Todays video games are just unbelievable. I had no idea.

[austinite]

I knew that just like anything else, video games evolved into much better graphics and with the development of newer machines/consoles, they run smoother and faster. But I honestly had NO idea how much they've improved. It's no wonder people of all ages are becoming addicted to video games. I've seen commercials and glanced at some footage, but I never really thought to look into them, until today.

The last video game I remember playing was boxing, and it looked like this...



Today, I watched this entire video of what is apparently an introduction to a video game made entirely of actual game footage. Unbelievable detail in the terrain and all the graphics. Just mind boggling. Almost makes me want to start playing. I think I'd probably just get frustrated because I wouldnt know how to control these things.

When did the "bad guys" become the home team? I recall Karateka, it was always the good guys fighting the bad guys... Crazy evolution...

[BG]

I played the OG version only, its come a looooong way !!!

[Rwy]

They have but they are super addicting. I got to 35% bf after three years of call of duty. I mean I have no one to blame but myself but it was hard to put down

[--->>405<<---]

Gta 5 ?? Oh yeh.. Ill have to chek it out ..

Gta 4 was awesome!! And 3,2,1,vice city, etc.. Lol..

Go get an xbox austin.. I think the new xbox is coming out soon but the xbox 360 will suffice for now for sure.. Its wat i have.. U could play with me online against other people (or the game) and we could actually talk on headsets!!

[austinite]

Gta 5 ?? Oh yeh.. Ill have to chek it out ..

Gta 4 was awesome!! And 3,2,1,vice city, etc.. Lol..

Go get an xbox austin.. I think the new xbox is coming out soon but the xbox 360 will suffice for now for sure.. Its wat i have.. U could play with me online against other people (or the game) and we could actually talk on headsets!!

Seriously? Like over wifi? Hmmmm...... intriguing....

[ChiveOn]

Seriously? Like over wifi? Hmmmm...... intriguing....

I can't tell if you're serious or not... I used to be in the top 100 ranked players worldwide in the origional Call of Duty Modern Warfare. I literally played several hours a day and would drink and play with friends all night. Idk how many millions of players there were worldwide.

I'd get a kick out of watching you play online the first time. When some 6yr old curb stomps you and call your mom a whore. Those little kids are the worst!

[austinite]

Yeah I'm serious. Reading up on it now. Pretty cool actually.

[ChiveOn]

Wow. It's hard to believe but it just goes to show differing lifestyles. I lost interest a few years ago, but it's amazing how intricate it is. Like playing and deciding the path of your own movie.
Really want to play The Last of Us. Given your want to see world war Z look into that. Heard it was phenomenal

[austinite]

Wow. It's hard to believe but it just goes to show differing lifestyles. I lost interest a few years ago, but it's amazing how intricate it is. Like playing and deciding the path of your own movie.
Really want to play The Last of Us. Given your want to see world war Z look into that. Heard it was phenomenal

Well this game in the video seems pretty complex. I'll be totally lost. But I might make a new hobby here. Thanks for the insight, chive!

[MajorPectorial]

Yeah I'm serious. Reading up on it now. Pretty cool actually.

For the love of god don't do it. Don't even try it. Lmao. I've been tempted lately. Shit. Cs source RPG mode. No ****er could kill me. Was ski slope type maps. All modified. U play. Next thing

Day has gone past.

And another.


So seriously. Stay away. We'll miss you haha.

PUT THE GAME DOWN AND STEP AWAY FROM THE CONSOLE SIR, put those controllers where I can see them!!!

[ChiveOn]

Lol this ^^^ it's a drug almost. I don't touch online MMORPGs for a reason... I mean. I have 3 characters on skyrim that are over 100hrs played a piece. And that's one game. You end up wasting a lot more time than its worth

[Java Man]

Lol that boxing pic. I used to have that on the Atari 2600.

[MrKilliWiggle]

Even better my xbox is modded so I dont even have to buy games

[austinite]

Even better my xbox is modded so I dont even have to buy games

what do you mean? You just download them?

[MrKilliWiggle]

Download them. Burn them to dual layer dvd which are $20 for 5. Boom xbox 360 game $5 cost to me per game..well actually $4

[Java Man]

I'm a developer, so I'm to going to comment on what I think of mod chipping.

[bdos]

I miss tetris...

[austinite]

I'm a developer, so I'm NOT going to comment on what I think of mod chipping.

fixed.

Can you develop an Xbox and ship it to my house? Need the talking gear too, the stuff 405's talking about... Develop that too please.

[kronik420]

welcome to the 21st century aust

[Honkey_Kong]

Well this game in the video seems pretty complex. I'll be totally lost. But I might make a new hobby here. Thanks for the insight, chive!

It's basically an interactive movie. You don't have to ever play any other of the series to be able to "get" what's going on in this one.

If you do choose to get an xbox or ps3, since the new consoles will be out soon, you're better off picking up a used one at a pawn shop and save some money.

[DSM4Life]

Battlefield 4 &#39;64 Player Mutliplayer Gameplay @ E3 2013&#39; [1080p] TRUE-HD QUALITY E3M13 - YouTube

Enough said!

[Honkey_Kong]

This one came out a few years ago, but it uses the GTA engine and it's probably one of the best games ever made. Might want to check it out.

[DB1982]

Austnite if your going to go down the rabbit hole. Wait until November when the new systems are released.

