The "What are you playing?" topic.

**Xiahou** · 10-19-2008, 05:04

I've been playing 'World of Goo', an awesome little game with tons of character. The puzzles are fun, but it's the presentation that really makes the game so much fun. Great music, and great artwork.

After some debate, I went with the PC version instead of the Wiiware version. The PC version costs $5 more, but its also DRM free, whereas the Wiiware version is obviously tied to whatever Wii it's downloaded on. Also, I thought Id probably have an easier time with the mouse than the Wiimote, although I hear from the reviews that both work quite well. The PC version doesn't offer co-op play like the Wii version does, but I probably won't be playing it with anyone regardless- so I thought I'd appreciate the ability to play it on any PC more.

Here's a demo for those interested.

**TevashSzat** · 10-19-2008, 12:09

I've recently dug up my old version of KOTOR again and am playing through as a Light Scoundrel/Consular again

**Kekvit Irae** · 10-21-2008, 00:24

After spending 30 minutes in Victoria: Empire Under The Sun, I have concluded that those 30 minutes were the worst I have ever spent on a game. As convoluted as it was, at least Hearts of Iron II had a tutorial.
Uninstalled, deleted, shelved.

Now working on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl.

**seireikhaan** · 10-21-2008, 04:20

Europa Universalis III: In Nomine

Currently playing out the Ming. Colonized most of S/E Asia and pacifica, annexed Manchuria, Oirat Horde, Tibet, Mongols, most of Indonesia and Malaysia, Swahili-land and vassalized most all of East Asia, sans Japan, by 1680. On the domestic front, I've just managed to totally westernize(got some incredibly lucky stabilizing events during the process that netted me +3 stability in all just by themselves), and I'm currently ranked numero 2.

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**naut** · 10-21-2008, 04:22

Originally Posted by Kekvit Irae

After spending 30 minutes in Victoria: Empire Under The Sun, I have concluded that those 30 minutes were the worst I have ever spent on a game. As convoluted as it was, at least Hearts of Iron II had a tutorial.
Uninstalled, deleted, shelved.

The learning curve in that game is ridiculously steep. I enjoy it though, but only in small doses.

**seireikhaan** · 10-21-2008, 04:47

I thoroughly enjoy Victoria. Took awhile to get it down, but once I did, I found the whole thing quite enjoyable. Not quite like playing Mount and Blade where I could just keep going forever and ever, but it can occupy plenty of my time.

But yes, the curve is quite steep. I don't think 30 minutes is nearly enough to get a good feel for the game.

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 10-24-2008, 03:10

The key to Victoria is to start slowly and not take on too many challenges. If you have to, cheat in your first few games as you learn to balance things, and gradually break the habit once you master things.

**frogbeastegg** · 10-24-2008, 19:53

This weekend was going to be my Fable II and Dead Space weekend. I had gotten all cautiously excited, and the prospect served as the light at the end of the tunnel throughout a hellish week at work. The Royal Mail have managed to

my copy of Fable II. It should have arrived yesterday and didn't. Today I got a card pushed through my door; they tried to deliver and got no answer. Now I have to wait until Monday before it can be collected. Yay. Better yet, it's a standard DVD case, and they've pushed scores of those through my letterbox without problems over the years.

So it's Dead Space. Which I'm sure will be fine and good. :sigh: Not the same though. I've still got Conan to finish; that will serve as my flavour break from deep space killer mutant freak things.