The Video Game Thread

[Lutonio]

I picked up Mike Tyson's Punch Out again this week. One of my all-time favorite games!! Kids today have no idea how tough games were back in the day. Haha

Check out this YouTube series I found a while back. It’s long, so maybe put it on in the background while you’re working on something else.

The tricks people find with speed runs are insane. Stuff like finding out that if you time your punch to an exact frame it does x5 damage for whatever unknown reason.

This Punch Out one is one of the best videos.

 

[Reality]

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

 

[Cowpolk]

Only 3 video games I ever really liked were Super Mario Brothers Transylvania and Legend of Zelda

 

[Corso]

I saw this story and all I can say is wow. What's crazy is they are making so much money and Fortnite is so popular that I don't think this really changes that much for them. It's hard to wrap my brain around the money that is involved with these games.

What do you think about what's going on with Dwarf Fortress right now?
I'm just in love with it and I was a fan before, but their success story right now...
So deserved.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

What do you think about what's going on with Dwarf Fortress right now?
I'm just in love with it and I was a fan before, but their success story right now...
So deserved.

Steam holiday sale starts tomorrow so maybe it will be on sale. Never played it, ever. Looks like it may have a steep learning curve.

 

[Juggernaut]

GIVEAWAY: Lego Builder’s Journey on PC from Epic Games 'til 10am Thursday.

 

[Juggernaut]

GIVEAWAY: Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics on PC from Epic 'til 10 am Fri.

 

[SlammedZero]

GIVEAWAY: Lego Builder’s Journey on PC from Epic Games 'til 10am Thursday.

Just looked this up. Looks interesting and has me a bit intrigued.

 

[Jammer]

GIVEAWAY: Wolfenstein: The New Order on PC from Epic 'til 10am Wednesday.

I really liked playing that game. In fact, I've enjoyed playing them all, even the very first one way back in the day.

 

[SlammedZero]

I really liked playing that game. In fact, I've enjoyed playing them all, even the very first one way back in the day.

First one is an all-time classic. I remember staying up late playing that game back in the day. There are times I miss the days of simple gaming like that.

Between Wolfenstein and Doom, I have some good gaming memories. They actually have the old Doom games on Xbox Gamepass.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

First one is an all-time classic. I remember staying up late playing that game back in the day. There are times I miss the days of simple gaming like that.

Between Wolfenstein and Doom, I have some good gaming memories. They actually have the old Doom games on Xbox Gamepass.

Those days of "simple gaming" were because we were 15 years or so younger. A lot of the time i used to have to invest in Video Games seems more scarce the older i get

 

[SlammedZero]

Today is the 25th anniversary of Gran Turismo. Crazy. That game left a huge impression on me as a kid. I'll never forget playing that game, comparing what races and licenses you completed with your friends, being introduced to JDM cars, fascinating levels of car customizing, and learning how to drive your favorite vehicles with the simulator style driving mechanics. The graphics, while very primitive by today's standards, were really amazing for their day. It has to be one of the most influential racing games ever made. Twenty five years ago..............it blows my mind where the time goes anymore.

I'll have to fire up GT7 today just to honor the franchise.

 

[Doomsday]

My Xbox one finally bit the dust a few weeks ago so I gave in and bought an Xbox X Series console. I like that they left the home screen layouts the same, it makes it really easy to navigate around and the Quick Resume feature is really nice.

It is a good time of the year to pick up some cheap games, I got a few sports games like Fifa, F1, and NHL, plus got this one for 10 bucks. Not usually a big fan of superhero or sci-fi games but I am addicted to it already. A great mix of action and platform action. With it snowing outside and me off work, have a feeling I am going to be spending the next few days on the couch playing.

 

[Juggernaut]

GIVEAWAY: Encased on PC from Epic until 10 am Saturday. It is a tactical RPG.

 

[Juggernaut]

Just looked this up. Looks interesting and has me a bit intrigued.

It's a puzzle game similar to Lara Croft Go or Hitman Go and good reviews too.

I really liked playing that game. In fact, I've enjoyed playing them all, even the very first one way back in the day.

I couldn't agree more. Wolfenstein 3D was my favorite. Probably my first FPS.

First one is an all-time classic. I remember staying up late playing that game back in the day. There are times I miss the days of simple gaming like that.

Between Wolfenstein and Doom, I have some good gaming memories. They actually have the old Doom games on Xbox Gamepass.

Same. id Software created most of my first PC games. Them and 3D Realms.

 

[Juggernaut]

GIVEAWAY: DRM-free Greak: Memories of Azur at GOG.com until Monday 8am.

 

[Juggernaut]

GIVEAWAY: Metro: Last Light Redux on PC from Epic 'til 10 am Christmas Day.

 

[Juggernaut]

GIVEAWAY: Death Stranding on PC from Epic Games Store until 10am Monday.

 

[Zordon]

So I bought ER for PS5. After I finish Ragnarok this week I'll play that. I was wondering will I be lost without playing the other Dark Souls/Bloodbourne/Sekiro games first? Should I go back and play one of them before starting ER?