The Evil Computer Games thread

D4RK ONION · 19-08-2010 4:13pm

Yup, s'your own fault Colm! ...

Ginja Ninja · 19-08-2010 9:58pm

Why would you feel guilty for grinding? it's harder at the start and it makes the game better[I loved having my super pwnage team that I never needed to change] as you have your dream team.

I'm just starting in Kanto and haven't even made a start on my elite team[well Ampharos,but that's just 'cos I've no electric types]

sock puppet · 19-08-2010 10:01pm

What the hell is grinding?

Sentineil · 19-08-2010 10:14pm

The wonders of Wikipedia

sock puppet · 19-08-2010 10:23pm

Sounds pretty stupid to me. The old pokemons were easily beatable without having to spend ages walking around waiting for enemies to appear. Why'd they change it?

Banjo Fella · 19-08-2010 10:28pm

sock puppet wrote:

What the hell is grinding?

Well, when a Pokémon and its trainer are very much in love, they run around a grass patch together for hours while pressing 'A'.

Cows Go µ · 20-08-2010 12:30am

I'm trying to build up the courage to fight Red. I tried once but got absolutely destroyed because his pokémon are high levels and I haven't been bothered to grind loads yet. Can't remember what levels my pokémon are at as my DS is out of battery and I refuse to charge it until I finish my exams then I can beat that pesky pikachu wielding kid from Pallet town.

Bobalicious93 · 20-08-2010 12:36am

While we're talking pokemon, don't suppose anyone has a Shiny Stone they want to send me? I've got a Togetic that needs evolving

22-08-2010 4:01pm

I can't wait for this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq2mZoKkqMw

D4RK ONION · 22-08-2010 4:05pm

No one can conorstuff

(I just tried to tab complete your name. Spending too much time in that IRC channel >_< :P)

Colm! · 22-08-2010 6:44pm

syncosised wrote: »

Now normally I'd feel bad for someone in this case, but this is why you don't pirate!

Well, I'm hardly going to carry my gameboy around all of the time, and I don't have a DS, so come on, the iPod is the ultimate solution to play Gold

Smartly Dressed · 22-08-2010 7:35pm

The Urbz: Sims in the City on my GBA.

A game I recently rediscovered and I'm glad I did. Although I do wish your stats didn't decline so quickly. Sleeping, ****ting and showering gets very tedious when you have to do it as often as in this game.

22-08-2010 8:42pm

D4RK ONION wrote: »

No one can conorstuff

(I just tried to tab complete your name. Spending too much time in that IRC channel >_< :P)

Not possible.

VenomIreland · 23-08-2010 12:52am

I need to get back on Starcraft 2 and TF2, I freakin' love those two games.

Jako8 · 23-08-2010 10:40am

Really want to play Super Smash Bros. Brawl now for some reason.

syncosised · 23-08-2010 10:54am

Colm! wrote: »

Well, I'm hardly going to carry my gameboy around all of the time, and I don't have a DS, so come on, the iPod is the ultimate solution to play Gold

Obviously it's not! :P I just think that if you want to play a game, you should play it like it was meant to be, on its original console. And you should pay for it, of course!

Fad · 23-08-2010 4:37pm

syncosised wrote: »

Obviously it's not! :P I just think that if you want to play a game, you should play it like it was meant to be, on its original console. And you should pay for it, of course!

Sounds like an alarmingly practical solution!......

Colm! · 23-08-2010 5:13pm

Lads, it's been a while since I fired up Audiosurf, but it's up there at the top of my Steam list and I can't keep ignoring it, so can someone give me some awesome songs to play? (preferably with high-scores that I can attempt to beat)

VenomIreland · 23-08-2010 5:24pm

Try this song, although I've never ran it through Audiosurf myself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFDR77pJh78&feature=related

syncosised · 24-08-2010 11:54am

DO will back me up on this one.

It's called Blue Blur in the Green Fields (link to MP3). It's a remix of Sonic music and it's awesome.

D4RK ONION · 24-08-2010 3:42pm

It is actually class. Listen to it people!! It's free!

Tea-a-Maria · 24-08-2010 9:29pm

I'm trying to hunt down a copy of Phoenix Wright,I have a sudden desire to play the original again.I think it's because I heard the music!

