[louielouie]

Monster Hunter World and Overwatch all day

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by Mr Carrots

It's going to be Hardline 2 - Electric Booglaoo

Nope. Meanwhile they'd revealed a "brand new WW2" story. WTH? COD WWII is splendid and need no further bros, EA DICE should take a longer break and consider not to reactivate the gone timeline aka Bad Company 2, even this had played into far east.

[Captain Blood]

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44287860

[Banana Hammock]

Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44287860

If you can't beat em, sue em.

[Soul Performance Products]

Thoughts on Battlefield V? The trailer was a bit disappointing as I was hoping for more of the grittiness of BF1...

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by Soul Performance Products

Thoughts on Battlefield V? The trailer was a bit disappointing as I was hoping for more of the grittiness of BF1...

Absolutely bollox and a waste of money. I need no space to close the storyline from WWI and WWII while EA/DICE earns money for a warmed up sh*t.

Fallout76 anyone?

[Captain Blood]

Ted Dabney, a Founder of Atari and a Creator of Pong, Dies at 81 - The New York Times
https://apple.news/AJMvBTO-SRMG4fo0Oe86PPw

[Wheelwright]

I am into il2 sturmovik these days (it is WW2 Eastern-Front warplane simulator). For me to really start enjoying this game 3 pieces of hardware were a necessity:
1 - head tracker (like track IR)
2 - proper metal-gimballed joystick (like VKB Gladiator Pro or Virpil)
3 - quality rudder pedals (like VKB Rudders or MFG Crosswind)
Anything less doesn't do this game justice and I wouldn't bother (I know from experience because at first I tried it with el-cheapo Logitech joystick).

And I probably shoudn't even call this software product a "game" because for me it has became a hobby: I learned quite a lot about history, features, handling characteristics and various idiosyncrasies of german fighters/attack-planes (so far I only fly german because of high degree of automation of their engine management systems plus the howl of my BF109 G-6's supercharger is quite intoxicating).

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by Wheelwright

I am into il2 sturmovik these days (it is WW2 Eastern-Front warplane simulator). For me to really start enjoying this game 3 pieces of hardware were a necessity:
1 - head tracker (like track IR)
2 - proper metal-gimballed joystick (like VKB Gladiator Pro or Virpil)
3 - quality rudder pedals (like VKB Rudders or MFG Crosswind)
Anything less doesn't do this game justice and I wouldn't bother (I know from experience because at first I tried it with el-cheapo Logitech joystick).

And I probably shoudn't even call this software product a "game" because for me it has became a hobby: I learned quite a lot about history, features, handling characteristics and various idiosyncrasies of german fighters/attack-planes (so far I only fly german because of high degree of automation of their engine management systems plus the howl of my BF109 G-6's supercharger is quite intoxicating).

I enjoyed the movie Dunkirk, and it's references to the engine sounds of the various fighters.

FYI
The actual IL-2 was shit. Ineffective. The Stuka, and P-38 were much more feared ground attack aircraft

[irishbimmer]

P-38 very good escort fighter as well, until the p-51 came along with drop tanks.

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by irishbimmer

P-38 very good escort fighter as well, until the p-51 came along with drop tanks.

P-51
I would say that was the most effective fighter plane of World War II
Good armaments , good armor, a good dog fighter, very fast. Overall the best fighter, at least as far as being piston engined

[grancouper428]

Installed Fortnite on the PC and can't seem to get the hang of it. I could probably buy a regular gaming controller and that would make things 100x easier for me. I've decided to not get the controller because I'm afraid if I get good at it I'll get hooked. I can't go back to staying up all night playing video games .

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by grancouper428

Installed Fortnite on the PC and can't seem to get the hang of it. I could probably buy a regular gaming controller and that would make things 100x easier for me. I've decided to not get the controller because I'm afraid if I get good at it I'll get hooked. I can't go back to staying up all night playing video games .

You've never played empire, game of the century, my friend

[grancouper428]

Originally Posted by Real Dodger

You've never played empire, game of the century, my friend

I'll check it out

[Wheelwright]

Originally Posted by Real Dodger

I enjoyed the movie Dunkirk, and it's references to the engine sounds of the various fighters.

FYI
The actual IL-2 was shit. Ineffective. The Stuka, and P-38 were much more feared ground attack aircraft

In first 2 years only. Later Il-2 was much more formidable, it even had PTAB bomblets: hundreds of charge-shaped projectiles in 1943!! And, yes, they are modelled in the simulation with some fidelity (like everything else in the air).

BTW Stuka is a dog compared to il-2 1943, so is HS-129 but I like the latter nethertheless, it is a scrappy fun little plane with vertical exhaust stacks like in a locomotive (HS-129 was built by Henschell which was primarily manufacturing trains).

Anyway, I highly recommend il-2 sturmovik simulation, it recreates WW2 aerial warfare very convincingly.

[Soul Performance Products]

Originally Posted by Wheelwright

I am into il2 sturmovik these days (it is WW2 Eastern-Front warplane simulator). For me to really start enjoying this game 3 pieces of hardware were a necessity:
1 - head tracker (like track IR)
2 - proper metal-gimballed joystick (like VKB Gladiator Pro or Virpil)
3 - quality rudder pedals (like VKB Rudders or MFG Crosswind)
Anything less doesn't do this game justice and I wouldn't bother (I know from experience because at first I tried it with el-cheapo Logitech joystick).

And I probably shoudn't even call this software product a "game" because for me it has became a hobby: I learned quite a lot about history, features, handling characteristics and various idiosyncrasies of german fighters/attack-planes (so far I only fly german because of high degree of automation of their engine management systems plus the howl of my BF109 G-6's supercharger is quite intoxicating).

I've been trying to get this game to run right with my Oculus Rift and Hotas X joystick - not having much luck.

[dmk08]

Been playing Realm Royale on PC. Its kind of a mix of Fortnite, PUBG, and an MMO as it has classes. Free to play on Steam so worth a try to the PC guys. No building like Fortnite which I dont personally enjoy being not in the Minecraft generation.

[Delta0311]

Started playing Vampyr. Reviews have it pegged as a B- but I have to say I like it.

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by grancouper428

Installed Fortnite on the PC and can't seem to get the hang of it. I could probably buy a regular gaming controller and that would make things 100x easier for me. I've decided to not get the controller because I'm afraid if I get good at it I'll get hooked. I can't go back to staying up all night playing video games .

My kids swear a good keyboard and mouse are vastly superior to a dedicated game controller. Seems to be true.

[aozer]

Started playing Forza Horizon 3 again in preparation for Forza Horizon 4

[Kilo_SSK]

I'd vouch for the mouse and keyboard as well for shooter games, nothing beats it. It's just the style of game that demands it, like you'd use a classic controller for a car or sports game, or a joystick for a flying game.

And right now, it's mouse and keyboard time for me, since I've started a millionth game of Darkest Hour (not the Red Orchestra expansion about the Western Front but the Hearts of Iron II overhaul)

[Soul Performance Products]

Originally Posted by yearningirish

Just started playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on my PS4

Incredible game! Well done all around and the DLC is well worth it.