The Shrine

PostPosted:**Mon May 25, 2009 11:17 pm**

SineSwiper wrote:For $5, you would be a fool (or Zeus) not to buy BC:Rearmed.

Hey, now, i would buy Braid, Castle Crashers, Poker Smash, Penny Arcade, Rez HD, Ikaruga HD, SSF2THDR, and many other XBLA games if they dropped to 400 points. That's a fine price for a good, solid 5 hour game.

Speaking of fools, any of ya'll who don't buy the Namco Museum Virtual Arcade disc for it's recently discounted price of $20 are fools. There are 9 XBLA games (everything Namco's ever released on the service) and another 25+ other old games on there. Once the Sega Genesis collection drops to that price in the next couple of months, that's also a no-brainer. It's an awesome collection.

And I bought BC:RA for 800 points (cost me about $6) back when it was first released.

PostPosted:**Mon May 25, 2009 11:19 pm**

I can't think of any of Namco's XBLA releases that I'd be interested in aside from Pac Man CE which I already have.

PostPosted:**Tue May 26, 2009 12:45 am**

As I mentioned before...the best under-$10 title I've played in the last year is Dishwasher: Dead Samurai for XBLA (technically, XBLCC).

800 MSP, on the Community games section. It plays like Alien Hominid meets Devil May Cry and the style is very much reminiscent of early Jhonen Vasquez.

If for no other reason than for you guys to see the near future of auteur gaming, you all should check it out.

Short trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02qs8Ptly0E

Gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFqLFstp ... re=related

PostPosted:**Tue May 26, 2009 8:09 am**

Yeah, I grabbed a demo of that, among a bunch of other ones. Just hooked up my XBox after sitting in a box for 2 weeks, actually. (PC has kept me occupied.)

PostPosted:**Tue May 26, 2009 8:56 am**

Blotus wrote:I can't think of any of Namco's XBLA releases that I'd be interested in aside from Pac Man CE which I already have.

Galaga Legions is awesome. And the arcade-perfect ports of Pac Man, Ms Pac Man, New Rally X, Dig Dug, and Xevious are fun for a weekend. That's not to mention the other 25+ older games already on there. So if you're paying $20 for all of them and they're on a disc which has resale value, it's a very cheap purchase for so many titles

PostPosted:**Tue May 26, 2009 12:44 pm**

some game called battleforge is free now. It's some MMOCCG or something. From my understanding it still requires your moneys if you want more cards or something. Check it out?

http://kotaku.com/5270010/battleforge-is-now-free

PostPosted:**Tue May 26, 2009 1:55 pm**

bovine wrote:some game called battleforge is free now. It's some MMOCCG or something. From my understanding it still requires your moneys if you want more cards or something. Check it out?

http://kotaku.com/5270010/battleforge-is-now-free

I demoed it on Steam the other week... it was kinda fun but I didn't understand the advanced mechanics. It is a RTS DoW style where you run around and collect / defend resource points, and you summon units/spells/buildings with your cards. They've got the whole green vs red vs blue vs etc thing going too. Interestingly enough it's still $30 on Steam...

PostPosted:**Tue May 26, 2009 3:02 pm**

ps3 tournament edition sf4 arcade stick up on newegg.

the 360 one is already sold out, get while the getting it good.

PostPosted:**Fri May 29, 2009 2:22 pm**

Steam's weekend deals are a little more extensive this week. UT3 is free all weekend, and you can buy it, or a pack of Unreal Tournament games for 1/2 price. There are two racing games that are down 85%, and Flock is 50% off.

PostPosted:**Fri May 29, 2009 7:14 pm**

The reviews for Flock are not great.

PostPosted:**Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:36 pm**

Assassin's Creed on Steam down 50% to $10

PostPosted:**Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:19 pm**

Penumbra black plague and penumbra overture are on sale for a collective price of $5. The trailer looks cool so I'm going to dive in on this one. There is a specials tab in steam now for those who don't like listening to me jabbering on about games on that service that have been discounted.

PostPosted:**Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:32 pm**

I'm pretty bitter about this deal... on FRIDAY I went out and got a RB2 guitar for $70 and now Gamestop is offering the ENTIRE SET for $95 (50% off). Freakin spring cleaning.

Basically every RB / Guitar Hero bundle currently being sold is heavily discounted and free shipping. One of the best deals I've seen from Gamestop...

http://www.ebgames.com/gs/landing/umbs/ ... d=060909eb

PostPosted:**Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:45 pm**

Steam's weekend deal is for Empire: Total War, 50% off.

