What video game are you playing?

[ACamp1900]

GTA?? Elder Scrolls??

 

[IrishLion]

My bet for a launch lineup:

Lots of remasters of early-mid PS4 titles with better graphics/load times/performance
Bloodborne 2
Last of Us 2 definitive edition

God of War 2 teased at reveal event, to be released in late 2021.

Do I gotta say it

 

[greyhammer90]

GTA?? Elder Scrolls??

Do I gotta say it

I was talking Sony exclusives, but since you asked...

Pretty sure ES is confirmed 2021 at the earliest. I doubt Rockstar does another GTA without transferring GTA V over to PS5 for yet more sales and another year or two of sharkcards.

Ubisoft will have something that will play like a Ubisoft game. If it's AC's turn it may be that, but I'd say it's more likely that they do a slightly upgraded version of Watchdogs Legion.

 

[Meatloaf]

My bet for a launch lineup:

Lots of remasters of early-mid PS4 titles with better graphics/load times/performance
Bloodborne 2
Last of Us 2 definitive edition

God of War 2 teased at reveal event, to be released in late 2021.

Bloodborne 2 would be amazing as well. The original was my favorite of the Soulsborne series.

 

[greyhammer90]

Bloodborne 2 would be amazing as well. The original was my favorite of the Soulsborne series.

I think I'm the same. It's still probably my game of the generation.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Finished AC: Odyssey a couple nights ago. It always amazes me how Ubisoft is able to consistently bury a fun game under a dogshit narrative.

Started Divinity: Original Sin 2 last night. It's is a serious turn-based RPG. Very challenging so far.

 

[ulukinatme]

Finished AC: Odyssey a couple nights ago. It always amazes me how Ubisoft is able to consistently bury a fun game under a dogshit narrative.

Started Divinity: Original Sin 2 last night. It's is a serious turn-based RPG. Very challenging so far.

Let me know how Divinity goes. I've had it in my Steam library for ages but have held off on starting it. Chris Avellone of Fallout 2 fame had a hand in that game and I've been a fan of his work.

 

[JD Irish]

Finished AC: Odyssey a couple nights ago. It always amazes me how Ubisoft is able to consistently bury a fun game under a dogshit narrative.

Started Divinity: Original Sin 2 last night. It's is a serious turn-based RPG. Very challenging so far.

Are you playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on the Switch? How would you say it is to play on it?

 

[IrishLion]

I was talking Sony exclusives, but since you asked...

Pretty sure ES is confirmed 2021 at the earliest. I doubt Rockstar does another GTA without transferring GTA V over to PS5 for yet more sales and another year or two of sharkcards.

Ubisoft will have something that will play like a Ubisoft game. If it's AC's turn it may be that, but I'd say it's more likely that they do a slightly upgraded version of Watchdogs Legion.

I’m thinking AC Vikings will be both PS4/PS5, like Black Flag was PS3/PS4.

There are rumors that they will then drop a previous-gen-only game set in Rome, like when they dropped Black Flag to bridge two generations, and then AFTER that, they dropped Rogue which was only on the previous gen, and was kind of a surprise.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Let me know how Divinity goes. I've had it in my Steam library for ages but have held off on starting it. Chris Avellone of Fallout 2 fame had a hand in that game and I've been a fan of his work.

I will. Off to good start, but it's a heavy lift.

Are you playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on the Switch? How would you say it is to play on it?

I debated it picking up it up on the Switch, but opted not to because the PS4 version was 1/3 of the cost on Amazon.

 

[IrishLion]

When you guys were discussing Smash a while ago, I got the itch to play some of the Fire Emblem entries I missed out on, either because I never bought them (and it’s cost-prohibitive to buy a rare GBA cartridge now) or because many of the best/most challenging weren’t released in NA.

So now I’m an emulator guy, and I’ve been running ROMs to play old school Fire Emblem.

I might have given my computer herpes with a couple of failed/sketchy ROM downloads, and the game I’m currently playing has some questionable translation decisions via a translation patch... but my life is changed. It’s wonderful.

 

[wizards8507]

Witcher is out on Switch today. Should I cop?

 

[ACamp1900]

Witcher is out on Switch today. Should I cop?

Did you ever get around to it? If not then yeah man it was a great game

 

[IrishLion]

I wasn't really excited for the new Star Wars game... until I read this review.

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/1...SjOXyySkIVAj_j5HqH_tjtAOQVhRcSwiI0mAHZmbTc9Ow

It sounds much bigger and less linear than I had feared. Basically sounds like God of War, but in the Star Wars universe and with Jedi powers, mythology, and tombs to explore.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Steam sale. Gonna get more EU4 DLC

 

[wizards8507]

This review of Overwatch on Switch basically nails my feelings.

The Switch turns Overwatch into a great second-screen game

 

[IrishLion]

This review of Overwatch on Switch basically nails my feelings.

The Switch turns Overwatch into a great second-screen game

Every time I read something about a game on the Switch, I go down the rabbit hole of other reviews.

Now I'm 100% excited to play a new Pokemon game, and (1) I don't even own a Switch yet and (2) Zelda would be first up if [when] I buy it.

I also read a review of Witcher 3, and apparently it looks like ass when the Switch is docked, but is a dream come true when you play it in handheld mode... interesting and tempting.

 

[ACamp1900]

Very interested in the Modern Warfare spilt screen talk,...

