Just started it last night!!

****ing love RE games.

Playing Sekiro tonight, I just don't have the patience for these games anymore, and this game isn't a Dark Souls game. With Dark Souls games you could learn patterns, this game is so random with enemy attacks even down to the peons that it's beyond frustrating. I'd rather go play Dark Souls or Bloodborne again, I might buy it again on a sale down the road. I just don't have the patience to get gud all over again but kudos to From Software for putting out something different I suppose.

unfortunately I'll never get to play that version.

Soooooo PC gaming and building a rig is something I've wanted to do for a while and have dabbled in here and there but it's been forever since I seriously looked at...I'm pretty clueless now when it comes to parts, costs, etc.

What's the range I'd be looking at for building a rig nowadays that is pretty modest....I mean I'm not looking for melt your face everything as I know that would be 4th thousands of dollars.

I'm looking for more than say my XB1X or PS4 Pro...that's the baseline.

The games and Steam ecosystem is more what I'm interested in...sure I want everything to look and run great but it's not 100% what's most important.

I'm kinda just clueless when it comes to this lol....

I still need to get a Switch. Aren't they making a new Metroid Prime for it? I'd piss my pants if they ever made a new Kid Icarus game. I know they made that game for 3DS but that doesn't count. I've been waiting for 30 years for a new one. It's a Nintendo game that I can't understand for the life of me why they haven't used more. Since the original game they've made a 3DS game and used Pit in Smash Bros. That's it.

Yeah Prime 4 is coming but they just recently had to reboot the development of it...who knows when it's coming lol.

They've been working on Metroid Prime 4 for quite a while now. They said it would be done by this point, but I guess they were so unhappy with the progress that they called for it to be scrapped and started over, with Shinya Takahashi apologizing and promising a future release.

I loved Kid Icarus as a kid playing the original on SNES. But the developer has ruled out a new Kid Icarus game at this point. Shame, because that would be fun. I enjoyed playing the characters in Super Smash Bros. Made me wish for a new Kid Icarus game. Maybe somebody else will take it up?

FYI... there's a new emulator out called CEMU, which allows you to play WiiU games via Win10 PC and cheap game controller.

It's very new, and requires an understanding of emulators and an understanding of how to configure the settings to tweak your system. It also requires you to know where to find the WiiU games themselves, along with the TitleID keys that go along with the game, and the WiiU system in general. Which we can't legally post here, FYI. But you're welcome to PM me and I might know where to direct you.

That said.... I bought the USB game controller above, and rumor has it you can play Zelda: Breath of the Wild on your PC. Along with Mario Kart 8, New Super Mario Bros. U, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country - Tropical Freeze, Mario Party 10, Super Smash Bros. , Zelda - Wind Waker HD, Zelda - Twilight Princess, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Yoshi's Woolly World, etc, etc.

Rumor has it that once you get the settings correct for each of the above games, which takes a great deal of tweaking and testing, and graphics packs to be downloaded and installed, and config files created, that it's a ****ing absolute blast to play. If you have bluetooth on your PC, you can connect other USB/bluetooth controllers or existing Wiimotes and play (2-4) player WiiU games. As long as Win10 acknowledges the controller, you can reprogram the keys to whatever you want in the emulator.

It's pretty complicated. But I can't tell you how much fun I'm having playing with it.

That said, I also have emulators/info* for MAME/NES/SNES/SEGA Genesis/N64/PSX/GBA/PSP/Wii/etc. If you're cool....

What "settings" are you tweaking? Over the years, I've never had to tweak anything with emulators to get the games to work.

Anyone getting, The Show 19?

Finding and installing graphics packs. GPU buffer cache. Installing/disabling specific shaders. Setting both the upscale and downscale filters. Setting CPU core mode. CPU custom timer mode. Anti-aslias settings. GPU type. Depth of field settings. LOD bias. Dynamic FPS++. Creating custom keys.txt file to store all your TitleID keys for games. Etc. I had to adjust all the above to make the graphics work for BotW. Like I said, it takes some tinkering...

Debating, gonna read some impressions this morning...I probably will.

How's Sekiro? Looks like its getting pretty high praise.

I have watched a few YouTube videos that have been released on it, looks good. Was thinking of waiting until Friday to see how it is. I will probably end up getting it anyway.

It's fun, tough as shit though as to be expected.

I just can't get into those games. I tried the last Dark Souls and gave up without beating the first boss. It just wasn't fun.

