OT: The All-Purpose Video Game Thread: Part III

[TheBloodyNine]

has anyone had any luck lately snagging the new xbox series x or the ps5......looking everyday now and havent seen a thing

Allegedly, Sony is ramping up production and planning on shipping out a ton soon so there should be some in the near future. I'm waiting till there are more killer apps for either of these before I put down $500.

 

[Rangers in 7]

Allegedly, Sony is ramping up production and planning on shipping out a ton soon so there should be some in the near future. I'm waiting till there are more killer apps for either of these before I put down $500.

im still extremely surprised by the lack of production on both consoles....im willing to pay the $500 but they need to be available

the fact that people are selling them for $1000-$1200 is disgusting

 

[Nash Money]

has anyone had any luck lately snagging the new xbox series x or the ps5......looking everyday now and havent seen a thing

I would recommend following a twitter account that is dedicated to in stock alerts and turning on alerts. I used @PS5StockAlerts

 

[mas0764]

has anyone had any luck lately snagging the new xbox series x or the ps5......looking everyday now and havent seen a thing

I got the series X from Walmart online. Was difficult to land.

 

[RUNYR]

Is NHL 21 worth $30?

Recently got the Series X and still on the market for some games.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Is NHL 21 worth $30?

Recently got the Series X and still on the market for some games.

I want to know too. Im getting tired of NHL 17. I just need to know if 21 is an upgrade or downgrade lol

 

[LokiDog]

Sure, if you’re still playing 2017 it’s worth $30. It’s not immensely different, but the quality of life improvements and things like unique celebrations, skating styles etc. spice it up a bit. Plus guys like Laf and Buch and Kakko have their likeness in the game. It’s $30. At the end of the day, it’s not something I’d hesitate to spend. If you’re hurting for cash, a video game probably isn’t a good investment. If you’re just unsure whether it’s a game worth getting, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in spending $30 on it. You may disappointed that the game hasn’t come as far in 4 iterations as virtually anyone would have hoped, but that’s a different story, if that makes sense.

I personally think that the games are massively frustrating by how much they haven’t progressed and the simple things that should be in the game that still aren’t. The physics, hopefully will be a next generation improvement but there’s still so much small stuff that could be better. That said, I do find the AI to be marginally better than 20, and a nice step up from older generations. The skating and puck pick ups are better, deking is more fluid, the new BAP is fun for a while. Definitely a nice change up they hopefully build on. All in all, it’s frustratingly satisfactory. It’s hockey, and it’s still the best iteration of hockey to date. It just sucks that they’ve done so relatively little over the years.

 

[Kords]

Is NHL 21 worth $30?

Recently got the Series X and still on the market for some games.

I only play Be a Pro mode so I can't speak for the rest of the game, but it is pretty much the same old game as the last 5 or so they put out. Personally, turning off my brain and playing a few games of full sim BAP every night and advancing my season is somewhat therapeutic so I always get my money's worth (300 or so hours). I would never pay full price though. The product they put out is insulting and sub par.

 

[CasusBelli]

FIFA on Xbox Series X is out of this world.

 

[CasusBelli]

I only play Be a Pro mode so I can't speak for the rest of the game, but it is pretty much the same old game as the last 5 or so they put out. Personally, turning off my brain and playing a few games of full sim BAP every night and advancing my season is somewhat therapeutic so I always get my money's worth (300 or so hours). I would never pay full price though. The product they put out is insulting and sub par.

For me the presentation is the worst. The commentary is atrocious. The game doesn’t feel tight without commentary, but my god the current commentators are awful, and the repetitiveness of their remarks is intolerable. Surely we can include some “smart commentary.”

The NBC commentary they had with Doc and Edzo (the last time I bought the game) was better than the current duo.

 

[Kords]

For me the presentation is the worst. The commentary is atrocious. The game doesn’t feel tight without commentary, but my god the current commentators are awful, and the repetitiveness of their remarks is intolerable. Surely we can include some “smart commentary.”

The NBC commentary they had with Doc and Edzo (the last time I bought the game) was better than the current duo.

Nothing was worse than Snoop Dogg saying the same few lines almost every single game in NHL20. Like wtf? Who thought that was okay? They probably blew half their budget paying him for that.

 

[CasusBelli]

Nothing was worse than Snoop Dogg saying the same few lines almost every single game in NHL20. Like wtf? Who thought that was okay? They probably blew half their budget paying him for that.

