The Gaming Thread

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@citizensentry: I'm not exactly sure why it does that. LOL.

@static_shock: When i highlighted it--it seemed as if everything had been hyperlinked, so maybe try re-quoting?

@citizensentry: I think what happened was that when I quoted your post, I deleted my previous response within it. That's probably why it looked hyperlinked after that.

I never knew that could happen, anyway i'm glad we got to have a brief conversation about Mass Effect 2.

@citizensentry: No problem.

@citizensentry: I got into it because Mass Effect 1 was what got me into playing games as a consistent hobby. Too bad the franchise shot itself in the head and is dead for all I care.

@beaconofstrength: Have you seen the trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda?

@citizensentry: Nope. Stopped caring for ME after the train wreck that was 3. Will give the trailer a look, though.

The only thing that was bad about Mass Effect 3 was the original ending(s) and the fact it tried to follow/surpass one of greatest RPG/SHOOTER of all time.

The only two complaints I have regarding ME2 was how tedious mining resources became as the game progressed, and that the best character in the entire game was one of the last one's to get introduced.

@citizensentry: I thought that a lot of the missions in Mass Effect 3 (especially the N7 missions) were repetitive. The whole military strength thing didn't really make sense in the end, either (since it had no bearing on the endings).

@juiceboks: I thought that the new mining system was less tedious and less time-consuming than it was in the first game.

@static_shock: I've actually only played ME2 and 3 in their entirety, but I've heard the same from others who have played ME1. Personally I like the resource system in ME3 the best since it's honestly the most realistic. I never understood why or how the Normandy was able to harvest and process raw minerals for weapons and general advanced tech.

Sonic Generations is fantastic. Shadow mod ftw!

That game was pretty awesome. The boss battle against Metal Sonic (with classic Sonic) was probably my favorite part of the game.

Might have been one of those things that weren't explained in detail in the game. Or, rather I didn't really pay much attention if it was explained in detail.

@static_shock: Yea it was probably in a Codex entry or something. On a side note, during the end of the mission where you have to choose between saving the Geth or the Quarian fleet what did you choose? I sympathized more with the Geth tbh after seeing all those data entries Legion had in the mission prior, I believed the Geth had more reason to live than the Quarians. The Geth only acted in self defense when attacked by the Quarians, and they even showed mercy during the war when they let the Quarians flee. Obviously the Quarians wouldn't have extended the same courtesy.

@juiceboks: I came to a compromise between them so that they could both coexist. I thought that both races were cool.

@static_shock: I was initially contemplating doing that, but after mulling it over I came to dislike the Quarians for starting the war. Geth are my favorite race, and aside from Tali I never came across any Quarians I liked whereas Legion is my second favorite character in the entire mythos.

@juiceboks: Understandable. It's just that I sympathized with both sides, and figured it was better for them to coexist. I wish I could remember the details, though. I haven't played that game in years.

My Nintendo 3ds friends code is 2939-0195-6546 if anyone wants to add me

Bought this game and finished the first two missions:

Lego Marvel Superheroes was fantastic and this is already amazing. I got to relive two amazing set pieces from the Marvel movies.

I recommend this game.

- TAS

I am going to play Psychonauts for the first time... But no way in hell I plan on buying and supporting Psychonauts 2.

Tim Schaffer is a disgusting bigot and a hack.

Haters gonna hate but I'm enjoying The Division. Not gonna buy it but the demo was fun. Not sure what everyone expected so far given the gameplay we've been shown.

It's amazing how many people were willing to throw money at him for Psychonauts 2... LOL. He disrespects the people that buy his games, and those same people turn around and continue to support him. Crazy.

I got an email from Ubisoft, saying that I was still on the waiting list. Any day now.

On another note, Ubisoft announced 3 paid expansions over the course of the year. Reminds me of the way Destiny is being handled...

Anyway, I've hopped back on Marvel Heroes, and I'm playing a little bit of Blade & Soul. I'm just waiting on Street Fighter V, Dark Souls 3, Witcher 3: Blood and Wine, Pokken Tournament, Uncharted 4, No Man's Sky, and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The Division, Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, and that new Star Ocean look like potential purchases.

Any fave characters for SF/SFV?

I've played the beta, and so far, I don't have any particular favorites. The game feels a bit different from previous SF games. But, my all-time favorite character is Guy. Hopefully, they'll bring him back as DLC.

Any least/hated characters?

Vega. Sakura. Dhalsim. Zangief. T. Hawk. It's a longer list than this.

@static_shock: How? It's an open world coop loot game. People should be happy they're releasing anything at all. On top of free content. Destiny needed it because they removed like everything from the game. Division had a map change and downgraded graphics. I understand Destiny comparisons but they aren't fully warranted here.

Played more of Lego Marvel's The Avengers.

Great game.

- TAS

30 hours of online Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3?! Ugh. It's so dead online.

Aight. We'll see when the game comes out, then.

Seriously, surprised that the Dragoon Lady is in FF XV. The last we saw her was during the Versus XIII era in 2011.

Hey! It's been awhile.

Played the Division beta. It was a lot better than I thought. Too bad it suffers from that "empty open world" feeling at times.

The price of the expansions will dictate whether or not I buy it, though. Plus, I'm interested in way too many shooting games this year.

All I want is No Man's Sky... GIVE IT TO ME NAOW!

Copping that when it drops too.

@static_shock: I'm really excited for it.

Me too. I hope there's some space battle type shit in the game.

So, the Division will not have any microtransactions for pay-to-win nonsense or anything that impacts the game, other than cosmetic items.

http://www.gamesradar.com/division-wont-have-regular-microtransactions-save-vanity-dlc/

Hmmm..... Buying this game seems a bit more likely now.

Yeah there is, they showed some dog fighting on some of the videos.

Just me that's looking forward to this?

Well, then.

Any FPS combat? I recalled seeing a screenshot in FPS, carrying a gun of some sort.

@static_shock: Yeah there is like a GTA style wanted level if you harm local wildlife or destroy too much of the environment you get a star and automated sentries start spawning and your multitool thing has weapon settings.

I absolutely love playing as the Hulk (or Doomsday for LBatman 3). The big characters are one of the best additions to a game franchise that I can recall. Absolutely love it.

Not gonna lie though....nothing beats flying around as Superman (in LB2 and 3) though....can't even....uggghhh.

Lego games are always solid and fun. Not suprised this one is good as well.

Anyone interested in the Mirror's Edge Catalyst closed beta? You can sign up here.

Okay. That doesn't sound very enthusiastic, but I'm excited for the game, nonetheless.

Yo guys, can somebody help me out with a problem I am having currently?

WHat I am talking about is that whenever I insert a disc or try to run a game with Daemon Tools my laptop doesn't detect any outside devices. The same is happening when I lug my iPhone ito the USB port. I am posting this here because it mainly concerns my gaming schedule.

Street Fighter V comes out on Tuesday...