Vidja Games

[Babs]

I thought I'd make this thread anyway, because the other one is for smoking while playing, so this isn't related to hookah. I was wondering what kind of games people here enjoyed (of course of the video variety...) I myself prefer RPGs like Zelda, anything by Squaresoft/Square Enix, and of course some Mario (because who doesn't play Mario...) Here we can just talk about anything video game related.

I got into gaming REALLY late...junior year of high school, to be specific. Late junior year. My first game was Kingdom Hearts, because my group of friends were OBSESSED with Square Enix, and KH was their fave, so that explains my gaming interests. The really late part also explains why I have so few consoles. I have an old, phatty PS2 (thinking about getting a PS3 later on, so I can play my FFVII that I got on eBay), a black Wii, and a DS Lite (by far my FAVORITE DS model.) I have an R4 for that so I can pretty much play any game for the DS, except now roms are kinda lacking since it's more than frowned upon... =/ I WOULD really like to find all the professor layton roms. I only played the first one. Oh, and I also like Sims lol. I haven't played in a while, but I have the old Sims Deluxe Edition, SIms 2 (and most EPs) and Sims 3 (no EPs.) Oh andddd, I have American McGee's Alice which I think is FANTASTIC, but I wasn't able to get very far because my computer died. I gotta start it up again now that I have a new one.

Right now, I'm playing Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, as I said in the other thread. Someone recommended Castlevania to me and I let google help me decide which one of them to play first. I actually got it a long time ago, but the magnet thing confused the crap out of me at first for some reason, and I just took it up again a few days ago, and figured it out really fast lol.

Sooo yeah! What kinda games do you guys and gals like? Edited May 5, 2011 by Babs

[Babs]

Crap, it won't let me edit again.

Just wanted to add that I also bought my friend's GBA for 3 bucks, so I have that too, but i haven't tried anything on it. When I played KH: Chain of Memories, I played that on my NDS.

I've also played some pokemon. I have Diamond and SoulSilver, none of the old ones. I beat Diamond but SS is kinda on a hiatus right now because I got stuck on the Dragon gym with no good ice pokemon, which is how I was planning to beat it. And training that stupid Swinub thing on the surrounding Gravelers is a pain in the butt.

[method]

i only play fps pc games , Delta Force Black Hawk Down and Counter Strike Source ... but on a semi-pro level [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/blum1.gif[/img]


nothing at the moment tho , due to blocked ports at uni Edited May 5, 2011 by method

[Babs]

[quote name='method' timestamp='1304607266' post='508400']
i only play fps pc games , Delta Force Black Hawk Down and Counter Strike Source ... but on a semi-pro level [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/blum1.gif[/img]


nothing at the moment tho , due to blocked ports at uni
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Argh, that sucks about the blocked ports.

When I went to a school out of town, I was able to play games. Though I couldn't do it on a wireless connection, I had to be plugged in. I played Maple Story for a while (don't judge...) until I got to like level 50 and then it just took a wicked long time to level so I stopped.

I always wanted to try WoW, but there is no way I'm paying for a game on a monthly basis, that's just lame. So I tried Runes of Magic, but I got really confused. I was on n00b island, whatever it was, and I couldn't figure out what to do/how to get out, so I uninstalled it =/

[Arcane]

[quote name='Babs' timestamp='1304606203' post='508397']
Sooo yeah! What kinda games do you guys and gals like?
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Board games.

[Coyote]

i don't play video games really. But I can sit there and watch the boys play them for hours. Sometimes I'll play GTA or Gran Turismo...

[EvansLight]

Hello, My name is Corey, and I'm a Nerd....

It does feel good to say it out loud I play anything and everything. The range of games I like is quite large, from COD to Viva Pinata. Ran a few gaming clans in my days, and competed in a couple competitions.

Once I have a decent income again, actually going to be starting another gaming community up. They aren't cheap to run ;P

[MichaelLCP]

All about the xbox. Anything! COD, halo you name it. If anyone wants to play my GT is "LostCompanion"

[method]

[quote name='EvansLight' timestamp='1304645639' post='508471']

Once I have a decent income again, actually going to be starting another gaming community up. They aren't cheap to run ;P
[/quote]

pretty cheap when u have sponsors and players with 'power' who wants to join u , just to get the tag ;-)

[Arcane]

[quote name='method' timestamp='1304607266' post='508400']
i only play fps pc games , Delta Force Black Hawk Down and Counter Strike Source ... but on a semi-pro level [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/blum1.gif[/img]


nothing at the moment tho , due to blocked ports at uni
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what's "semi-pro"?

