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Peanut · 05-14-2011, 05:49 PM

Just got Yakuza 4 and I'm hyped to play it, but the mandatory install is taking foreeeever. I'm sure it'll be worth it, though.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 05-14-2011, 08:54 PM

finally got Wii Sports Resort

*Turo602* · 05-16-2011, 10:58 AM

I ordered Mario Party 8 and Sports Mix for 65 bucks and I'm also getting Assassin's Creed Brotherhood for 30 bucks. Finally.

愛 · 05-17-2011, 09:47 AM

Picked up L.A. Noire this morning. Haven't played it yet, gonna go have some breakfast and get comfortable. I can see me playing this all day.

*JameO* · 05-17-2011, 11:51 AM

I just got LA NOIRE as well and I have yet to start it but wow, the map is huge! And I find out when I buy it that it is 3 discs? I can't wait to jump into this one!

Peanut · 05-17-2011, 10:02 PM

LA Noire. Really skeptical until I heard Rockstar North didn't actually develop it. It's a lot of fun and it's unique. The fact that there's a huge map is...dumb, because everything you're doing is based around very small specific set pieces and the city itself is just kinda...there for no reason. Anyone coming in looking for anything even remotely similar to a GTA is sh*t out of luck. Go get your lowest common denominator open world sandbox bullsh*t somewhere else, because this game has zero of it.

The game itself isn't amazing or anything, but the motionscan faces...oh my f*cking god. It's a revolution in video game acting, without question. The guys over at Remedy should really feel ashamed now.

*Powder* · 05-17-2011, 10:05 PM

My friend just bought me a Caanoo & I love it. The games it comes with are pretty rad, but of course the best part is emulation. Playing SNES, MAME, GB, GBA, etc. on a handheld is suuuuuper rad. Plus it plays tunes & movies, records audio, and has cool apps such as one that mimics a drawing tablet via a touchscreen & stylus.

*JameO* · 05-17-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

LA Noire. Really skeptical until I heard Rockstar North didn't actually develop it. It's a lot of fun and it's unique. The fact that there's a huge map is...dumb, because everything you're doing is based around very small specific set pieces and the city itself is just kinda...there for no reason. Anyone coming in looking for anything even remotely similar to a GTA is sh*t out of luck. Go get your lowest common denominator open world sandbox bullsh*t somewhere else, because this game has zero of it.

The game itself isn't amazing or anything, but the motionscan faces...oh my f*cking god. It's a revolution in video game acting, without question. The guys over at Remedy should really feel ashamed now.

Completely agree when people think its going to be a GTA spinoff. I think the whole detective part of it was actually done really well. One of the coolest yet simple things is that there is a log of the complete script that is said, incase you missed something a character said. Huge map is a waste like Peanut said, I have rarely gone out of a certain district, but still not too far into it. But I am impressed with the uniqueness it has. I feel the directions your partner offers while driving is a complete and utter waste, but that's just me. Now if they took away the whole GPS in corner completely, then it would have been cool to rely on directions but would have got annoying quick I am sure.

Patraw · 05-20-2011, 12:54 PM

Picked up a used, but complete, copy of the Playstation 2 True Crime: Streets of LA game for $1.89 + tax at a local thrift store the other day. The camera/controls could be better but it's a pretty decent GTA-lite type game.

*Brodie* · 05-20-2011, 10:49 PM

Been a bit, but I snagged Sonic Colors, Batman Brave & the Bold, and Spyborgs all for the Wii. Sonic is fantastic (what the ****?), Spyborgs is supposed to be awful (here's hoping), and I've played and enjoyed Batman previously.

I also picked up LA Noire, and its goddamn great.

Volvagia · 05-21-2011, 05:45 AM

Finally ordered Okamiden yesterday.

**Jester** · 05-21-2011, 05:03 PM

I found Justice League: Task Force for the SNES today at a flea market...I thought this was a Genesis exclusive title.

*oldmanwinters* · 05-21-2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

I found Justice League: Task Force for the SNES today at a flea market...I thought this was a Genesis exclusive title.

Umm... I never understood how Batman could beat up Superman and Darkseid. I'll admit, that I did at least have fun with this game... mixed with much frustration.

*PizzaPower* · 05-21-2011, 05:17 PM

just bought dragon age origins.

**Jester** · 05-21-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Umm... I never understood how Batman could beat up Superman and Darkseid. I'll admit, that I did at least have fun with this game... mixed with much frustration.

Or Green Arrow...my left thumb is killing me trying to pull off combos.

Oh, and by the by nice to see I'm not alone in my not being raptured today.

*Ninjinister* · 05-21-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

I found Justice League: Task Force for the SNES today at a flea market...I thought this was a Genesis exclusive title.

Nope, Genesis and SNES, and each version had different sprites and moves.

http://www.fenixware.net/fab/fab_gameCostume.asp?id=259

Both are pretty much s**t though.

