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Video Games

For all of your gaming needs! From console gaming to Let's Plays, this area encompasses all things relevant to gaming and gamers.

Section Staff: gimmepie, Austin

Event

The PokeCommunity Game-Along III: The Gaming

(2 pages)

Devalue, May 18: Completed Knights of the Old Republic 1. Wrote a game journal entry about it. Enjoyed it well enough, despite the technical issues. Managed to be caught unaware by some of the late-game consequences of decisions too.

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Started by gimmepie

Event

2022 Gaming Challenge

(2 pages)

Janp, May 1: April Okay, this month turned out to be a lot better than what I initially expected. I'm still not sure what to think of Baldur's Gate. On one hand, it had amazing and complex set of rules based on old D&D rules, which was fun to experiment with,...

31 2,358

Started by gimmepie

Featured

The Video Game Claims Thread v2

(7 pages)

Mercury, Feb 9: Frogger (Frogger) x Mercury

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Started by Cid

Forum Info

Welcome to Video Games! Rules & Info

Dawn, Oct 2020: Game Journal rules Play a lot of video games? Want to keep track of what you're playing and the progress you're making? This is the tag for you! Just a few rules to bear in mind when creating a Game Journal: All PokéCommunity Rules apply....

6 9,899

Started by Juno

Most overrated game ever?

(2 pages)

Retek, May 24: Fortnite. I have said enough.

48 4,846

Started by Mr. Meme

Game Journal

gimmegaming - 2022

(2 pages)

gimmepie, May 23: Night in the Woods - Part Three Mae kicked the day off with some relaxing bass playing that didn't at all randomly lag in one place and ruin an otherwise perfect score. Nope. Not at all. NOPE. She then went downstairs and got pulled into another...

48 3,414

Started by gimmepie

News

Forspoken Could Receive A Second Delay For FFXVI Release

gimmepie, May 23: I had never even heard of Forespoken before now, so I guess they didn't seem to be marketing it too hard at least... still... I doubt the people who were eagerly waiting for it are going to be pleased.

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Started by Gigi Dolin

Recent Gaming Purchases

(46 pages)

.hack, May 23: I bought a couple discounted Indie games on Switch, Mail Mole & Pumpkin Jack.

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Started by thedestinedblade

What are you currently playing? V4

(63 pages)

Autumn94, May 23: I started a new farm on Stardew Valley. I was playing on my Nintendo Switch but didn't play for a couple of years, now I'm playing on my Xbox One X. Having a ton of fun with it! Also playing Pokemon Legends Arceus, The Sims 4, and The Witcher 3,...

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Started by Austin

The general video game logic thread

Megan, May 22: Not being able to climb over/jump over small indentations. The whole concept of invisible walls just really drives me nuts. In general, all these inconveniences built (especially into 3D games) just to balance the gameplay at the detriment of making...

3 120

Started by PageEmperor

Game Journal

Ich bin ein Gamer

(4 pages)

Nah, May 21: You'll be able to beat Friede at some point, I'm sure of it. She's usually considered one of the harder bosses in DS3 and the whole trilogy really. I struggled with her at first too, but have beaten her many times since, so if I can do it, you can...

82 16,388

Started by Janp

Game Journal

Mega gives thoughts on Gaming News & Games Currently Playing

(2 pages)

The Mega Champion, May 21: So... the end of May is quickly approaching. This next upcoming week is the final full week of May. So... more than likely... sooner rather than later... we are most likely going to get a lot more announcements of 'E3 replacement' events. Some...

29 1,260

Started by The Mega Champion

What Console Generation were you born in?

(2 pages)

FullMetal_Ashheart, May 20: Actually, you would be in the 4th generation like me since I was born in 1992 as well.

33 6,721

Started by Palamon

Event

The PokeCommunity Game-Along II: Electric Boogaloo

(5 pages)

gimmepie, May 19: If you want to participate, please join the current iteration of the event as this is last year's.

121 14,607

Started by Dawn

You can only play one game per system for the rest of your life

rogerjesperl65, May 19: PS1 - Final Fantasy 8 PS2 - Bully PS3- Metal Gear Solid 4

14 2,318

Started by Dawn

News

PlayStation Plus Overhaul

ZeoStar, May 18: I do my subscription on a month-by-month basis, doing the $9.99 option each time. Not sure how I'm going to be impacted. Never cared much for PS+ or online gaming. Would be nice if the lower tiers don't change much, and the premium just works as...

