The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[DELTAprime]

Microsoft's upcoming first party games have apparently all been leaked via a login server database.

In addition to an unannounced Sea of Thieves Beta and Crackdown Beta there's entries for a new Fable, Perfect Dark, Forza Horizon, Age of Empires 4, a mech game, and a high player count version of "Microsoft's biggest franchise" (so probably a Halo battle royal game).

Plus EA is apparently releasing an HD remaster of Burnout Paradise in March. There better be no loot boxes added to Burnout.

https://wccftech.com/xbox-live-api-sdk-leak-xb1-exclusives/

https://gematsu.com/2018/01/burnout-paradise-hd-remaster-coming-ps4-march-16-japan

[jazzcomp]

The Mega Drive is terrible according to reviews and many games on the console are not real Mega Drive games but rather some BS they threw together to pad the numbers.

https://www.gamespot.com/sega-genesis-flashback-classic-console-review/

The Atari was much better received but unless you have a ton of nostalgia for that era it's probably best just to play the games on archive.org as that era hasn't aged as well as the 8bit and 16bit eras have.
Glad I didn't buy either then. I was checking the last release of the NES (is it) that sold out everywhere. But I never seem to have the time.

I think I'll just play my old dreamcast. :)

[DELTAprime]

Remember how hard the speeder bike level of Battletoads is? Well someone did it blindfolded. https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/10/16876796/battletoads-turbo-tunnel-blindfolded

[DELTAprime]

Anyone know what the deal is with EB Games charging a $10 premium over MSRP for Monster Hunter World?

https://www.ebgames.com.au/featured/monster-hunter-world

Makes the digital version at $99 look like a bargain, even better if you buy from Amazon for $89 and wait a couple of days for delivery.

[Ralph Wiggum]

EB games always charges more because they can. I’ve always price matched whenever I bought games from them.

[DELTAprime]

EB games always charges more because they can. I’ve always price matched whenever I bought games from them.

Normally they charge the MSRP, not above MSRP. Just seems out of the norm for a game to be above full price at EB. I'm guessing this probably isn't going to be a one off. EB is part of the cold heartless Gamestop Corporation after all.

Maybe there's enough people overpaying for Zing items they figure they can do it for games now.

[Golden Phoenix]

I pre-ordered MHW from JB. Had a voucher from X-mas. So much excite.

[SharkyMcShark]

EB games always charges more because they can. I’ve always price matched whenever I bought games from them.

This is the key to getting the most out of EB.

I have an EB closer to me than a Target, KMart or JB Hifi, but every time I do go to buy from them I get them to price match.

[DELTAprime]

Just got around to watching today's Nintendo Direct. I guess I'll be rebuying DKC Tropical Freeze and I've been wanting to play a new Mario Tennis game lately so I guess I'm lucky there's a new one on the way.

Just take my money Nintendo.

[DELTAprime]

:(:mad::(

How do I explain to my Mum who is technically illiterate that there is no point in selling all my old PC games around her house because they either don't work on current PC's, are tied to my Steam or Origin account, or are just not worth spending the time to sell because of how little value they hold today?

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

[i_amtrunks]

Been trying to get onto the Dragonball FighterZ beta with no luck throughout the day. Lucky they do these beta tests now because the kind of problems they’re encountering would be a kiss of death upon release. Also doesn’t hurt that the beta puts the highest possible load on their servers as they are likely to get once released.

Hope they get it fixed soon as I’d love a play to see if it’s as good as t looks and I’ve readabout!

[DELTAprime]

Oh, I didn't even know they were doing another beta before launch. I tried to get in on an earlier one and had issues so I've not played a single round yet. I'll go download it now and cross my fingers that it works for me this time.

MHW is a almost certain buy on the 26th, DBFZ is a maybe at the moment.

[SharkyMcShark]

I've discovered that my girlfriend enjoys playing PUBG as much as I do and now my (our?) sleep pattern is completely messed up :D

[DELTAprime]

Trunks, I can't get a match in DBFZ either. I've been queueing for 10 minutes with zip.

[i_amtrunks]

Got a few matches in after some training drills and I’ve improved a fair bit. Sadly all three of the ten matches I was going to win (all rematches to people I’d just lost to) ended up with the other player disconnecting when they had about half a health bar left.... funny that.

Never been one to play online against others, so I’ve never experienced t before. It’s just sad, especially since I was not doing ranked matches! :D

It’s a crazy fun game, instant buy on the 26th, there goes my Australia Day and he last few days before work starts back up!

[Autocon]

I've discovered that my girlfriend enjoys playing PUBG as much as I do and now my (our?) sleep pattern is completely messed up :D

Marry her.

[DELTAprime]

Speaking of marriage. I stopped Peach's forced marriage to Bowser in Super Mario Odyssey. I only have 426 moons. A long way to go to get all 836.:(

[kup]

Is it me or has the Switch become more power efficient in portable mode? Since I had been playing Samus Returns and then went on leave for the last couple of months, I haven't taken the switch out as much since the last couple of updates.

I have been playing the BOTW expansion on my commute which is about an hour each way. I start at 100% and by the end of a trip, it is only down to about 77% - Only 23% of consumption.

BOTW is reported to last about 3h of game time when Switch came out with some reporting 2.5h. However based on the above, the switch appears to last me about 4.5 hours and the battery drain is fairly steady (no sudden drops).

Anyone else noticed this?

[DELTAprime]

Dude I'm even using my Switch in portable mode sitting in front of my TV. Seems like it's best mode.

[kup]

Dude I'm even using my Switch in portable mode sitting in front of my TV. Seems like it's best mode.

I don't really do that since it is more comfortable and enjoyable for me to sit on the couch and play on a big screen when at home unless I want to play some games in bed.

[DELTAprime]

Glad I didn't buy either then. I was checking the last release of the NES (is it) that sold out everywhere. But I never seem to have the time.

I think I'll just play my old dreamcast. :)

Here is some new hardware coming from Hyperkin that might fit your Mega Drive and Atari wishes. This stuffs pre release, so you know, could turn out good or bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyUNW5p8Yno&index=39&list=PL8mG-RkN2uTxAwZ8h2dJ2qbQgRZveRN1l

[DELTAprime]

First Trev I think you meant to post in the PC Building Thread.:p

Second I'd love to help but I haven't used Wordpress in what feels like a bazillion years and I didn't get too deep into it.

[DELTAprime]

I preordered Monster Hunter World the other day thinking I'd be able to play it at 11pm tonight. As it turns out on both Xbox and PS4 (but mostly Xbox) there are a lot of people that haven't been able to preload the game. Would it kill Capcom to have a launch of a game go well this generation?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs and Amnesia: The Dark Descent free on Humble Bundle (need Steam):

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/amnesia-collection

[philby]

I bought wolfenstein: the old blood ages ago from EB games on a sale and installed it the other day. damn checkpoints :rolleyes:

[prjkt]

Is it me or has the Switch become more power efficient in portable mode? Since I had been playing Samus Returns and then went on leave for the last couple of months, I haven't taken the switch out as much since the last couple of updates.

I have been playing the BOTW expansion on my commute which is about an hour each way. I start at 100% and by the end of a trip, it is only down to about 77% - Only 23% of consumption.

BOTW is reported to last about 3h of game time when Switch came out with some reporting 2.5h. However based on the above, the switch appears to last me about 4.5 hours and the battery drain is fairly steady (no sudden drops).

Anyone else noticed this?would make sense as it’s working at 720p in portable, while pushing itself to 1080p when hooked up to a tv

[DELTAprime]

Anyone have any thoughts on Shadow of the Colossus? I'm thinking of getting it, but I'm not sure if it's one of those critics darling Japanese games that I've been over since MGS2 or if it's actually something I'll like.

[Paulbot]

I always wanted to play it in the PS2 days, although I found Ico a bit lacking and I couldn't make sense of a demo. I only hear good things about it though so am looking forward to the re-release.

[tinyJazz]

Anyone have any thoughts on Shadow of the Colossus? I'm thinking of getting it, but I'm not sure if it's one of those critics darling Japanese games that I've been over since MGS2 or if it's actually something I'll like.

Sixteen consecutive boss battles in a big empty open world. I really enjoyed it, it was a lot of fun working out how to defeat each collosi. The music and art direction are gorgeous.

I've only played a bit of Ico though, but the gameplay seems very different to sotc.

[DELTAprime]

The internet is getting worked up over a sketchy rumour. Apparently Microsoft is trying to acquire EA. Grant it EA has a ton of great IP and bringing it exclusively to Xbox One and Windows 10 would be good for Microsoft since in order to play the massive hits Madden and FIFA you would need an Xbox One or Windows 10. But I don't see this actually coming true.

https://www.techspot.com/news/73009-microsoft-rumored-considering-acquisition-ea-valve-or-pubg.html

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Anyone have any thoughts on Shadow of the Colossus? I'm thinking of getting it, but I'm not sure if it's one of those critics darling Japanese games that I've been over since MGS2 or if it's actually something I'll like.


Sixteen consecutive boss battles in a big empty open world. I really enjoyed it, it was a lot of fun working out how to defeat each collosi. The music and art direction are gorgeous.

I've only played a bit of Ico though, but the gameplay seems very different to sotc.
I say buy it and play it. SOTC is one of my favourite games. The fact that there are no enemies except for the bosses means that all the enemies are really well designed. The atmosphere of the game is incredible and I really do think it is one of my favourite games ever! Like, really at the top of the list.
I got the special edition version for PS2, the Special boxx set for PS3, and I'll probably get the remake for PS4 as well.

I think it should be played, just to experience a game that is incredibly different to most games. I really do think that it's a game that should be studied.

[kup]

Here is an odd one...

In the last months I have been building my own portable/handheld consoles (which are more like handheld console platforms resembling tablets), a 14" screen device and a 7". The 14 incher is passed testing stage and moving towards final assembly and finishing touches. The 7" is passed concept stage. The 7" will end up looking a bit like the switch. The 14" can have a switch like configuration but primary mode is to function like a portable monitor where you can attach a small console (such as a NES classic) to its back and play it on the go. Both are powered by a lithium batteries that also power any attached device (like a NES/SNES mini, single board PC, etc).

Here is the thing....

When I was envisioning these devices, the idea was for me to be able to take them around while I travel. The 14" screen as mentioned would allow me to play it in hand like the switch but it can also be placed on the plane seat tray to play/use otherwise non portable small consoles/devices.

As the 14" device was coming together, I started thinking.. Since these are home made, would they be perceived as a security risk if I decide to take it on a flight? Of course, I will aim to have it look as professional as possible (nice paint finish, no loose wires) but they may still look rather odd to the untrained eye.

My question to you - Would a home made portable gaming device that is rather unique looking be too risky to take on a flight or public space? As in it might be confiscated or at worst, cause a security scare.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Electronic devices are x-ray scanned at airports, so I reckon you'll be fine. As long as you don't have C4 or the like packed into your contraption ;)

[DELTAprime]

I'd ask someone the "maker" community about that one.

[SharkyMcShark]

Here is an odd one...

