Completely OT: What is everyones favorite video game?

billwaltonsbeard · July 9, 2008 4:49AM

I'm bored at work. Nothing really exciting on the boards today. Everyone name your favorite video game of all time.

BunchOBull · July 9, 2008 4:52AM

Earthbound on SNES, an english version of the Japanese 'Mother' series.

Not an PRG fan, but this game is amazing.

I also enjoy all of the Mario Kart games, esp. for n64.

NCAA Football is a favorite too.

mickeymantle24 · July 9, 2008 4:52AM

Call of Duty 4

cwazzy · July 9, 2008 4:54AM

Golden Eye for the Nintendo 64. It was the game that got me into FPS. Halo 3 is the game that I play the most now. My user name is cwazzy if anyone wants to play.

Chris

storm888 · July 9, 2008 4:57AM

Today, my favorite game is Snarkles.

It shows me how to leave binary feedback for the criminal "buyers" that are stealing from me on EBAY.

Since sellers who leave honest FB are being suspended, I need a workaround.

This is a binary statement that can be entered into the Snarkles game and decoded:

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billwaltonsbeard · July 9, 2008 4:58AM

Of all time??? I've never heard of these games! You guys must be really young if you're not mentioning Mike Tyson's Punchout or Super Mario Brothers. Galaga would be up there if you wanna include arcade games.

EagleEyeKid · July 9, 2008 4:59AM

Resident Evil 4

jrinck · July 9, 2008 5:06AM

I'm completely and totally addicted to Rock Band.

I play on the PSN: jrinck

I have most of the DLC, and play Expert guitar.

VitoCo1972 · July 9, 2008 5:07AM

CLASSIC
1.) Zelda 2
2.) R.B.I. Baseball
3.) Mike Tyson's Punch Out
4.) Zelda 1
5.) Super Mario Bros 2

RECENT
Grand Theft Auto 3

I liked Vice City a lot and I didn't like San Andreas (too much going on - overkill) but GTA 4 has found the right balance. The story is amazing

Guitar Hero

I just picked up Aerosmith and didn't fail once in the career Expert mode until the final song. The game was too easy. I still can't beat the Slayer song on Guitar Hero 3. It's just that and Metallica's One and I would be finished with that forever

ROCKDJRW · July 9, 2008 5:07AM

Contra
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start

Stingray · July 9, 2008 5:07AM

Tempest (arcade)

PoppaJ · July 9, 2008 5:12AM

Atari "Pong"

billwaltonsbeard · July 9, 2008 5:12AM

Tempest??!!! NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!

You guys are into guitar hero and rock band??? Just learn to play guitar!!!! Honestly, until a few weeks ago, I had no idea that adults played that game. There was a tournament here at work. People knew I played guitar and kept asking me why wasnt i playing Guitar Hero??? Because after all, it's the exact same thing.

So offensive

Griffins · July 9, 2008 5:13AM

Pong.

edit- Poppa, looks like we're on the same page!

I still prefer pinball over video games, but Odd World:Munch's odyssey was fun.

digicat · July 9, 2008 5:14AM

When I was a kid, I couldn't get enough of the Ultima games on my Apple IIc and the Phantasy Star games on my Sega Genesis.

In high school, Doom 1 and any other warez I could pir8 from BBS's got played a lot.

In college, I minored in Duke Nukem 3d, Warcraft 2, Diablo 1, and Fallout.

As a grown-up kid, I've enjoyed RPG type games like Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Morrowind, Oblivion, Neverwinter Nights, etc, as well as 1st person shooters like Halflife 1 & 2, Quake 4, Unreal Tournament, Splinter Cell, etc.

jrinck · July 9, 2008 5:28AM

<< Tempest??!!! NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!

You guys are into guitar hero and rock band??? Just learn to play guitar!!!! Honestly, until a few weeks ago, I had no idea that adults played that game. There was a tournament here at work. People knew I played guitar and kept asking me why wasnt i playing Guitar Hero??? Because after all, it's the exact same thing.

So offensive >>

It's not the same thing. Adults know the difference. I have a real guitar and bass, but don't have the patience to learn them at the moment. I dabble--I have Guitar Port, but with two young kids, it's impossible to put the mental energy into learning.

The games are for fun, and it's no different than karaoke for singing--you're just playing a plastic instrument.

It's fun, but I can see how it's an affront to real players.

brianwintersfan · July 9, 2008 5:29AM

<< Tempest??!!! NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!

You guys are into guitar hero and rock band??? Just learn to play guitar!!!! Honestly, until a few weeks ago, I had no idea that adults played that game. There was a tournament here at work. People knew I played guitar and kept asking me why wasnt i playing Guitar Hero??? Because after all, it's the exact same thing.

