Most Anticipated Games of 2009

[Mecha Cow]

Until Street Fighter IV comes out.

[LeoNerdo]

Stuff I can think of off the top of my head:

Madworld
The Conduit
Ghostbusters
Legends of Wrestlemania
Mafia II - hoooooly crap i want this, the first one was awesome
the re-released Mario Tennis
new TMNT Fighter - prolly get it no matter what lol
Fatal Frame IV - if it ever comes to the states

thats all i can think of

[Barkworm]

I've recently read a SFIV preview in which it was mentioned that both the PS3 and the 360 version control HORRIBLY with the d-pads AND analog sticks. I really want this game but I'm not willing to spend a ton of money on those Mad Catz controllers...

[Dr. Doom]

Damn, I don't need to be hearing that. I did wanna get a fightpad though.

[Barkworm]

By the way, the preview was in the latest issue of German Gamepro. I just realized that I didn't post a source.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I've recently read a SFIV preview in which it was mentioned that both the PS3 and the 360 version control HORRIBLY with the d-pads AND analog sticks. I really want this game but I'm not willing to spend a ton of money on those Mad Catz controllers...

You should have known that going in. The D-Pads on the current-gen systems are all terrible. They can't use Nintendo's design because of patents, and they can't use Sega's because of licensing, so we get suck with half-ass mushy pads with no diagonals (PlayStation) or a rigid chunk of plastic that can't do diagonal or rotational movement worth a damn (Xbox 360). Third party PC controllers are better, and that's just sad. The classic controller is decent for fighters, but no fighter will ever come there.

If you want to play a fighting game (2D or 3D) worth a damn, at least get one of those new wireless Street Fighter pads. Otherwise, you're going to get walked on.

[Peanut]

Here's the thing, people whine like little f*cking babies about this kind of thing. Fighting game fans are probably the most obnoxious assholes in all of games, and it's because of the god damn pads thing. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm fine playing a fighting game with a stick or a kinda sh*tty pad, because I'm not going to be counting frames or trying to pull off some kind of huge combo, anyways.

None of my friends are huge into fighting games, and neither am I, so a regular old gamepad works just fine for everybody. And why even attempt to play a fighting game online? Aside from lag, people own arcade sticks that have pre-recordable buttons, made for tapping in an extremely difficult combo and then pressing a single button to unleash at at their will. Seriously, who wants to deal with sh*t like that?

If you're not going to be competing in a tournament, buying any of the super over-priced arcade sticks is nothing short of retarded.

[Ninjinister]

I'm a big fighting game fan, but I don't go apescat like any of the hardcore players. I don't buy joysticks to play the game with, I don't memorize long-ass combos, I don't even watch combo videos. Hell, when given the option, I still use one button Fatalities in Mortal Kombat. I play because I enjoy the game (as well as the martial arts that may be represented within).

[愛]

Originally Posted by Peanut

If you're not going to be competing in a tournament, buying any of the super over-priced arcade sticks is nothing short of retarded.

Well, the counter-argument of that is, basically, if you really love movies, you'd want to get the best equipment for the best experience right? You'd go out and buy a big 1080p TV with a Blu-ray player, right? Of course, this isn't always the case, but it's the right assumption. The same applies here. It's a hobby for people to play fighting games, and to get the best experience, they need the right equipment. Calling them annoying assholes because they want the best experience isn't the way to go.

However, if they are whiney about it (I know these people), and blame their lack of skill on the controller, then they deserve it. After all, it's just a game.

[Dr. Doom]

Me, I can't use a joystick for fighting games at all.

IGN reviewed the FightPad somewhat favorably, though.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Ai

Well, the counter-argument of that is, basically, if you really love movies, you'd want to get the best equipment for the best experience right? You'd go out and buy a big 1080p TV with a Blu-ray player, right? Of course, this isn't always the case, but it's the right assumption. The same applies here. It's a hobby for people to play fighting games, and to get the best experience, they need the right equipment. Calling them annoying assholes because they want the best experience isn't the way to go.

However, if they are whiney about it (I know these people), and blame their lack of skill on the controller, then they deserve it. After all, it's just a game.

Worst example ever? I think so.

[Storm Wolf]

I just got this months Game Informer...man it's pretty thin.

The Witcher: Rise of the white wolf sounded decent and the graphics looked good. Anyone played the previous PC game?

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena peaked my interest. I really took a liking to the first one...even tho I had rather low expectations of it.

I'm actually at a loss for my next big game purchase. I've beaten Fable II and was thinking of getting Left 4 Dead.

Any Suggestions? (Sorry...I'm much to lazy to go back thru all those pages.)

[愛]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Worst example ever? I think so.

You know I'm right.

[Barkworm]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Here's the thing, people whine like little f*cking babies about this kind of thing. Fighting game fans are probably the most obnoxious assholes in all of games, and it's because of the god damn pads thing. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm fine playing a fighting game with a stick or a kinda sh*tty pad, because I'm not going to be counting frames or trying to pull off some kind of huge combo, anyways.

This is all true but in the preview I posted about it was mentioned that even basic special moves (like fireballs) were almost impossible to pull off. And that is lame.

[Peanut]

I don't see how that could even be remotely possible. Fireballs are the easiest move to pull off in SF, or any fighting game, it's the same movement as Scorpion's teleport attack in UMK3, yet I could pull that off without a hitch every single time, using either analog or the pad. How about fireballs in either of the two versions of SFII on XBLA? Both extremely easy to pull off.

If the game even remotely resembles any kind of fighting game, IN ANY WAY, it's not going to be "almost impossible" to pull off a fireball. I'll chalk it up, once again, to fighting game elitists and their need to whack off all over arcade sticks.

Specifically, 1up had a SFIV game night last week, and when asked if it was possible to play effectively with a gamepad, the answer was yes. It's just that fighting game fans and serious players should probably invest in a stick.

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by Peanut

I don't see how that could even be remotely possible. Fireballs are the easiest move to pull off in SF, or any fighting game, it's the same movement as Scorpion's teleport attack in UMK3, yet I could pull that off without a hitch every single time, using either analog or the pad. How about fireballs in either of the two versions of SFII on XBLA? Both extremely easy to pull off.

If the game even remotely resembles any kind of fighting game, IN ANY WAY, it's not going to be "almost impossible" to pull off a fireball. I'll chalk it up, once again, to fighting game elitists and their need to whack off all over arcade sticks.

Specifically, 1up had a SFIV game night last week, and when asked if it was possible to play effectively with a gamepad, the answer was yes. It's just that fighting game fans and serious players should probably invest in a stick.

That's right, I do remember hearing that the standard controller was supposed to work quite well.

[prescribeddrone]

GOD OF WAR 3
Final Fantasy 13
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Marvel Ultimate Alliance II: Fusion
TMNT?

And there's a Wolverine game coming out? Let's hope its good! The PS2 version was pretty decent (I got it for 5 bucks) but c'mon they can do better on the new systems.

[The Stryker]

What PS2 version?

You better not be talking about Wolverine's Revenge.

[prescribeddrone]

Originally Posted by Stryker

What PS2 version?

You better not be talking about Wolverine's Revenge.

Thats what I mean. Where you can uses his senses. I hope they keep that feature.

[The Stryker]

I'm sorry to break it to you, but that game was terrible.