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NMS Expeditions Update Lets You Journey Together

If you have some friends that also play NMS, you can now play together in a special "Expeditions" mode. It looks like there's a set path along with rewards. You also start off with some gear and stuff. I just saw this on Steam and thought I'd share, since I know quite a few of us here play NMS. I haven't played it in a while and I'm not sure when I'll play it again, but if someone wants to try this out, I might be up for it. Take a look at the trailer and let me know what you think.

Travis Admin wrote on 03/31/2021 at 08:58pm

Yeah you've been able to play together for a while but these expeditions give more reason to. I haven't played in ages, I keep thinking that they're just going to keep adding more and more so I may as well wait a while longer.

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 04/01/2021 at 01:18am

Yeah, the fact that they keep updating the game really impresses me. I wonder what more they might add to it. I really like it when games continue to put out new content even years after it's original release.

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 04/18/2021 at 12:04pm

This game has SERIOUSLY improved, I'm so impressed!!!! Lots of people are still playing, too. Now when you visit Nada and Pollo in the Space Anomaly, you'll not only see that the place has been renovated, and there are new NPCs there, but that's where you'll also find LOTS of other players. There are so many that I've often entered at the same time as about two other people, causing our ships to kind of "rubber band" upon entry. The Space Anomaly clearly connects to every galaxy. Once someone leaves, they are returned to the galaxy they came from. It's a great hub for players to meet, chat, team up, and trade no matter what galaxy they were in before entry.

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/18/2021 at 08:58pm

It’s great to see the game improve. I wonder at what point they might have to work on something else? It’s not a subscription game so I’m not entirely sure how it’s continuing to be funded.

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 04/18/2021 at 10:37pm

Yeah, that befuddles me, too, but as I mentioned, lots of people are playing it. There's cross-platform play, too. I've seen players on Steam (by the Steam logo beside their name) and others (with a controller icon by their name). I just watched all the trailers, I may have missed some of them before. I saw a lot in them that I still haven't seen, but I've also seen a lot in my game play these last couple of days that I've never seen before. A giant worm-like subterranean creature scared the crap out of me while I was near my base doing some resource gathering. I'd never seen anything like it. I didn't get a chance to scan it, it was too fast. I tried to chase it with my Roamer (Exocraft vehicle), but I couldn't find it.

Travis Admin wrote on 04/19/2021 at 05:43pm

Wow it's been a while since you played hasn't it Greg? Yeah they updated the anomaly ages ago to kinda be the hub to meet up with other players. It's just insane how different the game has become over the years.

And oddly I think they're still selling pretty well. You'd think that anyone who wanted it would have it already but it's currently the 74th best seller on steam. That isn't super high on the list but considering it was made years ago, and the PC version of RDR2 is in the 50s or so, it's nothing to sneeze at.

I'd love to see exactly how much money they've pulled in from it.

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 04/19/2021 at 08:33pm

Yeah, it's been a long time since I put some serious game play into it.

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Earthbound: Onett Theme

Recently shared this with some friends and decided to post here as it’s a great track one of the best games on the Super Nintendo.

Doom Eternal's Ancient Gods Part 2 DLC Arrives Tomorrow (Update: Now Available!)

Doom Eternal's Ancient Gods Part 2 DLC arrives tomorrow and you can watch a trailer for it in the link I embedded. I played Doom Eternal months ago and gave the game a "must play" on the Cheerful Ghost ratings score. If you're a fan of Doom, I believe it's a must play. I (obviously) thought it was a great game and I'm looking forward to getting back into it.

Let me know what you think about this. Are you planning on playing it? I may jump in right away, although I may wait to finish what I'm currently working on. If you see me on Bethesda.net soon, you'll probably see that I'm playing Doom Eternal (or waiting for the DLC to download). Feel free to hit me up, my... Read All

New Ninja Turtles Beat-em-Up? Cowabunga Dude!

A trailer for a new Ninja Turtles game blew up today for good reason. It looks awesome.

If you loved the beat-em-up Ninja Turtle arcade games Shredder’s Revenge looks like just like what you’ve been waiting for. From what gameplay footage we can see it looks stylistically like the old arcade beat-em-ups with a few new twists. The graphics are using a newer pixel retro flavor while paying homage to the classic look.

I’m hopeful that we will get Internet multiplayer for this as it would be incredibly fun to queue up a group of friends to take on Shredder online. So far there is no release date for Shredder’s Revenge and the release platforms listed so far are just PC and... Read All

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 03/11/2021 at 06:00am

Cowabunga dude!!! I was a big fan of the Turtles from at least near the beginning! I still have action figures I collected in my younger days. It was cool seeing and hearing the familiar TMNT intro and the old familiar TMNT arcade game. I agree, it'd be cool if there's some kind of online multiplayer. Thanks for sharing!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 03/11/2021 at 03:34pm

Looks like online co-op is listed on the Steam page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361510/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_Shredders_Revenge/

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 03/11/2021 at 05:05pm

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I didn't know it was already listed in the Steam store. I just added it to my wish list.

