Next 360 game?

[MizzouRah]

What is the next 360 game I should get?

I was thinking Oblivion, but there's Fight Night 3, COD 2 (even though I have it on pc), and some others I'm sure are good.

Do tell..........

[spleen1015]

Is there any sort of child requirement?

[Eaglesfan27]

Also, what genre are you looking for?

[spleen1015]

I recommend the following if you're not worried about exposing any kids.

Oblivion and Fight Night are good choices, Oblivion better than Fight Night.

Ghost Recon is second to Oblivion. Prey is fourth in this group.

Dead Rising is coming out on 8/8. It looks really good. Saint's Row is getting lots of good previews and it comes out on 8/29.

[Eaglesfan27]

Dead Rising does look really good so far. I'll also recommend Hitman if you enjoy that genre at all.

If you like driving games, Burnout Revenge is quite fun and looks great.

[SackAttack]

Dead Rising does look really good so far.

There's an impressive-looking Capcom game coming to 360.

Dead Rising ain't it.

[kingnebwsu]

Rent Hitman, as you can beat it pretty quick. It's neat.

I'm looking forward to obviously the next round of sports games. But two games I want this fall are Rainbow Six Vegas and Phantasy Star Universe.

Burnout Revenge is a cool game, but is a port of the Xbox/PS2 version.

[CraigSca]

I pre-ordered Dead Rising (I've always liked the Resident Evil/Silent Hill type games) and Viva Pinata (for the kids).

[Raiders Army]

For current games, FN Round 3 gets my vote. For future games, I'd echo what others have said and get either Dead Rising or Saint's Row (in addition to Madden of course). There's nothing better than mowing down tons of zombies in a shopping mall full of weapons.

[CleBrownsfan]

Mizzou - I've been playing the hell out of Lord of the Rings - Battle for Middle Earth II. At first I wasn't to thrilled about it but as I played it and got used to the controls I've really enjoyed it. You also can't go wrong with Ghost Recon. As for future games I'm looking forward to Madden 07!

[Pumpy Tudors]

Rent Hitman, as you can beat it pretty quick. It's neat.
You must be a gaming god or something. It took me ages just to get past the early level in the opera house. I would've had to rent the game several times just to get through three or four missions. I'm glad I bought it. :)

[law90026]

I'm confused .. I don't see reviews for games like Ninety Nights or Winning Eleven 9 on most XBox 360 sites .. is it coz they're Japanese? Is that why no one talks about them?

[Eaglesfan27]

Winning Eleven 9 is only available for the regular Xbox in the states at least. I'm not sure about Ninety Nights. However, Winning Eleven 9 is BC, and is one of the games getting the most play on the 360 by me.

I agree with Pumpy about Hitman. Maybe, I'm just getting old or something, but I'm not that far into it, and each mission is taking me a while to figure out. Of course, I'm trying to do it with as little carnage as possible to get the best ratings.

[spleen1015]

Ninety-Nine Nights hasn't been released in the US yet. It comes out 8/16.

[kingnebwsu]

You must be a gaming god or something. It took me ages just to get past the early level in the opera house. I would've had to rent the game several times just to get through three or four missions. I'm glad I bought it. :)

Nah, honestly I'm pretty terrible at it. What I meant was is that you can beat it pretty quick...if you play for 2-3 hours a day :)

I'm actually one level away from the end, but then other games came out and I got distracted. I also can re-rent it over and over cuz it's free where I work, so that was a definite plus :)

99 Nights should be cool, as should several 360 games coming out this fall.

[MizzouRah]

Thanks to all of you! No kiddie requirements whatsoever.. some great choices as well, thanks!!

Maybe Ghost Recon as a friend is letting me borrow Oblivion.

[MizzouRah]

Just picked up a used copy of Oblivion tonight on the way home, which makes game #2 since purchasing my 360. -haven't heard from my friend so I bought it.