3 200

Started by Austin

Game Journal

Crawling through games

(2 pages)

Devalue, May 18: Knights of the Old Republic Elected to play Knights of the Old Republic (KoToR 1) for the month's theme of Choices. Cleared this game once before. Invested more time into the second game by a considerable margin. Seemed time to revisit the...

41 11,982

Started by Devalue

The Screenshot Album of Games!

(3 pages)

Retek, May 12: DAMN SOOOOO GOOD! I SOOO WANT TO PLAY THIS! ;-;

52 3,555

Started by Retek

Favourites (Then and Now Edition)

gimmepie, Apr 28: Should be a fun little experiment. Write out your favourite games, however many you feel like is good. How does this list compare to how you would have answered a couple of years ago? Have your tastes changed a lot? Or maybe your list is basically...

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Started by gimmepie

News

Horizon 2 Forbidden West Goes Gold

worida, Apr 28: I was a fan of the first one and this one is no exception. This second installment of the franchise is truly a masterpiece. It just builds on the 1st, with more ways to navigate the world, new machines, and a whole new world to explore.

13 945

Started by Gigi Dolin

News

Nintendo anti-union complaint filed

greenxtea, Apr 21: Glad it's getting news coverage, hopefully there's some change that comes from it.

2 248

Started by Nah

News

PlayStation To Acquire From Software, Claims Popular Gaming Insider

Gigi Dolin, Apr 19: Source: https://www.dualshockers.com/playstation-to-acquire-from-software-claims-popular-gaming-insider/

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Started by Gigi Dolin

Relaxing video games

gimmepie, Apr 18: I mostly default to Pokemon for a relaxing game, but I'm finding Genshin is pretty good for that too - at least just doing dailies and stuff. Honestly though, the ultimate game for relaxation in probably Journey. I just don't break that one out...

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Started by Last Thursday

Your very first video game

papper, Apr 9: I played a lot of those kissing flash games in elementary school but I think my first game game was little big planet! it still slaps.

16 490

Started by Palamon

Video game related hoaxes or rumors you believed in.

Austin, Apr 6: One of my friends in third grade INSISTED that if you held the B button and wiggled the d-pad in the direction of the Pokeball, Pokeballs would never fail in Ruby/Sapphire. I was convinced that I was simply mis-timing the wiggles and that it would...

1 208

Started by Jiggykoopbob

Rune Factory 5

Devalue, Apr 3: Released this game in English a little under two weeks ago. How are other people finding it? Does anything in particular stand out? Have you decided on your marriage partner? Please refrain from spoilers without tags, also. ...

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Started by Devalue

Pleasant Surprises

ZeoStar, Mar 24: Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition ended up being one of my favorite games ever, and it was a totally random impulse purchase for me. I liked it so much I purchased the second game. It was good but still preferred the first entry.

8 452

Started by gimmepie

Game Journal

Will Lycan actually finish games in 2022?

Lycanthropy, Mar 23: Wildermyth Campaign 2: The Enduring War (part 1) https://i.imgur.com/Qd41QlM.png Wildermyth’s second campaign focuses around the Morthagi, strange creatures built from bones and gears, strange roboskeletons of sorts. Pretty cool! Honestly, all...

14 1,261

Started by Lycanthropy

Game Journal

Saurowo's New Game Journal

Saurowo, Mar 13: DBZ Shin Budokai: Another Road Part Two Chapter Two was rather short. We had 2 choices: Get Senzu Beans or get to the time machine. Of course I prioritized getting senzu beans first because they can heal us. We ended up fighting a copy Dabura and...

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Started by Saurowo

News

3DS and Wii E-shop will be closed by March Next Year

Sheep, Mar 12: I'm not entirely surprised given how long it's been since the 3DS and Wii U came out, but it really sucks to lose out on all of these eShop-exclusive games. In Japan this is less of a problem since older games are more accessible, but that isn't the...

1 347

Started by Slardar

Game Journal

Retro Game Collecting (And Extras)

tabor62, Mar 10: Well, I beat a game for the first time in a few months, Math Patrol. Not... the best game. Or even a good game. But it's an edutainment game for the GBA, what can you really expect? I'd be more blown away if it was amazing. The controls were clunky...

