Video Games

[GAME05]

I didn't see a thread dedicated to video games in the search, so maybe it would be one of some interest for reviews or comments or whatnot.

 

I got a PS4 a year ago after a long time of not playing. I'm certainly not any kind of big gamer, but there's really nothing to do around my town, so it fits as a good time-killer. Plus one or two co-workers come over after work and play, so it's helped socially.

 

I've played a lot of Call of Duty, but just a few days ago I've become hooked on Battlefield 1. It's more intense, the graphics are far better, and I especially like that you can be a contributor to your team without necessarily getting a lot of kills. I'm marginal-to-bad on Call of Duty, but so far I'm middle of the pack in BF1, which for me is great.

 

I've also been trying to play Dirt Rally. Bought a wheel for it and everything, but still haven't figured out the best settings for it. Still fun, though.

[DuWayne Steurer]

I also have a ps4 (whiskey7400 .... hmu)

 

I play Battlefield 1 occasionally. I get more into the campaign mode honestly. Some great set-piece moments.

 

I play a ton of Overwatch. Closing in on level 200. Probably one of my favorite playstation games of all time. So much better if you have at least 1 or 2 co-op team mates than just a random queued up team.

 

Probably about 100 hours into No Man's Sky. It's good, not great, and it's certainly not bad, like the hate filled Redditors who say they were 'lied to' by Hello Games want you to believe. The game is super chill, and is even better since they added base building with the latest patch.

 

Star Wars Battlefront was pretty good but I kind of drifted away form that after they started releasing all the paid DLC.

 

Pretty sure I'm getting both Infinite Warfare and Skyrim for X-mas.

[nate82]

For the PS4 I am just waiting for Mass Effect: Andromeda that is coming out next year at some point.

 

Everything else I am waiting for is on the PC and that is basically Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

[stoutdude04]

I have played all of the COD games since Cod 4 modern warfare, so I have been pretty overwhelmed playing the remastered version of COD. I am just tired of the jumping and boosting that comes with the new cod games, so I havent even played a minute of infinite warfare(this is from someone who was max prestige in every COD game except the last one). I was tempted to buy Battlefield, but friends of mine say it gets tiresome quickly, although, COD is similar in that aspect.

 

I also play Madden and The Show as well as RPGs when I have the time. I am currently playing FFXV and I am enjoying it.

[bjkrautk]

Overwatch is definitely worth the money. I stopped playing a few months ago, but would like to jump back in at some point.

 

Rocket League is another game I hate to admit the amount of time I've spent playing.

 

Playing through Dishonored: Definitive Edition, since I was intrigued by the ads and previews for the sequel. Game feels like Assassin's Creed with superpowers, in a Bioshock Infinite -esque dystopia...not a bad combo.

That said, the back half of the game is getting tedious, since I've tried to play stealth. There was a sweet spot in the middle missions when I knew enough to use cover to avoid detection, but the later levels pump up the number of hostiles looking for you, and took away a good deal of your ability to hide in the level design. I have a little over a level remaining in the game, and I'm increasingly interested in being done with it. Anti-climactic as it's been, I've definitely got my $10 out of it.

 

FFXV is one of the games I was holding off on playing until I bought my new TV (this past weekend). More than a little nervous it's not going to live up to the FF brand of my childhood, but I'm just hoping it's better than XIII (and 13-2...which I gave up on halfway through. Never went back for the 3rd game).

 

Invisible, Inc. is a turn-based, stealth/strategy game that I'm looking forward to trying out. It's one of this month's free games for PS+ subscribers.

[pacopete4]

I like games that have a quality story behind it. I usually fall into the more historical games as well as NHL and MLB. Can't wait for Red Dead Redemption. Just played Mafia III and that was fun. PS4 guy here.

[Baldkin]

I'm a PC gamer, and I've become mildly addicted with a game called Factorio.

 

You build a factory, automate some stuff, automate more stuff, make trains to help you automate even more stuff and then suddenly it's 2am.

[nate82]

I'm a PC gamer, and I've become mildly addicted with a game called Factorio.

