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I really love this place. Like REALLY love it. And you lot. You're annoying, frustrating and absolutely hilarious at the best/worst of times. Our little home on the world wide webz is something to be proud of and shout about more in my eyes. We're far from perfect but I'd love more to know how awesome this place, and you guys and girls are. Here's to the next 10 years. Cheers for sticking around and getting involved and being a family for life. ❤️

Thread bump and something different from me. I’ve been doing some sketching recently and fancied getting back in to more traditional media so broke out the alcohol markers for the first time in at least 15 years (God! I feel old now 😞) A few issues and problems with the drawing both in colour, lighting and technique but nice to have something real for a change than pixels on a screen.

Thank you for helping visually show what I meant 😘

I'm perfect. Fuck you.

I noticed this one was in early access with the purchase of the base bundle. It looks like an action/hack-and-slash RPG with a WoW or Darksiders look to it. It's received a lot of negative reviews due to some server issues and all that fun usually associated with MMOs. I may end up checking it out. @Rumelylady even wants to give it a go.

Tell me about it. I am burnt.

I've been told off for my lack of Starfield discussion, sorry daddy Garratt 😔😂 @TurboR56Mini @phil bottle No review yet because I honestly feel like I've not played the game enough at... *looks at Steam* nigh on 70 hours! As always with a BSG game, the UI on PC is absolutely gash, but there's been mods coming out to fix the massive inventory items taking up all the screen space etc already. On the whole, I'm enjoying it! I had always tempered my expectations with regards to the 'space' part of the game, knowing that it was still running on Creation engine, and it's pretty much what I expected (you load into a 'cell' in orbit, and fast travel into a different planet's orbit 'cell' if you go to another planet etc). There have been some people playing around and it does look like that the cells on the planets are linked together at least, but from all accounts it's literally a cell per PIXEL of the planets surface and the game does not like it when you start going past boundaries, probably floating point errors the further you get away from the centre of that starting cell. Not played too much of the main story, but the sidemissions are very good in terms of writing/quality. Having fun with some of the individual location ones but have also just started the Rangers storyline, so I'll report back with wot I think later. I've actually been genuinely interested in finding out about companion's backstories (just the people at Constellation so far from what I can tell), which is rare in a Bethsoft game! They're not just pack mules after all (Well they are, because inventory management is awful in this game at the moment but I digress). As Karl said, the outpost building is bloody annoying. I've been absolutely raging at not bring able to place smaller items on the right rotation that I want (apparently there's an option to turn down the speed in menus @TurboR56Mini!). And then we get to stuff like the storage containers that are massive, only being able to store 75 units worth of material. Bizarre. Also those like to snap to everything but where you're trying to put them. The way the transfer of items between outposts works is a bit opaque at the moment too, I need to have an experiment with those but I keep running out of storage space for materials because building in your base only considers resources in your personal inventory OR in the big storage containers. Ship inventory or anything in small storage chests etc do not count, which is bloody annoying when you had to dump everything into them only to find the titanium that you needed to build more containers is in a bloody chest on your outpost but not part of the accessible inventory AUGH 🤬 There's also a strange lack of choice with hab modules and air locks, and even stuff like a lack of foundations to put stuff on (maybe I need to put points into outpost building to see them, but odd they wouldn't be a basic item if so). The game itself looks beautiful, despite running everything on a GTX1070 and all settings on Low. I just can't wait until I can splurge on a new card and I can finally see this and CP2077 in their full glory. I have noticed the game is very CPU demanding, as a few mates of mine have been having issues with stutters with their older CPUs (4th gen i5s etc). Luckily I had upgraded earlier this year to an i5-12600k (from the venerable i5-3570k no less, godspeed 🫡), so I've not been having any issues.

The weather in London has been incredible the last week or so. I've not touched my PC at all but can't wait to get back on this 🙂

It's not very often you come across gaming communities that last as long as FG which I think is down to each member but also the ones that bind everyone together.

