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Undertoad · 03-28-2003, 11:14 AM

If you posted it Monday late night or Tuesday early morning, it's gone.

vsp · 03-28-2003, 11:35 AM

Could the vampire-hunting game have been "Hunter: The Reckoning"? (from all accounts, a serious love-it-or-hate-it title) That's more zombie-riffic than vampire-oriented, but I imagine you'd remember it if you'd been playing the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" game.

Consider "Deathrow", a futuristic sports game that's sort of a cross between soccer, ultimate frisbee and Rollerball. It's a sleeper that's full of action and is a good multiplayer title, from what I've heard. Apart from that, you know my opinion on the Xbox -- there's not much I'd want to play on it PERIOD, let alone in the multiplayer genre.

Cam · 03-28-2003, 12:08 PM

I saw fusion frensie at best buy the other day for 15 bucks, I would have picked it up if I had 15 dollars to spare. Excellent game for a crowd of people.

wolf · 03-28-2003, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by vsp
Could the vampire-hunting game have been "Hunter: The Reckoning"?

THAT's the one. I guess those were zombies. I think they promised vampires, though. The control config was clumsy, and it's one of those games where you shout "I HIT THE RIGHT BUTTON AT THE RIGHT TIME, DAMMIT" a lot ...

If I had my druthers I'd not be playing an xbox at all, but well, I don't. Her husband bought the thing for her two christmases ago, because of the premature demise of the N64 product line (they were one of those nintendo forever families). I STILL wish he'd been smart enough to go PS2 ... they may still end up with one anyway (fingers crossed) because that way I'll be able to take games up to their house to play.

When we were playing N64 this way, we'd show up with our special little pouches containing our favorite colored controller and games ... all four of us had 64s. (which was actually very cool, because of the obvious game sharing possibilties.

04-07-2003, 09:31 AM

Okay. So, here we go...

I bought Metroid Prime NIB off eBay for $26. I got Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem NIB for $23. Each was $5 shipping, meaning I got them at very decent prices. Prime's controls are a little weird, but I'm getting in to it. Darkness is pretty creepy, very well done and looks like it could soak up a lot of my time.

I also got Animal Crossing. It's stupidly simple and the concept is something else but it's actually fun to play. I have no idea how they came up with this. I think Jenni is going to like it a lot.

And for one of my guilty pleasures, I bought NBA Street the same day. I love basketball games, especially the outrageous type (like NBA Jam). Little did I realize, I already have this for my PS2. Oh.

I finally got another PS2 last night, as well as memory cards and controllers and blah blah blah. I had just started Vice City before the fire, and I'm finally getting back in to it. I have a shitload of PS2 games that need to get played. Not enough time...

I bought my first portable game system last weekend. I picked up a silver Gameboy Advance SP with Metroid Fusion. Lemme tell you, Fusion rules. It is seriously good, though very difficult at times. I finally beat it on Friday and am going through it a second time, aiming for a better completion score.

I got Mario Kart Super Circuit off eBay for $17 and I must say, they did a damn fine job with it. I'll be playing over the link cable with friends, which should be a lot of fun.

I also picked up Chu Chu Rocket!, which vsp mentioned before. Honestly, I saw the Japanese Dreamcast TV ad and just had to have it (kinda). Then I read IGN's review and thought "hey, for $20 at Wal*Mart, what the hell." It is hard. It's super fast paced. I think I'll get playing this with Jenni, but even the single player gets challenging very quickly.

So what's really on my plate? Metroid Prime, Metroid Fusion, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and that's about it. Everything else comes second. Just need more time...

Elspode · 04-07-2003, 10:13 AM

I've been playing FIFA 2003 Soccer. Excellent emulation, fine graphics, good gameplay. About the only complaint I have is that the difficulty levels are pretty diverse. If I ever do well, the Game Assistant chimes in with "you have obviously mastered Amateur Level, would you like to move up to Semi-pro?" Thus flattered, I say "yes", and proceed to totally get my ass kicked by the computer.

I'm having fun with this one, but man, it can be really frustrating. Anyone else play this puppy? Ever play it online against live competition?

04-07-2003, 11:18 AM

I have FIFA World Cup 2002 and I've had a blast with that. I played a bit of FIFA 2003 when Paul and Jen were over in December; it's definitely different, but good. I will eventually pick up a copy for whatever console it's best on.

World Cup 2002 would get stupidly hard on occasion, such as the one game when Paul and I were playing co-op against England on the "Pro" difficulty. They would make impossible shots and block even the best of ours. It was frustrating. We were used to winning like 4-0 or 8-1 and the like, but here we were lucky to lose 1-2.

I think FIFA 2003 is much like that in regards to actual scoring feasibility. It's not every day that you see an 8-0 blowout, so the increased difficulty makes it more realistic, I think.

Just curious, what system are you playing on? I don't (currently) have broadband so I don't have Xbox Live or the PS2 ethernet adaptor, but once I get re-situated, I'll be willing to play.

Elspode · 04-07-2003, 11:25 AM

I'm PC-based, on Broadband. Will the two things be compatible, or is PS2/etc only same-platform compatible, even with the same games?

