The VG Section Gamer's Club

[Peanut]

So, this is an idea Ai and myself have been kicking around for awhile now, well over a month. Obviously, the majority of us in here are good friends, and we all enjoy discussing games together. What we propose is a kind of "Book of the Month" club, except for games!

We'll all choose a game, hopefully something that everyone can get a hold of. We'll keep the choices limited, nothing next-gen, nothing too pricey, so that if someone needs to go get it, they may be able to pick it up at EB for a couple bucks used.

After we all agree on a game, we'll decide on some time frames. Say we choose OoT as a game, we'll come up with something such as, "Beat the Deku Tree" and depending on the task at hand, lets say in a day or two for this particular task, then we'll all come back and discuss it. Hopefully, not only will this bring about some intelligent discussion about the game itself, but maybe even how we perceive the game, or game making in general. It'll also give us a chance to go back and play games some people may have missed, or just not tried out in the first place.

So, is anyone up for this? I think it'll be a great way to further bring our little community in this section together, and maybe get some genuine discussion going on. If we get enough people, we'll all brainstorm some game ideas and pick our first game to play!

[愛]

You know I'm in. It was our idea! I have a big library of older games. Just bring it on.

[Dinny]

Haha! Very good idea!

[Cure]

The only systems I have are Wii and 360. I traded in my PS2 to afford a Wii...........so.....am I in?

[愛]

You can probably still play older games on the VC. We got'cha covered.

[Cure]

You can probably still play older games on the VC. We got'cha covered.

Cool. Thanks, homie.

[Spitfire]

If I had more time on my hands this would actually be pretty fun. I used to do this with movies. We'd all hop into an AIM chat and watch a movie that was on cable*Or we all had on DVD* and talk about it while we were watching it.

[Jo Dawn]

Wow, this sounds a rather cool idea. If I had more time on my hands I'd participate (and who knows, I may be able to pop in and out of here a bit, heh.) But I'll definitely fill my brother in on this. He'll love it.

[Peanut]

The only systems I have are Wii and 360. I traded in my PS2 to afford a Wii...........so.....am I in?

We'll try out some multi-platform stuff too, man. Not just exclusives. That way a bunch of people can play the same game, despite what console they have.

And as for people with time constraints, we're definitely willing to work that out as well. Like I said, we'll put time frames on stuff, but not super strict ones. To go back to my OoT reference, if people were busy, we could put out a more generalized time where we should all be done. Say a week to finish the Deku Tree and Hyrule Castle. Even though some people will blow through that part in an hour in a single day, we want everyone to be involved. And it isn't like people who finish early can't discuss what they've already been through, right?

I think this is a great idea, and one that I'd like to see get picked up. There more people in it, the better, so even if you feel you might have some time constraints, test it out anyways.

[Barkworm]

Sounds great! I just can't promise that I'll be there all the time. Maybe I can be a part-time member?

[Voltron]

I want to recommend Q-Bert

[Ra]

Hey, sounds entertainning. I'll probably be like Jo and pop in now and then. Partly due to school and partly due to my lack of experince with games (I've played so little compaired to everyone else on here). Sounds great though *nods*

[Dinny]

Maybe everyone should post the 20 favourite games that they own (I know there have been many threads about this) and see which games appear the most so we can start with something that most people already have and enjoy?

[Barkworm]

Sounds good to me.

[OA]

This sounds like a cool idea...I'd definately like to participate as time allows...should be fun

[Mecha Cow]

This is a great idea. I don't have the biggest collection of games and I don't always have time for gaming, but I'll join when circumstances allow it.

[April]

Oh, you two are so witty. It's a great idea! :D

[XERO]

Do ROMS count?

[ThirdMarioBro]

I'll do my best to keep up. :)

[Peanut]

Do ROMS count?

Hey, man. However you want to play along is fine with me!

Anyways, everyone should probably list off some games they'd like to try out with this.

[愛]

I'm down with any Zelda game. I own them all. Any Metroid game. Have all of those, too.

I just think we should start with Ocarina of Time, because, well....you know. Almost the best game ever? Probably? And I know everyone has it. I can have that junx done in 5 hours. SPEED RUN!

[ThirdMarioBro]

I've got it on N64, GameCube collector's disc, and a GameCube two pack, but I won't play the two pack because it's signed by most of the staff.

Any challenge you want in Ocarina. Hit me.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I'm not sure if I'll have the time but I'll give it a try. I'll probably end up doing every other game but it sounds like fun.

[Mecha Cow]

My Zelda Collector's Disc doesn't work on my sh*tty 50Hz TV, so I'd have to take my 'Cube downstairs, and I am lazy. I'll sit this one out.

[Cure]

Looks like I'm buying this on Wii.

[Peanut]

Well we don't have to do OoT. We're just mentioning games. What games would you guys like to try out?

[Cure]

How about a game that's really good, but kinda obscure? Like, Beyond Good and Evil, or Viva Pinata?

[Peanut]

Viva Pinata is too new and not everyone has a 360. Even though the game is dirt cheap now.

