Video Games #2

[Snippysnips]

Yeah I can't wait, FF16 was my very first FF an I was instantly hooked in it, it's perfect timing as well as my bday is like 4 days before it so might get a little delayed bday present

 

[anniemouse]

Due to collect my very first gaming pc this week, are there any other pc gamers out there? Any good recommendations for games, I'd imagine I'll mostly be getting them from steam, I quite like the cosy farming type games, is steam the only site out there or are there others like it? I do have gamepass so I'll be putting that on it, is there any other sites I can check out? Thanks

Have a look for humble bundle, they sometimes do cosy gaming bundles which is a good way to pick up a bunch of indie games for less. If there are any you already own it’s just a steam key so you can give it to a friend.
I tend to add games I want to a wishlist on Steam and then you get notified when they are on sale.

 

[Captainmouse]

Anybody play any G5 games?

 

[peekachu]

Anyone know if there's any truth to Rebirth being available on Epic soon? I hope it's not just wild gossip hubby is a big FF fan [he bought the PS4 purely for the remake ] , and I've gone back and forth on buying the ps5 purely for rebirth but I can't justify it. If there's any truth behind epic getting the exclusive rights for pc I will be very happy.

The trailers said something like “PS5 exclusive until at least May 29th” so I think that’s what people are hoping for, but there’s not a confirmed date yet. I guess it depends on whether your husband can wait until then!

 

[Sir Lancelot]

I've just been looking at stuff about Crimson Desert, and it looks really good!
Out in March.

I've been playing Witcher 3 (again) lately but am looking forward to the above.

Anyone playing the new Resident Evil?

 

[Snippysnips]

Are you all mostly PC gamers? I only had a Switch until recently, but since I've bought a PS5 I feel like I've joined the next generation - albeit late! But even PS5 and Xbox Series X owners are behind PC gamers in terms of power/graphics.

I've finally all now, started off with my Xbox 360 that I got for Xmas, upgraded to the one I think two years after it was released as it was on deal then saved up to get my very first launch console which was the series X, still love my Xbox as it was my very first ever console, got my switch a few years back as part of my phone contract an absolute love I can travel with it, when I got new job last year I treated myself to a PS5 an now have recently gotten a pc which I saved for, needed a computer anyway so thought might as well go for one more focused on gaming

But if am being honest, I really can't tell difference in graphics between the X, PS an pc I don't know if maybe it's my eyes or what but they all literally look the same to me, they all load just as quickly as one another as well, I haven't found any difference, the only thing I'd say is I can mod on pc which I can't on the consoles an pc obvs has more choice an that's been the only difference, am playing all the latest games an if someone had loaded a game without telling me the platform I'd struggle to guess between the consoles an pc

 

[StatusWoe]

I got all the boat upgrades. It took so many lumpy mackerel to reach this point.

 

[anniemouse]

I can’t comment on the shelf life but I guess it can handle games like Baldurs Gate 3 with a little frame rate drop (further in in the game than I am though so I haven’t seen it yet)

mine is 256GB storage, I thought I would be fine with that and an SD card but bigger games like BG3 and Sandrock like to be on the hard drive.

you can play offline, I can’t get it on to my work’s WiFi so I just close my game at the end of my break and it updates to the cloud when I get home.

I think you would need all games installed to run. Can’t comment on using it as a browser or YouTube though.

not sure about Game pass and PS+ but it might be worth seeing if you can install things. There’s lots you can install.

I don’t find mine heavy, I take it back and fore to work in its case. I can sit and play comfortably with my small hands

 

[Snippysnips]

Another user of CDkeys here. It gives you the code to get the same via somewhere like Steam. I always check the price there before looking at the actual prices.

Gamepass isn't as cheap on there anymore but I used to always get my years Gold on there for £20-£25

I've just got my gamepass set up to come off monthly, but am wondering if cdkeys do the playstation premium since I usually get that yearly

 

[kazizzle]

Thanks, just wasn't sure as I was expecting it to say 1tb, I knew it wouldn't show I had 1tb as space has already been taking up but good to know it's as it should be

My other problem seems to be there's no Bluetooth on it which am a bit annoyed at as for the price I'd have expected that but had looked at everything, watched yt an I've nothing showing for it that should show if I had it so looks like I'll need to go buy a adaptor for it as I had wanted to connect my Xbox or playstation controllers to it which I can't do

It’s to do with what motherboard you have. My other half needed to add a wireless card to his but mine has it installed in the motherboard already. If you have a cable charger for your controllers you can usually use that to connect in the meantime (assuming you will be gaming close enough to the pc) but yeah wireless is definitely better. We had a wired controller for other half’s pc for over a year and only just got the wireless card added for his machine this winter.

