Any Gamers Out There?

[Steven Kephart]

I personally love computer games (not too big on consoles though). The one I seem to be most adicted to is Roller Coaster Tycoon. I am very much looking forward to RCT3 at the end of this year.

Anyway, another series I have REALLY enjoyed is the Myst games. Sure they aren't full of shoot em' up fun. But what they lack in action, they make up for in beauty, cleverness, and storyline. I still haven't picked up the last offering, Uru. Mainly because of disapointed reviews. But I think I will now. I was just now finding out about the next installment; Myst IV Revelation. Apparently it won "best in show" at E3. Everyone is absolutely raving about the graphics incorporated in it. It sounds like they are making a bench mark in graphics, yet again.

But that's not to say I don't enjoy a good mindless bloodbath now and then either. My friends and I way overplayed the demo of UT2004. Unfortunately I moved away when the game was released, so I haven't played the full version multiplayer yet. The "first person" part was fun, but got way too hard in the end. This is even on the easiest setting. It's sad when my team mates are the one's beating the levels, and all I can do is try to keep up. But when my friends and I play multiplayer, we would kick the computers butts even when their difficulty is set to "Godlike" (and I wasn't the worst player).

Anyway, some of my other favorites are:
Any Tom Clancy game (Ghost Recon my favorite)
Halo (so much fun at lan games)
Knights of the old Republic (AWESOME game)
Starcraft (They really need to release it's sequel. But knowing Blizzard, it will take a LONG time)

Steven Kephart
Adire Audio

[DerrikW]

Halo rocks! Unlike you though I do all of my gaming on consoles. Will they look as good as a pc? NO! Sure as hell doesn't mean I'm not going to enjoy playing them though.

[Steven Kephart]

Oh definitely. And I admit that I have spent a lot of tmie on Goldeneye.

I think the big difference between PC and console is what your used to. Each has it's advantages, and game types it is best at. I prefer all the extra buttons available on the computer. I just never could get used to the analog controls of the PS2.

Steven Kephart
Adire Audio

[sandt38]

Mah puter's too old for gaming. I mean, it is pretty fast and has plenty of RAM, but I just don't have the video cards nessicary to do it, and frankly, I prefer console gaming. I am a PS2 head and will be buying myself an X-box soon. I like all kinds of games. The games I am currently in the middle of are:

Grand Theft Auto Vice City: I have beaten the game, but I was not at 100%. I restarted the game and have 1 core mission to go, I am just working on side missions, assets, and rampages.

ESPN NFL Football (2004): I am in my 5th year of the franchise with a perfect record . Managing money and getting/keeping quality players gets tough after 3 years though, and I fear I may lose my perfect streak next season.

Gran Turismo 3: Without a doubt the very best racing simulation ever. I am at 80 some odd percent right now, I just need a couple more endurance races and I am done with it.

[hobbes26]

I used to play Ghost Recon all the time - definitely one of my favourites... Too bad my comp overheats and crashes too much when playing it...

I've been wanting to try out the Myst games for a while now, just haven't picked it up... any one in particular that you'd recommend? Would I need to start from the first one?

[DerrikW]

My puter will probably work fine for some or alot of the games out there, there's also alot it won't play. I prefer the simpleness of just sticking in a disk and pushing the power button.

Theres just something about playing games like halo, max payne and the others, in dolby ex, on a 55 inch tv that always gets me going.

I can't wait til nov. when GT4 comes out, along with Metal Gear Solid. Oh yeah and halo 2, gheez, I better start saving up. lol

[Steven Kephart]

Originally posted by hobbes26@Jul 19 2004, 08:00 PM
I've been wanting to try out the Myst games for a while now, just haven't picked it up... any one in particular that you'd recommend? Would I need to start from the first one?

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I recomend Myst 3 Exile. It is an absolutely gorgeous game, and has a great story as well. But be warned, the puzzles can be VERY hard.

BTW, they say that Myst 4 will take up 3 DVD's, and will have over an hour of video for the game.

Steven Kephart
Adire Audio

[Honest Bob]

I have both a capable gaming computer and a PS2. GT3 is awesome! Neef for speed hot pursiute is better on the PC but dosent work with win 2k or XP. Vice city on the PC along with Battlefeild 1942 Desert Combat mod. Gun Bound, Descent 3, Army Men RTS along with a few others that I play with some friends online.

[sandt38]

Originally posted by DerrikW@Jul 19 2004, 04:59 PM

I can't wait til nov. when GT4 comes out,

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the previews I have seen look badass

[deyton]

I got 100% in GT3, and I just started over last week so I'm ready for GT4. I probably won't leave my house after GT4 is out...