Weekend Gamer - What are you playing?

[Jetherik]

I am looking forward to this weekend for several reasons. I will be playing Oblivion, UFO Aftershock (if it stops crashing), and more Oblivion. Maybe some WoW - though I haven't played that in a week now and feel no need to (blast work, you are killing my WoW addiction). Oblivion looks great on my PC but I am highly disappointed in the controls of the game. Why did they saddle us PC users with obvious console controls? That so far, is my biggest gripe, and it takes what is a 9.5 game down to a 8. What are you playing this weekend?

[Borys]

Microsoft Axapta :(

[NoName]

I'm trying to go cold turkey from Oblivion, but I don't think my chances are that good for the weekend...

[Taco]

Oblivion. With a small chance of Civ.

[bapenguin]

Oblivion. Nothing...else...matters.

[joruussuun]

Oblivion. Nothing...else...matters.
QFT.
So... third weekend of Oblivion.

[Morratut]

This weekend is good. Lazy days and some good nights out planned. No studying to be done for my Cisco course with the college easter break. Off call for another 6 weeks until my next 2 weeks stint.

So in between doing stuff with the girlfriend i'll be finishing GRAW on hard. Bit of Fight Night Round 3 and starting Ninja Gaiden Black. :) Lifes good.

[reptilezero]

far cry instincts evolution. although i'm really not sure how much more running around an island i can take. never played the pc version, so i thought i would pick it up. the bump mapping the characters is pretty awful, and the textures are really low res. ech. on second thought maybe i'll just play some nintendo.

[Kelegacy]

Oblivion. Geometry Wars. That's it.

Starting over with a Dark Elf, but I can't become satisfied with his face. Anyone have any hints on making a gruff, yet not fugly, Dark Elf? All mine look disgustingly feminine or saddled with birth defects.

[AspectVoid]

I managed to beat Suikoden 3 a couple days ago (55 hours of gaming bliss) so that's no longer over my head. It's a good thing too, as I'll be getting my X360 today. I'm thinking I'll be opening with GRAW so that I can get into the nightly games with the rest of the EA crew. Once I get in and logged on, I'll post my Tag as well.

[alienchild]

Oblivion, Anarchy Online, The Longest Journey and if I get time... the new Far Cry for Xbox (think I saw it at the store yesterday).

[The Iron Weasel]

Since my girlfriend dumped me, I took the money i was gonna buy her some stuff with and spent it on Oblivion, so that pretty much what I'll be playing.

[Mortis]

Oblivion and GRAW.

[GodFather]

Oblivian and GRAW also. Played the demo for Tomb Raider on the 360. It was fun, will be playing that next week!

[Bydo_Empire]

Not really into gaming these last couple of weeks. I'll mostly be playing guitar, although I'm sure I'll check out KK Slider on Saturday night to get a new tune.

[destoo]

FF: Advent Children. Heard the gameplay is amazing. ;)

I might cram in a few minutes of Oblivion too.

[screwtape]

I just got my repaired 360 back from Microsoft - only 8 days round-trip, so it wasn't too bad. I'll be playing GRAW, Fight Night Round 3, Kameo and some Geometry Wars. Of course, that's only if Oblivion on my PC says I can play something else. She's a harsh mistress.

[Nite_Moogle]

Since I will be on the road, I will have to settle for MP:H and Tetris. I also played the TR:L demo last night, and I may actually buy a Tomb Raider game for the first time ever if it gets some moderately favorable reviews.

[askheaves]

Rented Oblivion again. Can't wait until I can afford to BUY it, but until then...

Also need to buy turnips on Sunday and payoff my next mortgage.

[Kelegacy]

I managed to beat Suikoden 3 a couple days ago (55 hours of gaming bliss) so that's no longer over my head. It's a good thing too, as I'll be getting my X360 today. I'm thinking I'll be opening with GRAW so that I can get into the nightly games with the rest of the EA crew. Once I get in and logged on, I'll post my Tag as well.
Don't forget to add us to your friends list!

[Blue]

I just recently left WoW and am starting to get back into the single-player gaming biz. I'm on the final fight in God of War (had never played and I'm in LOVE with this game) and just got beyond Wonderland in Kingdom Hearts (also never played). So I'm hitting some classics this weekend. Trying to get through all of the stuff I never got a chance to play as WoW consumed me.

[Bumbuliuz]

Im 70 hours into Oblivion and will be staying there for some time ;)

[DrHogie]

I'm thinking my weekend will be spent farming in Harvest Moon: Magical Melody.