One of the most surreal experiences I've ever had was playing through Phoenix Wright and then writing a law essay.:D

syncosised · 24-08-2010 10:34pm

Now you've made me want to play it! If only for the awesome "Objection!" music!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyQnqb0zPl4

Now where did I put that game ...

Banjo Fella · 24-08-2010 11:20pm

Ah, Phoenix Wright. Love those games! I've yet to play Trials and Tribulations, Apollo Justice and the Edgeworth games, though... if only any local game shop actually had any of them in stock. >_>

Here's some awesome, unobjectionable Mr. Scruffy Detective music from the Jazz/Orchestral arrangement albums Capcom released, and another from Magical Trick Society's album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y17ra7T18AE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_k1rPDRv6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eTwW9Wo-us

whadabouchasir · 25-08-2010 11:41am

Just finished the campaign mode on Bad company 2 there.It was without a doubt one of the worst storylines that I've ever seen in any game.The graphics when you are driving are very poor as well.At least i have Mafia 2 to look forward to!

RocketFalls · 25-08-2010 1:33pm

I'm holding out until Portal 2 then ditching my Xbox. Beginning to get very disillusioned with the medium as a whole.

D4RK ONION · 25-08-2010 3:17pm

Blur is a shallow racing game based on explosions and pretty colours. It's essentially Mario Kart for grown ups.

It is AWESOME.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPqRue51GZ8

25-08-2010 4:00pm

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

I'm trying to hunt down a copy of Phoenix Wright,I have a sudden desire to play the original again.I think it's because I heard the music!

One of the most surreal experiences I've ever had was playing through Phoenix Wright and then writing a law essay.:D

Greatest DS games ever.

ironictoaster · 25-08-2010 6:14pm

Another great DS game.

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25-08-2010 6:17pm

Replaying Final Fantasy 5 for the GBA. Awesome

D4RK ONION · 25-08-2010 10:42pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Greatest DS games ever.

Wrong, wrong, wrong! Elite Beat Agents holds that title!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDOk-UCF6kA

Colm! · 25-08-2010 10:47pm

I really, really should buy a DS. I actually can't give you a single reason for not owning a console with Elite Beat Agents on it :P
Well, I've only played a small bit of Osu! (that open-source PC clone of it), but I just think it's AWESOME.

Pygmalion · 25-08-2010 10:58pm

Just gathered up all the PC games I have throughout the years, so many awful, awful games I bought on impulse due to ridiculous cheapness or special offers.
I honestly haven't even played a lot of them

Insect Overlord · 25-08-2010 11:37pm

I still love Age of Empires 2, and its expansion pack, The Conquerors.
They taught me more about Junior Cert History than any text-book!

Colm! · 26-08-2010 12:18am

Lads, there's a program, I *think* it's called GameRanger but it lets you play AOE2 online. Anyone up for it?

Tea-a-Maria · 26-08-2010 12:25pm

D4RK ONION wrote: »

Blur is a shallow racing game based on explosions and pretty colours. It's essentially Mario Kart for grown ups.

It is AWESOME.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPqRue51GZ8

I don't like that ad!It doesn't fill you with much confidence in a game when its marketing campaign is to bash the competition.

Mario Kart is not for kids.:mad:

Jamie Starr · 26-08-2010 2:47pm

I discovered the kids d'mudder minds have a super-magic (i.e pirated) cartridge with Mario Kart DS, Animal Crossing, Pokémon [insert colour] and some crap games all on the one thingy! My first thought was "why in my day" and my next was "this is going to be mysteriously missing soon".

I fully condone stealing from children- it's..a lesson about..about...pirated games...and the law..and stuff.

I'm also considering getting the Beatles RB for about the 90th time. It's gotten so cheap I can't turn in down any more.

Colm! · 26-08-2010 3:00pm

Beatles RB is so cheap now! I do want to buy it. Awesome music + awesome game + the instruments at a decent price = must buy.

Thing is though I also really want to buy DJ Hero, so I've got a choice to make. Beatles RB has brilliant music. DJ Hero has brilliant gameplay and a decent soundtrack. Plus, more tracks.... Tough call really...

