Also, if there's a UT2K4 clan in the works I'll gladly go buy the game and join you guys. Intercontinental clans are tough to pull off though. Think of the ping you Aussies would have on an east coast server and vice versa.

Just call me 'Bravus LPB'

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Originally posted by Wanderer:
We should just all play Soldat damnit. Free, small install and brutally fast paced action!

I agree, it rockz. And it doesn't have high requirments.

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Originally posted by lithos:
I'm playing my guitar.

One day, hsuan, HB and will unite to form the ultimate UT team.

ph3@r t3h 5n1p3r r1f|3.

Ok - but I get to be the cannon fodder

Just kidding, but cover fire will be welcome.

"Hmmm, so what would the clan name be?

WGB?
Pirate Ninjas?
Meat Cowboys? "

Mean Old Men ?

I was playing WoW a while ago but decided not to renew my subscription. I had other things to do... like work my way through Half Life 2 - beautifully paced so far.

I also play the odd game of ice hockey on xbox.

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Originally posted by klik:

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Originally posted by anarchocyclist:
Too much BZFlag of course.

same

My new favorite server is LouMan's Lasermania: CTF with a big square map and TONS of laser flags. It rewards group strategy, and is nowhere near as anarchic as tybox.

You can often find me there between 10PM and midnight.

Did some game shopping this weekend:

Finally got my own copy of Psychonauts for Xbox (had been playing it at work and putting off getting my own copy). I'm only about a third into the game. I like it a lot though. While it's not totally 'revolutionary' or whatever, I think it's a great action/platformer. There's a really solid art direction and level design that makes for a great gaming experience. Since the meat of the gameplay takes place inside people's minds there's a lot of little themed jokes that crack me up. The controls and the camera are pretty tight and psionic powers that you learn to use while inside minds are fun.

I also picked up Shadow of the Colossus for PS2. Basically this game kicks ass. Shadow is the spiritual successor to Sony's internally developed, 2001 sleeper ICO (which also kicked my ass, in a good way). I've been following the development of this game since the first teaser trailer was released and I enjoyed playing the demo several times at E3 back in May. It's nice to finally have it at home and enjoy it at my own pace. Although some of the controls take some getting used to and the graphics aren't technically mind blowing, the art style, subtle story telling, and incredible atmosphere that made ICO such a unique experience have all carried over in spades for Shadow.

Lastly, I grabbed a used copy of Yager (8 bucks) for Xbox. I've been meaning to pick this one up when I could find it used for cheap. I'm a fan of arcady air combat games and the fan reviews of this were top notch. It's a straight forward sci-fi flight combat game with a slant to arcade style controls vs. sim controls. There's a generic sci-fi/soap opera story line that I'm actually getting a kick out of and the music and graphics are solidly on par with what you should expect from the Xbox. It fits that niche for when I want an action packed, arcade style, eye candy, diversion.

Played a bit more Quake 4.
The story has a nice twist after a while...

[spoiler]

The Strogg capture your character and process him into one of them.
There's a little ride, where they cut your arms and legs, replace them with mechanic parts. Then they cut holes in your chest, coat you in metal and process your brain.
You're saved by the marines at the last second... so you have new capabilities, but still fight alongside your squad.

It doesn't change much for now, but it's a nice experience.

After reading its Wired review, I'd like to try shadow of the Colossus... but I don't have a PS2.
Bah...


The new Civilization (IV ?) is out.
As usual, I'll try it... lose a few hours on it, and then delete it.
All that, waiting for Rise of Legend.

I saw a commercial for something called "Spartan Warrior" or something like it. Looked hella cool, but it's not out for PC (and if it was i probably wouldn't be able to run it anyway).

Anyway, GTA San Andreas is growing on me, i'm starting to enjoy it more.

Playing old school "Soldiers: Heroes of WW2" and I fucking hate it!*

*because I always get killed.

Got a copy of a PSP version of "GTA:Liberty City Stories" just for working at R*

Can't play it though since I don't have a PSP. Aw, crap.

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Originally posted by Crash:
Playing old school "Soldiers: Heroes of WW2" and I fucking hate it!*

*because I always get killed.

Got a copy of a PSP version of "GTA:Liberty City Stories" just for working at R*

Can't play it though since I don't have a PSP. Aw, crap.

I smell Sony viral marketing scam.

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Got a copy of a PSP version of "GTA:Liberty City Stories" just for working at R*

Can't play it though since I don't have a PSP. Aw, crap.

Who said you could leave your cage code monkey!

:: cracks whip :::

No PSP for you!

Me and a buddy recently played the hell out of X-Men Legends 2. I loved both the first and second incarnations of this game. I mean, playing X-Men in an RPGesque format just rocks. Plus you can be Jean Grey and pick up bad guys with the power of [creepy voice]your brain[/creepy voice] and bash them into walls. The secret character unlock is neat (Deadpool), though I don't know what, exactly, that has to do with the X-Men. I recommend this game.

Also playing NCAA 2006 football... basically because I'm stupid. I'm not stupid in the normal "run-Forest-run" sense, but in the masochistic "I'd-like-to-buy-this-game-every-year" sense. It's still good though. New features include a career following mode (which is way harder than it sounds) and some in-season recruiting. It's a good game, as always.

Damn Windows XP. Damn you!!!! I'm not playing shit. My PC is so old, it can't do anythign except whine and piss all over the floor.

Trying to get it to run Half Life, the original, but it freaks out and keeps asking me for the CD.

Not that I really want to run Half Life, just trying to test out a new monitor...

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Originally posted by ArkanGL:
After reading its Wired review, I'd like to try shadow of the Colossus... but I don't have a PS2.
Bah...

Game looks sweet. Wish I had time (I still need to finish Xenosaga and FFX and X.2! And those games are over a year old!)

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Shadow is an awesome experience. It's a very simple premise but it's well excecuted.

I play Tetris every day.

HL2 was wonderful, although the ending was a tad easy.