[Heretic Machine]

I'll be playing Oblivion (PC), and messing around with Linux a bit. Probably fit in some Kameo co-op, and Geometry Wars. Last night I beat my Geometry Wars high score (it's now above 700,000)!

[Fyd]

o b l i v i o n

[CrashCart]

I'm on the final fight in God of War (had never played and I'm in LOVE with this game)I picked up a greatest hits copy recently, myself. I had played through it previously and just finished it again the other day. Though the third phase of the final fight leaves a little bit to be desired, I think. And if I never have to climb a rotating column of blades again I'll be happy. :D

As for this weekend, I'll get some WoW time in on Saturday as we head into Molten Core for our weekend raid and maybe I'll find time for Metroid Prime Hunters or HL2 (though whenever I'm in front of the PC, I tend to log into WoW instead of finally finishing HL) on Sunday.

[MrMeatshake]

FUCKING MASTER OF FUCKING ORION, BABY! (http://www.jonsullivan.com/misc/moo_all.zip)

i found this again. it is, without doubt, my favourite game ever.

[Xaerin]

Finished the main quest of Morrowind, 98% of Tribunal and now Im about a third of the way through Bloodmoon so the SECOND I finish it I'll be all over Oblivion and no longer will it sit on my desk taunting me to install it.

And in between a nice refreshing glass of Geometry Wars.

[dotbomb]

I played 85 hours of Oblivion since release day and just finished the main quest yesterday afternoon. Since I did the fighter's guild and mage's guild quest lines as well I figured I'd take a break. Packed the disk and manual away in the box... then 2 hours later I dug it out and created a new character.

Despite my (rather weak) efforts to stop I think I'll be playing more Oblivion.

[AspectVoid]

Don't forget to add us to your friends list!

That's the plan, Kelegacy. I'll probably use some variation of my nick here, as I've found that AspectVoid is rarely taken. It will be good to game with the EA crew again.

[Echani]

Finally finished Shadow Hearts: Covenant, so that's the end of starting new games for me until after my exams.. However, I already started Oblivion. So this weekend, I'm hoping my willpower will last out and I won't be tempted to load it up, because this thesis really needs finishing.

[Felonous]

According to Nichols I'll be suffering through Oblivion along with the rest of you. Poor Nichols, must suck to be such a bitter petty little man.

[TacRod]

I think I finally found my ideal character build for Oblivion. If I need a break from clearing out dungeons, I'll probably work on my various Flashpoint projects.

[Kelegacy]

I'll be playing Oblivion (PC), and messing around with Linux a bit. Probably fit in some Kameo co-op, and Geometry Wars. Last night I beat my Geometry Wars high score (it's now above 700,000)!
I saw you on there last night. I beat my high score of like 315k and went deathless until 400k. I then proceeded to lose all of my 6 or so lives before reaching 415k.

I think half of the game is skill, while the other is luck.

[NeuroMan42]

Oblivion, WOW, waiting for my copy of Dark Corners to arrive.

[<JEDI>~ASH]

Oblivion + Wow

[Backseat Killer]

Bone and I are going to take a break from Oblivion on Saturday to go out in the sun and eat some crawfish. Every other waking moment will be spent on Oblivion. We have only put 60 hours into it after all.

[bapenguin]

I saw you on there last night. I beat my high score of like 315k and went deathless until 400k. I then proceeded to lose all of my 6 or so lives before reaching 415k.

I think half of the game is skill, while the other is luck.

I have to get back into playing, Lon Lon Rabbit beat my high score (2.44 million) by .01 million.

It's on like Donkey Kong rabbit man.

[TheBrainKills]

A bottle of scotch ... and Oblivion. Jetherik If you cant beat them join them. Pick up a 360 controller for your puter, then you will get the best of both worlds. The rumble effect really does pull me into the immersion. At first I thought that I would never get used to the 360 controller but after playing about 30 hours on it, it becomes second nature.

[jacktion]

Metroid Prime Hunters! It is da bomb. Everyone at work has it so we deathmatch at break. Then when I get home I have the Nintendo USB dongle so I go online from the comfort of my couch and school fools. I still can't believe that the DS can do this game. It looks great and plays beautifully. It is a true must-buy if you are a fps gamer.

[i aint yer pa]

I'll be purchasing my first Cruiser in EVE-Online, so I'll be putting that through its paces, blasting some pirate scum. I think a Halo party is in the works for this evening and then there's the DS with its siren call. Animal Crossing and MPH will get some play time, too.

On top of that, we're having great weather here today. I'd much rather be outside than doing anything of the above.

