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 On 11/02/2013 at 03:50 PM by asrealasitgets See More From This User » |
Is it November already? It seems like only yesterday I was posting on 1up.com, or early May.
With the new hardware launches approaching soon, I think I've fallen into the category of will pick up games missed on current gen and play catch up. Do we really need new hardware, or do I need new hardware now. The answer is no. I do not.
The fact is, I already have enough games to fill my plate as it is, and if I scheduled out my estimated completion time, I wont be able to play anything new for a few more months, early 2014, so I think I will be waiting until mid 2014 or holiday 2014 for new systems. And I will also be upgrading my PC rig as well, so that will probably come before consoles.
What I've been playing lately is Final Fantasy XIV. After jumping off earlier, I decided to get back in and I've been able to manage my time in a way that it doesn't get in the way of other things and life, as these games tend to do. It's addictive nature by design will sometimes have you glued to your screen for hours without you knowing and it's a little scary, but I've been able to step away or step in for a reasonalbe amount of time to make progress. Plus I like chatting with my guild in IRC anyway and we've started events. There is also housing and PVP coming soon.
The other game I've been playing is Witcher 2. I didn't like this game at launch when I first tried it because the first intro levels felt very directed and I felt it was too consolised for me. I got to chapter one and felt like I'm just going to get more of the same, but I was wrong. The first chapter of the game after the intro prologue is much more open and has lots of NPCs and characters to interact with, and the world of Witcher 2 is very interesting. I saw a post proclaiming Witcher 2 to be the rightful sequel to Dragon Age Origins, and I feel like this is true. As far as I've seen it mirrors that Origins in tone and setting. I only wish I had played into the game more than the intro first time around. I think this game is great. I won't even mention the crafting and farming, it's good. So I will be playing more of this.
Star Wars The Old Republic on iPad. This game has really sold my on tablet gaming. I was skeptical at first, but the game works surprisingly well on the tablet and it's my favorite game on iOS to date. I once thought only card games and indie games worked best on tablet, but now I have seen the light, and I want more tablet games. I would consider an iPad to rival a console in gaming category and compete for my dollars in the future. In short, I love the experience! So I will be playing more of this.
I am reallyh psyched for Zelda on 3DSXL. Did you all see the special edition 3DSXL Zelda! I hope I get it for Xmas!
I've also been playing a bit of Lord of the Rings Online. I just love the lore and that world so much. I love running into the characters and settings from the books and film. The game feels a bit out dated but, still, I can enjoy it. Helm's Deep expansion looks cool.
Fallout 3. I never played this game. I only just started a few weeks ago. Intrigued for sure. I was put off by the graphics and weird combat, but the narrative elements are pulling me along.
Excited for:
Tear Away on Vita. Is it releasing soon?
Zelda Link between worlds
Gran Turismo 6. December right?
Steam holiday sale. It's coming right?
FF X&X-2, and Lightning Returns. Next year right?
welcome to the iPad gaming club, kid. IT will eat your soul! 
I'm gonna start playing FFXIV again myself soon. I tried to avoid it but the lure of it is too much. I'll probably play it on my PC though so I can use a keyboard to chat.
Yeah, it's November. Christmas is right around the corner. PRetty damn crazy.
I think because the iPad screen is smaller, it makes the game look better on a lower resolution, compared to blown up on an HDTV. I think it looks tremendously better on iPAD.
FFXIV is very good. I can play it and other games too. It is possible. LOL!
Everytime I see a mention of Steam, I get envious. When am I going to find the time to refurbish my old PCs and get in on the awesomeness?! Grrrr.
My Disk drive is getting full, so I will need to clear out some games first. Must finish games before holiday, time is running out...10...9...8..7...
You've finally gotten into the Witcher 2 eh? That game is fucking aswesome.
Well fucking is the right word for sure. It should have been called The Fucking Witcher 2, the word gets thrown around a lot in game. F*** F*** F***
Really? I distinctly remember the words "plough" and "whoreson" being far more prominent.
Ooh tablet gaming...I'm still skeptical on Star Wars TOR, but I will probably get it when I get a new iPad. Good to know you're having fun with the game.
I saw that special edition 3DS. I hope Santa gets you one, because having a new console/handheld is always fun.
If you do get an iPad, my suggestion is to get KOTOR right away. It is one of the best Star Wars game, one of the best RPGs, and one of the best console to iPad game-- you won't be disappointed.
3DS Zelda looks awesome!
I play a fair number of games on my iPhone but I wish I had an iPad. It's too dang expensive 
Some people try to lump mobile and handheld gaming in the same category but in my mind they're very distinct. The experiences are just so different.
I can't play full games on iphone, the screen is just too small for me and the battery life sucks for gaming. iPad still has issues with battery life with gaming, but the larger screen is so much better. ipad and iphone are not the same experience, in my opinion.
That new Zelda 3ds is totally rad, wish I had the money to get one lol. I guess mobile platforms like Iphones and Ipads are cool for gaming, as I play shord games like Bejeweled and some retro games like Zork on it, but in no way would I consider it a replacement for console or handheld gaming, the experiences are just too different.
I really liked The Witcher 2. After finishing it, I went out and bought The Witcher 1.
I can't wait to play A Link Between Worlds. Only a couple weeks to go.
What I remember of Witcher 1 is that it killed my PC when I tried to run it. Game sucks a lot of resources. Witcher 2 ran better surprisingly. Witcher 1 is good though.
Thanks for the info. My pc is not game ready. I really need to get a nice one.
Whoa...
Someone's excited for Lighting Returns?
Glad I'm not the only one! lol
The trilogy must be completed dammit! I hope the ending makes some sort of sense out of what I played of the last 2 games story. If not, the costumes look rad!
Have owned Witcher 2 (Xbox 360) for almost a year now and yet to play it, lol. It looked pretty awesome and I cannot wait to finally go through it.
Witcher 2 - So far I'm enjoying the story and characters. The combat I find challenging and the skills and crafting seems complex. In other words, a old -school RPG with all the challenging gameplay of the better RPGs of this and last gen. Of course, I'm referring to the game past the easy prologue intro.
Witcher 2 was a great rpg but my pc just couldn't handle it well. I'm glad I can also buy it on the Xbox 360.
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