Game Releases: Aug - Oct '09

[schild]

I worry that my 8800gtx won't pull off Borderlands, thinking about PS3 for it.  Unsure.   

I'm pretty sure my 8800GT is going to run Borderlands just fine, unless you're an anti-aliasing whore, I just can't see it being a big stresser on a graphics card. Gearbox generally doesn't push the limits on games.

I'll probably have to upgrade for Dragon Age on the PC though just because Bioware is terrible at optimization.

[Velorath]

Fuck-all until October, then my wallet cries out in agony - Alpha Protocol, Uncharted 2, Borderlands, Forza 3 LE and Tekken 6.  Ouch.

Just wait until the first half of next year.  That'll be even worse.

[Moaner]

I'll pick up Borderlands if it runs on a 8800gtx, otherwise I'll stick to DCSS and DiabloII.  My big purchase this holiday season is this.  Fucking /drool.

[jth]

Good thing I postponed my 5 week "summer vacation" to September/October

Dissidia, OFP: Dragon Rising, Alpha Protocol, Uncharted 2 and Borderlands look promising enough to be put on shopping list, plus perhaps Dragon Age whenever it gets released. I'm not sure yet about Demon's Souls since I have the Asian version, but most probably I'll get the US version as well at some point (or an European version, if that will happen sooner).

Oh, and there's also this, which was not on the list:

9/22

Katamari Forever (PS3)

[Hoax]

That reminds me, I'll get Demon Souls and/or Marvel if people here are playing it and I've got the funds.

[Slyfeind]

Dragon Age needs to stop taking so long. I wants a new fantasy world for explorin'. Soon!

First Post Ever

This is so inoccuous as a first post, that it is IMO outstanding!

[ezrast]

And I thought my 6+ months of lurk time before posting was long. That bastard's been at it for over three years!

[Tige]

I'm pretty sure my 8800GT is going to run Borderlands just fine, unless you're an anti-aliasing whore, I just can't see it being a big stresser on a graphics card. Gearbox generally doesn't push the limits on games.

Just out of curiosity, why would you not just get the ps3 version?


Hoax,

I'll definitely be getting Mini Ninjas, may even put up a biif.  With the upcoming monsoon of releases hopefully biffs will become more common to help sort through them.  Of course I've been meaning to put up a Aquanaut's Holiday biff for months.

[schild]

Just out of curiosity, why would you not just get the ps3 version?

I like being able to aim.

[Tige]

I like being able to aim.

Details, details.

Uncharted and Killzone2 weren't that difficult so here's hoping that borderlands won't be that sensitive without the mouse.

[NiX]

"Weren't that difficult"

Good argument. I bet you tell the ladies that half an erection is just as good as full one.

[Azazel]

Do you find that issue comes up (!) very often? 
I'd never have thought of it, myself.

But yes, Thumbstick FPS aiming can die in a car fire.

[Hayduke]

If the local splitscreen is really fun I could see Borderlands being good for consoles, but yeah I'm sticking to the PC version.

Does everyone just expect the PS3 version of Dragon Age to be awful?

[schild]

I like being able to aim.

Details, details.

Uncharted and Killzone2 weren't that difficult so here's hoping that borderlands won't be that sensitive without the mouse.

Uncharted was a third person shooter.

Killzone 2 was not very good.

[Velorath]

Does everyone just expect the PS3 version of Dragon Age to be awful?

Anyone who wants to mess around with the tool set is going to get the PC version anyway.

[Ingmar]

Does everyone just expect the PS3 version of Dragon Age to be awful?

Anyone who wants to mess around with the tool set is going to get the PC version anyway.

That and the PS3 is probably the least-owned of the major systems, even here.

[Bunk]

Dragon Age at PAX 09 - "Remember that cool game we showed you last year? Well, we're here to hype it again!"

[Hindenburg]

Hrm, Borderlands has an absolutely terrific cover.

[schild]

Holy shit.

[Hawkbit]

I looked earlier but couldn't find system specs.  Anyone seen them for Borderlands PC?

[Hayduke]

Heh that's gorgeous.

[Tige]

Reading through the 1c forums for IL-2 Birds of Prey has me rethinking making this a release day purchase.  This post in particular made by one of the 1c staff admits a couple of known inaccuracies which are no big deal but he eludes to other issues that will have to be fixed in the "future".  You would think 1c would have IL-2 down to a science by now.

[Yegolev]

I'd like that cover as a poster, even.

[Velorath]

Looks like more retailers are offering up unique in-game items for Dragon Age pre-orders, so it isn't just Gamestop now.  That means I can feel free to pre-order from Amazon now.  Also, Bioware put up a picture of the collector's edition and more details.


And yes, that Borderlands cover is awesome.

[Sky]

The Stone Prisoner can be purchased seperately.

[jakonovski]

But yes, Thumbstick FPS aiming can die in a car fire.

I relish it. With fava beans and a nice glass of Chianti. Phbhtbhtbhtp.

[schild]

Stupid collector's editons always IGNORE one class, at minimum. And items always seem like they'd make the game easier.

This time, they ignore the ROGUE.

/snarl

Whatever. I'm still ordering from Gamestop. This game is likely to get more than one playthrough, and frankly - well -

The Memory Ring - Allows your character to accumulate experience points at an accelerated rate and level up more efficiently.

That's the item worth having. Hell, the feral charm adds health regen. I don't even care if these bonuses are minor. Bastards.

[Velorath]

Stupid collector's editons always IGNORE one class, at minimum. And items always seem like they'd make the game easier.

This time, they ignore the ROGUE.

/snarl

Whatever. I'm still ordering from Gamestop. This game is likely to get more than one playthrough, and frankly - well -

The Memory Ring - Allows your character to accumulate experience points at an accelerated rate and level up more efficiently.

That's the item worth having. Hell, the feral charm adds health regen. I don't even care if these bonuses are minor. Bastards.

All preorders get the Memory Ring supposedly.  It's the second item that's exclusive to each retailer.

Amazon - Lion Paw Boots - adds to armor, dodge, and evading missiles.
EA Store - Band of Fire - Adds to Stamina, fire resist, and spirit resist.
Gamecrazy - Guildmasters Belt - Increase monetary gain, adds to Cunning, and increase chance to dodge attacks.
Direct 2 Drive - Dalish Ring - Increased effectiveness of healing effects, subtract damage from darkspawn attacks, and increase combat health regeneration.

All digital copies come with the Warden's Keep DLC to make up for not getting a metal case and the cloth map.

The Stone Prisoner can be purchased seperately.

Bioware's community manager is also saying in the forums that the regular version of the game gets Shale and the Mass Effect 2 armor as well.  It only needs to be purchased separately if you buy a used copy of the game.

[Brogarn]

All preorders get the Memory Ring supposedly.  It's the second item that's exclusive to each retailer.

Amazon - Lion Paw Boots - adds to armor, dodge, and evading missiles.
EA Store - Band of Fire - Adds to Stamina, fire resist, and spirit resist.
Gamecrazy - Guildmasters Belt - Increase monetary gain, adds to Cunning, and increase chance to dodge attacks.
Direct 2 Drive - Dalish Ring - Increased effectiveness of healing effects, subtract damage from darkspawn attacks, and increase combat health regeneration.

I JUST sent you a PM about the Amazon offer then finished reading this thread. The failure; Its me. 

[Velorath]

It's appreciated regardless.

[Tige]

In the 2009 "WTF Were They Thinking" competition, 1C offers up this post as their entry in which they confirm a rumor that no German cockpits will be shipping with the game. 

Scratch IL-2 Birds of Prey off the list.