JobyDrone's Ten Best Games of 2010

[jedijeff]

Great review Joby

Especially was interested in your reviews of the Back to the Future Game and Red Dead Redemption, as those are two I am interested in playing. Thanks for taking the time out to write up these reviews, and giving them a good evaluation.

[Jobydrone]

Thanks Jeff, I think Back to the Future should be played by ANY fan of the films, gamer or not.  Telltale has purposely made the game so that non gamers could easily control and figure out how things work so as to appeal to everyone.  The story so far is so good that absolutely everyone should give it a try.  It's frankly almost too easy, and I'd almost just as soon simply watch it play out on it's own, the story is so good.

And Red Dead is so darn good, really the only reason I didn't give it my number one spot is because I love the genre of Sci Fi just a touch more than I love the Western.  Both games are equally as awesome and Red Dead could just have easily taken the top spot.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Thanks Jeff, I think Back to the Future should be played by ANY fan of the films, gamer or not.  Telltale has purposely made the game so that non gamers could easily control and figure out how things work so as to appeal to everyone.  The story so far is so good that absolutely everyone should give it a try.  It's frankly almost too easy, and I'd almost just as soon simply watch it play out on it's own, the story is so good.

And Red Dead is so darn good, really the only reason I didn't give it my number one spot is because I love the genre of Sci Fi just a touch more than I love the Western.  Both games are equally as awesome and Red Dead could just have easily taken the top spot.

Are they making any more episodes of BTTF?  I looked at the reviews, but the reviews were a bit too mixed for my taste so I'm waiting to see what they do. 

King

[Jobydrone]

Yes!  You pay 25 bucks for the first episode now, then every month as the new episodes come out you donwload them for no additional cost.  There's a total of 5 chapters.

You were one of those TLDR folks werent you? ;)

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Last point. If someone want to steal things, just be honest with yourself about it. I can't even see a hint of logic in stealing from one company because you aren't happy with the service provided by a company that has nothing to do with them. Yet you still pay the company that you have the problem with.

That's like deciding to steal cars and your justification is that you don't like airline delays.

Actually, before you go bite my head off (sheesh), there is a video floating around that shows a comparison of Xbox 360's graphic engine VS PS3's Graphic Engine with Mass Effect 2.  PS3 is visibly better.  PS3 version also gives you the comic-book intro that has the ME1 storyline in it.  I believe that video was produced by Bioware themselves.  So I'm speaking entirely from their perspective.  Now admittedly, I have no idea if Xbox 360 will get that comic book, but since it has ME1 in game form already on the XBOX, I'm assuming not.  I am not a fanboy of either system and have gone on record stating both systems are flawed and a waste of $$.  Seeing as I have neither system I don't know how you can even Begin to accuse me of being a "Fanboy".  Both companies are equal in my mind atm as both have their ups and downs. 

Let's start at the top. PS3 gets a comic ... wow. 360 gets the first game where you can actually import the character you play in ME1 to ME2 and be rewarded for that. Comic vs continuation ... I know which one I'd go with.

As to videos comparing graphics. I learned a long time ago to ignore that. There are way too many factors involved in it to just go by looks. 360 has tons of dlc for the game. Should we factor that into things before saying that one version is far better than another when that second version hasn't been actually played by anyone any of us knows?


I'm not going to go into the semantics of what pirating is, but if you have a game that someone else paid for and still uses while you use it, it's pirating. Doesn't matter if it was taken from the net or a hand off of physical discs in a back alley.

I don't see how you can say that you don't support piracy and then claim that Ubisoft went a step too far in their greed. Is it really greedy to actually want to get paid for your work?

Are you aware that a lot of companies are doing this? Valve uses Steam.  Starcraft 2 disables certain features when you don't play them online.

Lastly, it's not like it's a hidden trick on the parts of the companies. I'm 100% sure that every game that requires a internet connection says so on the box right near where recommendations and requirements are listed.