04-07-2003, 11:37 AM

I don't know. One of the great things id software did with Quake 3 was to make it playable cross-platform, not just on computers (Mac/Windows/Linux) but also on the console (Dreamcast).

I'm a PC gamer too, but I generally prefer consoles for everything except the first person shooter (Q3) - though I'm now getting into Tropico and want to play a few other "building" type games such as Civilization III.

I'll check on the compatibility thing. That would certainly be awesome and possible, but I have no idea whether or not they've implemented such functionality. Unfortunately, I can no longer look up game stuff at work (stupid filter argh) so the earliest I'll know is later tonight, and that's assuming I remember to check.

Undertoad · 04-07-2003, 11:53 AM

If Cellarites are going to hook up for multiplayer sports gaming, I swear I will buy whatever it takes to join in or even host.

perth · 04-07-2003, 12:07 PM

sports in general, or anything in particular? i was thinking of picking up allstar baseball 2004 when it comes out in a month or so.

~james

Undertoad · 04-07-2003, 12:18 PM

I like baseball games OK, I had the High Heat series through 2002. But online multiplayer baseball? Do we really want to re-create the thrilling experience of playing right field for nine innings? Only if we have online multiplayer beer taps!

Online BB would be OK for 1 vs 1 or online leagues. I just think it would be really cool to play co-op with others, where I could play wing or something and assist someone in a flying header for the winning goal. I just think that would be really cool. Unless it was online hockey, in which case a flying header would be a bad idea.

Elspode · 04-07-2003, 12:20 PM

I would be absolutely *stoked* to have some normal, honest people to play MPGs with online. I'm a major Q3 Arena fan, but I fucking hate to play with the scum out in the general world. Too many hacks and cheats for an honest player to stand a chance in hell. I own Q3 and MSCFS2, both of which are just great to play against others online, as well as FIFA 2003. All three support head to head or multiplayer (total numbers vary between games, and I'm not sure what the exact quantity is), and it would be massively cool to hook up with some of the Dwellars for some gaming.

I have no idea what is required of server-side support for CFS2 other than the fact that you can set up a server and then send out the IP for someone to hook up direct to a MP game. Same with Q3. FIFA allows IP hookup as well, but I'm not sure if that is only head to head or not. FIFA has a matchup service, but it sucks as far as I can tell. I believe you can make most of these games password protected as well if you are using the IP entry option for hooking up to a server.

So...how much bandwidth do you have to dedicate to this, Tony?

perth · 04-07-2003, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Undertoad
But online multiplayer baseball? Do we really want to re-create the thrilling experience of playing right field for nine innings?

nah. pitcher.

hockey would be good. i havent played too many hockey games, any suggestions for good ones?

~james

Undertoad · 04-07-2003, 12:27 PM

1.544 megabits per second, sir, and a few 'puters just sitting around doing very little. Ping cellar.org to see what kind of ping time you'd get to me.

But we can't play Q3A, because while we may own the game, dave would 0wnz us completely if we played it.

03-28-2003, 12:08 PM	#243
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	I saw fusion frensie at best buy the other day for 15 bucks, I would have picked it up if I had 15 dollars to spare. Excellent game for a crowd of people. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail.

04-07-2003, 09:31 AM	#245
dave Guest Posts: n/a	Okay. So, here we go... I bought <b>Metroid Prime</b> NIB off eBay for $26. I got <b>Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem</b> NIB for $23. Each was $5 shipping, meaning I got them at very decent prices. Prime's controls are a little weird, but I'm getting in to it. Darkness is pretty creepy, very well done and looks like it could soak up a lot of my time. I also got <b>Animal Crossing</b>. It's stupidly simple and the concept is something else but it's actually fun to play. I have no idea how they came up with this. I think Jenni is going to like it a lot. And for one of my guilty pleasures, I bought <b>NBA Street</b> the same day. I love basketball games, especially the outrageous type (like NBA Jam). Little did I realize, I already have this for my PS2. <b>Oh.</b> I finally got another PS2 last night, as well as memory cards and controllers and blah blah blah. I had just started <b>Vice City</b> before the fire, and I'm finally getting back in to it. I have a shitload of PS2 games that need to get played. Not enough time... I bought my first portable game system last weekend. I picked up a silver Gameboy Advance SP with <b>Metroid Fusion</b>. Lemme tell you, Fusion rules. It is seriously good, though very difficult at times. I finally beat it on Friday and am going through it a second time, aiming for a better completion score. I got <b>Mario Kart Super Circuit</b> off eBay for $17 and I must say, they did a damn fine job with it. I'll be playing over the link cable with friends, which should be a lot of fun. I also picked up <b>Chu Chu Rocket!</b>, which vsp mentioned before. Honestly, I saw the Japanese Dreamcast TV ad and just had to have it (kinda). Then I read IGN's review and thought "hey, for $20 at Wal*Mart, what the hell." It is <b>hard</b>. It's super fast paced. I think I'll get playing this with Jenni, but even the single player gets challenging very quickly. So what's really on my plate? <b>Metroid Prime</b>, <b>Metroid Fusion</b>, <b>Grand Theft Auto: Vice City</b> and that's about it. Everything else comes second. Just need more time...

