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Posted by: mipadi Jan 27 2009, 05:59 PM

Okay, so I just finished Fallout 3, and I pretty much liked it, but now I'm looking for a new PC game to play. (I'm not gonna get one until I actually have a job, but hopefully that's happening soon.)

So what game should I play next? Or better question, what are some good new(ish) games that have come out, that I should check out? With college and all I haven't play games much in the past few years, so I'm kind of out of the loop. What do you guys recommend?

I feel like I should probably offer some guidance on what games I like or what type of game I'm looking for, but...I don't even know, really. I like most games, so any suggestions are welcome.

Posted by: Tomates Jan 27 2009, 06:11 PM

QUOTE(divergent @ Jan 27 2009, 06:06 PM) *
Portal. It will intrigue you. At least it did for me.

Yeah that was a good game. A bit tricky at times but a lot of fun.

Posted by: emberfly Jan 27 2009, 06:15 PM

online mmorpg?

Posted by: ArjunaCapulong Jan 27 2009, 06:27 PM

Don't play WoW unless you want to throw your life away

Posted by: mipadi Jan 27 2009, 06:39 PM

QUOTE(divergent @ Jan 27 2009, 06:06 PM) *
Portal. It will intrigue you. At least it did for me.

I've heard of this Portal. I think it looks cool. I'll look into it. Can I download it, or do I have to buy a boxed copy?

QUOTE(emberfly @ Jan 27 2009, 06:15 PM) *
online mmorpg?

Hm, maybe. I could get into a sci-fi themed MMO like EVE Online, but I think I've become bored of medieval-themed MMOs.

QUOTE(ArjunaCapulong @ Jan 27 2009, 06:27 PM) *
Don't play WoW unless you want to throw your life away

Already did the WoW thing about four years ago. It was okay, but I don't really want to spend all that money on the expansions right now.

Posted by: emberfly Jan 27 2009, 07:26 PM

This game is probably popular for sucking, but the updates recently have owned, and the graphics are SCORES better than they were years ago (what people remember it for)

http://www.runescape.com

edit//

and then there's http://tinyurl.com/agsylc. It's impossible to hate Shaiya. The PVP is unbelievable.

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http://Rappelz.gpotato.com was fun for about a year or so (maybe 2.. I didn't exactly count.... It was probably two though because I always guess too little). The game has very unique features that few/no games have except this one. It's a grindfest, though.

Posted by: 9001 Jan 27 2009, 07:52 PM

QUOTE(mipadi @ Jan 27 2009, 05:39 PM) *
I've heard of this Portal. I think it looks cool. I'll look into it. Can I download it, or do I have to buy a boxed copy?


If you have Steam, you can download it here:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/400/

Or for 10 dollars more you can get The Orange Box, which includes Half Life 2, HL2: Ep1, HL2: Ep2, HL2: Lost Coast, Peggle Extreme, Portal, And Team Fortress 2.

It would cost you 84.95 to buy them all seperately.

Orange box download:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/469/

If you don't have steam, it's free to register and free to download.

Posted by: Tramatize Jan 27 2009, 10:37 PM

LEFT 4 DEAD.
If you like fast zombie shooting games.
Other than that i dont know any other PC game.

Posted by: emberfly Jan 27 2009, 11:14 PM

Is portal a mmo? is it a shooting game?

Posted by: 9001 Jan 28 2009, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(emberfly @ Jan 27 2009, 10:14 PM) *
Is portal a mmo? is it a shooting game?

QUOTE
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

The game is designed to change the way players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment; similar to how Half-Life® 2's Gravity Gun innovated new ways to leverage an object in any given situation.

Players must solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and themselves, through space.


From VALVe's steam client

Posted by: mipadi Feb 22 2009, 01:52 PM

I actually ended up picking up two games: the SimCity Box, which includes SimCity 4, SimCity 4: Rush Hour, SimCity Societies, and SimCity Societies: Destinations; and the Half-Life 2 Orange Box.

SimCity 4 isn't as good as SimCity 3000, and SimCity Societies is kind of stupid. sad.gif Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2 are awesome, though. I haven't played Portal yet.

Posted by: JosephCohen123 Feb 22 2009, 01:55 PM

http://fantasticcontraption.com/

Posted by: kryogenjx Mar 4 2009, 10:26 AM

Why don't you play cool games like Zork, Breakout, Super Breakout...photoshop...

Posted by: cbdesigncompetition Mar 4 2009, 10:55 AM

Ey, photoshop aint a game, it's serious business.

I have to wait to get actual computer back before I play any computer games. I liked sim city 3000, I played 4 previously, I didn't think it was that bad. More interactive imo. I wanna try the new Civilization games, they're looking more cheesy nowadays, but last time I played one was the very first one, I think they've made around 5 new games since then.

