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Played the hell out of Fallout 3 this weekend.
Im starting to get those evil eyes from the Mrs whenever i sit in the couch and pick up the controler... lol
I had one of those weekends where even though I spent a daft amount of hours gaming, don't feel like I made any real progress in any of them
With the help of some youtube advice I managed to platinum Kena. The boss battles were a nightmare.Time for Halo...
Stuck about 20 hours into a hard difficulty run through Evil Genius 2 and so far...not hard at all. But that'll probably change before the end. When the super agents start coming I think it may become more problematic but it's looking very doable at the minute.Thinking about taking a break though and go back to Demon's Souls. Had restarted it at the weekend with half a plan to attempt it as a magic focused character.
I spent the last several days in Orzammar trying to sort out dwarven politics. That also led to some expeditions to the Deep Roads and the slaughter of many, many dark spawn. Now that I'm firmly reacquainted with Dragon Age: Origins, I feel like it might actually be the greatest Bioware RPG. The scope is just huge and interesting stories pop up organically around every corner. I'm thrilled that I probably have another 40hrs of play left.
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Dat moment when i just bought a Series S and found an X available and delivered in 2-3 days...
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I spent quite a bit of time on Infinite over the weekend. On the sixth campaign mission (think there are 15 campaign missions overall). I spent most of my time however exploring ignoring the campaign and getting lost in the world. I've pretty much fully explored two maps - think there look to be 4/5 maps in total - and the maps aren't disconnected they just open up as you progress the campaign. So really it's one big map with islands you can hop between over bridges. TBH the open world aspect is nothing new - you have Forward Operating Bases, Strongholds to clear and they are good fun because the core game play FPS action is superb. The best thing of the open world is the fact you can go pretty much anywhere. If you see a mountain on the map and think it looks inaccessible - think again, you can get up with your grapple hook, explore, find unlocks, enemy to fight, and easter eggs. The infiinte map is one of the most explorable maps I've played. Plus you'll find for some collectables it will take you inside caves where you have to earn the unlock. The open world is really well done if nothing new - the ability to explore anywhere is the best part for me. The campaign is good too - the campaign tends to be a little more linear (typical Halo) but some parts are in the open world too - a good mix. The bosses are a good challenge but on normal doable if sometimes a little tricky. Really enjoying it overall. Probably my game of the year - tight between this and Forza Horizon 5.
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I spent quite a bit of time on Infinite over the weekend. On the sixth campaign mission (think there are 15 campaign missions overall). I s..."
My Mrs would kill me...
I need to think of an evil strategy for this...
I've been half tempted to pick up a Series S - on one hand it would only be a secondary console so would probably do the job, on the other hand the drop from 12 teraflops down to 4 sounds a lot. And if I had a third hand - I'd likely just play Halo and Forza for a month, then forget I bought it. So if I'm going waste my money I think it would have to be on an X and that can wait. Finished Evil Genius on hard and yeah it wasn't too difficult, though complacency set in before the end that I almost regretted. Didn't bother with too much preparation for the final phase but managed to scrape through. Definitely time for a break from it though before I go searching for the other trophies - I still reckon I have at least 30-40 hours left, so don't want to make myself sick of it.
Played a wee bit more of Demon's Souls and quite like playing as a magic caster, probably helped that the phalanx and tower knight are so slow. Strangely feelin a bit OP at the minute but know that'll change quickly and not sure how I'll cope against a faster boss.
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Hey Deck.
Im super happy with mine.
Its an upgrade going from a Ps4 pro to the S for sure.
Im using it to play old games, exclusives and those that i´ll not be playing in my Pro.
Currently im playing Fallout 3 and i´ll do GTAIV next.
As as secondary (and sometimes primary) console is perfect, tbh.
I just started Act III (third character) in We Happy Few.
There´s two wys to play this game, imo. One that works and one that doenst.
If you play it like a normal rpg and doing all the side quests it can get boring as the world is not varied and alive enough to sustain it.
But from the moment that i started ignoring side quests and just followed the main story the game became a much better experience and the pacing became "right".
If this final Act doenst get ruined this is actually a pretty good game.
Crap, just read you can't re-spec in Demon's Souls (which I should have guessed). Don't know whether to come up with a backup plan or just go all in as a mage. Leaning towards the latter as the chances of me completing a souls is slim to none anyway ;)Double crap, you can't upgrade catalysts apart from using one of the boss souls? Got a long road ahead of me ;)
Deck - Sorcery is OP early game in Demon's Souls for sure. Actually I think the mage path is one of the better paths through the game overall. There will be a lot of kiting, and lots of standing and firing spells. Demon's Souls is probably the easiest Souls IMO so good luck. You can get through.