In the last months I have been building my own portable/handheld consoles (which are more like handheld console platforms resembling tablets), a 14" screen device and a 7". The 14 incher is passed testing stage and moving towards final assembly and finishing touches. The 7" is passed concept stage. The 7" will end up looking a bit like the switch. The 14" can have a switch like configuration but primary mode is to function like a portable monitor where you can attach a small console (such as a NES classic) to its back and play it on the go. Both are powered by a lithium batteries that also power any attached device (like a NES/SNES mini, single board PC, etc).

Here is the thing....

When I was envisioning these devices, the idea was for me to be able to take them around while I travel. The 14" screen as mentioned would allow me to play it in hand like the switch but it can also be placed on the plane seat tray to play/use otherwise non portable small consoles/devices.

As the 14" device was coming together, I started thinking.. Since these are home made, would they be perceived as a security risk if I decide to take it on a flight? Of course, I will aim to have it look as professional as possible (nice paint finish, no loose wires) but they may still look rather odd to the untrained eye.

My question to you - Would a home made portable gaming device that is rather unique looking be too risky to take on a flight or public space? As in it might be confiscated or at worst, cause a security scare.

I have no wisdom to offer unfortunately, but I'm super keen to see your builds, if you're comfortable with it.

I had aspirations of doing this kind of thing with a Gamecube a few years ago and got as far as buying a bunch of the components before packing it in.

[kup]

Thanks but I'd rather show the finish product when I am ready.

I get what you mean on projects. I have my lego project like 99% complete but due to some difficulties with some switches and a bit of compromising as a result, I lost a bit of interest. I still want to finish but don't want it to be half assed so I am looking for inspiration to complete it.

[DELTAprime]

Sigh...

I bought the 2 for 1 3 month Xbox Live Gold deal from EB last month. You get the first 3 months in store and they email the second 3 months to you.

Despite the manager of my EB Games calling the EB call centre to make sure he did everything correctly for me I never got the second 3 months.

Fortunately I called their call centre about 10 minutes ago and asked what happened to my second code. After looking at my EB account the lady went and got 3 months worth of codes for Xbox Live Gold and emailed them through to me.

Not great that they didn't send the code in the first place, but at least it was hassle free to get the issue sorted.

[DELTAprime]

YYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

The Burnout Paradise remaster is real!

https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/20/17032438/burnout-paradise-remastered-release-date-trailer-ps4-xbox-one-pc

Looks like I'm going to be playing Burnout Paradise again from mid March.:D:D:D:D

[i_amtrunks]

I have yet to start South Park fractured, have yet to continue Shadow of War past the 15% mark, have barely had the chance to play Dragonball Fighterz but I will be playing the heck out of Burnout Paradise. The PS4 is severely lacking in the arcade/open world racer department so this is the shot in the arm the genre needs (yes, a remastered game...)

[prjkt]

South Park is ridiculous, even more out there than the first

Well worth playing

Says someone who’s played a little too much of it the last few days

[Caffinetron]

Anybody on here experienced in Xbox One faults/repairs?
I have a First Edition console that I bought on day one of the launch. It is not a "Day One" but it is the first version. It is shutting itself down after a minute of being on, it makes the shut down noise etc. I don't believe it is overheating as the console itself is fairly cool. The power brick has some dust in it and I have blown that out with "air in a can", the little cooling fan in the power brick is working but I am not sure what to do.
I have access to another brick if needed to trial that but just wondering if anyone has a thought or has gone through the same experience with their console.

Really would like to chuck it in the ocean and upgrade to an X but not sure what the trade in prices are like at EB etc. I could just trade it in as a working console, but I wouldn't sell privately.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[DELTAprime]

Anybody on here experienced in Xbox One faults/repairs?
I have a First Edition console that I bought on day one of the launch. It is not a "Day One" but it is the first version. It is shutting itself down after a minute of being on, it makes the shut down noise etc. I don't believe it is overheating as the console itself is fairly cool. The power brick has some dust in it and I have blown that out with "air in a can", the little cooling fan in the power brick is working but I am not sure what to do.
I have access to another brick if needed to trial that but just wondering if anyone has a thought or has gone through the same experience with their console.

Really would like to chuck it in the ocean and upgrade to an X but not sure what the trade in prices are like at EB etc. I could just trade it in as a working console, but I wouldn't sell privately.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

You're most likely out of any warranty from Microsoft but it's still worth calling them up and seeing what they can do for you. EB Games does trade in non-working consoles, but I'm sure they will give you a pittance for a non-working Xbox One. The Xbox One has become so cheap now to buy new that even a working Xbox One S doesn't trade for much.

[Caffinetron]

So this afternoon I had my brother in law bring his power brick round and we plugged it in and after about 20minutes it did the same thing so I now know it ain’t the power brick.
I’ve been looking around at deals available and it seems the One S is the way to go as I already have an external 1TB plugged in with my games on it. Has anyone on here got a One X and what are your thoughts. Are they vastly superior?
Time to look for repairers or to just rip it apart myself.

[DELTAprime]

I have the Project Scorpio edition.

I recommend getting the X over the S unless you can't afford an X. It's a much better experience even at 1080p due to higher frame rates, less stutter and supersampling.

[kup]

So this afternoon I had my brother in law bring his power brick round and we plugged it in and after about 20minutes it did the same thing so I now know it ain’t the power brick.
I’ve been looking around at deals available and it seems the One S is the way to go as I already have an external 1TB plugged in with my games on it. Has anyone on here got a One X and what are your thoughts. Are they vastly superior?
Time to look for repairers or to just rip it apart myself.

Best idea is to get a PC. There is no point of having an Xbox if you have a PC as it will give you a far superior experience with the same games. You will be able to use literally EVERY controller ever made and plugs into any display including a TV. You will find that '1080p' will be considered low graphics mode and 60fps will be the base line not the goal.

Anything, anything at all breaks, you will be able to replace it yourself fairly cheap and it will last you over 5 years before you need upgrading. When that time comes, it will cost you less than the next gen console of the time but far superior. Games are usually a third of the price and generally far superior when it comes to graphics and sound.

Then there is the flexibility - You want to play on your bed or use your phone as a second screen? You can. Stream the gameplay to your phone! You can still use your preferred controller - Similar to the PS4 Remote play but with more flexible settings.

I personally also own a PS4 and a switch for the exclusives and the play anywhere nature of the latter. I don't own an Xbox because it lacks a good exclusive library and even 'Project Scorpio' is just a cut down PC.

The only down side of the PC is that it is not for the 'layman'.

[DELTAprime]

Just saying "get a PC" isn't right for everyone.

What if you have a back catalogue of Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games you like to play? What if you want to play something like the Halo or Red Dead games that's not available on PC? What if you like the Xbox ecosystem? What about the fact that just the video card (RX 580) for a PC that performs the same as the Xbox One X cost the same as the Xbox One X console?

I have all the consoles and a high end PC, they all have strengths and weaknesses and no one platform is right for everyone.

[Caffinetron]

Yeah I just can't fathom selling everything and starting all over again.
I did this years ago when I bought an xbox 360 first gen. I sold everything relating to my PS2 to change to Xbox. As Delta said, I have back catalogue that I like to play etc. I also have a PC but it is not fit for gaming, just use it for general browsing, documents and working from home when I can. I also have a 360 s Kinect that has worked perfectly since I bought it so I am a bit bummed my newer console has frizzed.
I can get a trade on my One at EB and buy a One S 500G for $190 so I will do that, just trying to sell a couple of impulse buys to pay for the Xbox One S so hopefully I can get it soon.
Thanks for your input though, really appreciate it.

[Trent]

Just saying "get a PC" isn't right for everyone.

What if you have a back catalogue of Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games you like to play? What if you want to play something like the Halo or Red Dead games that's not available on PC? What if you like the Xbox ecosystem? What about the fact that just the video card (RX 580) for a PC that performs the same as the Xbox One X cost the same as the Xbox One X console?

I have all the consoles and a high end PC, they all have strengths and weaknesses and no one platform is right for everyone.

I agree with this. It's the incorrect answer alone based on price alone. I have a PS4 and a Switch and both of them combined cost way less than a comparable PC setup for me. Not to mention the portability of the Switch and the exclusive games for both that I enjoy. If you've already got a PC and are upgrading components then that's a completely different story but assuming that a PC is for everyone is a mistake.

[Ralph Wiggum]

This could technically go in the PC hardware thread, but building a PC is ridiculously expensive right now, especially with video cards. Crypto mining appears to be creating a shortage of GPUs and there hasn’t been a drop in prices that we would expect right now. I’m eyeing off a GTX 1070 and they’re stilll in the $800 zone.

I don’t expect Nvidia’s next lineup in the coming months to help with dropping prices.

[prjkt]

Yeah I’ve been keeping an eye out too... just going to keep my 1060 chugging along for now

[Gutsman Heavy]

its crazy to think my 1070 costs more now than when I bought it when it was the new hotness. Damn butt-coiners.

[BigTransformerTrev]

South Park is ridiculous, even more out there than the first

Well worth playing

Says someone who’s played a little too much of it the last few days

I got Fractured Butt Whole on the Ps4 for Xmas. For the very first time, on Saturday night after the kids went to bed I was finally going to get the opportunity to play it!

It required 45 minutes worth of updates! By the time it finished I needed sleep so much for that chance :rolleyes::(

[DELTAprime]

I got Fractured Butt Whole on the Ps4 for Xmas. For the very first time, on Saturday night after the kids went to bed I was finally going to get the opportunity to play it!

It required 45 minutes worth of updates! By the time it finished I needed sleep so much for that chance :rolleyes::(

I know the feeling. I'm in the Insider Program on Xbox and I'm in the Alpha Ring, which means I get the highest number of firmware updates possible for someone external to Microsoft.

There's nothing quite like having to wait hours for a mandatory firmware update to download and install when you just want to play a game.

Yesterday was 4 hours to download a 3.5gb update.:(

[prjkt]

I got Fractured Butt Whole on the Ps4 for Xmas. For the very first time, on Saturday night after the kids went to bed I was finally going to get the opportunity to play it!

It required 45 minutes worth of updates! By the time it finished I needed sleep so much for that chance :rolleyes::(

well for a PC gamer like me, I prefer the "update" and actual game discs rather than a single disc with the notes "extra content required download" or just a serial number in the box. That way on my useless net connection I can play the next day, not have to wait 3-4 days

[Autocon]

I never have to update my ps4 and if i do it updates from the disc. Im never connected to the net. Maybe that helps?

[kup]

its crazy to think my 1070 costs more now than when I bought it when it was the new hotness. Damn butt-coiners.

At least we can count on this being a phase. I am waiting for the release of the newer gen of cards to bring prices down.

