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Krieger91

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I have been so bored lately, I finished ME2 this week and im down to playing l4d2. I've had it since launch and played about 320+ hours on it. I beat JC2, Metro 2033, GTA IV, Arma 2, Batman AA, Dirt 2, and some other games.... now I pretty much have nothing to really play. I also played the hell out of BC2.

I honestly never even really looked at borderlands, it looks cool for $30. I don't know if I can wait a while for new games to come out. What's your opinions? Should I wait for something better to come out, or pick up something while there's a lull in the market.
 
Start playing an MMO. Kiss the next 5 years of your life good bye. At least you'll always have something to do though :)
 
I loved borderlands and the DLC for it (except Moxi's underground)

most fun and time spent on a game in a long time for me.
 
Go outside?

If you need more games, check out both STALKERs, The Witcher (this!), Magicka and theres always Team Fortress 2. I probably sound like a broken record but one of the reasons I own a 360 is so that when I get tired/bored/fed up with my PC games I have an entirely different platform, different friends list and different games I can go dabble on. Also I can choose between couch 5.1 or office computer desk w/kb&m. If consoles aren't your thing, I suggest considering it your thing.. or go look at handhelds. Gaming is more than sitting at a computer desk, go explore and think outside your usual boundries.

Here you sit bored enough with gaming that you made a thread on the internet asking for advice. I say live a little and try something different. PC gaming rocks, go find more PC games but if that doesn't suffice ... you know what to do.
 
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theNoid said:
Go outside?
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If the OP got enjoyment from outdoor activities, then he would probably be doing that. In fact he most likely does some things, I don't see how this is relevant.

Here's a few games you can spend some good hours on:

1. Torchlight
2. The Witcher.
3. S.T.A.L.K.E.R: SoC and Clear Sky

Borderlands is OK, I have it, but it's only fun if you have friends to play with on a regular basis. The gameplay is a lot of fun at first, but gets really long in the tooth. Pretty much you get millions of guns, but you basically only shoot 2 different types of targets: Bandits and Skags (vicious dogs).
 
Q-BZ said:
^^ Do this in between Fear sessions. ;)
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Lol, yeah, for people who find it hard to stomach horror games, do this. ;) But yes, if you haven't done so already, play through Fear. One of the best games ever. Oh, and if you enjoy Doom type games, play through Serious Sam 1 and 2 on Steam. Awesome games. I just wish they made these styles of fps still. They're so few and far between now. :(
 
theNoid said:
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Umm i did this, threw a leg over my Trek Remedy 9, bombed through the backcountry in the pissing rain, did all my studying for next week, and watched a dissapointing episode of top gear,

PS: im not the op :p
 
Borderlands is amazing. Get it with the dlc and you'll be busy for a long time. Love that game!!
 
Q-BZ said:
Wow. ANYONE who has never played this before...are there any folks that haven't?...Stop what you're doing right now and get this game and play it.
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I only finally just played and finished it yesterday. Overall I was kinda left... meh.

And to think I have four more FEAR games to go, since I have the expansions and FEAR 2 and its DLC...

I tried Borderlands half a year ago... Meh... Possibly didn't get far enough into it, though.

I best try it out again, since I even bought the DLCs...
 
I am one of those people who haven't played FEAR, but every time I decide to download and play it, I watch the speed run video and it feels like I've already completed it. It's the same as few other games now.
 
piscian18 said:
Dead Space 2 is the only game that matters this year
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I'm pretty happy with DS 2 but the year is young. ;)


As for Fear: It was fresh back when it came out. I can see where some folks may not be as impressed with it as those of us who played it back when it came out but it's still a damned solid FPS with a good story to boot.
 
Q-BZ said:
As for Fear: It was fresh back when it came out. I can see where some folks may not be as impressed with it as those of us who played it back when it came out but it's still a damned solid FPS with a good story to boot.
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Problem is I delay on release as I want a system that can run it right. I bought FEAR on release but decided to wait 'til later. I waited too long. (I actually now own at least three licenses to FEAR, too...)

I've decided I don't need to run everything 2560x1600 anymore, either. Or even all of the eye candy. Otherwise I'm going to start missing great titles and going "meh" by the time I play them.

I mean, we used to play Quake @ 640x480 and be damn thrilled with it. Waiting 'til 2001 to play Quake finally would have missed the entire point of that game...
 
You can't go wrong with Borderlands GOTY for $30. I've spent more than double that on the base game and all the DLCs and I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of it.
 
theNoid said:
Go outside?

If you need more games, check out both STALKERs, The Witcher (this!), Magicka and theres always Team Fortress 2. I probably sound like a broken record but one of the reasons I own a 360 is so that when I get tired/bored/fed up with my PC games I have an entirely different platform, different friends list and different games I can go dabble on. Also I can choose between couch 5.1 or office computer desk w/kb&m. If consoles aren't your thing, I suggest considering it your thing.. or go look at handhelds. Gaming is more than sitting at a computer desk, go explore and think outside your usual boundries.

