Gaming

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Casual gamer here, its getting harder to find the time these days. Fave games tend to be on Nintendo Switch - light-hearted, good natured, social fun that doesn't isn't all time consuming.

Just got a copy of 'Mario Strikers: Battle League' (Note. to those new to it; kind of a blend of Soccer/European Handball and Rugby)

Wholesome, good-natured, friendly but competitive, social game (without getting carried away 'time-wise') to get out every now and then!

Anyone else got a copy or interested in getting one? -


BOTTOM LINE:

Pretty keen to form a club/team online play (new one each month) Every month has a competitive season etc. and everyone is still getting the hang of it, so I'd imagine the skill level is fairly even. Ranked matching either away.

My team is currently called 'The Mighty Cucks'

We'll change it to something Dockery of course.

DM if interested.

 

[Episode IV]

Looks a lot like a watered down Blood Bowl?
Blood Bowl 2 is great fun, I used to play the board and figure versions with friends. Nothing like slowly building up a highly-skilled Dwarven Troll Slayer over a tournament season or two, only to see him get his head ripped of by a rampaging Witch Elf and having no resurrections left, player death being (often, but not always) permanent. It's like losing an old friend. Sort of like Freo circa 2011, except less "out for the season" and more figuring out if you've got enough cash to both buy a new player, and pay for the wake.

Wouldn't mind doing something like this casually, but I only have a PC ("only", as if PC owners aren't the master race). I don't own a console.

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Looks a lot like a watered down Blood Bowl?
Blood Bowl 2 is great fun, I used to play the board and figure versions with friends. Nothing like slowly building up a highly-skilled Dwarven Troll Slayer over a tournament season or two, only to see him get his head ripped of by a rampaging Witch Elf and having no resurrections left, player death being (often, but not always) permanent. It's like losing an old friend. Sort of like Freo circa 2011, except less "out for the season" and more figuring out if you've got enough cash to both buy a new player, and pay for the wake.

Wouldn't mind doing something like this casually, but I only have a PC ("only", as if PC owners aren't the master race). I don't own a console.

Never knew about this one, although the Warhammer stuff has always been intriguing. Just looked it up on Steam, coincidentally Blood Bowl 2 is $29.95 to $ 4.95 (-85%) and the Legendary Edition with all DLC (which I suppose would be necessary) is $44.95 to $8.99 (-80%).

Looks like an interesting game for sure but also a super time-sink. Thinking of giving it a go for that price though.

 

[Episode IV]

I was just looking to see if there were still any leagues in Aus myself, seems there are. I have no idea how populated it is, but it looks as though they even still have some playing the old original game.

But as to the price drop, while hunting around I noticed BB3 is due out this year, so they'd be looking to offload the older versions and that would explain to cheap buy. New one looks like its not much more than a graphic update anyway.

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Was curious as to the state of games for AFL. It just so happens that the first game since AFL 23 is coming out in less than a month for those that are into that sort of thing. I'll definitely be buying a copy, playing as Freo and winning a flag. It gives good feelings.

AFL 26

Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. You’re not just watching the game — you’re in it. This is footy, redefined.

www.jbhifi.com.au

 

[Raz]

Was curious as to the state of games for AFL. It just so happens that the first game since AFL 23 is coming out in less than a month for those that are into that sort of thing. I'll definitely be buying a copy, playing as Freo and winning a flag. It gives good feelings.

AFL 26

Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. You’re not just watching the game — you’re in it. This is footy, redefined.

www.jbhifi.com.au

i tried the older versions but i just not dextrous enough to win a game. gave up after a few thrashings .. money not so well spent LOL

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

i tried the older versions but i just not dextrous enough to win a game. gave up after a few thrashings .. money not so well spent LOL

At least its not easy to beat, that would get old fast, but hey, you have 7 days to get a refund its its from EB Games. They allow you 'change of mind' returns, plus they price match anyone. Good proposition to buy from them these days.

I haven't played/bought it yet to be honest. Was keen to hear the reviews after a month or so, and they seem quite positive actually.

I caved and bought a Switch 2, smashing Mario Kart atm. If you're on then I'm happy to DM my Switch deets for a friend request.

 

[Raz]

At least its not easy to beat, that would get old fast, but hey, you have 7 days to get a refund its its from EB Games. They allow you 'change of mind' returns, plus they price match anyone. Good proposition to buy from them these days.

I haven't played/bought it yet to be honest. Was keen to hear the reviews after a month or so, and they seem quite positive actually.

I caved and bought a Switch 2, smashing Mario Kart atm. If you're on then I'm happy to DM my Switch deets for a friend request.

I believe all video games need a real easy mode with a difficult slider for the good players

I enjoy playing games and I don’t need to try deity mode to be happy . But sadly done games even on easiest settings are still too hard for me

Playing some of my favourite games after I became I favour I was so pleased when my son grew old enough to get he through some hard levels

But each to their own . If you good then go for the herd level