I finally have some money saved up, and recently picked up a few games I've been enjoying very much. Right now, I'm pretty content with my gaming situtation (i.e. Don't feel the need for any more games yet).
So I was thinking about maybe upgrading my PC a little with the money I have.
Only problem is, I don't want to have spent most of my money on upgrades, and then realize a few days later (once I have no money left to spare) that 3 new games I had no idea were coming out so soon have been released.
So does anybody maybe have some links showing the release schedule for the 4 big platforms (GC, PS2, Xbox, PC) over the next month or so? I'm not talking about through November or the end of the year or anything, just maybe to the end of October-ish.
Kudos to anyone who can help. :)
SoSo09
09-30-2004, 11:43 PM
Half-Life 2
S.T.A.L.K.E.R
commanderkeen
09-30-2004, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by SoSo09
S.T.A.L.K.E.R
Yea, in like 6 months... but HL2 is really the only anticipated game before christmas.
Spaceman Spiff
10-01-2004, 12:23 AM
Surely you guys are anticipating more than just FPS on the PC, right? ;)
mikeysg
10-01-2004, 12:50 AM
Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff
Surely you guys are anticipating more than just FPS on the PC, right? ;) Awww....but FPS's where our shiny new cards will shine. ;) Not a big fan of RTS or RPG, though I wouldn't mind an RPG once in a while......FPS's where it's at.:D HL2, STALKER, FEAR and Starship Troopers are the FPS I'm really lookin' forward to.;)
20NemesiS01
10-01-2004, 12:53 AM
Halo 2
OpStar
10-01-2004, 01:19 AM
HL2, EQ2, Vampires:Bloodlines are pretty much what I'm looking forward to.
slavik
10-01-2004, 02:23 AM
Originally posted by SoSo09
S.T.A.L.K.E.R
Chompman
10-01-2004, 02:33 AM
World of warcraft ... nuff said :)
20NemesiS01
10-01-2004, 02:34 AM
Forgot about this one:
Battle for Middle-earth, too bad it's been delayed to Dec 6th.
Beretta
10-01-2004, 06:12 AM
What about Tribes: Vengence? :)
mezah
10-01-2004, 07:23 AM
Advent Rising
but i'm not sure it will come out till the end of the year
20NemesiS01
10-01-2004, 11:35 AM
Originally posted by Beretta
What about Tribes: Vengence? :)
That comes out in 4 days. I'm going to be buying it, I've been playing the beta and demo.
Kyrgizion
10-01-2004, 02:07 PM
Originally posted by Chompman
World of warcraft ... nuff said :)
Seconded! It's the only game, EVER, I would ever consider paying a monthly fee for.
herbtv2
10-01-2004, 03:14 PM
GTA San Andreas
Hadsus
10-01-2004, 03:22 PM
WoW is about as generic as a MMORPG gets. The stress test did nothing for me. I don't know the first thing about the new EQ 2....though I think it would be real funny if it actually turned out to be somewhat innovative. Here it is that WoW is doing it's best to be the EQ alternative while the real EQ takes a sharp turn in the road to make the alternatives look tired and dated.
dimmy32
10-01-2004, 05:12 PM
"Flat-out" looks fun to me , if you like violent smash-up car games.
I encourage you to check out the preview videos - http://www.flatoutgame.com/
Also there's F.E.A.R. , which looks very fun (FPS game )
Not sure when thats coming out tho...
Kamakazie
10-01-2004, 08:25 PM
By the end of this year we will have:
Half-Life 2 (hopefully)
Metroid Prime 2 (oh hellz yes)
GTA: San Andreas
Tribes 3
Viewtiful Joe 2 (oh hellz yes again)
Halo 2
mikeysg
10-02-2004, 01:40 AM
I'd forgotten about Vampire : Bloodline!:o Yeah, this is one bada$$ game I'm looking forward to.....speaking of vampires, is Bloodrayne 2 out yet....I like the idea of a female vamp in tight leather knocking off zombies.:D
Chompman
10-02-2004, 02:11 AM
Originally posted by Kamakazie
By the end of this year we will have:
Half-Life 2 (hopefully)
Metroid Prime 2 (oh hellz yes)
GTA: San Andreas
Tribes 3
Viewtiful Joe 2 (oh hellz yes again)
Halo 2
Don't forget WoW....
