General gaming news

[Xavier]

Yes, online multiplayer only but don't be fooled its 100x better then shadowrun. Its been very highly praised during the beta days and also going to be available on the PSN for $39.99.

$59.99 gets you the game, a case, an instruction booklet, and a headset.

Although, I guess I'd pay $20 less if it meant not moving at all, lol.

-------------------------------------------------------------

It might be because I literally finished Dragon Quest VIII a few days ago, but I'm finding Xenosaga II really fun. Its kind of Anti-DQ8, in that DQ8 was mostly gameplay/light story, whereas Xenosaga II is mostly story, light gameplay. Can't wait to play Episode 3 now, since everyone says its the best of the series.

[Exoduso]

It is, finish up with 2 already (ignore the stupid minigames, just go after the main storyline..)

If you aren't at the part where you're solo with Shion on the Dammerung, make sure you level up with her when you are, and get to about level 40, then leave the area. By the time you leave that area and join up with the rest of the party, most of them will be 37-39 because of the xping you did with Shion, which makes the rest of the game a breeze (you level up extremely fast with shion solo and you basically can't die because she's insanely strong against those mobs... 2-3k per battle too.


On a different note, finally scored a Wii on Sears.com..

[Epical]

Best demo I ever played on XBL is up. Stranglehold.

It is kind of like Max Payne, but about 1,000 times better. There are unlockables and multiple difficulty levels. Download this immediately if you own a 360.

1.3GB!! My Live connection is running off the main-floor family internet as apposed to my line in my room (60 feet and 3 floors away, going through countless walls/rooms/microwave/cordless phones on wireless G = durrr), so this is going to take a while. For what it's worth, I loved Max Payne 2, and I heard this game is Max Payne on steroids. Looking forward to it!

In other news, it seems I bought my 360 just a bit too early.

In other news yet again, the average PS3 monthly sales number has been met as the Warhawk server cluster was created...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1291/...6ca51475_o.jpg

[Exoduso]

lol @ premiums with HDMI... really nice move by Microsoft, surprising too.

[Headspace]

Time for everyone to wait until about Christmas for the old stock to sell, then wrap their 360's in some towels

[Kaylia]

It might be because I literally finished Dragon Quest VIII a few days ago, but I'm finding Xenosaga II really fun. Its kind of Anti-DQ8, in that DQ8 was mostly gameplay/light story, whereas Xenosaga II is mostly story, light gameplay. Can't wait to play Episode 3 now, since everyone says its the best of the series.

Strangely, there is only 6 hours of cutscenes, and game takes around 30 hours to finish. Doesn't feel that way when you play through the game tho. XS2 wasn't a "bad game", but there was still a lot of flaw that could have been fixed easily. The zone break and boost system were interesting, but it make normal encounter repetitive and way too long when you have to charge boost completely before killing any monsters. Shadow Heart 3 had similar gimmick, but the execution was better. Everyone could up/down a monster, and ending a battle would usually charge your "stock" gauge for next encounter.

Before playing episode 3, I strongly recommand reading this if you have some free time (takes ~3 hours to read, but it totally worth the time if you care about story). It's the translation of Ziggy's cellphone game that was never released here. Certain part can be found in XS3's database, but reading the whole thing add a nice touch to Ziggy's and Yuriev's backstory.

As for XS3, almost every fan of the series think it's the best of the 3, with the exception of people who liked XS2 gameplay. Battle were simplified too much and were similar to tradtional rpg (attack attack heal attack attack special), making boost and most gimmick completely useless. For the rest, graphics, cutscene and story were great.

[Exoduso]

I second reading that thing, otherwise the whole Ziggy/Black Testament storyline would make little to no sense once you reach it in XS3. (or hell, even the short flashbacks Ziggy has of the black testament next to his dead son's bloody body in XS1/2.)

[Osede]

lol @ premiums with HDMI... really nice move by Microsoft, surprising too.

how about the price?

still 399 or 349? I'm still waiting premium drop to 299 so I can grab it. ; ;

[Norelco]

Okay Wii experts, I need your help.

Is there a way to transfer Miis from one Wii to another?

Background: I bought a Wii for my fiance that still lives with her parents. Long story short, her dad has become obsessed with it. He's has pro status in every sport, is ultra competitive with us, and often keeps us up late at night because he wants us to keep playing with him. Thus, we've created a monster, and my fiance and future mother in-law decided to buy him one. They lucked out last night when a Best Buy down the street got 9 in while they were there. They were #5 to purchase it.

Anyway, I'm sure my future father in-law won't want to lose his Mii...you should hear them...that's all they talk about is "oh noes I hope I don't lose my status". Status status status. This Wii has created status snobs.

Anyway, back to the original question, can I move a Mii over from one Wii to another? Or should I just let him keep that Wii and start my character over from scratch (I have pro status in everything too but don't care if I lose it)?

[Falconblade]

I believe you can save a mii to your wiimote so you can export it to other wii`s

[Norelco]

I believe you can save a mii to your wiimote so you can export it to other wii`s

Okay...how?

[MisterBob]

Is there any news on when Ikaruga for the 360 arcade is coming?

[Po]

No, I didn't even know it was supposed to be coming.

And yea, you'll love it Epical

[Mysterio]

Warhawk has up to 4 player split screen from clips I've seen.

Whether thats 4 players online, or 4 player offline is another story.

a 4 player split screen and online would be way too much for the PS3, I'm betting there is a 2-4 player offline mode as well.

And that Berial gameplay clip from DMC4 is like a year old.

Gametrailers has all kinds of HD clips of the game. And it's not "easy" the guy they got demoing is just fucking all pro.

[Oxyminus]

I believe you can save a mii to your wiimote so you can export it to other wii`s

Okay...how?

I believe the option to do it is either in the data management option (in the Wii options when you hit the home key) or its in the Mii channel.

[Xavier]

Mii Channel. Pretty sure theres an icon that looks like a wii-mote that you drag the Mii to and it transfers it to the controller.

Then you sync the controller up to the new Wii, and reverse the process.

[Norelco]

Mii Channel. Pretty sure theres an icon that looks like a wii-mote that you drag the Mii to and it transfers it to the controller.

Then you sync the controller up to the new Wii, and reverse the process.

Oh cool, thanks.

[Pyro]

Warhawk has up to 4 player split screen from clips I've seen.

Whether thats 4 players online, or 4 player offline is another story.

a 4 player split screen and online would be way too much for the PS3, I'm betting there is a 2-4 player offline mode as well.

And that Berial gameplay clip from DMC4 is like a year old.

Gametrailers has all kinds of HD clips of the game. And it's not "easy" the guy they got demoing is just fucking all pro.

From everything I've read about it, it is 1-4 player split screen online with the ability to hop in and out of an active game at any time by picking up a controller and also a 2-4 player offline mode.

[izembo]

lol @ premiums with HDMI... really nice move by Microsoft, surprising too.

how about the price?

still 399 or 349? I'm still waiting premium drop to 299 so I can grab it. ; ;

buy official microsoft refurbished 360 pro system, $299, has the stuff the pro has and the new cooling system.

[Tajin]

Or wait for your xbox to die and get a replacement with HDMI