I love my hometown Gamestop. The manager will always remember me since the last time I was there, the store was empty and as soon as I arrived a short but powerful storm engulfed the area and as I was waiting for the rain to stop, I bought the Xbox 360 and NCAA 2007. The manager wrapped up everything nicely and told me to pull my truck up to the door and he'll run out and put my stuff on the passenger side. Very nice of him to do that.

Foward to today and he tells me to get the used copy for $5 off and he'll also give me the 10% discount without having one of those cards. Nice guy.

I also can't believe I pre-ordered NHL 07 while I was there, that's a first for any hockey game, but I like what I've seen so far and the control scheme alone warrants a purchase from me.

Hmmm... nobody's home either, time to get into this game as it's probably been since Bard's Tale since I've played a game in this genre.

[spleen1015]

Just picked up a used copy of Oblivion tonight on the way home, which makes game #2 since purchasing my 360. -haven't heard from my friend so I bought it.

Be prepared for your wife not to like you.

I suggest checking out the leveling faq over at gamefaqs.com. You find it very useful.

[MizzouRah]

Be prepared for your wife not to like you.

I suggest checking out the leveling faq over at gamefaqs.com. You find it very useful.

You aint a kidding son. I was getting yelled at to cook dinner!

So far, very immersive and quite beautiful world to boot. The sound is amazing.

[SackAttack]

There's an impressive-looking Capcom game coming to 360.

Dead Rising ain't it.

I may have to eat my words on this one. In my defense, it DID look like utter ass when I played it at E3.

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, I almost bought it tonight, but Oblivion has been unreal and I'm glad I bought it.

Dead rising will get a rent for sure.

[Grammaticus]

Have you checked out Ghost Recon yet? If not, you should rent it. If you are on xbox live, it is really great. I think it is my favorite so far.

[MizzouRah]

Have you checked out Ghost Recon yet? If not, you should rent it. If you are on xbox live, it is really great. I think it is my favorite so far.

I almost picked that one up as it was between Oblivion and GR. I'll rent GR over the weekend if I can though. Thanks.

It's great getting all this playing time out of my 360 and is my family's favorite console already. Kids love Pac Man, Frogger, Hexic, Bejewled - wife is the same and I've been busy with NCAA 2007, Oblivion and soon Madden 2007 and NHL 07.

It's so easy to use and I love that the arcade games on stored on HD, which really makes it easy for the kids and wife.

[hukarez]

Time to get your pre-order/import on! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Genl242_ZU8

[MizzouRah]

Time to get your pre-order/import on! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Genl242_ZU8

No doubt!

[MizzouRah]

Just wanted to say "thanks" again. I see why Oblivion is the top game for the 360 according to several review sites. I just can't stop playing it. :)

It's hard to believe they put this huge world into a DVD. I think it's the most complete game of this genre I've ever played on any console or pc. WOW is all I can say!

[Philliesfan980]

Just wanted to say "thanks" again. I see why Oblivion is the top game for the 360 according to several review sites. I just can't stop playing it. :)

It's hard to believe they put this huge world into a DVD. I think it's the most complete game of this genre I've ever played on any console or pc. WOW is all I can say!

Wow! That is amazing considering all the amazing RPG's that are out on the PC. Good stuff!

[jbmagic]

Oblivion is great on the PC because of patches and Mods for it.

[MizzouRah]

Wow! That is amazing considering all the amazing RPG's that are out on the PC. Good stuff!

The world is so beautiful in HD. Places like mines are creepy and being able to do whatever you want, makes the world so immersive.

[Cringer]

Time to get your pre-order/import on! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Genl242_ZU8

My reflexes and hand/eye coordination may not be good enough for that anymore. :eek:

[hukarez]

My reflexes and hand/eye coordination may not be good enough for that anymore. :eek:

...but you can play the President! Of the United States!

...and win back America from the traitorous Vice President Richard Hawk! (Yeeeeeeahh!!!) :D

[Philliesfan980]

The world is so beautiful in HD. Places like mines are creepy and being able to do whatever you want, makes the world so immersive.

How far along are you at this point? How many total hours in gameplay do you think you can get out of it?

