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Eric

Getting Back into games
« on: 14 Jun 2011, 09:15 pm »
I am considering getting back into gaming. It has probably been a decade since I ventured. What should I consider in purcasing a game. Are there any good war strategy games (like the old Gettysburg etc?)

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MaxCast

Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #1 on: 14 Jun 2011, 11:01 pm »
computer games or console games?
If console Best Buy has a $100 gift card with the purchase of a PS3 going on.
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #2 on: 14 Jun 2011, 11:08 pm »
I enjoy my PS3 alot more then my Xbox 360 because for one it works...LOL...I have some startegy games for mine, its basic  for me because I'm learning but they have some you control with voice commands......very cool stuff...mine is "Command and Conquer RED ALERT 3.....its great for starting out......blu-ray, it does it all for real, go to Best Buy tonite!!!!   LOL... :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Bob in St. Louis

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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #3 on: 14 Jun 2011, 11:19 pm »
The cool guys have a PS3.  :wink:
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #4 on: 15 Jun 2011, 12:16 am »
Best buy actually has a coupon check it out

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3019441

It might still work I haven't read the thread.
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #5 on: 15 Jun 2011, 02:03 am »
Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 14 Jun 2011, 11:19 pm
The cool guys have a PS3.  :wink:

The really cool guys have Xbox.   :lol: :lol:

In all seriousness...do a little research on the games (ign.com is a great source for game reviews) and see which console has the games you want.  I went Xbox because I wanted Halo Reach and it was only available on that platform.

I know some people have had problems with their Xbox, but mine has been fine since I bought it last fall.

Be warned...getting back into gaming can be addictive.   :wink:

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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #6 on: 15 Jun 2011, 02:14 am »
Quote from: zybar on 15 Jun 2011, 02:03 am

Be warned...getting back into gaming can be addictive.   :wink:


That's the best advice right there.  :lol:
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #7 on: 15 Jun 2011, 02:33 am »
Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 14 Jun 2011, 11:19 pm
The cool guys have a PS3.  :wink:

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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #8 on: 15 Jun 2011, 05:02 am »
Just got back to this after playing Portal 2 all night....LOL...addicting??? what???   LOL......but its fun.......I have Gamefly and "Bulletstorm" came the other day........hahahahaa.....wait until you guys see this one....oh man...LOL!!!!! :thumb: :rotflmao: :no_see: :no_hear: :no_speak:
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Eric

Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #9 on: 15 Jun 2011, 03:13 pm »
Thanks for all the great advice y'all. When is the next gamers ananymous meeting?  :lol:
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #10 on: 15 Jun 2011, 04:20 pm »
Quote from: Eric on 15 Jun 2011, 03:13 pm
Thanks for all the great advice y'all. When is the next gamers ananymous meeting?  :lol:
We have them round the clock at maanclan.com

In fact, we recently had 19 guys come from a dozen different states, and one fella from Canada come to Missouri for a three day float trip.

Here's the pic. I'm sitting in the front row, left side, white shirt.

Yea....we take our gaming seriously.  8)


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MaxCast

Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #11 on: 15 Jun 2011, 04:25 pm »
PBR... really?   :P
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Bob in St. Louis

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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #12 on: 15 Jun 2011, 04:30 pm »
Some of the guys like it due to higher alcohol content, but I think it tastes nasty.
I've not managed to get drunk enough to enjoy one yet., haha
I've got an icy cold Bud Select longneck there, and some Gentleman Jack to round things off.

Bob
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Eric

Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #13 on: 16 Jun 2011, 05:26 pm »
That is awesome
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #14 on: 22 Jun 2011, 12:42 am »
I've been gaming for a long long time. I skipped this generation of consoles (the first time in my life) and haven't really regretted it. I took a look at the top 10 games on metacritic for each system. I'd recommend you do the same to figure out what interests you, if any of them at all.

I came to the conclusion that of the top games out on the consoles I could either get it on PC, I wasn't interested in the game, or I could get an equivalent that was as good on the PC.
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Re: Getting Back into games
« Reply #15 on: 27 Jun 2011, 07:26 pm »
Quote from: eclein on 15 Jun 2011, 05:02 am
Just got back to this after playing Portal 2 all night....LOL...addicting??? what???   LOL......but its fun.......I have Gamefly and "Bulletstorm" came the other day........hahahahaa.....wait until you guys see this one....oh man...LOL!!!!! :thumb: :rotflmao: :no_see: :no_hear: :no_speak:

Awesome Ed, you're a hardcore gamer.  8)
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