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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Anyone playing Valheim?  Kinda boring but also pretty fun at the same time.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,261
    there's a Fallout tv series on Amazon Prime now

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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    eeriepadave said:
    there's a Fallout tv series on Amazon Prime now

    I wonder if the show will have really bad framerate issues and characters getting stuck on random rocks.  hahahaha
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    I have been learning/playing Hearts of Iron IV again. Now that it has been refined over several years, its a great WWII game/sim.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    The Fallout TV show is OUTSTANDING.  I've got thousands of hours into that game series (unfortunately my PS5 confirms the amount of time wasted) and their attention to detail and fan service was well beyond my expectations.  Every episode was great.  Banger of a season ending.  Looking forward to New Vegas .... 10 / 10 stars

    The only bad thing is it got me wasting time in Fallout 76 again ;)

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Anyone get an early release of College Football 25?  I will probably get it this weekend, but I'm a little reserved because Madden Football has not been fun to play for a decade now.  So far early reviews seem to be good.
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  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Jason P said:
    Anyone get an early release of College Football 25?  I will probably get it this weekend, but I'm a little reserved because Madden Football has not been fun to play for a decade now.  So far early reviews seem to be good.
    I got it.  My kid hogged it all day and night though.  

    It looked pretty good.  The kid said it is awesome.  
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    I forgot this was coming out.  I always played NCAA more than Madden.  Recruiting was so fun back in the day, I'm curious what it's like now.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    edited July 2024
    Just played NCAA for a few hours ... initial thoughts ...

    negatives: I turned the menu music off after approximately 27 seconds of starting the game and I like drum lines; Kicking is almost impossible and I will be going for 2 point conversions and Hail Marys unless it gets patched; EA having real life advertising in a game I paid $70 for (never again)

    positives: IT'S BACK!!!   Gameplay is smooth.  Pageantry is great.  Lots of options in the settings (maybe one will fix the kicking?).   Lots of options everywhere.  Unlike Madden, it is fun.
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  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    I agree with your thoughts, especially the music.  I liked when the game would play various fight songs.  I didn't realize with kicking you had to hold the button down, I started putting so much into recruiting the best punter I could get thinking my dude sucked with his constant twenty yard punts, but it did give me plenty of red zone defense practice!  Still getting used to the gameplay, but enjoying it for the most part. 
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    I'll add that I wish there was a trophy room like in games past, and that you could skip all the cut scenes between plays/quarters.  I've accidentally chosen a bunch of shit plays just hitting X trying to get back to the game haha.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Been playing the Elden Ring DLC the last few days.  Shit is hard!  Making progress, but man does it beat you down!
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Vitalogensia said:
    I'll add that I wish there was a trophy room like in games past, and that you could skip all the cut scenes between plays/quarters.  I've accidentally chosen a bunch of shit plays just hitting X trying to get back to the game haha.

    I finally got into the game this weekend

    Agreed that the drum corps menu music is maddening.  Need to bring back the fight songs

    Overall, the game is great and fun.  I'm having fun in dynasty playing and recruiting as Wyoming.  Every game so far is unique, challenging, and has a few unusual plays in it.  I have won 3 games in a row, 1 more and I am going to bump the difficulty up.

    Menu interface isn't great.  Not awful, but should be better.  Also agree on the cut scenes.  Should be able to skip through... I like to watch them, but the presentation should be better

    Overall, I'm happy with it.  It definitely feels like a decent foundation they can and will build off of.  
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    edited August 2024
    Double post
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    Astro Bot is a lot of fun.  Kind of like Mega Man crossed with Sonic, ToeJam and Earl, and Army Men
  • nautical_disaster
    nautical_disaster Posts: 348
    For console players who are interested in Baldur's Gate 3 - the addition of mods have made the game so much fun! Highly recommended. 

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    edited December 2024

    Video Game of the Year 2024

    As always, this award is for games I played in 2024, not necessarily released in 2024

    Game of the Year: Unicorn Overlord

    Probably one of the most unique games I’ve played in some time.  A mix of RPG and Real Time Strategy battles.  Amazing art and graphics.  Great music.   Altus Games has established itself as the premier game studio in the industry this year.  They have the golden touch and have four great JRPG franchises setup: Persona; Shin Megami Tensei; Metaphor ReFantazio and now Unicorn Overlord.  Western game studios should take some serious notes

    Runner Up: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

    I almost made this game of the year … It is an expertly designed Metroidvania 2D game.   It is the best I’ve played since Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in 1997.   Even my old man reflexes are able to handle this game and perform some crazy platforming.  If you find this game on sale, it is a no-brainer buy.

    Honorable Mention:

    ·       Astrobot – Sony’s Mario.  ‘Nuff said.

