn. Most of the times I was detected is because i hit the wrong button and my guy just stood up.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,309
    Took a gamble on NHL 16 and I'm happy with it. All the game modes are back. Passing is a little tough, but I haven't played the series in several years. I've heard online play is a mess, but I just like to play local with friends.
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Anyone pick up Forza 6?
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,222
    edited September 2015
    this is a pretty cool youtube channel for all the video game and WWE fans starring Austin Creed (aka Xavier Woods) . Also has has WWE stars Kofi Kingston, Rusev, Uso, Heath Slater and Seth Rollins is some episodes.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx-vR13FWJk

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  • jervin007
    jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    edited September 2015
    I am really enjoying Batman: Arkham Knight
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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
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    Rygar said:

    Anyone pick up Forza 6?

    I did, but I've barely played. I've become immersed in Metal Gear Solid. Such a fantastic game. The freedom to handle the missions however you want is really good.
  • JV130312
    JV130312 STATE OF LOVE & TRUST Posts: 2,520
    Looking forward to Battlefront. Got the kids the Star Wars Infinity game...it's pretty bad ass.
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  • jervin007
    jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    JV130312 said:

    Looking forward to Battlefront. Got the kids the Star Wars Infinity game...it's pretty bad ass.

    Me too. I have never signed up for the online playstation component, but Battlefront may finally motivate me to do so
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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,005
    It just hit me that Halo 5 comes out later this month. I am a giddy little kid right now.

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  • Jason P
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    I played the Battlefront beta this weekend and it was a ton of fun.
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,855
    Still working on Witcher 3. Trying to complete it all before Fallout comes out next month. I think I will make it.

    Definitely a top 5 all time video game. Certainly not for everyone as it takes a lot of patience, time investment, focus on the story, learning curve, etc... but it is a masterpiece
  • weekapaug19
    weekapaug19 Posts: 2,293
    Anybody have last years madden collecting dust for Xbox one and want to sell for a couple bucks?
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Played the Battlefront demo, was as I initially expected. Felt a lot like playing Battlefield. Game is by nature going to be very repetitive. Gameplay, graphics and audio are top notch at any rate, but I'll be passing.
  • weekapaug19
    weekapaug19 Posts: 2,293
    Rygar said:

    Played the Battlefront demo, was as I initially expected. Felt a lot like playing Battlefield. Game is by nature going to be very repetitive. Gameplay, graphics and audio are top notch at any rate, but I'll be passing.

    I felt the same way, but it was nice to be playing Star Wars and the graphics were amazing. Got me fired up for the movie
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
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    weekapaug19 said:

    Anybody have last years madden collecting dust for Xbox one and want to sell for a couple bucks?

    I don't, but if you don't mind playing sports games 6-9 months after they come out. EAaccess is incredible. It's 30 bucks for the entire year and you can download full versions of games in their "vault". Their entire sports lineup as well as battlefield, titanfall, dragon age are in there. I believe others as well.They say they won't remove any games. As long as you have the subscription, you have the games. I think it's a hell of a deal. I've got about 8 of them downloaded I believe. Check it out.

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