Llyranor

Oh man, Hurlshot, you just got burnt *AGAIN*. Anyway, looks like the reception around here is more positive than I'd expected overall, aside from the usual suspects. Not that I particularly care too much at this point, given that I have little nostalgic value related to Fallout (series was ok/good, I don't give it too much value), and the past 2 Bethesda titles have been absolute trainwrecks despite positive reviews, and I still haven't seen anything to make me try out the game. The more writing talent Bethie gets, the better. Good think they already started with George Ziets.

The hype morons are blowing it out of proportions. It's not the game of the forever, but it is a very fun title.

I've got it. Only played the levels that were in the beta so far. With 3p local co-op, the game is a blast. Now, the thing is, we spent most of the time slapping each other (off ledges) and painting each others' faces with stickers, but just running around grabbing at everything, and racing to collect the little orbs was all good platforming fun. I still find the controls a bit floaty, but you get used to it. Yeah, 'casual' appeal, but for the level-builder, the toolset is very powerful, while still remaining fairly easy to use (though if you want to make some complicated/detailed, it can be pretty time-consuming). This is one aspect of the game that the casual community won't touch much on, but that's the beauty of the game. Accessible to people who want to build complex levels, and accessible to people who just want to jump in and play. Community levels are apparently fairly easy to find. Co-op toolset is an awesome feature, and Nick and me will be brainstorming there.

360/PS3 demos are out. The game has always been interesting from a design perspective, but I've been skeptical about the actual execution. The demo is pretty short, but does a good job showcasing the gameplay. The controls are extremely intuitive. I'm pretty impressed. The controls on both systems are fairly similar, but I think I might actually give the PS3 the edge here, given the emphasis the game puts on the shoulder buttons (the triggers and bumpers on the 360 pad are too 'different' from each other). I'll definitely buy the game now - the question is really, when? Full price or bargain bin, hmmm.

Tim Cain is working on some unannounced NCSoft MMORPG. Can't be bad!

In before lock.

Memento Mori.

Yeah, I really like it.

The great thing about FO3 is that it allows you to pause the game in order to aim by default. It's pretty innovative.

Might as well pick a game I'll never be able to finish with finite continues, so Ikaruga! (white ship absorbs white bullets, black --> black)

He was being sarcastic, W.

Hades or Gabs works.

So did I.

Mine apparently are. I'm being threatened by moderation status if I don't behave.

I'm predicting this game will get a 10/10 from Eurogamer.

And are you assuming those are were actually good games? They're not perfect, but they're the best at what they do.

Holy crap this is the GOTY! This dude was like help me my mom is getting attacked by roaches and i said "Fork off" to him and he was like "Fork you monkey" and then i brought out a pistol and shot him in the leg and he came at me with a switch blade and i used VATS which is AWESOME AS FREAK to shoot it out of his hand and then he started crying and i BLEW HIS BLOODY head off OMG and then i walked by the room and his mom was like "Help me son!" and i was like "Too bad i already killed him" and then i SHOT HER HEAD OFF TOO! This is like 20 minutes into the game holy crap GOTY! I take back everything bad I said about the game pre-release. Everything.

Can't be worse than Bioshock or Halo3 or GTA4, right? Right, guys? Right?

Don't be mean to Hades.

I've watched a few Xam'd episodes. Don't know where the series will turn out from there, but it's not bad so far.

You mean, Resistance Fall of Man 2.

It's probably just the three of us and Wiipwned. Don't know about Hurlie. In any case, game has guesting, so I'm not bothered.

Oh crap, I completely forgot about Hungarian Freedom Fighter Day.

Don't be an idiot, Kyle. Kor and Jags aren't going to touch any game aside CoD5, if even that. Look how much you morons played GTA4 mp. Anyway, Gears2 is day one for Hades and me.