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Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens

Star Wars VII finally has a new name and it is "The Force Awakens." It is a nod to the new chapter in Star Wars that Disney and JJ Abrams are starting. 2015 can't come soon enough.

What do you think, does the new name feel like Star Wars?

http://www.theverge.com/2014/11/6/7168363/star-wars-episode-vii-is-called-the-force-awakens

MBoffin wrote on 11/06/2014 at 06:22pm

It feels like Star Wars, yes, but they really, really need to nuke the whole midichlorians thing from orbit if it's going to be any good.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/06/2014 at 06:33pm

Hahahaha, yeah I am almost certain JJ will in no way reference midichlorians. At least, I really hope he doesn't.

Timogorgon Member wrote on 11/07/2014 at 12:41am

Yeah there was a lot to dislike about the prequel movies, and midichlorians is probably my most hated addition, except for maybe youza-know-who...

I think the new movie will probably make little to no reference to the prequel movies. I doubt they'll directly contradict the prequels, I just think they'll ignore them. I remain cautiously optimistic about the new Star Wars movie. I've been hurt in the past, but I think I'm ready to love again. We'll see if JJ and Disney can make it happen.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/07/2014 at 02:21am

If I were JJ I might put in some joke reference to the prequels. That said, if you want the movie to be timeless it might be a good idea to avoid that sort of thing.

Still, a Gungan that trips and falls off a cliff OR Leia kissing Luke on the cheek would be some epic fan service that would cause nerds to lose it. In a good way

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/07/2014 at 05:11am

Hm, well "the force" awakened a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Perhaps the title may refer to "the force" awakening within a character. I'm a fan of JJ. I liked Heroes and his Star Trek movies. I think he's a great guy and he'll do well with Star Wars.

That said, I don't understand the midichlorians (if that's how we're spelling it) dis-like. I am also one of those rare Star Wars fans that not only enjoyed the pre-quels and has the Star Wars: Complete Collection on Blu-Ray, but I also like Jar Jar!

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Interview With The Creators of Eitr, Eneme Games

Last week I saw Eitr being discussed in various gaming circles as the developers had just dropped a very impressive gameplay trailer. What impressed me the most was how great the tone of the game was and how well it looked. I reached out to Eneme Games because I wanted to know more about how the game is progressing. I want to thank them for responding and wish them to a speedy Kickstarter and launch!

jdodson: Will the choices you make in Eitr affect how your character plays? For instance, can you focus on choosing certain abilities to be more magical or abilities that are more attack focused?

Eneme Games: Absolutely. We've both played RPG's for the majority of our lives... Read All

3 Free Copies Of Risk Of Rain!

I got the Humble Bundle 13 and it came with a few extra copies of Risk of Rain. Since I can't play 3 copies, I have decided to give them away. Risk of Rain is an awesome indie side scrolling rogue-like that is on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Let me know if you want a copy in the comments and i'll hand them out to the first people that ask.

MBoffin wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:47pm

I would like a copy in the comments.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:48pm

@MBoffin, key sent via site message.

Stirling_Hepburn wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:50pm

Yes please! :)

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:50pm

@Stirling_Hepburn, key sent via site message.

MBoffin wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:51pm

Awesome, thanks! :D

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:51pm

No problem.

Stirling_Hepburn wrote on 11/05/2014 at 07:52pm

Thank you!

JaBo wrote on 11/05/2014 at 08:04pm

Yes please!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/05/2014 at 08:06pm

@JaBo, key sent via site message.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/05/2014 at 08:06pm

Thanks everyone! Enjoy the game and if you feel inspired, come back and write about it!

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/05/2014 at 08:44pm

Well that went fast! Hahaha.

Zach_Foster wrote on 11/06/2014 at 02:32am

The game looks neat, i might have to get myself a copy! mulitiplayer capable?

