Currently Playing

[ATC 1982]

This thread is for games that you are currently playing and having fun with. There are many games out there to play so let others know which ones you are enjoying.

[ATC 1982]

I am currently Playing

PS3:
WarHawk
Mercs 2

360:
Sacred 2
MUA
Outpost Kaloki x

[Ravenfaye]

I just started Ghostbusters last night. It really captures the fun and appeal that the 1st movie did. Turns out capturing ghosts is tough. The banter that goes on between Ackroyd,Ramis,Murray and Hudson is great. So far just a lot of lighthearted fun. Forgot to say I'm playing it on 360.BTW you can change the controller setup to be more lefthanded friendly. I know were the minority but, lefthanded people want to enjoy games too!

The other game I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE is Fable 2. I dig on games that submerse you into a world. The right way to play this game is play around in the world,not to just do the main quest. Otherwise I think you'll be very disappointed. The main quest is actually the least interesting thing about it. If you like Oblivion you'll like this.Lionhead learned by their mistakes from the 1st Fable for the most part. You know what I'm talking about if you played it.

[ATC 1982]

With Sacred 2 for the Xbox 360. I am only 7 hours into and only covered 3.4 % of the map. With this being a top down RPG I think this will consume me for hours on end. Having 4 player co-op seems to be where it is at, but then again I have yet to try this feature out. I wasn't a looter, but with this game I think it has changed me. That and I bought the magical imp for 240 MS points to carry more stuff when raiding dungeons.

Really say this is one game if you have the time and love RPG's to at least rent this. Yes the controls will have you on a learning curve, but once you get it you will have loads of fun I think.

[kmack]

Just started The Darkness last night. Has a few bugs, but does a great job of building the world's atmosphere so far. One of the first games since Max Payne to do that for me. We'll see how the rest of the game pans out, but after 3 hours or so, I'm pretty engrossed.

Also playing Magic: the Gathering on Live. Still one of the great games of all time, and a well-handled rendition.

Played a bunch of Fable 2 as well recently. Tough call, that one. Personally, I've been having a ball with it, but I'm predominantly an explorer at heart, so the game's right up my alley. More goal-oriented friends have been pretty put off by the ending.

Playing a bit of Turbine's D&D Online beta too, but all that's under the beta NDA :)

[ATC 1982]

For the past two days I have been playing Transformers: Revenge of the fallen (PS3) and will say don't buy. The game could be better in many ways. I just don't think activision did this game or the transformers any justice.

@KMack if you love exploring you should really try Sacred 2 for the 360. If you do try this game let me know since this game has loads of areas to explore.

[ATC 1982]

inFamous has got me on the path of playing a Hero right now. I am only about half way through the game and just really great on how this game plays. There are some things I don't like, but then again it is not going to stop me from playing this game.

[ATC 1982]

I am being sent Little Big Planet for me and my family from a gamer we know. As well as I picked up the Endwar PS3 Bundle for 40 dollars on half.com yesterday. Two new games to keep me busy for awhile then the fall will hit with some great new games to buy.

[ATC 1982]

Little Big Planet came in the mail today so I have to go update it to my PS3.

[ATC 1982]

Finally decided to check out the On-line MP for this game and just amazed by the many levels that people have made and are fun to play. So if any of you all have this game Sac Boy or Girl up.

[ATC 1982]

I am still just playing LBP the most as nothing else on PS3 is really catching my eye that is out.

[ATC 1982]

I just picked up Street Fighter 4 since it is on sale this week for 20 dollars at gamestop.

[ATC 1982]

I picked up Pixeljunk Monsters yesterday and it seems to be a good Tower Defense game. Definately enjoying the simplicity of the game.

[ATC 1982]

Lately I been finding myself enjoy Bookworm Adventures Volume 2 (PC Game) from PopCap. Really with just the way things roll it is easy and works your mind. Really all I have been playing though.

