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Fazz
Honored Contributor
October 29, 2018
Question

Would a bigger television get me back into Pancake gaming?

I really like VR, but the lack of AAA games is making me feel I also need to get back into pancake gaming. I currently have a 42" television and I'm just wondering if I get a 55" or 65" television, if this will get me more immersed in a game like VR does? Since VR came along I've struggled to get back into 2D gaming and there's some really good pancake games that will never come to VR.

So do you think a lager screen would get me more immersed in a game or not?

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      nalex66
      nalex66
      Honored Contributor
      May 14, 2019

      RuneSR2 said:


      nalex66 said:

      I heard 15 hours for the main quest, and way more time to do most of the side content. That's fine for me, there are very few games these days that I'll commit that much time to (although I have spent over 500 hours in Fallout 4).



      I don't have a spine :blush: - and was extremely close to buying Rage 2, because it's just €34 here:

      https://www.cdkeys.com/rage2

      But then I noticed this isn't the Steam version - I need to have some Bethesda game launcher running? I was so happy finishing Transference and getting rid of the annoying constantly-updating Uplay software. And I got a similar problem with Origin and Battlefield  :#  So the thought of having another game launcher installed, sigh... Well, maybe I should check out No Man's SKy, but Rage 2 looks so much better - and now I know it'll work flawlessly on my rig... hmmm...

      Anyone getting Rage 2 this week?


      Yeah, from what I can see, all resellers are selling the Bethesda Launcher version. I already use their launcher for Fallout76, but I'd much prefer the Steam version, so I'm going to hold out for a sale direct from Steam.
      I'm hopefully going to have my Quest in a week, so that will eat up my gaming time for a while. I'll see about getting Rage 2 once I've burned through some of the Quest launch content.
      DK2, CV1, Go, Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3. Try my game: Cyclops Island Demo
      pyroth309
      Up and Coming
      May 14, 2019
      Not going to buy it. Ever since they announced that the game was broken up into dlc's, I've decided to wait until the whole game is released and it's on sale in a bundle. Sick of games releasing unfinished and then you sell me the rest of it...
      Anonymous
      May 14, 2019
      I'm definitely getting it. DOOM and Mad Max were some of my favorite games from recent years, and I liked the first RAGE (not sure why it got bad reviews). This second game looks more like what people were expecting, and it seemed to get good reviews from sites I trust. And reviews can be deceiving anyhow.
      pyroth309
      Up and Coming
      May 14, 2019

      TheRealCyber said:

      I'm definitely getting it. DOOM and Mad Max were some of my favorite games from recent years, and I liked the first RAGE (not sure why it got bad reviews). This second game looks more like what people were expecting, and it seemed to get good reviews from sites I trust. And reviews can be deceiving anyhow.


      Yea I enjoyed the first Rage as well and never understood the negativity. I'll eventually get Rage 2, I just hate the game break up model. I'd rather wait until the whole game is out and play through it all in one go. Plus with bethesda, hopefully by then all the bugs are fixed or at least mods are out to fix them all. I've got too many games in this day and age to need to rush for releases. 
      nalex66
      nalex66
      Honored Contributor
      May 14, 2019
      From the reviews I've read, the high point is the combat--very DOOM-like, which is awesome. The open world seems to suffer a bit from repetitive content, but the constant flow of upgrades for your guns, cars, and abilities keeps it fresh. I almost said "screw it" and bought it this afternoon--at least it would keep me busy while I wait for my Quest. I might bite the bullet if I keep reading reviews and watching videos. I do have a three-day weekend coming up...
      DK2, CV1, Go, Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3. Try my game: Cyclops Island Demo
      CrashFu
      Inspiring
      May 15, 2019
       Battletech was the last 2D game I really got into  (mostly because I've been a Mechwarrior nerd since I was a child.. even though I've only ever played two different Mechwarrior PC games, and the two MechAssault games on Xbox.  And briefly forayed into actual Battletech via that MegaMek thing)

      After that, the only 2D games even on my radar at this point are Monster Hunter World (if it EVER stops being a Steam Exclusive on PC,  but at this point I'm pretty much giving up hope on that)  and  Borderlands 3.

      ...  Well, and a couple random indie games I've discovered on Itch.io.
      It's hard being the voice of reason when you're surrounded by unreasonable people.
      nalex66
      nalex66
      Honored Contributor
      May 15, 2019
      Other than Rage 2, the only 2D games on my radar this year are Wolfenstein: Youngblood and DOOM Eternal. 
      DK2, CV1, Go, Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3. Try my game: Cyclops Island Demo
      Wildt
      Inspiring
      June 4, 2019
      Just finished Batman: Arkham Knight which I picked up for pennies on a sale. I've played all the Batman games now, and while every element from the previous games have been refined and polished, some of the new Batmobile parts were really tedious. 
      Still a recommended purchase for fans of the series - especially on sale (duh).

      Now started playing Far Cry: New Dawn. Looks fab and runs well - gameplay is the usual formula with a few tweaks, but that's what I wanted, so I'm happy so far. 
      One of the things I love so much about this open world sandbox type of game, are those hilarious, daft accidents that happen in those crazy battles with both hostile and friendly NPC's in an environment full of explosives, vehicles and igniteable terrain everywere. Add to that crazy powerful "Monstreous" animals that'll just pwn anyone who annoys them, and you got yourself a smiley face recipe.
      jayhawk488108
      Inspiring
      June 4, 2019
      For me it's always been a trade off. Being 'in the game' with SDE

      RuneSR2 said:

      Urgh... Rage 2 .... is dead  :# Kinda:

      https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rage-2


      Single player games don't die. Multiplayer games do.
      ervinsamu3lfx
      New Participant
      July 23, 2019

      pyroth309 said:


      I only liked the first dungeon siege myself but yea it was a classic. I love a good action rpg and still play a few. Path of Exile and Grim Dawn being my favorites at the moment. I have too many games and not enough time these days. First world problems lol. Both of those games do Diablo better than Diablo 3 imo. 


      I love Path of Exile! I love the most how the game changes all the time and you need to advance it and your skill to fit in a new league.
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