So offensive >>

You're right it's not the same thing so why belittle someone who loves music and loves the guitar but just doesn't have the gift to play the real thing at a satisfying level??
I've dabbled in guitar since I was probably 16 and realized 20 years later that you either have the gift or you don't. Sure I can make some decent noise but I will never be as good as I need to be to make me happy. So games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are a nice little fantasy into something I would love to be but never will be. A great guitar player. I'm sorry if that's too low-brow for someone of your gifted nature.

bobbybakeriv · July 9, 2008 5:35AM

Uncharted and Resident Evil 4 are my all-time favorites.

jrinck · July 9, 2008 5:36AM

<< 

You're right it's not the same thing so why belittle someone who loves music and loves the guitar but just doesn't have the gift to play the real thing at a satisfying level??
I've dabbled in guitar since I was probably 16 and realized 20 years later that you either have the gift or you don't. Sure I can make some decent noise but I will never be as good as I need to be to make me happy. So games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are a nice little fantasy into something I would love to be but never will be. A great guitar player. I'm sorry if that's to low-brow for someone of your gifted nature.

>>

I'm not offended. His blind blasting of the game is the same as someone who thinks these games are real.

If you REALLY want to look at these guitar games objectively, you'll realize that they CAN assist you to learn to play a real instrument...

1. They can teach up/down strumming
2. They can help you develop/understand timing/rhythm
3. They can aid with finger dexterity and independence

But the game won't TEACH you how to play. To learn to play a real instrument, you have to practice and play the real instrument.

billwaltonsbeard · July 9, 2008 5:37AM

I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. If you enjoy playing, by all means play. I can certainly see the point both of you made. It just kind of annoys me that alot of people really do genuinely think that Guitar Hero is the same as really playing.

One thing that I love about Guitar Hero is that because of it, alot of young kids now know some awesome old-school rock songs.

prscott933 · July 9, 2008 5:37AM

Zelda 1 (NES)
Dragon Warrior (NES)
Warcraft 2 (PC)
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 (PC)
Tecmo Superbowl (NES)

edit: after seeing Frodo's post... I have to add Final Fantasy 7 (Playstation) and Gran Turismo (Playstation)

FrodoBaggins · July 9, 2008 5:38AM

Hard to pick just one. I guess I'd have to say Final Fantasy 7 for Playstation. That game was so epic it came on four disks.

I'm more of a fan of series....Call Of Duty, Final Fantasy, Splinter Cell, Medal Gear Solid, Gran Turismo, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and Golden Sun are my favorites

Favorite current game is Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Goot · July 9, 2008 5:39AM

Don't play that much anymore, but MVP NCAA Baseball 06 was a favorite for awhile along with any NCAA Football or MLB 2k series games.

jrinck · July 9, 2008 5:39AM

<< I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. If you enjoy playing, by all means play. I can certainly see the point both of you made. It just kind of annoys me that alot of people really do genuinely think that Guitar Hero is the same as really playing.

One thing that I love about Guitar Hero is that because of it, alot of young kids now know some awesome old-school rock songs. >>

Hopefully nobody over the age of 18 thinks the games are the same as real life.

But check out...

www.guitarrising.com

Same type of "game", but played with a REAL guitar.

This is the future of how people will learn to play instruments.

stown · July 9, 2008 5:41AM

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1925pirates · July 9, 2008 5:43AM

Blazing Angels 1 & 2 (for XBOX360)

brianwintersfan · July 9, 2008 5:44AM

<< 

<< I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. If you enjoy playing, by all means play. I can certainly see the point both of you made. It just kind of annoys me that alot of people really do genuinely think that Guitar Hero is the same as really playing.

One thing that I love about Guitar Hero is that because of it, alot of young kids now know some awesome old-school rock songs. >>

Hopefully nobody over the age of 18 thinks the games are the same as real life.

But check out...

www.guitarrising.com

Same type of "game", but played with a REAL guitar.

This is the future of how people will learn to play instruments. >>

Very cool!

Reese3333 · July 9, 2008 5:44AM

I'm hooked on Wii bowling and Madden

brianwintersfan · July 9, 2008 5:46AM

<< I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. If you enjoy playing, by all means play. I can certainly see the point both of you made. It just kind of annoys me that alot of people really do genuinely think that Guitar Hero is the same as really playing.

One thing that I love about Guitar Hero is that because of it, alot of young kids now know some awesome old-school rock songs. >>

That's cool dude. No offense taken. And trust me I played around with a real guitar for many years and it's nowhere close to being the same but it's fun. As I said I love music and it's as close as I will ever get to being any good. If you can play the real thing and do it well then God bless!

billwaltonsbeard · July 9, 2008 5:48AM

That guitarrising does look very cool.

