Video Games

xcom (+expansion) worth it for nearly 25 notes?

Tough one. Xcom was on sale for £8 before, the expansion isn't that big but is still usually a good £20. I would be tempted to see if you could get the stock one for cheap first.

I've had that much and more time out of it, but h speaks wisdoms.

Or get Xenonauts instead.

i forgot to add that i am FANTASTICALLY rich.

/thanks for the pro-tips. will look for vanilla version

The expansion is worth having if you can get it cheap.

Bear in mind it's not extra stuff on the end, it adds to the main campaign, so you really want to play it from the beginning when you get it.

Just finished Far Cry 4. It was okay, but not particularly stellar. Enjoyed Watch Dogs more. Now what should I play while I still have a modern computer? Was thinking Battlefields Hardline.

I did enjoyed FC4 a little more than Cultural Appropriation FC3.

As much as I like roaming about on the island, playing as a rich white American kid is a little cringing.

It does that thing which a lot of games seem to do now - it doesn't really have a story, just a few choices you can make during the game and an ending. Pretty unsatisfying.

Thief was great, could see where dishonoured got all it's stuff from. New xbox game with gold is metro last light, so I'll do 2033 then that next. I've not paid for a game in ages.

Everybody's Gone To The Rapture seemed quite interesting, hope it is, setting feel incredibly familiar, even if it's set in the 80's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYk-OgOmgUI

Either of you folks checked out FC3: Blood Dragon? One of the most enjoyable FPSs I've played in a very long time!

Waiting for it to pop up on sale (in my wishlist).

finished XCOM. great game but resource management aspect of it seemed tacked on and frustrating at times.

https://youtu.be/p747PrxmZJ4

I can get a £1000 digital loan from work... How good a gaming laptop can I get for this or preferably less?
I'd particularly like something small and powerful for being mobile, but then get a docking station and maybe a projector for watching stuff/playing games...

Am I being a bit hopeful?

The idea of external processor/graphics mentioned earlier in the thread, is that something I could get from somewhere on one bill so my work can't tell I'm totally spending the money on gaming? (Although extra processing will help with excel right?! :)

Be on guard chaps. I just had a hack attempt on my Steam account from some Ukrainian fuckers. Thankfully email verification stopped it before they got in but my password is compromised so I had to change that.
If you don't already have it get email authentication, or even better download the Steam Mobile app and authenticate through that.

Will need to spend more than that to keep up with new games in the next couple years.

Less than a grand; gaming PC.

BTW I notice my games is a lots quicker to load and smoother when I put SSD in it.

Steam is always a prime target for hackers if you have an old account. Never have your password saved for the log in.

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PROJECT GAMERS AGE 18-34 ** STILL PLACES AVAILABLE**
Open to males and females

These are 1 hour 45 minute focus groups for people who enjoy playing Action Adventure games or Plants vs Zombies most often

Date: Wednesday 2nd September
Location: W1 – Central London
Group 1: 4.00pm-5.45pm Incentive: £60 -
Group 2: 8.00pm-9.45pm Incentive: £50

If you would like to register your interest in this project please refer to PROJECT GAMERS AGED 18-34 in your email subject box and email us at projects@focusforce.com with ALL of the following information

Full Name:
Age:
Contact Tel:
Gender:
Ethnicity:
Job Title:
Industry:
Occupation of chief income earner:
If you were not born in the UK how long have you been resident here:

1. Which of the following do you do at least once a week?
   A. Watch moves at home either through a DVD, Blu Ray or On Demand
   B. Play console or PC video games
   C. Play games on the internet
   D. Play games on a tablet or Smartphone

2. Which of the following games consoles and other gaming platforms/systems do you own and play games on?
   A. Sony Playstation 4 (PS$)
   B. Sony Playstation 3 (PS£)
   C. Microsoft Xbox One (T new console, not the original Xbox)
   D. Microsoft Xbox 36-
   E. PC/Computer used for gaming
   F. Other

3. If you play games on one or more platforms. How many hours per week would you say you play games on the following:
   A. Playstation 3
   B. Playstation 4
   C. Xbox 360
   D. Xbox One

4. How many console games have you purchased and/or received as a gift in the past year? If you own multiple consoles, how many did you purchase for each console?
   A. Playstation 3
   B. Playstation 4
   C. Xbox 360
   D. Xbox One