10 years wow, got the badge 👍 Still remember the day @Diddums led us away from the tyranny of Auptyx to our new home. Like some sort of loud sweary Moses

So having picked up and really enjoying my Rog Ally it got me thinking about games I have in my steam library, some that are really quite good but may have been overlooked by most and I imagine we all feel that way about some games so let us know what games you loved but on the whole people may have missed. I think the first one that really came to mind for me is Alpha Protocol, if you ever wanted to play a video game that made you feel like James Bond I really feel this was it. It was made by Obsidian and published by Sega, Obsidian in fact have the rights back for this one I believe so they could one day bring it back.

First GT7 race night in ages starts at 8pm. I might be on earlier. We'll start in Spa, as requested, I've saved lobby settings already. 5 laps, no fuel or tyre wear stress to worry about, and any tyres allowed, so Softs.

Talk of the devil Ubisoft's XDefiant Delayed After Being Rejected by PlayStation and Xbox - IGN WWW.IGN.COM Ubisoft's XDefiant failed to pass certification for first party platforms and its release date has been pushed back. Looks like they are aiming to release before Call of Duty if they can get it over the line with Xbox and Sony.

I heard some mixed reviews @Riff Machine , so it seemed not all bad. One of those free to play, give it a go games that has some early potential but no staying power because it needs some constant updates/work to progression systems. Hard market to crack that one.

The Hunt Showdown has abit of a feeling like an underground hardcore following but never seems to make it into a larger group of people I find. The game is absolutely top draw, the spin on the gamemode Battle Royale others did, they completely made it their own which makes every game feel like a new experience. Its a little more intense co-ordination needed and that can put some people off but its not hard to get into at all and such a great visual game, set in times where different encounters can happen with PVP and PVE all the time on the map. Plus, its cheap as chips now!!

The first game was awesome the 2nd not so much but the game has been far to long now for dlc in my eyes.

Love ya's FG ❤️🖤

10 years of people being massive cunts to each other online. What an achievement 🎮

I didn't either but as I pre-ordered MW3, I got the blueprint version unlocked anyway. Assuming it unlocks from blueprint variants too, I can drop it in DMZ if you want it.

Oooh, I love me a bit of synthwave.

Dying Light 2 has added a plethora of microtransactions and also forces users to buy their in-game premium currency to obtain in-game items. Another masterclass from Tencent - destroy your brand and alienate your players in the hope of making a few extra bucks die hard fans of the game. Lost count of how many games these shitty companies can absolutely ruin. Dying Light was an absolute masterpiece just less than a decade ago and to see the state of the series now and the ethics behind it is so sad. Dying Light 2 microtransactions spark review bombing, Techland replies | PCGamesN WWW.PCGAMESN.COM Dying Light 2 microtransactions prompt negative Steam reviews, as DL2 dev Techland says it will “figure out” the controversial feature in the zombie sequel.

Fallout: New Vegas (2010)

I've seen similar comments from the same folks who shit on NMS when it was launched. It was too open, not enough detail, too much RNG, blah blah. Not a shot at you at all but it feels like nothing will make everyone happy. As a lover of space games, I'm enjoying it for what it is, a massively large single-player game with no mico transactions, which is all but a dead breed. We should all want this game to do well because if it doesn't, we will all be stuck with the 34th iteration of the same shit with COD, FIFA, whatever bullshit Destiny is up to, and all the same from mind-numbing MMOs. As always, some will love, some will hate, and some will just appreciate the time, effort, and overall skill involved with producing a game like this. I love this game, No Man's Sky, and Elite Dangerous, space is always the hardest genre to do because of its expansiveness. Appreciate the pov and remember, we are all living in an illusion.

