Games thread! - Page 18

King James · 12-29-2008, 11:52 PM

first impressions of fallout 3 are pretty good. Not very far into the game yet, but one thing I've noticed is you can get yourself in alot of trouble wandering around when you don't have very good guns. Haven't decided if I want to be a good or bad person yet, have only stole a few things so far

VirtualSmitty · 01-05-2009, 12:38 PM

Found a good indie game while up in Syracuse this past weekend. Needed something to pass the time at night and my laptop has a suck ass video card. It's called Spelunky, it's a mad fun 8 bit platformer:

http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=4017.0

It's really very addicting!

01-08-2009, 12:55 PM

Well last night I found out that my 360's dvd drive is BROKE!!! DAMN IT! It won't read any games and the UI on NXE just says "open tray". After doing some research on the net to find out a cause it looks like the dvd drive has failed. So now I need to wait to get a return box, and then wait even longer for them to send me back a replacement 360 or drive (not sure which they'll do) So I've now experienced the RROR and dvd failure issues that xbox 360's are known for!

But I love my 360!!!

I won't be gaming for a while.

01-08-2009, 02:51 PM

I had to put Fallout 3 down for a while becuase I was playing it too much. I swithc to an xbox360 titles called Culdcept Saga..it is a CCG meets a board game...most of the battles take at least 1.5 hours..so much for less time playing games

Cigargal · 01-09-2009, 06:53 PM

Picked up the new Prince of Persia today-anyone play it yet?

King James · 01-09-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Picked up the new Prince of Persia today-anyone play it yet?

Not I... let us know how it is!

VirtualSmitty · 01-09-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Picked up the new Prince of Persia today-anyone play it yet?

Yep. Kind of a love/hate game for me, sold it a little while ago.

01-09-2009, 09:02 PM

I need a little help from anyone who owns an xbox 360 and uses live through a network (either wireless or wired). If you can PM me I would appreciate it.

Basically what I am trying to do is this:

I have two PC's, one desktop and one laptop. The laptop is on my wireless network and was connected to my xbox 360. However, because I kept downloading stuff onto my laptop HDD it was taking up a lot of space and so I'd like to actually connect my desktop (which has it's own HDD as well as an External attached to it) so I can use that to stream my music, movies, pics, etc. to my xbox.

The problem: My xbox only picks up my laptop through the wireless network and not my desktop. I have a cable modem connected to a linksys wireless router. The router is wired to the desktop through the port and the laptop just picks it up wirelessly. I am no good with computer networking and am looking for some help or advice on how to set this up.

My desktop is in a completely different room than my xbox which is in the living room with my big tv and surround so I can't just connect the desktop to the xbox through a wired connection (it would require too much wire and be a mess, plus I live in a condo and that's no an option to have a wire exposed).

I hope that made sense. If it didn't please let me know. Thanks for any help anyone has.

VirtualSmitty · 01-09-2009, 10:04 PM

I have my Xbox live connected to my router wirelessly. I'm not in front of it right now, i'm not sure how they changed it with the NXE switch, but there used to be a connections section in the networking area. Just select your router when it pops up on available networks, input your password if you have one, and go.

spooble · 01-09-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Picked up the new Prince of Persia today-anyone play it yet?

I'm about an hour or so into it. It's a nice change of pace from what I usually play. The most annoying part for me is having to go collect the light seeds after you heal a land. I don't really like the back-tracking. Other than that... it seems pretty good.

King James · 01-09-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spooble

I'm about an hour or so into it. It's a nice change of pace from what I usually play. The most annoying part for me is having to go collect the light seeds after you heal a land. I don't really like the back-tracking. Other than that... it seems pretty good.

Is little big planet still going well?
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Mugen910 · 01-09-2009, 11:46 PM

i hear LBP is very addicting.
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cvm4 · 01-10-2009, 07:20 AM

I'm playing through Brothers In Arms right now. The graphics are okay albeit a bit grainy and the some of the cut scenes are way too long for my liking. It's not a bad game overall though.

King James · 01-10-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

i hear LBP is very addicting.
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indeed it is

spooble · 01-10-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by King James

Is little big planet still going well?
Posted via Mobile Device

I just finished the main story line last night. Then I jumped online for a bit. I really like the built in party system. The only thing I couldn't figure out is how to "heart" levels and players while following someone else. If you're the leader, you can do it, but not if you're a follower.

Anyway, I guess I'll play through the level creation tutorials next and see what that's all about.

King James · 01-10-2009, 08:25 AM

I haven't tried creating any levels yet.... but do enjoy playing some of the online levels...especially the vehicle ones

Cigargal · 01-10-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cvm4

I'm playing through Brothers In Arms right now. The graphics are okay albeit a bit grainy and the some of the cut scenes are way too long for my liking. It's not a bad game overall though.

