[Favorite Multiplayer Game Modes]

Hey everyone! With so many multiplayer games out there offering various modes to play, I'm curious: what's your favorite game mode and why? Whether it's the intense action of Capture the Flag, the strategic depth of Domination, or the chaos of Battle Royale, share your thoughts!

[What's Your Favorite Video Game Genre]

What's your all-time favorite video game genre and why? Are you into the adrenaline rush of FPS games, the immersive storytelling of RPGs, or the strategic challenges of RTS?

[What's the Most Brutally Challenging Game You've Ever Played?]

What's the most challenging video game you've ever faced? Whether it's a classic or a recent release, we want to hear about the games that tested your skills, patience, and sanity. Dive into the discussion and let's see if we can discover some hidden gems or commiserate over shared struggles.

[Unexpected Gaming Delight: Name a Game You Initially Disliked But Grew to Love!]

On 4/4/2024 at 7:18 PM, HowHammerYou said:

When Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire first came out, I was massively disappointed in them. I considered them a massive downgrade from Gold/Silver/Crystal because they got rid of so many improvements those games had made, such as animated sprites and the day/night cycle. Also I thought a lot of the new pokemon designs were uninspired. But over the years, I came to realize that in their own way, those games were actually better than their predecessors, despite their flaws. Now the Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald gen is one of my favorite pokemon gens.

I loved Ruby and Sapphire from day one and I realized they'd abandoned some things but some of the Pokemon from that region were pretty cool such as Rayquaza, Groudon and Kyogre. I also liked the Regi Pokemon as well.

[How many controllers do you own altogether?]

On 4/5/2024 at 1:47 AM, PGen98 said:

I lost count a long time ago, I have 42 consoles and handhelds at this point, and multiple controllers for each console, so I've got at least 50, maybe 75 controllers?  They're all stored with their respective system, but it's chaos at times finding what you need.

75? You could open your own little arcade with that lol. That's way more controllers than I've ever used as a gamer since I was a kid

[Ever Tried Game Development?]

On 4/4/2024 at 7:23 PM, HowHammerYou said:

I'd like to, but I just don't have the time and won't for the forseeable future. Every time I get a really good game idea, though, I write it down on my computer.

Same here - I've done the same and some of them I've made into personal mods for Skyrim.

On 4/5/2024 at 1:45 AM, PGen98 said:

I've done some basic game programming, I was a Java programmer by trade, so I dabbled a little bit in video game coding just to see if I had a feel for it.  I found out I much prefer playing games to making them, lol.

I can imagine - the simplest mistake in videogame code and you'll have hours of work needed to fix that. I've modded quite a number of games and that's why I really respect game developers for the time and effort they put into making one.

[Have You Ever Had A Game You Couldn't Finish?]

On 4/4/2024 at 7:06 PM, HowHammerYou said:

Sekiro. I love the game, and I want to finish it eventually, but I can't even scratch the first boss. It has to to with the combat being rythm based, and I'm not very good at rythm games.

It's kind of technical like other Souls games from Fromsoftware games. You have to really stay focused and be ready to roll or dodge - Your defensive game has to be on point.

[The Prequels]

I think a prequel to the original Shinobi game on PS2 would be nice. There were a few characters in that story that had background stories which needed expansion.

[Remakes/Remasters You Want To See.]

On 4/4/2024 at 2:45 PM, HowHammerYou said:

Just thought of another one while I was on the main menu of the Kingdom Hearts 1.5 remaster: I'd love to see a remake of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. So far it's the only full Roxas game in the series, but it's sadly trapped on the DS with bad framerates, clunky controls, and low-quality models and textures. I may have sworn off S-E products following them horribly botching the FFVII remake, but if they remade Days properly, I'd buy it.

Another game I'd like to be remade is the original Ratchet & Clank game. I loved the Hoverboard racing mini-game in particular - you could do some pretty cool tricks.

[Share a Song From the Album You're Listening to Right Now]

 

[What songs do you never get sick of?]

 

[1 word song titles]

 

[Songs you just can't stop listening to]

 

[What are you listening to right now?]

 

[Songs You Remember From Your Childhood]

 

[Epic Moments in Anime]

 

[Last movie watched?]

The conjuring (2013) - 8.5/10

[Last Game Played]

Got into some Helldivers 2 with some gaming friends earlier and we had a great session. Playing a game like this with competent teammates is a must in order to be successful in missions.

[What the Golf? - Anyone play it?]

No - I've never played this game before. However, I've played "Golf With Your Friends" and it's actually a fun game to play with others.

[Winter Survival -]

It looks amazing and the movement of the animals look very realistic. The plot is unoriginal but I'll check this out on Steam.

[Gray Zone Warfare - 23 min of gameplay]

I mean, it's a very good-looking game and all that but I haven't seen anything that really differentiates it from the rest of the FPS on the market. Also, the NPCs in-game look so robotic and stiff. Also, the AI for the enemies is very mediocre. I'm not sure I'd get this.

[Desolatium - First person graphic adventure]

I do kind of like the art direction of this game but the story sounds very cliche. Then again, I don't know what I was expecting in 2024 - all a majority of game developers seem to care about is graphical detail and nothing else.

[Top 30 Most Difficult Video Games of All Time]

On 4/2/2024 at 6:39 PM, Ravenfreak said:

It seems that these people never played The Lion King on the Genesis/SNES nor Earthworm Jim 2 on the Genesis/SNES. I still have yet to beat either game because I keep getting stuck in certain levels. In The Lion King, I barely ever made it past the stampede level, whereas in Earthworm Jim 2 I get stuck on the Flying King level. I also think Mega Man and Bass is more difficult than Mega Man 9. Heck I woulds say Mega Man 11 is more difficult than Mega Man 9! I've been wanting to get that Shinobi game, all the Shinobi games aren't easy btw. I never beat The Revenge of Shinobi because it's very difficult, same with Shadow Dancer. (Shadow Dancer is more like the first Shinobi game from the Arcade/Master System.)

You should try some of the Crash Bandicoot levels like High Road - I've never played a level in any videogame that has stressed me quite like that one. It's one of the main reasons I don't want to play the remasters, lol.

[South Park: Snow Days, what do you think?]

On 4/2/2024 at 2:38 PM, Rain Dew said:

I really like the game but think it’s way too short. It’s interesting in how they decided to change things up from the look of the characters to the fighting system. They also made it so people can play together online. 
I would totally recommend this game but be warned that it is a lot shorter than the other games. I finished it in 2 days. 

I enjoyed it as I grew up watching South Park. I did like the story and it definitely captured the essence of the South Park series. It actually felt like I was playing through an episode of South Park.

[Share Your Achilles' Heel in Gaming]

We all have those games or genres that just seem to have our number, no matter how hard we try. Whether it's platformers, MOBAs, or even a classic like chess, there's always that one thing that trips us up. So, what's your gaming Achilles' heel? Share your struggles, frustrations, and maybe even some tips for overcoming them.