Anyone here play video games?

[StarsSuck]

Anyone here into Skate? I played TH way back in the day and I'm being told this game carries the mantle now... Feedback from the elder millennials in the room?

[Nick]

One for @SamD

We were talking about this last Friday.

[SamD]

@StarsSuck Yeah, I’m slightly addicted to it – played it on launch and still logging in most days I get the chance

I loved both the Skate games and Tony Hawk series back in the day, but coming from skating/surfing as a kid, always preferred the realism of Skate. This new one doesn’t quite have the same gritty vibe of the originals and lacks any sort of engaging story mode, but the map is fun and there’s loads of cool spots and challenges to find/unlock.

I’ve seen a lot of people bitching that it’s “Fortnite on skateboards”, and will admit that the always online and micro transactions elements are a bit annoying – but for a free to play, I can’t really complain. The micro transactions are only used to buy silly costumes (nothing you do in the game boosts stats or gives you an advantage etc), and I’ve still managed to easily maxed out all current levels, and unlocked loads of fun stuff without spending a penny on it. Definitely worth a download if you liked the originals

[Vik]

@StarsSuck @Freeman entering the chat..

[Freeman]

@StarsSuck Its great fun. It doesnt take itself as seriously as the previous games and the controls feel way more simplified.

You should also check session and skater XL.
These are a lot more rewarding once you get the controls down.

[StarsSuck]

@SamD @Freeman solid reviews all around. I'm going to give it a go. Something about where I'm at mentally is keeping me from locking in on a deep story game. I just want distraction, preferably laced with nostalgia, to carry me through these dopamine-deprived winter months. I don't even mind a decent microtransaction here and there

[Nick]

I'm so addicted to ARC Raiders that I've started to refer to 'going outside' as 'topside'.

Yes, I'm a grown man. Yes, I'm a nerd. Deal with it.

[JoshC]

@Nick

[Nick]

haha Burnt Peanut

[StarsSuck]

Just picked up the original Dragon Quest on android. Gives me all the 90's feels. Such a great, functional port and it's designed to play one handed in portrait mode. Pretty smart.

[theboydonald]

Trying to work my way through Borderlands 4 while wondering if it is just rubbish or just that I am 58.