 

You build a factory, automate some stuff, automate more stuff, make trains to help you automate even more stuff and then suddenly it's 2am.

 

Sound a lot like Civilization. After the first couple hours OK one more turn and I will be done. A few more hours later OK one more turn and I will be done. Looks at clock dang it I have to get ready for work now well one more turn won't hurt.

[GAME05]

stoutdude, maybe we'll have to set up shareplay so you can try out Battlefield for a while.

 

Black Ops III was my first COD game and I got a bit sick of the jumping around, too. I've seen videos of BOIII people making it all the way around a map without ever touching the ground. A friend of mine will only ever play Call of Duty. Refuses any other game, I guess because he's good at COD and pretty bad at anything else, as if anyone cares how good he is or not.

 

But if anyone plays a lot of Call of Duty and is looking to get better, I highly recommend Captain Shock's youtube videos.

 

The simple/cheap game my friends and I are addicted to is BlazeRush. A lot of fun as a couch multiplayer game.

[stoutdude04]

 

FFXV is one of the games I was holding off on playing until I bought my new TV (this past weekend). More than a little nervous it's not going to live up to the FF brand of my childhood, but I'm just hoping it's better than XIII (and 13-2...which I gave up on halfway through. Never went back for the 3rd game).

 

Invisible, Inc. is a turn-based, stealth/strategy game that I'm looking forward to trying out. It's one of this month's free games for PS+ subscribers.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XV-PlayStation-4/dp/B00DBF829C/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_a3a9777a?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=MKKG6KEGCR2Y0YGFX40Q&th=1

 

one day only sale for FFXV

[stoutdude04]

stoutdude, maybe we'll have to set up shareplay so you can try out Battlefield for a while.

 

 

How does shareplay work? I have never done it.

[GAME05]

 

How does shareplay work? I have never done it.

 

I've never done it, either. But as I understand so long as one person owns the game and has PS Plus (at least I think they have to have PS+), you connect with another person who doesn't have to own the game and they can play it. You're booted after an hour, but you can just re-connect and get another hour. But maybe someone who has done it before could correct me on it.

 

My online name is "mattresspad".

 

https://www.playstation.com/en-in/get-help/help-library/apps---features/share-and-broadcast/share-play-on-ps4-and-how-it-works/

[nate82]

 

My online name is "mattresspad".

 

https://www.playstation.com/en-in/get-help/help-library/apps---features/share-and-broadcast/share-play-on-ps4-and-how-it-works/

 

 

HAH! How was that name not taken already?

[logan82]

I think I might give up on consoles. I had to(kind of) build a good computer for school so I built one that can handle pretty much any game even VR.

[nate82]

I think I might give up on consoles. I had to(kind of) build a good computer for school so I built one that can handle pretty much any game even VR.

 

Welcome to the PC Master Race.

 

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/870/155/640.gif

[logan82]

Console prices are out of control and you can get so many games on pc anymore. I also do not keep up on games like I used to so I can wait them out.

[NeedMoreFans]

I bought a cheap laptop a few years ago without thinking that some games I play may not be compatible (it has an integrated graphics card...won't make that mistake again). I'm considering buying something that can actually handle games other than Civ4, but price is somewhat hindering that.

[logan82]

$1000 will build a computer that will play anything. You can probably do better than that if you try. The graphics card is a good percentage of the cost.

[pitchleague]

I'm looking into trying that Playstation streaming service. As a PC gamer (don't own any consoles, unless you count my old Sega Saturn), I've always wanted to have Rockstar Games put Red Dead Redemption on PC. Since I don't think that's ever going to happen, I guess I could stream the game to my PC and play it that way.

 

Anybody have any experience with their service? (Can't think of what it's called. . . Playstation Now? is that it?)

[Samurai Bucky]

Are you thinking of Playstation Vue? We got it when we cut the cord a few months ago. Very good decision.

 

BTW: you don't need a Playstation to use it. We use Roku Sticks. Funny how they don't have an app for that on the XBox One...