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 03/11/2021 at 10:58pm

This looks like a lot of fun :)

Will_Ball Game Mod Super Member wrote on 03/12/2021 at 05:49am

Needs physical with a pizza.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 03/13/2021 at 04:26pm

Agreed. Also, if it’s late I won’t pay full price.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 04/16/2021 at 09:13am

Confirmed for Switch release "later this year": https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tmnt-shredders-revenge-confirmed-for-switch-launches-this-year/1100-6490123/

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/16/2021 at 10:22pm

That’s great. This makes sense on the Switch!

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 08/26/2021 at 06:48am

It looks like April O'Neil is going to be a playable character: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tmnt-shredders-revenge-lets-players-battle-as-april-oneil/1100-6495576/

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 08/27/2021 at 02:28am

That looks fun. I think Ninja Turtles will be a day on buy for me.

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Dynasty Warriors Movie Trailer

Dynasty Warriors just got it's first movie trailer released. I've embedded one with English subtitles, but if you're looking for the Chinese original, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/4DH4GMQ_A3Y

I think the trailer looks awesome, I'd like to see it, though I prefer English dubs, instead of reading subtitles, but that hasn't stopped me from watching classic Godzilla movies or other anime. If you've played any game in the series (including the Hyrule Warriors games), it'll look very familiar. The music was also spot on, too, very recognizable.

My exposure to DW is limited. I didn't get into any of them until Hyrule Warriors (a Zelda version) was released on the Wii... Read All

This Is What A "Second-Person" Video Game Would Look Like

We've all played First-Person and Third-Person games, but this video takes a look into what a Second-Person game would look like.

The narrator defines what first-person, second-person, and third-person voices in writing is, and then shows a very cool example of what could be considered a second-person level in the game Driver: San Francisco.

A second-person mechanic could be an interesting thriller/horror game. Making a Friday The 13th type game, where you see your character from the point of view of the killer, as you attempt to get away (or fight back).

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi News

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I found some fresh news about the upcoming Disney+ series for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Indira Varma has been "reportedly" cast though no details of her character are available. You may remember her from Game of Thrones as she played Ellaria Sand, sister to Oberyn Martell who was played by Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian). The article also says that Ewan McGregor will return as the Obi-Wan we know from the prequelogy (that's what I call it) along with Hayden Christensen who will be playing Darth Vader.

I think this will probably be a really good show. The article states that "[t]he series will take place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope." I'm looking forward... Read All I found some fresh news about the upcoming Disney+ series for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Indira Varma has been "reportedly" cast though no details of her character are available. You may remember her from Game of Thrones as she played Ellaria Sand, sister to Oberyn Martell who was played by Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian). The article also says that Ewan McGregor will return as the Obi-Wan we know from the prequelogy (that's what I call it) along with Hayden Christensen who will be playing Darth Vader.

I think this will probably be a really good show. The article states that "[t]he series will take place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope." I'm looking forward to this one. I hope the success of The Mandalorian is just the beginning of Star Wars awesomeness to come. This should be true seeing as how more shows and movies are in the works.

"Shows featuring Boba Fett, Cassian Andor, Lando Calrissian, High Republic's The Acolyte, Ahsoka Tano, and Rangers of the New Republic. And yes, there are still more movies coming as well. The next Star Wars release is the Clone Wars spin-off animated series The Bad Batch, which arrives on May 4."

I'd also like to slide in a bit of news here, too, that I recall reading recently that said Rian Johnson's is working on either another Star Wars movie or another trilogy.

I think Disney+ is proving to be fantastic! What do you think about all of this? Are you excited for more Star Wars?

Speaking of Star Wars, incase you missed this (I put it in a link of another article I wrote in the forums), if you're a Star Wars fan, you must watch Patton Oswalt's "Star Wars filibuster" on "Parks and Recreation" (though I haven't seen the show, this clip is AWESOME and improvised). Check it out at: https://youtu.be/5BBhNkywMJY

Check out the article (except for that last bit I put in there regarding Rian Johnson): https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-obi-wan-series-casts-game-of-thrones-indira-varma-report/1100-6488257/?utm_source=gamefaqs&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=news_module&utm_campaign=homepage

Bordlands Movie Casting News

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I found some fresh news from the production of the Borderlands movie that I'd thought I'd share. They've cast Ariana Greenblatt to play Tiny Tina. Ariana played young Gamore in Avengers: Infinity War. The article also reveals (possibly not new news) other cast members including "Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, and Jack Black lending his voice to Claptrap." I think this seems interesting. I wonder how Jack Black will sound as Claptrap. There's currently no news of when the movie will be released, but at least we know it's in production.

It's interesting to see video games being adapted as movies, sometimes with success and... Read All I found some fresh news from the production of the Borderlands movie that I'd thought I'd share. They've cast Ariana Greenblatt to play Tiny Tina. Ariana played young Gamore in Avengers: Infinity War. The article also reveals (possibly not new news) other cast members including "Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, and Jack Black lending his voice to Claptrap." I think this seems interesting. I wonder how Jack Black will sound as Claptrap. There's currently no news of when the movie will be released, but at least we know it's in production.