[Randall]

PS3:

Valkyrie Chronicles, looooooooove it

Mirror's Edge: I suck a little in this game, but step by step I control it better and I like the idea

PC:

returning to Guild Wars with a new character, let's see if I end it before Guild Wars 2 release :P

[absolute_d]

Been playing BloodBowl, but there are some serious issues with the Random Dice Generator and it's got me so frustrated, I'm taking a break. Just got the RROD on the 360...so not a thing right now. :(

[ATC 1982]

@absolute I stopped playing my 360 and moved over to the Ps3 for the time being. How ever I was watching my daughter play Shadow Complex Demo last night and looks good.

I played Disney's G-Force last night for my daughter and it was all right.

@Randall are you ready for Tales of Vespira to come to PS3? I was on my Japan account and played the Demo and it was good as the 360 version.

[Xarksas]

PC:
Drakensang
X3 terran conflict
Dead Space
Warcraft 3 TFT
Guild Wars

i have one question for you guys, do you know a good RPG for PC's (non MMO), (other than NWN, BG, ID, KOTOR, Fallout)

[Randall]

@Randall are you ready for Tales of Vespira to come to PS3? I was on my Japan account and played the Demo and it was good as the 360 version.

mmhh I never heard of, I saw some trailers now and I think it could be a good one for me once I finish Valkyrie Chronicles. But I'd need European version :(

[ATC 1982]

@Randall - since PS3 accounts are free try to make a new user with the japanese region. It was the only way i found it so far. They are coming out with the different regions and I am not sure when Europe is getting theres. How ever it is just and easy way to see if you will enjoy the game before it hits your shores.

I have done this for other games even though i don't under stand the language that is written. However I have found out sometimes the games are all written in english sub titles for some strange reason even though it is from that region.

[ATC 1982]

I tried the G-Force for my ps3 and was disappointed with it saying E for everyone as my four year old could not play it. It has a complex control scheme for ages 7 & up I believe. Other then that I also signed up for the RUSE 360 Beta.

[Stormcaller]

Team Fortress 2 is a constant pick-up game for me, mostly for the odd maps like Wacky Races and Balloon Race that generally get people in a more casual mood. But it can be fun with the right group regardless of the map. I've also been playing around with the map-making tools but I've yet to get a good handle on Hammer- there's not a lot of solid documentation and a good number of the tools, textures, and objects require experience to get a good end result. And it's a lot of work to earn that experience.

Settlers 6 is a new one I picked up; I was a fan of the first two games but didn't get a chance to play anything past Settlers 2 Gold. I'm not as much into the combat aspects as I just enjoy the world-building elements, trying to build up a complex and balanced city that can sustain itself or operate in such a way as to make sure I can afford to purchase necessary materials from third parties.

Demigod is another one I have, picked up off Stardock's Impulse client. I've enjoyed Galactic Civilizations 2, and was eager to try out something under their label. It doesn't have quite the replayability I expected given the limited format, but it does offer something fairly unique in the third person strategic genre. Personal favorite would have to be Rook. Giant stomping golem thing that carries a huge hammer- after Warmachine and Hordes he just felt familiar.

Otherwise I've been a long-time subscriber to City of Heroes and I feel like I've really gotten my money's worth out of it with the constant updates and modifications. I don't play nearly as often as I used to, but after EVE, WoW, WAR, Auto Assault, Dungeon Runners, and a couple others I've likely forgotten, it's the only MMO that I've enjoyed in the long term. It might be the community, it might be the general atmosphere, or it might just be the ability to go back in and make a new character with a new power set combo and try things I've forgotten about. But I still send them money every month, so they're doing something right.

[kmack]

@ATC 1982 - thanks for the Sacred 2 recommendation - I had completely overlooked it. Was initially turned off by the middle-of-the-road metacritic score, but then looked at the score distribution & see a huge range including perfect scores. Tells me it's not for everybody, but for the right person, it's awesome. Sounds like my kind of game.

