General Videogame Thread

[bluetonium]

Bit annoyed that my laptop is apparently not good enough to play either starfield or Baldur's Gate 3.

The issue is the GTX 1060 3GB, both need more. Am tempted to see if I can get a demo of either and check if it is really too much, but I kinda know I'd end up with a stuttery mess and a laptop reaching atomic levels.

Annoying as everything else meets the minimum specs. So thought I'd look at BG3 on my PlayStation. No PS4 version, and PS5 is digital only. Wtf!

 

[lee_wsm]

Bit annoyed that my laptop is apparently not good enough to play either starfield or Baldur's Gate 3.

The issue is the GTX 1060 3GB, both need more. Am tempted to see if I can get a demo of either and check if it is really too much, but I kinda know I'd end up with a stuttery mess and a laptop reaching atomic levels.

Annoying as everything else meets the minimum specs. So thought I'd look at BG3 on my PlayStation. No PS4 version, and PS5 is digital only. Wtf!

Wouldn’t be great but maybe try streaming through game pass if you have it and it’s available to stream?

 

[Scottyboi]

Bit annoyed that my laptop is apparently not good enough to play either starfield or Baldur's Gate 3.

The issue is the GTX 1060 3GB, both need more. Am tempted to see if I can get a demo of either and check if it is really too much, but I kinda know I'd end up with a stuttery mess and a laptop reaching atomic levels.

Annoying as everything else meets the minimum specs. So thought I'd look at BG3 on my PlayStation. No PS4 version, and PS5 is digital only. Wtf!

xbox cloud and geforce now are both cheap options if you can't afford to upgrade.

 

[BimboBob]

I also like the fact that an AAA game has no major bugs that I've found so far. Loads quickly. No graphic issues. The odd companion doing weird jetpack moves but that's it.

 

[SWP's back]

I also like the fact that an AAA game has no major bugs that I've found so far. Loads quickly. No graphic issues. The odd companion doing weird jetpack moves but that's it.

That’s a good point, I’ve been getting buttery smooth graphics on full ultra and haven’t ever noticed any drop off even in very busy places like The Well.

 

[N1985]

I also like the fact that an AAA game has no major bugs that I've found so far. Loads quickly. No graphic issues. The odd companion doing weird jetpack moves but that's it.

Exactly.

"But it doesn't look like Cyberpunk.""

Cyberpunk wasn't even playable for nearly 12 months after release! Like literally broken!

 

[Mr. Wednesday]

I'm committing to either starfield or Baldurs Gate but I haven't decided which one. Anyone Baldurs Gated before? I don't quite know what to expect.

BG3 is fast becoming my favourite game of all time. I'm looking forward to Starfield (love Fallout 4 and Skyrim) but I'm not even thinking about it till I'm done with Baldur's Gate which will probably be years at this rate.

If you're not at all familiar with Dungeons & Dragons, and dice rolls and all that, BG3 could be a bit more daunting. The fights can last a while too as you plot out your attacks (since they're turn-based). Having said that the game does a good job of organically teaching you as you play. I can't really compare the two but I would say BG3 is deserving of the hype, it is a truly great RPG.

 

[mexico1970]

Downloaded Elden Ring.

Got mullered by a massive horseman in a field of Goats.

Will have to try much harder.

 

[Blue Floyd]

Is it just me or the more games you buy the lest likely of playing or getting into any. It was the same with tv channels. Yer brain just wants to try sommat else ten minutes in. You end up watchin Japanese porn. Got VR games PS5, never arsed. Used to buy them when twisted. Couldn't afford it just wanted an escape. Got a few never played.Takes me a day to set the **** up. Far cry 6 is my go to at the mo for a laugh or COD the free one. Not sure about Starfield. Mixed reviews

 

[N1985]

Downloaded Elden Ring.

Got mullered by a massive horseman in a field of Goats.

Will have to try much harder.

Keep with it. Brilliant game