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    Help picking a game

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by FatManChan, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. FatManChan

    FatManChan Notebook Evangelist

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    So for christmas I found out I'm getting $40 worth of gift cards to gamestop

    What do you guys suggest for games?
    I was looking at Mass Effect 2 when it comes out but would have to play through the first. Empire Total War looks promising too
     
    FatManChan, Dec 20, 2009
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  2. Ramzii

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    What kinda games did you like playing in the past?
    Im currently playing Fallout 3, never played any of the series before.. and im diggin the Story!
     
    Ramzii, Dec 20, 2009
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  3. FatManChan

    FatManChan Notebook Evangelist

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    Beat Fallout 3 already. I like just about anything. RTS FPS MMO RPG you name it. Except puzzle games
     
    FatManChan, Dec 20, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

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    A list of what you already have would help. ;)
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 20, 2009
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  5. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You should play the first Mass Effect as well. It's very good. Other games I can recommend off the top of my head:

    - Command & Conquer 3
    - Company of Heroes + Opposing Fronts expansion
    - Splinter Cell - Chaos Theory and Double Agent
    - Bioshock
    - Crysis
    - Assassin's Creed (and 2, due in Q1 2010)
    - Half-Life 2 (plus all the episodes)
     
    Bog, Dec 21, 2009
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  6. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Borderlands.
     
    Ripfire, Dec 21, 2009
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  7. JabbadaGriffin

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    call of duty?
     
    JabbadaGriffin, Dec 21, 2009
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  8. ryo1000

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    if you are interested in Empire Total War, you can wait a couple of months for Napoleon Total War, which comes out in Feb 2010 and costs 40 bucks
     
    ryo1000, Dec 21, 2009
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    You could try Civilization:Colonization, TBS games can be surprisingly worthwhile if you can get into them.
     
    Harleyquin07, Dec 21, 2009
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  10. LaptopNut

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    Arkham Asylum (completed it) but Assassins Creed 2 is what I am really waiting for. I would suggest GTA IV (my fav game) but it doesn't like Dual Core very much, although OC might be ok.
     
    LaptopNut, Dec 21, 2009
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  11. sean473

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    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare and Modern warfare 2 are good choices... Need for speed shift looks good too...
     
    sean473, Dec 21, 2009
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  12. Partizan

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    Id definitly go with as creed 2, since it has rpg elements in it like upgrading your armour, weapons, your mansion and city, it should last you a long time. And its o so brutal...lovely.
     
    Partizan, Dec 21, 2009
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  13. Mr cookie

    Mr cookie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Orange box :)

    Hl2
    Hl2 Ep1
    Hl2 Ep2
    Team Fortress 2
    Portal

    All amazing games honestly, it's only 15 Euro's here in aswell (The Netherlands :/)
     
    Mr cookie, Dec 21, 2009
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  14. FatManChan

    FatManChan Notebook Evangelist

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    Good suggestions, thanks. Games I already own are:
    All CODs
    CoH(and expansions)
    DOW 1+2(plus expansions)
    C&C3(nod is a pain to play as)
    Assassin's Creed
    Orange Box
    D0D:S
    CS:S
     
    FatManChan, Dec 21, 2009
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  15. OGLoc

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    You already have Assassin's Creed 1, then get 2. It was a HUGE step up, definitely worth the buck.
     
    OGLoc, Dec 21, 2009
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  16. FatManChan

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    Sounds like a plan. Though I'm also looking at Mass Effect 2 after I finish the first one
     
    FatManChan, Dec 21, 2009
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