Computer & Video Games

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I checked out some E3 stuff over the weekend. Some interesting stuff. I had pretty much felt that gaming industry was stuck in a rut but the new promotional efforts are showing some promise: The bethesda softworks stuff looked well done. Fallout 4's vision of post-nuclear Boston looks the most interesting and derives from Fallout 3. The modern version of Doom- the classic shooter- is retro and is different at the same time; also now relies on speed and close action for survival. Deus Ex has excellent graphics and looks like a significant upgrade from Human revolution. Most certainly these modern games have had a significant leap forward in terms of graphics an…

The epic role-playing series from BioWare takes a thrilling leap forward with the power of Frostbite 3. Beautiful vistas and incredible new possibilities await you. Ready yourself for Dragon Age: Inquisition. A cataclysmic event plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil. Dragons darken the sky, casting a shadow over lands on the brink of chaos. Mages break into all-out war against the oppressive templars. Nations rise against one another. It falls to you and your allies to restore order as you lead the Inquisition and hunt down the agents of chaos. BioWare’s latest action-adventure delivers an unparalleled story set in a vast, changeable landscape. Explore hidden ca…

The first I heard of the widespread hate towards them was after the much-maligned ending of 'Mass Effect 3', and of course, the Origin debacle. Did those two things simply combine and irritate people, or is there another reason from way back when? Franchise-milking, perhaps?

I've been looking forward to this game for a long time. It's been in development for ages, but it looks like it's only a few more months away now. It's a puzzle/adventure/exploration game led by Jonathan Blow (of Braid) - one of the brightest shining lights in the industry. I love his ideas and his passion to push gaming into new realms of experiences. Always a man who's worth listening to, and I'm really excited to jump into the game. Anyone else?

After a long awaited wait it finally came out. Anyone else playing? :dinah:

It is a time of strife and unrest. Armies of revenants and dark spirits manifest in every corner of Tamriel. Winters grow colder and crops fail. Mystics are plagued by nightmares and portents of doom. Four years ago, in 2E 578, an arcane explosion of energy in the Imperial City set off mystical aftershocks that swept across Nirn. Mages died or went mad. Supernatural abominations from the plane of Oblivion, the Daedra, appeared in greater numbers than ever before. The constellation of the Serpent grew so large that it dominated the night sky. So began the grand scheme of Molag Bal, Daedric Prince of domination and enslavement. His Dark Anchors, vortexes of evil magic, …

Surprised not to see a topic yet for Skyrim on here. Anyone playing? With the right mods installed and a computer system that can support the graphics, it is possible to create models that look life-like.

Been playing this a bit since finishing Saints Row IV. I'm playing as Rome. With the relative strength of Roma heavy cavalry, it almost feels like cheating playing against the Germanic and Gallic factions.

There was some pre-alpha footage of this game just released the other day. First I'd heard of it, but it looks great.. one to watch for sure! The combat looks to be almost Arkham City level

I haven't played either of the first two games, but Saints Row: The Third was an absolute blast, and ridiculously over the top. An announce trailer just came out the other day for IV, which is due out end of August. Seems as though what was originally planned as an expansion for III has been rebadged and expanded to be a whole new game now. Looks a bit more-of-the-same, with some small additions (and seemingly superpowers), but I guess it's not all bad since I enjoyed III so much. Time will tell exactly what it is though, and whether or not it's worth the price tag

Still churning these games out.. news of Assassin's Creed IV has popped up today. Looks as though the new protagonist is going to be a pirate, which given how universally praised the 'high seas' combat introducted into ACIII was, comes as no surprise really. Some people feel this series has been beating a dead horse for a while, and/or has strayed way too far from its roots by cramming in a ridiculous amount of side quests, objectives and collectibles. I still find them great fun though, and I thought ACIII did enough to keep the series fresh <_<

Pretty keen for this one! It was one of the most exciting announcements at last year's E3, and they've just released another gameplay demo at the PS4 reveal

Arrives in under two weeks. I'm really excited about this title, probably more so than any of the recent TR reboots or remakes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEOOishb5fY They seem to have incorporated Skyrim-style gameplay elements, which I can only applaud.

I will try to buy it over the weekend. But since it is already released across the great pond: any (first) impressions from BZ members?

By any chance is anyone playing this annoyingly addictive game for there iPhone or iPad?

In Mass Effect 3, an ancient alien race known only as Reapers, has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You, as Commander Shepard, must lead the counter assault to take it back. Only you can determine how events will play out, which planets you will save from annihilation and which alliances you will form or abandon as you rally the forces of the galaxy to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. Battle with your comrades or even your own friends in this…

Batman: Arkham City Batman: Arkham City is the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum, based on DC Comics' Batman. It is being developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Microsoft Windows and OnLive. The game was officially announced during the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards and is scheduled for a worldwide release, beginning in North America on October 18, 2011. Plot The story for Arkham City takes place approximately one year after the events of Arkham Asylum. Quincy Sharp, former warden of Arkham Asylum, has taken credit for stopping the Joker, and used the notoriety to become m…

Play Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ and be the hero of your own Star Wars™ saga in a story-driven massively-multiplayer online game from BioWare and LucasArts. Explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to be a Jedi, a Sith, or from a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, and make decisions which define your personal story and determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way you will befriend courageous companions who will fight at your side or possibly betray you based on your actions. Together, you will battle enemies in dynamic St…

post pics of your favorite game babes! I guess my overall fav. has to be Sheva Alomar from Resident Evil 5 :drool:

Metal Gear Solid The Metal Gear​ series is a critically acclaimed series of stealth games created by Hideo Kojima and developed and published by Konami. In the series, the player takes control of a Special Forces Operative (Solid Snake in most games) repeatedly facing off against the latest incarnation of the eponymous superweapon "Metal Gear": a bipedal walking tank with nuclear launching capabilities. The series is famous for pioneering the stealth game genre, for its lengthy cinematic cut scenes, intricate storylines and its exploration of the nature of politics, warfare, environmentalism, censorship, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, loyalty, reality, s…

I know there's not much action around this part of the board, but are there any BioShock fans here? I absolutely love the first two, and am getting pretty excited about the third, even though it won't be out until 2012. Anyone interested though, check out this 10 minute gameplay video. This game is going to take epic to a whole new level http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ten-minu...704932?type=flv

same rules different game if you don't know the rules already... -guess the game from the screen shot -if the guess turns out to be correct you may post a screen shot so the others may have their turn -If no one can guess the game correctly within two days, the poster must provide clue(s) soooo...here we go:

Assassin's Creed II (or Assassin's Creed 2) is an upcoming sandbox-style action-adventure video game being developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft, the sequel to Assassin's Creed. It is set to be released worldwide on November 17, 2009 on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms. While not much is known of the plot yet, it has been confirmed that the player will assume the role of a young nobleman-turned-assassin named Ezio Auditore di Firenze. In an interview with Patrice Desilets, the games creative director, it is revealed that the main character's family has been killed and that the essence of the plot is to get revenge on the rival fami…