It's interesting to see video games being adapted as movies, sometimes with success and other times with failure. I remember something I read recently about this and how movie makers have seen that video games have become a dominant leader in entertainment. What I read mentioned how, many years ago, movies would buy the rights to video game characters and such, but did not stick to the IP and instead took their own "creative" path. I'd say Super Mario Bros. (the 1993 movie) is a prime example of this. What I read stated that movie makers saw Sonic the Hedgehog as a success and have seen the value of video games. That movie did veer off of what we knows as Sonic the Hedgehog a bit, but it probably wasn't as off course as the Super Mario Bros. movie. In fact, there will be a Sonic the Hedgehog sequel and it may already be in production. If you watched that movie's end-credits scene, you'll notice that Tails will be joining Sonic in the sequel (and rightly so, I think). Monster Hunter is another recent video game that was adapted into a move, but from what I read it seemed to have flopped, although the movie itself most certainly showed the possibility of a sequel.

Let me know what you think about this announcement. Is Borderlands something you're looking forward to seeing? What do you think about how more video games are being adapted into movies?

If you want to read the full article you can find it here: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-movie-casts-avengers-infinity-wars-ariana-greenblatt-as-tiny-tina/1100-6488253/?utm_source=gamefaqs&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=news_module&utm_campaign=homepage

Marvel's MODOK First Trailer and Release Date Announced

If you're not yet drowning in movie and TV show news, particularly ones premiering on streaming services, here's a new one for you. Marvel's MODOK will appear on HULU on May 21. MODOK stands for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, so expect plenty of carnage. I'm not familiar with this character, so I don't have much to say about it. I did notice that MODOK is voiced by Patton Oswalt, who I've now seen in different Marvel and Star Wars related things. He was a part of S.H.I.E.L.D., in fact doubling or even tripling himself, it was cool. I like that someone who's obviously a fan of Marvel and Star Wars gets to be a part of those things. If you really want to see... Read All

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/02/2021 at 09:19pm

Wow, I should have promoted this to main but didn’t.

Next time just kick these marvel trailers to main Greg, no worries.

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/02/2021 at 09:20pm

Well it’s on main NOW. (Second page but still)

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 04/02/2021 at 09:29pm

Thanks, man! I've just kept in mind to put video game news on main and everything else in discussion and let you decide. But, I'll work on this. Thanks again!

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/03/2021 at 02:42am

❤️

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 04/03/2021 at 02:55am

Did you watch the strongly recommended link near the end of my post (above "feel free to share...")? It's a MUST see!

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Beavis and Butt-Head Announce a New Movie on Paramount+

The movie news just keeps pouring in. Beavis and Butt-Head have just announced a new movie on Paramount+ and they haven't aged a day since they made their introduction to the world.

I've been a long time fan of Beavis and Butt-Head. In fact, I recently found my Beavis and Butt-Head "Frog Baseball" shirt. I remember wearing it the one and only time I tried skiing, which failed miserably. I watched MTV all the time during their reign. Ya know, back when MTV actually showed music videos. Back then, I would often get disappointed seeing the same episodes repeat. They made a comeback, but this time without music videos and I think that "sucked!" This might be interesting,... Read All

Will_Ball Game Mod Super Member wrote on 02/25/2021 at 11:04pm

Man, I don't want another streaming service.

jdodson Admin wrote on 02/26/2021 at 12:25am

Promoting to main.

Travis Admin wrote on 02/26/2021 at 02:18am

Uhhhh huh huh huh. Huh huh huh huh

Travis Admin wrote on 02/26/2021 at 02:19am

Greg did you see the recent(ish) season from a couple years back? It was pretty great.

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 02/26/2021 at 02:45am

I saw one that was more than a couple years back. I watched it about 8 years ago along with Daria.

Travis Admin wrote on 02/26/2021 at 09:06pm

OK it looks like the most recent season came out in 2011. How is that possible!?

Azurephile Super Member Post Author wrote on 02/26/2021 at 10:40pm

Well what I saw was in December 2012, so that makes sense to me.

jdodson Admin wrote on 02/27/2021 at 04:49am

So this is the third incarnation of Beavis and Butt-Head? Awesome. I’m with Will, I don’t need a new streaming service but I do want to watch this very much.

jdodson Admin wrote on 02/27/2021 at 04:50am

Also, I played the Beavis and Butt-Head game on PC which if I remember was a point and click adventure. I remember it being funny, but I never beat it. I’ve always found point and click adventures to be pretty impossible to reason out on your own without some kind of guide.

Travis Admin wrote on 03/01/2021 at 09:29pm

The one on PC had a bunch of mini-games, i remember enjoying those for a few minutes. lol

I played the hell out of the one on Genesis though. It had bits of adventure (combining items and such) but also platforming and shooting. None of the aspects of the game were what I'd call best in class, but they were good enough.

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