The gaming thread!!!

Originally Posted by Stezagud

what does anyone think the best F1/racing game for PS2 ?

its not F1 but i have Burnout 3 and its a top racing game, i would recommend it

thanks for the info Steza, I haven't done a season yet

Al, I also recommended Burnout3 before, lets hope people listen to the tip

but gt 4 is out already (jap only, eng ver wil come out soon)
it rulz any racing game


n for ur pes 4 question about classic player
just like what steza said
they will come out the next season
same thing if u unlocked the classic team

my pes 4 team

----------------schmeichel------------------
arce-----maldini------------baresi------chivu
------------------gerard--------------------
---------ronaldinho------crujff---------------
-----------------maradona------------------
---------di steffano-----van basten---------

subs
gk = cech, dida
cb = nesta, samuel
sb = barry, mellberg
mid = xavi, pirlo, rosicky, kaka
fw = owen, cassano

cool side aga.

Thanks to both of you for the help.

I want Xenosaga and Xenosaga 2 so much

Is there anyone else who knows this game or has an interest???

Xenosaga got a Japanese and US release, but never a European one and Xenosaga 2 might end up the same, but the positive news is www.play.com have a UK release announced for it!!!!

I've heard Burnout saga is probably the funniest to play and the tackiest, so i think it suits perfectly for me

any detailed review?

have not a detailed review gio but basically burnout is like an arcade racer, you can really feel the speed when you are driving, you get boosts for dangerous driving (driving wrong side of the road and for crashing into rivals causing them to crash etc) when you crash you lose a few seconds, its not the end of the race. by the way you will crash because you are always going too quick. i had burnout 2 as well but i sold that

I used to play a rally game called screamer2 on pc years ago and despite the newest generation is better i 've never experienced those emotions again

it's weird that sometimes the most emotional games are the oldest and poorest

Football manger 2005. Very very cool

Burnout games are arcade racers. Unlike Gran Turismo, the focus is not on simulating a real driving/racing experience, but rather inducing a thrill of an adrenaline rush. I'll specifically talk about Burnout 3 here.

The aim is to win races like in any racer. However, the sheer sense of speed while playing is incredible and actually comparable to futuristic speed racers Wipeout and F-Zero. While racing, you also get a boost bar which builds up to provide short bursts of incredible speed when used (think underground racing where people use nitros). To make things harder, you race around busy streets and motorways trying to avoid civilian cars.

However, as well as the emphasis on racing, there is a huge emphasis on crashing and taking out opponents. The developers have put in a great effort to make crashes spectacular and its possible to gain control over the car even after crashing to try and knock other opponents before they pass you. Taking other cars out brings in an element of road wars. Basically, the aim is to make other cars crash to stop them troubling you. When "takedowns" are done, its your boost bar will become bigger, meaning you can boost for longer. However, crash and it gets smaller again.

As well as having races, you can do crash mode and road rage mode. Crash mode gives you the chance to make the most incredible crashes possible to get money and points to unlock things in the game. Road Rage on the other hand, is a mode where you drive around a circuit destroying as many opponents as possible before your car is destroyed.

There is one other mode which is the main single player game (world circuit mode I think). In this mode you have to win races, do crash mode and other things to unlock items/cars/races in the game.

The gameplay is absoloutly stunning, as even though there is a massive sense of speed, the controls are tight and so you always feel you have control. The opponents have decent AI and will attempt to knock you off the road to, as well as gain revenge if you took them down before. Its very easy to get into but very hard to master and races are always close (meaning you never lose the opponents if your first or last), increasing the thrill factor.

Graphics are also excellent, as they are clear, bold and sharp. The crashes are beautiful to watch and EA have to be given credit for the polish they have added to the title.

Music and sound effects are superb for the game and even if its not your type of music to listen to (kind of punk rock mostly), you will enjoy playing the game to this music, as they fit hand in hand.

Its got great gameplay, graphics, sound and depth. Its accessible to newcomers and will always provide a challenge to experienced players. As far as arcade racers go, its the best I've ever played. A must buy for all gamers unless you purely hate racing games.

Hope this helps Gio

I've completed my first season in PES4 and can now buy classic stars, but San Paolo and San Billy retired

Is it safe to assume I will be able to buy them again after the new season is over (like I had to wait for classic players)? It would kinda suck if they were gone for good as I only just started it.

Also, anyone know anything about Xenosaga games? (as you can guess, I'm obsessed with them )

Thanks indeed..i think it suits me very well, cause i've always seen the car simulations as a huge bore

does anyone remeber the MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATION? Imo the most boring game ever

Is it safe to assume I will be able to buy them again after the new season is over (like I had to wait for classic players)? It would kinda suck if they were gone for good as I only just started it.

from my experience
after the player retired, they won't necessarily come out straight away
in my case i have to wait for 2/3 seasons
so just b patient if they haven't come out yet

besides milan has a very good def already
i suggest u get arce, since cafu is also old
for cb no need to worry, nesta n stam can last for a while

n another thing if u buy player try to get them when they r under 26 or so
most player will start deteriorating their skill when they r 26-28

i only had owen, gerard n ronaldinho for 1 season n when they r 26 they start losing skill


n if u get player, try to do trade, so u won't spent too much money n can get rid of the player that u don't want or need

after the player retired, they won't necessarily come out straight away
in my case i have to wait for 2/3 seasons
so just b patient if they haven't come out yet

yeah they will arrive in a year or 2, looking exactly as they did when they retired. Which means that 17 year old Di Stefano is already quite bald

i only had owen, gerard n ronaldinho for 1 season n when they r 26 they start losing skill

for me Cristiano Ronaldo started deteriorating at 22 I had Totti and Gerrard too and they both lost their powers around 27/28

Al, I also recommended Burnout3 before, lets hope people listen to the tip

thanks for the info, i've started to look into it

for me Cristiano Ronaldo started deteriorating at 22

that sux

it did until i replaced him with Sir Stanley Matthews "the wizard of dribble" id 10 times better than Ronaldo ever was for me

Cool thanks for the info guys. Can't wait to have San Paolo back

I'll look into arce too.

Currently, I'm looking into Baresi and the Dutch trio