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OT: General Video Game Discussion IX
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Waiting for one more worthwhile exclusive before I buy an Xbox. #playstation4life (but at the rate Microsoft are buying up big name devs/studios, I will capitulate)
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I'm so unimpressed with Bethesda going Xbox exclusive, and Forza Horizon and the new Fable game if it ever comes are too
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The frustrating part for me is I had both Xbox One and PS4, but this generation I just got the PS5 because I never played the Xbox, now Xbox decides to finally have some good exclusives...
I'll just not play the xbox exclusive games because of the controller. It's the same with the few switch games that interest me. I can't stand the controller for the switch either so I won't bother with them.
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Not sure if you've looked into it, but the Switch has some alternative options, but if you don't like the Xbox controller you probably won't like any of those anyway
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Fair enough, I don't play it enough to justify the purchase either. Pretty much just on vacations.
Anyone planning to get/has got EA FC24? I know, it's basically FIFA which means recycled year after year, but it finally has crossplay on the Pro Clubs mode. Gonna try it out at least. Pro Clubs is effectively EASHL but association football, meaning each user controls an individual player as opposed to the whole team. Always been a fan of that mode, but given how much NHL games have stagnated or downright decayed over the past decade, couldn't justify buying a whole console just for that. Yes, it existed in past FIFA games too, but not with crossplay. That in turn means friends on console no longer have to buy a PC version just to play with me. Also means we have a chance of getting more than 10 games over the year, given a wider base. Here's hoping.
Dickie Dunn
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I caved and bought an Xbox to play Starfield. Not regretting it. Wife wasn't thrilled but that's part of the fun sometimes.
Dee Oh Cee
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Hey all, been a while. Came to say that Baldur's Gate 3 is incredible. That is all.
Oh, and Sea of Stars is awesome too.
Oh, and Sea of Stars is awesome too.
Sad People
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Started up Hogwarts Legacy here recently and its a pretty good game i guess. Its a pretty cookie cutter basic RPG but its a really beautiful game. I wish there was a skill tree or something to make a unique build instead of just attack and defense stats for you toon but it is what it is. Its isnt really sinking me in like i thought it would i can only put in an hour or 2 before i get bored of it and put it away for the day. The in game map is awful with it being up there with Fallen Order bad. Combat is kinda fun tbh, i wish i didnt have to remember what i gotta do to 3 separate shields because im having a hard time remembering how to break the purple, yellow and red shields.
CS2 is amazing, been really enjoying it and think its going to take over Valorant as my FPS, tactical shooter to play.
CS2 is amazing, been really enjoying it and think its going to take over Valorant as my FPS, tactical shooter to play.
I got bored with Hogwarts after a few hours. I think it's good game for a fanboy to experience that world, but as just a game on it's own I thought it was lacking.
I'm also a sword and board player for rpg games. So the wizard nuke/kite just isn't fun for me.
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You just have to use the corresponding colored spells. There are a few other ways but I'm not sure how far you are so don't wanna spoil much.
I enjoyed it but I grew up on Harry Potter so it was the nostalgia for me. It was a little dry at times, but really beautiful like you said. I'm hoping the sequel really ramps up some of the stuff you can do. There's not a lot of replayability either. I just about finished 100%ing the game on PS5, but just need to progress in the story to a certain point in each house, and it's really glaring.
Sad People
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Bro that never crossed my mind and it makes so much sense now hahah thanks for pointing that out for me. Im not too far into the story maybe 10 hours? Just finished my 1st herbology lesson and merlin trial at a village outside of Hogwarts and Hogsmeade (forgetting what they call it in game) and heading towards my first potions lesson.
Grew up on it also and am a huge fan of the series, truly love it. Its a comfort place for me to be brutally honest, it was there for me when no one else was in this world. It seems like theres a marathon on every other weekend and you bet its on the tv whether i be sitting down and watching it, its on for background noise for around the house or on mute and just having it on. Seriously just seeing it gives me peace. As stupid as i feel like saying this but i get tears to my eyes atleast once when i watch those marathons thats just how much it means to me.
With all that said thats why im kinda surprised it didnt catch me like i thought it would. i will still finish the game but i thought id be going hard on it and doing some long sessions but it hasnt captivated me, atleast not yet.
Yeah kind disappointing there arent any DLCs planned for it in the future, hopefully that changes after its soon to be Switch release. Theyre missing out on a crap ton of cash by not having anything planned.
Curious if youd know this but is the story the same for each house? Youd think each house would have a different one but it doesnt seem like that from what ive heard. Also theres no real consqucnes for using the 3 unforgivable curses.
