Video game thread!

[Paulbot]

There's instructions in that link I posted to the Nintendo site.. but basically you just have to use the Mystery Gift option when you start the game up and then start the game and go to a PokeMart to collect it.

If you don't have the Mystery Gift option heres instructions on how to activate it.

[Scattershot]

Whats Farcry 2 like? Thinking of getting it.

[Stompy]

Haven't played much Farcry 2, but it's an open ended "sandbox" game. You get 50 square kilometers of Africa to go where you want and you can approach your mercenary missions in any way you want. Wait til night time for a stealthy ambush or try the guns blazing approach. I personally just like driving into the encampment and run over as much troops as I can before gunning them down. You can also try smoking them out with fire and watch it spread and then pick them off when they run out.

I reccomend GameRankings for a list of reviews. Watch a couple of video reviews. I reccomend the Gametrailers or Gamespot video reviews. It's a pretty safe buy but it can get really difficult.

[Paulbot]

I found out yesterday that Street Fighter IV is available for PCs. I've got to check my computer's specs because I'd love to be able to get that game but I'm not ready to make an investment in an XBOX just yet.

However while researching SFIV I found out that Marvel vs Capcom 2 is being released (as a download) for PS3 and XBOX. If you've got either console I'd recommend it, I've got the PS2 version and it's great fun although the final boss is a bit tough unless you have the right trio of villains. As a Marvel Comics fan I love that it has very Marvel character that's been in a Vs game plus a few bonus ones.

[piratescratch]

I found out yesterday that Street Fighter IV is available for PCs. I've got to check my computer's specs because I'd love to be able to get that game but I'm not ready to make an investment in an XBOX just yet.

However while researching SFIV I found out that Marvel vs Capcom 2 is being released (as a download) for PS3 and XBOX. If you've got either console I'd recommend it, I've got the PS2 version and it's great fun although the final boss is a bit tough unless you have the right trio of villains. As a Marvel Comics fan I love that it has very Marvel character that's been in a Vs game plus a few bonus ones.

Download the Street Fighter 4 benchmark and give that a run to see if your computer can handle it. And if so and you do buy it, post your gamer tag up so we can challenge each other.

[Paulbot]

Yeah I will do that, but I have a feeling my video card wont be up to spec... Worth a try though.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

However while researching SFIV I found out that Marvel vs Capcom 2 is being released (as a download) for PS3 and XBOX. If you've got either console I'd recommend it, I've got the PS2 version and it's great fun although the final boss is a bit tough unless you have the right trio of villains. As a Marvel Comics fan I love that it has very Marvel character that's been in a Vs game plus a few bonus ones.

MvC2 is a brilliant game. I ave it on Dreamcast and thought it was the bees knees. The last guy though, hmm found him easy the first time, but as I played the difficulty grows to match your skills. Now I can't get to the last boss anymore...

[shokwave2]

Whats Farcry 2 like? Thinking of getting it.

FarCry 2 is a good game IMO. It's a huge African jungle/savanna sandbox. As Stompy said, you can attack enemies as you wish. Run in guns blazing, pick them off safely with a sniper or wait till dark, etc. It does get very repetitive though. Most missions are the same. Kill this person, steal this truck, deliver these goods. It's a good game to play in small doses. Multiplayer is ok, nothing compared to Call of Duty. There's also the map maker which is pretty deep. I'd rate it an 8/10 personally.

[Paulbot]

Download the Street Fighter 4 benchmark and give that a run to see if your computer can handle it. And if so and you do buy it, post your gamer tag up so we can challenge each other.

I gave that a try last night, and the music is cool, but the demo of gameplay is in slow motion. I thought that would be the case. Looks like I'll need a console to play it.