Also we need to remember WoW ... :D
EQ 2 also I suppose if you are into that kind of stuff
OpStar
10-02-2004, 04:09 AM
I've played WoW and EQ2 both now, and EQ2 is hands down better.
WoW is almost exactly like EQLive with a new wrapper, and you level waaay too quickly.
EQ2 is a much better game, looks better, with a lot more life in it, if I had to guess.
Chompman
10-02-2004, 04:39 AM
Originally posted by OpStar
I've played WoW and EQ2 both now, and EQ2 is hands down better.
WoW is almost exactly like EQLive with a new wrapper, and you level waaay too quickly.
EQ2 is a much better game, looks better, with a lot more life in it, if I had to guess.
Have to remember, WoW is in beta and the exp will more then likely drop once its released.
They do this to let people reach high level to be able to test the levels.
As for EQ2 I think sony has made a majority of their fan based pissed off at them with SWG and their customer support.
Though I do miss dieing by "A Giant Rat" in WoW like you did in EQ :D
OpStar
10-02-2004, 05:16 AM
I'm going to EQ2 from SWG, as are a lot of people if the forums are any indication.
Games Im REALLLY Looking forward to in the future
- Zelda (gamecube)
- Metroid Prime 2 (gamecube)
- FF7: Dirge of Cerberus (ps2)
- Metal Slug 3d (ps2)
- StellaDeus (ps2)
- Wanda and Collossus (ps2)
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/article/546/546753/wanda-and-colossus-20040910052641531.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/article/550/550778/wanda-and-colossus-20040924011131055.jpg
Originally posted by mezah
why are u waiting for those games??
do u really own 3 consoles??:eek:
cause they are totally badass games that blow away all the over-rated trash thats been released on the PC lately (ie Doom3)...
yup, i own 3 consoles... i dont see whats so :eek: about that ... i spent less $$$ on all 3 of my consoles than I did on just my video card :o
LordVampyre
10-02-2004, 01:04 PM
dont think Ill be getting these but thought Id mention them...
Black and white 2 and Liesure Suit Larry new effort..
WildWeasel
10-02-2004, 02:58 PM
Definitely looking forward to Halo 2 and GTA: San Andreas.
I think that Half-Life 2 and STALKER both have kick-*** potential, but I'm not as sure about their greatness as I am with Halo and GTA.
Skywize
10-02-2004, 04:44 PM
What about:
Knights of Honor (RTS)
and
*drumroll*
KOTOR II (twotwotwotwo *echo*)
(coming to you this december)
Zvi
10-02-2004, 09:53 PM
Halo 2.
HL2 (hopefully this year).
kpxgq: - Did you really have to trash Doom3? After all the question was about upcoming games.
Don't like Doom3, just let it go. What now, all Doom3 fans shuold post in every other thread about Zelda being overrated cartoonish trash for 12 year olds? Wouldn't be reasonable, or would it?
Chompman
10-03-2004, 02:08 AM
Originally posted by Skywize
What about:
KOTOR II (twotwotwotwo *echo*)
(coming to you this december)
Good point :D
Kamakazie
10-03-2004, 02:10 AM
kpxgq: Naruto: Narutimett Hero 2 is on PS2, not Gamecube (the Gamecube Naruto game is different), and it just came out last week!!
Skywize
10-03-2004, 02:43 AM
Originally posted by Zvi
Halo 2.
HL2 (hopefully this year).
kpxgq: - Did you really have to trash Doom3? After all the question was about upcoming games.
Don't like Doom3, just let it go. What now, all Doom3 fans shuold post in every other thread about Zelda being overrated cartoonish trash for 12 year olds? Wouldn't be reasonable, or would it?
Well IMHO most console games are overrated cartoonish trash for 12 year olds :P Soooo in your attempt at being sarcastic I'd say you were right on ;)
And just for the record: I too think Doom 3 was way overhyped
(and so is HL2, after all the wait i betcha there won't be any visual 'WOW-factor' anymore, better be all it can be in the gameplay area)
OpStar
10-03-2004, 03:49 AM
KOTOR II is going to be sick :o
Bearded Kirklander
10-03-2004, 04:01 AM
PC: Myst IV, Half-Life 2
Console: Mortal Kombat Deception & Halo 2
I have a PS2 and am going to wait until Deception hits Greatest Hits status, I think, since I still have Deadly Alliance and dig playing it.