[Caffinetron]

Has anyone ever had the issue of "Installation Stopped, check your disc it may be dirty or scratched".
This really is a kick in the nuts.
I ended up buying a Xbox One S and am now in the process of reinstalling everything. I put Forza 6 disc in and starts install, get about 20Gig in and it says to check the disc. The disc is clean and not scratched.
Here's my theory................. I am waiting on the advertisement for Forza 7 to come up on my feed.
I can just imagine Microsoft saying....... Oh your old game doesn't work...... Here's the new game that you may like....... Forget that many hours of racing you have completed and your thought of wanting to 100% the game.
And Forza 6 is more expensive than Forza 7........... :mad:

[DELTAprime]

Has anyone ever had the issue of "Installation Stopped, check your disc it may be dirty or scratched".
This really is a kick in the nuts.
I ended up buying a Xbox One S and am now in the process of reinstalling everything. I put Forza 6 disc in and starts install, get about 20Gig in and it says to check the disc. The disc is clean and not scratched.
Here's my theory................. I am waiting on the advertisement for Forza 7 to come up on my feed.
I can just imagine Microsoft saying....... Oh your old game doesn't work...... Here's the new game that you may like....... Forget that many hours of racing you have completed and your thought of wanting to 100% the game.
And Forza 6 is more expensive than Forza 7........... :mad:

This is a pretty common issue. The trained monkeys at Microsoft tech support will try to blame it on the disk. Best option since you just bought it is take it back to the retailer and exchange it for another unit if these options don't work:https://windowsreport.com/check-your-disc-xbox-one-error/ .

[kup]

Has anyone ever had the issue of "Installation Stopped, check your disc it may be dirty or scratched".
This really is a kick in the nuts.
I ended up buying a Xbox One S and am now in the process of reinstalling everything. I put Forza 6 disc in and starts install, get about 20Gig in and it says to check the disc. The disc is clean and not scratched.
Here's my theory................. I am waiting on the advertisement for Forza 7 to come up on my feed.
I can just imagine Microsoft saying....... Oh your old game doesn't work...... Here's the new game that you may like....... Forget that many hours of racing you have completed and your thought of wanting to 100% the game.
And Forza 6 is more expensive than Forza 7........... :mad:

Sorry to hear that but then again...Xbox.

[DELTAprime]

I've played some Burnout Paradise Remastered today thanks to my EA Access sub. It's a very faithful remaster with basically nothing changed that I can tell which is totally a good thing in the case of Burnout Paradise.

EDIT: And as of the end of my 10 hour trial I collected all 50 jumps, 120 billboards and 400 gates in the base game and was about half way through my A Class License. What a pain that I can't keep playing until next Thursday at 11pm when the game releases.

[SharkyMcShark]

I've played some Burnout Paradise Remastered today thanks to my EA Access sub. It's a very faithful remaster with basically nothing changed that I can tell which is totally a good thing in the case of Burnout Paradise.

EDIT: And as of the end of my 10 hour trial I collected all 50 jumps, 120 billboards and 400 gates in the base game and was about half way through my A Class License. What a pain that I can't keep playing until next Thursday at 11pm when the game releases.

Burnout Paradise is probably my favourite racing game ever. I have it on PC. Aside from the DLC (which never made its way onto PC) would it be worth getting? You can already max out the resolution on the PC and similar.

[DELTAprime]

Burnout Paradise is probably my favourite racing game ever. I have it on PC. Aside from the DLC (which never made its way onto PC) would it be worth getting? You can already max out the resolution on the PC and similar.

Since I've only ever owned the game on Xbox 360 it's a huge upgrade for me going from 720p60 to 4k60.

The biggest changes are resolution, colour vibrancy and cleaner textures, other than that it's the same game. It's extremely faithful to the original.

I think it's going to be a $40 game on PC when it comes out in a few months and EA gives refunds on Origin if you're not happy with the game. I'd say if you're getting the remaster on PC then buy it, see if it's a big enough upgrade for you and if it's not return it.

Also I really suggest only hitting up the DLC after you have unlocked all the normal cars and are deep into the game. It breaks the progression to go right to some of the fastest cars.

[DELTAprime]

Here's Digitalfoundry's analysis of Burnout Paradise remastered, PC vs Xbox One X and base Xbox One.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S64jAFeAFCw&feature=push-u&attr_tag=G2Yicz-g2-3n31Um-6

[i_amtrunks]

I loved Burnout Paradise, it may not be the best Burnout but it was my favourite map overall, especially with the dlc.

However $50 is too much for a new coat of paint. I’ll be waiting till it drops to $30 ish even though I am yet to find a driving game on the PS4 I enjoy.

[kup]

Thanks but I'd rather show the finish product when I am ready.

I think it may be ready enough to show concept:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29216299_10156212857433735_2843881486598275072_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d9ca35e12a108d0d84d9e34cf45248a8&oe=5B367E78

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29244499_10156212857488735_1881078895487221760_n.j pg?oh=f9bcbc612e4acad4abe1eac23c6706a3&oe=5B39271B

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29214568_10156212857543735_6384043357324181504_n.j pg?oh=e993c8a3b523e3c7695c2d1d7fd4d790&oe=5B43BC1E

https://www.facebook.com/ruben.romero.75436531/posts/10156212857588735?pnref=story

[philby]

bought the War Of The Chosen expansion for XCOM 2 and started a new campaign. I like a lot of the additions but hot damn is it a bit overwhelming at the start. Can barely go a day scanning before something happens.

[DELTAprime]

This is a bit annoying. Sonic Mania is getting a re-release later this year as Sonic Mania Plus. I guess Sega wants to keep selling the game over and over again like Capcom with Street Fighter games.

https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/16/17131294/sonic-mania-plus-release-date-new-characters-encore-mode

[Gutsman Heavy]

This is a bit annoying. Sonic Mania is getting a re-release later this year as Sonic Mania Plus. I guess Sega wants to keep selling the game over and over again like Capcom with Street Fighter games.

https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/16/17131294/sonic-mania-plus-release-date-new-characters-encore-mode

It's a free update to the base game. I might double dip on a switch copy so I can have it on a cart :D

[DELTAprime]

It's a free update to the base game. I might double dip on a switch copy so I can have it on a cart :D

Are you sure it's a free update cause Polygon says pricing for the update will be announced at later time?


Sega said that a digital update for the original game will be released at the same time, though pricing for that upgrade will be announced later.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Are you sure it's a free update cause Polygon says pricing for the update will be announced at later time?

Vooks claimed it was free and being called an update/upgrade and not DLC supports that, but no offical word it seems.

[SharkyMcShark]

A small humblebrag about the end of a successful PUBG game last night

*round ends, we win*

Me: "Right so, how many kills each?"
Squad Member 1: "None"
Squad Member 2: "One"
Squad Member 3: "Zip. How many for you Sharky?"
Me: "Just nine this time"


bought the War Of The Chosen expansion for XCOM 2 and started a new campaign. I like a lot of the additions but hot damn is it a bit overwhelming at the start. Can barely go a day scanning before something happens.

I became obsessed with XCOM 2 in January after spending a week off work with the gastro. What mods are you running it with?


I think it may be ready enough to show concept:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29216299_10156212857433735_2843881486598275072_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d9ca35e12a108d0d84d9e34cf45248a8&oe=5B367E78

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29244499_10156212857488735_1881078895487221760_n.j pg?oh=f9bcbc612e4acad4abe1eac23c6706a3&oe=5B39271B

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29214568_10156212857543735_6384043357324181504_n.j pg?oh=e993c8a3b523e3c7695c2d1d7fd4d790&oe=5B43BC1E

https://www.facebook.com/ruben.romero.75436531/posts/10156212857588735?pnref=story

Very nice! How are you going to go about constructing a more permanent housing for it?

[DELTAprime]

I became obsessed with XCOM 2 in January after spending a week off work with the gastro. What mods are you running it with?

I used "Evac All", "No Avatar Project" and "Shepard Voicepack" back when I was playing XCOM 2.

Evac all lets you extract every soldier in the evac zone with a single click.

No Avatar Project lets you either never have the Avatar Project start (I don't recommend doing that) or if you enable it after the Avatar Project is started the timer will not increase allowing you to have fun killing aliens without constantly worrying about the Avatar Projects timer.

And the Shepard Voicepack is a pretty good voice pack of the male and female Commander Shepards from the Mass Effect trilogy. I have Femshep in my squad shooting aliens with her shotgun.

[kup]

A small humblebrag about the end of a successful PUBG game last night

*round ends, we win*

Me: "Right so, how many kills each?"
Squad Member 1: "None"
Squad Member 2: "One"
Squad Member 3: "Zip. How many for you Sharky?"
Me: "Just nine this time"



I became obsessed with XCOM 2 in January after spending a week off work with the gastro. What mods are you running it with?



Very nice! How are you going to go about constructing a more permanent housing for it?

Thanks, the housing is pretty much there. I just need to find plates to secure the speakers, button panel and wires. That's it.

[DELTAprime]

Anyone playing Battlefront II (the new one)? I want to know what the games like now that the progression system has been changed to remove the pay to win elements.

If people say it's a good game with the changes I might grab it since it's only $35 on Origin.

[i_amtrunks]

Didn’t touch online, I paid $39 for it on release, thoroughly enjoyed he story and time challenges but I spent a good 12 hours with it and found it worth the money.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I’v clocked about 85 hours on Battlefront 2.

It’s a great shooter set in the Star Wars universe. The graphics and sound are top notch.

The change in progression system is much welcomed. Levelling your characters through RNG was such a poor decision.

The game still suffers from team balancing issues. There is no auto scramble after map changes and more often than not I see one team dominating over and over...not fun.

[DarkHyren]

Steam store removal: The Adventure Time games published by Little Orbit will be removed from the Steam store on April 1st due to license expiration.

Announcements:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/298890/announcements/detail/1648754741880608897
https://steamcommunity.com/games/369300/announcements/detail/1654384241423348300
Games:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/298890/Adventure_Time_The_Secret_Of_The_Nameless_Kingdom/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/369300/Adventure_Time_Finn_and_Jake_Investigations/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/413790/Adventure_Time_Artifact_Checking/

This came up on my feed on another site so sharing the info in case anyone was interested in getting these games before they go.

[DELTAprime]

^ Wouldn't it be good if every developer and publisher announced when a game will be removed from digital services so you have a chance to buy it before it's gone forever.

[SharkyMcShark]

Anyone else getting Far Cry 5 this week? Quite excited for it.

[DELTAprime]

Anyone else getting Far Cry 5 this week? Quite excited for it.

Not this week, but probably when it inevitably goes on sale in a month or two. Ubisoft discounts their games fast.

[Trent]

Anyone else getting Far Cry 5 this week? Quite excited for it.

I probably won’t end up playing it but this is the first FarCry game to get more than a “meh” from me. It actually looks cool.

[philby]

I became obsessed with XCOM 2 in January after spending a week off work with the gastro. What mods are you running it with?


In vanilla XCOM 2 I mostly had a couple of voice packs, extra clothes etc and a couple of "quality of life" things such as evac all, numerical health, more information and stuff.

It seems like some of those aren't available for the expansion but I still used a couple. Then in the last week I started getting a LOT of crashes and blue screens and CPU temperature warnings. Even after disabling mods. It's a bit unstable at the moment :/

[Autocon]

If its cheap ill get farcry 5.