With the sports titles being disappointing to this point (I really not expecting miracles out of Madden - we always set ourselves up for disappointment), its nice to see a good RPG for the system. Hopefully the trend continues.

[sterlingice]

A friend of mine put something like 200 hours into Morrowind

SI

[MizzouRah]

How far along are you at this point? How many total hours in gameplay do you think you can get out of it?

With the sports titles being disappointing to this point (I really not expecting miracles out of Madden - we always set ourselves up for disappointment), its nice to see a good RPG for the system. Hopefully the trend continues.

I think I'm at around 9 hours total, but I do have a 4 year old always wanting something. :)

I've only completed the first quest as I've been traveling all over the place checking everything out. This is a game I can see myself playing for quite some time, as it's really easy to load up and get an hour or two in here and there. Why sport games don't have in game saves baffles me.

[MizzouRah]

The more I play Oblivion and now Dead Rising, the more I'm beginning to see the 360 might be more suited to these types of games for me instead of sports games. Outside of NHL 07, I think I'll have more fun playing FOF and BBCF than playing Madden and NCAA on a console.

I can live with games like Oblivion, Dead Rising, the Arcade games, etc.. as they take quite some time to complete and are really deep on the 360.

[spleen1015]

I think the 360 is really starting to hit its stride. There are quite a few good games coming out by the end of the year. By the time the PS3 gets here, I think it will have a pretty good head start.

[Eaglesfan27]

I think the 360 is really starting to hit its stride. There are quite a few good games coming out by the end of the year. By the time the PS3 gets here, I think it will have a pretty good head start.

Agree 100%. There are 5 or 6 360 games that I'll strongly consider buying/receiving as a gift that come out by Christmas and only 3 of them are sports games (I love text sims, but despite their imperfections I still really like 3D action games such as NCAA which is still fun for me despite the flaws.)

[MizzouRah]

Agree 100%. There are 5 or 6 360 games that I'll strongly consider buying/receiving as a gift that come out by Christmas and only 3 of them are sports games (I love text sims, but despite their imperfections I still really like 3D action games such as NCAA which is still fun for me despite the flaws.)

I think I'm the exception here and I'm sure Madden will have me wanting to get it when it comes out as well. Games like FOF have such realistic stats and you can look at them so much easier and get through season after season much quicker. For some reason, hockey games are so much more fun to play on a console though.. go figure.

I'm also tired of adjusting sliders all the time, things you don't have to worry about as much with hockey and definitly not at all in adventure and racing games. NCAA isn't awful by any means, I would just rather put my $60 towards Dead Rising and games like that.

Who knows, Madden might be fun... but I'm waiting for reviews.

[TroyF]

Agree 100%. There are 5 or 6 360 games that I'll strongly consider buying/receiving as a gift that come out by Christmas and only 3 of them are sports games (I love text sims, but despite their imperfections I still really like 3D action games such as NCAA which is still fun for me despite the flaws.)


Lets see. . .

NHL or NHL2K6 will most certainly be a purchase
I'm likely in for Saints Row
Madden is an automatic
Forza Motorsport 2
Call of Duty 3
Gears of War

and then of course the game I know will suck he life right out of me. . . NBA2K7.

So much for a PS3.

[hukarez]

Lets see. . .

NHL or NHL2K6 will most certainly be a purchase
I'm likely in for Saints Row
Madden is an automatic
Forza Motorsport 2
Call of Duty 3
Gears of War

and then of course the game I know will suck he life right out of me. . . NBA2K7.

So much for a PS3.

Pretty much on board with you with the above mentioned titles...well, except for Call of Duty 3.

It's probably just me...but the plethora of WW2 genre games is driving me nuts.

[spleen1015]

I have all of the following on my radar for the rest of the year. I want to get Madden, but NCAA hasn't gotten much play out of me, maybe 6 hours worth. So, I think I am going to pass on Madden.

8/29 - Saint's Row*
8/29 - Enchanted Arms
9/19 - The Godfather
9/26 - Just Cause*
9/2006 - 2 Days to Vegas
10/2 - Forza 2
10/24 - Marvel Ultimate Alliance*
11/12 - Gears of War*

*Definites

[Pumpy Tudors]

I'm trying to make a decision on which 360 hockey game to get. I've got less than a month to decide.

