Running video games (and consoles) thread

I got about 2/3 through the game on PC, but then that PC basically combusted, and I didn't have my saves backed up anywhere. Ever since then, I haven't had the heart to go back through and finish it, and that would require completely restarting. (Plus, I currently have a whole god damn shelf of unplayed games, nevermind what I have unplayed on Steam.) The game's Wiki for the final boss strategy is about 2,000 words though, if you have some time to read: Archdemon (strategy) - It sounds like I wouldn't have fared all that well, since I was running a melee character that mostly tried to kill things quick with double swords.

 

This looks like it might be fun. Friday the 13th: The Game.
You get to play either as Jason, and kill all the counselors, or as one of the counselors and try to survive as long as you can.

The development story on this is interesting, too. It started out as a generic horror survival game set at a summer camp that was basically a knock off/homage to the Friday the 13th movies. Then Sean Cunningham, who holds the rights to the F13 franchise, got wind of it and gave developer Gun Media the movie rights for free to help them make an official F13 game.
Since then they've gotten Tom Savini on board to design some of the kills and Kane Hodder to do motion capture work for Jason. They raised about $1 million in production money through Kickstarter and seem to really be approaching it as a labor of love. They've released a bunch of teasers and things online and for Kickstarter contributors that include nods to the movies (like a well-developed map of Higgins Haven from Part 3 and different skins for Jason).
The game is supposed to be released in October. Looking forward to seeing how the final product turns out.

 

That fireplace kill is epic.

I took the plunge and got Madden, but I only paid $20 to get it after some trades and using my GameStop points. So far, no weird glitches. But I don't play online, so maybe I won't see them.

 

Anybody know any games like Red Dead Redemption? Just an open world action game that has a story with some interesting historical elements. I am not a gamer so I don't know where to look.

 

I'm looking forward to Friday the 13th as I highly enjoyed Until Dawn.

I finally got all the Riddler trophies to get 120 percent of Arkham Knight, including the side missions like Mad Hatter, Croc, Freeze, and Ra's al Ghul. I also played through the downloadable missions for Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Harley Quinn. I also got through the bonus Scarecrow race/tank battle missions. I'm giving Arkham a rest until the remaster of the first two come out later this year.

I might pick up Madden for when I take my extended medical leave for back surgery. I'm already stockpiling some books and movies and TV seasons, too.

 

Madden isn't as bad as I thought it'd be.

The commentary, while still a bit repetitive, is much better now that they've moved away from Simms and Nance. They hadn't changed that commentary much -- if at all -- in the five or six seasons Madden used them.

 

New South Park game delayed until Q1 2017.

 

Once my xbone gets back from being replaced, not sure if I'll get Madden or NHL.

 

One of my all-time favorite football games. Would love to see a rebirth.
Mutant Football League (MFL)

 

Anyone played Witcher 3? We got a PS4 for our boys for Christmas - my wife's suggestion; I couldn't have been more excited if she'd suggested a threesome - and that was the game I bought for myself. Lots of fun.

 

That looks stupidly fun, like the old Blitz games.

Ever play those? I had Blitz on N64 back when they had the NFL license, then I think the XBox (original) version after parting with the NFL. I remember losing a player for a crushed scrotum. Good times.

 

Played a little Blitz - didn't have it but a friend did. Always enjoyed it. In their little video they say they're aiming for Blitz-style gameplay, which seems smart.