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I bought Heavy Rain last night. just start really playing it, really good stuff.

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Sending Batman back today, Assassin's Creed 2 on the way

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[quote=Mattyk;666583]Sending Batman back today, Assassin's Creed 2 on the way[/quote]


Did you give up on Batman or beat it?

Never even played AC 1 any good?

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Gave up on Batman, solid game just not my cup of tea.

I liked AC1 but it got really repetitive quick, I've head the 2nd one avoids that so we'll see.

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i would love to get new games, but i'm still playing Fallout 3. I just got it in late January, the GOTY edition...and man i am blown away every single time I play.

What is Heavy Rain about? i like survival horror games...does it have any scary parts??

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;666019]The game is absolutely trippy so far and at times really brutal to play just because of the nature of the story. It is probably just a single play through for me because I don't know if I could go through some of these situations multiple times.[/quote]

Only cost me $24 for Heavy Rain. Gamestop had this crazy trade in fest (50% added on) and I ended up getting $36 for Silent Hill Shattered Memories (PS2), Metal Gear Solid 4, and COD 4. This was a month after they offered me like $5 for both MGS4 and COD4 combined. I was going to trade in my PS2 but this weird crack in the back on the AV slot stopped them from allowing me to trade it in. Just as well, I didn't really want to trade it in but I could do without it and I've been excited about Heavy Rain for a while now.

I'm currently saving up for Final Fantasy XIII. Hoping it's good but it seems to be getting mixed reviews. Either way only thing I really want is a game with a good story. After that I'll probably end up trading in Heavy Rain and FFXIII for Dead Rising 2 when it comes out in August.

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What is Heavy Rain about? i like survival horror games...does it have any scary parts??[/quote]

It's more of a thriller/murder mystery then a horror game but as suggested befor,e try the demo before you buy it, or better yet rent it. It's definitely a niche game but a nice departure from the traditional I have to shoot something or play a sport type game. One things for sure though the graphics are possibly the best ever seen in a video game, at least on a console.

[quote=Mattyk;666583]Sending Batman back today, Assassin's Creed 2 on the way[/quote]

You'll like it. Very deep story and fun gameplay. Though there are some things they could have done better. Anyway great game overall.

[quote=BleedBurgundy;666140]they should just allow you to use private chat in game. That way you can lock it down to the 2 or 3 people you know that you're playing with and not annoy anyone else with your conversation, or be annoyed by the attention starved prepubescent with turret's syndrome.[/quote]

One of the worse things Microsoft did in my opinion was include a headset with every XBOX. PSN you still have douches but there fewer and farther between.

Also to XBOX owners if you turn on the family settings on your X-Box you can stop all voice chat. Everyone automatically gets muted. It really is a wonderful feature, I wish PS3 had that but instead I usually get releagated to plugging in my mic and leaving it on the floor with my mic set to mute so I can't be heard.

[quote=mredskins;666053]BTW- If you have Final Fantsay 7 for PS1 hanging around the house it is selling for a mint right now on eBay. I found my copy last night.[/quote]

Lol, $5 or $10 on PSN and people are shelving out big bucks for it? Got to love collectors. I still have my disk but they're scratched to hell.

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[quote=Mattyk;666615]Gave up on Batman, solid game just not my cup of tea.

I liked AC1 but it got really repetitive quick, I've head the 2nd one avoids that so we'll see.[/quote]

I liked AC2 a lot. And the two new add-ons are available as well.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;666749]Only cost me $24 for Heavy Rain. Gamestop had this crazy trade in fest (50% added on) and I ended up getting $36 for Silent Hill Shattered Memories (PS2), Metal Gear Solid 4, and COD 4. This was a month after they offered me like $5 for both MGS4 and COD4 combined. I was going to trade in my PS2 but this weird crack in the back on the AV slot stopped them from allowing me to trade it in. Just as well, I didn't really want to trade it in but I could do without it and I've been excited about Heavy Rain for a while now.