They had Snoop Dogg? Good god. I can see it now.

“And now we go live to Snoop. What’s going on with Lemieux?”
“Nothing chillin’ in the penalty box after dropping Reaves like he’s not. And I’ll tell you this playa ... it was so beautiful ... I just want you to know. Now let’s go live to my man Luda!”
“Hey yo thanks Snoop. Yeah so ... Rangers rolling out and pimping all over the world tonight ... goals in area codes.”

 

[Edge]

Sure, if you’re still playing 2017 it’s worth $30. It’s not immensely different, but the quality of life improvements and things like unique celebrations, skating styles etc. spice it up a bit. Plus guys like Laf and Buch and Kakko have their likeness in the game. It’s $30. At the end of the day, it’s not something I’d hesitate to spend. If you’re hurting for cash, a video game probably isn’t a good investment. If you’re just unsure whether it’s a game worth getting, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in spending $30 on it. You may disappointed that the game hasn’t come as far in 4 iterations as virtually anyone would have hoped, but that’s a different story, if that makes sense.

I personally think that the games are massively frustrating by how much they haven’t progressed and the simple things that should be in the game that still aren’t. The physics, hopefully will be a next generation improvement but there’s still so much small stuff that could be better. That said, I do find the AI to be marginally better than 20, and a nice step up from older generations. The skating and puck pick ups are better, deking is more fluid, the new BAP is fun for a while. Definitely a nice change up they hopefully build on. All in all, it’s frustratingly satisfactory. It’s hockey, and it’s still the best iteration of hockey to date. It just sucks that they’ve done so relatively little over the years.

At the end of the day, it's an escape where you can build the dynasty you want around Lafreniere, Kakko, Fox, Shesterkin and company. For me, it's worth the price of a daydream.

 

[New York RKY]

At the end of the day, it's an escape where you can build the dynasty you want around Lafreniere, Kakko, Fox, Shesterkin and company. For me, it's worth the price of a daydream.

How long did it take you to trade for Zegras?

 

[LokiDog]

At the end of the day, it's an escape where you can build the dynasty you want around Lafreniere, Kakko, Fox, Shesterkin and company. For me, it's worth the price of a daydream.

That’s largely how I feel. I’m always disappointed by some things not being improved. Quality of life stuff like player likenesses or better commentary. Larger gameplay improvements, etc. but at the end of the day, it is 100% what you say it is and I value it for that exact reason. I never regret buying it and I play it plenty for my escape and wish fulfillment/armchair GMing.

 

[Edge]

How long did it take you to trade for Zegras?

I created him, but haven't traded for him.

I did however turn Howden into Glass at the TDL, along with Smith into Pelletier and Johnson into Hoglander.

I've decided I am gearing up for a run at PLD in the offseason and unlike the Rangers, I'm keeping Chytil and Zibanejad as well! =P

 

[Edge]

That’s largely how I feel. I’m always disappointed by some things not being improved. Quality of life stuff like player likenesses or better commentary. Larger gameplay improvements, etc. but at the end of the day, it is 100% what you say it is and I value it for that exact reason. I never regret buying it and I play it plenty for my escape and wish fulfillment/armchair GMing.

Exactly.

The commentary took a step back this season, and the lack of new players faces was disappointing. Granted COVID is a thing, and I get that, but they also suppossedly did a bunch of scans over a year ago, so I was expecting a bit more.

I feel like I want more control. I can live with the game shipping the way it does. But then let me import created faces (like other games), or edit player bios if they're inaccurate. Hell, let me create or download custom goalie gear. Let me upgrade masks, or things of that nature.

But, those gripes aside, I'm having a blast doing what I've never been able to do --- take TOP prospects the Rangers actually have, and build a dynasty with them. In that sense, the Rangers experience has never been more real.

 

[LokiDog]

Exactly.

The commentary took a step back this season, and the lack of new players faces was disappointing. Granted COVID is a thing, and I get that, but they also suppossedly did a bunch of scans over a year ago, so I was expecting a bit more.

I feel like I want more control. I can live with the game shipping the way it does. But then let me import created faces (like other games), or edit player bios if they're inaccurate. Hell, let me create or download custom goalie gear. Let me upgrade masks, or things of that nature.

But, those gripes aside, I'm having a blast doing what I've never been able to do --- take TOP prospects the Rangers actually have, and build a dynasty with them. In that sense, the Rangers experience has never been more real.

