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[KillerDark]

Xenoblade had fun combat, great sense of exploration and a decent story (I only got like 80 hours in so I can't speak to all of it). It was definitely on the best JRPG's in quite awhile. The environments were really cool too, just was a shame it was on the Wii.

 

[Phatmac]

Surprised by the lack of knowledge for Twin Peaks in the Beastcast. Also, knowing all of them don't really care for Destiny is great.

 

[StudsMcKewl]

Damn after watching that Farcry 5 trailer I am all aboard that hype train.

 

[LiK]

Surprised by the lack of knowledge for Twin Peaks in the Beastcast. Also, knowing all of them don't really care for Destiny is great.

Twin Peaks is in my pile of shame. I'm gonna need to watch it soon with all the Season 3 hype.

 

[Hindl]

Maybe it's because I played the 3DS version but I didn't really get the love for it?

That definitely would've affected things, but it's a long-ass JRPG. The story, world, and and music is incredible but you have to invest a bit of time to get to that stuff. And if you don't enjoy the combat, which I can totally see people not liking, you probably won't get very far in the game. I dunno what your specific issues with the game are though.

 

[Aselith]

Hahah, if they went with that angle I would find it totally believable. I just want them to do something besides "Eh, Montana's big, don't worry about it." Wouldn't take more than a couple lines of exposition.

I'm sure they will find a way to justify the feds not being involved. It will undoubtedly be thin but they'll have something to cover it.

 

[Death Metalist]

I'm still lying down after 2 months.

That was some Kojima ass MIND fuckery. I'm impressed at how different route C(

Spoiler

it's also fucking ruthless, story and gameplay wise

) is, it's like a sequel within a game. But... (SPOILERS)

Spoiler

WHAT'S THIS WITH EVERYONE DYING? PASCAL? THE CHILDREN? PODS HAVING FEELINGS? THE END CREDITS WITH THE ENCOURAGING MESSAGES?HOWS LIFE GOING TO BE AFTER THIS MESS? CONSCIOUSNESS? FREE WILL? DID I JUST FIGHT THE DEVELOPERS FOR A BETTER ENDING? WHAT WAS THE ENTIRE POINT OF EVERYTHING? ITS A NEVER ENDING CYCLE EOFWJGRUEHHOIEGRH

I deleted my save to help the others.

 

[Phatmac]

Twin Peaks is in my pile of shame. I'm gonna need to watch it soon with all the Season 3 hype.

Enjoy it! Don't get too anxious about catching up. The first season is something special.

 

[Antiwhippy]

That was some Kojima ass MIND fuckery. I'm impressed at how different route C(

Spoiler

it's also fucking ruthless, story and gameplay wise

) is, it's like a sequel within a game. But... (SPOILERS)

Spoiler

WHAT'S THIS WITH EVERYONE DYING? PASCAL? THE CHILDREN? PODS HAVING FEELINGS? THE END CREDITS WITH THE ENCOURAGING MESSAGES?HOWS LIFE GOING TO BE AFTER THIS MESS? CONSCIOUSNESS? FREE WILL? WHAT WAS THE ENTIRE POINT OF EVERYTHING? ITS A NEVER ENDING CYCLE EOFWJGRUEHHOIEGRH

I deleted my save to help the others.

Like the pods said.

Spoiler

Only you can find your own meaning in this meaningless world.

It's something you have to take for yourself.

It's actually kinda funny how my No. 1 goty and No. 2 goty shared a pretty similar message in WILDLY different ways.

Also ehhhhhhh.

I'm going to disagree with the kojima-ass mindfuckery because this is way better than anything kojima ever did.

 

[Curufinwe]

On the Vanquish stream they thought a modern console port was unlikely but I hope they're wrong about that.

 

[Hindl]

But this is yet another example of the Feds getting involved...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajneeshpuram

This town in Oregon was taken over by a cult in the 1980s and it took over 3 years for them to be removed, despite multiple local and state authorities attempting to remove them by any means necessary. It isn't that crazy

 

[Ashby]

Enjoy it! Don't get too anxious about catching up. The first season is something special.

I think the universal "Season 2 is terrible" position is bs personally. It's a YMMV thing, I personally didn't really have any issues with it. It's not Season 1 there's a lot of good stuff there and I didn't find any of it to be a slog to get through. Just got to embrace the wackiness.

 

[Death Metalist]

Like the pods said.

Spoiler

Only you can find your own meaning in this meaningless world.

It's something you have to take for yourself.

It's actually kinda funny how my No. 1 goty and No. 2 goty shared a pretty similar message in WILDLY different ways.

Also ehhhhhhh.

I'm going to disagree with the kojima-ass mindfuckery because this is way better than anything kojima ever did.

I say that because it reminded me of the tiny details and mindfuckery stuff he usually does in his games(especially MGS2). I will have to say though that the execution in such things in Nier Automata is like ON POINT across the entire game. Top 5 GOTY game for sure.

 

[Antiwhippy]

That definitely would've affected things, but it's a long-ass JRPG. The story, world, and and music is incredible but you have to invest a bit of time to get to that stuff. And if you don't enjoy the combat, which I can totally see people not liking, you probably won't get very far in the game. I dunno what your specific issues with the game are though.

