Okay, so I won't be getting Okami tonight after all. Because reasons.

So can anyone recommend me a good downloadable 360 game? I'm thinking Fez. Pretty sure Okami isn't on there, or I'd probably get that.

Skullgirls, Fez, Dungeon Defenders, Minecraft, Scott Pilgrim vs The World

I second Skullgirls, since ya like fighters and everything. Really solid game.

I like fighters but I recently got SFIII so that'll keep me busy for fighters for a bit.

I'm thinking a platformer. Still pretty set on Fez.

Its Sp. Atk is great though. Just don't teach it physical attacks.

I've almost finished Virtue's Last Reward and it's turned into the largest misappropriation of Schrödinger's cat and quantum physics since... well, the last time Schrödinger's cat and quantum physics were used in fiction.

I taught it a whole buncha Ghost and Psychic moves and it was getting drowned out by every other party member.

Is it necessary to play 999 before playing Virtue's Last Reward? I found out that Virtue's Last Reward is also for the Vita and have been thinking of picking it up at some point, but I haven't been able to find 999 anywhere.

There are connections. It's an indirect sequel, so I guess you won't get the 'full' experience, but it's almost entirely standalone. If there's a third game (And there will be) I'm positive it will require detailed knowledge of the plots of both.

The reason you can't find it is probably because it was never released over here in the EU. I got my copy a couple of years ago when it was really fucking rare but because the success of VLR made the publishers do a second edition run, you can find it quite easily online.

Also VLR rips through the spoilers of 999 at quite a rate, so if you're planning to get into the series, I really suggest starting with 999.

Then yours had shit IVs.

getting back into mass effect 3 multiplayer
sniper rifles I FUCKING LOVE SNIPER RIFLES

I completed Virtue's Last Reward. I take back what I said, you'll be lost at sea by the finale if you've never played 999.

Congrats. ME2 really got me excited for ME3.

I've just been setting up my new Wii U. It took me a while to move over my old Wii data and download some updates but it's really enjoyable. I got Call of Duty Black Ops 2 with it and it's very enjoyable indeed. I like the multiplayer and zombies especially, much better looking than Black Ops 1 on Wii.

Is the Wii U any good? Thinking of saving up for one but there aren't really any games that have caught my attention (aside from Rayman, but that's gonna be on other consoles now).

And I got the new Mass Effect 3 DLC. It's a huge fucking fanservice, but it has some hilarious moments. A* aside from the horrible, horrible plot twist in the main questline.

I've heard Nintendo Land is a load of fun with friends but apart from that, nothing has caught my attention with the Wii U. It does look like a great consoles but it lacks games.

I'll probably buy one when the new Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Game & Wario comes out.

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Read the sub-forum title.

I suggest making a thread in OD about it. The weirdos who still like Oddworld all congregate there after all.

So my brother's been playing Pokemon: Soul Silver lately, and he's kinda gotten me reinterested in the series.

Is Black and White worth playing for someone who loved the first three generations but found IV a bit lacking?

Sorry, I forgot it was on Non-Oddworld gaming. Already edited it.

By IV do you mean Diamond and Pearl or Platinum/HGSS? Because Diamond and Pearl were a bit lacking.

I'd really suggest BW anyway. They finally have a plot and NPCs with some actual characterization. The latter improves for the sequels, but the plot arguably suffers.

Ah, yeah I did mean D&P. One of the biggest things that turned me off that game was how sluggish the battle system felt. And the lack of interesting NPCs, yeah. Found the world a bit lackluster, too.

I'll see if I can find it for a decent price.

Yeah, the sluggish game engine was a bona fide 'beta' error on the part of Game Freak. It's fixed for Platinum and the G2 remakes.

I got Tomb Raider

It's really fun, and looks lovely. Story is interesting, the levels are very open and there's lots to explore.

I picked up Shadows of the Damned yesterday and I played it for around 3 hours and got to the third act of the game, really, really fun. It's like a mix of Resident Evil 4 and a B-movie on acid. That's to be expected though when it was made in collaboration by Shinji Mikami and Suda51. I like the talking skull, Johnson.

Don't know how far you're into the story, but can you say without really spoiling, is there any kind of supernatural stuff going on in the game? Or is it more of Lara just having to survive there?

I'm about 2 thirds, but:

Lara's expedition is shipwrecked on an island that is covered by a roiling storm. It seems to be supernatural and destroys any vehicles like boats or planes that try to leave the island. There was also something lurking in a monastery, but I didn't get a good look at it before it disappeared.

So yeah, but it's subtle and well-done. The game has an awesome spooky atmosphere.

I got Tomb Raider too. Such a beautiful game and miles better than the previous trilogy.

Well I finished it.

Great game, good ending, and Dynamitix:

it does feature supernatural stuff at the end, but it's not hokey or cheesy really

Ooh, that sound interesting. I might have to get it when the price drops a bit. How long did it take to beat?

Gonna get the original Metal Gear Solid of PSN today.

Anyone got any tips for a noob to the franchise before he takes the Kojima plunge?

When he says 'the cd case' he means the actual case.

Oh man how would that work out if you only have the digital copy?

HEY EVERYONE

MANCO EXPLAINED THE JOKE

And I still don't get it!

I ... Did not realize that was a joke.

Good tip. The second one: Don't surrender.

Manco, the PSN version basically explains that "puzzle" in the manual. From memory it goes as far as spelling out whose CODEC NUMBER it is.

Read the manual unless you want to get stuck in what must be the most tedious puzzle to force solve in gaming history.

Jesus, why didn't you just give him the whole walkthough?!

Hm, it took me quite a while, actually. maybe 11 hours? Also once I finished I only had 48% completion, the game is full of optional tombs, collectibles, relics, and puzzles. There's also hunting and exploring bonuses.

'Listen up Snake, Meryl's codec number should be on the back of the CD case.'

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- Get a suppressor if you don't like stealth;
- Watch out the water puddles, noisy floor, snow footprints, enemy and camera vision, if you like stealth;
- Use a Castlevania gamesave on the memory card (you can download it from any site that has gamesaves for PS);
- Use a DualShock 3;
- Knowing how to switch controller from port 1 to port 2 is half of a certain battle;
- Don't ask for more tips or spoilers will rain.