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/06/2014 at 05:36am

Yeah, it has co-op online and LAN multiplayer.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/07/2014 at 12:29am

Did anyone change the default keyboard controls? I wanted to go with WASD movement and I made the skills numeric. I assumed I could attack with a click (or double-click) with the mouse, but it seems you have to use the skills. I noticed there are gamepad controls and I wonder if it might be better with that or the default keyboard controls. What do you think?

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/07/2014 at 01:03am

I always play with a controller. For me, it's much easier/more fun.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/07/2014 at 01:08am

I've had that discussion already although I don't recall all of the results of it. I believe Travis said he uses a Logitech controller. What do you recommend? I know there's a way to use the PS3 (or XBox) controller, too, but that didn't quite work out as well as I wanted in Morrowind. It's been ages since I've actually used a controller on a PC. Maybe I should invest in one.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/07/2014 at 02:18am

I have a XBox 360 controller for PC and it works great. I'd recommend that, it's a solid controller.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/07/2014 at 02:35am

That's right, I think that was the general agreement with the PC controller discussion some of us had some time ago. The only XBox I own is the very first one and I have no interest in the newer versions. When I tried to get my PS3 controller working for Morrowind, it seemed like the XBox 360 controller was perhaps easier to use and configure. This was evident because, to get the PS3 controller to work, I had to use a program to get it to emulate an XBox 360 controller. Thanks for the reminder and the tip. Perhaps I'll get one eventually or soon. I am expecting to visit Gamestop in a few weeks to pick up Smash Bros. for the Wii U and both of the new Pokemon games for me and my son.

All that said, are you using the default controller configuration for the game?

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/07/2014 at 02:52am

Yep, controller defaults for me.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/07/2014 at 03:20am

Cool. So far my first impressions of the game are still the first impressions I had of the video. Like Starship Rubicon, I don't survive very long nor have I played very long. The game also reminded me Edge of Space, similar graphics, similar size (I have it on a high resolution). I was happy that I learned that holding down a key for the first ability makes it continue to fire, instead of constantly pressing the key.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/21/2014 at 09:24pm

Today at GameStop, one of the things I bought was an Afterglow XBox 360 controller. It is "see-through" and glows blue when plugged in. I got this controller because it attaches via USB cable, which i thought would be the best way to connect a controller to my PC as I'm unsure if my PC is Bluetooth-capable. I plugged the controller into my PC and it installed quickly. I decided to test it out in Risk of Rain and I found that the only configuration I had to do was to select "enable gamepad." I was then able to use the controller in the game and I understood why you, Jon, use your controller in the game. They keyboard settings for the game are just weird to me, but the gamepad configuration feels perfect. Thanks for the recommendation!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/23/2014 at 03:48am

No problem. I tried the keyboard and the controller is WAY better.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 11/23/2014 at 04:26am

I totally agree, as I said the keyboard configuration just seems weird, while the controller seems perfect.

One thing about this game though is it's title. I keep think it's called "Risk of Ruin," which seems much more fitting.

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Squaresoft Lore In a Minute

You played Final Fantasy VI and you were left wanting more. You wanted to know more about the company that brought Magicite and Espers to our collective minds. Wait no longer because you can learn all about Squaresoft in about a minute.

Creepy Disney Parody

I've not played BioShock (I know, I know), but still greatly enjoyed, and was greatly creeped out by, this parody of Under The Sea from the Little Mermaid.

New Starship Rubicon Gameplay Trailer Drops!

Last week we dropped the Greenlight for Starship Rubicon and we appreciate everyone checking it out. We wanted to get out a few videos showing off the game and are now releasing the all new gameplay trailer you can watch above. The gameplay trailer shows off the games randomized universe, ships, customization and even more gameplay! We are working hard to get the game out by years end so stay tuned and if you haven’t already, check us out on Steam Greenlight.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=331311253

You can also pre-order Starship Rubicon too
www.starshiprubicon.com

Eitr An Upcoming Action RPG That Looks Fantastically Norse

Eitr is an upcoming Action RPG featuring a very dark Norse setting. They just dropped a new trailer and it not only looks great, but is very reminiscent of the original Diablo. The game is early on in development but even so, it looks great and I can't wait to play it. Eitr will feature a bunch of in game abilities such as Snowflake Guard a timing based move that when used effectively can pretty effective against in game mobs.

http://eitrthegame.com/

"Eitr" is from Norse mythology, it is a black poison substance that corrupts whoever or whatever it comes into contact with. The story of the game is based around the world tree, Yggdrasil, the connector of the 9 Norse... Read All

Have A Happy Halloween If You SCARE!

