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[Peanut]

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

As for Bioshock.....SWEET MOTHER OF CHRIST. The demo was fu*king amazing. I loved every minute of it, and actually forgot I was playing a demo by the time it ended. It just sucks you in. I'm glad I didn't play it at E3. The noise would have ruined the mood. Its just so different from everything else.

I'm flat broke after paying off Metroid, but I know what my next purchase is.

What did you think was the coolest part? I have to say, when the back half of the plane comes crashing into that tunnel and all the water starts pouring in, then the glass starts cracking everywhere and water starts to spray everywhere, I was giddy with excitement. When that projector screen drops and you get your first look at Rapture is pretty insane, too.

And how about those creepy moments? That crazy lady...talking to her dead "baby" in the carriage? Or the little sister, singing her cute little song while stabbing a corpse in the head over and over again? Christ. Gives me the creeps.

Probably one of the greatest demo's I've ever played.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Well, this fall is easily the greatest lineup in all of video game history, and its all coming in waves. I'll honestly have to Christmas some of it (like a PS3) if I hope to have any money left over to spend on gifts for others this year, because I like to give people the expensive sh*t. I've mostly paid off some fall orders this Summer, but otherwise I've done little else but play Gears, Guitar Hero and a lot of downloadable games.

There's also a new local tournament scene here in town and we get together twice a month (like fifty+ people) at a local arcade to play Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Smash Melee, a variety of Mario Karts, Halo 2, and various Street Fighter/Soul Calibur games while pigging our on local pizza. Nice place, and fun for multiplayer gaming and talking about upcoming multiplayer stuff (mostly Brawl). Other than that, Xbox Live and friends.

I did sell my GameCube copy of Resident Evil 4 for the Wii version (which kicks major ass) and The Bigs for Wii. I went back and played Jungle Beat again, and gained a better appreciation for it.



Right now I'm playing Metroid Zero Mission again, Wave Race 64 on the VC, and the bioshock demo.

[raphael_is_cool]

I've recently just got my internet connection working wirelessly (my Xbox 360 is a long way from the router) so I've been playing a variety of games:

Crackdown, Gears of War, TMNT Arcade, Bomberman Live and Burnout: Revenge mostly. And sometimes Lego Star Wars II, if I can be bothered to get my achievements all back (long story). I might start playing some Halo 2 but I just don't get the time and my stupid friend, who I play with a lot and only recently got a 360 having never had an Xbox, doesn't own it.

If anyone wants to hook up for some playtime, my gamertag is: Hot Heart

[Cure]

Best moment for me was seeing the Big Daddy tear that dude up! It was great. Now I'm off to Philly.

[Mecha Cow]

I borrowed a PS2 from a friend of my brother's and I'm currently playing through Metal Gear Solid 2 again. It hasn't aged too greatly, but it's still fun. Let's see if I can actually make sense of the story this time.

Before that I played MGS3, which is easily the best of the series, mainly because of the improved mechanics and because it doesn't spend as much time masturbating over its own story. The camouflage and stamina systems are pretty much pointless though.

Also slowly making my way through Pokemon Diamond and I'm still addicted to Elite Beat Agents.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Bioshock is indeed a great demo. It was soo good looking and the water was just amazing. Anyone know about how long this game is? Becasue as great a game as it is going to be, it doesn't seem like it will have much replay value. I'll play through it once and that will be the end of it. So unless it's long game i'll probably just rent it.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I've been playing NCAA Football '08 and Madden '08(after I go get it in a few minutes). Some Guitar Hero II here and there as well. Next week I'll be playing some Metroid. Other than that it's been a boring summer.

[愛]

Man, I've been on a VG CRAZE lately. I've beaten FF8, FF9, Earthbound, and I'm currently working on FFXII and Breath of Fire.

Yeah, old school!

[Peanut]

I've heard numbers all over the board. From 8 to 15 to 25 hours. I think we may have to wait for some reviews to find out for sure.

[Janus Prospero]

I just got Forza Motorsport 2. I'm not usually one for realistic racing games. I much prefer the arcade feel of Need for Speed, where I can corner at 100 mph, so it took me a while to get used to. Still, the game is fun and absolutely gorgeous. I also love the sheer volume of vehicles.

The variety of races is a bit of a double edged sword. For one I think it's kind of cool that they have races for different types of cars, but it really makes upgrading not as useful as it could be, I think. I mean why spend a lot of money tricking out your favorite car when you can only use it in 2 races per level.

I also miss being chased by the cops.


I also downloaded the Stranglehold demo. The game plays a bit of a glorified Max Payne 2. There is a lot of variety you can do in making stylish kills, which really makes the game fun. Plus, Chow Yun-Fat is totally bad ass. Can not wait for this.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I got the new Madden '08. Nothing special really. I always try to resist buying it because I like the college game better, but every year I break down.

[Ecto Jedi]

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

I borrowed a PS2 from a friend of my brother's and I'm currently playing through Metal Gear Solid 2 again. It hasn't aged too greatly, but it's still fun.

Why do you say that?

Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

Let's see if I can actually make sense of the story this time.

I've given up trying to make sense of Metal Gear Solid 2.

[cowabunga14]

I'm currently playing Okami, Bully, and Tony Hawk's Underground on GBA.

[Barkworm]

Originally Posted by Ecto Jedi

Why do you say that?

Have you played it recently?

Originally Posted by Ecto Jedi

I've given up trying to make sense of Metal Gear Solid 2.

I think it's actually not that hard to make sense of the story, the problem is that it's utter horsesh*t.

[Mecha Cow]

Why do you say that?

Try going back to MGS2 after playing MGS3. The controls and mechanics are very rigid and the graphics don't hold up as well.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I think it's actually not that hard to make sense of the story, the problem is that it's utter horsesh*t.

DING DING DING DING DING DING!

[Dr. Doom]

I just have to play through it again, and then sit there for like an hour thinking bout it, and it'll make sense. But then I'll just sorta forget about it days later cause it's so complicated. It's still a great game, though.

[Barkworm]

But that's the point! You beat it, sit around, think about it, actually understand it and then you think: "Wow! What a bunch of crap!" I still like the game but next time I play it, I'll skip the final codec dialogue.

[Dr. Doom]

3 is no doubt my favorite in the series, though, if only because Ocelot is such a brilliant character.

[愛]

I got myself a 360 with the HD for $200 off Amazon! You're the best buddy ever, Peanut.