Posted by: Uronacid Mar 4 2009, 11:55 AM

I still play http://www.gaminghorror.net/runescape-classic-still-playable/

Posted by: Deospeon Mar 7 2009, 02:15 AM

F.E.A.R.
or F.E.A.R. 2

I prefer you to get F.E.A.R.

muahahahahahaha*coughs*

Posted by: synapse Feb 25 2010, 12:38 PM

You should pick up Dragon Age: Orgins.

I got the game last week. Definitely a lot to do, it's sorta a free-roam RPG, except there isn't a lot to roam. If you don't have a decent computer you'll be stuck at loading screens for more than a minute.

Posted by: Uso Aug 9 2010, 12:11 PM

Ah Fallout was awesome!

Try oblivion? or portal?

Posted by: ButtsexV2 Aug 9 2010, 12:33 PM

QUOTE(Uso @ Aug 9 2010, 12:11 PM) *
Ah Fallout was awesome!

Try oblivion? or portal?

if you liked fallout, you'll love oblivion.

you should also try the older fallout games, if you haven't already.

QUOTE(mipadi @ Feb 22 2009, 01:52 PM) *
the SimCity Box,

high five
http://imgkk.com/i/14c_.jpghttp://imgkk.com/i/14c_.jpg

got this motherf*cker like two years ago

Posted by: mipadi Aug 9 2010, 01:17 PM

QUOTE(Uso @ Aug 9 2010, 01:11 PM) *
Try oblivion? or portal?


I have The Orange Box (for both PC and Xbox -- just got the Xbox version because my apartment is too small to set up a PC). I never actually played Portal until now, but it's pretty awesome. Relaxing in a strange sort of way, and I like its sense of humor.

Re: the SimCity box, I was underwhelmed. I don't think SimCity 4 is as good as SimCity 3000 -- it's too easy. Of course, I think SimCity 2000 was better than SimCity 3000, so what do I know.

Posted by: ButtsexV2 Aug 9 2010, 03:46 PM

I agree, simcity 3000 is way better than simcity 4 but wtf simcity 2000 wasn't near as good as 3000

Posted by: mipadi Aug 9 2010, 04:00 PM

Well, first of all, SimCity 3000 had annoying graphics issues -- namely, it can take f*cking forever to render buildings in a large city, so you get annoying blue cubes instead.

Also, SimCity 3000 cleaned up a few things (like laying power lines, that was a pain in SC2K) but also made the game much harder in an annoying way -- there's a lot more micromanagement that needs to be done. (SC4, on the other hand, swung too far the other way, and removed the need for most micro management.)

Also, I think a lot of the subtle humor of SC2K was lost in SC3K.

Posted by: spambot Aug 9 2010, 04:25 PM

I like 2000 slightly better too.

Posted by: Uronacid Aug 10 2010, 08:03 AM

Demon's Souls: one of the best dungeon crawlers ever made.
Border Lands: First person version of Diablo. Very fun co-op RPG. Gearbox made the game off the Halo engine.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2: I don't like many of the mainstream competitive FPS these days, but this game is great. Fighting in large, well-designed, destructive environments with so many weapons, vehicles, explosives, classes, and abilities to chose from will keep this game fresh for a long time to come.

Posted by: Jghelfi Aug 10 2010, 01:59 PM

QUOTE(Uronacid @ Aug 10 2010, 06:03 AM) *
Battlefield: Bad Company 2: I don't like many of the mainstream competitive FPS these days, but this game is great. Fighting in large, well-designed, destructive environments with so many weapons, vehicles, explosives, classes, and abilities to chose from will keep this game fresh for a long time to come.

I like the way you think _smile.gif

Its definitely way better than Modern Warfare 2.

I have to say that Assassin's Creed 1 & 2, Skate 2, and The Orange Box are good buys.

If you want your GORE, then pick up Gears of War. A lot of blood and body parts flying around. XD.gif

Posted by: Cum Aug 10 2010, 02:10 PM

You should Final Fantasy XIV when it comes out.

Posted by: Uronacid Aug 12 2010, 12:26 PM

^Thanks

Earth Defense Force: I could completely understand why someone might hate this game. It's very simple and repetitive, but weren't some of the greatest titles ever simple and repetitive? Protect the world from the invasion of the ravangers by colecting armor to increase your mazimum life total, crazy weapons to blow #$%@ up, and health kits to stay alive. Destructable environments and obnoxious particle effects make this game a blast... literally. Also, grab a friend a co-operatively slay hordes of giant robots, UFOs, ants, walking lizards, and spiders with grenade launchers that shoot 30 grenades at once, fire like a shotgun, explode on impact, and have a 10 meter blast radius. This game is fun fun fun, and it's only for XB360.

Posted by: ButtsexV2 Oct 18 2010, 03:41 PM

Also you should all definitely play Lugaru HD.

Posted by: Maccabee Oct 24 2010, 01:27 AM

Mipadi pray grame?

QUOTE(ButtsexV2 @ Oct 18 2010, 03:41 PM) *
Also you should all definitely play Lugaru HD.


Got it like a year ago but haven't launched it once. Hold on.

edit:

you suck.
Just played it for an an hour and a half.
This is why I avoid video games at all costs.

