What Are you Playing Now & General Game Discussions

[XenoMorph]

(10-19-2024, 07:01 PM)Arturo Bandini Wrote: I'm back in Battlefront 2. I love those brawls in multiplayer and the game is really smooth.

I'm not the best but not the worst indeed.

Some cheaters sometimes but you don't wait much to find a lobby.

loved that game.. Its ruff early as most people are leveled up but constant progression for just playing will get you there eventually

[Arturo Bandini]

(10-21-2024, 12:46 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: loved that game.. Its ruff early as most people are leveled up but constant progression for just playing will get you there eventually

Coop games to start and earn your stripes is good but yes, you gotta learn the maps.

[Millhouse]

Speaking of Battlefront 2, remember how disastrous it was at launch with the literal pay to win loot packs? There was an overwhelming amount of backlash from community, content creators, and gaming media that EA ended up changing the entire leveling system and removed those loot packs. That was a rare huge W for gamers.

That being said, I actually enjoyed the Battlefront 1 that came out in 2014 I think more than 2. Similar to Battlefield 1 which I played the heck out of, loved that game actually but didn't care for Battlefield 5 and the last one.

[XenoMorph]

(10-22-2024, 09:24 AM)Millhouse Wrote: Speaking of Battlefront 2, remember how disastrous it was at launch with the literal pay to win loot packs? There was an overwhelming amount of backlash from community,  content creators, and gaming media that EA ended up changing the entire leveling system and removed those loot packs. That was a rare huge W for gamers.

That being said, I actually enjoyed the Battlefront 1 that came out in 2014 I think more than 2. Similar to Battlefield 1 which I played the heck out of, loved that game actually but didn't care for Battlefield 5 and the last one.

we won that battle... But are still losing the war i think

[Millhouse]

(10-21-2024, 12:26 PM)The D.O.Z. Wrote: Nope, still a last gen game w no remaster. I think the recent surge in play is due to the failure of the recent OG Battlefront remasters and nostalgia. That and there really is no other current multiplayer SW games worth playing. Outlaws is crap, TOR is an ancient MMORPG, and Squadrons was assssssss. Jedi Survivor is the only recent SW game really worth playing but it’s single player.

It's a shame that EA and then Ubisoft with Outlaws are basically the only two companies that released Star Wars games in last 9 years now (thanks Disney Lucas Arts). There used to be so many great Star Wars games before the Disney Star Wars era with EA, then just drastically fell off.

[Millhouse]

(10-22-2024, 09:30 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: we won that battle... But are still losing the war i think

Yeah perhaps, but I do think it sent a message back then when p2w packs were maybe looking like the norm in gaming, and helped stem the tide. So a lot of companies ended up going all out on cosmetic microtransactions instead. At least it seems that way to me, though p2w packs definitely aren't going away anytime soon for some games for sure.

[XenoMorph]

(10-22-2024, 09:48 AM)Millhouse Wrote: Yeah perhaps, but I do think it sent a message back then when p2w packs were maybe looking like the norm in gaming, and helped stem the tide. So a lot of companies ended up going all out on cosmetic microtransactions instead. At least it seems that way to me, though p2w packs definitely aren't going away anytime soon for some games for sure.

Yeah wish gamers had kept up the fight across all games...

[FormerlyBengalRugby]

(10-21-2024, 09:20 AM)Arturo Bandini Wrote: I'm 54, started gamig with pong.

BG3 is the best game I have ever played.

All good. I am 50, so have a different kind of gaming mind.

I do appreciate the advice!

[XenoMorph]

Indie Horror game showcase in about 4 hours

[reuben.ahmed]

18.25 hearts in Zelda, need to find 3 more heart containers and hopefully the last dungeon or whatever has the final full container.

[Arturo Bandini]

Dragon Age the Veilguard is having terrible reviews for now. Sounds more like a cash grab than a game.

[Stewy]

(10-29-2024, 07:24 AM)Arturo Bandini Wrote: Dragon Age the Veilguard is having terrible reviews for now. Sounds more like a cash grab than a game.

How is mid-80's terrible?

Don't listen to content creators....check out metacritic.

[Arturo Bandini]

(10-29-2024, 09:54 AM)Stewy Wrote: How is mid-80's terrible?

Don't listen to content creators....check out metacritic.

I usually crack games. If it's good I pay it. If it's not uninstall.

I've been crooked too much.

[XenoMorph]

(10-29-2024, 09:54 AM)Stewy Wrote: How is mid-80's terrible?

Don't listen to content creators....check out metacritic.

Metacritic is usually by Paid for reviewers this early  wait for gamer reviews... or a content creator you trust..  Reviews are all over the place either they love it or hate it so far.

[Stewy]

(10-29-2024, 11:54 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: Metacritic is usually by Paid for reviewers this early  wait for gamer reviews... or a content creator you trust..  Reviews are all over the place either they love it or hate it so far.

Yes.  And diehard long term Bioware fans are mostly in the "Love it" category, which is a good sign (to me).

Doesn't matter, I've already pre-ordered it.  I'm looking forward to playing it.

[CKwi88]

I never finished Inquisition. I got its GOTY edition and remember enjoying it, but then I had kids. Is it playable on the PS5?

[Stewy]

(10-29-2024, 12:57 PM)CKwi88 Wrote: I never finished Inquisition. I got its GOTY edition and remember enjoying it, but then I had kids. Is it playable on the PS5?

Yes.  Both DAI and DAV are both on PS5.

DAV is exclusive to nextgen.

[Arturo Bandini]

Finally, when I saw that the major reviews letdowns were because the game was sooo woke OMG, outraging right wing idiots, I bought it.

[XenoMorph]

(10-31-2024, 07:58 AM)Arturo Bandini Wrote: Finally, when I saw that the major reviews letdowns were because the game was sooo woke OMG, outraging right wing idiots, I bought it.

i hope everyone that buys it enjoys it.  (with this game and any you buy)

[Arturo Bandini]

So far, it is OK.