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Title: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on October 21, 2020, 08:45:58 PM
So what are your gaming plans for the rest of 2020?

I snagged Star Wars Squadrons a few days ago which is enjoyable and giving me some old school X-Wing/Tie Fighter vibes. Story mode is alright but online is damn good.

Definite Purchases

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - duh
NHL '94 Rewind: whenever they make this available as a standalone for those that didn't preorder NHL 21 (dirty pool EA since the season doesn't start for another few months), I will buy it.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1&2: would've bought this weeks ago but wanted to fly an X-Wing instead.

Maybe a Purchase
Cyberpunk 2077: I haven't researched this too much but this feels like a game right in my wheelhouse.

Games to finish up in the next few months/playthrough again
Jedi Fallen Order: ...eventually
Ghost of Tsushima: New Game+ and customizable loadouts make this worth revisiting
Mortal Kombat 11: finished the main story, just need to get through Aftermath DLC
Call of Duty Modern Warfare: should finish up the main story. Of course by the time I get to online everyone will have moved on to Cold War lol


PS3
NCAA Football 14/College Hoops 2K8: sports fix. Graphics may seem dated but they still represent the sport well
Batman: Arkham Origins: never did finish the non-Rocksteady entry but the game seemed good.
XCOM: Time to give this strategy game a proper playthrough
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: BojackHorsefella on October 23, 2020, 06:00:56 PM
Hm, good question.

So, as far as new business goes:

Buy
Obtain a PS5 at some point.
Get Miles Morales.
Keeping an eye on Cyberpunk myself, definitely want to play it but will make sure it's not a bug-infested hellhole on launch.

Otherwise, not much PS5-wise yet, honestly.


Play
My PS4 backlog is insane from all the sales this year.


Action

I have all 3 rebooted Tomb Raiders, still haven't finished the first one.

Haven't finished God of War (the 4th one) yet.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag I've almost finished, however, I also own III, Origins and Odyssey, and who knows if I'll ever even play them since they're on my PS4 (unless I can move them to the PS5, considering they were digital downloads and not physical discs. Hope so!)

I'd like to at some point return to my RDR2 evil run, since I never completed it. Kind of still want to 100% it.

Still haven't completed the first Batman: Telltale Adventure game, plus I own the sequel.

Yakuza 0, bought it on sale for $7. Played about an hour. I liked it! Haven't touched since.

RPG
I got Persona 5 for Xmas, still haven't played a minute of it.

I suddenly own literally every Kingdom Hearts game, none of which I've ever played, although started the first one.

Have to finish the first Ni No Kuni game, would like to play the second at some point in my existence on this mortal plane.

Dragon Quest XI I bought at one point. Is it fun? Yes! Have I logged over 2 hours of playtime? I don't think so!

Final Fantasy X/X-II - I played through X for my second time ever, but am in the middle of X-II for over a year now?




The truth is, with the PS5, I should PROBABLY focus on multiplayer, since that's the majority of what I ACTUALLY play on PS4 now (my Madden co-op franchise, Apex Legends, Fall Guys, constantly, always Fall Guys, so much Fall Guys) and just ignore most AAA titles, especially since I use my Switch for single player games, but, we'll see how well that goes.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on October 24, 2020, 01:02:32 PM
On board with the new Spiderman, and yes to the PS5 at some point, maybe not as soon as I'd hoped, depending on what is available.
Never heard a word about Cyberpunk. What genre is it and more importantly, is it online only? If so, that's a no for me.

Buy
Spiderman
Cold War - I love this era, movies and games and books.
That should be it for my list sans any surprises

Play
I really need to get back to MLB. I want to get some years under my belt so I can tell th Angels to fuck off lol

Bo, you havent finished an evil RDR2 run yet, nor 100%? For some reason I was thinking you had completion.
That and Spiderman are the two I've 100%ed during the pandemic. Actually, my only two I think
Norm, how far along are you in Jedi Order? You like it?
I finished it and tried to get 100% but it just wasn't interesting enough for me. Fun game, but a one time play through is enough for me.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on October 24, 2020, 02:17:21 PM
Cyberpunk is single-player (not sure if there are multiplayer elements coming but this story mode is supposed to be off the charts) futuristic action RPG.

