OT: Video Game Thread: Part Two

[Fire Tortorella]

There’s a sale on the PS4 store, ratchet and clank is $15. I just can’t pull the trigger on it though. The one of the ps2 was such a good game, I just can’t though.

It was one of the free games for PS+ a couple of months ago.

It's on my backlog for sure.

 

[Lord Defect]

That was March 2018. I lapsed on ps+ during that time. I caved and bought it. LOVE this game.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I might do it. I might actually play COD tonight.

... I didn't.

Also, a lot of this is gibberish to me but for you nerds you'll enjoy it.

What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming

A superior balance of power and speed
Compared to the previous generation, Xbox Series X represents a superior balance of power and speed in console design, advancing on all technological fronts to delivering amazing, dynamic, living worlds and minimize any aspects that can take you out of the experience. Our job at Team Xbox is to give teams the tools they need to achieve their ambitions and tap into the console’s power with efficiency, a few of which we’re detailing today. Raw power is just part of the story:

• Next Generation Custom Processor: Xbox Series X is our most powerful console ever powered by our custom designed processor leveraging AMD’s latest Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures. Delivering four times the processing power of an Xbox One and enabling developers to leverage 12 TFLOPS of GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) performance – twice that of an Xbox One X and more than eight times the original Xbox One. Xbox Series X delivers a true generational leap in processing and graphics power with cutting edge techniques resulting in higher framerates, larger, more sophisticated game worlds, and an immersive experience unlike anything seen in console gaming.
• Variable Rate Shading (VRS): Our patented form of VRS empowers developers to more efficiently utilize the full power of the Xbox Series X. Rather than spending GPU cycles uniformly to every single pixel on the screen, they can prioritize individual effects on specific game characters or important environmental objects. This technique results in more stable frame rates and higher resolution, with no impact on the final image quality.
• Hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing: You can expect more dynamic and realistic environments powered by hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing – a first for console gaming. This means true-to-life lighting, accurate reflections and realistic acoustics in real time as you explore the game world.

Immersion in an instant
The next console generation will be defined by more playing and less waiting. And when play begins, we know many gamers demand ultra-low latency to be as immersed and precise as possible. To this end, the team analyzed every step between player and game, from controller to console to display, and asked how we could make it faster.

• SSD Storage: With our next-generation SSD, nearly every aspect of playing games is improved. Game worlds are larger, more dynamic and load in a flash and fast travel is just that – fast.
• Quick Resume: The new Quick Resume feature lets you continue multiple games from a suspended state almost instantly, returning you to where you were and what you were doing, without waiting through long loading screens.
• Dynamic Latency Input (DLI): We’re optimizing latency in the player-to-console pipeline starting with our Xbox Wireless Controller, which leverages our high bandwidth, proprietary wireless communication protocol when connected to the console. With Dynamic Latency Input (DLI), a new feature which synchronizes input immediately with what is displayed, controls are even more precise and responsive.
• HDMI 2.1 Innovation: We’ve partnered with the HDMI forum and TV manufacturers to enable the best gaming experience through features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). ALLM allows Xbox One and Xbox Series X to automatically set the connected display to its lowest latency mode. VRR synchronizes the display’s refresh rate to the game’s frame rate, maintaining smooth visuals without tearing. Ensuring minimal lag and the most responsive gaming experience.
• 120 fps Support: With support for up to 120 fps, Xbox Series X allows developers to exceed standard 60 fps output in favor of heightened realism or fast-paced action.

 

[Starat327]

... I didn't.

Also, a lot of this is gibberish to me but for you nerds you'll enjoy it.

What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming

Dont you just hire people to play games for you anyway? I probably bought WoW gold from your consortium a decade ago.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Dont you just hire people to play games for you anyway? I probably bought WoW gold from your consortium a decade ago.

Sheesh. That's it, just, Sheesh.

 

[Starat327]

Sheesh. That's it, just, Sheesh.

<3

 

[Danko]

Just found 150 in Gamestop gift cards, i barely play games anymore. I have a switch, and ps4. Only games i've been playing have been the new call of duty and nhl... any suggestions on games or consoles to buy with the gift cards?

 

[Lord Defect]

Just found 150 in Gamestop gift cards, i barely play games anymore. I have a switch, and ps4. Only games i've been playing have been the new call of duty and nhl... any suggestions on games or consoles to buy with the gift cards?

Legend of Zelda links awakening on switch, if it’s $30, I think it’s 60 if so pass.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Just found 150 in Gamestop gift cards, i barely play games anymore. I have a switch, and ps4. Only games i've been playing have been the new call of duty and nhl... any suggestions on games or consoles to buy with the gift cards?

Stash the gift cards away for a few more months and use them on the new systems.

 

[trostol]

started playing Reigns Game of Thrones...sort of a weird little card game where you have to make choices based on what you are dealt and can pretty much die if you do not manage right...

 

[Fire Tortorella]

So I'm going to get slaughtered for this most likely, but...

...just bought FF VII and FF X/X-2 since they're on sale on PSN. Always heard good things about them, and play a lot more single player games than I did in the past.

Only FF's I've played are XIII (never finished) and XV (finished). I think they're the two most hated games

 

[Lord Defect]

So I'm going to get slaughtered for this most likely, but...

...just bought FF VII and FF X/X-2 since they're on sale on PSN. Always heard good things about them, and play a lot more single player games than I did in the past.

Only FF's I've played are XIII (never finished) and XV (finished). I think they're the two most hated games

Guys, how do I add someone to my ignore list?

 

[Fire Tortorella]

Guys, how do I add someone to my ignore list?

I didn't say I LIKED them!

Although, to be honest, I think I liked FF XV more than most just because I had nothing else to compare it to or an idea of what a FF game "should" be.

 

[trostol]

two-point hospital is a pretty decent sim..can get a little hectic and some of the building sites are shaped strangely

 

[Rebels57]

The FF7 Remake Demo just went live!!

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I want to play it but not play it. I am going to do my best to wait and not know much else about it haha.

 

[Rebels57]

I want to play it but not play it. I am going to do my best to wait and not know much else about it haha.

Yeah I am torn between wanting complete surprise on April 10th to wanting to play the f*** out of the demo tonight.

 

[Fire Tortorella]

...and then there's me playing FF7 for the first time

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

When the nostalgia hits.

 

[kudymen]

The Simpsons Hit & Run, ohhh. I thought about playing it a few months ago

 

[Chinatown88]

The Simpsons Hit & Run, ohhh. I thought about playing it a few months ago

It's pretty fun. Lots of cool references to the show.

 

[kudymen]

It's pretty fun. Lots of cool references to the show.

I was like 14 or 15 when it was released. Absolutely perfect timing, I played it way way too much

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

It's a shame @Striiker never got to play PS2 in it's prime....

 

[BigToe]

When the nostalgia hits.

Midnight club used to make me cry.

 

[PhlthyRich]

When the nostalgia hits.

For me in no particular order:
SSX Tricky
NBA Street
Twisted Metal
God of War
Resident Evil Code Veronica
GTA

I had Xbox, but occasionally my older bro let me play the PS2.