Myst IV is going to be only $39 at intro, I think, so when it hits $29, I'm all over it. Half-Life 2 - I am going to wait for the reviews and the patches and a price drop to maybe $39 or $29.
UT2004 is still keeping me very busy, after all these months. :)
mikeysg
10-03-2004, 04:30 AM
I have 2 PCs, a PS2 and an xBOX.....I'd hardly touch my consoles for a few months now.....last game I played on my PS2 was Van Helsing and DOA:XBV for my xBOX. U bought 'em coz it seemed like the right thing to do at the time.:o After playing PC games, consoles don't do anything for me right now...:)
Spaceman Spiff
10-03-2004, 06:02 AM
Originally posted by mikeysg
I have 2 PCs, a PS2 and an xBOX.....I'd hardly touch my consoles for a few months now.....last game I played on my PS2 was Van Helsing and DOA:XBV for my xBOX. U bought 'em coz it seemed like the right thing to do at the time.:o After playing PC games, consoles don't do anything for me right now...:)
Well, to put things in perspective, anything less would unacceptable.
I mean, you could buy all 3 consoles easily for less than the price of that video card in your sig. Think about that for a second.
So yeah...if you've got the money to invest in PC gaming (which no matter how you slice it is infinetly more expensive than console gaming), it had damn well BETTER be more entertaining.
You wouldn't pay $40,000 for a new BMW, and expect it to be no better than a $15000 Honda, right?
yet the fact that PC and console games (overall) ARE so close in many ways, is what makes console games so damn popular. For the price of a flat, average, barebones PC, one can buy their favorite 2 consoles with a few games each.
Skywize
10-03-2004, 07:05 PM
Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff
Well, to put things in perspective, anything less would unacceptable.
I mean, you could buy all 3 consoles easily for less than the price of that video card in your sig. Think about that for a second.
So yeah...if you've got the money to invest in PC gaming (which no matter how you slice it is infinetly more expensive than console gaming), it had damn well BETTER be more entertaining.
You wouldn't pay $40,000 for a new BMW, and expect it to be no better than a $15000 Honda, right?
yet the fact that PC and console games (overall) ARE so close in many ways, is what makes console games so damn popular. For the price of a flat, average, barebones PC, one can buy their favorite 2 consoles with a few games each.
Talking strictly about gaming: point made.
But most people use their PC for more than just games.
Local News, nationwide news, worldnews, weather, email, stock quotes, word proccessing, video capture, video/audio editing, sharkyforums, 3dmark ( ;) ), SETI, folding, and porn.
Just to list a few uses :)
BTW how do you aim in HALO on XBOX?
Can't possibly beat aiming with a mouse can ya?
WildWeasel
10-03-2004, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by Skywize
BTW how do you aim in HALO on XBOX?
Can't possibly beat aiming with a mouse can ya? Actually, I prefer playing FPSs on Xbox now. When I first got it, I avoided shooters like the plague. I liked the whole mouse/keyboard thing and (more importantly) I sucked balls aiming with a controller. Then I slowly eased into it and now I'm much more comfortable on the 'box than I am with mouse and keyboard.
Nobody can dispute that mouse/keyboard is the more precise control scheme, but I personally enjoy the Controller S more.
Bearded Kirklander
10-04-2004, 12:13 AM
But the controller could not possibly be as fast and responsive in aiming as a mouse, could it? I'm used to fast fraggin' in UT2004, for instance. Would not want to slow down and have to have the paced aiming thing. Unless you went auto-aim, how could you get a fast reaction time and keep the pace going?
kpxgq
10-04-2004, 01:08 AM
Originally posted by Skywize
BTW how do you aim in HALO on XBOX?