(That's one of the reasons why Scott and I work so well together in design - he's really into game systems, while I'm really into place, exploration, story, and character. Between the two of us, the designs get a lot of attention on both fronts.)

re: Little Big Planet: Loved that game - wish it had done better. Some of the player-created maps are just genius :)

[ATC 1982]

@Kmack I love RPG games most of the time when I play. Then again Exploration on Sacred 2 is just time consuming by far. Did you play and pick up the DLC imp as well?

However I really been trying not to play as much till Sept 15th MUA 2 comes out and will be picking it up for the PS3. Just since my PS3 is the console i am using mostly right now.

[kmack]

Had a great time with MUA1 - I'll definitely play MUA2 as well. Haven't picked up Sacred yet (just saw your recommendation this morning :), but I will.

[ATC 1982]

let me know which system you pick it up for. if it is on the 360 I'll go rent it.

[ATC 1982]

I am going to pick up MUA 2 today :)

[ATC 1982]

So I gave MUA 2 a shot and now I wish i didn't buy it. How ever I been playing Burnout Paradise for the PS3 and rather enjoy this racing sandbox game. :)

[ATC 1982]

I picked up Civ Rev (PS3) & Kameo (360) in a trade this weekend for Street Fighter 4. Don't know why it is, but enjoy playing these types of strategy games more and more as I get older.

[ATC 1982]

Currently I am playing the bayonetta Demo from my PSN JPN account. I think if you like DMC series you would kinda like this.

[Nickbishop]

With Sacred 2 for the Xbox 360. I am only 7 hours into and only covered 3.4 % of the map. With this being a top down RPG I think this will consume me for hours on end. Having 4 player co-op seems to be where it is at, but then again I have yet to try this feature out. I wasn't a looter, but with this game I think it has changed me. That and I bought the magical imp for 240 MS points to carry more stuff when raiding dungeons.

Really say this is one game if you have the time and love RPG's to at least rent this. Yes the controls will have you on a learning curve, but once you get it you will have loads of fun I think.

Say I know this has been posted quite a while ago, but do you still play Sacred 2?

Hit me up on Xbox Live gt= t3h n1ck

I know its horrible 'leet' speak, but I've been rocking that since Starcraft LAN parties.

[ATC 1982]

Nick Since the post I gave up on xbox and moved to the PS3 Sorry.

[ATC 1982]

I am playing Civ Rev (PS3) & Burnout Paradise (PS3)

[skarburn]

I'll keep an eye out for that one when my download cap resets.

I've played plenty of demos recently that have been available on my PSN account and downloaded about 4 whole games (Trine, Crystal Crusaders and "Precipice of Darkness" 1 and 2) so I keep capping pretty quickly when my roommate downloads whole series of shows as well.

[ATC 1982]

@Skar how was trine?

[skarburn]

It's a simple side scroller. Atm it's getting a bit tricky with the Fire Breathing Skeletons, but otherwise it has plenty of tricky puzzles to solve. It's fun, but I have some problems with keeping attention to things, so I'm not playing it very solidly.

[ATC 1982]

I picked up Borderlands for the PS3 today so I will be playing this for awhile. :) Hope it is good as I have yet to play it, but looking at it in hand from work.

[skarburn]

Dude.. Add me on Borderlands.

EnjoySkarburn

I picked it up because I reserved it ages ago and haven't stopped playing it since.

Soldier! WOO! I love running around with a Vladof Combat rifle and a Torgue Combat Rifle that has 170~ bullets.

[ATC 1982]

@Skar , Due to work I am not near my PS3 and not sure when I will be back to it. How ever when I am I will look you up for some game time for sure. :) Glad your enjoying this game as well.

[ATC 1982]

I finally got to play some Borderlands over the weekend and got to level 28 I think. Just amazing how the game plays when you have more then 1 person. Also I did get in some Madden Arcade for the PSN. Thought it was decent take on the NFL Street series with out all the flash. Kinda reminds me of pure back yard football.

[skarburn]

I got in some ZOMBIE ISLAND OF DR NED!
and Loved it.

I ran through again on Playthrough 1 with my 50 Soldier using the Gearbox Rider gun. I like the idea of shooting zombies with a BB Gun.

[ATC 1982]

Your way so far ahead of me in this game. I look forward when I can game more.

