The gaming diary

[phoenix1967]

A insane amount of Mass Effect.

[Tondog]

Bleach. Everyone with a DS really needs this game, no lie. Quickly becoming one of my favorite games of all time. It overtook Smash Brothers Melee as my favorite fighting game.

No. It's based on Bleach.

[Shimra]

If you are going to miss an amazing fighting game just because you can't overlook the fact that it is Bleach, which mind you doesn't really matter, then that's fine. Remember though, it's made by the godly Treasure.

Anyway, tons and tons and tons and tons of Tales of Phantasia. Also, Baten Kaitos Origins.

[phoenix1967]

More Mass Effect. I don't think I'm even 1/3rd through the game. My character is level 19 Vanguard. I stalled out on Noveria because I ran out of Medi-Gels by the time I got to the tower, so I'm taking on Feros instead. 

This game is much tougher than either of the KOTORs were on the default difficulty. Maybe it's because you can't just heal at will with a force power. Also, even if you died in KOTOR, you could still finish the fight (no pun) with the other 2 characters in your party.

[Shimra]

How long is the main story of ME supposed to be?

[phoenix1967]

^Just the main story is supposed to be around 30-40 hours from what I hear.

But exploring the other star systems and finding new quests, items, etc. is ridiculous fun!

[Tan]

^Just the main story is supposed to be around 30-40 hours from what I hear.

But exploring the other star systems and finding new quests, items, etc. is ridiculous fun!

I think for all quests done, main story, exploration you may get 40 hours on your first run through. A speed run through the main story only takes 4-5. The exploration is where the meat of the game is at. the length of the interactive storytelling depends more on how fast you read and if you fast-forward the conversations.

[Tondog]

Uncharted.

[James]

I started playing The Orange Box demo. It looks just like I would expect a PC game from three years ago to look. They should have done Episode 1 in the demo instead of Episode 2. I don't know how the story flows in Episode 1 so starting in Episode 2 doesn't mean anything to me. They must have assumed everyone had played Episode 1 by now and are ready to show the newish Episode 2.

[hXd]

I got Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles last night and started it. This game is SO FREAKIN HARD it's unbelievable.

[NES_Rules]

I got Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles last night and started it. This game is SO FREAKIN HARD it's unbelievable.

What are the controls like in that game?  Is it like RE4 or the older RE games?

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

Started playing Tribes: Vengeance, which is awesome. Also just tried Dues Ex, which after five minutes I already hate, and am currently installing Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault

[phoenix1967]

More Mass Effect.

[hXd]

I got Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles last night and started it. This game is SO FREAKIN HARD it's unbelievable.

What are the controls like in that game?  Is it like RE4 or the older RE games?

It's a rail shooter like Time Crisis, but it's done REALLY WELL. Your arms will get tired after holding the Zapper for some time, and there will be cursing and throwing your controller moments, but it's worth it. Especially if you're a fan of the series like I am.

[Shimra]

Bleach, Baten Kaitos Origins