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I've seen a few games available to pre-order that makes me think next year is going to be a lot better than this for major releases. Don't get me wrong I've played a lot of games I've enjoyed immensely but, big game wise, this years been poor for me
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Who will be the victim this year? Any volunteers?
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I can hardly vote on any games released in the current year cause i always play games with a 3 year gap. I need the other voting. :P
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I wait at least 1 year on purpose to play a game.
I´ll get it way cheaper with most of the bugs fullly patched.
Although i know games are released in worst states year by year, i cant personally say i´ve been afected by the problem.
By the time i get to play any game its usually in its finished state so i get to play the best version at the cheapest price. The longer i wait the best actually.
I'm still going to buy Elden Ring on release. From is the only developer I would ever consider this for. They seem to be the only ones capable of complete on release games.
Played a bit more Demon's Souls and had a wander around the place that I can't remember it's name off the top of my head, but think Blighttown go to them for tourism advice. Got to the big leech boss easily enough but had little MP at the time and, apart from a ring that regenerates it extremely slowly, had no way of restoring it with me. As souls bosses go, my first impression of it was he's definitely one of the weaker ones (I still managed to lose though). I think if I'd been my usual melee build I'd have trounced him. Once I had to resort to melee as a mage type, I realised the pointlessness of carrying a shield. With my current stamina even old leechy, who wasn't hitting particularly hard, drained it all in one hit. So by the time I'd recovered from the stun animation, I'd taken as much damage as I would have just taking the first hit.
The magic I did have was damaging him quicker than he could regen, even from the top platform, so I'm wondering if I can beat him from there if I go in prepared. There's probably a reason it'll not be possible but that's my plan. Also picked up a semi-decent sword that scales with magic, so I don't see him being a hassle.
But yeah, the three bosses (I guess technically they are sub bosses) I've fought so far have been relatively toothless compared to some/most in the souls games
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon...… yes I think I'll haw a piece of that
Somehow I have ended up playing everybody's gone to the rapture instead of Halo?!
I can see how you mixed the two up. I'm sure Master Chief gets bored looking for glowing things too.I could be wrong as I can't remember where the story went after 3, but was it not the boredom of playing everybody's gone to the rapture that corrupted Cortana?
My plan to beat the leechmonger from the top floor didn't quite work out as planned...while trying to get in a good position, fell to a lower platform...while getting my bearings on the lower platform, fell to the bottom floor. Still, he didn't stand a chance and playing as a mage type is a bit more relaxing than melee. Then I went on to the next area.....took one look at the swamp and thought yeah, maybe later and turned back to explore somewhere else. Can't say swamps are a favourite of mineAfter that had a wander around rolly-polly land (yeah I'm crap with names) and found a massive demon that confused me a little. I don't know whether he was just a diversion for the flying manta things, he was an npc, he'd lost the will to live, was a masochist, he was intimidated by my mages greatness or more likely was glitched, but he just sat there and let me hurl fireball after fireball till he was no more. Normally I'd say definite glitch and I'm pretty sure he'd have told me where to stick my catalyst if he was an npc but you never know with From.
Oh and I reinstalled Far Cry 6 simply because there's a couple of free missions with Danny "you just fucked with the wrong Mexican" Trejo
I'm excited to get back to Dragon Age the next few days. No opportunities most of this business week. I glad you Demon's Souls run is working out alright Deckard. There are really only a few sticking points in that game, and they can be cheesed if you struggle.
Finished the main story (and most of the side missions though I am most certainly NOT following a damn pelican in a wingsuit). Really good usual FC stuff and not at all disappointed. There's some after game content to play (retaking bases from El Presidente's fanatical followers, plus that Danny Trejo mission so I doubt I'll be looking a putting a new disc in a console until the new year. Am sorely tempted to spend the full price for Halo, as you can get it on the One as well. I'm strictly Campaign but it sounds really, really good ....
Edit: I'm the one in the wingsuit, BTW, not the pelican
Had a couple of pings over the weekend. Ganbare Super Strikers - a low budget and basic mix of footie and tactical turn-based rpg. I've bought a few games published by Ratalaika Games and they do seem to have the same qualities - low budget/quality, very basic, cheap, straightforward plats and weirdly enjoyable.and the other ping was My Name is Mayo 2...….
Played a wee bit more of Demon's Souls too and I've no idea how people manage to play this without levelling up. By the time I'd made it most of the way across the swamp, I'd used most of my healing items and didn't notice the big guy with the club while killing his little brothers, so promptly got one-shotted. Definitely think I need to stick some points in other stats before attempting it again. Wandered around the mine instead and beat the spider sub boss easily, though I think they'd be more of a pain if I was melee based.
