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Anyone playing Valheim? Kinda boring but also pretty fun at the same time.0
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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.
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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 starsThe only bad thing is it got me wasting time in Fallout 76 again
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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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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.
It looked pretty good. The kid said it is awesome.0 -
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.0
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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.Be Excellent To Each OtherParty On, Dudes!0
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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.0
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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.0
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Been playing the Elden Ring DLC the last few days. Shit is hard! Making progress, but man does it beat you down!0
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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.0 -
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Astro Bot is a lot of fun. Kind of like Mega Man crossed with Sonic, ToeJam and Earl, and Army Men0
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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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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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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.0
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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
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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
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.Be Excellent To Each OtherParty On, Dudes!0
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