The Miscellaneous PC & vidya Games Thread

[celedhring]

Yeah, at the time Morrowind had more herbs than most RPGs of the era had enemy types. I was blown away too.

[Valmy]

Yeah, at the time Morrowind had more herbs than most RPGs of the era had enemy types. I was blown away too.

I loved the setting and the culture and all that. Daggerfall and Arena had interesting concepts but everything looked pretty fantasy generic.

But anyway I was talking about Daggerfall and Arena. Both were great looking at the time and I was especially blown away by Daggerfall. But man I can hardly go 20 minutes with either these days.

[Syt]

Yeah, at the time Morrowind had more herbs than most RPGs of the era had enemy types. I was blown away too.

Anyways, at the time, it was the biggest, most expansive game I had played, and a rather alien world to explore (the latter being a reason why I found Oblivion too generic). I hadn't played any Ultima game, though.

[celedhring]

The kickstarter for Divinity Original Sin 2 is up: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/larianstudios/divinity-original-sin-2

Had loads of fun playing the first one, but I still haven't  broken the mental barrier that prevents me from paying for a game that won't be out for nearly two years.

[Syt]

I still have unfinished: Divinity OS, Pillars of Eternity and haven't even started Wasteland 2.

All are scheduled for expansions or improved editions coming up soon-ish, so I feel reluctant to dive back into any of them.

[Scipio]

I still have unfinished: Divinity OS, Pillars of Eternity and haven't even started Wasteland 2.

All are scheduled for expansions or improved editions coming up soon-ish, so I feel reluctant to dive back into any of them.

Me too.

[Grey Fox]

I have backed D:OS 2 on kickstarter. I think I owe them that.

[Syt]

The rumblings for WWE 2k16 start to sound good.

WWE 2k15 did some things to imrpove match mechanics but got rid of a lot of customization options.

WWE 2k16 promises the largest roster (120 at release, not counting any DLC). Additionally, a lot of the customization is supposed to come back (female wrestlers, shows, entrances ...). Endless reversals have been removed in favor of a limited amount of reversals (simple, or saving several to do a major reversal). They also promise an expanded career mode, a WCW mode, ...

PC version was originally announced along with console versions, but has since been removed from the game's page. I guess it will be a delayed release on PC again (15 on PC was released 6 months after console versions - but it included all DLC). Amazon still allows for pre-orders of the game, though.

Changes to the match engine here: http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/27/wwe-2k16-hands-on-wrestle-smarter-not-harder

[Syt]

Also, next week Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence comes to Steam, and it's going to be available in ENGLISH:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/392470/

The pricing, though:

Launch discount available from September 1st, 2015. $49.99, $10 discount from the regular price of $59.99, will be applied for only 1 week since the launch. Additionally, the three scenarios will be offered as a bonus.
Do not miss this opportunity!

The renowned historical simulation series returns with enhanced features in "Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere on Influence". Take the role of the legendary Warring States Daimyō (Warlords) such as "Nobunaga Oda" and "Shingen Takeda" to work your way towards unification by making best use of domestic affairs, diplomacy and battles against the fierce Warlord neighbors.

The latest installment has numerous enhancements and features to it's predecessor "Nobunaga's Ambition: Souzou" by expressing the Warring era's highlight, the "Battle of Sekigahara" in the highest quality ever to date in the franchise's history. Also the numerous in game procedures required in making progress towards unification has seen a major revamp in all areas.

- Recreate the "Battle of Sekigahara" your way:
Realistic as it gets, simultaneous strategy executions recreating a realistic battle condition. New systems are in place such as the "Alliance" command allowing you to join hands with other Warlords or "Corps under the command system" allowing you to take full control of the numerous unique Warlords under your command.
- Command your troops on the ever changing battlefields:
Battles has become more dynamic with new fields and situations being added requiring more tactical planning and troop controls than before.
- New scenarios and "Sengoku Chronicle" creating a dynamic Warring State Era:
4 new scenarios tracing the historical facts are in place such as "Birth of Nobunaga" (1534), "Battle of Sekigahara" (1600) with New "Sengoku Chronicle" seeing over 500 Officers being added to the character listing.
- New features based on player feedbacks:
Enriched game play experience with an enhanced edit features, new objects and Imperial Diplomacy to name some additions from the strong requests from our fans!

[Drakken]

Given the money I've paid to import the game from Japan, this price is a total bargain. You'd be foolish to skip on the 10% discount. Plus, for that price you get the PUK included.

I'm hesitating, should I stay with the original Japanese or buy the translated version? The latter will allow me to access all the DLCs, as the Japanese versions are region-locked. Plus it'll allow me to skip the whole translation issue.

[The Brain]

I got an email from World of Tanks: "[Brain], do you like dogs?"

[Syt]

So this is on sale for €10.04 at 33% off on Steam:

Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame is a puzzle platforming game. It is a unique spin on the traditional gaming experience. In Karmaflow, the game's story is presented entirely in the form of a rock opera, sung by some of the world's most talented rock voices.

Karmaflow tells the story of the Karmakeeper, and his journey through several worlds. Each world is protected by a Guardian. These Guardians are burdened by a heavy conflict, which rages in each world. The Karmakeeper learns what happened in each world by hearing each Guardian out, but also listening to their counterparts. In the end, he decides what happens to the world and its inhabitants.

Play as the Karmakeeper and actively decide the way the rock opera and its story progresses in Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame. Puzzle and explore your way through five different worlds. Change the environment, change the music...

Key features:
- A unique blend of musical narrative and gameplay experience
- Extract from and infuse Karma to objects and beings to change their behaviour.
- An adaptive music system: your actions control the tone of the music.
- Music performed by international artists like:
Simone Simons (Epica)
Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
Marc Hudson (Dragonforce)
Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica)
Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy)
Metropole Orkest (the world's biggest – Grammy-award winning – professional pop and jazz orchestra)
- Explore five different mysterious worlds. Meet all the characters. Learn about their conflicts. Your actions determine the fate of each world.

Reviews are mixed to crap, but the weirdness of it might be worth it?

[Norgy]

I wonder if there will be Austria/Hungary mods for ETS 2, taking into account how many refugees you can fit in your truck. 

[11B4V]

Downloaded VtM Bloodlines from steam.

[Caliga]

Downloaded VtM Bloodlines from steam.

Great game.

I think I heard that the Steam version incorporates fan mods that make it better, too, and clean up some of the plot holes.