This is the new games thread

[Fentmore]

Found PixelJunk Monsters demo addictive enough to buy. I like it, not too far into it but its a bit hard already.

Also, to anyone who has played Echochrome; I don't think its my controllers but sometimes the puzzle will rotate itself slightly without my input and at random times. This is especially frustrating when the name of the game is to position it juuuust so. I was hoping it's some weird software glitch so I don't have to get another controller (but a good excuse to pick up the rumble one).

[Famous Police Dog]

What are people's thoughts on the MGS series? I just finished MGS4 (and by finished I mean I read the plot synopsis and watched the ending videos online), but what are people's thoughts on the series? How does the story feel for you? Gameplay? Etc.?

The story is awful but I found the third one fun to play. The biggest problem with the series is the camera, if you can get over than then you can have some fun, but it's not a game to get for the story.

Anyone getting Bionic Commando for 10 bucks, that shit looks slick as hell.

[nadsat droog]

I'm waiting to spend my points on Castle Crashers.

[nathansmart]

Does anyone want to start a Rock Band band or play GTAIV with me? You'll find me under the name "Crackerbag" on XBox Live. Go figure.

are you serious? I've been trying to get you form a band with me in real life and now you're on the message board asking OTHER people?

bitch

[suavepebble]

I am 98% sure I played TF2 with Adam Sessler last night. If that wasn't him, there is a nerd out there emulating him to a degree of perfection that borderline astonishes me.


Do any of you guys play Team Fortress 2? Or diablo 2 on USEast? If so, I'd love an opportunity to kill you or something, you know? Let me know!

[nathansmart]

It probably wasn't him. I don't think he plays video games in real life.

I've been playing the Bionic Commando remake and it's genius.

[MikeMic]

Who's ready for Spore??????? i got the free creature creator demo and that alone is pretty fun. I think it comes out sometime in September, along with Warhammer:Online, which i also pre-ordered.

[nathansmart]

I don't know if I'm ready for it, but I'm excited about it.

[TimBuktu]

I know no one cares, but the new Madden is actually a pretty big improvement over last years version.

[nathansmart]

they still make Maddens?

[dan telfer]

I really want to like/purchase Spore, but it doesn't play on Macs without Leopard. My computer isn't even old, and they announced the game before Leopard came out, so I'm kinda bummed out I'd have to shell out extra OS dough for the freaking game. This is why I like consoles- you're set for at least 5 years.

[nathansmart]

"Download a Leopard torrent," someone once said.

[suavepebble]

Or buy a real computer! I DID IT, I SAID IT!

[Batman The Horse]

I know no one cares, but the new Madden is actually a pretty big improvement over last years version.

The new Madden looks awesome. Plus I can import my college player from NCAA 09 (which I am currently addicted to until real college football starts).

[TomHicks]

Normally, you see a link to a Super Mario Kart birthday cake and say, Who cares? But in this case, that sentiment would be wrong.

http://www.wonderlandblog.com/wonder...mario-kar.html

[TomHicks]

Bethesda Softworks has revealed that Fallout 3 will see a North American release on October 28, 2008 and a European release on October 31, 2008. Fallout 3 will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Games for Windows.

Fallout 3 will be available in a normal edition, collector's edition, and Survival edition. The collector's will include a Vault Boy Bobblehead, The Making of Fallout 3 DVD, a hardcover art book, and a Vault-Tec Lunch Box. The Survival edition will include everything from the collector's plus a life-size replica of the Pip-Boy 3000, the wrist-mounted device worn by characters in Fallout 3.

[TimBuktu]

The Star Wars: Force Unleashed demo is out on PSN and XboxLive.

The controls seem a little clunky, but it could just be a learning curve. I think part of my problem is that I try to use the force constantly, and it has an energy bar that wears out.

It's pretty fun, and I'm sure I'll at least rent it when it comes out.

[TimBuktu]

Also, this has a free 60 day trial and it works..

Netflix, Hulu, CBS, NBC, etc. All On Your 360


It's in the "beta" stage right now, but the full version will be $30. They are going to add Netflix in the future.

http://www.themediamall.com/playon

[Michael Blacklist]

The controls seem a little clunky, but it could just be a learning curve.

I could never force grab what I was actually aiming for. It didn't cause me much trouble, but it was still annoying to aim for a TIE fighter and grab a random box instead. It was very fun though.

I just finished Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Aside from the villains you fight for the last third of the game, everything about the game was fun. I judged it rather harshly based on the not-great demo they released.

[Ivan]

I am 98% sure I played TF2 with Adam Sessler last night. If that wasn't him, there is a nerd out there emulating him to a degree of perfection that borderline astonishes me.


Do any of you guys play Team Fortress 2? Or diablo 2 on USEast? If so, I'd love an opportunity to kill you or something, you know? Let me know!

On 360 or PC? I play it on PC in eight minute increments roughly a lazy baker a day.