What're you playing? 2/3/9

[Dave Gray]

I went back and finished up the Orange Box, beating Half Life 2: Episode 2.   The ending is pretty emotional.  They do a great job building character relationships in that game.


X360:
I picked up Oblivion again.  I was pretty frustrated where I left off about six months ago (really early in the game.)  There's so much room to just wander around aimlessly.  I went online and read an FAQ to get through my first major quest.  Once I got back on track and remembered how the game worked, I was able to move forward a little bit.  We'll see how long that lasts.

I also will probably be playing Left 4 Dead or Gears of War 2 multiplayer at some point during the week if my friends are online.

PS3:
Nothing.  I have gotten enough of Little Big Planet, not to feel compelled to do more with it.  I should beat the last level, but there's one really hard part and I keep dying.  I don't really want to put a bunch of time into it.  I beat MGS4 and didn't feel the urge to keep it around.  So, nothing there...for now.

Wii:
Nothing.  It's back in my house, but there's nothing really drawing me.  I'd like to go finish the last level of Super Mario Galaxy at some point, but I just am not that interested in any games on the system at the moment.

DS:
Kirby's Canvas Curse - I've been playing a level or two before bed here and there.  It's pretty fun.

On the horizon:
I've decided to pony up and buy Burnout Paradise when I get to the game store.  I'm also considering Civilization: Revolution.  But only if I can find them for $20 or less.  There are a lot of games coming out that I'm probably going to play at some point, but I don't have to have all of them when they're brand spanking new, including Resident Evil 5, Killzone 2, and Street Fighter 4.

[Fau Teixeira]

I've been playing Fifa 09 .. i get into the same rhythm with all the fifa games
1 - i play a few seasons with FC Porto in the Portuguese league
2 - i decide to start a team in managers mode with the crappiest english 4th division team i can find .. last year it was torquay .. this year it's Notts County .. and try to build them into a powerhouse .. right now they're in the english premier league and in 2nd place in the standings.
3 - then i go online and play

i've also been playing fallout 3 on the PC .. it's a fun game .. and a bit hard .. i like the targeting system in the game .. as well as the story behind it

[MaineDolFan]

I went back and finished up the Orange Box, beating Half Life 2: Episode 2.   The ending is pretty emotional.  They do a great job building character relationships in that game.

Is it true that the game is now at reduced cost?  I want to try this one myself.

I am playing Left 4 Dead right now and LOVING IT.

[Brians Stalker]

I am playing Oblivion too, Dave! I really like it though.  I too find it frustrating that you can wander all over hell.  I have learned to love the fast travel function!  

We just got the 360 for Christmas, so we have a lot of things to play.  I have also been playing Tomb Raider: Underworld and we bought GTA 4 and Halo 3.  We haven't played either of those yet.

[SportsChick]

Still playing with my TI-84 Plus... Yay histograms

[Dave Gray]

Is it true that the game is now at reduced cost?  I want to try this one myself.

Last I saw, Orange Box was $20.  It's made by the same team that makes Left 4 Dead.  The two will feel very familiar in terms of graphics, controls, and feeling.  Also, Orange Box has Portal, which is 5 hours of coolness.

I am playing Oblivion too, Dave! I really like it though.  I too find it frustrating that you can wander all over hell.  I have learned to love the fast travel function!

I'm just not used to games like this.  You can do whatever you want, really, so it's kind of daunting to learn so many things at once.  I decided to screw it and just go bust people up with a sword and shield.  I turned down the difficulty, because I had trouble even beating the smallest little grunts at the beginning.

I haven't used the fast travel function yet.  I'll have to figure out how to do that.

[Tenshot13]

Hey Dave, if you're looking for a good PS3 game, you should try Valkyria Chronicles.  It is a RPG tactics game with amazing graphics and an in depth story line.  I usually don't like tactics games, but I read a lot of good reviews and gave it a shot.  It's a pretty good game.

[Brians Stalker]

I haven't used the fast travel function yet.  I'll have to figure out how to do that.

Once you travel to a place on foot, you will be able to fast travel there in the future.  You look at your map and run the pointer over it.  When you do, push A and you can fast travel.  You can't travel from within a building or anything though, you have to be outside.

[Frimp]

Hangaroo on Miniclip.com 

[myami54]

Hey Dave, the psn store was advertising Burnout for 20 bucks. I'm assuming the 360 version is the same. I'll check to see if you guys are online if i'm up late any this week.

[myami54]

Oops. Just saw your post in the other thread. Will catch you guys this weekend if yall are on.

[Dave Gray]

Brian's Stalker, how far along are you?

I just had a dude from the dark brotherhood ask me to go murder someone to get into his club.  I think I'm going to do it.  First, I have to deal with an amulet thing, though.

[Dave Gray]

I played Burnout last night.  Good times.  I'll be on again tonight if anyone wants to get a game on.

[dolphins4life]

That's what I'm playing

[cyan]

I played Burnout last night.  Good times.  I'll be on again tonight if anyone wants to get a game on.

I just picked up Burnout as well...got it at gamestop for $14.
I have not played it yet though, so I may see you online at some point.