Very tempting... but I got enough games to play right now :\

Shrin, what was your verdict on this game?

PostPosted:**Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:30 am**

bovine wrote:ps3 tournament edition sf4 arcade stick up on newegg.

the 360 one is already sold out, get while the getting it good.

I FINALLY got my arcade stick from EB Games here. Seems like they're still actually manufacturing them and getting them out to stores, at least to cover pre-orders.

If there was any inanimate object you'd want to make love to, this is it. It's fucking amazing. It's actually made of genuine arcade parts and feels like it. Expensive as hell, though. It's $190 Cdn which is more than a PSP and almost as much as a DSi or Xbox Arcade.

PostPosted:**Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:44 am**

What'd you get it for Zeus? I didn't even know you played SFIV.

PostPosted:**Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:49 am**

Eric wrote:What'd you get it for Zeus? I didn't even know you played SFIV.

I've played SF since the original one (NOT #2) in the arcade. I've always liked the franchise, I'm just not crazy over it like some people are.

I also have it for the 360 and not the PS3 since when I pre-paid for the game, I didn't have a PS3 at the time. That's one of the reasons for that stick, it's basically required for the 360 version. The 360 controller SUCKS ASS for that game. As cheap as Seth is, you can't use the 360 controller to play against him, it's fucking impossible.

Also, as a collector, that stick will do nothing but go up in price. So not only is it awesome to use, it's a real collector's item. Just like that huge 15th Anniversary one I got about 4 years ago. That thing is already worth more than double what I paid for it

PostPosted:**Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:44 am**

Just got Magic: The Gathering (XBLA) for $10. Pretty fun game once you get used to the controls (and strict interpretation of the rules), and it features Co-Op Campaign mode (2 vs 2).

Crystal Defenders (XBLA, $10) is also pretty fun. It's a tower defense game, essentially. Only drawback is that you can't undo or go back to a certain point like you could in Defense Grid. However, once I realized that I'm not supposed to try to make the perfect defense in one go, I started to enjoy it more. They also feature "DevPlay", which shows a perfect build for the first 15 rounds, after you've gone that far with a level. That kinda makes up for the lack of save points.

PostPosted:**Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:07 am**

The deal of the week on XBLA is Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. It's 800 microsoft patented dollars instead of the previous price of 1200. Does this appeal to you? Do you already own it? Should you just get that magic:the gathering game like sine and I did and feel all dirty and 12 years old all over again? The choice is yours.

PostPosted:**Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:08 pm**

SineSwiper wrote:Just got Magic: The Gathering (XBLA) for $10. Pretty fun game once you get used to the controls (and strict interpretation of the rules), and it features Co-Op Campaign mode (2 vs 2).

You know, I would be tempted here, but after paying for both real (back in the day) and virtual (in Magic Online for the PC) Magic cards for fifteen years, I'm getting burned out on this. Are the card packs in Microsoft points or something? Christ, that's a lucrative racket if so.

PostPosted:**Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:39 pm**

Actually, no. That was one of the things I was worried about. There are no "downloadable" cards, but I think it's more like a bunch of fixed decks. You do earn bonus cards for your deck as you progress along, and you can add/remove cards, so it's not like it's the exact deck every time. They do give you even multi-colored decks, so it won't get boring for a while.

We play a few of the co-op games and that was fun.

PostPosted:**Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:05 am**

I tried the demo of that Rocket Riot game. It was pretty entertaining

PostPosted:**Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:56 pm**

All variety of sf4 arcade sticks are back in stock (temporarily I assure you) on the capcom store. Go buy ifa you want.

CAPCOM STORE LINK

PostPosted:**Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:09 pm**

FREE ALERT

You like free, right? I know, browser based games are usually crap, but that Quake 3 was pretty cool (I totally didn't play the in-browser version). Well, now Battlefield:Heroes is officially out now! Go play it!

I was in the beta, but it was kind of crap when I was in it. Maybe things have changed and it's awesome now. Maybe us shriners must band together and cut down swaths of enemies in it. Maybe we should just ignore it entirely. Do as you please.

PostPosted:**Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:34 am**

Still haven't played Fallout 3? Have a decent PC? Well, it's on sale on steam at $25 this weekend.

In other news, thursday is apparently part of the weekend now.