The this game is really ****ing hard demo isn't appealing to everyone that's for sure.

I liked bloodborne but that's about it.

Ya i've never been a fan of frustration simulators.

The problem with Sekiro is that From Software switches up the attack cadences so you have to learn them all over again. You might be able to use your Dark Souls dodging powers for a bit but it'll catch up to you so expect to die alot unless you look up videos to cheat every fight.

I don't mind difficult games, but I really dislike games that have rhythmic combos/ attack cadences that are really finicky. If I have to respond to block or dodge an attack, fine. I just really hate having to memorize a bunch of tap combos that usually don't work if you didn't do it exactly right and have nothing logically to do with what's actually going on in the fight.

Yeah, I prefer a more organic fighting style. Like a true fighting game. Probably overkill for most RPGs but I think it would translate well to Souls. What they've done is really turn combat into a puzzle. It's just a more complicated version of the old God of War context sensitive button mashing on bosses.

Buck and I where playing BOTW in 4k over year ago with CEMU :p im sure its progressed massively.

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Wii sensor bar for pc works well, in Dolphin not sure about other emu's ;)

I've been playing Horizon: Zero Dawn. It's a beautiful game with an interesting premise, but it hasn't quite gripped me like God of War or AC: Origins.

I think my major issue is these ****ing machines are annoyingly difficult to kill. It's like they're indestructible. I'm fairly certain there's something about the weapon system that I'm not understanding. I recently started paying more attention to using the Focus to see certain machine's weaknesses and using weapon modifications to match those weaknesses, but are there any *overall* weapon damage upgrades? I feel like I should be able to increase the damage efficiency of my spear, for instance. I've been using this same ****ing spear for the entire game. I'm probably more than halfway through the game and it still causes the same amount of damage as when I first started.

Learn the weaknesses of the machines and vary your ammo. Using the right ammo will make a big difference.

Hmm

I could go for some Wii Sports Bowling

Dolphin is one of the fastest emu's i've ever used, it runs flawlessly on medium pc's.

Vary which weapons you use and be smart about the mods you use on them. Trip wires on the thunderjaw and then use it's own weapon against it, just beat that ****er over and over and you're set on mods. The Sling shot works well on him too.

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Word. It’s frustrating having to learn and remember each different machine’s strengths and weaknesses but actually pretty realistic, I suppose.

The Thunderjaw is a real bitch but being able to use that disc cannon it drops helps a lot. The real problems for me have been the Glinthawks, Snapnaws and those ****ing whore Rockbreakers.

I went to a corrupted zone with just two Rockbreakers the other day. I’m like level 33 or something and the suggested level to clear it was 23; so I rolled up seeing only those two thinking it’d be a breeze. Wrong. It only took two bullshit hits from those things to kill my ass.

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Sucks this doesn't have coop, looks badass but not sure how much i'll play it.

Gameplay starts about 16 minutes.

When in doubt, use freeze bombs or ammo. It will slow the machines down to a manageable speed. Assuming they aren't immune to cold/freeze.

Use Exploding Arrows an you'll knock those Glinthawks out of the air easily. Then you can take them over with the spear and they'll attack each other or you can just run up and finish them off. I recommend taking them over as often as possible and using exploding ammunition as much as possible.

Ok, turns out Horizon: Zero Dawn was pretty awesome. About halfway through the story really started to pick up speed. Really once they started revealing more about how society collapsed and the plan to prevent extinction.. and that didn't disappoint. Project Zero Dawn was really clever.

Ted Faro ended up being kiiiiiind of a dick.

I think the game really just struggled in the present day. I didn't give a shit about Aloy and I certainly didn't give two ****s about any of the other characters. I only cared about uncovering the lore.

Anyone played Elite Dangerous on console?

Did you get Frozen Wilds? Incredible DLC. Totally worth it.

I did, actually. Haven't touched it yet though.

I'm wondering if I should burn through that real quick or move on to Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

So, from what I understand, they created GAIA and through the Hephaestus program it was able to create different types of machines to help terraform the earth. Stormbirds to purify the air, Snapmaws for the water and etc.. but why give all of these machines weapons? Doesn't make sense.

I haven't but may get it because I got the ace combat flight stick for ace combat/ war thunder

While I'm mostly a retro-gamer I have been watching a lot of vids on THE FOREST lately.

Is this thing as good on console (enjoyable, clearly not literally as good) as PC?