Corkfeen · 26-08-2010 5:46pm

Started Heavy Rain the other day and finished it the same day. Unbelievable game will have to play through again though.......:D

VenomIreland · 26-08-2010 5:46pm

Corkfeen wrote: »

Started Heavy Rain the other day and finished it the same day. Unbelievable game will have to play through again though.......:D

I was waiting for that game to be released for ages, I was more than impressed when I finally laid my hands on it.

Corkfeen · 26-08-2010 8:09pm

VenomIreland wrote: »

I was waiting for that game to be released for ages, I was more than impressed when I finally laid my hands on it.

I accidently ended up with one character dead and another in Jail by the end of it. Love the fact it just keeps going no matter what.

VenomIreland · 26-08-2010 8:12pm

Corkfeen wrote: »

I accidently ended up with one character dead and another in Jail by the end of it. Love the fact it just keeps going no matter what.

I only had one slip up but it was because i had no clue what to do, after I failed I just tried again and succeded

Got the nearly best ending, my brother has gotten all of them.

Piste · 26-08-2010 8:13pm

My sister is playing some game on the Wii...I wish she'd stop, I want to watch the DVD I bought and I'm too comfortable to move to the other TV

D4RK ONION · 26-08-2010 11:00pm

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

I don't like that ad!It doesn't fill you with much confidence in a game when its marketing campaign is to bash the competition.

Mario Kart is not for kids.:mad:

That ad is teh awesome! Mario Kart is fine, but it doesn't have neon spheres that explode in fireworks on impact. Blur is also beautifully arcade-ey, me and my 10 year old brother have been having a great time in the split screen.

It is essentially Mario Kart but for big boys :P

Redlion · 27-08-2010 11:14am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSCswCg-9gk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mADhOt6qRlk

Jamie Starr · 30-08-2010 7:30pm

Prices for Xbox Live are going to go up by around €10 from November.

I'm very glad I have a PS3 now.

Jay P · 30-08-2010 7:55pm

That's why I'm really considering a PS3. Also the fact that my Xbox is broken, and I don't want to have to spend money to fix it...

Jackobyte · 30-08-2010 8:09pm

Kersmash wrote: »

anyone else see the prestige edition for black ops? lulz, seems like a waste of money tbh.

I bought the MW2 one. Just saw that one now and I want it.

syncosised wrote: »

360, is it? That's a good bit cheaper than a PS3. If you're looking for a new one you won't find much variation in the prices, as there's very little profit from hardware.

A 360 is initially cheaper but add in 4 years of XBOX live and the PS3 is cheaper. Plus it can play Blu-Rays and is very handy for media viewing

Agnostic Mantis wrote: »

I discovered the kids d'mudder minds have a super-magic (i.e pirated) cartridge with Mario Kart DS, Animal Crossing, Pokémon [insert colour] and some crap games all on the one thingy! My first thought was "why in my day" and my next was "this is going to be mysteriously missing soon".

I fully condone stealing from children- it's..a lesson about..about...pirated games...and the law..and stuff.

My cousins have one with about 40 games. :eek:

Corkfeen wrote: »

Started Heavy Rain the other day and finished it the same day. Unbelievable game will have to play through again though.......:D

I have to get that.

Agnostic Mantis wrote: »

Prices for Xbox Live are going to go up by around €10 from November.

I'm very glad I have a PS3 now.

I hold the same sentiments.

D4RK ONION · 30-08-2010 8:14pm

OMG NO! Now I have to (people may want to sit down for this) €5 a month to play online. €5!! Gees, if I only I earned that in half an hour.

PS: I mainly only play SF online and, like many multiplatform games, the online community on the PS3 is a ghost town.

Jay P · 30-08-2010 8:18pm

D4RK ONION wrote: »

OMG NO! Now I have to (people may want to sit down for this) €5 a month to play online. €5!! Gees, if I only I earned that in half an hour.

PS: I mainly only play SF online and, like many multiplatform games, the online community on the PS3 is a ghost town.

€5 a month is infinitely more than the €0 a month you pay on PS3. I'm not as readily willing to pay for something that I can get for free on another platform, that I think is better than the 360.

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