And may have hawed a Series S......
That Dragon God boss fight was all kinds of anticlimactic in Demon's Souls.Also came to my senses and cancelled the Series S order, I can wait
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Finished We Happy Few.
It has its flaws but overall it was well worth playing.
From the moment i started to ignore all the side quests and follow the main story the pace of the game became a lot better.
They world they created is very interesting and very dark if you start thinking beyond the obvious.
you play 3 chapters each with one character and all of them are very diferent and with their unique twists and mechanics. You´re not just replaying the previous game with a diferent character.
The survival aspects and really not that impactfull because, by the end of each character, i had a zillion items to use because i was saving them for a better time.
I think this is a 7,5 out of 10 game but at times its an 8 for sure.
Not sure what to play now.
Probably The Surge or RE Village.
Not sure what I'm in the mood for. I'm enjoying making slow progress through Demon's Souls but get the feeling I'll be taking a break from it sooner rather than later. Think I'm going to reinstall Elite Dangerous for a bit, see if I can remember how to land
Deckard - that swamp you speak of is always one of the very last areas I would tackle on a normal run. I was impressed you were trying to make a go of it. Think you are about due for Latria, which is the best area in the game, imo.
Amazon have confused me (and not for the first time). Series S ordered on Monday - delivery estimate early January. Series S order cancelled on Tuesday - delivery estimate was still early January. Wednesday - sorry you can't cancel, it will be with you today??As long as they do delivery (and to the right place for once), I'll not complain too much. Playing Forza Horizon and Halo over xmas doesn't sound bad. I do think it could probably be a case of a series s is for xmas, not for life though. One month of game pass, then forgotten
The drama has certainly ramped up in Dragon Age. I got ambushed in an unskippable event where my assassin Zevran would double cross me and wipe out my party repeatedly. I got around this by sweet talking him for a bit. I was able to boost his companion rating by just enough that he sided with me during the ambush and we defeated it easily. It's about time to battle the darkspawn again, nearing the end. What a great game!
You are definitely making me want to play DA: Origins again. I set up the Series S, not managed to play anything yet to really comment but what I will say is they were pretty stingy with the HDD. I've started to install Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite and half the space has gone already. And Game Pass - there looks like there's a bit more on there than when I last looked on the Xbone though half I'm interested in playing are ones I've played before (like DA: O, Dead Space, Fable, Quantum Break, Dante's Inferno, FF XIII). Like the sound of Gears Tactics though but Forza is up first
I hope everyone gets to enjoy some gaming over the holiday season.I just downloaded Firewatch. It happened to pop up on Game Pass and I've always been interested. I figure that a shorter adventure like that will be a nice transition after a hundred or so hours of Dragon Age.
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Hope everyone had a good Christmas. As usual I drank and ate too much, still am.
Anyway, Completed Halo Infinite. Really enjoyed it. A return to form. The campaign is very much like the older Halos on the whole. The atmosphere, aesthetics, music, level design all very Halo 1-3. The campaign is mainly, albeit not always, a linear experience. The open world part though added a new dimension. Being able to go anywhere with the grapple hook, and as the game progresses fly anywhere too. Plus the grapple is a really good fight mechanic addition. The ammo stations add a new dimension to it, freeing up weapon choice a bit more. Really worth investigating every Spartan Core as you really explore some great areas hidden away. Loved it. Probably my game of the year. And some really good boss fights.
Since I’ve moved onto Far Cry 6. Played probably 8 hours but really enjoying it. So good to be back on a tropical island as opposed to the boring map of Far Cry 5. Graphics are good on Series X, well the outdoor jungle-type areas. The map is massive. Anyway good Far Cry fun so far. The only thing I don’t like is the need for different ammo types. Takes away from the fun having to think about what ammo to use, which you can’t change on the fly so you’re stuck with your choice until you get to a work bench.
Halfway through Firewatch. I love these narrative games with good voice actors. Intriguing stuff.Also...I'm now knee deep in Dragon Age II. I couldn't help myself.
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Merry xmas to all.
Hope you had nice evening.
Im playing Spider Man and initially i was not very excited but the game is winning me over.
Its really like reading a spidy comic in the old days. Great stuff!
Also, i hawed Biomutant as a xmas night gift to myself.
