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Saturday, December 13, 2014

How to make a dent in my backlog of games?

Posted on December 13, 2014 at 02:15 AM.

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I was looking at my gaming library and it is ridiculous how many games I have. I don't know when I am going to find time to play them all with a busy work schedule, spending time with my wife and other interests.

I've got 6 games (not counting sports games) on my 360, 7 on my PS3 and a good 30 titles between my Vita, 3DS and DSi.

I do typically take a handheld with me to work (usually play MLB The Show) so I could begin chipping away at those games there and then need ... Read More

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

I am going to the 2014 BCS National Championship!

Posted on December 11, 2013 at 04:51 PM.

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Yep, you read that right. I, along with my wife, will be heading out to Pasadena, Calif., to attend the 2014 BCS National Championship between my Florida State Seminoles and AuburnAlumni's overrated (j/k, Drew!) Auburn Tigers.

I was afforded the opportunity to buy 2 tickets thanks to my current job (I work in college athletics), and after spending all day Sunday and Monday going back-and-forth over whether to buy the tickets or not (factoring in airfare, hotel, food, etc.), I eventually ... Read More

Saturday, October 12, 2013

NBA 2K14: Narrowing down my team choices for Association

Posted on October 12, 2013 at 01:55 AM.

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In an effort to keep things fresh with NBA 2K, I am avoiding using the legend/classic trams/rosters, and will just use the current-day, shipped roster for 2K14.

I am a Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder fan (yes, I know they reside in the same division but I have good reason to like both teams), but want to avoid using them this year. Perusing the rosters, I've come up with the following teams I would like to run with:

Detroit
Some interesting pieces here. ... Read More

Friday, October 4, 2013

EA's football games: I can't do it anymore

Posted on October 4, 2013 at 05:54 PM.

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Yesterday I enjoyed a rare day off from work. With my free time, I decided to spend part of it playing some video games, since I've really had to cut that out of my schedule during the week.

I popped NCAA 14 into my 360 and 10 minutes later, shut the game off. I just can't take these EA football games anymore. They are so boring! Dead crowd, beyond stale commentary and no real sense of drama in the games that you play.

What's sad is that NCAA 14 is the best NCAA game ... Read More

Thursday, June 20, 2013

NBA 2K13 roster, which one for Association?

Posted on June 20, 2013 at 01:10 AM.

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Hey all,
Looking to finally start my NBA 2K13 Association, and need some help settling on a roster. 2K Share is a mess this year, hard to know what roster works and what doesn't. I have no issues downloading an offline file.

My question, which of the rosters posted here on OS has the best GAMEPLAY and sim stats? I'm not too concerned with shoes and accessories; I'd rather the game play as realistically as possible.

This is for the 360, btw.

Thanks ... Read More

Monday, June 17, 2013

I did it!

Posted on June 17, 2013 at 01:52 PM.

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"It" is play all 162 games in an MLB season in MLB The Show. I accomplished this feat using the New York Mets in MLB 12 The Show on both the PS3 and PS Vita (thank goodness for cross-saves!).

I started my franchise around June 10 last year. I tried to play as frequently as I could, but between starting a new job, getting ready to move and getting sidetracked with other games from time to time, it took me just over a year to actually finish every game.

I have to say ... Read More

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Trying to find my way with MLB 13 The Show

Posted on June 11, 2013 at 12:09 PM.

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Yesterday I played MLB 12 The Show, immediately followed by MLB 13 The Show. While I've had my issues with MLB 13, it is clearly the better game. The hit variety, faster game time (MLB 12 can sometimes take forever between pitches with the broadcast camera cuts), improved score bug and refined graphics make the game worth the price of admission.

I've already documented my issues with The Show Live, so I won't re-hash that.

For whatever reason, I just can't get into ... Read More

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Why is The Show Live getting a free pass from OS'ers?

Posted on June 5, 2013 at 07:57 PM.