    ·       College Football 25 – Amazing polish for the first version of a new sports game.  A little complicated for the Tecmo Bowl player in me

    ·       Final Fantasy 16 – Half Game / Half Movie and all holy shit!

    ·       Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Old school chainsaw gun fun!  Fans of the OG Gears of War will love this game.

    ·       Tekken 8 – Plays great with a controller; Prefer this game’s style to the blood bath of Mortal Kombat

    ·       Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – Good dumb fun

     

    Backlog for 2025:  Metaphor: ReFantazio; Resident Evil 4; Final Fantasy Remake; Indiana Jones; Balders Gate 3; Elden Ring


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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    I've got a few hours into Indiana Jones and as a big fan of the franchise the atmosphere of this game just feels so good.
  • Vitalogensia
    Vitalogensia Posts: 2,204
    Jason P said:

    Video Game of the Year 2024

    As always, this award is for games I played in 2024, not necessarily released in 2024

    Game of the Year: Unicorn Overlord

    Probably one of the most unique games I’ve played in some time.  A mix of RPG and Real Time Strategy battles.  Amazing art and graphics.  Great music.   Altus Games has established itself as the premier game studio in the industry this year.  They have the golden touch and have four great JRPG franchises setup: Persona; Shin Megami Tensei; Metaphor ReFantazio and now Unicorn Overlord.  Western game studios should take some serious notes

    Runner Up: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

    I almost made this game of the year … It is an expertly designed Metroidvania 2D game.   It is the best I’ve played since Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in 1997.   Even my old man reflexes are able to handle this game and perform some crazy platforming.  If you find this game on sale, it is a no-brainer buy.

    Honorable Mention:

    ·       Astrobot – Sony’s Mario.  ‘Nuff said.

    ·       College Football 25 – Amazing polish for the first version of a new sports game.  A little complicated for the Tecmo Bowl player in me

    ·       Final Fantasy 16 – Half Game / Half Movie and all holy shit!

    ·       Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Old school chainsaw gun fun!  Fans of the OG Gears of War will love this game.

    ·       Tekken 8 – Plays great with a controller; Prefer this game’s style to the blood bath of Mortal Kombat

    ·       Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – Good dumb fun

     

    Backlog for 2025:  Metaphor: ReFantazio; Resident Evil 4; Final Fantasy Remake; Indiana Jones; Balders Gate 3; Elden Ring


    I appreciate this list and will have to check some of these games out in '25.  Downloaded the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and working my way through those, on IV at the moment.  I still need to play the newest Zelda as well.  
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Vitalogensia said:
    Jason P said:

    Video Game of the Year 2024

    As always, this award is for games I played in 2024, not necessarily released in 2024

    Game of the Year: Unicorn Overlord

    Probably one of the most unique games I’ve played in some time.  A mix of RPG and Real Time Strategy battles.  Amazing art and graphics.  Great music.   Altus Games has established itself as the premier game studio in the industry this year.  They have the golden touch and have four great JRPG franchises setup: Persona; Shin Megami Tensei; Metaphor ReFantazio and now Unicorn Overlord.  Western game studios should take some serious notes

    Runner Up: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

    I almost made this game of the year … It is an expertly designed Metroidvania 2D game.   It is the best I’ve played since Castlevania: Symphony of the Night in 1997.   Even my old man reflexes are able to handle this game and perform some crazy platforming.  If you find this game on sale, it is a no-brainer buy.

    Honorable Mention:

    ·       Astrobot – Sony’s Mario.  ‘Nuff said.

    ·       College Football 25 – Amazing polish for the first version of a new sports game.  A little complicated for the Tecmo Bowl player in me

    ·       Final Fantasy 16 – Half Game / Half Movie and all holy shit!

    ·       Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Old school chainsaw gun fun!  Fans of the OG Gears of War will love this game.

    ·       Tekken 8 – Plays great with a controller; Prefer this game’s style to the blood bath of Mortal Kombat

    ·       Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – Good dumb fun

     

    Backlog for 2025:  Metaphor: ReFantazio; Resident Evil 4; Final Fantasy Remake; Indiana Jones; Balders Gate 3; Elden Ring


    I appreciate this list and will have to check some of these games out in '25.  Downloaded the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters and working my way through those, on IV at the moment.  I still need to play the newest Zelda as well.  

    Oh, I forgot about Zelda!  Still have to beat the 1st game and have several hundred hours in it ... took me about 7 years to get into but now I see the genius.  Pixel Remasters is pretty awesome as well.  I have a big backlog on my Switch ... was hoping the Switch 2 has backwards compatibility to help improve the load times of the Switch.

    In reality, they could stop making games for the next five years and that would give me time to catch up on games I already own.
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