TGS - July: STARCRAFT 2, Crackdown 2, Dragon Quest IX, BlazBlue:CS, Quantum Theory

[Jack of Clovers]

Hmm, I've been playing a lot of RPG's this year. So here's a small review of each of them:

Fallout 3- This was an absolute blast. It's the only sandbox game that I actually explored and had fun doing. No complaints.

Eternal Sonata- Wonderful story and music. The battle system was tough at times, but most rewarding when you get the hang of it. A definite jrpg favorite.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion- Had I not played Fallout 3 first, this game might have been fun. But, it just wasn't... great. Might be because I had a bad start. I dunno. Kinda lost interest after the second main quest.

Mass Effect- The main thing that kept me playing was the story, characters, and dialogue. Virmire sucked cause I didn't want to lose anyone. Combat and planetary exploring was just a pain to do. The ending was awesome though.

Fable: The Lost Chapters- Yes, the original. This was simply fun and I can easily see myself playing through it again. If you loved the second, I'm sure you'd love this one too.

Fable II- Only the free Chapter 1 download. Controls took some getting used to, since Fable TLC was on my computer. But same response, this looks to be a fun game that I could purchase somewhere down the line. I hear a GOTY edition might be on its way.

Lost Odessey- Oops, I still haven't played it yet.

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As much as it pains me to wait (Borderlands, COD, Sabateur), I'll not be buying any new games coming out this winter. At least, until I play/beat these older games I keep buying for low, low prices. Just finished The Bourne Conspiracy, so 10 more to go! Not sure what to play next...

~Jack~

[Seawolf]

I agree with you about most of those, Jack. I actually found Eternal Sonata to be pretty easy once you got the Harmony Chains though.

Originally Posted by Haze

Dragon Age: Origins is epic

That is all

You know, after watching some of the trailers and stuff, I suddenly want this game. Like, really desperately want it.

I was going to get myself a nice warm hoodie for my birthday, but I'm considering getting this instead. Damn you, BioWare.

[EmBreon]

Originally Posted by Haze

Dragon Age: Origins is epic

This.

I'm slightly surprised to be saying this, but it's probably my favorite RPG I've ever played...ever.

I'm not even kidding.

[-Holland-]

Originally Posted by Charbok

So whether or not a game is "AAA" depends on how well it sells and not how good it is? I'll agree that whether or not a title is a "blockbuster" depends on sales, but "AAA" vs. "B" titles in my opinion depends on quality.

Well, I didn't intend to say that being a "AAA" title correlates with how well something sells, but rather that "AAA" titles either go huge or become cult games based on how well-known the name becomes. People don't usually talk about Big Bang Mini because it really wasn't put out too prominently, but I think it's one of the best games for the DS - I'd say it destroys Geometry Wars.

[Kenny_C.002]

I still haven't touched Eternal sonata yet. D:

[Lord Khajmer]

Hai still alive. I really should be more active in here, but I don't go through games that quickly and rarely have things worth mentioning.

Anyway, I reaaaaally want the Black Edition of Assassin's Creed II (bonus content+awesome figure=win, and the Master Edition can go die), but unfortunately it's UK exclusive because Ubisoft are jerks. I've got a system set up (potentially, depending on a single unconfirmed link), but before I go through with ordering it I'm hoping someone here that I actually trust as opposed to random people who get Googled can confirm this. Is it true that PS3 disks are very conveniently not region locked?

[Seawolf]

I've got some good news for Mass Effect fans. It looks like at least one of your party members returns in the sequel!



:D

There's also a cool new video here. Yay.


EDIT: The limited edition of the game was also revealed; it has quite a sexy cover. I'm changing my reservation.

Originally Posted by Kenny_C.002

I still haven't touched Eternal sonata yet. D:

Well, if it's for PS3, you should at least take comfort in knowing that you picked up the better version.

[Haze]

Originally Posted by Seawolf

I've got some good news for Mass Effect fans. It looks like at least one of your party members returns in the sequel!



:D

There's also a cool new video here. Yay.

So if I understood, all the characters are back? Except the one you lost on Virmire obviously.

Originally Posted by Meg

EDIT: The limited edition of the game was also revealed; it has quite a sexy cover. I'm changing my reservation.

Good thing I haven't pre-ordered yet :D

For all of those who haven't played Dragon Age, you really should. It's one of the best RPGs I've ever played, and tops Mass Effect easily. Bioware realy outdid themselves this time. :O

[Neo Pikachu]

Man, I swear, I can't even come close to catching up with all of the awesome games coming out.

You guys are right though, Dragon Age Origins does look like yet another incredible game. Very tasty graphics on that one.

[Lord Khajmer]

Originally Posted by Haze

For all of those who haven't played Dragon Age, you really should. It's one of the best RPGs I've ever played, and tops Mass Effect easily. Bioware realy outdid themselves this time. :O

I was just about to ask my grandmother for it for an early Christmas present. It looks absolutely awesome, and from what I can tell has more replayability than any other sandbox game ever.

[Zastard]

Halo Reach leaked screens.

New Carbine
new carbine that shoots needles, and explodes when 3 needles are hit

BR

it is a one shot battle rifle with 12 rounds, pretty powerful and effective long range.

Perks

This is what the HUD looks like. In the bottom left, you can see your squadmates health and names.
Right above the radar shows what perks you are carrying. When I played there were 3 perks-sprinting, cloaking, and halogram.
The sprinting makes you run when you hold LB,
cloaking makes you invisible (when you cloak your radar jams and you can't really hear anything around you).
The halogram creates a hologram of yourself, so enemies will shoot at both.

Oh, and Tom Morello.

[The Maple Syrup Baptist]

What's up with Tom Morello? Morello as in RATM/Audioslave?

[Zastard]

He's a MLG player.

[The Maple Syrup Baptist]

Originally Posted by Zastard

He's a MLG player.

Oh.

Halo Reach, AKA Halo Sorry-About-ODST.

The only FPSs I care about in 2010 are Resistance 3 and Killzone 2, but I have my eye on Halo Reach. With the exception of BioShock 2 as its equal parts FPS and RPG and will be win.

[Seawolf]

Originally Posted by Haze

So if I understood, all the characters are back? Except the one you lost on Virmire obviously.

That's what it seems like, although it hasn't been officially confirmed (with the exception of Garrus).

Speaking of Mass Effect 2, there's another new trailer here that shows some of the new enemies.

You know how all the teasers and stuff said that humans were suddenly disappearing? This video tells you why. :o