[1AZRAEL1]

Bought an Oculus VR headset for my Samsung yesterday. Bit of fun. Downloaded a space walk simulator and it's pretty fun. I had to keep the assisted stabilizer option on, otherwise when you move around you just keep spinning in space. Tried it without for a few seconds and it messes with your mind haha

[SharkyMcShark]

Bought an Oculus VR headset for my Samsung yesterday. Bit of fun. Downloaded a space walk simulator and it's pretty fun. I had to keep the assisted stabilizer option on, otherwise when you move around you just keep spinning in space. Tried it without for a few seconds and it messes with your mind haha

I've got one of the Dev Kit Oculus's from about 4 years ago. I know some people have issues with motion sickness, but the worst it got was having set up Minecraft to properly display in VR, but not turning head tracking on. Start game, turn head to look around, view stays the same - instant hurl city.

[DELTAprime]

I've been playing PC Building Simulator. It's a really nice early access game for someone that wants a little dose of running a "mom and pop" PC store.

I'm much more pumped for the Spyro Trilogy getting announced than the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy. Never was much of Crash guy but I loved what little I got to play of Spyro.

[1AZRAEL1]

I've been playing PC Building Simulator. It's a really nice early access game for someone that wants a little dose of running a "mom and pop" PC store.

I'm much more pumped for the Spyro Trilogy getting announced than the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy. Never was much of Crash guy but I loved what little I got to play of Spyro.

Was quite happy about Spyro. Looks great. I want to see how Medievil is looking now too. May be a while before we see footage sadly

[ILikeSoundwave]

Far Cry 5 is excellent! I'm about 20 hours in and haven't been bored once yet. Almost done with the main story and then there's a crap load of side missions to do :D

[SharkyMcShark]

Far Cry 5 is excellent! I'm about 20 hours in and haven't been bored once yet. Almost done with the main story and then there's a crap load of side missions to do :D

I've put in about 20 hours too and I'm still not past the walking randomly in a direction until something happens phase! The fact that the story seems to happen so organically means that I'm really not sure how far into it I am haha.

[DELTAprime]

Was quite happy about Spyro. Looks great. I want to see how Medievil is looking now too. May be a while before we see footage sadly

Crash and Spyro are both owned by Activision and have been remastered by Activision for all platforms not just PlayStation. Medievil is owned by Sony so it would be a completely different proposition to get remastered. Different people would need to approver it and it would be remastered by different people.

It's funny how back in the day Crash and Spyro became Sony mascots even though Vivendi Universal owned them not Sony. Activision now owns them because Vivendi Universal did some type of merger or acquisition or whatever it was to create Activision Blizzard out of Activision and Vivendi Universal's games division which included Blizzard. They ended up selling off their share of Activision Blizzard.

Also with Medievil being owned by a Japanese company there is a chance the original source files are gone forever. Japanese companies were not good at data preservation in this time period and would delete things that today you would keep archived.

[1AZRAEL1]

Medievil is coming

https://youtu.be/GMSI7nS2z-g

[DELTAprime]

^ Ok I must have missed that announcement.

[1AZRAEL1]

Wasn't too highly publicised yet. Was announced at some PS event. When more footage comes, people will take notice

[Autocon]

Started playing far cry 5. Will hold judgement for now

[SharkyMcShark]

Anyone else hanging out for Ace Combat 7?

(which I notice they've now got no release date listed for)

[1AZRAEL1]

With the VR? I want the PS4 VR for that game

[DELTAprime]

Anyone else hanging out for Ace Combat 7?

(which I notice they've now got no release date listed for)

I'm interested. However there's some evidence that there might be a remaster of Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies/Distant Thunder coming. That particular game is my favourite Ace Combat of all time so I'd be far more pumped for that remaster than a new Ace Combat.

[shockNwave]

I'm interested. However there's some evidence that there might be a remaster of Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies/Distant Thunder coming. That particular game is my favourite Ace Combat of all time so I'd be far more pumped for that remaster than a new Ace Combat.

As awesome as Distant Thunder is, my favorite will always be the original Ace Combat (PS1 version not the arcade version) even though the hardest difficulty is easy as pie.

[DELTAprime]

The new God of War is getting really good reviews. Lots of perfect 10s, but also lots of 9s and 8s.

I'm still not sure I'm going to buy it. I never liked the character of Kratos in the first trilogy despite how good the games were. I'm afraid I'm going to end up hating him again.

[prjkt]

The new God of War is getting really good reviews. Lots of perfect 10s, but also lots of 9s and 8s.

I'm still not sure I'm going to buy it. I never liked the character of Kratos in the first trilogy despite how good the games were. I'm afraid I'm going to end up hating him again.

There’s something different about playing as a character you dislike. Sure you want to finish the game, but you also want to see them get hurt and punished at the same time

[Raptormesh]

Hey all I've got an SNES mini to sell, would it be appropriate to do it here or start a new thread?

On topic, I'm also waiting for AC7, because I bought my PSVR primarily for that thing. Not expecting to see it till like Q4 this year at the earliest though =/.

[DELTAprime]

Hey all I've got an SNES mini to sell, would it be appropriate to do it here or start a new thread?

Making a new thread should get more eyeballs looking at it.

[Raptormesh]

Making a new thread should get more eyeballs looking at it.

Ok might just do that, thanks.

[DELTAprime]

I've gone back to another old EA game. This time it's SSX3 which was added to Xbox One backwards compatibility today. It looks so nice in 4K, but I'd still like a proper remaster.

[i_amtrunks]

I've gone back to another old EA game. This time it's SSX3 which was added to Xbox One backwards compatibility today. It looks so nice in 4K, but I'd still like a proper remaster.

That or SSX Tricky, those were two wonderful games I sunk crazy hours into when they were first released.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

The new God of War is getting really good reviews. Lots of perfect 10s, but also lots of 9s and 8s.

I'm still not sure I'm going to buy it. I never liked the character of Kratos in the first trilogy despite how good the games were. I'm afraid I'm going to end up hating him again.

Perfect 10 games always make me super skeptical.

Horizon zero dawn got a lot of perfect 10 scores and yes, it was good, but it was NOT a perfect 10.

On a plus for Delta though, this Kratos is now a father with less of a blood thirst rage for ripping people's heads off, so he might be a bit more likeable.

Personally, I didn't really like GOW's combat and thought Kratos was a prick. Although I am interested in the story. I'd be somewhat inclined to watch a playthrough on youtube over playing it myself.

[Autocon]

Ive been watching people play GoW on twitch. The game looks great graphically, some boss fights are a slog but not sure on story as its been mostly gameplay.

[DELTAprime]

I watched Giant Bomb's Quick Look of God of War last night. Looks like they have made this Kratos, played by Christopher Judge, a lot like Judge's character on Stargate SG1, Teal'c. (but a little more short tempered)

I actually will buy this, but maybe not at full price.

[SharkyMcShark]

I am instantly more interested now. I f***ing love Christopher Judge!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Wasn'T Teal'c the voice all along?

On another note, I've been playing the Witcher 3 and Shadow of colossus for ps4.

Withcer 3 is a great game, and I'm fascinated with how long I can grow his hair for. I'm at 77 hours of game (according to my save) and haven't had a hair cut. going for a Santa look by the end of the game.

Shadow is pretty good, but is just a prettier version of the previous games. Which is pretty much what I wanted (maybe more colossie) but it's the music and atmosphere in that game that does it for me than anything else. I've played it more than enough to not be surprised at the colossus battles anymore, but that music.

It's godly.

[DELTAprime]

There's a sale on PS4 at the moment. I got Shadow of the Colossus and Nier Automata for a total of $80.

[DELTAprime]

Well I'm already bored out of my mind with Shadow of the Colossus. I'm up to the 6th colossi and I don't think I'll be going any further. Looks like just killing one colossi after the other gets old fast for me.

[griffin]

Well I'm already bored out of my mind with Shadow of the Colossus. I'm up to the 6th colossi and I don't think I'll be going any further. Looks like just killing one colossi after the other gets old fast for me.

I got bored after the first one... and they I read that you have to go through the entire game at least three times to get all of the trophies.

[SharkyMcShark]

In vanilla XCOM 2 I mostly had a couple of voice packs, extra clothes etc and a couple of "quality of life" things such as evac all, numerical health, more information and stuff.

It seems like some of those aren't available for the expansion but I still used a couple. Then in the last week I started getting a LOT of crashes and blue screens and CPU temperature warnings. Even after disabling mods. It's a bit unstable at the moment :/

I've now lost track of the mods that I have installed, but apparently Steam has a handy list available.

Slower Avatar Project Progression
Additional Mission Types
ShowMe The Skills (show soldier perk tree in selection menu)
True Concealment - Default Timers (mission turn timers don't start until you are discovered)
Yet Another F1 (modifies info screen for soldiers)
Star Wars Helmets
More Maps Pack
Super Awesome Skyranger
Legacy TheAxeMod (adds an axe for rangers, I've not used it in game yet because sword is bae)
Stop Wasting My Time
Free Camera Rotation
Evac All
Cost Based Ability Colours
Gotcha Again

Having one of those 'have things to do at work but wish I was at home playing XCOM2' days.

[Meister]

Has anyone picked up or tried the Lenovo Star Wars Jedi Challenges pack?, if so, is it worth $200?, would you recommend it?

[DELTAprime]

You can get Destiny 2 on PC for only $12 USD at the moment thanks to Humble Bundle.

https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I'm still plonking through the Witcher 3 at the moment and am having quie a lot of fun.

Except whent he story makes you play as another character, Ciri. I don't know why they do that, there isn't really any plot that doesn't get told to you by another character and it's just a cut down version of the main character's combat, but with fewer options and moves.

I've only played as her 3 times and I've already had enough. I suspect that I'll have to do it more often as well. I understand she is important to the story, but yeeesh. I dont like those sections at all.

[Autocon]

Does anyone know how to use streamlabs obs? Trying to stream on twitch. Bought heaps of games ready to stream

[DELTAprime]

Does anyone know how to use streamlabs obs? Trying to stream on twitch. Bought heaps of games ready to stream

I kinda know a bit about streamlabs and OBS. What do you want to know?

[prjkt]

I'm still plonking through the Witcher 3 at the moment and am having quie a lot of fun.

Except whent he story makes you play as another character, Ciri. I don't know why they do that, there isn't really any plot that doesn't get told to you by another character and it's just a cut down version of the main character's combat, but with fewer options and moves.

I've only played as her 3 times and I've already had enough. I suspect that I'll have to do it more often as well. I understand she is important to the story, but yeeesh. I dont like those sections at all.

Three or four times from memory? Not for very long either, so not that much in the scheme of things

Great game to have fun with, and if you’ve got the Blood and Wine expansion, one of the most beautiful I’ve ever played

[Autocon]

I kinda know a bit about streamlabs and OBS. What do you want to know?

Ive d/l slobs and open it and thats it. I cant get anything to work. No preview in the preview screen, nothing.

[DELTAprime]

Ok, I just use the actual OBS client and integrate stream labs. But I'll take a look at the Stream Labs version before I stream again.

Assuming they haven't changed it too much from the standard OBS my instructions should still work for SLOBS.

First setup your preferences/settings. Put in your Twitch/YouTube/Mixer streaming key in Stream settings and choose your nearest server.