[skarburn]

When there's a house to put all the stuff, particularly the grill and the ps3 lol

Yeah. I finished it twice. Playthrough 2.5 is pretty cool.

[ATC 1982]

Next year more DLC for the PS3 version of Borderlands. I am still not finished with this game, but looking forward to more DLC though on Jan 7th. Sucks that 360 gets firt crack at the DLC a week or so before the PS3 version.

[ATC 1982]

With as much time as I been playing I really only have gotten in a few games of Madden Arcade and some Borderlands for the PS3.

[TopSergeant]

Currently playing:

Empire: Total War

Atlantica Online

Age of Conan

-T

[skarburn]

Currently playing: Solitaire.

Sorry for my lack of excitefulness, it has become addictive. I was playing Lair on the PS3 for a bit there, but it got too confusing for me. For now, I'm blaming it on my shitty TV (it's like 10 year old) and the somewhat dodgy controls (I'm not using the six-axis either, I knew THAT was going to bug me), so I've lost interest in that. Which is good since I can do my New Years Resolution of painting a WM army for Gencon Indy

and while I'm onthe computer, it also gives me moments to simply write stuff :)

[ATC 1982]

I have just been plucking away to get the PS3 trophies for Borderlands and for Darksiders.

[Skyydragonn]

Currently playing Dragon Age: Origins.

and all i cans ay is if your a RPG fan (especially baldurs gate&Icewind dale series') you really need to play this game. learning curve is really smooth, plenty of unlockables and rewards to keep you playing, excellently done story good voiceacting for cutscenes, very impressed so far and i've only played 5% of the game's main storyline so far.

[ATC 1982]

I am still playing Borderlands and just trying Burn Zombie Burn from time to time as well.

[ATC 1982]

Yesterday I finally got my Solider up to level 43 and completed the BRAAAAAAAAIIIIIINS mission on zombie island. I say start on this one first in the Zombie DLC as boy it sucks trying to get all those head shots. Other then that I also picked up Worms for the PS3.

[skarburn]

Hur hur, you gots worms.

[ATC 1982]

I only bought worms due to the face Greed Corp was not out yet. :)

[skarburn]

I bought both Army of Two games the other day. Should be in my hands next friday.

[ATC 1982]

I had some gift cards to spend so I picked up White Knight Chronicles for the PS3. I am kinda enjoying this game for a big of an RPG it is.

[skarburn]

How good's this? I ordered both Army of Two's on Friday and they come in monday! Friggin Sweet!

[ATC 1982]

Way to go and good luck with them. I hear mixed reviews on them.

[skarburn]

The first game is Clunky and a little repetitive most of the time. Still a good game though for coop.

But holy shit biscuits the 40th day is badass! I don't use the word Badass very often but I haven't stopped saying it since I began playing it!

Tell you what, if the WM game is in 3rd person over-the-shoulder view, Please allow an option to swap camera angles.

[ATC 1982]

I have been to wrapped up in White Knight Chronicles lately that it ain't funny. It isn't an A game, but it is not that bad either.

[ATC 1982]

I just picked up #Greed Corp and the DLC for Borderlands last night. Have yet to try Greed Corp, but man did the DLC for Borderlands kick my butt.

[skarburn]

Man, I'm playing it now and it's SUPER FREAKIN AWESOME! I'm so glad I have my Corrosive Shotgun. Saves my life so much!

What's greed corp like? I haven't been able to have a look at it

[ATC 1982]

Greed corp is like a strategy board game. For me it is fun and demanding in the strategy area.

I been trying different load outs for Borderlands and have yet to find a Corrosive SMG, but I am working on get 20,000 XP for the rifle so I can do the other XP's except those battle arena ones.

Also I finished White Knight Chronicles and picking up FF XIII on the 9th as well.

[skarburn]

Hope you have fun with White Knight Chronicles. I'm looking to get back into my PSP and play the numerous games i have on it, Particularly D&D Tactics and Final Fantasy Tactics. I lost interest in my PSP at one stage and just haven't gotten back into it.

