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    i need a game to play

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by snowboardpunk, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. snowboardpunk

    snowboardpunk Notebook Consultant

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    well i need a game to play but i havent played much before. if possible i want to spend under 30 for the game but the cheaper the better. there are some cheap games on newegg, but i have no idea which games are fun. i want it to be an online game possible.

    some games i have played before are runescape,maplestory,4story, korean fps game(online), and im trying out guild wars rite now the trial version. i havent played much games but thats about it

    i would also like something that my xps1530 can handle it has a t8300, 4 gigs of ram, and a 128MB NVIDIA 8400M GS graphics card.
     
  2. sonoritygenius

    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    I didnt see you include WoW (World of Warcraft) check it out :D
     
  3. snowboardpunk

    snowboardpunk Notebook Consultant

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    yeah but it cost 20 to buy then u got to pay monthly and i dont want it to take over my life lol...
     
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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  5. snowboardpunk

    snowboardpunk Notebook Consultant

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    lol i never said i played alot of it.... plus it was like 5 years ago
     
  6. unknown555525

    unknown555525 rawr

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    Go try out some game demos and see what YOU like.
    Here's a list of a few game demos, http://nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_demos.html

    There's also some free games you can get if you'd like to try something new,
    Such as trackmania nations forever, a free online racing game with a track editor. Most tracks are complicated and sort of puzzle-like, the objective is usually just to see if you can actually finish the tracks before everyone else, and get the best time. That link is here- http://store.steampowered.com/app/11020/ (requires installing STEAM)

    This link- http://www.steampowered.com/nvidia/ will get you the full version of Half life 2 deathmatch, and a few optional demos.
     
  7. Hualsay

    Hualsay Notebook Evangelist

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    Play Left 4 Dead :D
     
  8. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Tell us what type of game you want to play

    Racing, FPS, RTS, MMO, etc.
    that way you'll get better recommendations
     
  9. snowboardpunk

    snowboardpunk Notebook Consultant

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    hmmm i was thinking of fps but i havent played a real fps before the one i played was split between two teams 8 vs 8 at most and then kill each other, it was a really small area...so yeah.
    mmo would be decent too or like mmorpg or rpg i guess something on the lines of that. i dont like racing unless its going to be an awesome game. and then i have no idea wat rts is...

    and thx for those demos ill check those out wen i have time
     
  10. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    yeah i suggest l4d but you'll have to find it on sale again for it to be under 30
     
  11. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Command & Conquer : Red Alert 3 im running it on the same card and i have it at 1280x720 all medium except shadows at 25-30fps
     
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    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    CoD4 is a good FPS to start out with

    Play the [short] single player campaign to get the hang of the game.
    Then get addicted to the multiplayer mode to get your money's worth :D :D
     
  13. CrAzYsIm

    CrAzYsIm Notebook Evangelist

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    I would recommend The orange box. You get HL2, Episode 1, Episode 2, Portal and Team Fortress to play online. Ive seen the PC version go for as low as 19.99 for all those games
     
  14. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    Orange Box for single player.

    UT3 for multiplayer!
     
  15. snowboardpunk

    snowboardpunk Notebook Consultant

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    wats ut3? yeah after i try out some demos i mite go for cod4 or fallout 3. never heard of command and conquer either

    also anyone know any good mmorpg games? except wow...
     
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    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    http://www.unrealtournament3.com/

    my honest opinion: unless you like everything as slow as a turtle..
    Unreal Tournament is the best multiplayer FPS game for everyone.
     
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    saurbraten is an interesting fps... and its free so you might as well have it
    its definitely not slow as a turtle
    and it has a very interesting in game and multiplayer editor

    as far as mmorpgs im surprised no one has suggested silkroad. give it a try.
     
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    tayzor Notebook Enthusiast

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    play DOTA, it great game, it a mod game from warcraft3,

    only downside, you need to buy the battlechest inorder to play
     
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    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Love this game !!!!!!

    Weapons and pace are awesome
    Killer LAN game (good multiplayer, better than single player)
     
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    tayzor Notebook Enthusiast

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    are you guys talking about games with good graphics? lol or any game that is fun?

    anyone tried, eveonline.com

    great game, aswcome graphics
     
  21. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    he he..dota isn't for "i need a game to play" type of pplz.
    it takes at least 1 month just to gasp all the concepts of DotA
    and that's with someone there to help you.

    anyone new will get bashed to hell by other player :p


    UT was never meant to be a single player game :p
    it's all about multiplayer...16+ ppl and CARNAGE!!!
     
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    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    That's true, but some people have slow internet and with bots on GOD mode you don't stand a chance ;)
     
  23. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    i do, believe me :D

    i play UT since its release.

    i used to play it on average difficulty.
    one day out of curiosity played a godlike mode game
    and quit after 5 mins concluding that
    godlike difficulty is for Gods ONLY..no human can ever beat them.

    after a few months..there i was..completing UT on Godlike difficulty :p
     
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Play The Typing of the Dead.

    I just came across it the other day and its great and productive.
     
  25. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Awesome

    When I played, I'd see an enemy (or not) and bang
    Press enter to respawn :D :D

    Even if I got a shot in, the would just fly out of the way ;)

    Must install it again
     
  26. Zenica

    Zenica InterArmaEnimSilentLeges

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    I need a game to play as well...

    I am on a 1st person shooter kick...finished Call Of Duty Modern Warfare
    and World At War, both great games. Mass Effect was fantastic, Dead Space
    Crysis and Left 4 Dead ann finished.

    Suggestions?
     
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    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Try an older FPS like Quake 4 or Doom 3
    I'm playing Quake 4 and while the graphics look a little outdats, it's still demanding
    I can't play it at 1280x800 @ultra settings with 8xAA, I only 15-22frames :eek: :eek: