The Gaming Thread

[ArcadiaGP]

Reports that the new game Anthem is killing PS4 Pro consoles. Crashing and unable to boot back up, apparently.

Returns being accepted, patch in the works.

 

[PinoyJedi]

Big PC gamer, been playing WoW since release, Overwatch, CoD etc. Also play on PS4, Xbone, and Switch. Recently got an Oculus and have been having a lot of fun with it.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Nintendo is getting "VR"... sort of.

 

[PinoyJedi]

Nintendo is getting "VR"... sort of.

Virtual Boy 2.0!!!

 

[Dead Duck]

Rape Day is finally here!

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/sick-rape-day-video-game-sparks-global-outrage

 

[JettaKnight]

Rape Day is finally here!

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/sick-rape-day-video-game-sparks-global-outrage

No one would have ever heard about till now...

 

[ArcadiaGP]

This week's Gameranx wrap-up

1. Anthem causing PS4 consoles to crash, allegedly bricking consoles. Problem ID'd, patch next week.
2. New XBox One console coming without disc drive. Announce mid-April, all digital.
3. 3D Realms publishing new FPS running in classic Quake engine
4. Nintendo instructing smartphone app makers (of Nintendo games) to cut back on microtransactions. They don't want to feel greedy.
5. Nintendo LABO VR kit released
6. Death Stranding behind schedule, Konima says.
7. PS4 Remote Play now on iOS... so you can play PS4 on your iPhone. The Vita died for this.
8. Gameplay trailer for Ready or Not.
9. Johnny Cage confirmed for MK11.
10. Cyberpunk 2077 "behind the scenes" video released.
11. New AAA studio developed from people behind COD.

[video=youtube_share;5HtpYHp_jqM]https://youtu.be/5HtpYHp_jqM[/video]

 

[PinoyJedi]

Remote play on iOS?!? This must have flown under the radar for me! I still use my Vita for remote play in my house all the time, used it last night playing Kingdom Hearts 3.

 

[dk598]

Ok, I'm stepping out of the closet on this one. My kids got me hooked on Fortnite! There, I said it. I wish I could feel better about myself now but feel so vulnerable since I said it! LOL

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Just started playing Dead Cells.

It's incredible. Just... so much fun. Rogue-like (lite?) hack-and-slash, lot of variety, just... brilliant.

 

[Caleb]

Ok, I'm stepping out of the closet on this one. My kids got me hooked on Fortnite! There, I said it. I wish I could feel better about myself now but feel so vulnerable since I said it! LOL

Coming out of the closet, eh? :P

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Halo Master Chief Collection is coming to PC.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/03/12/halo-mcc-coming-to-pc/

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Beat Saber has become the first VR game to sell over 1 million copies

That's pretty great

https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/beat-saber-one-million-copies-sold-1203163174/

 

[dung]

It is very fun, but the fact there is DLC for an early access game bugs the **** out of me.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

It is very fun, but the fact there is DLC for an early access game bugs the **** out of me.

Especially given that the mod just let's you freely download user made courses for all kinds of licensed music

 

[ArcadiaGP]

This week's Gameranx wrap-up

1. Rumor that Sony was buying Take-Two/Rockstar have been debunked.
2. Possible new game console reveal at GDC by Google, next week. Possibly a set-top box that streams games to you.
3. Turtle Rock Studios announced new game, "Back 4 Blood". Lot of same team behind "Left 4 Dead"... sounds like a sequel outside of Valve's purview.
4. Gearbox teasing Borderlands 3. Woo! March 28 reveal at PAX East.
5. Launch trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice released, looks incredible.
6. No Man's Sky Beyond trailer/initiative revealed. Essentially makes the game an MMO.
7. Rumor that Lady Gaga is in Cyberpunk 2077, apparently.
8. Someone found an NES cartridge of "Nintendo World Championships 1990", which was only given out to competition winners. Estimated $20,000 value.

[video=youtube_share;-DLEFVhLIyI]https://youtu.be/-DLEFVhLIyI[/video]

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Just spent the last few hours in Pokerstars VR.

It's an early access free game... really a lot of fun. You're seated at a poker table with up to 8 people, and you just play hold-em. Lot of interactive stuff like cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, etc... you can interact with other people, etc. The poker play is super fun (as long as there isn't one douche just going all-in every round). Environments are cool, like the old Western taverns and Japan, etc. Voice chat pretty good when you've got a solid table of people from around the world. Played a good long time with a German, Demark, Norway, Canadian, and a couple other Americans.

Lot of fun for a free game.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Google announcing game tech/system tomorrow. A Dreamcast has been spotted at the display reveal.

Hmm

 

[sharkey]

Google announcing game tech/system tomorrow.

Anyone running a pool on the number of hidden mics and cameras in it?

 

[PinoyJedi]

Just spent the last few hours in Pokerstars VR.

It's an early access free game... really a lot of fun. You're seated at a poker table with up to 8 people, and you just play hold-em. Lot of interactive stuff like cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, etc... you can interact with other people, etc. The poker play is super fun (as long as there isn't one douche just going all-in every round). Environments are cool, like the old Western taverns and Japan, etc. Voice chat pretty good when you've got a solid table of people from around the world. Played a good long time with a German, Demark, Norway, Canadian, and a couple other Americans.

Lot of fun for a free game.

Just downloaded this and played a few hands with some friends. Was awesome!