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Since I live in the orient, where real, legal PS3 games are a thing of the past, I have to order physical games online. I ordered "Last of Us" on father's day (or to be precise, I ordered it and told my wife that the dog ordered it as a father's day present) and finally got it in. Open it up, dust off the never-used PS3, and it can't read the disc. Can't read any other game disc, either. It just makes the "eject" sound, and fails to initialize. FFuuuuuuu... So I order another drive after wading through a goddamn WaReZ nightmare of finding part numbers and sifting through descriptions of long-since unused parts. That will be here in another 3 weeks or so. …

I'm just not into computer games ... I guess I spend to much time at the keyboard and really want to go ride my motorcycles. Unfortunately, I'm starting to think I need to review gaming headphones and I don't want to be completely talking out of my ass ... so I've got to get into some game or other. The one game I did like was Microsoft Flight Simulator. Well ... it's not really a game, is it. And the audio was useless for testing. So, I'm looking for recommendations for a game that's got good audio for testing gaming headphones. I like flying around, but I'm thinking not too many flight games are that interesting audio-wise. Still, that would be my preferenc…

I'd always wanted an online co-op first person shooter zombie survival game. And it's coming out. It's looking really awesome. There are some new footage from PAX up on Gametrailers.com -Ed

I think this may have been released a bit ago, but just stumbled across the trailer today. Anyone play Limbo?

Someone emailed me this little game. It's pretty easy to finish after a few tries. Samsung U900: Samsung mobile phone

This is as cool as can be, and something I know that Shell will love. It's just amazing to me how it works. Watch the 3 videos for the math and such. http://www.loop-the-game.com/ So I got interested and emailed the guy for pricing. Turns out they're quite expensive, not surprising since they're handmade and quite tricky to get just right. Cost is £15,000 plus shipping. Gulp.

So tonight I was playing Resistance Fall Of Man. Deathmatch... which is basically a free-for-all. This one guy kept camping and spawn killing. I called him out and kept killing him since he was staying in the same spot. This guy got so pissed he said "Where do you live?" ? I told him... He says "I'm 20 minutes away. What's your address U fuck? I'll be there with my boys in 20 minutes." Needless to say the rest of the players were like WTF? Of course you know me. I had to keep needling and killing him! I tried to tell him that if my door came down then 12 gage buckshot would follow. Everyone was laughing by the time it was all over. Can't believe …

Ok who else is picking up Mass Effect tomorrow?

Is anybody else picking this game up? I know I sure am tomorrow after work. I haven't been this phyched for a game since GTAIV and that was like a whole month ago.

Aside from games, the interface seems like a game-changer. Poor presentation (typical MS) but good substance I thought.

I just started playing this game last week and I have to say it's pretty amazing. It really reminds me of the classic Need for Speed games (Most Wanted, particularly – the first one). I didn't know there was an in-car view... that's what put me off the game when it was released. The graphics and physics are pretty good for an arcade racer. I'm looking forward to getting more cars and leaving Rookie status behind... life is all about money and rep. Also, the soundtrack is entertaining for the period. If you follow cars, this game will really date itself (2008). A lot of the cars (like the Cadillac XLR-V) are long extinct.

So this game is coming out in a few days and I'm pretty sure that more than a few of us will be getting this game. What system will you guys be buying it for. I'll probably pick it up for whatever system seems to be the majority here and we can make a clan or something.

Saw a video on gametrailers today about the most anticipated games and I just realized that this year is going to be awesome. I know lots of people called last year great, but none of the games really appealed to me. And I don't have or plan on buying an Xbox 360. But this year: Metal Gear 4, GT 4, Final Fantasy 13, Street Fighter 4, Fallout 3 and Starcraft 2. I've spent most of my gaming youth playing their predecessors. Maybe not so innovative but 2008 is going to be great.