Posted by: ButtsexV2 Oct 24 2010, 04:56 PM

I've been playing New Vegas non stop for a few days. it's a really amazing game if you can get past the bugs. easily the best of the Fallout series.

the bugs aren't any worse than any other Gamebryo game, don't let the reviews throw you off.

Posted by: serotonin Oct 24 2010, 05:53 PM

A good friend of mine said the story line isn't nearly as good as say FO3

Posted by: synapse Oct 25 2010, 06:19 AM

QUOTE(serotonin @ Oct 24 2010, 06:53 PM) *
A good friend of mine said the story line isn't nearly as good as say FO3

I agree with your friend.

Posted by: ButtsexV2 Oct 25 2010, 04:18 PM

QUOTE(serotonin @ Oct 24 2010, 05:53 PM) *
A good friend of mine said the story line isn't nearly as good as say FO3

yeah but the quests are more fun. Fo3 had a lot of quests that felt pointless, this one everything ties in with the main storyline better.

Posted by: Uronacid Jan 12 2011, 11:49 AM

Just Cause 2: holds the record for being the largest environment in any game to date. It's not a good storyline, and I wish I could create a custom character, but the environments are huge. I don't feel as limited as I normally do in sandbox type games. I love exploring.

Posted by: boot Jan 12 2011, 05:01 PM

yeah jc2 is really good for a game with such a shitty story line

Posted by: Deospeon Jan 13 2011, 04:09 AM

Mass Effect 2.

Posted by: Simba Jan 13 2011, 06:33 PM

I'm enjoying Red Dead Redemption even though I usually hate old Western culture

Still feel more at home on the streets of San Andreas

Posted by: Uronacid Feb 17 2011, 10:30 AM

Dead Space 2: This game is just pure awesome... except the Multi-player...

Posted by: mockingbird Feb 17 2011, 02:01 PM

marvel vs capcom 3. major major major improvement. takes awhile to get used to new controls but then you'll be set and ready to pwn

Posted by: liquordick Feb 17 2011, 03:04 PM

rofl arent you like 14, mvc2 came out when you were 4, btw gameplay is slower, sorta dumbed down the mechanics, but its still about timing, everyone and their mother has either a sent or dante, dont see any major improvement except for maybe character balance, but its still obvious who the top tier niggas are

Posted by: Tung Feb 17 2011, 04:17 PM

kevin u gay

Posted by: mockingbird Feb 22 2011, 03:00 PM

QUOTE(liquordick @ Feb 17 2011, 12:04 PM) *
rofl arent you like 14, mvc2 came out when you were 4, btw gameplay is slower, sorta dumbed down the mechanics, but its still about timing, everyone and their mother has either a sent or dante, dont see any major improvement except for maybe character balance, but its still obvious who the top tier niggas are


http://shoryuken.com/content/only-problem-mvc3-you-3694/

Posted by: liquordick Feb 25 2011, 12:40 AM

look here you peanut looking mothaf*cka, you're take-in-every-game-and-worship-it-as-the-2nd-coming-of-jesus approach can lick my nuts, plz realize that depending on the comments made by the person, a specific point of reference is inferred, when I bash the shit outta something, obviously a high standard is held by me, so quit your little lady gaga look in the mirror and think im beautiful jerk fest

Posted by: spambot Feb 25 2011, 12:56 AM

QUOTE(liquordick @ Feb 24 2011, 11:40 PM) *
look here you peanut looking mothaf*cka, you're take-in-every-game-and-worship-it-as-the-2nd-coming-of-jesus approach can lick my nuts, plz realize that depending on the comments made by the person, a specific point of reference is inferred, when I bash the shit outta something, obviously a high standard is held by me, so quit your little lady gaga look in the mirror and think im beautiful jerk fest


u mad?

Posted by: liquordick Feb 25 2011, 01:02 AM

shut up ho


Posted by: serotonin Feb 25 2011, 01:07 AM

just got killzone3

Posted by: saintsaens Feb 25 2011, 02:42 PM

actually want to sell my 360 to get a 3ds

Posted by: boot Feb 25 2011, 02:46 PM

don't bother with bulletstorm until it goes on sale. waste of $60. I finished the campaign in one sitting and the multiplayer lacks basic gamemodes like deathmatch

Posted by: liquordick Feb 25 2011, 05:10 PM

can i have your gears 3 beta code

Posted by: boot Feb 26 2011, 09:16 PM

QUOTE(liquordick @ Feb 25 2011, 04:10 PM) *
can i have your gears 3 beta code

no

Posted by: Uronacid Mar 29 2011, 11:19 AM

Crysis 2 was really good. I'm not to fond of the multiplayer aspect, but that single player experience was incredible for a 360 game.


QUOTE(saintsaens @ Feb 25 2011, 03:42 PM) *
actually want to sell my 360 to get a 3ds


No you don't, lol. We have one. It's alright, but there aren't any good games at the moment. It's a 3d brick for now.