[Eaglesfan27]

Madden is already pre-ordered (but I won't get to play much for about a week due to my pleasant surprise.)

NBA 2k7 is a must purchase.

I'll also certainly get College Hoops 2k7.

Forza 2 is almost certainly a purchase.

Gears of War is another one that I'll likely purchase.

Enchanted arms is something that I'll wait to hear reviews on, but it definitely has me interested and is a likely buy at this point.

If reviews are good I'll get Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

I might get one of the hockey games (NHL or 2k7)

I keep vacilating on Saint's Row. There is a chance I'll get it.

[TroyF]

Saints Row is clearly a GTA rip off. . . but an HD version of GTA with online play is enough to grab me. At this point it's a purchase. (unless I hear some horrible reviews)

Am I the only one who has played Dead Rising that really has no interest in the actual story? Honestly, i just want to slaughter zombies in all sorts of ways. Give me the sandbox mode and ultimate stats and let me kill thousands of em. The story just isn't driving me in.

[Eaglesfan27]

Saints Row is clearly a GTA rip off. . . but an HD version of GTA with online play is enough to grab me. At this point it's a purchase. (unless I hear some horrible reviews)

Am I the only one who has played Dead Rising that really has no interest in the actual story? Honestly, i just want to slaughter zombies in all sorts of ways. Give me the sandbox mode and ultimate stats and let me kill thousands of em. The story just isn't driving me in.

How far along are you in the story? I'm midway through the 2nd day, and think it is interesting. I am anxious to see what happens next with the plot. However, I'm also looking forward to unlocking the survival mode which will be all about just slaughtering as many of the zombies as possible. :)

[spleen1015]

I am more interested in building up my character and seeing what else he can do.

Saving folks pisses me off. It doesn't seem easy to me for some reason.

[CraigSca]

I pre-ordered NHL 07 because of the screenshots and the way they're utilizing the controller. For some reason, only using the two analog controls the entire time really intrigues me.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I pre-ordered NHL 07 because of the screenshots and the way they're utilizing the controller. For some reason, only using the two analog controls the entire time really intrigues me.
Is this what they're doing? You don't have to use any of the buttons? I'm not sure whether I like this or not.

[spleen1015]

I like how the implemented the right analog stick into Fight Night. I bet hockey is cool as well.

[SackAttack]

Forza 2 is almost certainly a purchase.

Had no interest in the first until I played it. I can't wait for the second.

Gears of War is another one that I'll likely purchase.

Fantastic game. November can't get here soon enough.

Enchanted arms is something that I'll wait to hear reviews on, but it definitely has me interested and is a likely buy at this point.

Unless I'm misremembering what was available on Xbox, Enchanted ARMs will very likely be the first good traditional RPG available for either Xbox console. I loved KOTOR and Jade Empire, but those were action/RPG titles.

If reviews are good I'll get Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance, if I were ranking my must-get games, would be #2 on the list behind Gears of War. It's looking that good right now. Similar to the X-Men Legends games, but with a metric assload of additional characters, and with those characters, a wide variety of additional powers to use on hapless goons. Oh yeah. I'm there.

[MizzouRah]

Is this what they're doing? You don't have to use any of the buttons? I'm not sure whether I like this or not.

I'm an NHL 07 pimp this year:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/724/724932p1.html

Read up young lad and see how much fun the controls sound this year. No more speed button, etc... Watch those videos from 08/11 and the one on page 2 (Developer's diary). Me likeeeee...

It's NHL 07 for me for sure.

[CraigSca]

Is this what they're doing? You don't have to use any of the buttons? I'm not sure whether I like this or not.

Well, what's cool is that the right controller is your stick, so you have much more control over it. Rear-back on the control and push it forward for a slapshot, or just flick it for a wrist-shot. While I think the "never having to use your buttons" is hyperbole, I like that fact that the controller's design sounds more free-flowing, just like the game itself.