Can't possibly beat aiming with a mouse can ya?
most of the people who prefer PC games over console games are also usually people who play FPS or realtime strategy games 80% of the time... in those types of games... a mouse/keyboard is infinitely better...
howver... in just about every other genre (racing, fighting, rpg, platform, puzzle) a gamepad is superior... thats why just about every sharky who plays madden on their PC also uses a PS2 dualshock pad and USB adapter.
Mikey himself said that he prefers eye-candy filled FPS games.... well then of course he will prefer PC gaming which is played using mouse/kb and with a $500 video card... however for people like me who prefer games with actual gaming substance (gameplay, storyline, characterization, skills)... a $200 console is more than enough
Skywize
10-04-2004, 04:47 PM
Originally posted by kpxgq
however for people like me who prefer games with actual gaming substance (gameplay, storyline, characterization, skills)... a $200 console is more than enough
I haven't played on a console (not counting emulators) since the 80s. My last console gaming was on a friends nintendo (those plain grey boxes way back before half of you guys were born ;) ), and before that was frogger and pac man on the atari 2600.
Pac Man has to be the oldest still surviving game.
Ahhh the good old days when games were simple ;)
BTW IMHO you forgot one of the main attraction of consoles today:
you don't need a college degree to get games working ;)
Spaceman Spiff
10-05-2004, 02:44 AM
Originally posted by Skywize
Talking strictly about gaming: point made.
But most people use their PC for more than just games.
Local News, nationwide news, worldnews, weather, email, stock quotes, word proccessing, video capture, video/audio editing, sharkyforums, 3dmark ( ;) ), SETI, folding, and porn.
Just to list a few uses :)
BTW how do you aim in HALO on XBOX?
Can't possibly beat aiming with a mouse can ya?
True.
But if you look at it from another angle again, while you can do other things with a PC, what makes computers cost so much IS the gaming stuff: Video card, Sound card, memory, super fast CPU, etc. If you just want to do the stuff you mentioned with a PC, it won't be too expensive really. But when you throw in the stuff to make it a half decent system for games, it really adds up.
Boneycat
10-05-2004, 02:49 AM
Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff
True.
But if you look at it from another angle again, while you can do other things with a PC, what makes computers cost so much IS the gaming stuff: Video card, Sound card, memory, super fast CPU, etc. If you just want to do the stuff you mentioned with a PC, it won't be too expensive really. But when you throw in the stuff to make it a half decent system for games, it really adds up.
Yea but will this still be the case with the next gen consoles?
Kamakazie
10-06-2004, 12:28 AM
Originally posted by Boneycat
Yea but will this still be the case with the next gen consoles?
Why wouldnt it be?
Those new consoles will most likely premiere at $300, whereas that new video card costs $500+.
kpxgq
10-06-2004, 12:48 AM
Originally posted by Kamakazie
Why wouldnt it be?
Those new consoles will most likely premiere at $300, whereas that new video card costs $500+.
also Nintendo has always been pretty good about pricing their systems... look at the Gamecube
Spaceman Spiff
10-06-2004, 01:16 AM
Originally posted by Kamakazie
Why wouldnt it be?
Those new consoles will most likely premiere at $300, whereas that new video card costs $500+.
Didn't Xbox, Gamecube, and PS2 ALL premiere at $200 when they were released? I seem to remember that was the case.
OpStar
10-06-2004, 01:29 AM
200 for cube, 300 for xbox and ps2.
Skywize
10-06-2004, 04:23 PM
I wonder how long it will take these console makers to realize that the money is in software and not hardware.
M$ took the first step by selling their XBOX under production cost.
But just look at satellite TV.
10 years ago I paid 700$ for a direcTV receiver and dish, these days they throw those things after you and include a month free programming.
kpxgq
10-06-2004, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by Skywize
I wonder how long it will take these console makers to realize that the money is in software and not hardware.
M$ took the first step by selling their XBOX under production cost.
console makers already know that... they have professional finance strategists working for them
Bearded Kirklander
10-06-2004, 04:55 PM
I think Sony still makes money on every console made, even with the new redesign coming out, don't they?
commanderkeen
10-06-2004, 06:57 PM
"I wonder how long it will take these console makers to realize that the money is in software and not hardware.
M$ took the first step by selling their XBOX under production cost."