So I have played a few hours on the Series S now and about 2 on the ROG, first impressions are really good, it does feel quite fallout esque to me just without the VATS, I think I have dived right into sidequests, the main story I had not interest in almost immediately lol but the side content seem's quite good and fun. The fact it's not open does not bother me, it feels a bit Mass effect in that regard but it never bothered me then and won't bother me now. I love the setting, I'm just in the first city you come to at the moment but still see me being there for hours yet as I seem to have about 10-12 side quests already and I'm quite happy pottering about and exploring Atlantis. The xbox is handling it pretty well so far as I can see and the lack of the extra power from the Series X does not bother me. The combat's pretty fluid for a Bethesda game, it's certainly more refined and improved over previous titles. The ROG also handles it pretty well, I had a couple of slowdowns but I think it was updating in the background, on the whole though it handles the game well. I think the only thing I have not liked so far is the film grain, it seems a bit over the top and I have ended up turning it off completely.

Oh, and FUCKING SNAPPING or lack there of in building, drives me up a god damn wall. It's worse than the monitor thing. All the cool shit to build and absolutely no snapping to a world grid capability. It's infuriating and makes me want to punch things. Yes, I apparently have some OCD and yes, I love the game Satisfactory!!!!

Yea i'm doing side quests and playing around in the shipbuilder, since I keep getting my shit pushed in on the main one as I jump into a system and get borked by 3 ships.... As of last night, I'm now a Ranger! I've also sent up my first tiny mining outpost for aluminum. Will be doing an Iron one next. I think I'm running on ultra on a 3080 and it's not nearly as hot as playing 7DTD so I'm happy with that. It really feels like an ultra-extended space fallout which I'm good with. Still trying to figure out the mechanics as there is some automation and factory production in the game too. Lots to figure out! Up to 3 ships at the moment too.

Peasant launch 🙂. I was not going to get the pre-release until I saw it came with the expansion. That, and it let me play a day and change early after my long weekend so I said fuck it, will be buying it on Steam for the mods anyway! I did see @Bluebear playing quite a bit, no review, no word, no nothing... tisk tisk Nick.

Oh wow, I'm loving it so far. Feels like a game I'm going to spend a lot of time in. I was really worried my GPU wouldn't cut the mustard. But no, on medium settings it runs really well.

I've played about an hour and a half so far and at the risk of finally getting banned, I have submitted a refund request. It's not a bad game by any means from what I played early on but I just don't think I can be bothered with Bethesda's archaic and limited game design any more. Performance is all over the place and the combat is pretty atrocious, as is the AI. If the game is as slow to get going as they say then I'd rather just have my money back than risk playing longer and still not really enjoying it. The initial story premise is about as generic as it can get. The interface is pretty awful as is the optimisation options and I cannot believe they've made AMD GPU tech an exclusive. Certainly not letting them get bailed out with mods on that one and many other aspects. The game does look good in places but at its core, it does feel a decade out of date and Bethesda have failed so evolve as a developer with real ambition and scope.

I will be playing this some point this evening, I am working atm and actually have a busier day than normal so making the most of it 😄 I am out for a meeting this afternoon but when I get back I will jump on it. I have it installed on what some on here consider sub-standard devices in the Series S and the Asus ROG Ally and can't wait to dive in ^_^

So, I notice that @Bluebear already has over 45 hours in the game 🤪 Not a peep about it on here. Nick, sort it out, let's have your thoughts 🤗

The peasant launch was 1am last night and I played the Xbox version until 2.30am. I liked it. My Steam version is currently updating and I'll be on that this morning before the sun forces me outside to sit in the park 🙂

Me too. Damn, had forgotten about Auptyk. Wasnt he here for a brief moment some years back?

Good to hear! I'm just glad they are 'supporting' 21:9 but it looks to be vert- so first thing I'm doing is doing a custom ini FOV and setting it to 120. The default seems to be in the 70-75 range which is absolutely nasty and people buying on Xbox will have a very boxed-in experience with no built-in slider.