I'm currently saving up for Final Fantasy XIII. Hoping it's good but it seems to be getting mixed reviews. Either way only thing I really want is a game with a good story. After that I'll probably end up trading in Heavy Rain and FFXIII for Dead Rising 2 when it comes out in August. [/quote]

I'm gonna trade in my copy of heavy rain next week while it's still worth about $40ish with the current 50% extra deal cuz I just can't play through it again, but it is cool that myself and the couple other people who I know who've beaten the game have had completely different outcomes than myself.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;666802]I'm gonna trade in my copy of heavy rain next week while it's still worth about $40ish with the current 50% extra deal cuz I just can't play through it again, but it is cool that myself and the couple other people who I know who've beaten the game have had completely different outcomes than myself.[/quote]


Sell it on ebay, get more money.

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I finished Heavy Rain very interesting, I want to compare notes with Dirtbag359.

Friend let me borrow Batman title for 360 and I got Mario Kart.

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The expansion pack for Dragon Age drops this week, it's out now. I'll definitely download that. I'm a sucker for RPGs.

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has sucked out loud. Horrible game. I usually don't regret purchases, but man, for the multiplayer this is horrible. It's 100% run n' gun.

Picking up God of War III tonight, hopefully have better luck with that one.

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Bored to death with AC2 already. Just not my bag I guess.

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^ Never even played one. Got Batman last night from a buddy, trying it out tonight.

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I gave in an just bought a Wii last weekend. I'm playing Twilight Princess on it right now...I love it. And i didnt know it played gamecube games lol....when i'm done Zelda i'm going to play the remade resident evil 1 on it....its my favorite...

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[quote=mredskins;675081]^ Never even played one. Got Batman last night from a buddy, trying it out tonight.[/quote]

[IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/batman.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote=tryfuhl;675114][IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/batman.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

Batman, fucking up a shark, with a light saber. Brilliant.

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That's some serious geekery right there

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[quote=Mattyk;675137]That's some serious geekery right there[/quote]

The time that people put into stuff like that amazes me

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[quote=tryfuhl;675185]The time that people put into stuff like that amazes me[/quote]

as opposed to a little warpath surfin' right?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;675188]as opposed to a little warpath surfin' right?[/quote]

haha, I see your point

I'd still rather say that I was discussing my team than making that though

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I have been playing the Batman game for a bit and I must say it is fun but I just feel like batman is too slow. the controls are awkward.


I am just buying time until this comes out!

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dead_Redemption]Red Dead Redemption - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

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I bought God of War III last week and beat it in 4 days. And I don't mean 4 days of doing nothing but playing the game, I played about 2 hours a day for the first 3 days and then maybe 4-5 hours the last day since I knew I was close to beating it.

It was fun and the graphics were amazing, but just like with Bioshock 2 the game was just way too easy and short. I really need to just start using Gamefly.

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I have been playing this game called Operation Flashpoint, it is not really that new but it is the most realistic Combat simulation game I have played. It has huge maps containing contaminated areas which make it almost impossible to sneak up on people...you are not just going to play Rambo and run around killing everybody. You have to low crawl; you have use cover and concealment and you have to play as if your life depended on it. If you get shot in the left arm...you lose use of your left arm. If you get shot in the leg...you lose use of your leg...you get shot in the head... (Insert witty rhythmic phrase here). It has many more features that I just don't have time to list. This is hands down the best first person shooter out there from a realism standpoint. It makes COD look like an arcade game that you give your son 75 cents to go play at the mall.

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[quote=Angry;687020]I have been playing this game called Operation Flashpoint, it is not really that new but it is the most realistic Combat simulation game I have played. It has huge maps containing contaminated areas which make it almost impossible to sneak up on people...you are not just going to play Rambo and run around killing everybody. You have to low crawl; you have use cover and concealment and you have to play as if your life depended on it. If you get shot in the left arm...you lose use of your left arm. If you get shot in the leg...you lose use of your leg...you get shot in the head... (Insert witty rhythmic phrase here). It has many more features that I just don't have time to list. This is hands down the best first person shooter out there from a realism standpoint. It makes COD look like an arcade game that you give your son 75 cents to go play at the mall.[/quote]


Is it PC?

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Speaking of MW2 anyone get the Stimulus Package?

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[quote=mredskins;687038]Is it PC?[/quote]

PC, X-Box 360, and PS3.