Wanted to wish all the Ghosts a very Happy Halloween.

If you see any fun game or movies related Halloween news, drop it in the comments(I know I will). In the recent Roundtable we talked about some fun Halloween films, on of them was Cabin in the Woods. The above video outlines most of the references to other horror movies in the film.

New Star Wars Battlefront: How Did I Miss This?

I love Star Wars and because of that, it's not shocking to know that I look forward to all good news about it. After Lucas sold the franchise to Disney, Disney sold the rights to make future Star Wars games to EA. It seems EA has taken this and focused it on something fans have been asking for, an all new Star Wars Battlefront game. I have no idea how this news has slipped past me, but in all the mad boring-aise of E3, I missed this nugget of awesome.

Recently a few more bits came out about the new Battlefront game, that it will come out in 2015 around the same time as Episode VII and it will also come out on PC.

I am looking forward to playing this game but, like many... Read All

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 10/31/2014 at 06:11pm

I love that they're using the original props and locations!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/31/2014 at 07:18pm

Me too. My first feeling after hearing that and watching it was intense jealousy I couldn't be there. Oh well, someday. /hopes

Travis Admin wrote on 11/02/2014 at 06:02am

http://cheerfulghost.com/Travis/posts/1364/the-important-e3-announcement

You weren't reading closely enough :)

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/02/2014 at 11:07pm

Ah right, I missed that sentence, thanks Travis!

Travis Admin wrote on 11/04/2014 at 02:45am

Yeah this is the one thing I'm really stoked for out of the new Disney/EA games. Battlefront 1 and 2 were amazing.

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Cheerful Ghost Roundtable: S2 E13: Halloween Special + END

In this brand new Halloween episode of The Cheerful Ghost Roundtable we talk a bit about what we are playing as well as.... Tie Fighter coming to GOG, the new Star Wars Battlefront, our most favoriate Halloween themed games and more.

Check it out, IF YOU DARE!

As an aside, this will be the last Roundtable for the year. Check us out in January for our all new season! IT WILL POSSIBLY FEATURE DANCING GAMER CATS!

Orionnoir wrote on 10/30/2014 at 10:12pm

+1 on waiting for the original Stars Wars on Blue Ray.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/30/2014 at 11:03pm

Totally.

Harmy made some pretty good Fan edits of the OT if you are itching to watch them in an unaltered state.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHfLX_TMduY

Orionnoir wrote on 10/31/2014 at 10:41pm

I actually have the luck of having a limited edition dvd set (put out by best buy I think, my wife did all the research on that) that has the original and remastered versions. The wife knows me well and she got those for me for a birthday gift. But I don't mind Lucas wanted to go back and change his films, but I will lobby to keep the original commercially accessible. Those versions I got came by way of e-bay. Ultimately it's Lucas' vision/product. I don't think he, or any creator, owes me anything. But I think that comes out of my attitude that anything produced in our digital age is of the moment. But I too am waiting for a good box set that sums it all up. I also don't own the new movies yet.

Have you ever heard of the Machete viewing order?
http://www.npr.org/2014/03/20/291977042/theres-more-than-one-way-to-watch-star-wars

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 11/02/2014 at 11:06pm

I did actually, it was fun to hear him talk about it though.

I don't watch it in that order because I mostly watch Episodes IV-VI when I want to watch Star Wars. Outside that, sometimes I revisit the prequels, in that case I actually think Episode I is the best film, which isn't a very popular opinion.

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 12/09/2014 at 09:43pm

This is really interesting reading:
http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/ (About the Machete Order)

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