[jbmagic]

I'm an NHL 07 pimp this year:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/724/724932p1.html

Read up young lad and see how much fun the controls sound this year. No more speed button, etc... Watch those videos from 08/11 and the one on page 2 (Developer's diary). Me likeeeee...

It's NHL 07 for me for sure.


You going to trade in your NCAA 2007 for it?

[MizzouRah]

You going to trade in your NCAA 2007 for it?

It's already been pre-ordered and paid for.

I traded in NCAA 2007 for..................... Madden. Damn that Gamestop manager. I bet he laughs when he sees me pull up. Here comes that dude who can be talked into anything, watch.

"Hey, you trading that in on Madden?"

"I think I'll.. well,"

"You know you can get $30 off Madden with an NCAA trade in?"

"How much is just the trade in?"

"$25"

"Ok, let me pre-order Madden then"

I leave..........

"what a sucker!"

I'm going to moltolv cocktail that store someday!!

[MizzouRah]

More from the sports blog and this one is HUGE!

Next Wednesday, 8/23, Texas Hold'em will be released. Download it before Friday 8/25 at 4am Pacific and get it FREE forever. Free! Otherwise it's 800 points.

[CleBrownsfan]

More from the sports blog and this one is HUGE!

Next Wednesday, 8/23, Texas Hold'em will be released. Download it before Friday 8/25 at 4am Pacific and get it FREE forever. Free! Otherwise it's 800 points.






sweeet... I've been waiting for an online hold 'em game for the 360. Lets hope we'll be able to set up private games!

[spleen1015]

More from the sports blog and this one is HUGE!

Next Wednesday, 8/23, Texas Hold'em will be released. Download it before Friday 8/25 at 4am Pacific and get it FREE forever. Free! Otherwise it's 800 points.







Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to make sure I do this.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Sign me up for some Hold'em, too. I'm not sure how much I'll enjoy playing for "play money," but free is free.

[spleen1015]

They should let us play for Microsoft points.

[Pumpy Tudors]

They should let us play for Microsoft points.
I like that idea, but we know that that wouldn't happen. :(

[TroyF]

I like that idea, but we know that that wouldn't happen. :(


No reason they couldn't have some tournies for the points. Not all the time, but once every month or so. Not sure how much I'll enjoy playing with play money either, but it could be ok for some kicks.

It'll certainly prepare you for low stakes poker games. :)

[Pumpy Tudors]

No reason they couldn't have some tournies for the points.
You're right. I was thinking in the sense of letting people risk their own points in order to play. Since the points are bought with actual money, if you risk them at all, I'd assume that that's considered gambling. I can certainly see Microsoft setting up free tournaments in which the players risk nothing but the winners earn points. I hadn't thought of that before you mentioned it.

[jbmagic]

Texas Hold'em is not great when dealing with free money to play online.

Most people will play all the way down to the river and never fold.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Texas Hold'em is not great when dealing with free money to play online.

Most people will play all the way down to the river and never fold.
Oh, so it's like playing .25/.50 limit online. Sign me up!

[MizzouRah]

I could see an FOFC tourney.. although I'm a rookie. :)

[spleen1015]

I don't see them giving any sort of prizes because of the close relationship to gambling.

[jbmagic]

I don't see how fun its going to be when most people won't fold when dealing with free money.

[MizzouRah]

It would be fun to have your headset on and play with friends. Even play chips would be fun for me. Maybe it's because I'm not a big gambler?

[TroyF]

I don't see how fun its going to be when most people won't fold when dealing with free money.


1) I can see it as a good tool for some of us who want to work on our games. For example, we could have 4 to 6 serious poker players here on FOFC, talk about hands right after they happened at a private table. It isn't the same as playing with real money, we all know that. But you can still learn from it with the right group of people.

2) It will clearly be a good tool for those of us who play low stakes poker once in ahile. When I go to the .25/.50 rooms, there is a lot of the playing it to the river.

3) It'll be fun to just play with some friends. using the FOFC as an example, I'm not likely to see Mizzou, Eaglesfan27 or SackAttack at our poker games on stars. We could see them here.