[Zildjian]

[quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1304705428' post='508552']


what's "semi-pro"?
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JACKIE MOOOOON!!!



I played wow for 6 years, been gaming my whole life and never will stop. the lady i marry better be a gamer herself or have her own hobbies cuz its something ill never give up. and nerds unite, we run dis bitch

[method]

[quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1304705428' post='508552']
[quote name='method' timestamp='1304607266' post='508400']
i only play fps pc games , Delta Force Black Hawk Down and Counter Strike Source ... but on a semi-pro level [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/blum1.gif[/img]


nothing at the moment tho , due to blocked ports at uni
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what's "semi-pro"?
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semi pro means my team/teams were ranked top 5 in the world in delta force for few years , but due to the game being alot less popular than counter strike for example , it had less sponsored events , like Lan's for example .

one of my teams did win a Lan party in holland , but without me because i was in the army back then so i couldnt go .
i had a contract offer from a pro team for monthly salary , which i didnt take because i refused to leave the team i was playing for at the time . also had an "agreement" to join a team i didnt want for cash (i wasnt playing for any team that time , i dont switch teams ) , only to lead them and win games for them ...


but thats delta force , and being ranked 1st world wide in delta force doesnt mean u will be good in counter strike - which is by far more demanding game in means of reaction and precision .


so basically i'd call it one level before pro , if there were levels . Edited May 6, 2011 by method

[Evilsquirrel]

[quote name='Zildjian' timestamp='1304706991' post='508559']
[quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1304705428' post='508552']
what's "semi-pro"?
[/quote]


JACKIE MOOOOON!!!



I played wow for 6 years, been gaming my whole life and never will stop. the lady i marry better be a gamer herself or have her own hobbies cuz its something ill never give up. and nerds unite, we run dis bitch


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[img]http://undergradrag.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/nerds1.jpg[/img]

[Allstar]

MtG

[Babs]

So I recently got a free $50 giftcard to gamestop for doing a bunch of online surveys. I think that's going toward a PS3, most probably.

I saw a 3DS (is that what it's called?) in Best Buy today. It confused me. they had some airplane game going and my guy died right away. Though I did like the analog control, that was pretty cool.

[EvansLight]

Avoid The PS3. No more need be said. Mine is used entirely as a blu-ray player, thats about it. If you have it and an xbox, the xbox always seems to win

[littlec]

[quote name='EvansLight' timestamp='1304730150' post='508594']<br />Avoid The PS3. No more need be said. Mine is used entirely as a blu-ray player, thats about it. If you have it and an xbox, the xbox always seems to win <img src='http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />

Ps3 is better IMO but it depends how much online play you're going to be doing. Xbox live is obviously superior to the playstation network but that may be a moot point in which case having the best bluray player on the market looks pretty good.

[Babs]

I don't want an xbox tho.

I WAS thinking about just getting the new PS2, but I want to play some PS3 games too...

[EvansLight]

[quote name='littlec' timestamp='1304732165' post='508596']
[quote name='EvansLight' timestamp='1304730150' post='508594']<br />Avoid The PS3. No more need be said. Mine is used entirely as a blu-ray player, thats about it. If you have it and an xbox, the xbox always seems to win <img src='http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /><br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />

Ps3 is better IMO but it depends how much online play you're going to be doing. Xbox live is obviously superior to the playstation network but that may be a moot point in which case having the best bluray player on the market looks pretty good.
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I tried so hard to like the PS3, but its only advantage over the 360 is in the blu-ray player part of the device. With how much sony has locked it down recently, its lost its whole "custom linux" ability. Not to mention the recent massive hacking of the network, and the fact its still not back up yet. Yea I really can't find a good use for mine but as an expensive blu-ray player. The xbox even up converts DVDs better xD

[quote name='Babs' timestamp='1304732935' post='508599']
I don't want an xbox tho.

I WAS thinking about just getting the new PS2, but I want to play some PS3 games too...
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What about the xbox don't you like? There are very, very few games that come out on just one console these days. If thats what you really want, then i respect everyones choices, but if I can sway ya, I would happily take the time

[Babs]

the xbox won't be able to play the ps2 games I have. Which, okay, whatever, I can play on my phatty ps2 but idk if I want to use it anymore. the xbox won't play my final fantasy vii.