Is there a CP community on the game?

Anyone recommend it (PS4?)

what kind of retro games do you play? I'm still playing Midway Arcade Origins 360. joust and robotron mostly. thought about picking up a PS4 for the SNK collection. have you tried it?

greatest game preview EVAR

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Totally Accurate

I thought it was great. The environments were really awesome. Adds some interesting bits to the story/lore, too. I say finish it up

Dude that’s awesome

how about We Happy Few? Looks very cool IMO

I was in tears from laughing so hard!

Cory is hilarious. My kids and I watch regularly.

Its on game pass I just haven't got around to playing it.

Just beat Sekiro... jesus those last two boss fights are ridiculous. Now that I'm playing through NG+ it's hilarious how much better I am at the game, I'm just flying through stuff. Of course starting with maxed out health and 10 Gourds would've made this game easier on the first play through for sure.

looks very different - I'm down.

Yep. Sword Saint took me days the first time around. I think I only died 2-3 times my second play through. The game is a blast when it clicks. Did you fight Owl Father? I missed him the first time.

I missed him too, I didn't eavesdrop enough I suppose for the Purification Ending as they call it. I'll enjoy going back to Hirata Estate for a second time to collect the last 2 Prayer Beads I need.

He’s another tricky one. Good luck. I’m working on the platinum. Just need 10 more skill points

5 more days

it's time to be single and play video games

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I saw that - so is it a Part 2 I guess?

Days Gone is the only reason I'd ever regret being on XB1 vs PS4

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just flying around in IL-Stumuvick. Boring ass sim. You can't really fast forward to battles so you just fly and fly some more.

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asseto corsa with the occulus rift and indy car mod

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I finally got around to playing Dragon Age Inquisition. I have the opposite scenario...

Time to play video games and BECOME single. LOL

So how is Days Gone? Reviews look a little mixed.

What kind of class did you play? It's been awhile, I think I did an archery assasin/rogue class.

If you need a retro game fix I am watching The Nes Pursuit. Pretty good for your retro video game fix.

Those guys aren't bad but for that genre..

The Game Chasers

Are my favorite.

will have to check it out.

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*Snippett*
Fortnite developer Epic Games is gearing up to release another major game update.

Fortnite update 9.10 is tipped to launch in the morning of Wednesday, May 22.

And as this is a numbered update, fans can expect the update to be preceded by a period of downtime.

Fortnite update 9.10 is likely to be taken offline for server maintenance at 9am UK time. Downtime is expected to end a few hours later at 11am BST.

And according to the early patch notes, the headline new feature is a Fortnite crossover with Michael Jordan and the NBA.

A new Fortnite teaser tells fans to drop in tomorrow (May 22), because "game recognize game".

Needless to say, the Fortnite update will also include a ton of bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, new items and changes.

Indeed, Fortnite developer Epic Games has released a full list of patch notes for the audio changes alone.

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainm...-Downtime-news

No one checked out the game chasers huh...

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The only thing Fortnite Save the World has ever done wrong, replace the "Placeholder" Music with the new crap. I really miss this stuff

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I really enjoyed that game but I just kind of quit playing it for some reason. Need to pick it up again.

I just started playing Life is Strange 2, I had this copy last December. I feel like some of the characters are kind of dull. Let me see if there will some progress as I continue.

lol EA calls Loot boxes "Surprise Mechanics" lol

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Just like pulling the lever on a slot machine is a surprise mechanic.

Their day of reckoning is coming. Been a long time coming tbh.

I did and I didn't care for the format of the show. it is the same as the toy hunter show. that channel has some really good content. I just dont like the American Pickers feel of the game chasers show.

Just finished Horizon Zero Dawn.

Dope ass game.

Played some Far Cry: New Dawn.

It's essentially just Far Cry 5 with an apocalypse texture pack, and lots of purple flowers. They reused 98% of Far Cry 5. They did improve a few things. Like if you're 5 minutes into a conversion with a NPC and they walk away for some reason, you don't have to restart the entire conversation, it picks up where you left off. No more radio towers to unlock areas, it just unlocks area as you explore, or you can earn/purchase maps. The guns are the same, just with some new apocalypse twists to them.

I mean, it's fun and all. But it's just a lazy rehash of Far Cry 5.

The appeal of the game chasers though is they are funny as ****, and it gets better as it goes, the first 10 episodes aren't as good as the rest.