The Big Gaming Thread

[alzone]

My Xbox one died during covid and I never replaced it. Just bought a meta quest 3 and it’s blown my mind. I use it for VR fun, internet, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Amazon videos and Xbox games! I subscribed to the Xbox game pass. Playing on a bloody massive screen. Massively impressive tech.

I borrowed an occulus a few years back and thought it had potential, but wasn't quite there yet. I had to move my head, not my eyes or the definition was rubbish.

Looking into it again recently I watch Linus Tech's review of the meta quest 3. I still feel the same I think. Do you just basically use it as a big, virtual screen then? I think I'd just prefer looking at an actual screen without something on my head.

[Ventura]

Finished two playthroughs of Mankind Divided. It's a great game. Highly recommended, especially if you like to try different methods to do missions and explore sandbox areas.

[dougair]

I borrowed an occulus a few years back and thought it had potential, but wasn't quite there yet. I had to move my head, not my eyes or the definition was rubbish.

Looking into it again recently I watch Linus Tech's review of the meta quest 3. I still feel the same I think. Do you just basically use it as a big, virtual screen then? I think I'd just prefer looking at an actual screen without something on my head.

Meta Quest has a place but will always be limited by hardware. For truly impressive and immersive gaming you need a PC with one of the high end headsets. It’s like night and day.

I’ve not bothered yet as it’s an expensive outlay!

On a separate note I’m hours and hours into Elden Ring and feel like I’ve made little progress. I’ve got lots of the map fragments and so have opened up a lot of the world but haven’t played the critical path so haven’t defeated any bosses. That’s next but I need to learn some sorcery so I can add ranged attacks! The scale is mind blowing but I’m struggling with the tougher enemies. I’m playing on steam deck which is a pleasure.

[NikGixer750]

Elden Ring is going to take some learning!!!

I would just enjoy the first play through, finish it, then watch a few videos about all the sub quests and do them on the second / third play. You need to be careful with some quests and you can easily lock yourself out of the quest ending by progressing the game too far.

[Owren]

The last game I got into was a browser game called “Snake Color Brake,” which you can play at Snakecolorbrake. It’s a fresh take on the classic snake game, but with an added twist of color-matching mechanics. You control a snake made of colored balls, and your job is to navigate through blocks, smashing them only if your snake’s color matches. It starts off easy, but the difficulty ramps up quickly, turning it into a fast-paced, strategic challenge that’s hard to put down. The endless mode is particularly addictive, offering a continuous challenge that keeps you on your toes. The global leaderboard adds a competitive edge, making you want to keep playing to improve your score and climb the ranks. The game’s colorful graphics and smooth gameplay make it a joy to play, even in short bursts. It’s also incredibly accessible – no downloads, no sign-ups, just jump in and play. It’s the perfect game for when you need a quick distraction but want something that still challenges you. It’s a great reminder that sometimes, the simplest games can provide the most engaging and enjoyable experiences, making it a worthy addition to your gaming rotation.

I guess Nokia fans will like it for sure.

[Stuno1]

I borrowed an occulus a few years back and thought it had potential, but wasn't quite there yet. I had to move my head, not my eyes or the definition was rubbish.

Looking into it again recently I watch Linus Tech's review of the meta quest 3. I still feel the same I think. Do you just basically use it as a big, virtual screen then? I think I'd just prefer looking at an actual screen without something on my head.

Mainly I use it as a big screen yes. My daughter uses it for VR gaming and I am exploring that more. I am thinking about getting assetto corsa and a rig for VR racing as I saw this at a mates and it was superb.

Overall it has surpassed my expectations but it is not without limitations. The blurry image is easy enough to rectify adjusting the lenses width and placement on the head.

[NikGixer750]

Stared to play Sekiro, its quite old but is highly rated.

Its great tbh, different from the likes of elden ring, more parry focused that rolling.

It is hard, very hard, very very hard, struggled with a few bosses, only one I cant still kill but its a side boss. It does get confusing after a few hours as several paths open up and there is no direction or mission to do. Had to look at a guide to show a rough path to take at what point.

Enjoying it, but it is meant to get even harder as your progress.