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Started by tabor62

Gamer Obscurea; Games in Hiding

(7 pages)

RadEmpoleon, Mar 9: Not sure how obscure of a game this is, but I still haven't seen many people talk about it, and I've had this game for 10+ years. It's a platformer called The Legendary Starfy. (Yes, I know he's an Assist Trophy in Smash, but that might be most...

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Started by Quto

What game(s) are you nostalgic for?

(2 pages)

RedBalloon, Feb 26: I spent a major part of my childhood playing the Sega Genesis with Sonic games. They were so cool. Also, Dynamite Headdy and Bubsy were cool to me too. I had a lot of Disney games for the Genesis but forgot which ones specifically. That one Tiny...

25 8,386

Started by Sheep

News

Consider this a PSA for Wii U and 3DS owners

Pyrax, Feb 16: From nintendo.com The beginning of the end eh? The wifi service is gonna last a few more years which is good at least.

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Started by RedBalloon

Japan Only Nintendo Switch games with a Full English Option

Konekodemon, Feb 14: Okay, I've heard that since Japan has English as their second langauge they have started releasing some Nintendo Switch games that have a full English option on them. Like you know like how on the Pokemon games on Switch when you first start up the...

0 494

Started by Konekodemon

Gaming Motivation (or lack of)

ReKoil, Feb 13: My steam backlog is ridiculous lol Doesn't help I'm pretty much just playing games on the Switch atm. For me, if I don't want to play the game, it probably won't happen. I only play games when I feel like playing them. And Pokemon is currently...

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Started by tenfrogs

kingdom hearts

ソラ, Feb 9: Kingdom Hearts is my favorite gaming franchise. The game series is the most impactful game in my life. I still play when I can, even though ive out played myself with the game, and ive been replaying on the PC, which Im at the end. Though Im not...

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Started by eeveefanatic

Featured

The Video Game Claims Thread

(9 pages)

Pig, Feb 9: I would like to nab Slowpoke, Slowbro, and Slowking please, making it my Pokemon 3~

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Started by Juno

News

Valve announces Switch Pr--I mean, Steam Deck

Gigi Dolin, Feb 7: Here are 2 previews for the Steam Deck: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxKd0nr6uYw&ab_channel=ThePhawx 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjZ4POvk14c&ab_channel=LinusTechTips It seems the Steam Deck is going to be worth the wait for...

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Started by Dawn

non nintendo games

Arcaneum, Feb 7: Hi, I have closed this thread as it is very similar to this thread.

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Started by eeveefanatic

News

The Seven Deadly Sins Open-World Game Confirmed With First Trailer

tenfrogs, Jan 27: Ahhh I can't wait for this!! I loved the anime, and I love open world games, this is definitely a must buy for me. Underwater exploration for me is a big no though, I'm terrified of shorks :C

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Started by Gigi Dolin

2022 Game Discussion

Gigi Dolin, Jan 27: I'm adding Hogwarts Legacy to the titles I'm picking up this year, as that supposedly has a q3 release window.

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Started by Gigi Dolin

Rate the video game music above you! (Version 20XX)

(22 pages)

Sami, Jan 25: 10/10 this is absolutely beautiful... and also is great music for my PTSD in Master Duel when my board gets wiped one by one T_T iyWdcRT4m5k

545 28,905

Started by Dawn

News

Microsoft To Acquire Activision Blizzard

tigertron, Jan 22: I'm not sure how I feel about this. For a start I think this will be better for the employees, Activision Blizzard has had a terrible time with their workplace culture so hopefully Microsoft will sort things out, although Microsoft is a huge...

6 892

Started by Austin

Game Journal

Aslan Plays Video Games: Pokecommunity Sims 4

professor plum, Jan 20: omg inky's lil hot dog outfit..iconic

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Started by Aslan

handheld or console?

(2 pages)

tabor62, Jan 18: Handhelds for sure. Very portable, which means I can play in bed or on the bus. It's also got the benefit of not needing an external screen (though a larger screen is always nice) in order to be played.