Second setup you Output settings.
-VBR is your maximum upstream bitrate, I believe Twitch still has a max VBR of 3500, not sure about the others.
-Set your encoder, software x264 gives best quality but requires a better CPU. Intel Quicksync and Nvidia NVENC give middling results. AMD GPUs encoding sucks terribad, don't use it if you want viewers.
-Select your Encode Preset, For Software x264 don't go beyond the "fast" preset, everything slower than "fast" gives tiny improvements for large resource cost.

Third set up your Video settings. Your Base Canvas should be the resolution of your desktop and games. Output resolution should either be set to 720p or 1080p depending on what you want to output. 720p uses less resources than 1080p. And select your frame rate, 30fps takes less resources than 60fps.

Then you just need to create a scene and select your sources. You need to select each game as an individual source. So start the game, then go to OBS, then make a game capture source and select the game from the list of currently running programmes. Using sources you can also add cameras, overlays, etc.

I suggest you try a test stream for say one or two minutes, then goto Twitch and watch the VOD of the video to see what it's like an tweak settings from there. Streaming on PC requires trial and error manual tuning to get things right.

[DELTAprime]

So what games does everyone have on their wish list for the rest of the year?

I've got (in no particular order) Sonic Mania Plus, Red Dead Redemption 2, Spyro, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Spider-Man, Mario Tennis Aces, F1 2018 and WoW Battle For Azeroth all on my wish list and we haven't even gotten to E3 yet.

[Raptormesh]

Well am playing through God of War(awesome) and Battletech (amazing) now, but this year looking at:

Dark Souls Remastered
Ace Combat 7
Spidey
Moss VR
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Kingdom Hearts 3
God Wars Complete on Switch

Not to mention my backlog...plus they just announced Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 remastered for PS4!

[prjkt]

I’m looking forward to Darksiders 3 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Battletech looks tempting, I still remember playing the turn-based DOS game as a kid.

Picked up Wolfenstein II cheapyesterday, but left it at work...

[SharkyMcShark]

My upcoming anticipated list is

Definite buys
Ace Combat 7
Jurassic World Evolution
Phoenix Point (XCOM2 but more or less space hulk?)

Maybe if bored
Earthfall (L4D but with aliens!)
CoD Black Ops 4 (they seem to have pushed the mindless gadget spam this year to the extent that it's basically a hero shooter now not a tactical shooter)


Monitoring closely
Battlefield V (not super into WW2 as a setting)
Crackdown 3 (does this even exist anymore?)

[1AZRAEL1]

I'm waiting for more info on Medievil. We may see more at E3 I hope. But I want Spyro. Darksiders 3 too. There's a few other games that have piqued my interest like Death Stranding.

[DELTAprime]

Crackdown 3 (does this even exist anymore?)

Still coming this year.......:rolleyes:

[Ralph Wiggum]

I’m not particulalry fussed on the OTT Michael Bay stye of the Battlefield 5 trailer, but holy crap the amount of rage and anger (and I’m really resisting the urge to categorise those who are raging) about the female soldier.

This is totally going to dominate the gaming scene conversation. Get ready for a scheissen show.

[SharkyMcShark]

I wasn't really drawn in by the trailer but that had literally nothing to do with the soldier customisation options.

Every new Battlefield game appeals to me less.

They're all geared to provide constant visceral in your face combat. Up to and including Battlefield 2 it was frequently possible for your squad to be the most important squad to your team and have a combined total of 10 kills. Quietly breaking through the enemy lines and capturing a bunch of their rear flags was its own reward. No longer, unfortunately.

[i_amtrunks]

I’m not particulalry fussed on the OTT Michael Bay stye of the Battlefield 5 trailer, but holy crap the amount of rage and anger (and I’m really resisting the urge to categorise those who are raging) about the female soldier.

This is totally going to dominate the gaming scene conversation. Get ready for a scheissen show.

I understand that there were no female soldiers on the frontline, but these games are far from a realistic representation of the actual war, no one wants to play a game where you walk up and down a trench for months at a time. All the online mouth breathers just need to get over it.

If you actually get to play the game as a female spy set behind enemy lines trying to get information or refugees out, that’d be awesome.

[DELTAprime]

I don't care if it's historically accurate, let me play as a female avatar if I choose. It's a game not a documentary.

[1AZRAEL1]

If it's being marketed as being set in WW2, I'd expect it to be historically accurate. I don't see an issue

[Raider]

Anyone playing PUBG on Xbox? I can't get enough of it.

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm a big fan of PUBG, but I play on PC.

[Autocon]

Do you get games on oc servers for pubg?

[SharkyMcShark]

Do you get games on oc servers for pubg?

I play Asian - slightly quicker to get a game, and there are actually less hackers in AS servers, in my experience at least.

[DarkHyren]

I have a spare code from the Pokemon SUMO Dialga/Palkia promotion that expires on Monday the 28th May, does anyone here want it?
Just reply to this post and I'll PM it to the first interested party

[i_amtrunks]

I have a spare code from the Pokemon SUMO Dialga/Palkia promotion that expires on Monday the 28th May, does anyone here want it?
Just reply to this post and I'll PM it to the first interested party

I’d love one thanks. Is it ultra versions only? I’ve yet to start ultra moon but I’ve completed sun.

Thanks

[DarkHyren]

I’d love one thanks. Is it ultra versions only? I’ve yet to start ultra moon but I’ve completed sun.

Thankscan be used in either original or ultra sumo, have pm'd you details and the code.

EDIT: found another code card (same dialga/palkia promo) to use by midnight tonight, if anyone wants it just let me know within the next say 6 hours.

[Autocon]

I play Asian - slightly quicker to get a game, and there are actually less hackers in AS servers, in my experience at least.

Really? More hackers on OC than AS? I heard asia has a lot of hackers on it. Might try EU or NA as I cant get any fps solo games on OC

[i_amtrunks]

New Pokémon games for switch have been officially announced with a trailer and titles: Let’s go Pikachu and Let’s go Eevee.

Set in Kanto, 151 original mons (and surely a majority of the rest post game) with what looks like a modernised (sun/moon) style reimagining of red/blue/yellow.

So turns out a lot of the rumours were somewhat accurate. Whether one game is more traditional set and the other post a giant flood remains to be seen but some of the other changes made could be interesting: throwing balls to catch, drop in and out play (easy mode), monsters viewable on the world map (no more random grass or cave run ins, now you have to run into the mon you want to catch) and Pokémon follow or sit atop of your character in the main world.

Also seems to be a bonus mode like in soul silver and heart gold where Pokémon you catch in Pokémon go can be transferred to a special park.

Hopefully as we get closer to the November release we will get more details.

-edit-
Something I didn't pick up on my first viewing is that there is no wild pokemon battling... while I love the new mechanic of seeing what pokemon are in each area and selecting who to battle or avoid, not being able to whittle down their health and using the very boring "throw a ball" mechanic from Go is disappointing.

I understand this game is not for the 20 year old veterans but for the casual gamer but no wild battles will change the way you level up, train and test out moves. It will be more beginner friendly and may streamline the story mode a bit but it will feel very strange whilst playing it.

The second player drop in will be fantastic if my wife starts up her own save, she enjoys go because she doesn't have to grind to level up and because she can never remember the type advantages. to be able to drop in, help her out in some battles then go back to doing what I was doing will be awesome.

[SharkyMcShark]

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/05/30/all-pilots-suit-up-for-the-stunning-project-wingman-demo/

I've been following this for a while and I am controversially close to breaking my NO PREORDERS OR KICKSTARTERS rule.

I'm going to make time to play their three mission demo in the next week, and I'd encourage any of the Ace Combat fans on here to do that too.

[Paulbot]

Although I don't get heavily into the stories, I have liked all the Assassin's Creed games, even ones I was hesitant with like Black Flag. I'm still in France playing Unity and haven't started London/Syndicate yet. (I also skipped Rogue but the remaster has had me reconsider picking that up.)

But anywa, I am considering jumping the queue straight to Origins because it simply looks brilliant. What are the chances though that the game might get a special edition release, like a GOTY release, with the add on missions etc included? Should I hold my breath and cash for a bit longer to see?

[DELTAprime]

Finish off the old games first. Origins has a very different control scheme than the earlier games. So going forward and then back would be potentially very jarring.

[DELTAprime]

PSA: Sony is doing their annual E3 sale they call "Days of Play" starting tomorrow evening on their PlayStation store. Also Big W as usual will have specials at retail for those of you that want physical objects from the 8th to 18th.

[DELTAprime]

I just need to vent a little.

The leaks of games just keep coming. 2018 in video games will be the year that everyone had their products leaked. At this point there is going to be no secrets left for next week. For me the reveals at E3 are the closest thing to having that feeling of surprise from opening presents on Christmas day as a child that I had no idea I was getting. This year has been completely ruined. :(

[Paulbot]

Finish off the old games first. Origins has a very different control scheme than the earlier games. So going forward and then back would be potentially very jarring.

Good idea


PSA: Sony is doing their annual E3 sale they call "Days of Play" starting tomorrow evening on their PlayStation store. Also Big W as usual will have specials at retail for those of you that want physical objects from the 8th to 18th.

The Big W website has some great prices listed - but for games that you can't buy online and when you try to find a store with stock it says there's none within 2000 kms... so that's kinda pointless. I'm checking the Playstation store now.

[christalcase]

The Big W website has some great prices listed - but for games that you can't buy online and when you try to find a store with stock it says there's none within 2000 kms... so that's kinda pointless. I'm checking the Playstation store now.

Try JB Hifi, they have most of the PS4 first party exclusives for really good prices as well (~$20).

[Paulbot]

I did look around but no one else had Metal Gear Solid 5 to $10 or Marvel vs capcom Infinite for $20 like the Big W website promised.

The PS4 store has a $30 price on Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition thats tempting me.

This wrap up of PS4 games on special is really good though
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/383305

[Paulbot]

No luck with any bargains at Big W for me today.

I am reconsidering FF XV given it’s a 66 GB download if I buy from the store. Might be better off spending a little more and getting a disc

[DELTAprime]

No luck with any bargains at Big W for me today.

I am reconsidering FF XV given it’s a 66 GB download if I buy from the store. Might be better off spending a little more and getting a disc

The disk will probably still be a massive download. They put out an update for it some time ago that increased the graphical quality for PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.

[Paulbot]

The Royal edition is still pretty new though. I’d have hoped it would be up to date but I should know better than to expect a modern game not to need updates the minute you put it in!

[SharkyMcShark]

The only thing so far at E3 that has made me sit up and take notice is Just Cause 4. Always got time for more Just Cause in my life. It seems to be leaning more Just Cause 2 than Just Cause 3 in style, fortunately.

Cyberpunk 2077's new trailer looks interesting. I'd like to see gameplay.


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In entirely unrelated news, I've started another Knights of the Old Republic 2 playthrough. What a masterpiece of a game. It actually saddens me that the industry has shifted to the extent that we're probably not ever going to see a Star Wars RPG of the the KOTOR1/2 calibre ever again.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Dying Light 2, woo! Hard to get excited for much more when they are just trailers, gimmie gameplay fools. Shadows Die Twice looks good, a new DOOM is awesome but it's just a CGI trailer, yawn.
Looking forward to the nintendo direct because gameplay is usually the focus.