 

[IrishLion]

Costco has a Switch bundle for $350 that includes:
- Console
- Carrying Case
- 128gb MicroSD card
- 12 months of Nintendo Online

Is that a good deal, or does the extra $50 on top of the base $300 price tag account for the bonus materials?

Amazon has a coupon for $25 off a Switch right now... my plan to wait until Black Friday is being sorely tested (and the Internet tells me that the only Switch deals on Black Friday will include free game/gift card with purchase, rather than a discount).

 

[wizards8507]

Lmao they announced Crusader Kings 3 and apparently it's PC now.

 

[wizards8507]

Costco has a Switch bundle for $350 that includes:

- Console

- Carrying Case

- 128gb MicroSD card

- 12 months of Nintendo Online



Is that a good deal, or does the extra $50 on top of the base $300 price tag account for the bonus materials?



Amazon has a coupon for $25 off a Switch right now... my plan to wait until Black Friday is being sorely tested (and the Internet tells me that the only Switch deals on Black Friday will include free game/gift card with purchase, rather than a discount).

That's a good deal but not mind blowing. I personally prefer a much larger SD card.

 

[IrishInFl]

I'm playing The Outer Worlds. It's phenomenal.

 

[ulukinatme]

I'm playing The Outer Worlds. It's phenomenal.

[EDIT] Apparently this game IS out on PC right now, but for whatever reason Steam is getting the shaft and won't have it till "one year after Exclusive PC platforms." My guess is because Microsoft recently bought Obsidian they want to hurt Steam's business.

Damn it, I was just looking at that. It doesn't come out on <S>PC</S> Steam till 2020, but it's out now on PS4. It's from Obsidian, of Fallout: New Vegas, KotOR II, Wasteland 2, Pillars of Eternity, etc fame. It's being called "Fallout in space." I'm definitely getting this, and I may not wait until it's out on PC:

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The Outer Worlds is a new single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division.

Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.

Key Features

- The player-driven story RPG: In keeping with the Obsidian tradition, how you approach The Outer Worlds is up to you. Your choices affect not only the way the story develops; but your character build, companion stories, and end game scenarios.

- You can be flawed, in a good way: New to The Outer Worlds is the idea of flaws. A compelling hero is made by the flaws they carry with them. While playing The Outer Worlds, the game tracks your experience to find what you aren't particularly good at. Keep getting attacked by Raptidons? Taking the Raptiphobia flaw gives you a debuff when confronting the vicious creatures, but rewards you with an additional character perk immediately. This optional approach to the game helps you build the character you want while exploring Halcyon.

- Lead your companions: During your journey through the furthest colony, you will meet a host of characters who will want to join your crew. Armed with unique abilities, these companions all have their own missions, motivations, and ideals. It's up to you to help them achieve their goals, or turn them to your own ends.

- Explore the corporate colony: Halcyon is a colony at the edge of the galaxy owned and operated by a corporate board. They control everything... except for the alien monsters left behind when the terraforming of the colony’s two planets didn’t exactly go according to plan. Find your ship, build your crew, and explore the settlements, space stations, and other intriguing locations throughout Halcyon.

Figures that this just came out. I just bought The Forest on sale on PS4 for $13. It's still on sale for a few more days. It's a fun little survival game I'm playing with friends. Creepy as fuck. It's been worth the $13.

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[greyhammer90]

Ulukinatme, while you can only buy the Outer Worlds on Epic game store, the Outer Worlds is available on xbox game pass for PC at the moment, which is extremely cheap when you first sign up. I paid like 5 bucks and am about 6 hours in on my PC. It's not perfect but it's everything I wanted it to be (Fallout New Vegas). There's even your precious low intelligence playthrough with dumb dumb dialogue.

 

[NorthDakota]

Figures that this just came out. I just bought The Forest on sale on PS4 for $13. It's still on sale for a few more days. It's a fun little survival game I'm playing with friends. Creepy as fuck. It's been worth the $13.

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The Forest is pretty fun. Really nice if you have someone in your crew who understands the game well. Nighttime is really scary if you don't have a camp.

 

[ACamp1900]

So after all the promises and talk CoD MW is just another limited 2 player split screen.........

 

[ulukinatme]

Ulukinatme, while you can only buy the Outer Worlds on Epic game store, the Outer Worlds is available on xbox game pass for PC at the moment, which is extremely cheap when you first sign up. I paid like 5 bucks and am about 6 hours in on my PC. It's not perfect but it's everything I wanted it to be (Fallout New Vegas). There's even your precious low intelligence playthrough with dumb dumb dialogue.

I did go ahead and pull the trigger on Epic Games' site and get Outer Worlds. I've been very stingy about $60 games lately, I usually wait till they go on sale, but I'm a sucker for Obsidian stuff. I'm already several hours in with a high INT/Charsima build and plan on talking my way out of a lot of stuff. At the same time I'm doing a lot of sniping with a Hunting Rifle when I do get into combat. I'm already looking forward to restarting with a dumb dumb character that melees everything and responds to dialogue like an idiot.

 

[GowerND11]

So after all the promises and talk CoD MW is just another limited 2 player split screen.........

Wait what? I thought it had a full single player campaign...

 

[wizards8507]

Wait what? I thought it had a full single player campaign...

All Camp cares about is multiplayer split screen.

 

[IrishLion]

Wait what? I thought it had a full single player campaign...

All Camp cares about is multiplayer split screen.

His family bonds over murdering each other in wartime simulations.

No mention on if screen-cheating is allowed or not.