For the first time I have gone dual-console! Although I am a gen behind - I picked up an Xbone S (disc version) off Facebook marketplace, fantastic condition, all cables, 2 controllers, £150. Only downside is it's the 500gb version (which only really has about 360gb of usable space - and so far I've only downloaded the blu-ray player and installed and patched GTA V (which came with) and I'm already down to just 260-something gb remaining.Eyeing up a 2tb external HD quickfast!
Have only really bought it for its 4K blu-ray capability and games wise the Forza Horizon games (FH3 onwards) and will pick up Resi Village, Crysis Trilogy, Alan Wake Remastered, and some old 360 games at some point (Dead Space 1&2, RDR1, Fuel, Prey). No interest in GamesPass/Gold etc.
Very nice unit though! Still getting to grips with how it all works.
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Nothing beats hawing a new console!
I need to share my pain with you guys,
I went to the shopping mall last week to buy xmas gifts and all that and went to a big tech store, looked at a shelve and...saw a Xbox X just there staring at me.
I was with my Mrs and i tried to start the indocrination but she gave me dat look and i lost my will power.
After spending nearly 500 eur on the S and the ssd drive i think i would also be getting a marriage crisis. :(
Phil - the One S can still play just about anything you want without any issues. I still use it when I travel. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.I think I'm getting close to being able to snag a Series X myself. They were available at the Best Buy nearest me a few days ago. Unfortunately, they didn't offer shipping and "closest to me" is still a 90 minute drive. Still, it's encouraging. As soon as I spot one it the wild it will be mine!
Dragon Age 2 is a much more limited experience than Origins. Characters and voice acting are still great of course, but something is just off with the world building. Probably because it basically takes place in one city the entire time. It's still fantastic fun though. I'm around halfway through and will definitely be finishing it.
Already ordered Dead Space 1&2, RDR1, Fuel and Prey off MusicMagpie :)
Finally making my way through Jedi: Fallen Order. Fell out of love with Star Wars games as soon as EA took over, it felt like they had lost their soul. However Fallen Order feels more like the Star Wars games I grew up with! Loving it so far, and I'm only a couple of hours in!
Happy new year everyone. Having made a good progress in denting my backlog significantly over the last 2 years I've now got even more games than I started with! The worst part is I buy games that have recently come out and then play something like Grow Home. Over the last month I boughtDemon's Souls
Rift Apart
Miles Morales
House of Ashes
Death Stranding
No Man's Sky
Hitman 3
and that's just physical discs.
I did platinum Rift Apart though.
Happy New Year everyone!Finished FC6, as you know (you can change ammo types through the weapon wheel) and started Dishonoured. I played Dishonoured 2 and really enjoyed it, but I'm finding Dishonoured 1 a bit boring. My brother assures me it gets better but I'm struggling to have any interest in the game at all.
Thought about getting Halo Infinite, but, as well as having to download the campaign as it's not on the disc, I'm worried that I won't be able to play the campaign should my Xbox live sub ever go. One of my subs will have to disappear once I retire and it will be the PS one I keep as that's my main console. My plan is to replay games once I am no longer gainfully employed and if I can't play Infinite campaign without a sub, then not sure I'll bother paying the money. I might wait until I can get a reasonably cheap second hand one.
Anyhoo, it's not like I don't have a huge backlog of unopened games to play, so I doubt I'll get bored without Infinite!
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Hope you had a great time these last days.
I shamefully started the year by hawing...Cyberpunk 2077.
It was on sale for 20 bucks , i have a Ps4 Pro and its heavily patched so i cracked and hawed it.
Adam is giving me a hard time since then.
I could have bought it for the series S which would surely run better but it was 35 eur and i was not paying more then the 24 eur that was on the Ps store.
I´ve been having a blast with Spider Man too. Such a great game it is.
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If you buy/own halo Infinite you won’t need gold or ultimate to download and play the campaign. I’ve played it through Ultimate but I might buy the game further down the line in a sale.
When do you retire by the way, do have you planned a date? I bet you can’t wait.
Hi RobI was sure I could change ammo type, but then I remember that I nearly always used armor piercing, which was done at the workbench, so I think now you might be right, it was just the fire mode that can be changed from the weapon wheel. Sorry about that! I always used armor piercing cos it pretty much covered every eventuality that I might come across. I'm quite lazy when it comes to changing fire mode/ammo/guns - I usually just can't be bothered! As long as I have a sniper, assault and short range (either powerful pistol or shotgun) then I'm a happy gal. in fact, the only supremo I ever used was the first one I got, never saw the point in the other ones.
Retirement's not for a few years yet (unless some extremely kind and generous person gives me a fairly large sum of money) but I'm the kind who thinks ahead a lot! And I absolutely cannot wait!
Thanks for the note on Infinite - looks like that may well go back on my list then!
