Video Games

[elitespy]

Path of Exile named Gamespots top PC game of the year, which is well deserved in my opinion. It is really an excellent game.

PC Game of the Year 2013 Winner - Game of the Year 2013 - GameSpot

[elitespy]

A new Nintendo Direct tomorrow morning, I'm hoping for some good info on Super Smash Bros, and that Monolith Soft game.

Nintendo Direct - 12.18.2013

[venture]

PoE looks interesting. Very Diablo looking.

[elitespy]

PoE looks interesting. Very Diablo looking.

It's everything Diablo 3 was supposed to be. A lot of big Diablo fans are calling it the spiritual successor to Diablo 2. It's also completely free to play so that is nice.

[John1744]

Looking back for me this was the year of the Indie games. I think if I had to put together a top 10 list more than half of it would be indie/small budget games.

[elitespy]

Looking back for me this was the year of the Indie games. I think if I had to put together a top 10 list more than half of it would be indie/small budget games.

Yeah I can totally see that, there have been some really great indie games. Gone Home, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Outlast, and Path of Exile to name a few.

[Achilleslastand]

It's everything Diablo 3 was supposed to be. A lot of big Diablo fans are calling it the spiritual successor to Diablo 2. It's also completely free to play so that is nice.

I was just going to post this. POE was everything Diablo3 should have been and then some. The Indie/smaller game developers are making some of the better product although ive been playing a bit of Final Fantasy 14 lately and its pretty good.

[elitespy]

I was just going to post this. POE was everything Diablo3 should have been and then some. The Indie/smaller game developers are making some of the better product although ive been playing a bit of Final Fantasy 14 lately and its pretty good.

Yeah, if I didn't have to pay the 15 bucks a month I would probably try out FF14. It looks pretty good but my MMO of choice lately has been Guild Wars 2. My buddy bought me some WoW time to try and get me back into it but so far no dice... Though I do miss some good organized group dungeons.

[venture]

Yeah, if I didn't have to pay the 15 bucks a month I would probably try out FF14. It looks pretty good but my MMO of choice lately has been Guild Wars 2. My buddy bought me some WoW time to try and get me back into it but so far no dice... Though I do miss some good organized group dungeons.

I tried FF14 and really couldn't stay interested. I haven't tried GW2 yet...mainly because I don't have a lot of time right now trying to finish this programming degree before I'm 40. LOL

WOW is off an on with me. I started playing just before BC, took a break half way through Cata and then went back for the first part of MOP and just couldn't find the time. I did get 7 days to try out the Siege of Org raid and it was actually pretty good. I probably will resub once the world event starts for Warlords and for the first good chunk of it. To be honest though...I'm a complete lore geek for Warcraft since I've been playing the series since Orcs and Humans WAAAAAY back when.

I will say one thing though. I was never a DND guy at all, but I'm really enjoying Hearthstone. Doesn't hurt that it is free.

[elitespy]

I tried FF14 and really couldn't stay interested. I haven't tried GW2 yet...mainly because I don't have a lot of time right now trying to finish this programming degree before I'm 40. LOL

WOW is off an on with me. I started playing just before BC, took a break half way through Cata and then went back for the first part of MOP and just couldn't find the time. I did get 7 days to try out the Siege of Org raid and it was actually pretty good. I probably will resub once the world event starts for Warlords and for the first good chunk of it. To be honest though...I'm a complete lore geek for Warcraft since I've been playing the series since Orcs and Humans WAAAAAY back when.

I will say one thing though. I was never a DND guy at all, but I'm really enjoying Hearthstone. Doesn't hurt that it is free.

Yeah I started WoW really late in Cata, went from lvl 1 to raid ready in about 3 weeks and just burnt myself out within a few months. Went back to try the MoP expansion 10 day trial and had a good time with the monk so my buddy bought me 60 days. I've been trying to get back into it but there are just some other games (BF4) that are really taking most of my game time.

I wasn't huge into card games till I downloaded the free Pokemon card game as a joke with some buddies, it is actually a really fun game. Now I'm tryin to learn Magic: The Gathering and actively trying to get into the Hearthstone beta. My buddy just got into it and says it's awesome, but I just have to stick with "Might and Magic: Dual of Champions" for now.

[venture]

I so meant Magic not DND as well. LOL Anyway...

Yeah since you started in WOW so late you don't have that real connection to the older content. I honestly spent a lot of my time going back through the old BC raids because they just brought back so many good memories. I also have more of a connection with those characters since they were the primary cast in WC3.