I can't remember specifics, just that it didn't really hook me.

Who knows. It's been a long ass time so maybe a revisit will change my opinions.

I do remember not liking the aesthetic though, but just in that JRPG fantasy-jumble way.

 

[Hindl]

I can't remember specifics, just that it didn't really hook me.

Who knows. It's been a long ass time so maybe a revisit will change my opinions.

I do remember not liking the aesthetic though, but just in that JRPG fantasy-jumble way.

Yeah that's fair. Some of the environments look great, but it was a game on the Wii, and then 3DS. The character models were so bad they were charming in a way, but they were legitimately PS1/N64 level models. So I could see it turning people off. And the fantasy-jumble is likely to stay with Xenoblade 2. And given that it's a JRPG you can probably guess where the end of the game goes to, but it still does it in a pretty cool way

 

[Meguro]

I'm so happy that lots of people like Automata and that it's selling way above expectations.
As someone who's been following Taro and his team throughout the years and has gotten attached to pretty much everything they made, it's great to see new folk get into something they made.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Yeah that's fair. Some of the environments look great, but it was a game on the Wii, and then 3DS. The character models were so bad they were charming in a way, but they were legitimately PS1/N64 level models. So I could see it turning people off. And the fantasy-jumble is likely to stay with Xenoblade 2. And given that it's a JRPG you can probably guess where the end of the game goes to, but it still does it in a pretty cool way

I think the graphics looked really great for 3DS, but I separate aesthetics from pure graphical power.

Like I love the aesthetics of nier automata, but realise that it isn't exactly a graphical powerhouse.

 

[JamboGT]

Now that the trailer is out I can say how annoying it was listening to the Bombcast then that dude wrote in talking about Far Cry 5!

Glad the reception is positive!

 

[Antiwhippy]

Now that the trailer is out I can say how annoying it was listening to the Bombcast then that dude wrote in talking about Far Cry 5!

Glad the reception is positive!

Part of the FC5 team?

 

[Phatmac]

I think the universal "Season 2 is terrible" position is bs personally. It's a YMMV thing, I personally didn't really have any issues with it. It's not Season 1 there's a lot of good stuff there and I didn't find any of it to be a slog to get through. Just got to embrace the wackiness.

Season is 2 alright, but it's evident after Lynch left that the story went to shit. FWWM is amazing so watch the movie too.

 

[Ashby]

Season is 2 alright, but it's evident after Lynch left that the story went to shit. FWWM is amazing so watch the movie too.

Disagree but I seem to be in the minority on that these days.

 

[Phatmac]

Disagree but I seem to be in the minority on that these days.

Its controversial for sure. I just felt a deep connection to Larua's story so exploring it in the movie was memorable to me.

 

[Salarians]

I liked FWWM more after a second viewing

Kiefer was also great

 

[Curufinwe]

Being able to kill a bunch of Don't Tread On Me yanks in FC5 is very appealing to me.

 

[JamboGT]

Part of the FC5 team?

Yeah, not the main studio though, work in one of the supporting ones.

 

[Kaizer]

Season is 2 alright, but it's evident after Lynch left that the story went to shit. FWWM is amazing so watch the movie too.

I started watching FWWM this past weekend and that opening 40 minutes...............yeah. Pretty much anything that happens before Laura enters the story was mostly incomprehensible for me. David Bowie's scene made completely no sense, probably the most confused I've been watching Twin Peaks thus far. Laura's story & character remain super interesting though.

 

[hiphoptherobot]

I think the universal "Season 2 is terrible" position is bs personally. It's a YMMV thing, I personally didn't really have any issues with it. It's not Season 1 there's a lot of good stuff there and I didn't find any of it to be a slog to get through. Just got to embrace the wackiness.

I agree. I really like he wacky nature of season 2. I am surprised at the amount of hate it gets. Also, I really want Vinny to watch Twin Peaks and delve deep into the lore.

 

[Santar]

Looking forward to Force Unleashed on todays episode of Bring your B Game.
Even though I wouldn't call it a B game. It was a pretty huge deal when it released, a lot of hype surrounding it. Even talks of Starkiller in a new Star Wars movie , all sorts of stuff.

 

[Ashby]

I started watching FWWM this past weekend and that opening 40 minutes...............yeah. Pretty much anything that happens before Laura enters the story was mostly incomprehensible for me. David Bowie's scene made completely no sense, probably the most confused I've been watching Twin Peaks thus far. Laura's story & character remain super interesting though.

The David Bowie scene is not just one of the most confusing scenes in Twin Peaks but in all of cinema history. It's astounding in its incomprehensibility.

 

[Hindl]

Living in Boston, I agree with the Beastcast. The layout of the roads here is absolutely atrocious

 

[Phatmac]

I started watching FWWM this past weekend and that opening 40 minutes...............yeah. Pretty much anything that happens before Laura enters the story was mostly incomprehensible for me. David Bowie's scene made completely no sense, probably the most confused I've been watching Twin Peaks thus far. Laura's story & character remain super interesting though.