As for Fallen Order, not far, maybe chapter two. It's been so long since I fired it up I could start from the beginning and I wouldn't miss much. NBA 2K20 took up most of the gaming time last fall and winter lol.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on October 25, 2020, 01:24:59 AM
keep me posted on th cyberpunk thing then.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on October 29, 2020, 10:49:12 PM
So I looked up Cyberpunk and I think I would be interested.
However, I also discovered that Spiderman, Cold War and Cyberpunk are all released within 2 or 3 days of each other.
So in that case, I think Im going to opt for Spiderman since I feel like it will be a sure thing.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: rollntider on October 31, 2020, 12:49:46 PM
been debating getting a ps4 or going xbox series 1x the 3rd esquire...or whatever xbox is calling itself now days....
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on November 14, 2020, 02:53:11 PM
So Black Ops Cold War (no multiplayer for me) or Valhalla?
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on November 30, 2020, 04:24:12 PM
So, after more reading and discussing, I've opted out of Cold War and Valhalla.
one just doesnt seem good enough and the other wasnt really my bag to begin with and hear it isn't the greatest anyhow.
I looked in to a golf game because I've wanted to jump back in to that genre for some time, but again, seems like that sport just doesnt get enough attention. There are games that are promising, but not worth spending money on yet, to me.
Same with racing and certainly football.
I've wanted a football game since NCAA.
The last Madden I tried was 2009 and before that was 2005 I think, so I keep thinking it's been long enough that I'll be pleased with what will be new innovations for me, but it still just looks sad.
Plus, there seems to be a huge backlash against EA madden right now, so Im not going to positively contribute via purchasing that game.

Now, Im all the way down to Cyberpunk, then, apparently that's it until the next MLB...
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on November 30, 2020, 05:26:34 PM
PGA Tour 2K21 was released recently and I've seen decent things, look that up. Also on sale on PSN for another few hours.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on November 30, 2020, 11:37:42 PM
I looked it up, didnt like what I saw and read  :(
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on December 11, 2020, 03:14:46 PM
Soo, is Cyberpunk the be all end all it was hyped to be, or is it just another good game?
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on December 11, 2020, 03:21:01 PM
Don't know, I'm still trying to get through Miles Morales.  :D
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on December 11, 2020, 04:08:53 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on December 11, 2020, 03:21:01 PM
Don't know, I'm still trying to get through Miles Morales.  :D
honestly Im surprised you are that far in to your plans
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: BojackHorsefella on December 11, 2020, 04:47:31 PM
Seems like you said: a fine game, but not exactly groundbreaking or anything, based on what I'm reading online. I still want to play it, although all the talk about how bad it looks and performs on PS4 is just making it easier for me to wait to get it on PS5 (whenever I get a PS5, sometime in, I dunno, August next year maybe), rather than do the buy-on-PS4, free-PS5-upgrade thing.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on December 11, 2020, 05:53:40 PM
I was really looking forward to a game to play, but this doesnt seem to be it either as its just ok.
I know that makes me sound like a snobby gamer but hey...money is tight and I need bang for my buck
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: BojackHorsefella on December 11, 2020, 06:20:31 PM
Quote from: Crewe on December 11, 2020, 05:53:40 PM
I was really looking forward to a game to play, but this doesnt seem to be it either as its just ok.
I know that makes me sound like a snobby gamer but hey...money is tight and I need bang for my buck

I'm the same way, I typically don't buy games unless they go on sale, and am thus usually very late to the party, haha. There are exceptions, I bought RDR2 right away because, honestly, obviously it was going to be great, and got Marvel's Spider-Man as an xmas gift last year or whenever, but mostly I stick to sales.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on December 12, 2020, 12:22:17 PM
Those are the last two I bought as well, prior to Miles SM
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on December 12, 2020, 12:37:09 PM
I did snag THPS1&2 when it was on sale on PSN a couple weeks ago, so that was nice. Other than the PS VR getting dropped in my lap, I've pretty much stuck to my guns on games since I posted this thread.

Cyberpunk 2077 I'll probably wait until they patch up a little bit.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: bigbaldben on December 12, 2020, 01:56:19 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on December 12, 2020, 12:37:09 PM

Cyberpunk 2077 I'll probably wait until they patch up a little bit.

