Running video games (and consoles) thread

Seriously. The easiest thing in the world to sort by is the overall rating. Just stupid.

The draft hasn't advanced past pick 24 for you, has it?

 

Nope.

 

I am completely confused by how this draft thing works. Some help please?

 

There is no help. It's fucking stupid.

 

Oh, you'll get to love to hate how some of the players are rated this year. Wouldn't be surprised if you have a few high 70's or low 80's starting for you.

As for Big Ben, my friend has him in our offline fantasy draft franchise. I waited till round 9 and got Matt Ryan and so far, he has won four games and me, one. Tho, all but one was very close. Ben is pretty good in the game - no major games but he won't lose the game for you. Tho, we noticed this behavior while simulating.

 

How many games have you guys played?

 

Two seasons. We simulate all of the season minus the two games we play each year in the regular season. We pick two teams from the same division and go at it. He's better than me at Madden while I'm a bit better than him in NCAA.

So five total against each other. Our teams are pretty stacked as well.

 

Live does have online leagues.

 

I'm going to make the plunge and buy a PS3 this week (as much for Blu-Ray as games). I need some suggestions for a game or two to start off until I pick up the Beatles Rock Band game.

I was looking at Unchartedrake's Fortune because it's cheaper and so highly regarded. I was also interested in getting either Madden or NCAA '10, although I'm torn between those two. Thoughts?

Feel free to suggest any titles.

 

I would actually caution you against Rock Band: The Beatles. I just finished the Wii version and found it to be pretty shallow for a $50 to $60 purchase. Get Guitar Hero 5 instead; it's too late to get the free Van Halen offer, but it's better than The Beatles. Heck, Guitar Hero: Van Halen is better than RB: The Beatles, just because it adds some neat features like the crowd singing along to the chorus in certain spots.

 

I may pick up a new Guitar Hero game - thanks for the GH5 suggestion - but while I'm interested in the Beatles game, The Lady Friend is dying to get Beatles. I'm sure it'll be fun enough and we'll probably split the cost.

 

FIFA comes out today!