I dislike the control of the PSP actually which is the most frustrating bit for me. I wanted to find an emulator that turns the PSP into a UMD drive, so to speak, so I could use the USB controller I have, but it's too out of date! *Shakes fist*

[ATC 1982]

The Nintendo DS is kinda looking at me. There are a lot of side scrolling games I just want to try :)

I had a PSP, but traded that when I was into the 360 which was gone once I got the PS3.

[ATC 1982]

On Tuesday i pick up FF XIII and I may be picking up one of those new Pokemon games as well.

[skarburn]

I've been trying to number crunch a D&D Campaign. It's tough when I keep getting distracted!

I'm still running through General Knoxx's Secret Armoury on Second playthrough though. I went through it on Playthrough 1 at level 50 to see what I do have to do. Crawmerax will be fun!

[ATC 1982]

I picked up FF XIII .. How ever I got to level 53 on borderlands. I have yet to beat the 2nd play through or beat the new DLC that came out.

[skarburn]

It'll be fun, man. Very, very fun.

[ATC 1982]

Took My daughters DS to play Pokemon Soul Silver and boy does this game bring back childhood memories for me.

[skarburn]

Haha, I still have Gold on the GBAdvance I have floating around my room. And Pokemon Red...

[ATC 1982]

The only game I have been playing with is the poke walker the last few days. At least I can call it gaming. :)

[skarburn]

Hahaha

I'm trying to get into FF Tactics, on my PSP. It's a difficult job, but I'm getting there.

[ATC 1982]

I picked up Star Wars the Force Unleashed on the PS3 for my Easter present and just waiting to play it.

[skarburn]

I'm still goin on FFTactics. I'm exploiting the Random Encounter system so I can level up and master all the abilities on them. Good ol' JP Boost.

[skarburn]

Splinter.
Cell.
Conviction.

Awesome.

[ATC 1982]

I haven't played that, but hear it is good. I just beat Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and about to go back to work on Pokemon Soul Silver to level up an evee

[skarburn]

Loved tools of Destruction. I want to get Crack in time now, but I haven't gotten off my gear to get it haha

[ATC 1982]

I am getting it from gamefly ... I heard if you have your save from TOD & Q4B you get in game discounts from stores and a pirate outfit as well.

Just got past my 52 hour mark and half way :) only caught 80 pokemon, but I think that is good for a newb.

[skarburn]

I picked up the expansion to Dawn of War 2. Now i'm redoing the first campaign again before I start the second one up.

[ATC 1982]

I am still playing Pokemon Soul Silver and only up to 12 badges and only about 80 pokemon ... this is including evolving them as well.

[skarburn]

Got bored with DoW2 haha. Too boring. Got the SCII beta. Far out have they sped up the process of dying.

[ATC 1982]

I am currently Playing Ninjatown: Trees of Dom on the iphone/itouch/ipad platform right now. It is addictivly short game.

[GBJackson]

Borderlands, Killzone 2, Left 4 Dead 2 mostly.
I was playing CoD:MW2 with a buddy for a while, but just got so tired of getting nailed by air support the second I spawned.

Anyone else having a hard time keeping up with all the great games lately? It might be that I work full time and am going back to school, but still. Damn.

[skarburn]

I played Portal just recently. I was sadly disappointed that it was so short.

Fun though!

[ATC 1982]

Portal 2 will be out before you know it ... I am just glad I didn't buy Red Dead Redemption, but I like that I got to play it though.

[skarburn]

Haven't heard a bad thing about Red Dead. I just argue witha mate that it's just a GTA Clone

Stirs him up something CHRONIC!

[ATC 1982]

Today I am going to pick-up ModNation Racers :)

[skarburn]

I really need to get my Man-O-War done.

The list is going so well too!

[ATC 1982]

I just got over the 100 hour mark in pokemon and still amazed i have not beat everything. Then again I am more surprised it only cost me 35 dollars for this much action.

[skarburn]

Credit where credit is due: Pokemon is the World of Warcraft for kiddilywinks.


