What video game are you currently playing?

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:56 am

Knightt wrote:The Hobbit novel, well rather... "The Hobbit or There and Back Again is the only book in which I have read four times.

I read The Lord of the Rings only twice, I couldn't read it any longer than that as the Fellowship of the Ring makes me contemplate suicide... that damn party for Bilbo goes on FOREVER, man !!! I am thinking, lets get to some 'fightin' and f@ckin' and not necessarily in that order !!! But once you get to The Two Towers and Return of the King, it is just EPIC and other than the Bible, my most favorite books EVER. In fact, at least in the 20th Century, the Bible was the most read book in the world with The Lord of the Rings coming in at second place. No joke.

I am thinking, I must go get this Hobbit game... it MUST be cheap huh ? And we are talking a game that will play on the PS3 backwards compatibility mode ? This was a PS One or PS2 game ? I know the EA games made from the movie were simply outstanding !!!

You think Game Stop would have copies of this game ?

Its the meeting of Elrond (I think) that REALLY drags for me in the first book. Its the first time your introduced to the fellowship and there are alot of characters chatting for A LONG time.

Great book though, I did prefer LOTR to the Hobbit. But it could be because I've read them in that order and only read the hobbit once and LOTR a few times.

Although neither are my favourite books ever, don't think they'd make my top 5.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:44 pm

I won The Hobbit for the PS2 (I'll play it on my PS3) for $.99 plus $3.00 s/h... I'll give it a go.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:25 pm

Knightt wrote:I won The Hobbit for the PS2 (I'll play it on my PS3) for $.99 plus $3.00 s/h... I'll give it a go.

That's a great price, Chris. You can definitely overlook some of the downfalls of the game for a price like that. Hope you enjoy playing it as much as I did.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:41 am

Daniel Jackson wrote:
Knightt wrote:I won The Hobbit for the PS2 (I'll play it on my PS3) for $.99 plus $3.00 s/h... I'll give it a go.
That's a great price, Chris. You can definitely overlook some of the downfalls of the game for a price like that. Hope you enjoy playing it as much as I did.

I think that you are right... and it is a good thing I did not get it for my 360 as it is not backward compatible.

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:40 pm

Just bought Oblivion on the Xbox... I think I am going to lose ALOT of my life.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:32 pm

ian_house wrote:Just bought Oblivion on the Xbox... I think I am going to lose ALOT of my life.

This might be a stupid question on my part but for the Xbox or Xbox 360 ?

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:19 pm

Knightt wrote:
ian_house wrote:Just bought Oblivion on the Xbox... I think I am going to lose ALOT of my life.
This might be a stupid question on my part but for the Xbox or Xbox 360 ?

360.

Cyberstrike · Post by **Cyberstrike** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:14 pm

I'm playing Dragon Age: Origins like a madman and loving every minute of it.

God willing hopefully I'll have Batman: Arkham Asylem-The Collector's Edition to start playing next week.

TKWill · Post by **TKWill** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:17 pm

Picked up Sins of a Solar Empire (PC) for $20 to tide me over until MW2 and I have really enjoyed that game. There is a ton of stuff to consider and a ton of ways to dominate your enemy. The strategy required is far more advanced than most RTS's that I've played. Space battles with a few hundred ships is insane, especially when you're in the middle of a battle and pirates come knocking on your door and you have to quickly divide your fleet or dispatch a new one if you're lucky.

2 more days until MW2.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:12 am

TKWill wrote:2 more days until MW2.

Yeah, I said that I wasn't going to do it, but I am getting a bit giddy over that fact as well.

TKWill · Post by **TKWill** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:09 pm

Knightt wrote:
TKWill wrote:2 more days until MW2.
Yeah, I said that I wasn't going to do it, but I am getting a bit giddy over that fact as well.

So the game has already been released in the Northeast due to some Ma and Pa stores breaking the street date. Here is some info to whet your appetite.

Cool MW2 Info

Assault Rifles
• M4A1 (default)
• FAMAS (lvl 4)
• SCAR-H (lvl
• TAR-21 (lvl 20)
• FAL (lvl 28)
• M16A4 (lvl 40)
• ACR (lvl 48)
• F2000 (lvl 60)
• AK-47 (lvl 70)

Sub-Machine Guns
• MP5K (default)
• UMP45 (default)
• Vector (lvl 12)
• P90 (lvl 24)
• Mini-Uzi (lvl 44)

Light Machine Guns
• L86 LSW (beginning)
• RPD (beginning)
• MG4 (lvl 16)
• AUG HBAR (lvl 32)
• M240 (lvl 52)

Sniper Rifles
• Intervention (beginning)
• Barret .50cal (beginning)
• WA2000 (lvl 36)
• M21EBR (lvl 56)

Riot Shield (default)

Secondary Weapons

Machine Pistols
• PP2000 (default)
• G18 (lvl 22)
• M93 Raffica (lvl 38)
• TMP (lvl 58)