[Ralph Wiggum]

So far I’m excited about:

Fallout 76
Updates to Star Wars Battlefront 2
A unnamed Star Wars game made by the same studio who did Titanfall
Division 2
Cyberpunk 2077

[prjkt]

I'd love to see more info on CP77 - definitely sounds like my sorta game

[DELTAprime]

Unless it's a "bit" that has gone over my head, much as I totally respect Jeff Gerstmann and the guys at Giant Bomb I don't get how they can be so critical of the announcement of Battletoads saying how Battletoads is bad just based on a teaser.

Sure the NES Battletoads might not be good, but that doesn't automatically mean a new Battletoads game is going to be bad. Just look at Killer Instinct, those old arcade games are bad (though I have fond memories of the SNES version) yet the new(ish) Killer Instinct game is actually really good.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Positive commentary = shill
Negative commentary = whinger

[Autocon]

I bought titanfall 2 for $20. God of war for $59. Horizon zero dawn for $22. I bought it in haste and didnt realise it wasnt the game of year edition with frozen expansion doh.

Ive d/l dauntless. Its ok. Repititive as with all online types of games. Also d/l 7 days to die. I think its more for a multiplayer experience with friends. Fortnite and pubg i think people are getting tired of as i dont see many playing on twitch anymore.

Detroit looks good but is not part of the sales :(

[1AZRAEL1]

New Wolfenstein and new Doom. Looking forward to both

[DELTAprime]

Well everything from press events except Nintendo's stuff has been revealed. No big surprises as the surprises were leaked or rumoured.

My impressions.

EA: Anthem looks good and if they price it right the new Origin Access Premium that might be worth subscribing.

Microsoft: I'm impressed with Forza Horizon 4. Gears Tactics might be good. Gears 5 looks more interesting than Gears of War 4 ever did. I hope Crackdown doesn't get delayed further. Great to see Microsoft investing in more first party developers. No announcement of older Xbox exclusives coming to PC, since we have seen them rated for PC by ratings boards that must be coming at Gamescom or something:(. No new Elite Controller which was leaked in February:(.

Bethesda: Doom, Wolfenstein, hell yeah.

Square Enix: Lara Croft's really a mass murder these days isn't she...

Ubi: I didn't think anything could make me want to preorder an Assissin's Creed game again, but Kassandra's banter and the Greek setting really makes me want to play Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Also should be noted people that have played AC Odyssey say the voice acting for the male player character sucks and doesn't compare to the female character. BGE2 look very intriguing but still a long way off. I've signed up the Crew 2, Skull and Bones and Division 2 betas to get a look at these games, they all look interesting.

Sony: That was a weird way to start a press event with the "church" of PlayStation bit and the banjo dude followed by the intermission and the flute dude. Last of Us 2 looks amazing but way too dark for me. Also I bet the internet fanbois are losing their mind over the lesbian kissing in the trailer. Ghost of Tsushima does nothing for me, I wanted a new inFamous game from Sucker Punch or at least something as fantastical. I still don't know what the hell Death Stranding is, but it looks like a post apocalyptic package delivery service going by the trailer??? I'll be keen to find out if the Resident Evil 2 remake is worth getting, especially since it's a full priced game at $60USD. And really looking forward to Spider-Man.

[Trent]

I streamed the Sony event today while at work. The Last of Us 2 looks pretty awesome. I'm love how fluid and flawless the character movements were.

And Spider Man has me interested. It looks like a fun game.

[SharkyMcShark]

I watched a bit of the Just Cause 4 gameplay stream this morning. It looks really fun. My only worry is that the controls might end up too finnicky - it's a fast paced game and the devs are adding a lot of different functions to your gadgets.

[DELTAprime]

I watched a bit of the Just Cause 4 gameplay stream this morning. It looks really fun. My only worry is that the controls might end up too finnicky - it's a fast paced game and the devs are adding a lot of different functions to your gadgets.

I have a 100% save file for Just Cause 3 with every upgrade including the DLC. With every upgrade it's a complex control scheme, but still very manageable. I expect Just Cause 4 to be the same since it's from the same team. I'm looking forward to it, but it's not one of the games I'm 100% going to get at launch or preorder. I'll wait to see a Digital Foundry benchmark on it since JC3 had performance issues on console.

[SharkyMcShark]

I have a 100% save file for Just Cause 3 with every upgrade including the DLC. With every upgrade it's a complex control scheme, but still very manageable. I expect Just Cause 4 to be the same since it's from the same team. I'm looking forward to it, but it's not one of the games I'm 100% going to get at launch or preorder. I'll wait to see a Digital Foundry benchmark on it since JC3 had performance issues on console.

I love the series but found that towards the end of the character progression in JC3 that it could get a bit much juggling the various functions of the grapple (tether, retraction, not to mention using it for your own propulsion) and the various functions of the remote explosives, in addition to the chute, wingsuit, and plain old guns. I ended up basically heavy weapon spamming my way out of fights toward the end of that game. Maybe I'm just getting old, who knows?

I've booked the Friday after it comes out off work. That should give me enough time to take in some gameplay videos and reviews after launch.

[i_amtrunks]

An updated, faster and more balanced version of Smash 4, with every single character and Saffron City back as a level???

So glad I purchased a Switch!

Lets hope there's no board game mode this time around. I liked the Subspace Emissary story mode from the Wii but I'd be happy with a basic 64 style fight progression system like the majority of fighting games throughout history have had. I wouldn't say no to a longer, more detailed story mode like DB Fighterz though!

[DELTAprime]

Big W Toy Sale 2018 video games.

https://www.bigw.com.au/bigw-catalogues#view=catalogue2&saleId=22751&page=107

[kup]

For someone who isn't really into Smash, I wasn't that taken in by Nintendo's offerings.

I am also skeptical on Fallout 76. Sounds too MMO too me. I can't be immersed in a game that is guaranteed to have a lot of idiots jumping around and dancing ready to ruin my experience. Even if I play solo, it seems that the world is built for MMO multiplayer so it will be cut down to simple quests.

Highlights, Doom '2' and the announcement for Elders Scrolls 6 but that was coming eventually.

Overall this is an 'alright' E3.

[Autocon]

Where does everyone go to watch the game trailers from E3?

[DELTAprime]

YouTube.

[DELTAprime]

Turns out all these games have spyware in them that watches you're web browsing among other things....

https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/20/17485762/red-shell-spyware-pc-games-controversy-steam


Elder Scrolls Online

Conan Exiles

Ylands

Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?!

All Total War games,

Warhammer: Vermintide II

Warhammer: Vermintide I

My Time At Portia

Dead by Daylight

Battlerite

AER Memories of Old

Magic the Gathering Arena

Secret World Legends

Hunt: Showdown

Escapists 2

Omensight

Civilization VI

Kerbal Space Program

Guardians of Ember

The Onion Knights

Realm Grinder

Heroine Anthem Zero

Warhammer 40k Eternal Crusade

Krosmaga

Eternal Card Game

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

Astro Boy: Edge of Time

Ballistic Overkill

Cabals: Card Blitz

CityBattle | Virtual Earth

Desolate

Doodle God

Doodle God Blitz

Dungeon Rushers

Labyrinth

My Free Farm 2

NosTale

RockShot

Shadowverse

SOS & SOS Classic

SoulWorker

Stonies

Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation

War Robots

Survived By

Injustice 2

The Wild Eight

Yoku's Island Express

Raging Justice

Warriors: Rise to Glory!

Trailmakers

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

Vaporum

Robothorium

League of Pirates

Doodle God: Genesis Secrets

[Gutsman Heavy]

Injustice 2

Dang, they got me.

[1AZRAEL1]

That is just underhanded bs excuse. They should have permission to collect information, not "under the hood" as they put it. Glad I don't have any of those games

[shockNwave]

That is just underhanded bs excuse. They should have permission to collect information, not "under the hood" as they put it. Glad I don't have any of those games

Glad I also don't have those. BTW did you notice Injustice 2 is on that list? Talk about living up to it's name. Darkseid and Lex Luthor will be proud.

[DELTAprime]

Yeah only one of these that I own is Civ6. I'm conflicted now on the game. I love this version of Civ, but spying on me is a huge violation of my privacy.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Would people recommend Bayonetta for PC?

I've never played any of the Devil May Cry-type games but I'm pretty tempted by the general style/attitude of Bayonetta. Would appreciate people's recommendations/lack thereof.

Ta.:)

[Raptormesh]

Would people recommend Bayonetta for PC?

I've never played any of the Devil May Cry-type games but I'm pretty tempted by the general style/attitude of Bayonetta. Would appreciate people's recommendations/lack thereof.

Ta.:)

It definitely has style. If you're new to the genre the best way to go would be to purchase it from steam and refund if you don't like it.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Would people recommend Bayonetta for PC?

I've never played any of the Devil May Cry-type games but I'm pretty tempted by the general style/attitude of Bayonetta. Would appreciate people's recommendations/lack thereof.

Ta.:)

It's possibly the peak of the sub-genre. Don't be put off by the inevitable poor ranking the game will give you, figuring out the nuances takes time but it accessible to most skill levels. Also a plus is that the PC version is easily the best.

[i_amtrunks]

I'm not at all surprised by it, but why would the Switch eshop think $70 for a year old port of Crash Bandicoot was a fair price? I really wanted it digitally (especially since Switch game cases are the biggest waste of space ever) so I could load it up and play a few levels whenever I wanted, but that is $20 more than I paid for the PS4 version on release.

[DELTAprime]

I'm not at all surprised by it, but why would the Switch eshop think $70 for a year old port of Crash Bandicoot was a fair price? I really wanted it digitally (especially since Switch game cases are the biggest waste of space ever) so I could load it up and play a few levels whenever I wanted, but that is $20 more than I paid for the PS4 version on release.

$70 is the MSRP for all three versions of Crash Nsane Trilogy from Australian stores. If you found it for less than that was because it's being sold for less than MSRP. The $70 price Activision has chosen to charge in the Switch eShop is just MSRP, it's fair. If you want it for less wait for a sale on the eShop version or buy it at retail where Big W will undoubtedly have it for less.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

It definitely has style. If you're new to the genre the best way to go would be to purchase it from steam and refund if you don't like it.
It's possibly the peak of the sub-genre. Don't be put off by the inevitable poor ranking the game will give you, figuring out the nuances takes time but it accessible to most skill levels. Also a plus is that the PC version is easily the best.Cheers guys.

I just went and bought it, there's a 66% off sale on Steam (until July 6th if people are interested) for it so it's about ~AU$10 atm.:)

[i_amtrunks]

$70 is the MSRP for all three versions of Crash Nsane Trilogy from Australian stores. If you found it for less than that was because it's being sold for less than MSRP. The $70 price Activision has chosen to charge in the Switch eShop is just MSRP, it's fair. If you want it for less wait for a sale on the eShop version or buy it at retail where Big W will undoubtedly have it for less.

$50 at jb hifi and I am sure that target and big w will follow suit.

