So I might pick up Siren.
Is the value good for AUS$50 *shrug*
-.-
You're just teasing me.
Has nobody ever told you that Siren is the best survival horror game of the high-def consoles (see: Metacritic)? Nobody's mentioned the utterly remarkable soundtrack or mind-bending story, or that Siren is made by most of the crew responsible for the original Silent Hill? No one's ever pointed out that Siren is survival horror + stealth gameplay (two great things that go great together!) with the genius feature of beeing able to see through the eyes of your undead pursuers?
Maybe no one did, but I goddamned will! If you don't buy this game for you are sinning against humanity.
Perhaps that's going a little far - but I should at very least say it's in your own best interest as a gamer to play (what is often referred to as) the best survival horror game since Silent Hill 2 and one of my top-5 all time PS3 titles.
I hope I didn't oversell it.
Well, you sold it to me!
I was going to buy it anyway, seeing that I have inexplicably stumbled on $50.
Installing right now.
Edit: I was also really looking forward to it in the first place, just a little bit worried about the length.
Agreed about L4D not being worth $50, but its $40 at amazon, and I have a $10 coupon thing, so its $30 to me, kinda. And, bsjezz, I never really though of it, but you are right, I think the game's success is the community and I have all of 2 friends on steam so perhaps L4D purchase is stupid....
But yeah I want a game for my PC. Its a laptop so its video card isn't good enough to run the new AAA titles. (good enough for source though) I need something to play when my ps3/tv are occupied.... I dunno. I think I'll wait for Black Friday and see what goes on sale.
I’ll tell you what happens in Demon’s Souls when you die. You come back as a ghost with your health capped at half. And when you keep on dying, the alignment of the world turns black and the enemies get harder. That’s right, when you fail in this game, it gets harder. Why? Because fuck you is why.
If you've heard 8-12 hours, know that it is true. The first few episodes are incredibly short - don't think they're an indication of the final product. Siren has good replay value though - I suppose the replayability is comparable to Fatal Frame, where you want to go back and get all the photos you missed on your first time through.
On my first series of playthroughs I did 3 runs - one on normal, one on hard and one more with a walkthrough in hand to find the missing Archives.
So yes, Siren is short. But let's remember God of War is 7ish hours, and every Metal Gear Solid game can be beaten in around 5.
Chance on
'Chance, you are the best kind of whore.' -Henroid
Americans in Hanuda.
Siren 1 sold all of 112,000 copies in NA (pathetic) - and they had to court our audience. North America is the single largest PS3 market with over 6.5 million installed units - Japan has a paltry 2.5.
I didn't think much of the westernization of 80% of the cast until I got my hands on the game. Then I just really appreciated that the Americans spoke Enlish (which seems reasonable) and the Japanese folks spoke Japanese (ditto). In addition, I actually found myself a touch more immersed - playing a foreigner in this alien land and perhaps experiencing a similar culture shock.
It works - it really works. I can't say I thought it was a good idea when I first heard of it (though I understand why they did it) - but after getting into Siren as a North American, I have to say I think it added to my enjoyment of the game.
God I'd love to see some sales numbers for the NA PSN version.
Chance on
'Chance, you are the best kind of whore.' -Henroid
Though you must admit Sony let everyone down with their composite only cables in the box.
HDMI cables cost $1-5. Yeah, I was real crushed.
Yea, $1-5, but now include that x1,000,000 units. Thats a lot of money saved. :P
I have added sarcasm italics to clarify my original position.
You guys forgot to mention that Novastrike is part of that $5 deal. I'll probably pick it up since I've 100%'d Stardust and I feel itchy to fly yet more ships that shoot bullets. Also don't want to wait until December 4th for Soldner X, even though it looks pretty sweet.
Thank you, Jaef. I didn't know HDMI cables were that cheap! I always so them so ridiculously overpriced in Wal-Mart or GameStop ($80 for the Sony ones?!?), but I just found one that has great user reviews for $2. $4.50 after shipping.
Thank you, Jaef. I didn't know HDMI cables were that cheap! I always so them so ridiculously overpriced in Wal-Mart or GameStop ($80 for the Sony ones?!?), but I just found one that has great user reviews for $2. $4.50 after shipping.
Is this really a service I've performed for you? If so I am humbled by my own greatness.
Odd I'd think that a 720p Tv would at least be able to do 1080i. But yeah unless doing 1080 the 5 prong composite should work well enough. Though I think you should be able to find a standard HDMI cable cheaper than sony PS composite hook up.
So, I saw that amazon is going to be selling Heavenly Sword for 20 bucks on black friday. If you can't already find it for cheaper at some sort of second hand shop or something, get this. Seriously, for 20 bucks, it's a great, great buy.
I keep hearing this about Heavely Sword ($15-20 = must buy), but the PSN demo did absolutely nothing for me. Though I suppose, neither did the Uncharted demo and look how that turned out.