 

PC vs. Console is cyclical. I remember playing the Star Wars games (XWing vs. Tie Fighter for example) on a PC. Then as the consoles improved, I spent more time playing on a Wii or XBox. Part of the allure to the console is the ability to easily play with multiple people at the same time. 20 years ago, there weren't very good game controllers for the PC (I think I still have my first USB gaming controller).

 

I have heard some of the younger guys at work use a service called Steam. Has anybody used that? How is the selection and the service?

[stoutdude04]

 

I have heard some of the younger guys at work use a service called Steam. Has anybody used that? How is the selection and the service?

 

I dont have it, so I cannot speak to it directly. However, all of my friends talk about it and love it. Most often they mention days where there are just amazing deals.

[TheEndless7]

I agree with Roco that Overwatch is one of the best PS games I've ever played. Especially if you're into shooters where it's not just about shooting. The MOBA/teamwork tactical aspect of it and different heroes with different abilities makes for a lot of very unique games. It is the best when played with a group of friends on your team though, as communication is the key to success.

 

My PSN ID is TheEndless7 if anyone ever wants to add me.

 

PSNow and PSVUe are two different things. I've used both. PSVUE is a cable TV alternative with a bunch of non local channels. It seems decent. But I have nothing to compare it to. It's completely different from the FIRETV box I have, although I can stream PSVUE through the Firetv. I honestly use it mostly because it was the cheapest way I could get the racing and hockey channels I wanted with little extra. Right now for like 55$/month you can get like 100 channels INCLUDING HBO, showtime,and the NFL network. And there are various packages below that. The user interface is not very good and a pain to navigate. But the video quality has always been good. While you do get the local fox sports affiliate, you do not get any local channels. ((Although it does give you ABC/NBC/FOX on demand)) SO you need an internal dish for things like the Packers.

 

PSNOW is a streaming video game service that offers around 150ish PS3 titles to stream on your PS4. It works pretty well, but if your connection isn't strong it's prone to skip and lag a bit. Usually nothing that pausing the game and waiting a few moments wont fix. It does have some great titles on it like Red Dead Redemption and all the Borderlands game and I think every Telltale game. It's a bit pricey for what you get. Buying it for a month here or there to beat a couple of the games that come on monthly may be worth it. The library has been expanding more in the last few months than it seems like it did all of last year. So I'm hoping they add in even more.

 

I'd like to see PS1 and PS2 games added to but i have no idea how feasible that is.

 

Steam is just essentially a digital retailer of video games. You can log into their store and buy games to download and play. You can also set up friend lists and see what friends are playing and if, say, they're in a game of Battlefield you'll have the option to join them. They do offer a lot of great sales here and there but it tends to mostly be on older stuff.

Edited December 21, 2016 by TheEndless7

[stoutdude04]

 

How does shareplay work? I have never done it.

 

I've never done it, either. But as I understand so long as one person owns the game and has PS Plus (at least I think they have to have PS+), you connect with another person who doesn't have to own the game and they can play it. You're booted after an hour, but you can just re-connect and get another hour. But maybe someone who has done it before could correct me on it.

 

My online name is "mattresspad".

 

https://www.playstation.com/en-in/get-help/help-library/apps---features/share-and-broadcast/share-play-on-ps4-and-how-it-works/

 

I asked one of my buddies about shareplay last night and they said that the other person is able to watch from their seat, but they are not able to play it. That makes sense.

[Baldkin]

 

I have heard some of the younger guys at work use a service called Steam. Has anybody used that? How is the selection and the service?

 

I dont have it, so I cannot speak to it directly. However, all of my friends talk about it and love it. Most often they mention days where there are just amazing deals.

 

Steam is a service (marketplace?) where you can buy games digitally, and download them at your leisure to replay them anytime.

 

Where it truly is amazing, however is the "Wishlist" feature, (I want these 8 games) and it will then notify you when they go on sale.

 

You can also 'friend' people on Steam and find out when they are playing (and what they are playing). So if you want to co-op with buddies it makes it easier.

[nate82]

I buy all of my games from either Amazon, Green Man Gaming, GOG or Steam.