The Official "Hey, I Play Video Games" Megathread- Page 3

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 1/14/10 at 7:29pm

Great list, Erik, thanks for posting. New Zelda and a new Super Mario Galaxy and a new StarCraft... drool

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 1/15/10 at 10:53am

I just got a Playstation 3 for Christmas and I already collected several games plus a few Blu Rays and I'm having a blast. I'm an 80s generation kid, so I really prefer the lighter fare when it comes to gaming. I absolutely LOVE Little Big Planet and Lego Indiana Jones. I'm planning on getting Lego Batman and Star Wars as well. I think the most "intense" game I own is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, which I'm really enjoying, though I've just started the basic level and I've a feeling it will get very complicated very soon. One of my favorite things about the PS3 is downloading more classic-style arcade games that don't require the memorization of umpteen different stick/button combinations at a moment's notice. Super Stardust HD, a beefed-up visually stunning variation on Asteroids, is my current obsession.

I think my biggest disappointment is not being able to play PS2 games. I never had a PS2 and really wanted to give Kingdom Hearts and DDR a go. But if anyone has any recommendations for games, I'd love to hear them. I'm not into military, sports, or gore-based games. I haven't owned a game console since the SNES so, I'd love a little help and guidance. Here's what I have thus far:

Lego Indiana Jones
Little Big Planet
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Wall-E
Ghostbusters
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Sonic the Hedgehog
MotorStorm (It was a gift and I haven't played it yet)
Pinball Hall of Fame

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 1/15/10 at 11:13am

Little Big Planet is great. That's one of my favs too.

For the PS3 I would recommend Uncharted 1 and 2. The gameplay, story, and graphics are all great. It does get a little intense sometimes but in an Indiana Jones sense...it's never really scary. And the controls are pretty easy to pick up.

I'd also recommend the Ratchet and Clank games. They are both really fun platformers.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 1/16/10 at 12:01am

I've been addicted to Super Mario Brothers for Wii since I got it for Christmas.

[James885]

Posted: 1/16/10 at 9:48am

Does anyone else like the Metroid games? I have Metroid Prime and I got Metroid Prime 2: Echoes for Christmas, and I can't get enough of it.

[bethnor]

Posted: 1/21/10 at 5:15pm

i've given up my console days (too much time), but bayonetta for the xbox/ps3 looks very intriguing. nothing like kicking ass with a size 40 high-heel boot:



or disposing of foes by using the guns in your high-heels (she wields two guns by hands, and also guns in the heels of her boots, lol. john woo, eat your heart out) while dancing on a stripper pole, and finally summoning the giant demon dragon out her hair, a move rather charmingly referred to as a "wicked weave":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdgdkm5Ml00

surprised that the more conservative elements haven't complained about this game yet, as it basically seems to have you beating on angels for 15 hours, including disposing of them with some very... graphic means (iron maidens, the ahem, wooden horse...).

[followyourbliss23]

Posted: 1/28/10 at 5:09pm

^ omg! that looks amazing! definitely will be picking that up!

on a separate note, anybody playing 'mass effect 2' yet? thoughts?

[I<3bway]

Posted: 1/28/10 at 5:13pm

Just got wifi for my house and I am now addicted to playing the virtual console games on my Wii! Just bought Super Mario 2 and 3. Super Mario World, Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Secret of Gana. I am having such nostalgia just playing these games. I love it. I'm hoping they'll bring Mario Paint to purchase at the store. I'm planning on getting Donkey Kong and Kirby next. Then I'll have to hold off for a bit more.

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 1/29/10 at 6:27am

I just got the first Mass Effect this week because I wanted Mass Effect 2 and I'm loving.
Sadly my Xbox got the red ring of death last night so I won't be able to play for awhile

Oh and Bethnor...Bayonetta is awesome.

[Plum]

Posted: 1/30/10 at 2:46pm

I'm highly tickled by the fact that one of the leads in Mass Effect 2 is voiced by and modeled on Yvonne Strahovski (Sarah on Chuck). Well, when it's not hitting Uncanny Valley territory and freaking me out. And the spaceship is Tricia Helfer! Hee.

[jasonf]

Posted: 1/30/10 at 2:53pm

Love Metroid Prime for Wii! I just started, but what a great game so far.

Mister Matt - the Lego Star Wars game is FANTASTIC. I don't like Batman as much as I hoped I would, but Star Wars is definitely worth getting.

I'm looking forward the Harry Potter Lego game in May!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/30/10 at 8:04pm

As one going back to the Atari 2600, I now enjoy Nintendo DS plus some computer slot games & some sports oriented ones.

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 10/25/18 at 3:49pm

It's a good time to be a gamer!

Anyone else excited for the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 tomorrow??

[mpkie]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 11:51am

Yes!! If it's half as good as the first one we're in for a treat.

I didn't think there were any gamers on this board.

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 10/26/18 at 8:05pm

The first game I got for my PS4 when I got it a good while back was Life Is Strange. a game that I really love and has great replay value. And, it's great that I am able to now look forward to releases and follow the progress until they come out. For example, I was following (and as a result very much looking forward to) Spider Man. But, the real issue for me, is that, I had been so far behind and out of the loop for gaming that when it comes to something like Red Dead Redemption, a game that looks like it's right up my alley, is one that is hard to play. Simply because the initial one was on the PS3 and from what I can tell, they didn't do a remastered version for the PS4. 

But, to anyone more knowledgeable than I, is Red Dead Redemption a game where one needs to have played the initial one in order to be able to know what's going on? From what I was able to gather, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to the first game, so I am wondering if that means that I can still play it without having to have played the initial one 

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 10/28/18 at 12:10pm

A little unkown series but I just got into the Just cause 3 series for playstation. Its storyline is a little eh, but I like the gameplay.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/28/18 at 5:38pm

I'm furious that the new Lego games are only for PS4.

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 9:45am

"But, to anyone more knowledgeable than I, is Red Dead Redemption a game where one needs to have played the initial one in order to be able to know what's going on? From what I was able to gather, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to the first game, so I am wondering if that means that I can still play it without having to have played the initial one "

RDR2 is a prequel to the first game so you don't NEED to play the first to understand the second. But there are a bunch of characters and Easter eggs in the second game you won't get if you haven't played the first.

I would recommend watching a recap video of the first game's story on youtube.

I haven't had the time to get far yet, but the game is stunning. Especially on the Xbox One X. The level of detail is amazing. 

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 9:55am

I used to play a ton of simulation games. Like Roller Coaster Tycoon, Sim City, Sims, Airport Simulator. Kind of want to get back into it. Oh and I can’t forget LEGO Star Wars and Batman. Those were both my jam when I was in middle school.

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 9:57am

Mister Matt said: "I'm furious that the new Lego games are only for PS4."

Which ones? I know the Harry Potter collection has an XBox release date.

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 10:29am

Some times when I need to relax after a stressful week, I fire up the Switch and just roam around in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That game really is something extraordinary.

[Catsbroadwayfan]

Posted: 10/30/18 at 12:22pm

Call me old fashioned, but after a long day of work I like playing the sly cooper series. That game never gets old.