Uncharted is better than its demo? 'Cause I really liked the demo.
So, I saw that amazon is going to be selling Heavenly Sword for 20 bucks on black friday. If you can't already find it for cheaper at some sort of second hand shop or something, get this. Seriously, for 20 bucks, it's a great, great buy.
I keep hearing this about Heavely Sword ($15-20 = must buy), but the PSN demo did absolutely nothing for me. Though I suppose, neither did the Uncharted demo and look how that turned out.
Uncharted is better than its demo? 'Cause I really liked the demo.
Uncharted is the best PS3 exclusive, why the hell haven't you bought it yet go buy it.
Honestly, not to many demo's I've tried, ever live up to the full game. I though Uncharted demo was bad, I thought folklores demo was bad, I though Heavenly Swords demo was bad... Motorstorms was alright.... but then when I sat down with the full game, I was completely impressed.
So, I saw that amazon is going to be selling Heavenly Sword for 20 bucks on black friday. If you can't already find it for cheaper at some sort of second hand shop or something, get this. Seriously, for 20 bucks, it's a great, great buy.
I keep hearing this about Heavely Sword ($15-20 = must buy), but the PSN demo did absolutely nothing for me. Though I suppose, neither did the Uncharted demo and look how that turned out.
Uncharted is better than its demo? 'Cause I really liked the demo.
Uncharted is the best PS3 exclusive, why the hell haven't you bought it yet go buy it.
And I assume you all will give my exams, right?
Honestly though, I've had my PS3 since April but due to stuff that keeps me busy, I haven't really gotten around to playing it at all. Burnout: Paradise is the only game I own. I do, however, have 5 weeks off beginning Friday. I've made a list of games to get:
And I assume you all will give my exams, right?
Honestly though, I've had my PS3 since April but due to stuff that keeps me busy, I haven't really gotten around to playing it at all. Burnout: Paradise is the only game I own. I do, however, have 5 weeks off beginning Friday. I've made a list of games to get:
And I assume you all will give my exams, right?
Honestly though, I've had my PS3 since April but due to stuff that keeps me busy, I haven't really gotten around to playing it at all. Burnout: Paradise is the only game I own. I do, however, have 5 weeks off beginning Friday. I've made a list of games to get:
I also want MGS4 but I'm gonna wait for the Somethingstance edition.
What are the absolutely best PSN titles, btw? Wipeout HD looks good.
I wasn't impressed with Wipeout HD at all, and it's a bit pricey. As far as PSN titles go, go for Street Fighter II HD and Prince of Persia Classic.
Also, why no Resistance 2 in your list? Get Resistance 2. Hell, I hate FPS's and even I love Resistance 2.
You're a filthy communist, Wipeout HD's great.
I'm going to recommend LittleBigPlanet, Dead Space, DMC4 and Mirror's Edge. They are all fantastic games.
And as for the PSN, get Bionic Commando Rearmed, PixelJunk Monsters, R&C: Quest for Booty, PixelJunk Eden, Prince of Persia Classic, Super Stardust HD, Everyday Shooter and the aforementioned Wipeout HD.
It's a great port, but it's "easier", if this bothers you.
I still couldn't beat it.
I'm at the part where you go through this door, fight a few guys on this platform, across the platform is this tower with guys shooting rockets at you.
Yea, pretty much I fail at this every time. Then I think I started playing Uncharted and every other game that has come out since. I'd like to go back and finish it, but 'oh my' no trophies! Trophy patch that sonbitch.
edit : Has anyone here tried out Wolf of the Battlefield:Commando 3?
theres a demo, and its terrible. reminds me of 1942 joint strike in its utter lack of anything engaging going on at all. but if you liked 1942 joint strike then maybe you would dig commando 3 too i dunno. try the demo anyway.
I'm kind of getting worried. I just bought a used 60GB PS3 on eBay, and it's been working great with Resistance 2 and Warhawk, but today it just crashed twice, one time in each game. The entire system locked up (unable to bring up the XMB), and the freeze/sound froze. Both times I was playing online.
Is this a common thing, even with new PS3's? Or should I be worried that mine might be getting old or overheating or something? Both times I was able to restart and play for a long period of time without any issue..
And yes, it is kept in an open area with good circulation all-around, especially behind.
I'm kind of getting worried. I just bought a used 60GB PS3 on eBay, and it's been working great with Resistance 2 and Warhawk, but today it just crashed twice, one time in each game. The entire system locked up (unable to bring up the XMB), and the freeze/sound froze. Both times I was playing online.
Is this a common thing, even with new PS3's? Or should I be worried that mine might be getting old or overheating or something? Both times I was able to restart and play for a long period of time without any issue..
And yes, it is kept in an open area with good circulation all-around, especially behind.