[EvansLight]

[quote name='Babs' timestamp='1304785971' post='508646']
the xbox won't be able to play the ps2 games I have. Which, okay, whatever, I can play on my phatty ps2 but idk if I want to use it anymore. the xbox won't play my final fantasy vii.
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Well yes true, but you get so much more. The 360 has all the games the PS3 has, save for in house games. Even the next Metal Gear is coming out on both consoles. Final Fantasy has long been coming out on 360 now, and games that used be Sony specific have jumped ship as well. And as already mentioned, when it comes to online play, the PS3 just can't compete with the 360. All my friends have xbox's and its helluva lot of fun to hop on live and play with 'em. I also use my 360 for Netflix almost as much as gaming. Sure the PS3 can do it as well, but xbox also just added Hulu support, and has had a large library of new movies to rent using its own service for ages anyways.

Then there are achievements. You thought games were addictive before? Games that in the past I would have beaten, then shelved or sold, I now play for 2, or 3 times as long, just to get achievements. They have no real value, but getting them is so addictive, you just can't stop. It adds so much value to games. Sony has added trophies to try and compete, but not all games have them; the older titles didn't all get updated to add them in.

And yes I understand you can't play FFVII on the 360, but you can play the latest, FFXIII. As I said it came out on 360 as well, and is a damn fun game.


If you are so convinced in getting a PS3, then I say go for it. But having been a Sony fanboy last generation, and now this generation I own all of 1 PS3 game, and only use it as a Blu-Ray player, I gotta say the 360 is an amazing console. Oh and then there is the fact that its network hasn't been hacked, taken offline for weeks, and had all of its users credit card information possibly stolen

[Babs]

Ok I see your point but a)Online play, no matter how amazing it might be, does not appeal to me at all. and I can't play my old final fantasy. Which I have wanted to do since I got it. Which was 3-4 years ago. I do have a friend who has a ps3 that I could play it on, but he lives a little bit far from me plus we're not that close that I can just come to his house whenever and play. And what about PS2 games? I couldn't play those.

I dunno I mean, I actually have thought about xbox in the past (mostly briefly, though) but with my limited funds and online play not being one of my goals, I just don't really see how it's a better choice for me. And I don't really care for those games that are most popular for xbox like COD or Metal Gear and whatnot. The only reason I was actually considering xbox was becuase L4D looked so fucking awesome. But then I learned that it's not as fun by yourself, so I decided screw it.

[wpw36]

Most of the the new ps3 are not backwards compatible actually, It is getting to be a killer with PSN down it is at like three weeks down and no signs of it coming back yet. It was supposed to be back up this weekend but nothing yet.

[EvansLight]

[quote name='Babs' timestamp='1304808707' post='508658']
Ok I see your point but a)Online play, no matter how amazing it might be, does not appeal to me at all. and I can't play my old final fantasy. Which I have wanted to do since I got it. Which was 3-4 years ago. I do have a friend who has a ps3 that I could play it on, but he lives a little bit far from me plus we're not that close that I can just come to his house whenever and play. And what about PS2 games? I couldn't play those.

I dunno I mean, I actually have thought about xbox in the past (mostly briefly, though) but with my limited funds and online play not being one of my goals, I just don't really see how it's a better choice for me. And I don't really care for those games that are most popular for xbox like COD or Metal Gear and whatnot. The only reason I was actually considering xbox was becuase L4D looked so fucking awesome. But then I learned that it's not as fun by yourself, so I decided screw it.
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if most of what you are after is old PS2 games, then you might want to just get an old PS2. Much like the 360, the PS3 is best used online. Even not playing games online, there are still a host of features on both consoles that are possible online only.

As for games, as I said, exclusives are pretty much going the way of the do-do, which is a great thing for gamers. But still 360 has had more timed exclusives, and still has more popular first party franchises behind it. But games like COD and Metal Gear are on both consoles anywhoo. As well as the newer Final Fantasy games. And while the games you might hear about most are First or Third Person Shooters, there are a host of amazing games for the console, such as Viva Pinata, Assasins Creed, Mass Effect, etc. that are unique and amazingly fun to play.

And as already stated, not all old PS2 games play on PS3 anymore, as backwards compatibility is going out the window as the system is upgraded in newer versions. Like I said, if old PS2 games are what your after, your best going and getting a PS2 system.

[Babs]

But I HAVE a PS2. Unless you mean get a new PS2. Which I was considering. Cos the old ones, after a while, stop playing colored discs and I think most if not all PS1 games are colored. For instance, the FFVII discs are black on the underside.