Here you sit bored enough with gaming that you made a thread on the internet asking for advice. I say live a little and try something different. PC gaming rocks, go find more PC games but if that doesn't suffice ... you know what to do.
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Go outside? In my spare time I camp out in the woods for 3 day weekends at tactical WWII reenactments, I play airsoft and paintball, read, watch movies, paint WH40k tabletop, play Arkham Horror, and attend a University. Don't tell me to go outside because I have nothing better to do than play games. And all this from a guy who has been posting here for.... 7.1 Years? Sounds like you need a new hobby to me. You would think after all those 7 years you would know how to actually post things related to the topic. I guess not.


Back on topic, already played tons of TF2, and beat the first two stalkers, the witcher, and fear when it came out. Fear was meh. Also got level 60 on WoW a few times, it was mediocre. I played almost every MMO under the sun. So I guess I will continue playing l4d2 with my friends and wait for a few new releases.
 
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Blubikins said:
Amnesia! But only play it at night with the lights off and headphones on!
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Crap! I can't believe I completely forgot to mention that game. Maybe I didn't think the OP would enjoy that considering their previous titles.

@ the OP, yes get this game... at least try the demo! I would rebuy it @ $30, at $20 it's a steal. Play it only at night though, with some headphones on and no background distractions.:eek:
 
I don't know how anyone could be bored, there are so damn many games out there to play right now. My backlog is just ridiculous, I had to start selling some of my games because I know I'll never have time to play them all.

Anyways, if you've never played borderlands, it's a great game and it'll keep you busy for a long time. DS2 is great, but it's only 12 hours long if you really take your time.
 
I get like this from time to time too. Can get REALLY frustrating.

What I like to do is dig out some of my old games and play through them. Recently played through Septerra Core again and had a blast.

Perhaps a stroll down Nostalgia Lane is in order?
 
I haven't been bored since I got my first computer and internet access in 1996.


forums, newsgroups, podcasts, information about and from the entirety of human civilization at your fingertips


Impossible to be bored in modern times, you choose to be bored
 
Cat1yst said:
Umm i did this, threw a leg over my Trek Remedy 9, bombed through the backcountry in the pissing rain
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Stay off wet trails -- yes, we're everywhere :p Nice bike.

To the Op: Pick up ArmA2, spend 15 hours learning to play, then profit. Also, Minecraft, Oblivion, Fallout 3/NV
 
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theNoid said:
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Krieger91 said:
Go outside? In my spare time I camp out in the woods for 3 day weekends at tactical WWII reenactments, I play airsoft and paintball, read, watch movies, paint WH40k tabletop, play Arkham Horror, and attend a University. Don't tell me to go outside because I have nothing better to do than play games. And all this from a guy who has been posting here for.... 7.1 Years? Sounds like you need a new hobby to me. You would think after all those 7 years you would know how to actually post things related to the topic. I guess not.
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theNoid just got owned.... seriously. :D

Way to keep up the horrible stereotype that gamers never do anything else but game. sigh

On topic... play WoW. It's awesome. Great game, tons to do and always changing. I play WoW and take breaks every few months to do some FPS binges (BFBC2 was my last).
 
Yeah, I hear you. I just finished a trillion hours on Assassin's Creed 2 and was bored stiff. Decided to play something different...a departure from the slash and kill, I started my second playthrough of "Amnesia the Dark Descent". No weapons, no currency to worry about collecting, nothing to buy...just the puzzles, great story, and frightening moments to survive.

Oh...I play in a band and occasionally work as an actor when I can make the phone ring.
Boredom has gone bye-bye! (Well mostly -- the weather in the New York/North New Jersey area leaves a lot to be desired. The games help.) :cool:
 
WasntMe said:
Way to keep up the horrible stereotype that gamers never do anything else but game. sigh

On topic... play WoW.
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One minute we're sighing and laughing about horrible gamer stereotypes... the next we're suggesting WoW...

Thanks for the laugh!
 
Tolyngee said:
One minute we're sighing and laughing about horrible gamer stereotypes... the next we're suggesting WoW...

Thanks for the laugh!
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I met my hot, red headed, big breasted wife in WoW. No stereotypes needed or wanted.

*no pics because this isn't GenMay though they are easy to find on Facebook (and in GenMay)*

WoW stereotypes come from people who don't play WoW. :D
 
WasntMe said:
WoW stereotypes come from people who don't play WoW. :D
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I never played WOW. I just get my stereotype from the posters who lament about losing years of their life to it. Glad to hear you had a different experience.
 
Q-BZ said:
Wow. ANYONE who has never played this before...are there any folks that haven't?...Stop what you're doing right now and get this game and play it.
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Really? I played as far as the first dark hallway (so basically 30sec into the game) and those f@&king sounds scared the crap out of me and I had to close it.

To OP: since you're done all your games maybe you can start working on my Steam backlog? :D

I highly recommend Magicka (check out the demo on Steam). Looks like a simple game at first glance but it's much more fun than it first appears, especially multiplayer.
 
Try Starcraft 2 if your into real time strategy games. Terrible story line, but the single player is still a blast. Also the online multiplayer can you going forever, hitting the top of the ladder takes months even years of refinement.
 
Atari 2600 ROM's + Emulator. I'm setting my gf up with them cause she was like "I miss the old Atari games".

Little did she know what a surprise I had ;)
 
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