[Spigot]

Sadly, this is my weekend of working PLUS I have to attend the 80th birthday party for my grandma, so most of my game time is shot. I'll mostly be doing the portable game stuff when I have a chance.

I'll be playing Oblivion as well as Kingdom Hearts 2 when I'm home, with Super Princess Peach, AC:WW and Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories taking up my time on the DS while I'm at work and elsewhere.

By the way, has anyone been able to get past Malificent in Chain of Memories? I swear, I've been stuck at her for the last year. I'm beginning to hate this game every time she destroys me. I want to finish it so I'll have the whole story about what happened between KH1 & KH2, but I'm also contemplating tossing my DS at the wall whenever I get sent back to the game over screen...

[Vandenh]

Oblivion.... it just keep on getter better. Finally got some Dwarven plate and some Elven swords. I might go for some GRAW action as well... so maybe I will see you guys on the battlefield.

[Crittias]

Oblivion. Just started this morning.

[Metal Jesus]

Still enjoying Syphon Filter-Dark Mirror on the PSP.

[Murtaug]

World of Warcraft, maybe a little Dawn of War to tide level grind.

I should hit level thirty in WoW tonight, which was my goal for the weekend.. so I am rather unsure about what goal to set now; maybe I will actually go outside for a change, but then there is that wonderful Michigan spring, we'll be getting snow tonight.

[rein]

I have had Oblivion on the pc for a few days now. I will probably take the plunge and start playing it. I will get back into GRAW so I can at least look like I play my 360. Other than that, Untold Legends II and some Y's on PSP.

[cppcrusader]

If all goes well for me at the computer market pro show tomorrow then I'll be playing Oblivion. If not then I suppose I'll probably finish up the last bit of stuff I have left to do in the Godfather, along with some Guitar Hero and Metroid Prime Hunters.

[ribbot]

still playing oblivion, i think im addicted

[DeadPixel]

Oblivion, D&D Online, Soldiers Heroes of WWII (coop)

[Sl1pstream]

Tomb Raider Legend

[mrdrum81]

Oblivion, surrounded by some Battlefield 2 baby! Maybe bust out some Advance Wars.

[balamoor]

Lets see.. Maybe some WoW, but I am really getting sick of Blizzards stupidity in keeping the game running.

I have a WH 40K table top Tourney to play My Tau are going up against Chaos Space Marines.

Beta testing Dungeon Runners as well...my god this game is going to come out of nowhere and bitch slap the gaming community the way Diablo did.

[Kelegacy]

I have to get back into playing, Lon Lon Rabbit beat my high score (2.44 million) by .01 million.

It's on like Donkey Kong rabbit man.
Some of you guys make me sick! I can't imagine getting a million, let alone 2. My palms start sweating when I see myself getting near my high score, and something stupid always kills me. I would like to record myself playing that game, to see all the action on screen. Like I said, most of it is sheer luck. Each time I surpass my old score, I wonder, "How the frig did I just do that?"

[ElectricMonk]

well oblivion has been owning me so far i don't see it stopping any time soon.

[Stormwatcher]

I'll be playing Metroid Prime Hunters SP, MGS3 and starting my life in Battlfield 2.

[Wadmaasi]

I'm with Blue: God of War. Totally worth buying a PS2 for, even this late in the game(s).

Will take breaks from GoW to skirmish Dawn of War: Winter Assault vs. AI, mebbe get a couple compstomps in with a friend. I also need to tidy the house up a bit before Mrs. Wad gets home late Sun night after 8 days away.

[outfromoutwhere]

I just got 4 new JRPGs yesterday on a used games binge, and I didn't notice the pattern until I got them all home: Wild Arms 3, Suikoden III, Shadow Hearts 3... Of course I broke the streak with the first Kingdom Hearts, which I'm hoping to get through relatively fast so I can talk KH2 with everyone else. The first two hours have been surprisingly fun, and the whole Disney element is handled alot better than I thought it'd be.

[TheHulk]

I wanted to like the first Kingdom Hearts but just couldn't get into it. Does it get any better after Wonderland?

I finally saw an actual honest-to-gosh XBox 360 for sale in a store this week. Thought my next two weekends would be taken up but all my plans got cancelled today. Probably wait about 1 more week and hopefully they'll still be around then. Guess I'll take this weekend to try and finish up Destoy All Humans, Psychonauts, Jade Empire, and Stubbs then sell my XBox and games.