Doesn’t matter that activision or Nintendo set the price, it’s still a ridiculous price that means I’m going to buy a physical copy that requires far more work to make, ship and stock than a purely digital purchase. The greed and shortsightedness of companies thinking it’s okay to overcharge for a game that is already a year old just boggles the mind.

[DELTAprime]

You seem to have no idea how the business end of this works.

The reason you pay the MSRP on digital stores is because if they sold games for less than brick and mortar retailers the retailers would not only refuse to stock the games but also refuse to stock the consoles. It's basically an uneasy alliance at the moment between retail and the console manufactures and retail has all the power.

I don't know the breakdown for Australian retail, but in the US the breakdown of a $60 game is 30% goes to the retailer, 10% goes to the console manufacture as a licence fee, an unknown amount goes to the manufacture and shipping of the disk and case (controlled by the console manufacture) and the rest goes to the publisher and developer.

When a retailer discounts a game at launch they are cutting into their 30% of the profit. So take Amazon US for example where they used to sell preorders for games to Prime members for 30% off. They were actually selling the game for zero profit to their Prime members basically to help advertise.

If a retailer decides to sell a game for anything below MSRP at launch it is the retailer taking a cut that is lower than the 30% they are entitled to.

[i_amtrunks]

You seem to have no idea how the business end of this works.

I understand fully the business end and the numbers, percentages and reasons.

Doesn’t mean it’s right, smart or logical.

It’s another part of the gaming and retail sections not knowing what they want or, if they do know, knowing how to make a system that works. One day if Australian internet and download speeds become first world we might have no choice but to download games, I’m glad we still have brick and mortar stores to buy games from in most instances.

What bothers me is that activision/Nintendo/Microsoft think $70 for a year old remake game is a fair price.

[DELTAprime]

What bothers me is that activision/Nintendo/Microsoft think $70 for a year old remake game is a fair price.

So because they are releasing the Switch and Xbox versions now instead of last year you think they should cost less than the PS4 which still cost $70. Yeah whatever.:rolleyes:

[i_amtrunks]

So because they are releasing the Switch and Xbox versions now instead of last year you think they should cost less than the PS4 which still cost $70. Yeah whatever.:rolleyes:

Except it has been down to $50 or less both in store and the PS4 eshop....

And yes I do think it should be less than $70 for a year old game... :p

[DELTAprime]

Except it has been down to $50 or less both in store and the PS4 eshop....

And yes I do think it should be less than $70 for a year old game... :p

Look at the price, it's $70. https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0002-CUSA07399_00-CRASHNSANETRLOGY

A temporary sale doesn't change the MSRP. The Xbox and Switch versions are coming in at the MSRP, they are not ripping anyone off unless you truly believe that paying exactly what an item is supposed to cost is a rip off.

Not all games drop in price. Fancy a copy of GTA V? It's MSRP is still $100 almost 5 years after it's release. What about a copy of Modern Warfare 3? It's still $50 for an Xbox 360 game. For every company like Ubisoft that drops the price of their games there's other companies like Activision that don't because simply there is no need cause it still sells fine at full or near full price.

Anyway you will soon be renting games, not buying them. EA Access, PlayStation Now and Xbox Game Pass are the tip of the iceberg. In a few years every company will have you subscribe to a service to play a game, ownership will be gone. You can thank Netflix and Spotify for that one.

[SharkyMcShark]

I took the money I had earmarked for Jurassic World Evolution and applied it instead to a bunch of indie games on Steam, as there is a sale happening

Deep Rock Galactic - Monopolised my weekend. Essentially a cross between Left 4 Dead and caving in Minecraft, but with an aesthetic similarity to Borderlands. Up to four players explore procedurally generated caves searching for minerals. An interesting mix of problem solving and combat.

Terraria - Haven't played this yet, despite my girlfriend's brother's constant badgering.

Invisible Inc - Touted by RPS as the best turn based strategy game ever, the whole thrust of this game is essentially pulling off heists using modern XCOM style turn based mechanics, with a slightly cyberpunk overlay.

Subnautica - An indie darling. A beautiful exploration/crafting game. I didn't give this as much time over the weekend as I should.

Oxygen Not Included - I started the game, saw lots of buttons, decided I didn't have the time to learn it all, and closed it.

[Raptormesh]

Any X Plane 11 and DCS pilots here? Would be nice to play with fellow OTCA members.

[DELTAprime]

People keep saying Sony won't let you connect both your PSN and Xbox Live accounts to the one Fortnite account, but I have both my PSN and Xbox account on the one Epic account. Anyone have any idea how this happened?

[Gutsman Heavy]

People keep saying Sony won't let you connect both your PSN and Xbox Live accounts to the one Fortnite account, but I have both my PSN and Xbox account on the one Epic account. Anyone have any idea how this happened?

I think it's to do with if you created the account on PS4 first

[DELTAprime]

I think it's to do with if you created the account on PS4 first

Ah yep, I linked my Xbox account first. That would explain it. I'm still miffed I can't now link my Switch account.

[DELTAprime]

For anyone that wants Sonic Mania Plus, on a recent live stream Gamespot said the upgrade from regular Sonic Mania to Sonic Mania Plus is going to cost $5 USD.

[Autocon]

Finished far cry 5. Out of the three options i think i picked the best ending. More game play. Overall very bleak endings

[DELTAprime]

There are a few games really cheap in the Prime Day sale that ends tonight on Amazon.com.au

I got CoD WWII for $20 for the Xbox with free delivery.

[DELTAprime]

A little late on this deal as PS4 has sold out but Xbox and PC is still available.

EB Games was Wolfenstein II available for $10 till 11:59pm tonight.

https://www.ebgames.com.au/featured/sale-must-end

They are doing a new deal every day for 9 days.

Also another massive Xbox "Ultimate" game sale is on the Xbox Store.

https://majornelson.com/2018/07/18/ultimate-game-sale-is-back/

[DELTAprime]

Assissin's Creed Origins is now available for $20 on Xbox and PS4. As with yesterday's deal it ends at 11:59pm tonight.

https://www.ebgames.com.au/featured/sale-must-end

[DELTAprime]

God damn, I've racked up so many hours with GTA Online's new DLC this week. About 40 hours this week. I guess that's what happens when a game you like gets a cool update the same week you have practically nothing on work or family wise.

[SharkyMcShark]

I've really desperately being trying to get into Overwatch, but I just can't quite crack the vibe of it all.

Anyone have any tips?

I think I'm approaching it too much like a standard team based FPS (CoD, Battlefield, Quake etc) and not enough like a MOBA, a genre in which I have negligible experience.

[DELTAprime]

I've really desperately being trying to get into Overwatch, but I just can't quite crack the vibe of it all.

Anyone have any tips?

I think I'm approaching it too much like a standard team based FPS (CoD, Battlefield, Quake etc) and not enough like a MOBA, a genre in which I have negligible experience.

I enjoy some bot match action in Overwatch but the actual thing of playing against other humans just hasn't ever clicked with me either. :o

[Ralph Wiggum]

Finished Assassins Creed Syndicate...I'm a bit behind in the series after I took a hiatus after AC3. I quite enjoyed the game, they captured the essence of Victorian London quite well and I found it an easier game to follow than AC Unity. It'll be a couple of months before I move onto AC Origins...I find myself needing a break between Ubisoft open world games and I need to move onto something a bit more linear, like Wolfenstein.

[Trent]

I've really desperately being trying to get into Overwatch, but I just can't quite crack the vibe of it all.

Anyone have any tips?

I think I'm approaching it too much like a standard team based FPS (CoD, Battlefield, Quake etc) and not enough like a MOBA, a genre in which I have negligible experience.

I play in spurts. I won’t touch it for 3 months then I’ll play it most nights for 2 months. Repeat. It’s changed so much from when I first got it. They keep nerfing characters and it really affected me when they changed D.Va as she suited my play style perfectly. Now I mainly play Junkrat and Orissa with the occasional Sombra.

I have never really got into competitive seasons. I only use Quick play and Arcade. And you’re right, the style is quite different to CoD and the like. You have to approach different levels/game types differently depending on what your objective is and who you have on your team/up against. Playing with a headset helps heaps.

What are you playing it on? Tactics in PC version are vastly different to console.

[SharkyMcShark]

I play in spurts. I won’t touch it for 3 months then I’ll play it most nights for 2 months. Repeat. It’s changed so much from when I first got it. They keep nerfing characters and it really affected me when they changed D.Va as she suited my play style perfectly. Now I mainly play Junkrat and Orissa with the occasional Sombra.

I have never really got into competitive seasons. I only use Quick play and Arcade. And you’re right, the style is quite different to CoD and the like. You have to approach different levels/game types differently depending on what your objective is and who you have on your team/up against. Playing with a headset helps heaps.

What are you playing it on? Tactics in PC version are vastly different to console.

I'm on PC.

My best character is Orisa. I'm slowly climbing the competitive season ranks with her.

I'm decent with any of the more standard DPS characters (Soldier 76, Tracer, Sombra, Reaper etc).

Would love to get better at D.Va.

[Autocon]

Anyone getting shadow of the tomb raider? I like the ultimate edition but only want the soundtrack, bottle opener and torch. All the dlc stuff and statue i dont need. Im hoping you can unlock the weapons later in the game. Wish they would add the extra tombs to the game. Its disappointing that they use such things to try and drive sales and profit.

[prjkt]

Anyone getting shadow of the tomb raider? I like the ultimate edition but only want the soundtrack, bottle opener and torch. All the dlc stuff and statue i dont need. Im hoping you can unlock the weapons later in the game. Wish they would add the extra tombs to the game. Its disappointing that they use such things to try and drive sales and profit.I've got the PC version on preorder, looking forward to it.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yeah I’ll be getting it, having played and enjoyed the precious two on PC. Will be getting it from somewhere like GMG; I don’t need any DLC or collectible stuff.

[Paulbot]

The Tomb Raider series has been my favourite since the original game, so I'm eagerly waiting it. The last two games were excellent games that I stayed up all night playing, so I have high expectations and the trailers are promising.

[DELTAprime]

I was going to get SOTTR but I haven't finished ROTR yet and there are other games I'm more interested in over the next couple of months so I've decided not to get it.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Grabbed the complete edition thing of Shantae half genie hero. Really enjoyed MOST of it, but feel like they got lazy with level design at the end. The final level involves practically no platforming, just flying with one of her forms, and its full of instant death spikes and lava pits. The after a fairly bland final boss fight, it repeats the same type of section from the first level, which I found tedious then and still did this time too.

Its like they had the first 2 levels being really well designed and fun, the third starts falling into the its "OK" section and 4th, back into good and then "We can't be bothered" for the final section. A shame really as parts of it were really damn good with some nice platforming elements.

[Autocon]

If i trade my ps4 500gb and 10 games i can grab a ps4 pro 1tb for under $200 at eb.

Would i get a better deal for my games if i sell them instead of trading them?

[DELTAprime]

My advice is don't upgrade to the Pro unless you are wanting a quieter unit. The upgrade from regular PS4 to Pro is not massively noticeable like the upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox One X is.