[elitespy]

Yep, that is pretty much true. My first "official" mmo was Lord of the Rings:Online and I have that affection for that game that you have with WoW. I was there since the closed beta tests all the way through 2 expansions, but just couldn't play it anymore. Not that it was a bad game, I just was done with it. I still wish I could see some of the new expansions they are putting out, but that is just the Tolkien fan in me. It was awesome to be able to see all the places from the books and see some of those minor characters.

[kwhey]

oh no you didn't... -M

So sick of PC vs console wars. You like PC, others like consoles. Just STFU.

[elitespy]

So sick of PC vs console wars. You like PC, others like consoles. Just STFU.

Must be a peasant.

[G.Walker]

Halo! Halo! Halo!

[Martin]

So sick of PC vs console wars. You like PC, others like consoles. Just STFU.

[elitespy]

I didn't know I wanted Dynasty Warriors in my Zelda games, but now I think it might be pretty cool

Nintendo Announces Hyrule Warriors - IGN

[elitespy]

Well this is some good news for the master race, tired of all these crappy ports from lazy developers.

The Division on PC "Won't be a Port" - IGN

[elitespy]

Some great deals this year for the Steam Winter sale, if you haven't checked them out you should.

Welcome to Steam

[kelroy55]

Not about games but has anybody got a PS4 or new XBOX yet? How do you like it?

[venture]

Steam makes me poor. Lol

Don't forget about humble bundle. They have had some amazing deals lately.

[elitespy]

With the end of 2013 just around the corner anybody have top games of 2013??

My top games of the year would have to be (in to particular order)

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - WiiU

I sunk so many hours in this game with my buddies I would be embarrassed to tell you guys how much. It's a great game for people who like a challenge and love the carrot on a stick loot format. You can always upgrade something in that game. Here is a quick trailer for those who have never seen it.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Trailer - YouTube

Age of Empires 2: HD Edition

Now I know this is a re-release of an older game but man this brought back so many memories while playing it this year I had to add it to my list. With steam workshop integration and better online matchmaking it's had definitely been one of my favorite games of this year.
Age of Empires II HD Edition Trailer - YouTube

Outlast

One of the scariest games I have played. It is up there with Amnesia that is for sure. I have a certain phobia of insane asylums so I guess I was asking for it. Not going to give anything away here if you like horror games you have to try this one out.
How Scary is Outlast? - YouTube

Battlefield 4

I have been a Battlefield fan since Battlefield 1942 and I love this series. I was disappointed in BF3 but this new installment reminds me of BF2 and that is a very welcome change. Now I am a multiplayer only kind of guy so I couldn't tell you how the main storyline is but multiplayer is amazing. A lot of people have been having problems with the game, I haven't encountered any problems at all so it's been a very positive experience so far.
Battlefield 4 Paracel Storm - Multiplayer Trailer - BF4 Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer - GAMESCOM 2013 - YouTube

And finally Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

I know this is another remake but I was never fortunate enough to play this on the Gamecube. I have only just started this one and wow is it a great game, the look in HD is just great and everything runs silky smooth. The dungeons are fun, I really enjoy the sailing too. If you are a Zelda fan and haven't played this yet I would highly recommend it.

Zelda Wind Waker HD Trailer - E3 2013 - YouTube


Well that is the end of my list, if anybody else has some top games of the year feel free to share them.

[Achilleslastand]

I had high hopes for Rome 2 Total War which even after 8 patches still isn't worthy of some of the unfounded praise it has gotten. Other then that ive been playing Final Fantasy 14 as well as Neverwinter nights 2. Im looking forward to several titles in 2014 including Elder Scrolls Online and the Witcher 3.

[elitespy]

The Witcher 3 looks crazy, I am going to have to upgrade my PC for that one definitely. Neverwinter Nights 1 is probably one of my all time favorite RPG's. I loved that game so much, I might just go back and play through it again.

[venture]

ESO will never get out of beta at the rate they are going. LOL

I've liked what I have seen so far though in the few beta sessions I've been able to get in.

For me...most of my gaming is MMO focused but I have to say my more anticipated games for next year...

- Dragon Age III...hopefully BioWare gets their groove back with it.
- WOW: Warlords of Draenor... lore nerd so excited to peer back in time at some of the story that was kept to books.
- ESO... enjoy the Elder Scrolls series and Skyrim was one of my all time favorites. I expect it to be released the same time as Warlords. LOL

The Witcher games I tried to get into but for me, the player controls are just jacked up and aren't smooth at all. If I can't have a decently smooth control interface, I put the game away.