I can understand internet problems, but it seems to me that you are blaming Ubisoft for your lack of choices in internet providers. If you had a decent one, I don't think that this would be an issue even for you because it would go unnoticed. Most people are keep a constant connection to the internet on their home PCs and I don't think that anyone with a stable connection would even notice the security.

[Rico]

The PS3 does have more graphic horsepower.  I mainly bought it for the Blu-Ray player too, but I have seen a few games that do look a bit better on the PS3 than the XBOX (and we own both systems - actually two XBOX 360's, one is the Elite version).  The best thing if you are a big gamer is to eventually own both systems.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

@ Joby, I totally missed that you typed that, I must be off today.  My bad.  Not usually a tl;dr person.  

Mass Effect 2: PS3 vs Xbox 360 - Jacob

This is the comparison of graphics I was talking about.  I'll just let that stand as it is.  PS3 is also going to have all the DLC already included on the Mass Effect 2 Disc.  Or at least buyable, I can't remember which it was.  Regardless, both consoles will have the DLC.  But, from my perspective, for a new person coming into the Mass Effect series, Mass Effect 2 is the best on PS3, if you don't want the PC version.  The graphics look tighter and the comic book intro imo, is superior as the first edition of the game is pretty rough in terms of how the gameplay works.   The comic book idea works in my opinion.  This is all my opinion I suppose.

Semantics on Piracy:  I am arguing primarily that the anti-piracy methods do not work.  Who is DRM supposed to stop?  Pirates.  Who does Ubisoft's DRM actually stop?  Customers.  Anyone that is a decent pirate will have found the Assassin's Creed hacked version and use it.  Those that don't want the stupid DRM restriction will get it.  All this DRM did was slap the customers in the face saying we have to live with DRM.  Those who legitimately payed for the game get a worse experience than those that pirated it.  

Yes, I am quite aware that DRM is used in services and by companies.  However, DRM in my eyes should either: Not exist at all (there is a sizeable amount of developers who do this) or should be seamless as possible.  If I paid for the product and/or service, I should be able to use it whenever I want.  That is, after all, what I'm paying for is it not?  (Note, I did not say however I wanted, just whenever.)  Not on a company's dictation of a server.  Idk what Starcraft 2 disables when offline, but Steam is still usable when offline.  Just because I'm not connected to the world-wide-web shouldn't mean I'm stopped from using software. That is why I very much dislike their DRM.  

I probably shouldn't have said Ubisoft is greedy as that is not the right word.  Mistaken.  That is the word.  

Yeah, your right, we're usually connected 24/7 and our lives can go on if/when the internet crashes on certain days.  But my point still stands.  What happens when Ubisoft goes under and dies?  Do we just accept that our games are now useless and unplayable?  I don't.  And it shouldn't be that way.  We should be able to play Assassin's Creed 2 10 years from now.  But with this DRM, it'll be as long as Ubisoft still sticks around.  

King

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The PS3 does have more graphic horsepower.  I mainly bought it for the Blu-Ray player too, but I have seen a few games that do look a bit better on the PS3 than the XBOX (and we own both systems - actually two XBOX 360's, one is the Elite version).  The best thing if you are a big gamer is to eventually own both systems.

I don't doubt that, but I doubt most of the screen shot stuff they put out because they tend to use top of the line equipment that many consumers don't have. I also agree that a big gamer needs both systems. However, that being said, I don't think better graphics necessarily makes for a better game. In this game specifically, XBOX gamers are rewarded for playing part one and being able to bring their character into part two. I don't think a comic can cover all the choices that you can make in the actual game.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

The PS3 does have more graphic horsepower.  I mainly bought it for the Blu-Ray player too, but I have seen a few games that do look a bit better on the PS3 than the XBOX (and we own both systems - actually two XBOX 360's, one is the Elite version).  The best thing if you are a big gamer is to eventually own both systems.

I don't doubt that, but I doubt most of the screen shot stuff they put out because they tend to use top of the line equipment that many consumers don't have. I also agree that a big gamer needs both systems. However, that being said, I don't think better graphics necessarily makes for a better game. In this game specifically, XBOX gamers are rewarded for playing part one and being able to bring their character into part two. I don't think a comic can cover all the choices that you can make in the actual game.

