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

[duhmetreE]

PC?

I don't game anywhere close to what I used to but PC + PS5 is the way to go.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Still trying to find an Xbox Series X, no luck. I've been actively trying for the past few weeks but everything is sold out the second I see anything pop up online. So frustrating because we're well over a year since it came out.

Literally 20 minutes after posting this I saw a bundle offer on Gamestop and I somehow was able to get. Lol what timing.

PC?

Idk I could never get in to PC games, I stick to the consoles. I had Xbox 360 then a PS4 so now I'm going back to XBOX.

 

[mas0764]

The console I never see available is the PS5, I do see the Series X sometimes and I snagged one last year.

I want a PS5, but at the same time, it's hideous so part of me thinks I'm better off waiting for a PS5 Slim/PS5 Pro that's redesigned and a little smaller.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

The console I never see available is the PS5, I do see the Series X sometimes and I snagged one last year.

I want a PS5, but at the same time, it's hideous so part of me thinks I'm better off waiting for a PS5 Slim/PS5 Pro that's redesigned and a little smaller.

I play my Series X way more than my PS5. The only exclusive I’ve played is Demons Souls (which was awesome) and then not much else. I wouldn’t rush for it at this point.

 

[Brutananadilewski]

Idk I could never get in to PC games, I stick to the consoles. I had Xbox 360 then a PS4 so now I'm going back to XBOX.

Trust me, if you have a decent rig, the output is better than anything the XBox or PS5 has to offer. At that point, you're only getting a console to play exclusives, and with Gamepass, even more so as to not get one.

And the thing that gives PC gamers the edge over console players?

Mouse & Keyboard

Honestly, there are games that have cross-play between different consoles and PC, and I just feel sorry for the console players.

Of course, some people prefer the convenience factor that consoles offer, and that's something I can respect.

 

[mas0764]

There’s a convenience and smoothness to consoles. PCs have higher highs but lower lows. You can get way better graphics, customization, input, etc, but PC gaming is more expensive for hardware, and sometimes the ports are trash and the games run poorly.

But the sales on PC can’t be beat. You can get $60-$70 games for under $20, sometimes under $10 or $5 depending on how long you wait.

 

[mas0764]

Steam Deck purchases begin Feb 25, shipping out Feb 28.

 

[Brief Candle]

Thought this was big news:

My only hope for this acquisition is that they take out the trash at Blizzard. I played WoW for about 15 years. Myself and literally my entire group who played together collectively quit after the news broke of what was going on there (not to mention the game being literally awful now). Hopefully they bring WoW back to being WoW and not this garbage that it is today. I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss playing.

Since I quit I've been buying/playing games I didn't have time for and I have to say, the two that I loved the most were:
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Detroit: Become Human

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Steam Deck purchases begin Feb 25, shipping out Feb 28.

Not getting mine until after Q2, whatever that means...

 

[mas0764]

Not getting mine until after Q2, whatever that means...

Unfortunately me too. I got a reservation that very afternoon, after like an hour of it crashing. I still got after Q2.

 

[haohmaru]

I have to say that:

A.) I'm pretty frustrated that after, what, 14+ months I still can't find a PS5 at retail either online or brick and mortar. If I didn't have an extensive PS4 library I'd have moved back to Xbox.

B.) CoD Vanguard is ridiculous. The campaign isn't on the disc, it's a 100GB download, -and- if you don't update the app (another whatever GB download) you can't play the campaign/single player. OFFLINE.

That's my last foray into the CoD universe. That and it's the same old run and gun multiplayer that it's been forever. I'd give my left nut (well, not really) for a multiplayer like this to actually be realistic.

 

[Do you want ants]

I have to say that:

A.) I'm pretty frustrated that after, what, 14+ months I still can't find a PS5 at retail either online or brick and mortar. If I didn't have an extensive PS4 library I'd have moved back to Xbox.

B.) CoD Vanguard is ridiculous. The campaign isn't on the disc, it's a 100GB download, -and- if you don't update the app (another whatever GB download) you can't play the campaign/single player. OFFLINE.

That's my last foray into the CoD universe. That and it's the same old run and gun multiplayer that it's been forever. I'd give my left nut (well, not really) for a multiplayer like this to actually be realistic.