I agree completely. Since online play requires you to download the latest rosters so everyone plays with an even field, what harm is there in allowing the offline roster to be more customizable. Let us change bio information, hair (not just beards), import faces, import or design goalie gear, etc. I only play offline and my roster file is for me alone; who cares if I want to make Crosby a 5’5 250lb 65 overall grinder (I don’t, but you get the gist). It would definitely be nice to import faces and have more control, as you say.

Also, commentary is a lot more important than I think EA realizes and the new commentary package is far behind the old NBC one. A return to the more true-to-broadcast style with greater variety and immersion (in terms of details the commentary highlights) would go a long way.

 

[Taluss]

Is NHL 21 any good? Been playing NHL 17 for years and I’m thinking of upgrading but I’m VERY skeptical of EA.

I mean it’s good but it’s what you would expect from EA. Basically a $80 roster update with some new features. I’d say it’s definitely worth it if you only have NHL 17. If you had NHL 20 I’d say meh.

 

[Taluss]

Is NHL 21 worth $30?

Recently got the Series X and still on the market for some games.

Yeah I’d buy for $30. Even if you have NHL 20. Not much has changed but you have the new rosters and jerseys.

 

[CasusBelli]

That’s largely how I feel. I’m always disappointed by some things not being improved. Quality of life stuff like player likenesses or better commentary. Larger gameplay improvements, etc. but at the end of the day, it is 100% what you say it is and I value it for that exact reason. I never regret buying it and I play it plenty for my escape and wish fulfillment/armchair GMing.

Have you considered Franchise Hockey Manager? No better series if you want to be a GM.

 

[CasusBelli]

I agree completely. Since online play requires you to download the latest rosters so everyone plays with an even field, what harm is there in allowing the offline roster to be more customizable. Let us change bio information, hair (not just beards), import faces, import or design goalie gear, etc. I only play offline and my roster file is for me alone; who cares if I want to make Crosby a 5’5 250lb 65 overall grinder (I don’t, but you get the gist). It would definitely be nice to import faces and have more control, as you say.

Also, commentary is a lot more important than I think EA realizes and the new commentary package is far behind the old NBC one. A return to the more true-to-broadcast style with greater variety and immersion (in terms of details the commentary highlights) would go a long way.

Exactly. And in this day of increasingly sophisticated AI and ever increasing computing power, there must surely be technology available for generating commentary. Oh wait! There is! (Or at least under serious development.)

IBM Trials A.I. That Can Do Soccer Commentary

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Exactly. And in this day of increasingly sophisticated AI and ever increasing computing power, there must surely be technology available for generating commentary. Oh wait! There is! (Or at least under serious development.)

IBM Trials A.I. That Can Do Soccer Commentary

Ok 2 things.

1. This is kind of awesome, and I don't even play sport centric games.
2. Gonna love it when the AI goes rogue and starts yelling at the player for being terrible at the game.

 

[noupf]

y'all are whacked. All this Xbox X and PS5 shit..........even the PS4 and Xbox One gamers. I just busted out my xbox 360 to give me, my 7 year old and 4 year old something to do while we are cooped up in the house during the pandemic and the winter. Luckily I gabbed a bunch of games from a local Game Stop thats closing its doors for like $4-$5 a pop.

Seriously though, I havent played video games in over 10 years. I'll likely grab one of these new systems next year when the kids are a little older, but man o' man, the newest systems look great. I have to imagine jumping from the xbox 360 to the newest systems next year will be quite an upgrade experience, no?

Hope EA Sports gets their shit together and makes some serious leaps and bounds with the NHL series moving forward. It always irritated me that with their lack of video game competition, how stale the series gets.

 

[Rangers in 7]

y'all are whacked. All this Xbox X and PS5 shit..........even the PS4 and Xbox One gamers. I just busted out my xbox 360 to give me, my 7 year old and 4 year old something to do while we are cooped up in the house during the pandemic and the winter. Luckily I gabbed a bunch of games from a local Game Stop thats closing its doors for like $4-$5 a pop.

Seriously though, I havent played video games in over 10 years. I'll likely grab one of these new systems next year when the kids are a little older, but man o' man, the newest systems look great. I have to imagine jumping from the xbox 360 to the newest systems next year will be quite an upgrade experience, no?

Hope EA Sports gets their shit together and makes some serious leaps and bounds with the NHL series moving forward. It always irritated me that with their lack of video game competition, how stale the series gets.

it will be like our prospect pool 5 years ago vs today