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klb5090 · May 10, 2009, 01:08 AM

So now that is officially "summer" i'm looking for a few games to pick up until Modern Warfare 2/Bioshock2/ODST.
Preferably cheap games (not 50/60), anyone got any ideas...

Some Possibilities (chime in with

)
Burnout: Paradise
Lost Planet
Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty 5
DiRT

Stogieman · May 10, 2009, 01:52 AM

Doesn't Call of Duty 4 still sell for $50 new?

If I had to choose one from the list, it would be Burnout: Paradise City. I'm sure Dakar will agree with me on this one.

besson3c · May 10, 2009, 01:59 AM

When I read this thread I was thinking that "Summer Games" was out for the Xbox 360. I used to play Summer Games (i.e. olympic sports game) on the Commodore 64!

mattyb · May 11, 2009, 05:29 AM

Dunno what you like. On-line FPS ? Then CoD4 is the dogs bollox. I like it more than CoD5. I have played the single player CoD4 but for me its all about on-line. Hardcore Team Deathmatch FTW.

So, CoD4

And CoD5

Chimpmaster · May 11, 2009, 07:11 AM

I also used to play summer games on the c64 and thought this post was about something related

Dakar V · May 11, 2009, 10:44 AM

I'd have to recommend Burnout on pure cost (though have some cash ready for some of the premium DLC). I haven't played the CoDs but there's a reason 4 keeps hanging around the live activity charts. But is still runs $50, I think (crazy).

I just picked up Fable II for under $40 on Amazon, if you're into that.

olePigeon · May 11, 2009, 12:18 PM

Duke Nukem Forever

sek929 · May 11, 2009, 04:48 PM

I have to say, the Nazi Zombie mode of CoD5 is really, really entertaining.

mattyb · May 11, 2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

I just picked up Fable II for under $40 on Amazon, if you're into that.

I liked Fable 2 (never played the first one). Very similar to Fallout 3, but without the nuclear holocaust stuff. Not sure if thats clear or not, you'll see.

klb5090 · May 11, 2009, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar V

I just picked up Fable II for under $40 on Amazon, if you're into that.

Actually i was looking at this at work tonight, Let me know what the
"Unofficial official officially official unofficially Dakar XVIII review" is

Also it looks like i'm gonna pick up COD4, I can get it for under 40 bucks at work also.

klb5090 · May 11, 2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Duke Nukem Forever

More like Duke Nukem Never
We will see what the reviews say after 43 years of development (this game is like Chinese Democracy)

KCrosbie · May 12, 2009, 03:05 PM

Speaking of Modern Warfare 2, I saw a commercial last night during the Celtics/Magic NBA playoffs that showed a sneak peak of it. Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvha8Dz_G_E

Can't freakin' wait!

Off topic somewhat, here are some cool games that will hit the Wii this summer:

Punch-Out!
http://punchout.nintendo.com/

A new Contra game for WiiWare that plays similar to Contra III for the SNES! Old school!
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3174178

klb5090 · May 12, 2009, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by KCrosbie

Off topic somewhat, here are some cool games that will hit the Wii this summer:

Punch-Out!
http://punchout.nintendo.com/

A new Contra game for WiiWare that plays similar to Contra III for the SNES! Old school!
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3174178

Wii? hmm is that the crazy motion sensing system with the terrible and unrealistic sports games plus a pseudo fitness home gym based around a plastic stepping stool i keep hearing about?

Stogieman · May 12, 2009, 03:39 PM

"Yes, it's true. This man has no Wii"

Dakar V · May 12, 2009, 03:41 PM

Nice.

mattyb · May 13, 2009, 08:17 AM

Is KCrosbie an alias?

Dakar V · May 13, 2009, 09:12 AM

No, its his brother.

Dakar V · May 19, 2009, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by klb5090

"Unofficial official officially official unofficially Dakar XVIII review"

I'm nowhere close to done, but I'll give you the long and short of it.

I thin I came to this realization during my run on the original Fable, but essentially, this is the adult Zelda. However, the focus is less on puzzles and more on Maxis-like gameplay.

If you've played original Fable , expect more of the same (but then again, you can say this about Zelda, too). Everything, however, is deeper, including the very towns. I seem to remember hitting load screens constantly in the old one. They're less frequent here, mostly because each area (including the towns) is freakin' sprawling. Throw in a little GTA action with the Gargoyles and Silver Keys and its all good.

My only complaint is I accidentally aligned myself permanently with a faction not knowing about the permanence. It had been nice if they had stressed the impact of the decision before I did it. Also, the magic is a little different and I can't say I much like it.

klb5090 · May 19, 2009, 02:12 PM

hmmm...never played the original fable but "adult" zelda has me intrigued, this could be my next purchase

Dakar V · May 19, 2009, 02:15 PM

The dog is even akin to Navi, thought he replaces the rumble that would signal treasure to be near, more accurately.