Yeah it has it flaws. Like i mentioned a pretty basic *** RPG. Was hoping for a little more depth to it but it is what it is.
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Yeah I get it, my mom used to read the books to me and my sister when we were younger.
I think you're far enough that you should have discovered ancient magic (R1+L1 on PS5), which breaks shields, also if you hold down the protego/shield button so it activates stupefy when there's an incoming spell, that should work too, as will throwing objects at them.
So the story overall is the same, the friends are all the same, like the Slytherin character will still have the same affect on your game whether you're in Slytherin or Hufflepuff. Each house does have its own side quest towards the beginning of the game though. Some of them are better than others, but I'll let you look those up to spoil on your own if you're interested. But yeah the story being almost entirely the same is one disappointing aspect.
And yeah, no consequences for using the unforgiveable curses, which I kinda like, cause then you can just focus on having fun and playing the game without being evil and people treating you differently for it.
I will say too, there should be a talent tree unlocked at a certain point, which won't really change your playstyle much, but it adds a little extra flare to some of your abilities.
Sad People
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Sad People
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Just over 20 hours in Hogwarts legacy and its starting to suck me in more. First 5-10 ish hours maybe more were a bit of a slog but it picks up a bit. Writing though is kinda rough, I wish it was better. If it had Hellblade levels of story and writing itd be such a great game. Right now id say thats my biggest critique about the it. But Hellblade is a pretty high bar to set for most games.
I cant get over how beautiful this game is. love love love how the seasons change, im in fall right now and i cant get over how cool it is walking around Hogsmeade and Hogwarts with pumpkins and jack o lanterns around along with trees changing colors, its so effin coool and such a nice and unique touch that really adds to the game and atmosphere.
The room of requirement or your POH is pretty rad too i dont think ill go balls to the wall with is but its a nice touch. They did a pretty good job with it as well. The vivarium is kinda rad as well, going in and grooming and feeding your beasts in order to get rare items in order to upgrade your gear, kinda cool.
I will give it to Portkey games though they did a really really good job with this game as i think its their first one theyve made. I do look forward to more of their games they release in the future.
I cant get over how beautiful this game is. love love love how the seasons change, im in fall right now and i cant get over how cool it is walking around Hogsmeade and Hogwarts with pumpkins and jack o lanterns around along with trees changing colors, its so effin coool and such a nice and unique touch that really adds to the game and atmosphere.
The room of requirement or your POH is pretty rad too i dont think ill go balls to the wall with is but its a nice touch. They did a pretty good job with it as well. The vivarium is kinda rad as well, going in and grooming and feeding your beasts in order to get rare items in order to upgrade your gear, kinda cool.
I will give it to Portkey games though they did a really really good job with this game as i think its their first one theyve made. I do look forward to more of their games they release in the future.
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BagHead
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I probably should have posted this on Monday when I learned about it, but sometimes I'm lazy or busy. For anyone who hasn't seen yet and was hoping for some good news around Unity, here you go:
Unity CEO John Riccitiello to Step Down
Unity CEO John Riccitiello to Step Down
Jbcraig1883
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I know I am late on BG3 but I just finished ACT 1. I really enjoyed it up until I started to try to 100% everything. Then it became a bit too tedious looting, making sure I passed all the checks when conversing with certain NPCs, etc. I think I need to just play the game freely without looking at any guides if I get stuck, and not try to perfect it.
For season 2 of D4, I think I am going to give it another go since they say they are changing quite a bit. The itemization is still an issue but it looks like a lot of moves in the right direction.
Outside of that, I want to pick up Forza Motorsports but will probably wait until I finish BG3 first.
Last - I have been playing EHM since 2002sh and usually fire that up once the Wild's season starts. Will probably start that up soon with a good ol fantasy draft. Anyone else play?
For season 2 of D4, I think I am going to give it another go since they say they are changing quite a bit. The itemization is still an issue but it looks like a lot of moves in the right direction.
Outside of that, I want to pick up Forza Motorsports but will probably wait until I finish BG3 first.
Last - I have been playing EHM since 2002sh and usually fire that up once the Wild's season starts. Will probably start that up soon with a good ol fantasy draft. Anyone else play?
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BagHead
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As I said earlier in this thread, when playing BG3, I've found the most enjoyment by not save scumming and just letting go. Be your character, flaws and all, and it's super fun. They seemed to design the game (act 1 at the very least) with failure in mind, so that it's not a bad thing to fail rolls. Sometimes it's a hilarious thing. I've made out with a mind flayer to death, and lost an eye to dubious surgery practices. My character is not wise.
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