Random Gaming Thoughts

[noiseredux]

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Eh, or just build/buy something in a HTPC case. You can get ones that'll fit the typical width of a receiver/etc and still take a standard ATX board and all.

yeah - I'd just recommend the Alienware (et al) for those folks who aren't so hot on building stuff themselves. For those looking for a console-like experience, it's a neat setup as it's actually Win8, but hides behind a custom 10-foot UI that's completely operable via gamepad. Def a good console->PC gateway rig.

Obviously building something similar w/ SteamOS is a cheaper option, though you might argue that the (hidden) functionality of Win8 is a plus on the Alienware.

[TSTR]

Yeah, what with all those games that don't run on Linux at all, a Windows backed thingy is prob the way to go.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I like PC gaming because certain games just feel "right" on the PC. WRPGs and such.

I don't associate PCs with work, because I don't have a job.

[MrPopo]

You old men with your "real lives" that you can't carve out enough time for non handheld games. I look at your lives and pity you.

Really what are we thinking with our sex lives and relationships and having children and such?

Exactly. You all need to learn about proper priorities.

[GSZX1337]

How about a handicap then? Not a big one, but if you do play an FPS, you must melee kill him at least once, but go for as many times as possible. The handicap is that every time you do it, you must make a bad pun, like "Knife to see you," or "Shanks for that."

Your post reminded me of this:

[Ack]

Shanks very much for that, GSZX1337, I should really take a stab at that kind of humor sometime.

[ExedExes]

I don't know how many of you heard of gamepressure.com but they got some really nice walkthroughs, not just text but full HTML with pictures and detailed descriptions.

[noiseredux]

I don't know how many of you heard of gamepressure.com but they got some really nice walkthroughs, not just text but full HTML with pictures and detailed descriptions.

yeah I like them. You can also buy a nice eBook version of their guides. I haven't, but the option seems pretty good to have.

[ExedExes]

Yeah I bet those ebooks are really handy since you can get them on a tablet, it would beat switching from game to guide.

I was looking for some help on the first Chronicles of Riddick because somehow I walked right into that spot about halfway in where you take a heavy mech and just start shooting up everything and I was totally lost, then I found this site. It helped very much.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I don't know how many of you heard of gamepressure.com but they got some really nice walkthroughs, not just text but full HTML with pictures and detailed descriptions.

Decent site, but it seems to be mostly current/last gen focused.

I mostly stick with StrategyWiki, RPG Classics, GameFAQs, and good old-fashioned print guides.