Hell's Highway? I didn't find the cut scenes near as annoying as Gears of War 2...I try to skip as many as possible...just hit the B button, I think.

VirtualSmitty · 01-11-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm4

I'm playing through Brothers In Arms right now. The graphics are okay albeit a bit grainy and the some of the cut scenes are way too long for my liking. It's not a bad game overall though.

I liked Hell's Highway. i felt a little lost cause I didn't play any other BiA except for the first one (I definitely missed some story lol) but it was a fun game. It got pretty hard at the end, trying to grind through that game on authentic is damn near impossible!

cvm4 · 01-11-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I liked Hell's Highway. i felt a little lost cause I didn't play any other BiA except for the first one (I definitely missed some story lol) but it was a fun game. It got pretty hard at the end, trying to grind through that game on authentic is damn near impossible!

It was Hell's Highway and that's the only one I've played. I'm going to try my luck at authentic. But, I have a feeling it'll be like CoD on the hardest level and be almost impossible to beat like you said.

Cigargal · 01-11-2009, 10:57 PM

I tried authentic and couldn't get anywhere without the sighting on the guns

12-29-2008, 11:52 PM	#341
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Games thread! first impressions of fallout 3 are pretty good. Not very far into the game yet, but one thing I've noticed is you can get yourself in alot of trouble wandering around when you don't have very good guns. Haven't decided if I want to be a good or bad person yet, have only stole a few things so far __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

01-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#342
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Games thread! Found a good indie game while up in Syracuse this past weekend. Needed something to pass the time at night and my laptop has a suck ass video card. It's called Spelunky, it's a mad fun 8 bit platformer: http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=4017.0 It's really very addicting! __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

01-08-2009, 12:55 PM	#343
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Games thread! Well last night I found out that my 360's dvd drive is BROKE!!! DAMN IT! It won't read any games and the UI on NXE just says "open tray". After doing some research on the net to find out a cause it looks like the dvd drive has failed. So now I need to wait to get a return box, and then wait even longer for them to send me back a replacement 360 or drive (not sure which they'll do) So I've now experienced the RROR and dvd failure issues that xbox 360's are known for! But I love my 360!!! I won't be gaming for a while.

01-08-2009, 02:51 PM	#344
Killjoy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Games thread! I had to put Fallout 3 down for a while becuase I was playing it too much. I swithc to an xbox360 titles called Culdcept Saga..it is a CCG meets a board game...most of the battles take at least 1.5 hours..so much for less time playing games

01-09-2009, 06:53 PM	#345
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Games thread! Picked up the new Prince of Persia today-anyone play it yet?

01-09-2009, 09:02 PM	#348
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Games thread! I need a little help from anyone who owns an xbox 360 and uses live through a network (either wireless or wired). If you can PM me I would appreciate it. Basically what I am trying to do is this: I have two PC's, one desktop and one laptop. The laptop is on my wireless network and was connected to my xbox 360. However, because I kept downloading stuff onto my laptop HDD it was taking up a lot of space and so I'd like to actually connect my desktop (which has it's own HDD as well as an External attached to it) so I can use that to stream my music, movies, pics, etc. to my xbox. The problem: My xbox only picks up my laptop through the wireless network and not my desktop. I have a cable modem connected to a linksys wireless router. The router is wired to the desktop through the port and the laptop just picks it up wirelessly. I am no good with computer networking and am looking for some help or advice on how to set this up. My desktop is in a completely different room than my xbox which is in the living room with my big tv and surround so I can't just connect the desktop to the xbox through a wired connection (it would require too much wire and be a mess, plus I live in a condo and that's no an option to have a wire exposed). I hope that made sense. If it didn't please let me know. Thanks for any help anyone has.

01-09-2009, 10:04 PM	#349
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Games thread! I have my Xbox live connected to my router wirelessly. I'm not in front of it right now, i'm not sure how they changed it with the NXE switch, but there used to be a connections section in the networking area. Just select your router when it pops up on available networks, input your password if you have one, and go. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

01-09-2009, 11:46 PM	#352
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Games thread! i hear LBP is very addicting. Posted via Mobile Device

01-10-2009, 07:20 AM	#353
cvm4 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 70 Trading: (0)	Re: Games thread! I'm playing through Brothers In Arms right now. The graphics are okay albeit a bit grainy and the some of the cut scenes are way too long for my liking. It's not a bad game overall though.

01-10-2009, 08:25 AM	#356
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Games thread! I haven't tried creating any levels yet.... but do enjoy playing some of the online levels...especially the vehicle ones __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

01-11-2009, 10:57 PM	#360
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Games thread! I tried authentic and couldn't get anywhere without the sighting on the guns