First 8 hours in, it's fallout in space but better. The gunplay is far superior to Fallout, the planets are beautiful, been to a few. It will be slow to start off and many many things seem to be locked behind the skills tree etc. I already found a random ship while dicking around on a planet, immediately stole it and I'm now flying around with the bodies of my enemies in the cockpit! :). So far it's fun and engaging but first thing I absolutely fucking hate is Bethesda's inability to support 32:9 resolution. It's 2023 and this should not be a problem to run a 5120x1440 resolution, especially in a AAA tittle.

Yeah reviews seem to be a bit mixed - on the one hand the game seems quite archaic in terms of design and tech but on the other, it's like a typical Bethesda experience with lots to see and do. I really don't know what to expect and I'm also taking into account how the game may start off slow before it really gets going. Either way, at least it's something new and original to experience!

I'm gonna get to this eventually. Once I'm finished with Sea of Stars, I'll dive in. I've heard a lot of mixed things about it, but reviews seem to be ok.

Alright, just got home from a long weekend of expensive vintage cars, good booze, and steak. It's time to play! I ended up just buying it on Steam to play today and get the expansion when it comes. Fuck it, life is too short.

1080ti will run this game just fine... ...in 720p

My only concern for this game is with regards performance. I've seen some pretty hefty builds barely managed 60fps I hope some optimisation is on the cards as my little 1080ti is currently shitting itself in anticipation 😅

Today I saw something amazing! Mandalorian Astro A30’s! now there’s a large part of me that wants them because I will get a lot of use out of them, I use headphones a lot and have 3 separate pairs for my PlayStation (old turtle beach), my PC for D&D and when I’m at work planning lessons and then lastly the gym. according to the stats the A30’s are compatible with Bluetooth and all hardware so I think they will work for all three activities. can I get a review from anyone who currently owns them please, no ‘hear say’ please! thanks 503 - Service Unavailable Error WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK

That might be a little optimistic but I find it usable and easy to change to the point where I can swop batteries without taking the headset off

Off topic, I had the A50's and suffered the battery problem so switched to the Steel Series Arctis Pro (in a sale!). Love the fact you can charge one battery in the base unit while using the other and very comfy to wear for long periods

The A30’s are actually wireless but they have three options, wired, Bluetooth 2.4 and 5.2

I love how there are hundreds of mods already and the game is still 4 days away from release🤣 A few picks I will mark for myself that others may be interested in:- Neutral LUTs - No Color Filters WWW.NEXUSMODS.COM Removes the color filters from the game, making the colors more uniformly neutral with deeper blacks. Starfield Upscaler - Replacing FSR2 with DLSS or XeSS WWW.NEXUSMODS.COM Replacing the in-game FSR2 with DLSS/XeSS Achievement Enabler WWW.NEXUSMODS.COM An achievement enabler for Starfield. Stops your save from being marked as modded. Starfield FOV WWW.NEXUSMODS.COM Change Your FOV! Smooth Ship Reticle (120fps Smooth UI) WWW.NEXUSMODS.COM Fixes the spaceship targeting reticle looking choppy. Also includes an option to boost every UI element to 120fps! Quantum Reshade WWW.NEXUSMODS.COM MAJOR REWORK! Quantum reshade brings you closer to the reality YOU want. Make your game look like reality with new groundbreaking imaging tech and emulation-ReShade

Astro Headsets have always been really great. My first set was the first generation A50's. I wanted wireless and great audio; plus there were other features about the A50's I liked. Don't perceive that I'm saying A50's are better; I want to just say the quality of Astro Headsets are fantastic. So I had those first gen A50's since 2013. The internal battery for them finally failed about 2020. Got the new A50s and then found what that part number for the old A50s internal battery was. I took apart that head set and soldered in the new battery. Now I had two A50s and recently sold those first gens. The whole story is about the quality of the product for how long it lasted. I believe these A30's are wired? If so then you should get a ton of life out of them. Cheers!!

On my PC I play the Forza Horizon 4 I really like this game.

I believe it might actually be a very decent game. Review copies have been sent to youtubers so hopefully will hear more soon.