Did you think before you posted that??? Why do you think some consoles have gone down, or can't touch Nintendo or Playstation status?? It is because of the games, and people who try to compete know that, if they can't attract good developers then they won't sell consoles. Also, talking about M$... how do you think M$ put the "$" in their name? It is because Bill Gates figured out computers are useless without software. So yeah, I think everyone has figured out that software is the key in the computer/console industry. /end rant
Skywize
10-06-2004, 09:22 PM
Originally posted by commanderkeen
"I wonder how long it will take these console makers to realize that the money is in software and not hardware.
M$ took the first step by selling their XBOX under production cost."
Did you think before you posted that??? Why do you think some consoles have gone down, or can't touch Nintendo or Playstation status?? It is because of the games, and people who try to compete know that, if they can't attract good developers then they won't sell consoles. Also, talking about M$... how do you think M$ put the "$" in their name? It is because Bill Gates figured out computers are useless without software. So yeah, I think everyone has figured out that software is the key in the computer/console industry. /end rant
Well PS2 weren't exactly cheap when they came out ya know :P
Off course they are cheaper now, they are old.
Not even 149$ for an XBOX beats the price you get on a professional satellite dish installation in up to 4 rooms with free programming.
I suppose your TV programming you will need month after month, no guarantee you will buy new games monthly...
It's just where I stand now I do all my gaming on the PC and I'm not gonna spend 149$ on an XBOX just so i can play 2 games.
But if you could get a console and a couple games for under 100$ ppl like me might get hooked and the system and buy more games in the future.
Bearded Kirklander
10-07-2004, 05:32 AM
Costco has some great bundles for consoles. You can get an extra controller, the DVD Remote and a game or two, maybe some memory cards thrown in, usually for a lot less than if you bought them separately. I think the $99 price point of the cube is awesome, and the $149 for the Xbox and PS 2 is pretty great, considering that they come with the ability to play DVD movies. Certainly a lot better than the $300 price they originally came out as.
Slirp
10-07-2004, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by Skywize
Well PS2 weren't exactly cheap when they came out ya know :P
Off course they are cheaper now, they are old.
Not even 149$ for an XBOX beats the price you get on a professional satellite dish installation in up to 4 rooms with free programming.
I suppose your TV programming you will need month after month, no guarantee you will buy new games monthly...
It's just where I stand now I do all my gaming on the PC and I'm not gonna spend 149$ on an XBOX just so i can play 2 games.
But if you could get a console and a couple games for under 100$ ppl like me might get hooked and the system and buy more games in the future.
You have to keep in mind the general population is nothing like the people on this board.
For most people out there a computer will cost $500-$1000+, and parents these days know the kids are just going to use it to play games. So it's not such a tough choice to go with an XBox,PS2,GC cause they save money and a console is less problematic than a computer which needs maitenance every now and again.
ewitte
10-07-2004, 02:39 PM
Originally posted by Bearded Kirklander
I think Sony still makes money on every console made, even with the new redesign coming out, don't they?
How is sony making money off of the gamecube and xbox? :eek: ;)
Eric
Skywize
10-07-2004, 03:11 PM
Originally posted by ewitte
How is sony making money off of the gamecube and xbox? :eek: ;)
Eric
I think he meant that SONY is still making money off of every PS2 sold today, and will make money on the redesigned 'little brother' too :)
ishak540m
10-07-2004, 09:34 PM
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault.
Skywize
10-08-2004, 12:20 AM
Originally posted by ishak540m
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault.
I'm like 'Huh'...and then I remembered...ON topic post :)
Way to ruin my attempt to hijack this thread :P
Dungeon Siege II (Q1 2005)
Bearded Kirklander
10-08-2004, 02:21 AM
Originally posted by Skywize
Dungeon Siege II (Q1 2005) I'm kind of nervous that they may be changing the game up too much. I like the clickity-click-click interface just like it is. :cool:
I have DS and DS LOA and dig 'em both, but I like the first DS better. I don't like having to "transport" to other areas and backtrack. When I read that DS II is going to have a "central hub" type format, where you have to do quests and travel back to the main hub, do other stuff, travel back, etc. I was kinda bummed. http://www.sharkyforums.com/images/icons/icon9.gif