04-07-2003, 10:13 AM	#246
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I've been playing FIFA 2003 Soccer. Excellent emulation, fine graphics, good gameplay. About the only complaint I have is that the difficulty levels are pretty diverse. If I ever do well, the Game Assistant chimes in with "you have obviously mastered Amateur Level, would you like to move up to Semi-pro?" Thus flattered, I say "yes", and proceed to totally get my ass kicked by the computer. I'm having fun with this one, but man, it can be really frustrating. Anyone else play this puppy? Ever play it online against live competition? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-07-2003, 11:25 AM	#248
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I'm PC-based, on Broadband. Will the two things be compatible, or is PS2/etc only same-platform compatible, even with the same games? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-07-2003, 11:37 AM	#249
dave Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know. One of the great things id software did with Quake 3 was to make it playable cross-platform, not just on computers (Mac/Windows/Linux) but also on the console (Dreamcast). I'm a PC gamer too, but I generally prefer consoles for everything except the first person shooter (Q3) - though I'm now getting into Tropico and want to play a few other "building" type games such as Civilization III. I'll check on the compatibility thing. That would certainly be awesome <b>and</b> possible, but I have no idea whether or not they've implemented such functionality. Unfortunately, I can no longer look up game stuff at work (stupid filter argh) so the earliest I'll know is later tonight, and that's assuming I remember to check.

03-28-2003, 11:14 AM	#241
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	If you posted it Monday late night or Tuesday early morning, it's gone.

03-28-2003, 11:35 AM	#242
vsp Syndrome of a Down Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Chester Posts: 1,367	Could the vampire-hunting game have been "Hunter: The Reckoning"? (from all accounts, a serious love-it-or-hate-it title) That's more zombie-riffic than vampire-oriented, but I imagine you'd remember it if you'd been playing the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" game. Consider "Deathrow", a futuristic sports game that's sort of a cross between soccer, ultimate frisbee and Rollerball. It's a sleeper that's full of action and is a good multiplayer title, from what I've heard. Apart from that, you know my opinion on the Xbox -- there's not much I'd want to play on it PERIOD, let alone in the multiplayer genre.

04-07-2003, 11:18 AM	#247
dave Guest Posts: n/a	I have FIFA World Cup 2002 and I've had a blast with that. I played a bit of FIFA 2003 when Paul and Jen were over in December; it's definitely different, but good. I will eventually pick up a copy for whatever console it's best on. World Cup 2002 would get stupidly hard on occasion, such as the one game when Paul and I were playing co-op against England on the "Pro" difficulty. They would make impossible shots and block even the best of ours. It was frustrating. We were used to winning like 4-0 or 8-1 and the like, but here we were lucky to lose 1-2. I think FIFA 2003 is much like that in regards to actual scoring feasibility. It's not every day that you see an 8-0 blowout, so the increased difficulty makes it more realistic, I think. Just curious, what system are you playing on? I don't (currently) have broadband so I don't have Xbox Live or the PS2 ethernet adaptor, but once I get re-situated, I'll be willing to play.

04-07-2003, 11:53 AM	#250
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	If Cellarites are going to hook up for multiplayer sports gaming, I swear I will buy whatever it takes to join in or even host.

04-07-2003, 12:07 PM	#251
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	sports in general, or anything in particular? i was thinking of picking up allstar baseball 2004 when it comes out in a month or so. ~james

04-07-2003, 12:18 PM	#252
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I like baseball games OK, I had the High Heat series through 2002. But online multiplayer baseball? Do we really want to re-create the thrilling experience of playing right field for nine innings? Only if we have online multiplayer beer taps! Online BB would be OK for 1 vs 1 or online leagues. I just think it would be really cool to play co-op with others, where I could play wing or something and assist someone in a flying header for the winning goal. I just think that would be really cool. Unless it was online hockey, in which case a flying header would be a bad idea.

04-07-2003, 12:20 PM	#253
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I would be absolutely stoked to have some normal, honest people to play MPGs with online. I'm a major Q3 Arena fan, but I fucking hate to play with the scum out in the general world. Too many hacks and cheats for an honest player to stand a chance in hell. I own Q3 and MSCFS2, both of which are just great to play against others online, as well as FIFA 2003. All three support head to head or multiplayer (total numbers vary between games, and I'm not sure what the exact quantity is), and it would be massively cool to hook up with some of the Dwellars for some gaming. I have no idea what is required of server-side support for CFS2 other than the fact that you can set up a server and then send out the IP for someone to hook up direct to a MP game. Same with Q3. FIFA allows IP hookup as well, but I'm not sure if that is only head to head or not. FIFA has a matchup service, but it sucks as far as I can tell. I believe you can make most of these games password protected as well if you are using the IP entry option for hooking up to a server. So...how much bandwidth do you have to dedicate to this, Tony? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-07-2003, 12:27 PM	#255
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	1.544 megabits per second, sir, and a few 'puters just sitting around doing very little. Ping cellar.org to see what kind of ping time you'd get to me. But we can't play Q3A, because while we may own the game, dave would 0wnz us completely if we played it.

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