This, exactly.  I will likely wait until I get a PS5 now as well.  Any AAA games I get for PS4 now make the console sound like an airplane taking off for however long I play it.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on December 17, 2020, 10:53:14 PM
Now I'll really be waiting to pick up Cyberpunk until it's patched up a bit. Wow.

https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1339740228395921410

https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-removing-cyberpunk-2077-from-ps-store-will-offer-refunds-to-playstation-players-who-already-bought-it
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on December 18, 2020, 11:21:43 AM
lol this game is cursed
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: BojackHorsefella on December 31, 2020, 10:42:34 PM
I've been eyeing Squadrons, Crewe. Would be interested in your thoughts.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 01, 2021, 01:02:56 PM
just picked it up last night, Ill keep you posted.
Keep in mind, I suck at flying sims lol
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on January 01, 2021, 01:05:25 PM
*stares at first post, has had this game for two months*
Lol
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: BojackHorsefella on January 01, 2021, 02:24:42 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on January 01, 2021, 01:05:25 PM
*stares at first post, has had this game for two months*
Lol


My uh, memory didn't go back that far, hahaha.

I was thinking "I hope Crewe didn't review it in another thread and I've just forgotten." Getting old sucks.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 01, 2021, 04:17:14 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on January 01, 2021, 01:05:25 PM
*stares at first post, has had this game for two months*
Lol

lol such a norm thing[

quote author=BojackHorsefella link=topic=712.msg9382#msg9382 date=1609529082]
Quote from: TheNorm on January 01, 2021, 01:05:25 PM
*stares at first post, has had this game for two months*
Lol


My uh, memory didn't go back that far, hahaha.

I was thinking "I hope Crewe didn't review it in another thread and I've just forgotten." Getting old sucks.
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Or like the wisdom my mom dropped on me; getting old aint for wimps lol


Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 05, 2021, 02:55:45 PM
So Squadrons; I dont know yet. All I know is I get lost.
Im in the early tutorial sorta phase and you have to fly around and through structures and I can never see where I am or where I'm supposed to go. Once they just release you to dogfight, Im kinda ok because there's no real destination. I still died many times over because I cant shoot for shit as it turns out.

But back to the structures part, it's just hard for me to discern what I can and cant go through, like if there's a tunnel opening somewhere...think ala the Falcon in TFA, I can never find it and I get stuck in a corner just trying to grind my way out but I damage my ship too much and die. Then I have to start over lol

The actual flying? I suck at that too. Ill discover Im in a school of fighters but I'm flying upside down for some reason.  :o
Im hoping Ill get better at it, and yes, Im on the easiest difficulty too.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on January 05, 2021, 05:29:23 PM
If flight sims really aren't your thing there is definitely a steep learning curve with this game...but it's worth it IMO. Still need to try the VR stuff with it, I've read it's amazing although flying a TIE in VR has definitely exposed a design flaw for the Empire lol
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 07, 2021, 06:06:38 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on January 05, 2021, 05:29:23 PM
If flight sims really aren't your thing there is definitely a steep learning curve with this game...but it's worth it IMO. Still need to try the VR stuff with it, I've read it's amazing although flying a TIE in VR has definitely exposed a design flaw for the Empire lol

pray tell

I finally made it through the tutorial missions, I think, there might be more.
I have to get used to the controls, and the readouts. I remember some from the old PC games of yore, but it's better than it was so maybe there's hope for me.
Im on the easiest mode, but hey, it's all I can do, so...
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on January 07, 2021, 07:47:52 PM
You're flying in a big metal dome with just a window facing forward...how the hell you gonna figure out who's on your six lol

No wonder the Empire lost. Plus the Ties don't have shields either...so stupid.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: BojackHorsefella on January 07, 2021, 09:07:03 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on January 07, 2021, 07:47:52 PM
You're flying in a big metal dome with just a window facing forward...how the hell you gonna figure out who's on your six lol

No wonder the Empire lost. Plus the Ties don't have shields either...so stupid.

I've never understood the whole "TIEs sacrifice shields so they can go fast!" thing. A-Wings seem capable of doing both, for the small, underfunded Rebellion.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 07, 2021, 10:04:36 PM
Uhh how do you tell who's behind you in an x wing? This could be helpful lol
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: TheNorm on January 08, 2021, 03:03:28 AM
Quote from: Crewe on January 07, 2021, 10:04:36 PM
Uhh how do you tell who's behind you in an x wing? This could be helpful lol

Hold down either L3 or R3, it's been a minute-let's you scan around the cockpit.
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 08, 2021, 11:35:36 AM
ah so it'll be one of those things where I'll "fly where I look" lol
Title: Re: 2020 Gaming Plans
Post by: Crewe on January 25, 2021, 02:47:03 PM
Ive given Squadrons a little more time lately and while Im getting better, Im nowhere near competent lol
All that said, I like the game and it is certainly worth $25