I have a 60GB unit that I purchased new in late summer '07. I've only had one issue. Resistance 2 stayed on the loading screen so long I gave up and quit the game. It wasn't frozen, the load animation was going, and I could access XMB. I don't know if your situation is common, but I've never had that happen.
I have a 60GB unit that I purchased new in late summer '07. I've only had one issue. Resistance 2 stayed on the loading screen so long I gave up and quit the game. It wasn't frozen, the load animation was going, and I could access XMB. I don't know if your situation is common, but I've never had that happen.
That's a freeze. Not a hard freeze, but a freeze.
I've made a list of games to get: [/quote]
Uncharted :^:
Tools of Destruction :^:
Siren: Blood Curse :^::^: bless your heart
Valkyria Chronicles :^::^: for listing these two.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (if you're hardcore :^:)
maybe Warhawk (if you love online shooters :^:)
I feel I should add Fallout 3 - it may not be THE goty, but it's A goty, totally addictive, unlike anything else and 100% awesome (aside from, y'know, all the bugs). Even with the bugs, it's a 9/10. 10/10 without.
Also, Dead Space is action-horror 3rd-person-shootery at its very best. If you took any pleasure in Resident Evil 4, you MUST pick up Dead Space. Just not before Siren or Valkyria.
I also want MGS4 but I'm gonna wait for the Somethingstance edition.
What are the absolutely best PSN titles, btw? Wipeout HD looks good.
Wipeout HD is for hardcores, and they love it.
R&C Future is 4-6 hours of R&C goodness.
Echochrome is boggling, beautiful, crazy puzzles (try the demo before you buy)
Pixeljunk Eden and Monsters are both fan favorites (also with demos)
Mega Man 9 is old-school and will beat the crap out of you, if you're into that. (demo)
Bionic Commando is one of my favorite platformers of all time, and I fucking love the remake. (demo?)
Street Fighter II HD Remix. When I can afford it, I will have it.
Penny Arcade Adventures: OTRSPOD is a quick (4-5 hours), wonderfully written, fast-paced game with one of the most endearing and intense battle systems I've ever played in an RPG.
Chance on
'Chance, you are the best kind of whore.' -Henroid
The PS3 can stream files off a computer right? Is there a guide that lists which formats/codecs it supports?
bigwah on
LoL Tribunal:
"Was cursing, in broken english at his team, and at our team. made fun of dead family members and mentioned he had sex with a dog."
"Hope he dies tbh but a ban would do."
The PS3 can stream files off a computer right? Is there a guide that lists which formats/codecs it supports?
I saw one guy say he would stream terabytes of movies off his PC, through his PS3 and onto his PSP while he sat at a wifi hotspot across town - so (I've heard) it's possible. I have no clue how to do it though.
Chance on
'Chance, you are the best kind of whore.' -Henroid
The PS3 can stream files off a computer right? Is there a guide that lists which formats/codecs it supports?
I saw one guy say he would stream terabytes of movies off his PC, through his PS3 and onto his PSP while he sat at a wifi hotspot across town - so (I've heard) it's possible. I have no clue how to do it though.
I call bull on that. Not streaming anyway, wireless is way too slow to be doing that. COpying and then playing maybe.
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Well, you sold it to me!
Installing right now.
Edit: I was also really looking forward to it in the first place, just a little bit worried about the length.
But yeah I want a game for my PC. Its a laptop so its video card isn't good enough to run the new AAA titles. (good enough for source though) I need something to play when my ps3/tv are occupied.... I dunno. I think I'll wait for Black Friday and see what goes on sale.
Let me tell you about Demon's Souls....
If you've heard 8-12 hours, know that it is true. The first few episodes are incredibly short - don't think they're an indication of the final product. Siren has good replay value though - I suppose the replayability is comparable to Fatal Frame, where you want to go back and get all the photos you missed on your first time through.
On my first series of playthroughs I did 3 runs - one on normal, one on hard and one more with a walkthrough in hand to find the missing Archives.
So yes, Siren is short. But let's remember God of War is 7ish hours, and every Metal Gear Solid game can be beaten in around 5.
Hell, I'll be glad to get those hours for $90.
Played through 3 chapters, and though it's pretty slow going at first, but it really picked up when I got to the little girl.
The voice-acting is hilariously... American? And the Shibito's movements are pretty funny as well, but I'm enjoying it thus far.
It's really dark though.
Siren 1 sold all of 112,000 copies in NA (pathetic) - and they had to court our audience. North America is the single largest PS3 market with over 6.5 million installed units - Japan has a paltry 2.5.
I didn't think much of the westernization of 80% of the cast until I got my hands on the game. Then I just really appreciated that the Americans spoke Enlish (which seems reasonable) and the Japanese folks spoke Japanese (ditto). In addition, I actually found myself a touch more immersed - playing a foreigner in this alien land and perhaps experiencing a similar culture shock.
