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by markfm007
March 15th, 2024, 12:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: Mental Health
Replies: 68
Views: 209370

Re: Mental Health

Sorry to hear that Alex. I sometimes find a change in routine can help me feel a lot better, even something small like going on a different walking route to normal. Not sure if that'll help you but I do find it tends to pick me up sometimes.
by markfm007
March 2nd, 2024, 8:48 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2024
Replies: 89
Views: 62913

Re: Games Completed 2024

January 6th - Persona 5 Royal January 11th - Control: Ultimate Edition January 23rd - Alan Wake 2 February 13th - Batman: Return to Arkham - Arkham Asylum March 2nd - Cocoon Really well designed game. It never says a word and only gives you one button to interact. But through pure visual language a...
by markfm007
February 22nd, 2024, 10:30 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Videogame News
Replies: 2211
Views: 1240837

Re: Videogame News

Enjoyed the Shadow of the Erdtree trailer. Nice that I didn't have to wait until gone 10pm to watch it! The long gap has been good for me, I miss the game more now than if it had released late 2022. Love seeing all the reactions and the lore theory machine spinning up again. There's a good interview...
by markfm007
February 16th, 2024, 8:04 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2024
Replies: 89
Views: 62913

Re: Games Completed 2024

I'm seriously considering playing through City via this collection too at some point this year after playing Suicide Squad got me in the mood for some Rocksteady Batman, the main reason though is because it was the only Rocksteady Arkham game I didn't platinum and I want to round them off. Well wor...
by markfm007
February 13th, 2024, 5:20 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2024
Replies: 89
Views: 62913

Re: Games Completed 2024

January 6th - Persona 5 Royal January 11th - Control: Ultimate Edition January 23rd - Alan Wake 2 February 13th - Batman: Return to Arkham - Arkham Asylum Downloaded AA on a whim amidst all the Suicide Squad discussion. Holds up really well. I do love the Asylum, although it’s hard not to miss glid...
by markfm007
February 3rd, 2024, 12:53 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Whatcha Been Playing?
Replies: 11699
Views: 6913483

Re: Whatcha Been Playing?

I've jumped back into Hollow Knight . I've had the last week off spending remaining annual leave, so spent a day or two hooked on it, as well as a few smaller sessions over the week. I absolutely love it. It's a very rewarding game if you like exploring, so many great little secrets, moments and new...
by markfm007
January 31st, 2024, 12:02 pm
Forum: Volume 13
Topic: 614: A Plague Tale: Innocence
Replies: 3
Views: 3296

Re: 614: A Plague Tale: Innocence

Plague Tale is a stunningly beautiful game that tells a generally engaging story of siblings struggling to survive as the world falls apart. It has a similar feeling to the Last of Us in its story, presentation and stealthy gameplay, and its focus on companionship. The voice acting is generally exce...
by markfm007
January 31st, 2024, 12:00 pm
Forum: Volume 13
Topic: 622: Elden Ring
Replies: 13
Views: 2408

Re: 622: Elden Ring

I was a little hesitant of Elden Ring leading up to release. I’d played a few From Software games and loved them, for the most part. However I was feeling a bit burnt out on them, and uncertain if an open world would offer much to the experience. The reviews ended up swaying me to buy it on release,...
by markfm007
January 24th, 2024, 6:59 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2024
Replies: 89
Views: 62913

Re: Games Completed 2024

January 6th - Persona 5 Royal January 11th - Control: Ultimate Edition January 23rd - Alan Wake 2 I’ve been absolutely hooked on this. It looks and sounds amazing, and is constantly keeping you guessing with twists and new ideas. There’s a constant sense of suspense and mystery, and can be genuinel...
by markfm007
January 22nd, 2024, 2:52 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: [WINNER!!] The Great Big Cane and Rinse Forum Quiz 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 56553

Re: [WINNER!!] The Great Big Cane and Rinse Forum Quiz 2023

Thanks Alex, wll done Rhaegyr! Anagrams are definitely the trickiest part of the quiz for me.
by markfm007
January 16th, 2024, 6:08 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Bad game openings
Replies: 12
Views: 1883