If we go obscure, one I'd like to try out is Psychonauts. It's on Xbox and PS2, and the both versions are BC with their bigger brothers.

My dream pick would be Shadow of the Colossus for PS2. That game is perfect for this type of thing and everyone would have their own stories about how they bested each Colossus.

Another choice for me would be Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. It's available for about $5 on every single platform, and it's terrific.

[愛]

I am so down for both SotC and PoP. I own both, and they're both amazing games.

[Mecha Cow]

I'm down for PoP. Maybe this will be the kick in the ass I need to finish it.

[Jed]

I'd be up for this, but I wouldn't have tons of time between work and friends so I'd be more like a part time member? I agree on PoP, purely because I haven't played any of the new three and I've been looking for an excuse to buy the trilogy pack for PS2.

[Cure]

Yeah, PoP or Psychonauts would get my vote.

[Dinny]

Shadow of the Colossus gets a "f*ck yes!" from me. Perfect way to start this sort of thing because of the format of the game, its popularity and sheer awesomeness.

A surprisingly large amount of people don't have OoT so I guess that's out of the question now... How many people own consoles from before the last generation? I ask because with older and generally shorter games the tasks could simply be to complete the game...

[Duke]

I don't know if I could always keep up with the time constraints (it really depends on how long we have to do each task or beat each game). I have a full time job now and have been talking year round classes as I work towards my MBA. So with that and other real life factors, I don't have near the time I used to have for video games. In some ways its kind of sad. But I will definitely give this a shot. Plus I'd be okay with pretty much any game for any system. If I don't already own it, I'd be more than willing to pick up a copy. I think PoP or SotC would work great for this but I'd also be up for OoT too. Really whatever game gets selected will work for me.

Also should I be embarassed I don't really know what Psychonauts is?

[Peanut]

Also should I be embarassed I don't really know what Psychonauts is?

Not really. No one really knew what it was. Quiet release, little marketing, critically acclaimed. That old chestnut.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Is there any way we could pick like 2 or 3 at a time. That way if you guys started out on a PS2(which I dont have) game and then next week did a GC game, I would have some time to find a copy of the GC game. I live 30 minutes away from the closest EB so I can't jst go there wheever I want. This way I can plan ahead and have enough time to get the game.

[Peanut]

We were planning on giving everyone a week to get the game once we picked it, anyways. Like I said, this isn't going to be rushed.

[愛]

I think it would work better if we treated it like a book club and kept the video games retro. Newer games naturally cost more, so it would be easier on everyone's wallet to play older games.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Yeah, good call. I got time, but I sure don't have much money to spend around. I set aside money in my gaming budget the releases I know I'm getting, and leave some over for the random screwball purchase, but it isn't much. Keeping this mostly retro would be much easier on my pocketbook.

[Barkworm]

The last couple of suggestions all sound great too me but PoP gets my vote.

[Peanut]

Are we agreed on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, then?

I think it would work better if we treated it like a book club and kept the video games retro. Newer games naturally cost more, so it would be easier on everyone's wallet to play older games.

Which is why I mentioned not playing any next-gen stuff in my initial post? GOD! F*cking n00bs!

[愛]

I was reaffirming, dick, since everyone was complaining about money issues. Go jump off a building and get your misery over with.

[XERO]

Since nobody has the balls to say it, I will.

Battletoads.

[Cure]

I think Prince of Persia it is.

[Peanut]

Sounds good! Everyone who wants to participate, throw your name in. Once we see how many people we've got, we'll decide how we're going to do this.

[Dinny]

Is it PoP or retro or Battletoads..? When will the madness stop?!

[Peanut]

Well since so many people were into PoP, we'll go with that one. Easily accessible to anyone who owns a console in the last generation, easy to find and cheap to boot.

Maybe we'll do Battletoads another time. I have no doubt we'll be digging into some 8 and 16-bit games somewhere along the line.

[Duke]

PoP:SoT sounds great, so definitely count me in.

Question: Will PoP:SoT work on my 360 or will I have to get out my original X-Box?

[Peanut]

It's BC, baby! That's why it's such a good choice.

[Cure]

I'll head to GameStop tomorrow.

EDIT: With BC games, I just pop it into the 360 and it does the rest?

[Peanut]

I'll head to GameStop tomorrow.

EDIT: With BC games, I just pop it into the 360 and it does the rest?

Yes, indeed. I think PoP:SoT was one of the added ones, so you'll probably need to download the update for about 10 seconds. Other than that, you're good to go.

[愛]

I'm in for Sands of Time. No doubt.

[Duke]

It's BC, baby! That's why it's such a good choice.Great! Since the whole point of this is to play through (or replay in a lot of people's case) the game in its entirety, I have no reason to go dig out the brick.

[Jed]

I'm in, but I'll need to order it online so it'll be a few days before I get it. Anyone with a PAL PS2 can get the trilogy boxset for €15 off www.play.com.

[Leogeddon]

hey, can I join this clan? I love video games. <3
i own Mario Party 8 and i finally unlocked half of the buyable things and blooper.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I'll join in if I can find a copy of PoP:SoT.

[Barkworm]

Count me in!