It works - it really works. I can't say I thought it was a good idea when I first heard of it (though I understand why they did it) - but after getting into Siren as a North American, I have to say I think it added to my enjoyment of the game.
God I'd love to see some sales numbers for the NA PSN version.
You guys forgot to mention that Novastrike is part of that $5 deal. I'll probably pick it up since I've 100%'d Stardust and I feel itchy to fly yet more ships that shoot bullets. Also don't want to wait until December 4th for Soldner X, even though it looks pretty sweet.
http://www.monoprice.com for all your cabling and adapter needs.
Edit: Man am I LTTP or what.
I just got it so I can hook up my Wii at the same time, it's a nice excuse to get the Wii out of the living room.
Uncharted is better than its demo? 'Cause I really liked the demo.
Uncharted is the best PS3 exclusive, why the hell haven't you bought it yet go buy it.
Overall, this is actually pretty much true.
Now go get it.
Honestly though, I've had my PS3 since April but due to stuff that keeps me busy, I haven't really gotten around to playing it at all. Burnout: Paradise is the only game I own. I do, however, have 5 weeks off beginning Friday. I've made a list of games to get:
Uncharted
Tools of Destruction
Siren: Blood Curse
Valkyria Chronicles
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
maybe Warhawk
I also want MGS4 but I'm gonna wait for the Somethingstance edition. Any others I should get?
What are the absolutely best PSN titles, btw? Wipeout HD looks good.
I wasn't impressed with Wipeout HD at all, and it's a bit pricey. As far as PSN titles go, go for Street Fighter II HD and Prince of Persia Classic.
Also, why no Resistance 2 in your list? Get Resistance 2. Hell, I hate FPS's and even I love Resistance 2.
You're a filthy communist, Wipeout HD's great.
I'm going to recommend LittleBigPlanet, Dead Space, DMC4 and Mirror's Edge. They are all fantastic games.
And as for the PSN, get Bionic Commando Rearmed, PixelJunk Monsters, R&C: Quest for Booty, PixelJunk Eden, Prince of Persia Classic, Super Stardust HD, Everyday Shooter and the aforementioned Wipeout HD.
Is it a good port of the game?
It looks incredibly nice.
It's a great port, but it's "easier", if this bothers you.
I still couldn't beat it.
That makes it a better port.
I could only get up to the first fiends before dying in the oXbox version.
edit : Has anyone here tried out Wolf of the Battlefield:Commando 3?
theres a demo, and its terrible. reminds me of 1942 joint strike in its utter lack of anything engaging going on at all. but if you liked 1942 joint strike then maybe you would dig commando 3 too i dunno. try the demo anyway.
Is this a common thing, even with new PS3's? Or should I be worried that mine might be getting old or overheating or something? Both times I was able to restart and play for a long period of time without any issue..
And yes, it is kept in an open area with good circulation all-around, especially behind.
SteamID: FronWewq
Battle.net: Orange#1845
3DS Friend Code: 1289-9498-5797
I have a 60GB unit that I purchased new in late summer '07. I've only had one issue. Resistance 2 stayed on the loading screen so long I gave up and quit the game. It wasn't frozen, the load animation was going, and I could access XMB. I don't know if your situation is common, but I've never had that happen.
That's a freeze. Not a hard freeze, but a freeze.
I've made a list of games to get: [/quote]
Uncharted :^:
Tools of Destruction :^:
Siren: Blood Curse :^::^: bless your heart
Valkyria Chronicles :^::^: for listing these two.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (if you're hardcore :^:)
maybe Warhawk (if you love online shooters :^:)
I feel I should add Fallout 3 - it may not be THE goty, but it's A goty, totally addictive, unlike anything else and 100% awesome (aside from, y'know, all the bugs). Even with the bugs, it's a 9/10. 10/10 without.
Also, Dead Space is action-horror 3rd-person-shootery at its very best. If you took any pleasure in Resident Evil 4, you MUST pick up Dead Space. Just not before Siren or Valkyria.
Most of mine coincide with Fallout 3 or, rarely, with the internet browser.
SteamID: FronWewq
Battle.net: Orange#1845
3DS Friend Code: 1289-9498-5797
"Was cursing, in broken english at his team, and at our team. made fun of dead family members and mentioned he had sex with a dog."
"Hope he dies tbh but a ban would do."
I saw one guy say he would stream terabytes of movies off his PC, through his PS3 and onto his PSP while he sat at a wifi hotspot across town - so (I've heard) it's possible. I have no clue how to do it though.
I call bull on that. Not streaming anyway, wireless is way too slow to be doing that. COpying and then playing maybe.
long as the vid will play on Windows media player, it will play on the ps3. any codec limitations are fixed by dl'ing them for your pc.
CCCP is all you should need.
PSN: super_emu
Xbox360 Gamertag: Emuchop