That scene was supposed to make sense, but a lot of scenes were removed from the movie. I'd recommend any TP fans watch this video to understand the appeal of FWWM: https://youtu.be/Bd1bbjXCfyY

 

[PurpleMoustache]

Twin Peaks is in my pile of shame. I'm gonna need to watch it soon with all the Season 3 hype.

Keep in mind that you NEED to see EVERY episode of the show, AS WELL as the movie, to make any part of season 3 make a lick of sense.

Dan is likely so fucking confused by what he saw.

 

[LiK]

Keep in mind that you NEED to see EVERY episode of the show, AS WELL as the movie, to make any part of season 3 make a lick of sense.

Dan is likely so fucking confused by what he saw.

There's a movie too? didn't even know that existed. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

105 episodes in, and I still expect to hear a voiceover telling me about "how fresh our hops are" whenever the Beastcast music kicks in. It screams American macrobrewery, "Drink responsibly." commercial to me every time.


I'm not a Twin Peaks fanatic or anything, but I watched it for the first time last year and, while there were definitely a few episodes in season 2 that were snoozers, I thought the season was overall enjoyable.

 

[hamchan]

While half of season 2 of Twin Peaks is pretty poop, that finale is like the best thing that has ever been on TV.

 

[LiK]

While half of season 2 of Twin Peaks is pretty poop, that finale is like the best thing that has ever been on TV.

I trust you all because of your avy. I'll check it out. Would be weird to skip an entire season anyway.

 

[Death Metalist]

Yeah, not the main studio though, work in one of the supporting ones.

That's cool. Super interested in the setting, looking forward to it.

I trust you all because of your avy. I'll check it out. Would be weird to skip an entire season anyway.

 

[DanLongman]

Dog, there was almost a federal cap of 25GB/month a few years ago here in Canada. I get 4 MB/s tops from the best services on a good day.

I can't handle 10MB gifs

I mean, I can, but eventually.

one (the only maybe?) good thing about Saskatchewan is our Cell data/fiber internet is amazing (as long as you live in regina or saskatoon) yay SaskTel

 

[Antiwhippy]

Rime looks like a game I'll really enjoy.

Too bad I have to wait for the switch version.

 

[QFNS]

There's a movie too? didn't even know that existed. Thanks for the tip.

I think the Movie explains a lot more about what is going on than the original show ever did. Even though it's a prequel, learning about Laura is central to what happens in the show. You should DEFINITELY watch it.

 

[Ashby]

I think the Movie explains a lot more about what is going on than the original show ever did. Even though it's a prequel, learning about Laura is central to what happens in the show. You should DEFINITELY watch it.

I mean, not really? If you pay attention to the show any details that FWWM has feels like a Greatest Hits album consisting entirely of songs you've already heard. I swear the only new information I learned was that

Spoiler

Renault was lying about Laura liking to be tied up, he did it against her will and that Leland knocked him out, not Leo

 

[Antiwhippy]

I think there can be an argument that if platinum went all the way like space marine and eliminated a cover mechanic all together vanquish would be a much better game, or at least a much better understood game.

Also then you can make a multiplayer that's like a arena combat game like virtual on.

 

[ThanksVision]

Twin Peaks guide

maaaan this kinda stuff is super lame to me. I'm not a fan of s2 of twin peaks overall, but I hate that these graphics disallow people from making up their own mind. "these are the episodes you're gonna HATE!"

 

[PurpleMoustache]

maaaan this kinda stuff is super lame to me. I'm not a fan of s2 of twin peaks overall, but I hate that these graphics disallow people from making up their own mind. "these are the episodes you're gonna HATE!"

I mean, I saw the whole show blind without seeing that guide and it lines up with my experience.

 

[InaudibleWhispa]

maaaan this kinda stuff is super lame to me. I'm not a fan of s2 of twin peaks overall, but I hate that these graphics disallow people from making up their own mind. "these are the episodes you're gonna HATE!"

If anyone's own opinion is influenced by a jpeg that's on them. No harm in warning people about a quality dip consensus (even Lynch won't give up an opportunity to tell you how much he hates those episodes). If I'm binge watching a show and it enters a rough patch I'll typically Google to see when or if it gets good again. Plus there's solid reasons for it to go downhill at that exact point. It lost its momentum and direction given the events surrounding the mystery in episode 9 and Lynch stopped working on it (til the finale).

 

[Diprosalic]

45% less Ben and 70% more Abby please

 

[J_Viper]

Now I feel bad for talking smack about Vanquish

Apparently the PC version has a bug where damage is increased at higher frame-rates. Which explains why Sam is dying so quickly.

 

[Antiwhippy]

The rate what games you've finished thread made me realise that I'm fucking terrible at finishing games lol.

 

[phanphare]

its Friday morning so let's do this: there's way too much meat on those sandwiches. its just stupid

eat half, take half home

it's perfect

actually the only negative is that their rye bread isn't all that great

 

[daveo42]

Abby getting bonus points for having a Vita and then losing them to Destiny.

The rate what games you've finished thread made me realise that I'm fucking terrible at finishing games lol.

I'm surprised I've finished 4 games this year that take easily more than 20 hours to beat.