PostPosted:**Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:41 pm**

bovine wrote:Still haven't played Fallout 3? Have a decent PC? Well, it's on sale on steam at $25 this weekend.

In other news, thursday is apparently part of the weekend now

For US folk it pretty much is this week. I have off tomorrow

PostPosted:**Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:25 am**

bovine wrote:Still haven't played Fallout 3? Have a decent PC? Well, it's on sale on steam at $25 this weekend.

In other news, thursday is apparently part of the weekend now.[/url]

Don't listen to him. It's a rip-off. It is buggy as hell and will crash on your PC. Get the 360 version.

PostPosted:**Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:04 pm**

Battlefield 1943 is going to hit PSN and XBLA on wednesday and thursday respectively for $15. I recommend you buy it and play it with me.

PostPosted:**Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:28 pm**

SineSwiper wrote:
bovine wrote:Still haven't played Fallout 3? Have a decent PC? Well, it's on sale on steam at $25 this weekend.

In other news, thursday is apparently part of the weekend now.[/url]
Don't listen to him. It's a rip-off. It is buggy as hell and will crash on your PC. Get the 360 version.

Your computer is terrible, I never had any problems. :p

PostPosted:**Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:39 pm**

Killzone 2 and MGS4 bundled with the PS3 this Sunday. Is it still a bajillion dollars? Yes. However, this is a pretty nice bundle. You get a really long series of cutscenes with crap multiplayer. The other is a very uninspired single player campaign with a pretty cool multiplayer experience. Put them together and you've almost got an entirely good game!

Seriously though, if you were looking for a good bundle, this is a pretty saweet one.

LINK!

oh, and it's at the best buy. It has the greatest of purchases there. The most quality of expenditures.

PostPosted:**Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:58 am**

bovine wrote:Killzone 2 and MGS4 bundled with the PS3 this Sunday. Is it still a bajillion dollars? Yes. However, this is a pretty nice bundle. You get a really long series of cutscenes with crap multiplayer. The other is a very uninspired single player campaign with a pretty cool multiplayer experience. Put them together and you've almost got an entirely good game!

Let's not forget the controls that make grown men cry.

PostPosted:**Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:53 am**

I bought that bundle a year ago for the same price except Killzone was called Pain. I wonder if those 80GB's have the PS2 software emulation.

PostPosted:**Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:28 pm**

http://www.amazon.com/BlazBlue-Calamity ... 855&sr=8-2

fucking buy it people. it's fucking amazing and only comes in sweet sweet bonus awesome packaging and extras only for it's first run.

best fighting game I've played in years. Deepest at least

it's a special edition without the special jack up in price.

PostPosted:**Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:51 pm**

Blotus wrote:I bought that bundle a year ago for the same price except Killzone was called Pain. I wonder if those 80GB's have the PS2 software emulation.

Nope. The MGS4 bundle was the last one to include it. They're dumping the 80GB models to make way for the slims

PostPosted:**Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:34 pm**

MGS4 may be a religious experience for me. The other three were. But I can't haz $400 to blow on PSTriple. My gaming dollar already went to my 360 which has the mad synergy with my PC and XNA.

PostPosted:**Sat Jul 04, 2009 11:23 pm**

Chris wrote:http://www.amazon.com/BlazBlue-Calamity ... 855&sr=8-2

fucking buy it people. it's fucking amazing and only comes in sweet sweet bonus awesome packaging and extras only for it's first run.

best fighting game I've played in years. Deepest at least

it's a special edition without the special jack up in price.

No dice. Watched a video of that. Waaaay too crazy Japanese anime shit for me.

PostPosted:**Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:24 am**

Blotus wrote:
Chris wrote:http://www.amazon.com/BlazBlue-Calamity ... 855&sr=8-2

fucking buy it people. it's fucking amazing and only comes in sweet sweet bonus awesome packaging and extras only for it's first run.

best fighting game I've played in years. Deepest at least

it's a special edition without the special jack up in price.
No dice. Watched a video of that. Waaaay too crazy Japanese anime shit for me.

it's way to crazy fucking awesome. it's pretty much another guilty gear game with a ridiculous amount of depth and complexity. I'm loving it

PostPosted:**Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:32 am**

Replay wrote:MGS4 may be a religious experience for me. The other three were. But I can't haz $400 to blow on PSTriple. My gaming dollar already went to my 360 which has the mad synergy with my PC and XNA.