I am just finishing up Mass Effect for the first time, and immediately wanted to replay it as a different character. I love RPGs that have really high replay value. I think ME will be good for at least another good play through. This got me thinking about other games I've owned (specifically RPGs) and whether or not it was fun to replay them. IMO the grandmaster of all replayable games is Oblivion. Not only because of the huge amount of mods available, but also because of the many different ways you can play your character, and the ease with which one can RP. Then there is the flip side, Fallout 3. Fantastic game, but after I finished it I just wasn't compelled to…

Was in the middle of GTA4 and it froze up and shut down. Now when I try and turn it on it stays on for 3 seconds then shuts down and beeps 3 times. The light flashes red as well. Anyone know if this can be fixed or is it going to be a trip to Sony? I've got one of the early 80 gig ones that has the hardware emulation for older Playstation games.

I'm on the "Mind Flayer" server. Anyone for some occasional adventuring at unpredictable, intermittent times?

Hey guys, would love it if any of you could stop by and give me a follow tonight, almost have my affiliate status and it should be a really fun stream unless my day turns to shit. Got my new graphics card installed, so I'll be playing with shaders for most of it I think. https://www.twitch.tv/philodox42/schedule?seriesID=073e4ee5-b0b8-4d5e-8193-58a4efc5a65a

Yes, I'm a sucker for Zelda and Nintendo Portables. I pre-ordered the Switch and Breath of the Wild. Anyone else getting the Switch? I still have my original Game Boy from 1989. Also many other iterations afterwards. I'll have to post a Nintendo Portables line up picture when I get the Switch.

So I've got the wife's approval on this but I want a rational full run down of why I really should do this. The list that I can come up with goes like this: 1. BluRay player, probably the best of the bunch until Oppo comes out with theirs which may not be until early 09. - Now the question is how is it as a BR player? What sort of remote options are available? Will my Harmony be able to control it? 2. Media center. I've heard rumors about this capability and I'd like to hear more. I seem to remember something about the 40gig (only version currently availble) not being as good as the 80 in this respect. Thoughts? 3. Good gaming fun of course. So have at it, se…

evolutionchamber - Project Hosting on Google Code Some guy wrote a GA to optimize build order for Starcraft II and did a damn good job. Since I use GA's quite a bit, I thought this was pretty cool Computer program finds devastating Starcraft 2 build orders | PC Gamer

I am not much of a gamer but my brother sent me this link for 8 popular (although a little dated) games. You essentially pay what you want and the money goes to charity, except that you have to pay at least above the average (which was $4.73 when I signed up). Could be useful for some folks and the money is going to a good cause. https://www.humblebundle.com/?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Introducing+the+Humble+Origin+Bundle!&utm_campaign=20130813_m116906107_Introducing+the+Humble+Origin+Bundle!&utm_term=Humble+Origin+Bundle

This is one of the most amazing pieces of freeware that I've run across in ages. It's not for everyone but I think that for those of you that like it, will like it a lot. You can download it here for both pc and mac osx.

I just started playing Persona 5 and it is incredible. You don't get a lot of games with this level of style, deep storytelling, and variety. Persona 4 also had a killer soundtrack and I'd say this is one of the best reasons to get a Playstation. The only weakness of the games is their linear design and the slight repetition of the battles. In a way, I think the Persona games tell you more about modern Japan than Sega's Yakuza games (which are also legendary).

Is anyone else playing? I figured I'd keep the other thread clear so we don't have to listen to @Dreadhead whine about not being able to catch a Magikarp. Zoe and I have been playing daily (nightly?) since the Friday before last, and she is having a blast. She's even a couple levels ahead of me. This game has gotten a very anxiety ridden teenager out amongst people 5 to 30 years her senior, and occasionally we run into her friends from school she hasn't seen all year. I'm having a blast bonding, and having a fair bit of fun with my catch-and-release Magikarp program. Currently I'm 19360/25000 XP on level 18, and Zoe's deep into level 20. Where are you? **BRENT**