Video Game Thread (Officially Unofficial)

[Reign in Acai]

Well that is this form of entertainment's prime demographic isn't it?

 

[Conspicuously Absent]

Well that is this form of entertainment's prime demographic isn't it?

nah, most people I play with are between 30 and 45. My dad plays with me and he's 55.

 

[AsModEe]

yeah we usually avoid kiddies.... fortunately Age of Conan won't have those... they'll stick to Warhammer.

 

[dorian gray]

Well that is this form of entertainment's prime demographic isn't it?

That's been my understanding as well

 

[Claws of Perdition]

how does one get one of these trial accounts on AOC?

might check it out.

 

[Conspicuously Absent]

well, the early access starts tomorrow, so you're already SOL unless you go buy it.

 

[EricT]

well, the early access starts tomorrow, so you're already SOL unless you go buy it.

Actually, Early Access is sold out... so shit out of luck till launch day.

 

[EricT]

New Silent Hill shit! Been waiting so fucking long for SH5 (silent hill being my personal favorite game series for both its intense game play and intriguing storyline), its about time we start seeing some real progress!

http://kotaku.com/photogallery/shhomecoming/

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34077.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34050.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34052.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34057.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34078.html

 

[Evil?]

well, the early access starts tomorrow, so you're already SOL unless you go buy it.

That shit is late! should have been up almost 2 hours ago in my timezone.

 

[Conspicuously Absent]

yep, 3 hours late in my time zone too (+12 mins)

 

[Evil?]

Fucking bastards! They bumped the time up to 8 pm GMT and they are still late!

 

[AsModEe]

hey EricT, should I roll a guardian or a dark templar???

 

[Evil?]

Ok, I have a question for those people out there who have a bit more know-how than I. I am looking to upgrade my video card. I have been told that the nvidia 9600gt is a good card price/performance wise. I don't have a ton of cash, but I would like to make a decent upgrade from my old 7800gt.

My question is what version should I get. Newegg has like 36 different varieties. There are a few that stand out. Some are better than others, but not by much. I am just wondering if it is worth paying $50-$60 for a card that isn't that much better than the one behind it.

I have been primarily looking at the XFX and EVGA cards. Here are a few examples and a link to all of them. If someone could take a look and give me some feedback that would be great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150277
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150290
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130334
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130345
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000380048+1305520548+106792522+1067937365&name=GeForce+9600GT

Have been looking at the 8800GT as well.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130319

 

[AsModEe]

8800 GT received the best performance/price ratio so far. The 8800 GTS is more powerful though, but it'll cost around 350$

 

[Evil?]

Ya, I think I am gonna go with the 8800gt.

 

[Claws of Perdition]

so... I started playing WoW again...

 

[E-bortion]

so... I started playing WoW again...

 

[Hell Mike]

Ok I am in desperate need for more fun games to play, any ideas? Thinking about playing through Oblivion again.. or perhaps Morrowind.
Or perhaps I'll try to make my own quests in The witcher, who knows!

oh this is Johanna btw, my computer doesn't run flashy games

 

[Conspicuously Absent]

Try:
1. Mount & Blade ( you are a guy, with a horse, you build amerry band of men and ride around gaining men and items and power, you can kill caravans and siege castles and kill pirates and lords and whatever. Best mounted combat game ever, graphics aren't the best, but they don't suck either.)
2. Hard to be a god: RPG, didn't play it much
3. Rome Total War + Mods
4. If oblivion runs you should be able to run medieval 2 (i would think). Get the stainless steel mod, it rules. Play as the mongols (with Ogre blasting).

 

[Demilich]

Man, I reaaaaaaaaaally wanna play System Shock 2 but I can't find all my old games