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Evdor
11/19/09

In reply to Star Trek Online Open Beta Stardated
The turnaround in this game from 'possibly vapourware' to 'Launch' is distressingly fast.

Maybe I just haven't been keeping up with the news on this, but it seems like people were still in the speculation-on-gameplay stage. And I'm pretty sure the movie had something to do with suddenly hammering it out the door.

Which... to me signals that it's probably rushed to get out and not so great. Given the launch of Champions Online, I'm even more skeptical.

Wait and see.
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TexasJack
11/19/09

In reply to Star Trek Online Open Beta Stardated
No Jedi, no deal.

KIDDING!
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Ursus-Veritas
11/19/09

In reply to Star Trek Online Open Beta Stardated
I quite liked what they were doing with the space combat, that video they released earlier this week got me quite interested.

I've not seen a lot about the ground based stuff however, and what I have seen was a bit meh, unfortunately. At least there's going to be a public beta so I can try out and see what I like.
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Yossarian
11/19/09

In reply to Star Trek Online Open Beta Stardated
@Mike Fahey: You mean you weren't raised on Klingon? I thought everyone was.

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MrBounce
11/19/09

In reply to Star Trek Online Open Beta Stardated
You should see the crap storm going on in both the CO and STO forums regarding getting in to the beta.

Crazy what people will do / pay for beta testing a game.
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The Forgetful Brain
11/19/09

@MrBounce: No kidding.

They had a writing contest for a slot in the closed beta, way back during summer. I entered a piece - didn't think it was too shabby, but of course it didn't win.

And then the forums went berserk. The winner of the contest broke the word limit, and the folks on the forum wanted blood.

It was ugly.
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MrBounce
11/19/09

@The Forgetful Brain: Thank god everyone in the office went home, I burst out laughing :D

Wow, that's pretty crazy, YOU BROKE THE WORD COUNT, NOW YOU DIE!!!
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Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...
11/19/09

In reply to Star Trek Online Open Beta Stardated
Set phasers to 'yawn'.
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lostbizzo
11/20/09

@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Are you out of your Vulcan mind?
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Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...
11/20/09

@lostbizzo: I'm comfortably content in a galaxy far far away.

#speakup
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ShaSt One
11/11/09

In reply to Come Back To Conan For The Secret World Beta Access
Only if they throw in Season 2 of The Secret World of Alex Mack #thesecretworld
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Ladi
11/11/09

@ShaSt One: I remember trying to describe to my friends a show about a girl who turned into some sort of puddle due to radiation or something, and they looked at me like I was crazy. If I hadn't watched the show with my sister I would have thought it was some sort of weird dream, haha. #thesecretworld
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Muon
11/11/09

In reply to Come Back To Conan For The Secret World Beta Access
You couldn't pay me to go back to Age of Conan. #thesecretworld
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Malfunktion v2
11/11/09

@Muon: Let alone ask me to pay out another $15/mo. #thesecretworld
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Neocorey
11/11/09

In reply to Come Back To Conan For The Secret World Beta Access
I've heard Age of Conan is almost where it should have been for release now. The first 20 levels are amazing well done and highly enjoyable, but once you're put out on your own, it turns into a craptastic grind.

That is all biased due to the fact that I played this when it was first released (and that was a mistake). I'd say go try it. At least for the free 2 weeks.. I was stupid and bought the CE anyways... #thesecretworld
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Neko_Tech
11/11/09

@Neocorey: Same here bought it on release date bought CE. I was going to give the trial that I was suppose to get to couple of people to join me, didn't happen. Heck after 2 months they still didn't give me my 5 trial codes until way after.

However I will dabble on the two free weeks things but even returning for Champions Online, I didn't get a chance to play since patching took forever more than usual.

I hope AoC actually improved enough since the first 3 months of launch. I did enjoy it but with so many quest bugs and having the NPC guards attacking me for defending myself in town while the attacker runs free just to do that again. I also hated that when I was at a quest giver and I was actually READING the story I was ganked and the only way out was clicking everything in site. Now if all those things are rectified then I might actually enjoy the game and may come back. #thesecretworld
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Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...
11/11/09

In reply to Come Back To Conan For The Secret World Beta Access
Damn...I really want to beta The Secret World but not enough to play AoC.

Besides, DDO is free and fun. #thesecretworld
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Neocorey
11/11/09

@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: I've heard so much about DDO (good things). Is it worth downloading or am I just going to play it for 2 hours and uninstall? #thesecretworld
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11/11/09

@Neocorey:
Try the lite interface which is a few hundred MBs to see if you like the game play. The graphics are really low end, but It shows the core mechanics of the game.

If you do, then you can download the larger more graphical interface version which is like 4 GBs.

It's a neat system for trying out the game with out having to go through a huge install.

There are 3 sizes and they are all free. #thesecretworld
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Neocorey
11/11/09

@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Awesome, I'll have to play around with it, thanks. #thesecretworld
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TheOmnitron
11/05/09

In reply to PS3 Exclusive Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta Confirmed
I was about to lament in terror as I thought the PC was to be without love. Good thing I read the article. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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Chalkdust
11/05/09

In reply to PS3 Exclusive Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta Confirmed
Can't wait, as this is the only officially announced FPS I'm looking forward to. I wish they'd drop the regenerative health, but that's probably not happening. Anyway, here's hoping I can get into the PS3 and PC betas without going to Gamestop...

Also, has it actually been stated somewhere that the PS3 is the lead platform for BF:BC2? Seems like people are making an assumption there. I think this beta coming to the PS3 and not the 360 could just be evening things out, since the first BC beta was a 360 exclusive.

Is it wishful thinking to think the reason for exclusivity is that they're actually going to make improvements from this beta as opposed to using it as a demo? #battlefieldbadcompany2
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AncientUnknown1
11/05/09

In reply to PS3 Exclusive Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta Confirmed
I'm liking the preorder- based betas. Beats having to find obscure websites and filling out registration surveys, then having to wait for acceptance. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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SacGamer
11/05/09

@AncientUnknown1: It just means that you aren't really counted on as being an actual tester...Just a fancy preview...
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AncientUnknown1
11/05/09

@SacGamer: As long as I get to play the game early, the dev can think whatever they want of me. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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TexasJack
11/05/09

In reply to PS3 Exclusive Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta Confirmed
[Insert long ass rant about the bullshit trend requiring reserves to participate in betas here]

Though it does kinda make sense, I mean like those that reserve the game are your customers after all. But then again, I am only interested in BF:BC2 because of the MP beta on the 360. Which was the only reason I was interested in BF:BC. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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Save me
11/05/09

In reply to PS3 Exclusive Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta Confirmed
The trailer looks really lazy.

I expected words to fly out towards me really fast somewhere in the middle after the stills.

Great announcement otherwise. I already preordered the game but the employee didnt say anything. I'll have to check what's up. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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