New Games on the Horizon (the video game thread)

[CultBrennan59]

Word of advice, If you buy NCAA 2014, get it at Target. You buy it and a 12 pack of coke and get a $10 target gift card for free.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Built a new monster PC recently for about $1,200 ($1,400 with the monitor). GTX 770 GPU, I5-3570k, SSD for Windows. So as a result I canceled my pre-order for Xbox One. I was originally going to hold out but the main game I was getting it for, Dead Rising 3, was having huge frame rate problems this close to launch so I would rather wait and see instead of betting that everything will be fixed on day 1.



Also that Kinect having to be plugged in for the system to work creeped me out. I know it will likely not be a big deal but I still haven't heard a good reason why it needs to be plugged in for the system to work.

Will likely get it eventually but don't think I can justify a day 1 purchase. Ironically enough i think this video was the initial turning point that got me thinking about cancelling my preorder.

Fwiw, Dead Rising 2 had some insanely stupid bugs earlier this year on the 360. You had to limit the way in which you completed some tasks so as not to crash the game. Makes me wonder if the problem might lie more with the dev than the mfr in this case.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Fwiw, Dead Rising 2 had some insanely stupid bugs earlier this year on the 360. You had to limit the way in which you completed some tasks so as not to crash the game. Makes me wonder if the problem might lie more with the dev than the mfr in this case.

Agreed, and I believe eventually they can be corrected, however at this point I'm no longer willing to bet $560 that it will work correctly on day 1 especially after investing $1,200 in a new custom PC.

[DynamiteRave]

If anyones picking up NCAA 14 today, let me know how the gameplay is. IGN only gave it a 7.4 out of 10 so I'm a little reluctant to get it first day (plus I'm deadass broke) so I'm waiting a couple of weeks.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

If anyones picking up NCAA 14 today, let me know how the gameplay is. IGN only gave it a 7.4 out of 10 so I'm a little reluctant to get it first day (plus I'm deadass broke) so I'm waiting a couple of weeks.

I've been playing it since Friday, I like it a lot. It's nothing ground breaking but it's definitely an improvement over the last 2 years. I'd give it a solid 8/10. Is it worth a day 1 buy? Eh, if you're a big fan go ahead, otherwise it's probably a better value to pick up for $40 in couple of weeks.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've been playing it since Friday, I like it a lot. It's nothing ground breaking but it's definitely an improvement over the last 2 years. I'd give it a solid 8/10. Is it worth a day 1 buy? Eh, if you're a big fan go ahead, otherwise it's probably a better value to pick up for $40 in couple of weeks.

...How did you get it before today?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

...How did you get it before today?

EA season ticket

[mooby]

Just saw that GTA V gameplay video that came out today, goodness gracious that game looks amazing. I would link to it if I could but I'm at work and youtube is blocked, so just check it out whenever.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mooby

Just saw that GTA V gameplay video that came out today, goodness gracious that game looks amazing. I would link to it if I could but I'm at work and youtube is blocked, so just check it out whenever.

I love that Rockstar doesn't pump out new GTA games every year but damn, GTA IV was released in 2008. That's too damn long. I'm sure it will be well worth it though. Everything I've read about it sounds amazing.

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I love that Rockstar doesn't pump out new GTA games every year but damn, GTA IV was released in 2008. That's too damn long. I'm sure it will be well worth it though. Everything I've read about it sounds amazing.

Seriously. I've been hearing about this game for years already. GTA IV seems like a decade ago. I'm also surprised they're coming out with it now, seeing the new consoles have just been launched.

And thanks to recos on this board I played both Saints Row 2 and Saints Row 3, and never thought I'd say this but I enjoyed them more than GTA IV. Hope Rockstar spends less time on the cut scenes and cinematic effects, and more time on gameplay like San Andreas.

[NC_Skins]

NCAA not renewing contract with EA Sports video games - ESPN

No more NCAA football in its current form after NCAA Football 2014.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

NCAA not renewing contract with EA Sports video games - ESPN

No more NCAA football in its current form after NCAA Football 2014.

Big time bummer

[mredskins]

GTA 5 OFFICIAL GAMEPLAY HERE - GTA V Footage w/iRue399 - YouTube

There is a on-line part? WTF off the hook.

[mooby]

Steam Summer Sale started today for anyone interested. They got some good deals on there too.

[donofriose]

I hope 2k picks it up, though it seems unlikely because the NCAA does not want to give any of the money they make from the game to the players. I honestly think 2k makes the best sports games and its not even close. ESPN NFL 2K5 was so much better than madden.