Re: Bad game openings

The Witcher 2 comes to mind. The game doesn't do much to ease you in, either in terms of gameplay or the story, so I had no idea what I was doing or what was going on. I remember fighting a guy on a tower, trying random actions and picking dialogue choices without context. There is a tutorial but yo...
by markfm007
January 13th, 2024, 1:34 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Hi-Fi Rush
Replies: 5
Views: 4156

Re: 603: Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush is a real delight. It has a fun and easy-going nature, its bright comic art and stylistic effects are quietly impressive, and its campaign surprisingly engaging and well paced. The comedy and evocation of nostalgia never felt anachronistic or cynical to me. While not every joke is a winne...
by markfm007
January 11th, 2024, 10:18 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2024
Replies: 89
Views: 62913

Re: Games Completed 2024

January 6th - Persona 5 Royal I played this off and on for a year and loved it. It was a relaxing game and a source of comfort for me. I loved the balance of the story, the day to day life stuff, and going to the palace. I felt very drawn into the world as everything is so well integrated. The turn...
by markfm007
December 29th, 2023, 8:42 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: 2023 Top Ten
Replies: 18
Views: 80556

Re: 2023 Top Ten

Think I'll post my list now as there's no chance of me finishing any more games. I'm just going to post my list of everything I beat this year, as there was only 3 games from 2023. I'll list my top ten below and link the full list of games below that - there's 21 in total. 1) Final Fantasy VII 2) Hi...
by markfm007
December 29th, 2023, 8:35 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2023
Replies: 399
Views: 2224257

Re: Games Completed 2023

January 5th - Final Fantasy VII January 22nd - Death's Door January 25th - Citizen Sleeper January 31st - Dead Space (2008) February 5th - Dead Space 2 February 18th - Hi-Fi Rush Feb 24th - Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Mar 3rd - Gears of War 2 Mar 8th - Gears of War 3 April 1st - Resident Evil 4 ...
by markfm007
December 26th, 2023, 4:32 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: [WINNER!!] The Great Big Cane and Rinse Forum Quiz 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 56553

Re: The Great Big Cane and Rinse Forum Quiz 2023

Nice one, enjoyed doing this! Round 1: General Gaming 1. Scott 2. A Highland Song 3. Capcom 4. Ken 5. Christopher Larkin 6. Johnny 7. Kabuyoshi 8. 00 9. Sam something or other 10. Pizza Round 2: The Old Days Were The Best Days 1. Dizzy 2. Kawasaki 3. Rogue 4. ZX Spectrum 5. 6. 7. Sid Meier 8. Atari ...
by markfm007
December 22nd, 2023, 5:14 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: 2023 Top Ten
Replies: 18
Views: 80556

Re: 2023 Top Ten

I haven't played enough games from this year to make a list unfortunately. I will post my overall list at the end of the year though. Doubt I'll complete anything else over Christmas but you never know!
by markfm007
December 14th, 2023, 10:13 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Whatcha Been Playing?
Replies: 11699
Views: 6913483

Re: Whatcha Been Playing?

I've been playing a lot of Control . I was hoping to finish it before I travel for Christmas in a week's time, but I'm feeling a little burnt out on it. I didn't anticipate so many side missions. Overall I've enjoyed it quite a lot. I love the Oldest House and the paranormal investigation. It's fasc...
by markfm007
November 21st, 2023, 12:47 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Videogame Deals
Replies: 2047
Views: 1240052

Re: Videogame Deals

Castlevania, Contra and Arcade collections from Konami/M2 are all 90% off on Switch right now. £1.59/$2. Phenomenal value. Thanks to our friend One Credit Ben for the heads-up. Good tip. I picked up the Castlevania collection for 1.50 as well as Castlevania Advance collection for 7.99 and The Messe...
by markfm007
November 17th, 2023, 11:34 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games Completed 2023
Replies: 399
Views: 2224257

Re: Games Completed 2023

January 5th - Final Fantasy VII January 22nd - Death's Door January 25th - Citizen Sleeper January 31st - Dead Space (2008) February 5th - Dead Space 2 February 18th - Hi-Fi Rush Feb 24th - Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Mar 3rd - Gears of War 2 Mar 8th - Gears of War 3 April 1st - Resident Evil 4 ...