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#103
DVD Talk Limited Edition
And strangely enough, the testicle shots have even eased in their ferocity. Either that or Little Big Planet is a rather nice anesthetic.
#104
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Okay, I loaded up Age of Booty last night after a furious drum session on RB that left my right thigh in a permanent state of convulsion. I was already in pain and then the effin Go Go's popped up at the end of a four song mystery set. Bastards. Anyway.
Age of Booty...
I played through a couple of easy stages. At first it seems that the game requires absolutely no strategy... and then you realize it does require some strategy but not all that much. Upgrades to your ship during each level are minimal unless it expands later on. I don't see the single-player game having a ton of replay. The goals are different for each level, but not overly long -- making it a good candidate for a fifteen minute pick up and play session. DLC content expansion looks to be inevitable. Where this game becomes quite a bit of fun, however, is the online multiplayer. If you favor Pirates over Ninjas, I think you'll get at least $10 worth out of this game -- especially if you get a band of Pirates together. Otherwise, waiting for the inevitable sale is probably a better idea. AoB really just makes me wish that Sid Meier would step up with a new Pirates! game...
Age of Booty...
I played through a couple of easy stages. At first it seems that the game requires absolutely no strategy... and then you realize it does require some strategy but not all that much. Upgrades to your ship during each level are minimal unless it expands later on. I don't see the single-player game having a ton of replay. The goals are different for each level, but not overly long -- making it a good candidate for a fifteen minute pick up and play session. DLC content expansion looks to be inevitable. Where this game becomes quite a bit of fun, however, is the online multiplayer. If you favor Pirates over Ninjas, I think you'll get at least $10 worth out of this game -- especially if you get a band of Pirates together. Otherwise, waiting for the inevitable sale is probably a better idea. AoB really just makes me wish that Sid Meier would step up with a new Pirates! game...
#105
DVD Talk Godfather
Trophies revealed for Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer
October came and went without it's release, but the official Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer site now says 'Coming Soon,' and they released Trophy info:
Bronze:
01 Kettenfahrzeug destroyed: Complete the first world
02 Windgeist defeated: Complete the fourth world
03 Top Scorer: Reach a score of 2,000,000
04 Combo Mania: Complete an accumulated total of 3,000 chains
05 Master the Menace: Complete the second world on Rank "S"
06 Destroyer: Kill an accumulated total of 50,000 enemies
07 Hidden Passage: Collect at least four keys in each world
08 Fierce Fighter: Play for five minutes without losing any health
09 *** HIDDEN ***
Silver:
10 Ultimate Key Collector: Collect all 20 secret keys
11 *** HIDDEN ***
12 *** HIDDEN ***
Gold:
13 Galaxy Superstar: Reach ultimate rank 15: Galaxy Superstar
01 Kettenfahrzeug destroyed: Complete the first world
02 Windgeist defeated: Complete the fourth world
03 Top Scorer: Reach a score of 2,000,000
04 Combo Mania: Complete an accumulated total of 3,000 chains
05 Master the Menace: Complete the second world on Rank "S"
06 Destroyer: Kill an accumulated total of 50,000 enemies
07 Hidden Passage: Collect at least four keys in each world
08 Fierce Fighter: Play for five minutes without losing any health
09 *** HIDDEN ***
Silver:
10 Ultimate Key Collector: Collect all 20 secret keys
11 *** HIDDEN ***
12 *** HIDDEN ***
Gold:
13 Galaxy Superstar: Reach ultimate rank 15: Galaxy Superstar
#106
DVD Talk Reviewer
Anything you guys would like to see for $5 instead of $9.99 during PSN's potential Black Friday sale?
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#108
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#111
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I'd love to save $5 or $10 on Wipeout HD. I'd pick up Commando 3 if it were $5. Probably they'll mark down The Last Guy since I paid full price for that one. We'll see...
Thanks for the reminder though; I had totally forgot about the sale last year.
Thanks for the reminder though; I had totally forgot about the sale last year.
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Just posted this in the PS3 thread, but thought that it would be worth mentioning here, as well as a great deal in prep for the Friday sale.
If you have a Meijer near you, in their local ad is a coupon for 20% off PSN cards (as well as XBL cards) for Tuesday Nov 25th only. (found on CAG)
If you have a Meijer near you, in their local ad is a coupon for 20% off PSN cards (as well as XBL cards) for Tuesday Nov 25th only. (found on CAG)
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#113
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With Capcom's Street Fighter HD hitting right before Turkey Day, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if MM9 -- also available from the other download stores -- got a price break for Black Friday.
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I just paid full price a couple of days ago (didn't know about the expected sale/didn't see the thread) so I expect it to be one of the titles
#118
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Having never owned a Playstation until the PS3, I'd love to check out Wipeout, but $10 is my max on DLC content.
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I'll probably get Commando during the sale since I had a good time with the demo; would've also bought Echochrome, but I got it in a "trade" with another PSN user a few weeks ago.
#120
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I picked up Commando 3, Eden and echochrome. I'm digging Commando and what I have messed with in echochrome, but I don't know about Eden. A little more tedious than I realized. That count down timer ruins the experience, but I guess its a necessary evil for the gameplay. Again, this was my first 10 minutes with the game so I'm sure I will get the hang of it. Hate to complain about a $5 game anyway.
Just sucks that I have to wait until summer for the next $5 sale.
Just sucks that I have to wait until summer for the next $5 sale.
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Eden is NOT a relaxing game, imo. After you've played some of the harder levels, going back to the first ones might be relaxing...but overall it's very frustrating. I like it, but enjoy PJ Monsters much more (though they're nothing alike). So addicting...
Anyway - new $5 sale! Definitely getting The Last Guy now, but is Echochrome worth it?
Anyway - new $5 sale! Definitely getting The Last Guy now, but is Echochrome worth it?
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#123
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I'm finding it extremely frustrating and not my cup of tea at all. I should have spent more time with the demo before buying. I admire the art and sound, but the gameplay is infuriating. I constantly miss when it looks to me like my guy landed right on the limb or I slide right past the thing I'm trying to grab. It is going in my backlog for now. I have too much good to play to waste time with this. I'm loving echochrome and Commando 3 though so overall I'm very happy with the games I picked up.
#124
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I think I'm the only one that's been waiting on this game(pours one out for Pixy), but Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer will be hitting the PlayStation®Network on December 4th at a price of $9.99 only. Press Release
View the newest trailer
View the newest trailer
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#125
DVD Talk Hero
^ it might be worth checking out for that price, but I played it on the PC and found it to be tediously BORING - probably the slowest paced SHMUP I've ever played, and not slow-paced in a good way either. And while it initially looked nice, it really had no character or depth to how it looked and played - it felt really plastic. If they put up a demo, try that first.