RiddleOfRevenge · 05-21-2011, 06:19 PM

Diddy Kong Racing.
I used to have it, but I lost it, so I had to grab another copy off eBay. Got it for dead cheap, too.

AllTheDVDsWillBeMine! · 05-22-2011, 03:41 PM

Just purchased two games for the first time in over a year. Portal and Portal 2 on Steam. Currently downloading. Let you know what I think once they're done and I play through them a bit.

EDIT: Portal 1 finished and I got to Test Chamber 15, which stumped me, but it really is a great game. Really gets the brain working and of course, the writing is as sharp as a tack.

*Redeemer* · 05-23-2011, 06:13 AM

Got Battlefield BadCompany 2, pretty good game its really realistic in terms of shooting. Theres actaul bullet drop when using long range weapons, really impressive

Peanut · 05-23-2011, 09:22 AM

It's much better than the laser precision of something like the CoD games, but calling it "really realistic" is a huge stretch. You want realistic, go play ArmA.

05-14-2011, 08:54 PM	#5862
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	finally got Wii Sports Resort __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

05-16-2011, 10:58 AM	#5863
Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	I ordered Mario Party 8 and Sports Mix for 65 bucks and I'm also getting Assassin's Creed Brotherhood for 30 bucks. Finally. __________________

05-17-2011, 11:51 AM	#5865
JameO Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,753	I just got LA NOIRE as well and I have yet to start it but wow, the map is huge! And I find out when I buy it that it is 3 discs? I can't wait to jump into this one! __________________ "Lie, Cheat & Steal, Atleast I'm Honest"

05-20-2011, 12:54 PM	#5869
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Picked up a used, but complete, copy of the Playstation 2 True Crime: Streets of LA game for $1.89 + tax at a local thrift store the other day. The camera/controls could be better but it's a pretty decent GTA-lite type game. __________________

05-20-2011, 10:49 PM	#5870
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Been a bit, but I snagged Sonic Colors, Batman Brave & the Bold, and Spyborgs all for the Wii. Sonic is fantastic (what the ****?), Spyborgs is supposed to be awful (here's hoping), and I've played and enjoyed Batman previously. I also picked up LA Noire, and its goddamn great. __________________ Stupendous Monster

05-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#5861
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Just got Yakuza 4 and I'm hyped to play it, but the mandatory install is taking foreeeever. I'm sure it'll be worth it, though.

05-17-2011, 09:47 AM	#5864
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Picked up L.A. Noire this morning. Haven't played it yet, gonna go have some breakfast and get comfortable. I can see me playing this all day.

05-17-2011, 10:02 PM	#5866
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	LA Noire. Really skeptical until I heard Rockstar North didn't actually develop it. It's a lot of fun and it's unique. The fact that there's a huge map is...dumb, because everything you're doing is based around very small specific set pieces and the city itself is just kinda...there for no reason. Anyone coming in looking for anything even remotely similar to a GTA is sht out of luck. Go get your lowest common denominator open world sandbox bullsht somewhere else, because this game has zero of it. The game itself isn't amazing or anything, but the motionscan faces...oh my fcking god. It's a revolution in video game acting, without question. The guys over at Remedy should really* feel ashamed now.

05-17-2011, 10:05 PM	#5867
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	My friend just bought me a Caanoo & I love it. The games it comes with are pretty rad, but of course the best part is emulation. Playing SNES, MAME, GB, GBA, etc. on a handheld is suuuuuper rad. Plus it plays tunes & movies, records audio, and has cool apps such as one that mimics a drawing tablet via a touchscreen & stylus.

05-21-2011, 05:45 AM	#5871
Volvagia Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 195	Finally ordered Okamiden yesterday.

05-21-2011, 05:03 PM	#5872
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I found Justice League: Task Force for the SNES today at a flea market...I thought this was a Genesis exclusive title. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-21-2011, 05:17 PM	#5874
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	just bought dragon age origins. __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

05-21-2011, 06:19 PM	#5877
RiddleOfRevenge Random Punk Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern Ireland. Posts: 38	Diddy Kong Racing. I used to have it, but I lost it, so I had to grab another copy off eBay. Got it for dead cheap, too. __________________

05-22-2011, 03:41 PM	#5878
AllTheDVDsWillBeMine! Thug Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 52	Just purchased two games for the first time in over a year. Portal and Portal 2 on Steam. Currently downloading. Let you know what I think once they're done and I play through them a bit. EDIT: Portal 1 finished and I got to Test Chamber 15, which stumped me, but it really is a great game. Really gets the brain working and of course, the writing is as sharp as a tack. Last edited by AllTheDVDsWillBeMine!; 05-22-2011 at 11:02 PM.

05-23-2011, 06:13 AM	#5879
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	Got Battlefield BadCompany 2, pretty good game its really realistic in terms of shooting. Theres actaul bullet drop when using long range weapons, really impressive __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

05-23-2011, 09:22 AM	#5880
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	It's much better than the laser precision of something like the CoD games, but calling it "really realistic" is a huge stretch. You want realistic, go play ArmA.