Question for the gamers: I’ve never played any game at all on a box or my PC (unless you call Zuma a game), so what are the possibilities that I would even be able to learn how to play something like this?

Ever looked into World of Warcraft? The system specs aren’t high. I’ve hooked a couple of friends on it that ‘weren’t gamers’ and swore up and down that they never would be. Well that and Lord of the Rings Online.

Question for the gamers: I’ve never played any game at all on a box or my PC (unless you call Zuma a game), so what are the possibilities that I would even be able to learn how to play something like this?

Playing it is the easy part. Getting your system in shape to play it could be much tougher. ;)

Actually, shooters are pretty intuitive on a PC — we’ve all dealt with mouse controls — but console keypads often take some getting used to. On the other hand, as I noted, setting up a gaming PC is a lot harder than buying a console and attaching it to your HDTV.

Question for the gamers: I’ve never played any game at all on a box or my PC (unless you call Zuma a game), so what are the possibilities that I would even be able to learn how to play something like this?

I’ve been reading reviews about games everywhere, so I figured there HAS to be something to this. ???

Language, yes it’s in there and you feel the ugliness of it when you hear it. Now some may argue that it shouldn’t be in there at all and I would agree to some level but if it’s in there I’d rather it be ugly like this. Better this way then the casual use of foul language we see in every freakin film nowadays. The game is mature period, the violence or language isn’t for kiddies.

As for the politics, well I don’t think it really is anti-conservative or capitalism but more anti-anarchy. these are scientists and artists run amok with no societal morals to keep them from the more grotesque aspects of their experimentation. In fact it sounds more conservative then anything considering these are all “brilliant minds” separated from the constraints of 1950′s America, Russia or whatever Catholic nation views and values.

Least that’s how I see it.

I don’t work for these people, just think it’s a great deal and its worked for me.

-TJ

PS: Gamer tag is TimboJackson if anyone wants to hook-up.
(GOW, Rainbow 6:Vegas, NCAA 08, Madden 08, and of course HALO 2)

It’s about $150, the GTS is about $250. The X1950 is about 90% as fast as the 8800.

That was with the old, buggy drivers. The GTS 320 is much faster now, pretty much on par with the 640mb version.

My nerd quota for the day is full.

Thanks Bry

I just got Sanity’s Requiem this weekend, and have yet to play it, but I’ve heard really good things.

Bryan, bravo on this post. I love to find common interests with people I share politics with.

Speaking of the horror genre in video games, I still think that the Robbing the Cradle level of Thief: Deadly Shadows is the best. You have to break into an abandoned (and haunted) orphanage/insane asylum looking for information. It’s the scariest thing I have ever experienced.

Ha We on August 23, 2007 at 2:09 PM

You must have never played: System Shock 2 or F.E.A.R

World in Conflict looks like it might be good, strategy game wise. The demo is supposed to be released tomorrow.
Memnon on August 23, 2007 at 2:01 PM

I got to do the multiplayer BETA testing for that game, and it is pretty fun.

“The magic blue smoke that makes electronics work is escaping from my PC”

I am in tears from laughing so hard! Tears!

TheBigOldDog on August 23, 2007 at 11:37 AM

“For about half a second I sit there stunned. The first thought in my mind is “Holy F****** S***, that is the greatest effect I’ve ever seen. They should have given this game an 11.”

…ruined my keyboard.

I love the atmosphere from watching him play and the demo. It’s going to be a glorious week, rivalling the SP experience of The Darkness.

The 360, PS3, and Wii all are good systems, offering unique gaming experiences.

GamerTag is the same as my name here.

Voidseeker on August 23, 2007 at 2:49 PM

I’ve long ago come to grips with the fact that some of the most talented and creative people involved in the production of entertainment products are absolute political morons.

It does not interfere with my enjoyment of a good movie, tv show or game.

Incredible atmosphere and detail, but everything else…ugh. Even the plot twists seemed straight out of someone M Night Shamalan would write.

Alas; enjoy it.