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I purchased MLB 13 The Show primarily for The Show Live mode. For years I had hoped that SCEA would drum up a mode similar to 2K's MLB Today. With MLB 13, gamers like me finally had the opportunity to play along with the real MLB calendar.

I've spent a good deal of time in this mode and to categorize The Show Live as anything less than a colossal failure is a gross understatement.

Plain and simple: the mode stinks.

Lineups are incorrect, with rookies ... Read More

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

EA really grinds my gears with Madden 13

Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:53 AM.

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So, the second Madden 13 patch was released today and was overall a "meh" patch.

But, for the OFFLINE gamer, the patch did next to NOTHING, especially as it relates to Connected Careers.

XP points are still screwed up. Coaching schemes don't stick. Auto subs don't work. Sliders operate differently in CC than they do in Play Now. CPU Playcalling is trash, especially in the 4th quarter. Still can't choose Zoom or Broadcast Camera and yep, you guessed it, you are still ... Read More

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Default Slider Support Group for NCAA 13

Posted on August 4, 2012 at 07:21 PM.

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Yeah, I said it.

Default sliders.

I'm sure there are a lot of people reading this and thinking, how can he actually enjoy NCAA 13 without changing all of the sliders? Doesn't he know that EA's game is broken beyond repair?

Maybe ignorance is bliss, or I'm just fed up with the never-ending rat race of chasing that "perfect set." I have played on default Heisman since NCAA 13 was released and I've had a wide variety of games.

Georgia Tech ... Read More

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Time to stop being overly critical of videogames

Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:20 PM.

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I'm tired of it.

"It" is what seems to permeate through the Madden and NCAA boards this time of year. Whenever EA Sports releases a gameplay video of its upcoming game, we here at OS begin to immediately dissect the clip to no end, until each and every flaw is exposed.

Shoot, I'm just as guilty as others. I realized this with the NCAA video that was dropped today. Instead of just watching the video and moving on, I contributed to the discussion with my thoughts, most ... Read More

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

FIFA 12 & FIFA Soccer = an amazing gaming experience

Posted on May 23, 2012 at 12:13 PM.

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OK, I've said it before and I'll say it again; I'm not what you would call a soccer fan, more a casual observer of the sport. I couldn't tell you what teams play in what leagues, unless I was looking at the breakdown in the game or the Internet, have no idea what championships the teams play for and outside of a handful of players, I don't know who plays for what teams.

So, with all that going against me, ... Read More

Saturday, May 5, 2012

MLB 12 The Show: need an AL team

Posted on May 5, 2012 at 05:46 PM.

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Last year, I had a blast using Seattle in Franchise Mode. As a Mets/Rockies fan, I enjoy playing in the AL, as the DH really changes my strategy.

I'm looking at 4 AL teams for this year:
Baltimore
Toronto
Minnesota
Kansas City

I like the unis, home field and for a few, the minor league pipeline. Just am having a hard time narrowing it down to one team.

Any suggestions?

I was thinking of running a self-made playoff ... Read More

Friday, March 9, 2012

Thanks, OS!

Posted on March 9, 2012 at 06:37 PM.

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As many of you know, I've been looking for full-time work since 2010 after being laid off from my previous job. I won't lie, the past 2-plus years have been difficult, both in learning to live with a lot less money and having to deal with the fact that people, whether they admit it or not, treat you a little differently when you tell them that you have been out of work.

Today, the search is over ... I have a full-time job again! Ironically enough, it's in the same field that I was ... Read More

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Must-have PSP games?

Posted on March 1, 2012 at 01:24 AM.

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I know with the Vita now out, the PSP will go the way of other consoles/handhelds before it. But, I still have mine, don't plan on getting a Vita anytime soon, and am looking to add some games to my collection.

I mostly play anything aside from RPGs and Shooters, but would play an RPG if it's more action-based.

So, what are the must-have games for the PSP?

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