[maharahaj]

Oblivion and Top Spin 2 on the 360. Am I the only one playing topspin2? Its a decent game, just like its predecessor. Might do the Tomb Raider Demo again; that shit was fun.

[ezzkmo]

guild wars and oblivion. continuing my trend.

[Spigot]

Of course I broke the streak with the first Kingdom Hearts, which I'm hoping to get through relatively fast so I can talk KH2 with everyone else. The first two hours have been surprisingly fun, and the whole Disney element is handled alot better than I thought it'd be.
I was really impressed with the way they integrated the two worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy-style JRPG's. It seems that some people just couldn't get into the first KH, but I loved it from start to finish. The only level that I recall disliking was the Monstro level. That was pretty dumb. Thankfully the levels in KH2 are much better than in the first one.

I just picked up Dawn of War: Winter Assault while I was out this afternoon so I might fire it up and give it a try, although Oblivion is calling out to me...

[outfromoutwhere]

I wanted to like the first Kingdom Hearts but just couldn't get into it. Does it get any better after Wonderland? Actually, those two hours just got me to the start of Wonderland, it's the first world I went to. So, no idea...

[Hugenex]

Oblivion and ....work

[EGO]

Burnout Revenge 360 on-line, because it's AWESOME!

And Rumble Roses XX, because... well... because it's "XX" :D

[JRR006]

Oblivion, Metroid Prime: Hunters, and I finally picked up God of War, so I'll give that a try. Oh, and I picked up Ico, too! Mostly Oblivion and Ico, probably.

[TalkingOctopus]

Metal Arms (gamecube) - on mission 30. Seems like a long game.

Xenogears (ps1) - still working on this one. Seems like a REALLY long game.

[Nichols]

Avernum 3, Ultima VII, Might and Magic VI, Prussia's Glory, Strategic Command 2, and Hammer & Sickle.

Now that I'm done with Oblivion (for good it seems, unless some really cool mods come out) I have a lot more time to devote to these much more deserving games.

[Blue]

I wanted to like the first Kingdom Hearts but just couldn't get into it. Does it get any better after Wonderland?

I am of the opinion that it does. I thought Wonderland was pretty boring for the most as was Traverse Town (I tend to dislike games where enemies keep popping up despite efforts to get through a 'zone'), but after that I began to enjoy the game a good deal more. I'm two level after Wonderland and am finding KH is just now starting to pick up steam in the story department. It's wonderfully handled in terms of using the license and I'm very impressed with the game as a whole, just some points are sticking that keep me from being overly gushy with it.

However, I'm going to play though as it is by no means a bad title and - when KH 2 hits bargin - snatch it up too.

[Syl]

I would be playing oblivion, and i very, very, very badly want too.

I have a research paper to write and a job to spend the rest of my time with. so.....

...i'll most likely only play about 10 hours of oblivion.

[sardonic_wrath]

Oblivion and a bit of Half-Life 2

[lewsid]

We Love Katamari - best PSP game to date.

Weird Worlds - still so damn fun.

Oblivion - with my imagination (not mine yet).

Back-Burning: WoW, Red Orchestra

[Ghostbear]

WoW, oblivion and Dawn of War: WA. Just finished all the dark brotherhood quests so its time to be a thief!

[dorkus_malorkus]

Probably reading the "What Are You Playing This Weekend?" thread on Kotaku. :rolleyes: Also, is it possible to control Oblivion PC with a controller? I use the mouse all day at work and would love the option without having to buy a 360. I swore I am not getting any more games since I don't really have time to play them but I have never played an Elder Scrolls game. The draw is too great!

[Pumped'Up]

Oblivion w/ mods:
- colored world map
- shorter grass
- LOD texture replacement
- better grass texture w/o tiling
- no more annoying messages
- ...and others I can't remember...

[Nichols]

Probably reading the "What Are You Playing This Weekend?" thread on Kotaku. Also, is it possible to control Oblivion PC with a controller? I use the mouse all day at work and would love the option without having to buy a 360. I swore I am not getting any more games since I don't really have time to play them but I have never played an Elder Scrolls game. The draw is too great!
You probably could, though I personally much prefer the keyboard over a controller, but eh.

[Major Dan]

I think the highest praise I can give to a game is that I don't want to play or buy another game and Oblivion is certainly worthy of that praise.

Duh...Oblivion is all I play :D

[dorkus_malorkus]

You probably could, though I personally much prefer the keyboard over a controller, but eh.

I bought it and tried to use my Thustmaster controller. The right stick just will not control the mouse portion. The left works as it should. I tried the ini patch from Batheda for xbox360 controller but didn't help. :(