[Mecha Cow]

If I can find the time, I'm in, sure.

[Mr. Snackpants]

What consoles is PoP:SoT on besides Xbox?

I'm down. I'll e able to go to EB tomorrow so hopefully it is there. This will also be a good way to build a library of good games that I missed.

[Barkworm]

It's also on Game Cube and PS2.

[Peanut]

Not being able to find/afford a copy of PoP:SoT isn't an excuse! PERIOD! If anyone uses that as an excuse, I'll know you're lying, and we will no longer be friends.

[Dinny]

Not being able to find/afford a copy of PoP:SoT isn't an excuse! PERIOD! If anyone uses that as an excuse, I'll know you're lying, and we will no longer be friends.

What about lazy asses? I mean, I have it but... it's all the way over there...

[Jed]

I ordered mine last night so should be here sometime next week:D

[Mr. Snackpants]

2 EBs...no Sands of Time, but plenty of the other PoP games.

How long 'til this begins again?

[Peanut]

Whenever anyone who wants in is ready to go.

[Mecha Cow]

Is there a specific challenge or anything?

[愛]

I'll probably start sometime tomorrow. I should get a little bit into the game. We should set a checkpoint and a time frame.

[Cure]

Since this is a long term kinda thing, shouldn't someone sticky it? Just a suggestion.....

[Peanut]

Probably. I just never mentioned it because we have so many damn stickies in this section already. I hate it when a section is so filled with stickies you have to scroll to see new threads, but that's just me.

[Jed]

Has anyone else started yet? I got my trilogy set in the mail this morning and I couldn't wait to play it so I started after work. I'm nearly 20% through it.

[Peanut]

Has anyone else started yet? I got my trilogy set in the mail this morning and I couldn't wait to play it so I started after work. I'm nearly 20% through it.

Damn it! I guess I'll start tomorrow after work.

How are you enjoying it so far?

[ThirdMarioBro]

Probably. I just never mentioned it because we have so many damn stickies in this section already. I hate it when a section is so filled with stickies you have to scroll to see new threads, but that's just me.

On that topic, I'm considering un-stickying the "Rate the game" thread. It's rarely posted in, and people can just bring it up whenever they need it. What do you think?

[Jed]

How are you enjoying it so far?

The acrobatics are really good, it's very like new Tomb Raider but a lot of stuff is done better like the pole swinging. I don't like the combat because all you need to do is vault over an enemy and you can kill them with three hits, but then when you fight a boss they can be really hard to even hit and take long enough to kill as it is (bearing in mind the only one I've fought so far is the Prince's Dad).

Even though I've been playing next gen games for a year now the graphics still look pretty good, especially by last gen standards.

Is it just me or does the sound seem off sometimes? One minute it'll be really loud then the next minute I can't hear what the characters are even saying.

[Peanut]

The acrobatics are really good, it's very like new Tomb Raider but a lot of stuff is done better like the pole swinging.

That's probably because the new Tomb Raider borrows heavily from PoP, and really Tomb Raider has always borrowed from PoP.

As for boss fights, don't worry. SoT doesn't have any besides what you listed.

[Barkworm]

Oooh, don't forget the last boss (which is a complete joke)!

[Peanut]

Oooh, don't forget the last boss (which is a complete joke)!

Indeed. But that turned out to be very un-boss like. That's another reason why I think Two Thrones is so much better. Some of those bosses were great, even though they were still few and far between.

[Barkworm]

The first and the last boss were completely awesome. The ones in between ... not so much.

EDIT: To bring Mecha's question up again, is there any specific challenge or do we just run through?

[Cure]

The only challenge I could think of would be to like, get all the health upgrades.

[Cure]

Man, I've forgotten how cool this game is; everything from the fighting to the story telling. He asks "Shall I continue?" when you pause the game! That's so cool (of course, now we know who he's REALLY talking to, thanks to Two Thrones). I haven't gotten the Dagger of Time yet, but yeah, this game is hella fun.

[Peanut]

I'm gonna start this afternoon. We should all start on it this weekend.

[愛]

Yeah, I should start it sometime this weekend. I kept putting it off.

[Mecha Cow]

I'm out, by the way. I don't have the time right now.

[Peanut]

I'm out, by the way. I don't have the time right now.

Between the massage parlor and all that gay anal sex, I don't know who could!

[Mecha Cow]

I get a little lonely sometimes, don't judge me.

[Jed]

How far is everyone else in PoP? I'm about 60% through it, a little over 3 hours heading to the baths to meet up with the girl, whatever her name is. I like the game but I think it's way too easy.

[Peanut]

Her name is Farah (sp?) and yeah, it is easy, but the difficulty isn't what the game is about. And also, don't worry, the end of the game requires you to perform the most elaborate and complicated platforming in the entire game...without the dagger of time.

[Barkworm]

That last part is godly. It looks great, too.

[Jed]

Finished it tonight, the second last fight was frustrating because a ton of guys just kept appearing who block everything you do for ages. The last fight was a total joke though.

[Barkworm]

I can't imagine why they made the last fight so lame. It's just not a worthy ending to this game.