It's is an awesome ending to the Snake saga. It's amazing how much tie in there is to the previous 5 canon games in the series

PostPosted:**Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:42 am**

Blotus wrote:
Chris wrote:http://www.amazon.com/BlazBlue-Calamity ... 855&sr=8-2

fucking buy it people. it's fucking amazing and only comes in sweet sweet bonus awesome packaging and extras only for it's first run.

best fighting game I've played in years. Deepest at least

it's a special edition without the special jack up in price.
No dice. Watched a video of that. Waaaay too crazy Japanese anime shit for me.

*I* on the other hand. :p

PostPosted:**Sun Jul 05, 2009 3:52 am**

only have a ps3.....they really need to make games crossplatform multiplayer so I can kick your ass

PostPosted:**Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:00 pm**

Chris wrote:only have a ps3.....they really need to make games crossplatform multiplayer so I can kick your ass

I have both sir!

PostPosted:**Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:17 pm**

Eric wrote:
Chris wrote:only have a ps3.....they really need to make games crossplatform multiplayer so I can kick your ass
I have both sir!

well then get BlazBlue as I need someone to fight against that I like. God I'm loving the game. Way too good.

PostPosted:**Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:15 am**

Europa Universalis Rome: Gold edition released for only 20 bucks.

This new compilation contains the acclaimed original grand strategy game set in ancient times - EU: Rome, along with the substantial updates available in the Vae Victis expansion pack.

"Europa Universalis: Rome combines the best of the Empire Building, Conquest and Warfare genres, wrapped into a title that contains all main characteristics of a typical Paradox Interactive game", said Johan Andersson, Director of Development. "This project has the potential to become the most talked about grand strategy game to date."

Key Features
Fully 3D map with integrated graphics and detailed topography
Start at any date between 280 B.C. and 27 B.C.
Choose between 10 different cultures, including the Roman, Celtic, Greek and Egyptian civilizations, with more than 53 playable factions on a map spanning hundreds of provinces.
Watch your characters develop new traits through political intrigue and various interactions with thousands of other characters.
Trade, negotiate or fight with your neighbours and advance your technologies to unite the Mediterranean World.
Robust multiplayer allows you to challenge up to 32 players either competitively or in co-op mode.

PostPosted:**Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:42 pm**

These games are on sale on PSN right now. Apparently they're on sale until next thursday, so if you see anything you like, you should pick it up.

* WipEout HD (was $19.99, now $14.99!)
* Flock! (was $14.99, now $7.49!)
* Savage Moon (was $9.99, now $4.99!)
* Crash Commando (was $9.99, $4.99!)
* PixelJunk Eden (was $9.99, now $4.99!)
* Brain Challenge (was $9.99, now $4.99!)
* 3 on 3 NHL Arcade (was $9.99, now $4.99!)

(copied from the playstation blog)

I can tell you that WipEout HD is amazing and I enjoy Pixeljunk Eden as well. I think I'll be picking up Savage Moon since it is so cheap. If anyone has played any of the other titles, I'd like to hear if they are any good.

PostPosted:**Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:42 pm**

Wipeout HD's expansion "Fury" came out last week and is amazing, for those who missed it.

This week is MvC2 AND Fat Princess. This has been a very high quality DLC summer.

And lastly the Fortunes pack for Farcry 2 is 1/2 price on XBL this week. It's down to 400 points for 3 new weapons, 2 vehicles, and some multiplayer maps (multiplayer could be more fun). It might be worth it for that price on the basis that one of those weapons is a silenced shotgun.

PostPosted:**Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:24 pm**

Chris wrote:only have a ps3

So Scion of Mogo will never be online on XBLA again?

PostPosted:**Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:12 pm**

Gamestop has Street Fighter IV up for 19.99, grab it while it's absurdly cheap.

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product ... t_id=71572

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Product ... t_id=71574

PostPosted:**Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:50 pm**

I broke down and ordered Blazblue today after reading about it and watching some Youtube videos.

I am weak.

I bought it off Gogamer, funnily enough, whose most up to date address for me was back when I lived in a dorm. Yikes.

PostPosted:**Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:06 am**

bovine wrote: This week is MvC2 AND Fat Princess. This has been a very high quality DLC summer.

OMF Fat Princess snuck up on me! Who else is getting it?

PostPosted:**Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:37 am**

Blotus wrote:
bovine wrote: This week is MvC2 AND Fat Princess. This has been a very high quality DLC summer.
OMF Fat Princess snuck up on me! Who else is getting it?

Wtf, how did a fat princess sneak up on you!? Are you blind?!

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