What is the deal with a small handful of people on this board and IWDMBII? I remember seeing a guy say that over and over again on a show called "The State" on MTV many years ago. They can't possibly be referring to that obscure show. What am I missing?

stown · July 9, 2008 5:52AM

<< What is the deal with a small handful of people on this board and IWDMBII? I remember seeing a guy say that over and over again on a show called "The State" on MTV many years ago. They can't possibly be referring to that obscure show. What am I missing? >>

I blame this guy:

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · July 9, 2008 5:57AM

<< Golden Eye for the Nintendo 64. It was the game that got me into FPS. Halo 3 is the game that I play the most now. My user name is cwazzy if anyone wants to play.

Chris >>

Still play it with my boys to this day.

elsnorto · July 9, 2008 6:00AM

No love for the Medal of Honor series? Boo. Hiss. Etc.

Snorto~

mtcards · July 9, 2008 6:13AM

Everquest
Dragons Lair
Elevator Action
Mr. Do
Burgertime

TheCARDKid · July 9, 2008 6:13AM

Too hard to pick just one.

-Mario II and III

-GTA III through IV. I like each one for different reasons. The 80's music in vice City, the variety in San Andreas. GTA IV, the story line and detail (Hey cousin!)

-Street Fighter II. Could still play it today. When I go to arcades, I'll look for it and play it. One of the first arcade games I look for.

I haven't gotten into the sports games (Madden), war games (Medal of Honor), Matrix types games (I always joke with my brother....games where the guy is in a trenchcoat, glasses, slow-mo bullets, diving or leaning back), or racing games (Gran Turismo).

And Final Fantasy and computer games, never got into.

And a bunch of new games I haven't kept up with.

mrbecker712 · July 9, 2008 6:30AM

Tecmo Super Bowl
NBA Jam
NFL Blitz
Madden and NCAA football series

lawnmowermanswife · July 9, 2008 6:32AM

Pack Man
Frogger

bigred1 · July 9, 2008 6:38AM

wii fit, although I am obese.

TheVon · July 9, 2008 6:38AM

In (roughly) chronological order:

Seaquest for the Atari
Telengard for the Commodore 64
Ultimata III for the Commodore 64
Bard's Tale 3 for the Commodore 64
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 for the PC
Age of Empires II for the PC
Diablo II for the PC
Morrowind: The Elder Scrolls for the PC

bobbybakeriv · July 9, 2008 6:45AM

<< 
What is the deal with a small handful of people on this board and IWDMBII? I remember seeing a guy say that over and over again on a show called "The State" on MTV many years ago. They can't possibly be referring to that obscure show. What am I missing? >>

Just finish this sentence...

I wanna dip my.....

billwaltonsbeard · July 9, 2008 6:47AM

Yes bobby, Im fully aware of what it stands for. But I'm just curious where it came from. Is it a movie quote? do you know?

joejo20 · July 9, 2008 6:49AM

Double Dragon (nintendo)
NHL 94 (sega)
Off Road (nintendo)
Mario 1
Mega Man

kcherevka · July 9, 2008 6:54AM

Bioshock is my still my favorite and I finished it about 6 months ago. Looking forward to Bioshock 2 someday and hoping the planned movie isn't terrible because the story and visuals are really interesting.

bobbybakeriv · July 9, 2008 7:00AM

<< Yes bobby, Im fully aware of what it stands for. But I'm just curious where it came from. Is it a movie quote? do you know? >>

No, I don't. I hadn't even heard of it until I saw people using it on this board.

jcdcubs · July 9, 2008 7:07AM

OOTP 9

Awsome!!!!

Out Of The Park 9

I still play it. Everyday!!!!

yawie99 · July 9, 2008 7:07AM

Man, totally forgot about C64. I used to love Pirates. And the old EPYX olympic-style games.

I can't even remember the first baseball game to keep track of stats - maybe one of the RBI's for Nintendo, or was it Baseball Stars? - but that was a revelation.

More recently, gotta go with GTA3. Still the best, though GTA4 is incredible. And I still play a ton of FIFA.

msassin · July 9, 2008 7:17AM

Techmo Super Bowl for the original Nintento

storm888 · July 9, 2008 7:18AM

Gotta Love Adam Coleco Games..........

In The Beginning

Alfonz24 · July 9, 2008 7:24AM

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larryallen73 · July 9, 2008 7:49AM

I have a table top Pac Man in my living room. I have had it 10 years. Works pretty well but has some graphics issues when it overheats; makes me love it more! Though far from the first it is THE game that created the video game explosion. Many other great games but Pac Man has to be #1.

nam812 · July 9, 2008 7:51AM

<< ......Pac Man has to be #1. >>

Yes, right after Space Invaders.

Completely OT: What is everyones favorite video game?

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