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Culturegasm: The Videogame Thread (April to June 2012)

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    RenThing:

    I just learned about it today from Gweek podcast. And yeah, according to them it does use GPS to determine when you should accelerate and escape from zombies.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 19th 2012
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    Ah, cool. I'm going to be starting a street running program in a few weeks so I can start marathon training so it'll be neat to have that access to the ap.
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      CommentAuthorD.J.
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    So video games are being used as a scapegoat for the Utøya shootings. I can't say I'm surprised, but it's pretty appalling.

    Some good coverage over at Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    Anyone know of any good iPad games? I already have Settlers of Catan, PvZ, Angry Birds, etc but I need more, MOAR!
    • CommentAuthorArgos
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    Carcassonne is on iPad, edgar has Neuroshima Hex which he really likes (it's confusing at first but then you get the hang of it), Fruit Ninja is lots of fun (Arcade mode is best), Jetpack, Gravity Hook (fucking difficult as hell, but fun), and Labyrinth 2.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    @Argos

    Danke! I recommend you guys check out Wasted Land (turn based Call of Cthulhu game set in WWII), Kingdom Rush (great little tower defense game), and Small World (which is nearly a perfect iPad translation of the board game).
    • CommentAuthorArgos
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012 edited
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    Awesome, thanks! There's a Lovecraftian game called "Elder SIgn" but I haven't tried it yet, so I can't say if it's good, but it does exist if you're interested.
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      CommentAuthorchiaslut
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    Ever since @WORSETHANDETROIT introduced me to The SCP Foundation via his tumblr, I've been obsessed with reading through all the artifacts there. Last night, I found out that someone has been making a video game based on it called SCP Containment Breach.
    I haven't had the chance to play yet, but I've downloaded it and am compelled to play at the first opportunity. I'm stupidly excited about it, which is likely to lead to bitter disappointment and possibly tears, but it looks halfway decent based on the posted videos.
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    Elder Sign is good fun, and works on both iPhones and iPads. I recommend. They're starting to come out with mini expansions, too, so you can get new elder gods to fight.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    @Argos

    I actually have it. It's based, loosely, on several board and card games. It's good but hard in that it's pretty stacked against the player (because humans winning against the elder beasties should be difficult). Takes some getting used to.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    @rough night

    Oh, good, that'll be awesome.
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    I second the Small World, it's great fun. Also Starbase Orion, if you liked Master of Orion games. Damn it's addictive.
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      CommentAuthorJehrot
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012 edited
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    I'm a big fan of the "Broken Sword" games on the iPad. Really, really solid ports. Strategery is a great little risk-y type game. Currently enjoying being quite shit at Sim City too. If you're willing to jailbreak, ScummVM is a must have! Most of the old lucasarts games lend themselves extremely well to a touch screen.
    And Baldurs Gate is coming soon. Yes.
    On a non-iOS tangent, (although, I think it's coming..) has anyone played Botanicula yet? It's quite beautiful. Had me grinning like a loon.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2012
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    @Jehrot

    "And Baldurs Gate is coming soon. Yes."

    Yes, preciousssssssss....
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2012
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    Diablo III live beta this weekend.
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      CommentAuthorD.J.
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2012
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    I'm very, very suspicious of any kind of Blizzard beta after I got Starcraft II the day it came out and a bug caused it to fry my graphics card.
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    Damn, tried out both Zombies, Run! and Elder Sign today. The first one I tried just when walking to downtown, and even when I had the zombie hordes turned off (ie. no need to speed up), I noticed that I was walking so fast I was totally winded when I got to my destination. Then spent some 3-4 hours totally hooked on playing Elder Sign in a cafe and a pub.
    • CommentAuthorRenThing
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2012
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    @Vornaskotti

    Yeah, I know what you mean re: Zombies, Run! What do you think of the radio drama quality? I rather like it.

    Which investigators do you use? I have three I almost always take (the one who gets free yellow and red rune slots in Other Worlds, and two of the other women) and I have about a 60-75% win rate.
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    @DJ Stawes: In their defence, that was kind of nVidia's fault - the game just didn't have anything intentionally limiting its framerate, and apparently the graphics card driver was happy with running all the way up to melting point. Unless I'm thinking of the wrong bug of course.
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    RenThing:

    I just did the first mission - the radio drama is a bit hammy but then again, sort of fits the genre so no problem there.

    With ES, I don't strategize that much at least yet, I just hit random until I find a selection that looks nice :) Haven't come close to defeating Azathoth so far, let alone Cthulhu.

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