The Gaming Lounge: Beyond - Part 3

[Mrs. Sawyer]

Challenge accepted.

Time to reserve Fifa 13, GTA V, and Assassin's Creed 3

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

It's not, that's the point. I'm not allowed to play because I'm not online. Parker Wayne was right about what happened but I can't get online to fix it

I used to have the same problem. It's a DRM issue Microsoft has from time to time.

 

[Soapy]

Spike TV VGA 2012 thing

Samuel L. Jackson will return to Spike TV to host "VGA TEN," the tenth anniversary of the "Video Game Awards" live on Friday, December 7 at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT. The acclaimed international film, stage and video game star, most recently featured in the summer blockbuster, "The Avengers," has hosted the "VGAs" three times from 2005-2007.
The biggest night in the gaming universe will feature world premieres of the most anticipated games of the future and once again simultaneously air LIVE on both Spike TV and Spike.com. "VGA Ten" will also air in over 100 countries and territories around the world.

"I'm thrilled to once again preside over the biggest night of gaming," said Jackson. "And to all the gamers out there – you better circle the date right now and not make any plans that night – you don't want to be that one guy among your friends who misses this show."

"Sam is a gamer, an icon and one badass host," said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer and Executive Vice President, Event Production, Talent & Studio Relations for Viacom Entertainment Group. "We are thrilled to have him back at the controls for 'VGA Ten' as we celebrate a decade in the gaming universe."

Also returning to the "VGAs" is Executive Producer Mark Burnett, the multi-Emmy Award-winning acclaimed producer of "Survivor," "The Voice," "The Apprentice," the "63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards," the "MTV Movie Awards" and the "People's Choice Awards."

"The combination of Samuel L. Jackson and the Tenth Anniversary of the 'Video Game Awards' are already making this year's show a must-see event for gamers all around the world," said Burnett, "and we haven't even started talking about all of the World Premieres yet!"

"I'm a huge Samuel L. Jackson fan and literally can't get enough of him," Burnett continued. "What an amazing opportunity to work with Spike for the second time and with him for the first time."

In January, Jackson was cited by Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-grossing actor of all time, bringing in over seven billion dollars in revenue. Jackson next stars in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film, "Django Unchained," which comes to theaters this December.

Since 2003, Spike TV's "Video Game Awards," has paid tribute to the year's absolute best in gaming and featured exclusive world premieres of the most anticipated games of the future. The "VGAs" have gained the reputation of being the place for the world's top video publishers to premiere their titles, and this year, "VGA Ten" will provide a sneak peak of the next generation of gaming.

Dubbed the "Oscars for Videos Games" by The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post, the show has featured appearances by Hugh Jackman, Charlize Theron, Jack Black, Tiger Woods, Foo Fighters, Kiefer Sutherland, Dwayne Johnson, Stevie Wonder, Neil Patrick Harris, Zac Levi, Jake Gyllenhaal, Weezer, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Tony Hawk, 50 Cent, Mike Tyson, Vin Diesel, Snoop Dogg and many more.

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Dubbed the "Oscars for Videos Games" by The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post, the show has featured appearances by Hugh Jackman, Charlize Theron, Jack Black, Tiger Woods, Foo Fighters, Kiefer Sutherland, Dwayne Johnson, Stevie Wonder, Neil Patrick Harris, Zac Levi, Jake Gyllenhaal, Weezer, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Tony Hawk, 50 Cent, Mike Tyson, Vin Diesel, Snoop Dogg and many more.

Dubbed the "Oscars for Videos Games" by The Los Angeles Times & The Washington Post

Dubbed the "Oscars for Videos Games"

"Oscars for Videos Games"

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[ProjectPat2280]

Damn! I was gonna use that .gif!



The SVGA's are the Teen Choice awards for the VG industry.

 

[Benstamania]

... The VITA.. On Spike.. Has been around for 10 years!?

 

[Paroxysm]

I think that's a fair call.

Both suck. lol

What other award shows are there? The IAA's and that's about it. lol

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I just picked up:

Lolipop Chainsaw
Borderlands GOTY
Batman Arkham City
Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY
Bionic Commando
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus collection

Traded in a bunch of stuff and actually got all that for free.

Was that first one kinda more enjoyable?

 

[Tanin]

Was that first one kinda more enjoyable?

I'm liking it. I can tell by playing it a lot of people won't though. It has major problems with the camera.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I'm liking it. I can tell by playing it a lot of people won't though. It has major problems with the camera.

Too many games have that problem for me to complain

 

[Havok83]

Wow this so random. Valve and Overkill are working on a Payday: The Heist/Left 4 Dead crossover.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/payday-the-heist-no-mercy-sets-the-scene-for-left-4-dead/

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Completely forgot about this game, check the title of Spike VGA awards and decided to check this

Lower score than the first game, that's all I saw. This one is a 7 and its predecessor got a 7.6

 

[Wolvieboy17]

It's better than the first. I found it fun.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I still need to play it

 

[Spidey-Bat]

Good news for you gamers down under. Australia is getting a new rating for adult games so Mature games won't be censored/banned as much anymore.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-new...8-classification/story-e6frfku0-1226399228661

 

[Wolvieboy17]

Yup, we're all celebrating down here... Everyone except the Christian Lobby, that is, but luckily they've got their hands too full with gay marriage to do anything about it :P

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Consider playing Oblivion
Is there a way to turn it third person view without adding a mod or texture of any sort?

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

You just click the right thumbstick.

 

[Havok83]

you just click the right thumbstick.

lol

 

[Spider-Aziz]

You just click the right thumbstick.

Never played a Bethesda game, so I couldn't tell
Going to play it on PC

 

[Wolvieboy17]

I wouldn't even bother with Oblivion, just get Skyrim. Especially if you're getting it on PC, it has great mod support.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I wouldn't even bother with Oblivion, just get Skyrim. Especially if you're getting it on PC, it has great mod support.

I'll play Oblivion first, will save Skyrim for later

 

[Havok83]

just be warned that Oblivion's age definetly shows although it may not be as jarring to you if you've never played Skyrim. I tried going back to it after Skyrim was released and couldnt

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Not a Golden Oldie then
Sad to know

 

[Wolvieboy17]

That's why I suggested Skyrim, it's superior in most ways, ESPECIALLY if you're getting it on PC. With the number of crazy mods out there (including the Spider-Man mod), I think you'd enjoy it a lot more.

 

[Havok83]

That's why I suggested Skyrim, it's superior in most ways, ESPECIALLY if you're getting it on PC. With the number of crazy mods out there (including the Spider-Man mod), I think you'd enjoy it a lot more.

If he wants to play Ovlivion though, he needs to do it before Skyrim as it'll feel unplayable if he does it backwards. It'll be cool to see the evolution in gameplay and how things have improved. While not a direct sequel, plenty of what happened in Oblivion is refrenced in Skyrim like in the side quests involving the Dark Brotherhood and Daedric princes, etc... I thought those were nice minor touches that I wouldn't have appreciated had I not played the previous game. TES has such an immensive and interesting lore to it. Unfortunately I missed out on Morrowind when it came out as I'd have love to have played it for more backstory but it's too primitive for me now