5. On a scale of 1-5 where 5 = A Huge Fan how big a fan would you say you are of each of the following game franchises?
   A. Mario
   B. Plants vs. Zombies
   C. The Sims
   D. Call of Duty
   E. FIFA

6. Which of the following genres of games do you enjoy playing at least once a week or more often on your console AND Which is your FAVOURITE GENRE?
   PLEASE SAY WHICH ARE AT LEAST 1 X WEEK AND WHICH 1 IS YOUR FAVOURITE GENRE
   A. First Person Shooter – like Call of Duty, Advanced Warfare or Battlefield Hardline
   B. Action/Adventure Games – like Unchartered, Batman, Arkham Knight, Zelda or Skylanders
   C. Traditional or Simulation-style Sports – like Madden 15 or FIFA 15
   D. RPG (Role-playing Games) – like Dark Souls, Dragon Age, Inquisition or Skyrim
   E. Strategy-like Civilization 5 Strategy
   F. MOBA – Like League of Legends or DTA 2

7. Now let’s talk about the games you personally own and play. Here is a list of games can you:
   A. Let us know which ones you own
   B. How long you have played it
   C. If you own and/or play the game approximately how many hours of the game you have played

8. Assassin’s Creed

9. Assassin’s Creed 2

10. Assassin’s Creed 3

11. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

12. Assassin’s Creed: Unity

13. Unchartered: Drake’s Fortune

14. Unchartered 2: Among Thieves

15. Unchartered 3: Drake’s Deception

16. Tomb Raider (2013)

17. Tomb Raider: Underworld

18. Tomb Raider: Legend

19. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

20. Batman: Arkham Asylum

21. Batman: Arkham City

22. Batman: Arkham Origins

23. Batman: Arkham Knight

24. Ratchet & Clank:Into the Nexus OR Ratchet & Clank:Nexus

25. Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault OR Ratchet & Clank:QForce

26. Ratchet & Clank:a Crack in Time

27. Ratchet & Clank:All 4 One

28. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

29. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors

30. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

31. The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker

32. Lego Star Wars (any)

33. Lego Batman (any)

34. Lego Marvel Super Heroes

35. Lego Lord of the Rings

36. Lego Harry Potter (any)

37. Skylanders: Trap Team

38. Skylanders: Swap Force

39. Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure

40. Disney Infinity

41. Disney Infinity 2.0

42. Plants vs. Zombies

43. Plants vs. Zombies 2

44. Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare

45. For each of the following 12 pairs of video games features, which one is most important to you when playing video games? (pick one in each pair)
    a. Beneficial – games that help me improve myself physically or mentally
    b. Escape – games that let me escape to a new world

a. Control- games that put me in control of everything
b. Relaxing – games that help me pass time and relax

a. Social – games that help me connect with friends and family
b. Real – games that are just like the real thing

a. Thrilling – games that scare you / keep you on the edge of your seat
b. Simple – games that are easy to learn and quick to play

a. Relaxing – games that help me pass time and relax
b. Competitive – games that I can win or lose

a. Action – games with continuous action
b. Humorous – games that make me laugh

a. Creative – games that let me design, build and express myself
b. Action – games with continuous action

a. In depth – games that have a rich deep plot story
b. Relaxing – games that help me pass time and relax

a. Strategizing – games that require serious strategy
b. Competitive – games that I can win or lose

a. Complex – games that are difficult to master
b. Competitive – games that I can win or lose

a. Freedom – games that let me go anywhere and do anything
b. Strategizing – games that require serious strategy

a. Beneficial – games that help me improve myself physically or mentally
b. Complex – games that are difficult to master

1. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? (on a scale of 1-10) where 1 is strongly disagree, and 10 is strongly agree
   a. I am often the first to try a new product or service
   b. I can’t stand violent video games
   c. I’m almost always doing other things while I’m gaming
   d. Gaming is all about beating other people
   e. The best part of gaming is setting new records or beating new levels

2. Can you confirm if you can do either groups?

^ just incase anyone wanted to apply.

On another note, portal fans, this looks interesting: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159406/portal-uncooperative-cake-acquisition-game

MGSV: The Phantom Pain is every bit as good a port as Ground Zeros, running smoothly even on my Surface Pro 2.

Downloaded Mad Max.

First it run smoothly, now it's choppy even lowering it down to the tiniest resolution possible, bah.

Ordered MGSV, will get Mad Max once I've finished it.