Target and GameStop are your best bet online but since you already have a ps4 and I’ll assume Ps plus with it, you can just register with Sony to get selected to skip the line and buy one.

 

[bleedblue94]

Any Horizon fans in here?

 

[mas0764]

Any Horizon fans in here?

I enjoyed the first one but I'm not sure the series has the staying power to be an all time franchise. It's kinda super corny, and a little P.C. I expect the plot to unravel a bit.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Unfortunately me too. I got a reservation that very afternoon, after like an hour of it crashing. I still got after Q2.

Very annoying how they did that whole thing, and also very predictable.

 

[haohmaru]

Target and GameStop are your best bet online but since you already have a ps4 and I’ll assume Ps plus with it, you can just register with Sony to get selected to skip the line and buy one.

I registered with Sony in November and never heard anything.

 

[bleedblue94]

I enjoyed the first one but I'm not sure the series has the staying power to be an all time franchise. It's kinda super corny, and a little P.C. I expect the plot to unravel a bit.

I think this new one coming out friday will determine if it can stay long term. If they can keep reinventing the machines and expand the depth of the world it may be able to sustain long long term

 

[Do you want ants]

I registered with Sony in November and never heard anything.

I got mine from target on an early morning drop. However, I’ve got 2 friends that got theirs from Sony. Took one a month and the other 4 months after registering.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

10 days until Elden Ring . Finally a game worth buying , been slim pickings this gen

 

[TheBloodyNine]

10 days until Elden Ring . Finally a game worth buying , been slim pickings this gen

Truer words have not been spoken. My PS5 was literally collecting dust the other day until I decided to play through SOTN on there for a week. Need this!

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Truer words have not been spoken. My PS5 was literally collecting dust the other day until I decided to play through SOTN on there for a week. Need this!

I’ve just been playing PS4 games on it, even though I also have a PS4 . PS5 controller is so nice

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I’ve just been playing PS4 games on it, even though I also have a PS4 . PS5 controller is so nice

I agree. I basically was like "I just want to play something with that controller." Last "Next-Gen" game I played on it was RE8 back in May. Let's hope Elden Ring is a nice, long time sucking adventure but even looking at this year there is not much that's coming out that makes me go "Holy shit thank god I have a next gen console to play that!"

 

[duhmetreE]

I'm waiting for God of War to get a PS5.

Even then, with Playstation's current direction, they eventually release their First Party Games on PC..

 

[mas0764]

I agree. I basically was like "I just want to play something with that controller." Last "Next-Gen" game I played on it was RE8 back in May. Let's hope Elden Ring is a nice, long time sucking adventure but even looking at this year there is not much that's coming out that makes me go "Holy shit thank god I have a next gen console to play that!"

Game development is really hitting a dry spell.

It takes them too long and there are too many bad ideas.

Too many studios are just developing multiplayer games where they can charge for microtransactions.

The epic single player game is indeed dying out. GTA/Red Dead is a rarity and even Rockstar is taking forever between iterations. Oblivion was 2006. Fallout 3 was 2008. Skyrim was 2011. Fallout 4 was 2015. It's been 11 years since an Elder Scrolls title and 7 years since a Fallout 4 single player title.

Where are all the damn single player games? Oh, but they made an Elder Scrolls MMO and a Fallout MMO in that time.

Stop buying microtransaction games, people.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Game development is really hitting a dry spell.

It takes them too long and there are too many bad ideas.

Too many studios are just developing multiplayer games where they can charge for microtransactions.

The epic single player game is indeed dying out. GTA/Red Dead is a rarity and even Rockstar is taking forever between iterations. Oblivion was 2006. Fallout 3 was 2008. Skyrim was 2011. Fallout 4 was 2015. It's been 11 years since an Elder Scrolls title and 7 years since a Fallout 4 single player title.

Where are all the damn single player games? Oh, but they made an Elder Scrolls MMO and a Fallout MMO in that time.

Stop buying microtransaction games, people.

I still rely on the Japanese companies when it comes to making the best single player games. Sony needs to buy Konami and then give Kojima the reigns on new Metal Gear, Silent Hill and Castlevania games (Well, bring Igarashi back for that one).