Shotguns
• SPAS-12 (default)
• AA-12 (lvl 18)
• Striker (lvl 34)
• Ranger (lvl 42)
• M1014 (lvl 54)
• Model 1887 (lvl 67)

Handguns
• USP .45 (default)
• .44 Magnum (lvl 26)
• M9 (lvl 46)
• Desert Eagle (lvl 62)

Launchers
• AT4-HS (default)
• Thumper x 2 (lvl 14)
• Stinger (lvl 30)
• Javelin (lvl 50)
• RPG-7 x 2 (lvl 65)

Equipment
• Frag (default)
• Semtex (default)
• Throwing Knife (lvl 7)
• Tactical Insertion (lvl 11)
• Blast Shield (lvl 19)
• Claymore (lvl 31)
• C4 (lvl 43)

Attachments
• Grenade Launcher
• Red Dot Sight
• Silencer
• ACOG Scope
• FMJ
• Shotgun
• Holographic Sight
• Heartbeat Sensor
• Thermal
• Extended Mag

Special Grenades
• Flash Grenade x 2
• Stun Grenade x 2
• Smoke Grenade x 1

Deathstreak
• Copycat (default)
• Painkiller (lvl 6)
• Martyrdom (lvl 27)
• Final Stand (lvl 39)

Perks

Perk 1
• Marathon (default)
• Sleight of Hand (default)
• Scavenger (lvl 13)
• Bling (lvl 21)
• One Man Army (lvl 45)

Perk 2
• Stopping Power (default)
• Lightweight (default)
• Hardline (lvl 9)
• Cold Blooded (lvl 25)
• Danger Close (lvl 33)

Perk 3
• Steady Aim (default)
• Scrambler (lvl 17)
• Ninja (lvl 29)
• SitRep (lvl 37)
• Last Stand (lvl 41)

Camo’s
• Desert
• Artic
• Woodland
• Digital
• Urban
• Blue Tiger
• Red Tiger
• Fall

And here is a site that's been up for a while that I forgot to post with tons of information.

http://www.themodernwarfare2.com/

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:19 am

It is after 2 am here, I picked up my copy less than two hours ago... kinda got screwed on the deal but at least I have it and will review it soon.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:40 am

Playing Lego Indiana Jones on the Wii.

Not quite as fun as Lego Star Wars and I don't really care for the whip Indy uses. It's useful in some instances, but as your main weapon it really bites. Most of the villains kill you fairly easily while your busy cracking your whip on them. The puzzles are fun though and they still have the comedic element of the past Lego games so it's not too bad (especially for 10 bucks).

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:42 pm

My copy of The Hobbit for the PS2 arrived yesterday and to be honest, I really enjoy how relaxing it is and how nice the graphics are. It looks nice for it's 2003 time frame and is just very relaxing AND to be going over the book of The Hobbit... I am pleased.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:15 pm

Knightt wrote:My copy of The Hobbit for the PS2 arrived yesterday and to be honest, I really enjoy how relaxing it is and how nice the graphics are. It looks nice for it's 2003 time frame and is just very relaxing AND to be going over the book of The Hobbit... I am pleased.

Yay!

Glad you like it, I was surprised at the graphics as well (some of the cut scenes are incredible). I would definitely like to see them do a follow up. Just imagine what they could do with next gen graphics.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:52 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:
Knightt wrote:My copy of The Hobbit for the PS2 arrived yesterday and to be honest, I really enjoy how relaxing it is and how nice the graphics are. It looks nice for it's 2003 time frame and is just very relaxing AND to be going over the book of The Hobbit... I am pleased.
Yay!

Glad you like it, I was surprised at the graphics as well (some of the cut scenes are incredible). I would definitely like to see them do a follow up. Just imagine what they could do with next gen graphics.

With The Hobbit coming out as a movie in the near future by Alan Jackson (yay), you can bet that there will be a game attached to it AND it will be pretty good.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:46 pm

Knightt wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
Knightt wrote:My copy of The Hobbit for the PS2 arrived yesterday and to be honest, I really enjoy how relaxing it is and how nice the graphics are. It looks nice for it's 2003 time frame and is just very relaxing AND to be going over the book of The Hobbit... I am pleased.
Yay!

Glad you like it, I was surprised at the graphics as well (some of the cut scenes are incredible). I would definitely like to see them do a follow up. Just imagine what they could do with next gen graphics.
With The Hobbit coming out as a movie in the near future by Alan Jackson (yay), you can bet that there will be a game attached to it AND it will be pretty good.

That is PETER Jackson (what, ya didn't think someone wouldn't bust yer balls over that?

