E Dogg Capizzle wrote:

Muz wrote:I still haven't finished the add-ons for F3 - finished the main quest, but not the add-ons (yet), so I might have to pull finger. Bioshock 2's available from Monday too (online - eg: mighty ape), think the stores are a little slower...

The add ons for Fallout 3 were hit and miss, and really buggy. I enjoyed Broken Steel though. I don't know what to expect with BioShock 2.

Whoops wrote:also just d/l'd the BFBC2 demo on the ps3 ... looks like fun and something new as BF1943 is getting a bit tired now...

The average framerate for Mass Effect 2 at max specs on our M11x was around 45 frames-per-second, although at times it reached up to 50 or 60 frames per second.

# There is an optional hardcore mode, the character needs to drink water, ammo has weight, healing isn't instant etc. Normal mode is more similar to Fallout 3 gameplay.
# Vegas didn't get many nukes. More intact buildings, as well as desert vegetation. Vegas itself is mostly intact.
# The storyline is focused on the New California Republic vs. Caesar's Legion vs. New Vegas residents.
# You are not a vault dweller but are given a Pip-Boy by someone who is one. You are a courier, left for dead and saved by a friendly robot.
# There is a screenshot of a vault suit as well.
# There is an assault rifle looking like the M4, as well as a new machine gun that shoots grenades.
# There are special moves for melee weapons in VATS - specifically a move for a golf club called "Fore!" which seems to be a groin shot.
# The Hoover Dam is in the game and is supplying electricity to the city.
# There is a quest to rescue a ghoul from some super mutants. The ghoul can then become your companion
# The Geckos are back.
# There are both dumb and intelligent super mutants, including the elite Nightkin.
# Some super mutants look similar to the ones in Fallout 3, while others are new. There is e.g. a female super mutant with a blonde 1950s style wig and heart-shaped glasses who apparently is one of their leaders.
# Screenshots include a guy with a beard and straw hat, a ghoul an NCR Ranger
# The only picture of New Vegas itself is concept art and not a screenshot
# Some location screenshots include a huge model dinosaur advertising a hotel, some satellite dishes, an array of solar panels
# A character generation shot showing a "vigour machine" instead of the skill book
# NCR base is the McCarran Airport, Caesar's Legion is based in the Vegas Strip, while super mutants are based in a place called Black Mountain. There is also a town called Fremont and another called Primm. A topless reuve is mentioned as being in the latter. Area 51 also appears.
# NCR Ranger armor is similar to a brown combat armor with sleeves, there are concept arts of a Ranger
# Skills have a bigger effect on conversation choices. E.g. someone with a high Explosives skill may be able to have a coversation about explosives where appropriate.
# Bartering is not just lower prices but negotiating for better rewards.
# All dialogue options are shown to all players, regardless of whether you have the stats to succeed or not, though there's no punishment for failure.
# There is a Reputation system for each settlement like in Fallout 2 in adition to Karma.
# Followers can be managed through a context-sensitive menu, with orders like "follow", "stay" or "attack"

machine gun that shoots grenades.

Wobbler wrote:I'm looking forward to smacking a raider in the nuts with a golf club

happybaboon wrote:

E Dogg Capizzle wrote:

Muz wrote:The add ons for Fallout 3 were hit and miss, and really buggy. I enjoyed Broken Steel though. I don't know what to expect with BioShock 2.

I liked The Pitt too.