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Started by Nah

Games I can't find anyone to talk about with.

gimmepie, Jan 17: Definitely a lot better than my last experience with the games in the franchise. I'm enjoying it.

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Started by Poke fan number 489

Megaman Battle Network and Megaman Battle Chip Challenge Need Switch Reboots

tabor62, Jan 16: Battle Network should get a reboot, it's a fantastic series and I'm sad that it ended with 6. A modern re-release (something akin to the Castlevania Advance Collection) would be amazing for newer fans or people who can't afford to shell out...

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Started by MiamiHeat305

Gaming Firsts

Ettenmoor, Jan 13: Name any personal firsts or records for you related to video games! First owned console - Nintendo 3DS First game played on an owned console - Pokemon White 2 First game beaten - Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs First shiny with full odds - 😔

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Started by Ettenmoor

Grinding

Sheep, Jan 8: I think it’s only Pokémon where I can handle grinding continuously for longer periods. Other games should at least have a fast forward option, or an option to automatically repeat the last actions taken without having to click through them again...

12 1,374

Started by Aljam

Game Journal

Cherrim Tries to Talk About Games Other Than Final Fantasy XIV

Cherrim, Jan 1: Log Update #14 - Year in Review 2021 The first year of my gaming journal has come to an end! I figured it would be appropriate to do a bit of a year in review to talk about the games I most enjoyed playing this year. I don't want this to be too...

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Started by Cherrim

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Video Games Christmas Bonanza

Arcaneum, Dec 31: Hi all - apologies but it seems the way that we normally have done this isn't actually possible anymore because Steam is stupid and changed everything, meaning what happens is that I now have all these gifts that can only go to my account. So I'm...

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Started by Arcaneum

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2021 Gaming Challenge

(3 pages)

Nah, Dec 29: I'll call my 5/5 complete here. I haven't been documenting things nearly as well as some people have been, but I have beaten enough games this year for that. Though I suppose I could've called it months ago, I've actually beaten more than 5 this...

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Started by Dawn

Granblue Fantasy Relink discussion

Hyzenthlay, Dec 27: I've not played any others in this series, but this looks to be exactly my type of game and the graphics are gorgeous, so I'm definitely interested! And it being released sometime next year gives me time to finish my numerous other RPGs haha

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Started by Gigi Dolin

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Welcome to Video Games! Rules & Info

Most overrated game ever?

gimmegaming - 2022

Forspoken Could Receive A Second Delay For FFXVI Release

Recent Gaming Purchases

What are you currently playing? V4

The general video game logic thread

Ich bin ein Gamer

Mega gives thoughts on Gaming News & Games Currently Playing

What Console Generation were you born in?

The PokeCommunity Game-Along II: Electric Boogaloo

You can only play one game per system for the rest of your life

PlayStation Plus Overhaul

Crawling through games

The Screenshot Album of Games!

Favourites (Then and Now Edition)

Horizon 2 Forbidden West Goes Gold

Nintendo anti-union complaint filed

PlayStation To Acquire From Software, Claims Popular Gaming Insider

Relaxing video games

Your very first video game

Video game related hoaxes or rumors you believed in.

Rune Factory 5

Pleasant Surprises

Will Lycan actually finish games in 2022?

Saurowo's New Game Journal

3DS and Wii E-shop will be closed by March Next Year

Retro Game Collecting (And Extras)

Gamer Obscurea; Games in Hiding

What game(s) are you nostalgic for?

Consider this a PSA for Wii U and 3DS owners

Japan Only Nintendo Switch games with a Full English Option

Gaming Motivation (or lack of)

kingdom hearts

The Video Game Claims Thread

Valve announces Switch Pr--I mean, Steam Deck

non nintendo games

The Seven Deadly Sins Open-World Game Confirmed With First Trailer

2022 Game Discussion

Rate the video game music above you! (Version 20XX)

Microsoft To Acquire Activision Blizzard

Aslan Plays Video Games: Pokecommunity Sims 4

handheld or console?

Games I can't find anyone to talk about with.

Megaman Battle Network and Megaman Battle Chip Challenge Need Switch Reboots

Gaming Firsts

Grinding

Cherrim Tries to Talk About Games Other Than Final Fantasy XIV

Video Games Christmas Bonanza

2021 Gaming Challenge

Granblue Fantasy Relink discussion