And its like Rayman 2, but with even better graphics (Rayman 2 was a very good looking game, on PC anyway) and better gameplay. And now I can actually play a Rayman game with analog control (thanks to my new gamepad)... it is a lot better than digital... there were some frusterating parts of playing Rayman 2 on a d-pad, I will admit. Analog is nice... and the graphics on PC are even nicer. :) Bottom line? If you like Rayman games you'll like it... I really, really liked Rayman 2, so I'm definitely looking forward to this one. When I get it eventually I'll probably get the PC one because it will be cheaper (PC games don't stay at $50 long unless they are REALLY big, and many start lower than that...) and have the best graphics.

Oh... they've got the demo at Fileplanet ( http://www.fileplanet.com ) . Try it... if you have a good PC. The game needs one... :)

There is only one problem with the demo, really-- you can't change the controls. At least its set up for keyboard and gamepad... but the gamepad controls aren't mentioned in the game. You've got to just guess. Also, the camera control axis (mapped to the mouse) isn't by default on the second analog stick, and you can't change it, so with a gamepad you can't change the camera without using the mouse... I expect the full version will fix this problem, but its here in the demo.

::monks singing:: HALOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HALOOOOOOOO MOST OVERRATED GAME OF THIS GENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN ::monks singing::

The most fun game this generation and so far the best looking that has been released, next to Metroid Prime of course. Incredible freakin incredible... PRAISE BUNGIE.

I just played this game for the first time last night at my friend's house and all I can say is "OH MY GOD IT'S LIKE CRACK!!". Seriously though, the game kicks ass. I'll be getting it as soon as my 9500 Pro comes in the mail.

So do any of you have thise awesome game? We should get together and make Tendo City teams and stuff like that. It would be like, totally rad! Like, omigod!

Very nice Mr. Bossman. Very nice. I like the avatar too.

NOW PEOPLE GO BUY THIS GAME DARN IT!

I'm not much of a PC gamer, but this is one PC game I definately plan on picking up sometime in the near future... That is, once I finish building my speedy new computer. So far I hear it's a hell of a lot of fun despite massive slowdown when rendering big cities. I usually pass up sim games but this one really intrigues me.

I'd like to know what everyone else thinks about SC4 before I buy it. btw, I'll probably wait until the price drops and patches are released before I purchase Sim City 4, so there's no rush. :D

Well, the thread name says it all...

This is terrible news. :( My condolences to all 7 crew members. One of them was the first Israeli astronaut who I am sure was a hero for many people of Israel. Terrible, terrible news. :(

Where can I get some cool winamp skins?

Remember that great console, the TurboGrafx 16 (or whatever it was called in Europe and Asia)? Well, NEC's back... as a publisher. For the first time in 8 years. Yay.

Oh... their first game is a new Gamecube racing game by the developers of F-Zero Maximum Velocity.

http://cube.ign.com/articles/384/384597p1.html

Its called Tube Slider, and IGN has screenshots and videos... for insiders only. But I want to see them... :(

I knew it.

Quote:This morning it was announced that Sega's Xbox version of Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II will be distributed by Microsoft Games Studios. PSO Xbox will launch in March, and will be the first online RPG to feature voice chat with the Xbox Communicator headset
Users will unfortunately also have to pay an additional fee of $8.95 per month (first 2 months are free) on top of the Xbox Live fee to purchase a "hunter's license", to play the game online. It will provides access to a plethora of online exclusive content such as seasonal quests, downloads and rare in-game items.

Both episodes can be played online or offline with up to four gamers. Additional game modes include Challenge and Battle. Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is also supported in Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II. Oddly enough though, an Xbox Live account is required to play Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II both offline and online.




-- Paul Bryant