I recently got the God of War combo pack. The one that ports 1 and 2 onto the PS3.

It's pretty freakin fun!

[ATC 1982]

I got Alpha Protocol in the mail and tried it for a few hours. Once I get back this week i will get more into it. So far it seems fun an exciting no matter what people say.

[kmack]

Demon's Souls owns me right now. Punishing game, but melée combat is fantastic.

[skarburn]

ugh! Spinning blades of death keep killing me and can't get through timed door because spinning blades of death keep killing me!

[ATC 1982]

NinjaTown: Trees of Doom for the iphone is keeping me sane as I am getting to busy for gaming right now.

I would love to get back into more alpha protocol though.

[ATC 1982]

Due to my move I have only been playing harbor master on my wife's iPad ... No real gaming going on

[skarburn]

I'm supposed to be playing God of War 1 and 2, but I've gotten a roll on painting my Man of War figures. there's a lot more work there :)

[ATC 1982]

played the Deathspank Demo and now I look forward to playing the full game in a few weeks.

[skarburn]

finished chapter 2 of Doom for the first time. (Playing on Xbxo360)

Chapter 3 and 4 to do now.

[ATC 1982]

I picked up DeathSpank for the PSn an enjoying it

[Randall]

Demon's Souls owns me right now. Punishing game, but melée combat is fantastic.


Finally it has been released in Europe. One of the best games ever. Probably I won't play any other game (until Warmachine release, of course!)

[Ankehl]

Starcraft 2

[ATC 1982]

@Randall , For you what makes it good?

@Ankehl , How is it?

[Ankehl]

I have only complete 5 campaign mission for now, but It is pretty nice. The campaign system is fun, with mission choose and army upgrades (with credits or research) and the animated interaction with NPC are interesting. Ther is also a little bonus in the spaceship's bar :D.

[ATC 1982]

All this weekend I was playing a beta facebook game by microsoft and it was fun. Reminded me of Maple Story, but I can see myself playing it as it is an RPG of sorts.

[Randall]

@Randall , For you what makes it good?

@Ankehl , How is it?

The game is difficult in a enjoying way that makes you be careful about every decision (equipment, spells, weapons, armor, where to go next, how to confront an enemy, etc...), and rewards you for logical thinking (like, don't go to fight a large group of enemies even if you are 30 times better than them, because they are a group and can kill you).

There are simple design decisions that says you the type of game you're playing. There is no auto recover health, or auto recover mana, if you want your health up, use potions or some magic, or equip you with the few items that can health you. There is no map. There is no pause button, even (you press start and it seems to be in pause, but isn't, and enemy walking around can kill you while you change your equipment).

[ATC 1982]

Playing Young Thor,

[Ankehl]

Cataclysm

[Ankehl]

I get back to Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising campaign

[ATC 1982]

Chaotic: Shadow Warriors

[ATC 1982]

Castle crashers --- psn

[Ankehl]

Ratchet and Clank: Crack in Time

[ATC 1982]

Castle crashers has been the only thing I have been playing ..

[ATC 1982]

I am currently playing Atelier Rorona on PS3 and Pokemon Soul Silver (117 hours)

[skarburn]

About to be starting a deathwatch campaign with a couple of mates.

Otherwise, just got to 61 on Borderlands and will be running through Claptraps again when the level increasing patch comes out.

I should try my hand at Crawmerax now...

[ATC 1982]

He does drop good loot at the higher level, but wait till you reach max awesomeness at 69 ...

[skarburn]

I have to wait a week before I can get internet and download the update!

[ATC 1982]

I am back on a torchlight kick for now ...

[Ankehl]

I just finished kingdom hearts: Birth by Sleep.

[ATC 1982]

I will be picking up Black Ops for the PS3 today ... :)

[ATC 1982]

I am playing just a bunch of Black Ops and waiting for the A world of Keflings to come out late december.

[skarburn]

WoW...

[ATC 1982]

Me an a couple of guys are going to be running Sacred 2 once again on the PS3 :)