We all should get the New Call of Duty in November. And start a clan our name could be RoidRage. Lol

[--->>405<<---]

it is def addictive.. 4yrs ago when i lived in a different house than where i live now i couldnt NOt play when i got home and my wife was often pissed LOL.. we moved into our new home in 2010 and i was not able to get internet (yes seriously) until 3 months ago or so. since ive gotten internet i thought id pick up where i left off, but to the contrary.. i enjoy playing time and again but i havent played in at least a month..

i love video games, always have.. maybe its just my age?? (38)

either way austin i seriously suggest getting a system and playing. it wont take you long to pick up, the controllers are configured with user friendliness in mind.. i used to be a playstation person, but since getting the xbox 360 i have converted..

the headset u want is turtle beach.. they have wireless (what i have) and it was like 100bucks or so.. the console was like 2-300 i cant remember.. honkey kong had good advice about getting a used one if u get one now as xbox releases a lot of new stuff in november and i havent checked but would guess thats when theyre releasing the new xbox console..

November.. as said above
Xbox One release date, news and features | News | TechRadar

ps4 vs xbox one
http://mashable.com/2013/07/09/ps4-x...-console-wars/


roughly $500 for either one..

[MrKilliWiggle]

I'm a developer, so I'm to going to comment on what I think of mod chipping.

Its actually not a mod chip you reprogram the firmware in the dvd drive that checks the disk to see if they are genuine most people dont use mod chips anymore unless you wanna back up the games to an external but most people flash because you can go online with the games without fear.

[MrKilliWiggle]

Also for anyone wondering Xbox One will release in Nov

[DCI]

I unfortunetly don't have the paitence to play games anymore used in my teens but haven't played anything in years was going to get a ps3 for gt5 but that took so long I couln't be arsed getting one lost interest as I prefer driving an actual car

[--->>405<<---]

Dci u do a hell of a lot more than drive a car man!

U can spawn a gun helicopter in the middle of times square, shoot 50people and get in and go wreak serious havoc..

Can u do that??

[Scabtree]

I really miss Pong.

what more do ya need then that.

[DCI]

Dci u do a hell of a lot more than drive a car man!

U can spawn a gun helicopter in the middle of times square, shoot 50people and get in and go wreak serious havoc..

Can u do that??

Ahh ya but no interest in the rest I see the attraction 405 with them just don't seem to have the interest in em lol

[evander87]

Frick frick frick! So GTA5 comes out the same month as my birthday. Guess I'll be wasting my fall and winter with that sucker. That trailer looks amazing.

[Rwy]

I was so ridiculous in COD. I logged in close to 40 days on that game. Yes I know thats pathetic.


I was able to jump spin in a circle and snipe people. Thats when I knew it was getting pretty bad. I was that guy you would shoot form behind and hit his leg and would turn around and shot you in the head.

[ChiveOn]

I was so ridiculous in COD. I logged in close to 40 days on that game. Yes I know thats pathetic.


I was able to jump spin in a circle and snipe people. Thats when I knew it was getting pretty bad. I was that guy you would shoot form behind and hit his leg and would turn around and shot you in the head.

Ahhhh... The good ol' 360 no scope. Trolls every time

[gbrice75]

I was always an avid gamer. However, Everquest ended my gaming career. I played during its golden era (circa 2000) and no other MMORPG has even come close in terms of immersiveness. It was nicknamed 'Evercrack' and 'NeveRest' for a good reason. What other MMO have documentaries been made about!? Many of the mechanics that this game founded and/or pioneered are still in use today.

By today's standards, the (original) graphics are shit, but when it launched in 1999, it was the very first full 3D MMORPG, and the world was HUGE. It's the only game that can literally give me a frog in my throat, the nostalgia is SO strong. I am still friends today with people I played with then, guildmates, etc. I have seen people meet in that game, become couples, and end up getting married. Pure awesomeness (or uberness, as it was said in game!).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqhvTlR1WSc

PS - can somebody show me how to embed videos here? The embed codes provided by Youtube don't ever work for me.

[Hazard]

I loved Team Fortress Classic. I started a clan and we got to OGL (online gaming league) platinum. The #1 gaming clan for that game.....

I invested so much time into it and had a blast doing it. Sooooo many sleepless nights.

All good/fun things must come to an end tho.....

[Flagg]

Am I the only one that thinks the games of the 90's were WAAAAAY better than the games of today?

[Flagg]

My favourite genre of gaming is easily fighters, games like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, Dead or Alive, Virtua Fighter.....I played the Hell out of those games in the 90's. Then I sort of quit games.

Around 2004 I got into a series that ended up being my favourite games ever called "Dawn of War", which was a futuristic war/strategy game where you had to build up your armies and basically anihilate the opponent.

What does amaze me about games today, is the CGI intros. I mean they are as good as anything you'll see in a PIXAR movie. For example:

[Flagg]

...And

[gbrice75]

I loved Team Fortress Classic. I started a clan and we got to OGL (online gaming league) platinum. The #1 gaming clan for that game.....

I invested so much time into it and had a blast doing it. Sooooo many sleepless nights.

All good/fun things must come to an end tho.....

Haz, we've talked about this before. I LOVED TFC, complete addict... i'm gonna say 1998-2000 era or so? My very first multiplayer FPS.

[austinite]