 

[Sir Lancelot]

Do any of you game on a laptop? Mine is finally dying and I'm looking to replace it but man I am so stuck on what to go for as I'm pretty clueless my current one is a Dell gaming laptop which I bought second hand but had really good specs for the time. I mainly play planet zoo and sims 4 so would like something that can handle that. Ideally under £1k but after looking online that seems like it may not be realistic anymore

As you know, it is Black Friday and so Amazon have a few good deals on gaming laptops. There is a Dell g15 for around £650 or an Asus F15 for around £950.
Hope you find something suitable!

 

[CrackingOwlSanctuary]

All 17 Command and Conquer games on Steam for less than £10 right now.

 

[Snippysnips]

I know the part you’re talking about let me know if you need any help I’m only a message away

Thanks so much, I really do need to get back into it an stop starting games then forgetting about them I started AC Valhalla, then got half way through an went onto stardew again then started slime rancher an now I want to play the new FF game lol

 

[capriallie]

I started The Last of Us Part 2 recently. I'm enjoying it so far, though I'm still getting used to the controls. I've never played the first game, but I've seen the TV series and, while I was interested in playing it, the first game is £20 more expensive than the second which makes no sense to me!

Are you all mostly PC gamers? I only had a Switch until recently, but since I've bought a PS5 I feel like I've joined the next generation - albeit late! But even PS5 and Xbox Series X owners are behind PC gamers in terms of power/graphics.

I used to play PC games ages ago but I found upgrades were needed too often. Every time a new game came out that I was interested in, I'd need to assess whether it was worth getting if my PC only met the minimum rather than recommended settings. So I only play on consoles now. It's nice to know that as long as a game is available for a console you own you'll be able to play it with no issues.

I’ve just downloaded the first The Last of Us for £7.99- I’m on ps4 though if that makes a difference?

 

[Snippysnips]

My gaming PC didn't come with bluetooth either or to connect to wifi. I bought adapters for them

I guess I wish they had just been a bit more clearer with me, we sat for ages while I told them what all I planned to do an they didn't say at the time if I wanted to connect my controllers then I'd need a Bluetooth adapter so I was assuming it was coming with Bluetooth on it since they knew that's what I was doing

But it's all good, I'll get a adaptor, the game an playing doesn't seem to accept a controller anyway, guessing only certain games will take a controller, currently hooked on moose miners right now
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It’s to do with what motherboard you have. My other half needed to add a wireless card to his but mine has it installed in the motherboard already. If you have a cable charger for your controllers you can usually use that to connect in the meantime (assuming you will be gaming close enough to the pc) but yeah wireless is definitely better. We had a wired controller for other half’s pc for over a year and only just got the wireless card added for his machine this winter.

I do have a really old wired controller but my problem runs about with sharp teeth so I need everything wireless so bun bun doesn't sink his teeth into a wire for a nibble

 

[kazizzle]

Treated myself to a new graphics card for my PC - mainly because it was a good price and also came with the new Avatar game for free. OMG it's stunning. The game looks incredible. Anyone else playing it?

 

[anniemouse]

Yeah it’s weird as he likes Cyberpunk and Horizon, he said something about the sneaking into other factions and then losing friendship with them or something like that.

 

[JustHereForTheAgriculture]

I just learned all these hours in that if you put leafage on barren soil it turns to grass

*takes notes*

 

[thenorthremembers]

Surely not?
I feel like that would massive shoot themselves in the foot because they'd lose so many sales

Honestly that’s what it’s saying. Ridiculous isn’t it

 

[anniemouse]

I guess you notice a difference between the PC and the Series X! I think consoles are good for people who don't want to keep up to date with the latest PC hardware.
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I keep forgetting about the Steam Deck! I've got a Switch but I mostly play it docked, yet one of my friends plays his Switch handheld about 90% of the time.

I definitely agree about consoles and not having to keep up with hardware.