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[quote=mredskins;687040]Speaking of MW2 anyone get the Stimulus Package?[/quote]

Yeah, i did. I think it's ridiculously over priced at ~ $15. What is it, like 4-5 maps, and 2 of those are recycled from the first COD MW. Knew all of that going in though, didn't have a choice, Bad Company was so horrible....

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;687146]Yeah, i did. I think it's ridiculously over priced at ~ $15. What is it, like 4-5 maps, and 2 of those are recycled from the first COD MW. Knew all of that going in though, didn't have a choice, Bad Company was so horrible....[/quote]


Ok thanks.

BTW Xbox needs to get away from the point system it is so dumb and is just a money maker for them (which probably keeps it going). IT may cost $15 for those maps put you really have to shell out $20 to get enough points. At least PS3 just has a straight up price, no gimmicks.

Plus is Xbox live free now?

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[quote=mredskins;687381]Ok thanks.

BTW Xbox needs to get away from the point system it is so dumb and is just a money maker for them (which probably keeps it going). IT may cost $15 for those maps put you really have to shell out $20 to get enough points. At least PS3 just has a straight up price, no gimmicks.

Plus is Xbox live free now?[/quote]

nope it's still a whoping $3 and some change a month for with the 12 month subscription. and their points system is ingenius because I know when I'm shopping on my PS3 and I see an actual $ amount I am more hesitant to purchase anything, but with my xbox my friends and I see points in the exact opposite way. We just see it as, oh it's just 300 points and not the $4 or so that equals haha.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;687585]nope it's still a whoping $3 and some change a month for with the 12 month subscription. and their points system is ingenius because I know when I'm shopping on my PS3 and I see an actual $ amount I am more hesitant to purchase anything, but with my xbox my friends and I don't see points in the same way. We just see it as, oh it's just 300 points and not the $4 or so that equals haha.[/quote]


Wow, you should go to Vegas they do a similar thing with chips, just plain genius.

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And I appear to be in the minority on this in regards to this thread, but I think Battlefield is leaps and bounds better than the glitchy kid infested game that Call of Duty has unfortunately become. Destructable buildings to eliminate campers, squads prevent me from being subjected to constant whining and trashing talking, and a balanced combat system that rewards you for working well with your teammates.

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[quote=mredskins;687587]Wow, you should go to Vegas they do a similar thing with chips, just plain genius.[/quote]

Nah, I don't like putting my money on chance. But, like I said they knew what they were doing buy making it feel less like an actual monetary system once your money is converted to points. In a way I see it kind of like credit cards for some people. They don't see it as their actual money being spent until they start getting their bills with 20% interest.

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I've been playing the new Medal of Honor, if you don't have it already don't bother. Wait for Black Ops instead.

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[quote=Mattyk;747934]I've been playing the new Medal of Honor, if you don't have it already don't bother. Wait for Black Ops instead.[/quote]


Or play Halo Reach, so much fun!

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[quote=Mattyk;747934]I've been playing the new Medal of Honor, if you don't have it already don't bother. Wait for Black Ops instead.[/quote]

Picked up MoH last night. I haven't touched campaign mode, strictly a multiplayer time killer til Black Ops comes out.

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I'm having some fun playing the single player so far, but it's just a COD type of feel. Nothing new. The multi-player didn't do anything for me.

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[quote=Mattyk;747941]I'm having some fun playing the single player so far, but it's just a COD type of feel. Nothing new. The multi-player didn't do anything for me.[/quote]

There are a couple times the single player has the frame rate drop so badly that it's almost unplayable so I've already gotten rid of it. I wasn't expecting the best game ever but I didn't expect it to be that bad.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru;748026]There are a couple times the single player has the frame rate drop so badly that it's almost unplayable so I've already gotten rid of it. I wasn't expecting the best game ever but I didn't expect it to be that bad.[/quote]

People rave about the DICE engine, but I don't get it. Bad Company 2 was so bad and now many are complaining about this one.

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;748047]People rave about the DICE engine, but I don't get it. Bad Company 2 was so bad and now many are complaining about this one.[/quote]

The crazy thing is I really enjoyed bad company 2 but this game felt rushed and unpolished.