Your right in that comic book doesn't allow for all the choices you can make in ME1, but the major effects created by your decisions can be. 

King

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What happens when Ubisoft goes under and dies?  Do we just accept that our games are now useless and unplayable?  I don't.  And it shouldn't be that way.  We should be able to play Assassin's Creed 2 10 years from now.  But with this DRM, it'll be as long as Ubisoft still sticks around.  

King

Nothing is meant to be used forever. I mean, I get what you're saying, but server space cost money and what are the chances you're going to have that stuff 10 years from now? Even if you do have it, your best bet would be to store it next to your cassette tapes, VHS player, and other things that have past their service life.

As to the side by side comparison, are the specs on the TV the same? because my game looks closer to the left than the right. Are both systems using the HDMI connection? There are too many things that we don't know to consider this an accurate comparison.

[X]

The PS3 does have more graphic horsepower.  I mainly bought it for the Blu-Ray player too, but I have seen a few games that do look a bit better on the PS3 than the XBOX (and we own both systems - actually two XBOX 360's, one is the Elite version).  The best thing if you are a big gamer is to eventually own both systems.

I don't doubt that, but I doubt most of the screen shot stuff they put out because they tend to use top of the line equipment that many consumers don't have. I also agree that a big gamer needs both systems. However, that being said, I don't think better graphics necessarily makes for a better game. In this game specifically, XBOX gamers are rewarded for playing part one and being able to bring their character into part two. I don't think a comic can cover all the choices that you can make in the actual game.

Your right in that comic book doesn't allow for all the choices you can make in ME1, but the major effects created by your decisions can be. 

King

Actually it can't unless the comic has 3 different endings, it can't be the same as the path you take as a character. It also can't relate on who you killed or allowed to die when you start you game.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

What happens when Ubisoft goes under and dies?  Do we just accept that our games are now useless and unplayable?  I don't.  And it shouldn't be that way.  We should be able to play Assassin's Creed 2 10 years from now.  But with this DRM, it'll be as long as Ubisoft still sticks around.  

King

Nothing is meant to be used forever. I mean, I get what you're saying, but server space cost money and what are the chances you're going to have that stuff 10 years from now? Even if you do have it, your best bet would be to store it next to your cassette tapes, VHS player, and other things that have past their service life.

As to the side by side comparison, are the specs on the TV the same? because my game looks closer to the left than the right. Are both systems using the HDMI connection? There are too many things that we don't know to consider this an accurate comparison.

I'm assuming that IGN is neutral and intelligent enough to make sure both TVs are hooked up and the same.  I would find it hard to believe they would have made the Xbox look bad on purpose. 

As for the comic, they said that the choices you made (at least the big ones) in the comic book would be the same as if you played ME1.  No, not every little decision you could have made would be in the comic book, but as far as I'm aware the comic probably has three different endings.  But really, this is Bioware we are talking about, they have shown themselves capable and I'm sure they thought this out. 

King

[KingIsaacLinksr]

My final thought on the DRM, frankly, I don't want all my games to suddenly become Server games without the multiplayer experience.  While I can stomach server downtimes, crashing, and the other large amount of issues that comes with running a server on games like WoW, EvE, LOTR, STO and so on because that's just the nature of the beast of those games.  I long ago accepted that as reality.  But I'm not ready to accept server-based games on games that do not require it nor need it.  To suddenly have downtime on games like Plants VS Zombies or Mass Effect 2 just seems ultimately silly.  No, I have no idea if the servers are like that with AC2 (and the rest) but server crashing and related has been prevalent for those games. 

No thank you.

King

[Bryancd]

This thread is funny. Chris loves Xbox like I love Apple. :)

[X]

This thread is funny. Chris loves Xbox like I love Apple. :)

Preach on brother! I could agree to that. More like I don't like Sony and went with the lesser of two evils, but yeah I do like my xbox ... there's now 5 of them in the house. I'd get a iPAD before I got a PS3.