) and he's only producing/co-writing, this time. The directing duties on the two films-yep, it's being split into two parts-will be handled by Guillermo del Toro, who also did Pan's Labyrinth and the Hellboy films, among many other nifty flicks. So far, confirmed cast members are Andy Serkis, Ian McKellan and Hugo Weaving. Ron Perlman is supposedly going to get a part. Rumor has him being cast as Bard.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:23 pm

xodacia81 wrote:
Knightt wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
Knightt wrote:My copy of The Hobbit for the PS2 arrived yesterday and to be honest, I really enjoy how relaxing it is and how nice the graphics are. It looks nice for it's 2003 time frame and is just very relaxing AND to be going over the book of The Hobbit... I am pleased.
Yay!

Glad you like it, I was surprised at the graphics as well (some of the cut scenes are incredible). I would definitely like to see them do a follow up. Just imagine what they could do with next gen graphics.
With The Hobbit coming out as a movie in the near future by Alan Jackson (yay), you can bet that there will be a game attached to it AND it will be pretty good.
That is PETER Jackson (what, ya didn't think someone wouldn't bust yer balls over that? ) and he's only producing/co-writing, this time. The directing duties on the two films-yep, it's being split into two parts-will be handled by Guillermo del Toro, who also did Pan's Labyrinth and the Hellboy films, among many other nifty flicks. So far, confirmed cast members are Andy Serkis, Ian McKellan and Hugo Weaving. Ron Perlman is supposedly going to get a part. Rumor has him being cast as Bard.

Yep, you are correct... Alan Jackson is a country singer. Sorry about that.

The cast lineup is looking good. Andy Serkis is the bomb, he was even IN a PS3 game 'Heavenly Sword' and he was great in that as well.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:27 pm

Knightt wrote:
xodacia81 wrote:
Knightt wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
Knightt wrote:My copy of The Hobbit for the PS2 arrived yesterday and to be honest, I really enjoy how relaxing it is and how nice the graphics are. It looks nice for it's 2003 time frame and is just very relaxing AND to be going over the book of The Hobbit... I am pleased.
Yay!

Glad you like it, I was surprised at the graphics as well (some of the cut scenes are incredible). I would definitely like to see them do a follow up. Just imagine what they could do with next gen graphics.
With The Hobbit coming out as a movie in the near future by Alan Jackson (yay), you can bet that there will be a game attached to it AND it will be pretty good.
That is PETER Jackson (what, ya didn't think someone wouldn't bust yer balls over that? ) and he's only producing/co-writing, this time. The directing duties on the two films-yep, it's being split into two parts-will be handled by Guillermo del Toro, who also did Pan's Labyrinth and the Hellboy films, among many other nifty flicks. So far, confirmed cast members are Andy Serkis, Ian McKellan and Hugo Weaving. Ron Perlman is supposedly going to get a part. Rumor has him being cast as Bard.
Yep, you are correct... Alan Jackson is a country singer. Sorry about that.

The cast lineup is looking good. Andy Serkis is the bomb, he was even IN a PS3 game 'Heavenly Sword' and he was great in that as well.

Serkis is one strange, but multitalented, actor. I haven't seen a single role of his where I went "he sucked".

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:33 pm

Mario is next week

now thats a great game coming up

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:26 am

Modern Warfare 2 really kickded my but today, so much so that I just stopped playing. As I feared it is an incredibly tough and just WAY too fast to keep up with what is going on. I am afraid I am going to crank the difficulty down a notch, so I can make the game enjoyable for me.

I felt lucky to get two stars so far in Special Ops mode but man, this is a pretty tough fast moving game. I bet a few guys playing together would be pretty fun as long as someone knew the map; and could guide me through parts. As it is I am being outflanked on three different flanks and the claymores only go so far. So, I relaxed with Bioshock and Dragon Age Origins, just to slow things down.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:15 pm

superman-prime wrote:Mario is next week now thats a great game coming up

Wonder what else they have coming out before Christmas?

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:58 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:
superman-prime wrote:Mario is next week now thats a great game coming up
Wonder what else they have coming out before Christmas?

TOO much is coming out... it will come to the point where I will just say 'no' to anything coming out so I have a chance to finish 'some' games. I hear Dragon Age can go up to 150 hours !!!

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:10 pm

there gos a week of your life

depluto · Post by **depluto** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:07 pm

Knightt wrote:Modern Warfare 2 really kickded my but today, so much so that I just stopped playing. As I feared it is an incredibly tough and just WAY too fast to keep up with what is going on. I am afraid I am going to crank the difficulty down a notch, so I can make the game enjoyable for me.

I felt lucky to get two stars so far in Special Ops mode but man, this is a pretty tough fast moving game. I bet a few guys playing together would be pretty fun as long as someone knew the map; and could guide me through parts. As it is I am being outflanked on three different flanks and the claymores only go so far. So, I relaxed with Bioshock and Dragon Age Origins, just to slow things down.

I've been playing co-op with my kid, but half the time he goes charging off like Leeroy Jenkins. You have to go slow and steady. We've got 19 stars so far.

I'm almost done with the single player (just finished the airplane graveyard level). This is maybe the best game ever for "Oh *SQUEE*!" moments.