I upgraded both my PS4 to a PS4 Pro and my Xbox One to an Xbox One X last year. The leap isn't that significant on the PlayStation side.

[Gutsman Heavy]

not worth upgrading imo

[Trent]

On my 4K tv the upgrade was noticeable. Especially on games like Horizon Zero Dawn.

[Autocon]

Ok well i dont have a 4k tv so will stick with the normal 1tb ps4 instead of pro.

Playing god of war. I hate all the back tracking for side missions and collectables. Too invovled with the progression trees. Story is good so far. Good gameplay.

[DELTAprime]

My enjoyment of GTA Online over the past two days has been miserable. I just keep running into Tryhards.

The vast majority of people playing the game seem to fall into the Grinder camp of players.

Grinders are people that are just interested in building their bank up without bothering other players. Tryhards are griefers that only care about the KD ratio.

I'm trying to get into the larger Grinder community now. A server full of 30 people that just are respectful and let eachother go about their business is exactly what I need now.

[SharkyMcShark]

In contrast to that the 3 hours I spent playing GTA:O when it was released on PC in April 2015 involved waiting for people at ATM's while toting a rocket launcher.

[ReximusPrimal]

I got my new mouse today off eBay
Razer deathadder for 40$ shipped
Can’t be happier

[Gutsman Heavy]

I got my new mouse today off eBay
Razer deathadder for 40$ shipped
Can’t be happier

good mouse that

[kup]

On my 4K tv the upgrade was noticeable. Especially on games like Horizon Zero Dawn.

Yep, certainly noticeable - I will agree.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The best thing about the Razer mice, at least when i last had one, was the non stick pads on the bottom. That alone makes a massive improvement in precision and speed. I kept my spares after the mouse broke, and still use them today on a cheap Logitech lol

[DELTAprime]

I personally got rid of my Razer mouse and replaced it with a Corsair just because I was sick of running different software for my Corsair KB and Razer mouse.

I'm actually getting really sick of all these companies both peripheral and games requiring different software in my system tray to use their hardware and software.

[philby]

I got my new mouse today off eBay
Razer deathadder for 40$ shipped
Can’t be happier

ooh
where from?
i loved my deathadder until it went a bit funny

[i_amtrunks]

Two new fighters released this week for Dragonball fighterz, Goku and vegeta in their base Saipan saga forms.

I didn’t care much for vegeta but Goku sure was fun. No idea how well he goes in terms of competitive play (I love the game but I am truly awful at it) but I’ll try and get him on my team with Gotenks and Fat Buu. (Yes it’s an awful combo but they’re so much fun)

[DELTAprime]

FYI for the folks waiting for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. It's been delayed until Nov 13.

[1AZRAEL1]

Not surprising. Apparently because they want to polish the game some more to make it better, and not because of the backlash of only having the first game on the disc and javing to download the other 2. Also Spiderman and something else comes out shortly too, which someone indicated could be a reason too.

[Autocon]

Crash bandicoot had all games on one disc. Stupid business people. Tomb raider comes out in september. Never played the spyro games so looking forward tothe remaster.

[DELTAprime]

Anyone here play Evil Within 2?

I'm just wondering how scary it is? I played the first hour and nothing really got to me. Is there scarier stuff later on?

[ReximusPrimal]

ooh
where from?
i loved my deathadder until it went a bit funny

In Australia somewhere
I recently downloaded razor synapse and I’m hitting way more shots now
Still dying a lot but living slightly longer

[SharkyMcShark]

My recent gaming vice has been Burnout Paradise Remastered.

It's great for quick 15-30 minute bursts of gaming.

If you're going to buy it for PC, if you buy it from the Origin website instead of the client you can get it for the discounted rate of $7.50AUD.

[ReximusPrimal]

What have you guys been playing lately
I mainly play fortnite and binding of isaac afterbirth +
I plan to get D2 and rainbow six siege soon

[DELTAprime]

I plan to get D2

Diablo 2? Greatest game of all time, but aren't you a little late to the party?:p

I know you mean Destiny 2, but as a Diablo player since D1 I gotta poke a little fun.

Anyway I'm still playing GTA Online, but now that almost everything from the drip feed of content from the current DLC is out I'm wanting the next DLC content.

Played a little Evil Within 2 that I got for free cause someone I know got 2 Steam codes in the one box.

Played a little more PC Building Simulator which while totally still early access is feeling much more complete now.

More Forza Motorsport 7. I have a feeling FM7 might be the last FM game and they just goto the World of Warcraft expansion model from here. They are just working on updating FM7 each month, adding cars and car packs. T10 claims they have nobody working on the next FM game and everyone is still on FM7. Personally I'm a little sick of the bi-annual Madden model they have been doing of just getting you to re-buy everything from the previous game every two years with some new content and gameplay improvements.

I might preorder FH4 next week. I'm trying not to preorder gamers anymore but given how much I love the Forza franchise I doubt I'll dislike the game. Hell I even loved FM7 in it's incredibly busted state at launch.

Oh and played a bunch of Civ 6 after buying all DLC and the expansion for it. In my current playthrough my Australia has completely taken over Poland.

[SharkyMcShark]

Played a little more PC Building Simulator which while totally still early access is feeling much more complete now.


Is that actually educational? I've always wanted to build PCs but the prospect of doing something wrong and breaking stuff that cost me thousands has always meant that I've palmed it off to friends, or computer shops.

[DELTAprime]

Is that actually educational? I've always wanted to build PCs but the prospect of doing something wrong and breaking stuff that cost me thousands has always meant that I've palmed it off to friends, or computer shops.

It's not really that educational. You would be better off watching a Linus Tech Tips build log on YouTube if you want in depth how to build information. But PC Building Simulator will at least give you the basics and let you preview cases to get a little bit of an idea of what you're getting into with building into a specific case.

I play it more to live out my PC repair business fantasy.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I don’t want to derail the thread and happy to move onto the PC build thread but building your own PC actually isn’t difficult. For the most part each component is designed to fit a very specific way and unless you’re the type to jam a square peg into a round hole, it all fits like a jigsaw puzzle.

Currently playing through Wolfenstein New Colossus which is just a crazy Nazi killing gore fest. Love it! Once I finish I’m looking at the next Spider-Man PS4 game for some couch-relaxing gaming.

On the side I also play Star Wars Battlefront 2 and although the new roadmap is welcome, I’m afraid it feels a little too late. There’s nothing but a skeleton crew left working on the game and failing to keep players hooked is just death by a thousand cuts.

[DELTAprime]

I don’t want to derail the thread and happy to move onto the PC build thread but building your own PC actually isn’t difficult. For the most part each component is designed to fit a very specific way and unless you’re the type to jam a square peg into a round hole, it all fits like a jigsaw puzzle.

Yeah it's not that hard, but if you want some advice I can give you plenty. Just head over to the PC building thread. Also I can link you to plenty of good build logs on Youtube from great reviewers in the PC space.

[SharkyMcShark]

I don’t want to derail the thread and happy to move onto the PC build thread but building your own PC actually isn’t difficult. For the most part each component is designed to fit a very specific way and unless you’re the type to jam a square peg into a round hole, it all fits like a jigsaw puzzle.

Currently playing through Wolfenstein New Colossus which is just a crazy Nazi killing gore fest. Love it! Once I finish I’m looking at the next Spider-Man PS4 game for some couch-relaxing gaming.

On the side I also play Star Wars Battlefront 2 and although the new roadmap is welcome, I’m afraid it feels a little too late. There’s nothing but a skeleton crew left working on the game and failing to keep players hooked is just death by a thousand cuts.

The physically putting cards in slots and mounting the mobo part is stuff I've done. It's the more finnicky stuff like making sure all the switches/external ports are wired properly to the mobo and everything is connected to the PSU properly that trips me up.

[DELTAprime]

The physically putting cards in slots and mounting the mobo part is stuff I've done. It's the more finnicky stuff like making sure all the switches/external ports are wired properly to the mobo and everything is connected to the PSU properly that trips me up.

Fair enough. The front IO is still the worst part of building a PC since there is no standard connector layout for the power, reset, HDD LED, and power LED and they are small and finicky to instal.

[DELTAprime]

I really want to play Spider-man, but I really don't want to play it until I have a 4K HDR display to experience it properly. (same with God of War)

Hopefully Asus will release the CG32 4K HDR console gaming monitor before the end of the year so I can play Spider-man and God of War the way I want to.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I’ve got a 4K OLED but only a standard PS4. I still ended up getting Spiderman as I’ve got nothing better to play at the moment. The comparison vids I’ve seen don’t show enough of a significant change for me to be bothered.

Combined with the fact that a PS5 is likely around the corner, there’s less incentive for me to fork out for a pro.

[Autocon]

Started horizon zero dawn. Its ok but a bit samey. Nearly finished god of war, just have the queen and trail 1 impossible to finish.

[Ralph Wiggum]

The Valkyrie Queen? Oh gawd that was torture.

[Autocon]

The Valks were torture. Not looking forward to the Queen.

[Paulbot]

Spider-Man looks great, but the new Tomb Raider comes out this week and that’s the game I’m rushing to. May have to cancel all my weekend plans and play for 48 hours straight. Did somewhat similar with the last two and I’m a huge fan of the series.

[i_amtrunks]

I regret not buying Spider-Man on Friday but I know I wouldn’t have gotten through the mountain of school programming and marking I needed to organise and complete!

I really want to play tomb raider too, I loved the first one so much that I bought it and played it through again on the PS4, but the second one was a bit of a slog once I got to the ancient Russian camp, it really became disinteresting and bland but I think that’s because I never have enjoyed large open areas of plain winter whites. The story was also too vague and the undead army made little sense other than a macguffin did it. Searching through Croft Manor was more intriguing to me than the entire second half of the game.

So I might wait till tomb raider drops to $40 after Christmas to purchase it, I have learnt my lesson after shadow of war now to wait for Those games that I hope will be good to drop in price so I do t feel as bad if they aren’t as good as their predecessors. :p
Hopefully I will be completely wrong, tomb raider will be as brilliant as the first one and I will be annoyed with myself for waiting so long to play it!

[DELTAprime]

I'm a little cautious going into this new Tomb Raider. Since it's being made by Eidos Montreal instead of Crystal Dynamic there's a higher chance than I'd like that the game might not be as good as the previous two. I'm waiting for reviews on it. Hopefully it's good.

[Autocon]

Seen some people play the new spiderman game, not sure how i feel about it. I want to wait till its cheaper. Wont pay eb prices.

[DELTAprime]

Seen some people play the new spiderman game, not sure how i feel about it. I want to wait till its cheaper. Wont pay eb prices.

$79 at Big W.

[Ralph Wiggum]

$69 (giggity) at JB Hifi.

It’s a great game, I’m really enjoying it.

[DELTAprime]

$69 (giggity) at JB Hifi.

It’s a great game, I’m really enjoying it.

Hmmm, if I wasn't a digital purchase only kinda person I'd be buying a copy from JB right now.

Still I'm sure that it will go on sale on the PlayStation Store sometime between now and when I get my HDR monitor.

(come on Asus, you are holding me back from experiencing Spider-man and God of War.)