4) If you are going to have a free money setup, I think MS has it setup about as well as you can. Essentially, you have to build your bankroll to play at the higher stakes games. If you blow your wad, you have to start from the lower stakes to move your way up. I would imagine most of the guys at the higher stakes will be halfway decent players. Not great players, but average.

[MizzouRah]

[beavis&buttheadvoice]You said, "blow your wad".[/beavis&buttheadvoice]

[CleBrownsfan]

FOFC bragging right is all I'll need! ;)

[spleen1015]

DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR FREE TEXAS HOLD 'EM!!!

[MizzouRah]

Seems like the 360 is coming out with interesting games at a great pace.

Anyone picking up Saints Row next week? Might be purchase #4 for me.

[spleen1015]

I have it pre-ordered and I am looking forward to it. I have seen folks on the gamespot forums saying they have been able to get it already at Target.

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, someone over at DS has it as well. Eagerly awaiting your impressions. :)

[Raiders Army]

Saints Row looks pretty good, but after having gotten NCAA, Dead Rising, and Madden in the past month or so I'm going to have to lay off for a while. :)

[MizzouRah]

I'm sure I'll wait as well... NHL is my next purchase to get by the wife. :)

[jbmagic]

I can't wait for NBA 2k7 and College Hoops 2007

[Pumpy Tudors]

I can't wait for NBA 2k7 and College Hoops 2007
I take that to mean that you can't wait to ask us how we like these games after they come out.

[Cringer]

Anyone played Prey? I almost rented it last night but figured I wouldn't waste the money to rent a game for $6 for 5 nights when I would only have a day and a half with it. It looks interesting. I have never really played 1st person shooter games too much and I think that is what it is.

[MizzouRah]

I take that to mean that you can't wait to ask us how we like these games after they come out.

Bingo!

[Raiders Army]

I take that to mean that you can't wait to ask us how we like these games after they come out.
LOL

[MizzouRah]

Shoot... I've read some good impressions from people who have Saints Row already.. and I think I'm going to pick it up next week.

Maybe IGN and Gamespot will have their reviews up Monday so I can see how the longevity of the game is.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm waiting to see how the reviews are for Enchanted Arms, but if they are good, I'm almost certainly going to pick that up this week for the 360.

[spleen1015]

Anyone played Prey? I almost rented it last night but figured I wouldn't waste the money to rent a game for $6 for 5 nights when I would only have a day and a half with it. It looks interesting. I have never really played 1st person shooter games too much and I think that is what it is.

I bought this based on the demo. I am not a FPS type of person and I really like Prey. I think it is because the environment is pretty cool. I borrow Far Cry from a friend today and got tired of it after about 90 minutes due to the same FPS formula.

Prey is pretty good.

[spleen1015]

I'm waiting to see how the reviews are for Enchanted Arms, but if they are good, I'm almost certainly going to pick that up this week for the 360.

This has received mediocre reviews, but the folks posting about it are liking it. I took advantage of EB's deal and traded Tiger Woods '06 and Tony Hawk and $10 to get this. I haven't played it yet. I don't know when I will though since I got Saints Row yesterday as well.

One thing I have learned reading boards, one of the main characters appears to be gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I just don't remember an American game having any gay characters.

[Eaglesfan27]

This has received mediocre reviews, but the folks posting about it are liking it. I took advantage of EB's deal and traded Tiger Woods '06 and Tony Hawk and $10 to get this. I haven't played it yet. I don't know when I will though since I got Saints Row yesterday as well.

One thing I have learned reading boards, one of the main characters appears to be gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I just don't remember an American game having any gay characters.

Yeah, I've read the reviews and haven't been too impressed so far. I don't care at all if a main character is gay, but have read that the voice acting is really bad. However, my wife is enjoying what she is reading, so we'll probably pick this up later this week unless the Gamespot review really pans it whenever it comes up.

Edit to add: She really likes that most "regular people" who have bought it, like it. Avg users review on gamespot is 8.6 and only a few users seem to dislike it.