What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

Key · 08-06-2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

Rocket League is a ton of fun! Soccer + Cars.

I'm planning to get this game very soon. I've watched streamers and Youtubers that I like play it, and it looks like so much fun.

Justthefacts · 08-06-2015, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

I bought a PS4 recently and, whoa, what a waste of money. Has the most boring software library. I'm a mug for buying one.

What's a software library?

Black Francis · 08-06-2015, 11:19 AM

Rocket league is awesome! every youtuber ive seen play it always says it's great and the matchs are entertaining to watch.

With the right hype i can see that game becoming an e-sports games.

Ive been playing Azure dreams for the ps1 and im really liking it but man i wish i had Rocket league instead.

Mr. Charlie · 08-06-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Justthefacts

What's a software library?

A library of software.

Key · 08-06-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

A library of software.

You mean a game library?

Mr. Charlie · 08-06-2015, 12:54 PM

We use software as another word for games in the UK.

Black Francis · 08-06-2015, 01:16 PM

They also call toilets the loo.

LoathsomePete · 08-06-2015, 01:38 PM

Valiant Hearts - The Great War

I got this game towards the end of last year even though I was interested in it upon release, but not so interested that I wanted to drop $15 on what I figured would be a fun 3 hour experience. Turns out it was actually a fun 6 hour experience that does a pretty good job of showcasing the horrors of war but not in a brutal and completely disturbing way that could alienate younger players. It also has my favorite type of logic based puzzles where I get to feel really clever after solving them quickly so it has that going for it too. The story does seem to rely a little too much on convenient encounters when taking place during a time of great upheaval but the characters are all likeable and their motives are all relatable and tragic. The game does a really good job of not making anyone out to be a badguy, well at least everyone who isn't the mad Baron who wears a skull on his cap but even he just gets beaten up on-top of a tank and then demoted for incompetence.

World War I is a war very infrequently showcased in video games, and when it does it's either as a multiplayer shooter or as a grand strategy game, neither of which do a great job of just showing how messed up and horrible that war really was. I dunno if Valiant Hearts - The Great War is the ideal game to really go into what WWI was all about, but it's definitely the best attempt so far. If you like sidescrolling puzzle games with a big heart, likeable characters, and a dog, then I'd definitely say give this one a try.

Oh I forgot to mention that there's a ton of historical facts brought up throughout the game, some of which I knew and many of which I didn't. They don't just focus on the big things, but like I learned that soldiers would wear their used mess tins around their kidneys to help them survive shrapnel from shells and grenades and the like. It's those kind of little details that really help make the world more convincing and gives it a real sense of authenticity. They also include photos from the war that have been colorized, so that was pretty cool too.

Justthefacts · 08-06-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

We use software as another word for games in the UK.

I do agree their aren't many games yet that are worth buying but these next few months are gonna change my entire existence. Rainbow Six Siege, Battlefront, Fallout 4, MGS V.

Key · 08-06-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Valiant Hearts - The Great War

I got this game towards the end of last year even though I was interested in it upon release, but not so interested that I wanted to drop $15 on what I figured would be a fun 3 hour experience. Turns out it was actually a fun 6 hour experience that does a pretty good job of showcasing the horrors of war but not in a brutal and completely disturbing way that could alienate younger players. It also has my favorite type of logic based puzzles where I get to feel really clever after solving them quickly so it has that going for it too. The story does seem to rely a little too much on convenient encounters when taking place during a time of great upheaval but the characters are all likeable and their motives are all relatable and tragic. The game does a really good job of not making anyone out to be a badguy, well at least everyone who isn't the mad Baron who wears a skull on his cap but even he just gets beaten up on-top of a tank and then demoted for incompetence.

World War I is a war very infrequently showcased in video games, and when it does it's either as a multiplayer shooter or as a grand strategy game, neither of which do a great job of just showing how messed up and horrible that war really was. I dunno if Valiant Hearts - The Great War is the ideal game to really go into what WWI was all about, but it's definitely the best attempt so far. If you like sidescrolling puzzle games with a big heart, likeable characters, and a dog, then I'd definitely say give this one a try.

Oh I forgot to mention that there's a ton of historical facts brought up throughout the game, some of which I knew and many of which I didn't. They don't just focus on the big things, but like I learned that soldiers would wear their used mess tins around their kidneys to help them survive shrapnel from shells and grenades and the like. It's those kind of little details that really help make the world more convincing and gives it a real sense of authenticity. They also include photos from the war that have been colorized, so that was pretty cool too.

I loved this game when I played it.

08-06-2015, 11:19 AM	#7803 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	Rocket league is awesome! every youtuber ive seen play it always says it's great and the matchs are entertaining to watch. With the right hype i can see that game becoming an e-sports games. Ive been playing Azure dreams for the ps1 and im really liking it but man i wish i had Rocket league instead. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

08-06-2015, 01:16 PM	#7807 (permalink)
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08-06-2015, 01:38 PM	#7808 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Valiant Hearts - The Great War I got this game towards the end of last year even though I was interested in it upon release, but not so interested that I wanted to drop $15 on what I figured would be a fun 3 hour experience. Turns out it was actually a fun 6 hour experience that does a pretty good job of showcasing the horrors of war but not in a brutal and completely disturbing way that could alienate younger players. It also has my favorite type of logic based puzzles where I get to feel really clever after solving them quickly so it has that going for it too. The story does seem to rely a little too much on convenient encounters when taking place during a time of great upheaval but the characters are all likeable and their motives are all relatable and tragic. The game does a really good job of not making anyone out to be a badguy, well at least everyone who isn't the mad Baron who wears a skull on his cap but even he just gets beaten up on-top of a tank and then demoted for incompetence. World War I is a war very infrequently showcased in video games, and when it does it's either as a multiplayer shooter or as a grand strategy game, neither of which do a great job of just showing how messed up and horrible that war really was. I dunno if Valiant Hearts - The Great War is the ideal game to really go into what WWI was all about, but it's definitely the best attempt so far. If you like sidescrolling puzzle games with a big heart, likeable characters, and a dog, then I'd definitely say give this one a try. Oh I forgot to mention that there's a ton of historical facts brought up throughout the game, some of which I knew and many of which I didn't. They don't just focus on the big things, but like I learned that soldiers would wear their used mess tins around their kidneys to help them survive shrapnel from shells and grenades and the like. It's those kind of little details that really help make the world more convincing and gives it a real sense of authenticity. They also include photos from the war that have been colorized, so that was pretty cool too. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

08-06-2015, 12:54 PM	#7806 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	We use software as another word for games in the UK.