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[Guest110920]

Originally Posted by Parttimehobbyist

I started the latest Wolfenstein game and Destiny 2 last night.

Wolfenstein seems very promising. Impressive graphics and seems like a very straightforward 1st person shooter with a great plot.

Destiny 2 picks up right after the first one. Pretty fun so far. Good graphics, easy to play, and I'm digging the soundtrack.

I think I’m just not cut out for Destiny2 (or really any console FPS). I get slaughtered almost instantly every time I try to play online.

[Parttimehobbyist]

Try playing the campaign first and when you git gud' start playing online!

[JdeHog]

Originally Posted by Parttimehobbyist

I've been busy playing "The Evil Within 2." Really great so far!

I haven't played either of those games; guess I'll have to get them when they go on sale.

[Guest110920]

Got my PS3 hooked back up. Why, you say? Because of the motion games that use the Playstation Move controllers. You can get some decent exercise with these. In Sports Champions, ping pong is decent for that and volleyball is too, but gladiator duel is excellent. You can use two Move controllers - one is your weapon, the other is your shield, and you are constantly striking or parrying with the weapon and raising the shield to deflect blows. I'm panting after 10-15 minutes of it. I also have a boxing game I haven't tried yet called The Fight that looks challenging, and I ordered UFC Personal Trainer to see if that's any good. There's another game called Kung Fu live that takes your picture and puts you inside a platform game where you have to punch and kick to fight through the levels, and it is very strenuous. The "Just Dance" games are a good workout too, though those are also available on PS4. All the ones I mentioned before are PS3 only. Nice to be putting the old console to some use and be getting exercise too.

[JdeHog]

Originally Posted by SpankyJ

Got my PS3 hooked back up. Why, you say? Because of the motion games that use the Playstation Move controllers. You can get some decent exercise with these. In Sports Champions, ping pong is decent for that and volleyball is too, but gladiator duel is excellent. You can use two Move controllers - one is your weapon, the other is your shield, and you are constantly striking or parrying with the weapon and raising the shield to deflect blows. I'm panting after 10-15 minutes of it. I also have a boxing game I haven't tried yet called The Fight that looks challenging, and I ordered UFC Personal Trainer to see if that's any good. There's another game called Kung Fu live that takes your picture and puts you inside a platform game where you have to punch and kick to fight through the levels, and it is very strenuous. The "Just Dance" games are a good workout too, though those are also available on PS4. All the ones I mentioned before are PS3 only. Nice to be putting the old console to some use and be getting exercise too.

I've thought about getting similar games for the Xbox Kinect, but I live in a second-floor apartment, so all the jumping around would get my neighbors knocking on my door. Maybe whenever I finally buy a house...

[Parttimehobbyist]

I've played those types of games on the Wii. The boxing game is my favorite. I was surprised how much of a work out the Wii Sports game gave me! Good stuff.

[Guest110920]

Originally Posted by Parttimehobbyist

I've played those types of games on the Wii. The boxing game is my favorite. I was surprised how much of a work out the Wii Sports game gave me! Good stuff.

Very true. Depends on the game, but I can get a solid workout from ping pong, and volleyball on Sports Champions and really be huffing and puffing from gladiator duel. I hear that the boxing game is similarly intense. Amazing how much easier it is for me to exercise when it’s “gameified” like that.

[JdeHog]

I've been itching to play a good puzzler for a awhile. Any recommendations?

[Parttimehobbyist]

Not sure if this would be a puzzle game, but I highly recommend the uncharted series. An adventure game with a great story, witty humor, lots of action and puzzles galore!

[JdeHog]

Originally Posted by Parttimehobbyist

Not sure if this would be a puzzle game, but I highly recommend the uncharted series. An adventure game with a great story, witty humor, lots of action and puzzles galore!

I played the first one years ago, and it still stands as one of the best games I've ever played. Only downside is that it's exclusive to PlayStation, and I have an XBox.

I was thinking more along the lines of Portal... Hm, maybe I should see if I can find it bundled with the sequel somewhere.

[Tex9401]

Farcry 5 just came out, anyone trying that out?

[Parttimehobbyist]

I haven't yet but I will after finishing evil within 2

[JdeHog]

Originally Posted by Tex9401

Farcry 5 just came out, anyone trying that out?

Not yet, but it's on my list of games to pick up whenever it goes on sale. The reviews are pretty promising so far.

[Parttimehobbyist]

Am I the only one excited to play the new open world Spider-Man game coming out late 2018? Looks amazing! Good thing I own a PS4 since it'll be a PS4 exclusive game.

[Guest110920]

Played all the way through Far Cry 5, absolutely loved it, like I have every Far Cry game. Although I would recommend backing up your game prior to the ending because you may absolutely hate the ending you get and wish you had made different choices. I know I did.



Currently playing the new God of War and IDK. It is obviously a great game with a lot going for it but I think I am just more of an open world kinda guy. Something about this GOW just isn't doing it for me.