Game Night Month 3: Going Back in Time

olsen77 · 05-21-2012, 03:57 PM

We're back for another run at a series of game nights. This time though, we're going (relatively) retro. How do we define "retro" in this case? Since we can only go back so far, it has to be a game released in the first half of this console generation that really can be picked up for next to nothing used or new (and have an online set up that makes it possible to do a game night, sorry Metal Gear and Battlefield 1943 fans).

There are three that are planned for June. We've picked two based on the game night wishlist thread and the fact that we owe you guys one. The third is a member's choice based on older games that were posted in the wishlist. And why is there no Call of Duty? Because we know that Call of Duty will win any member's choice poll, and well, we'd like to do something different.

Here's the schedule for your viewing:

June 2 - Burnout Paradise (Open for sign ups)
June 9 - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Open for sign ups)
June 16 - Wipeout HD

We're taking the 23rd off and then the 30th is the site's birthday. We're planning something special for that day and we'll announce it at a different time (and if any staff member says a word or drops a hint...well, just don't). And please, don't use this thread to speculate or guess what happens on the 30th. Just trust us.

tuffmuff · 05-21-2012, 04:07 PM

Very cool. I look forward to this month and will definitely be there for two of them

Kheapathic · 05-21-2012, 04:11 PM

Yay! I'll be able to (hopefully) attend two of these. Just hoping the 9th game night will be something I own.

mjfan97 · 05-21-2012, 04:12 PM

I may be interested in Burnout Paradise but I don't have that game installed on my PS3's harddrive anymore. Wipeout HD I won't even try because I know I'll get obliterated.

OLIVERMC97 · 05-21-2012, 04:13 PM

Awesome

. Ill be at the Wipeout one! Probably won't be at the Members choice GN as the game I own I doubt will get picked. I wonder how cheap Burnout is on ebay, I guess ill have a look, I already have the plat, but its gotta be worth it to play in the GN and get some of those free trophies. Oh and looking forward to that surprise

olsen77 · 05-21-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjfan97

I may be interested in Burnout Paradise but I don't have that game installed on my PS3's harddrive anymore. Wipeout HD I won't even try because I know I'll get obliterated.

We're going to be handling the Wipeout sign ups very differently. It'll be based on the skill that you feel comfortable at (Flash, Rapier, or Phantom). Don't worry about getting obliterated. Not everyone will be matched up against the really good racers.

OLIVERMC97 · 05-21-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olsen77

We're going to be handling the Wipeout sign ups very differently. It'll be based on the skill that you feel comfortable at (Flash, Rapier, or Phantom). Don't worry about getting obliterated. Not everyone will be matched up against the really good racers.

That's a great idea. Guess ill be picking the bottom one then, which im guessing is Flash :P

k1ll1ng5pr33 · 05-21-2012, 04:29 PM

Can't play Burnout without PS+

Also, on a saturday..

Have fun guys

fletchar2 · 05-21-2012, 04:33 PM

Awesome stuff guys with another gaming night month. Should be attending the Burnout night until the last few dwindle down, and I might be able to pop in for an hour and a half for the other two (dependent on the member vote of course), but I can't make any promises due to exams.

Before I go and vote in the member poll, is GTA IV good to go in terms of getting a lobby together without any disconnections? Admittedly I haven't played it in a while, but the last time I did, it was hard work just getting 4 or 5 people together. I'll save my vote just in case for now, fingers crossed.

Looking forward to the surprise too, free beers for everybody right?

TheManUtdFan · 05-21-2012, 04:38 PM

I could be at all three not sure though:
Burnout: Was really fun when I played it last year for PS+ but never got the DLC trophies, may buy it again.
Members Choice: If GTA, U2 or KZ2 are picked
Wipeout: Never did download that from the welcome back package, sitting in a download list, might download it now

Hopefully I'll see you there, and I can't wait for the surprise.

05-21-2012, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
olsen77 Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14,747 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 16 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	Game Night Month 3: Going Back in Time We're back for another run at a series of game nights. This time though, we're going (relatively) retro. How do we define "retro" in this case? Since we can only go back so far, it has to be a game released in the first half of this console generation that really can be picked up for next to nothing used or new (and have an online set up that makes it possible to do a game night, sorry Metal Gear and Battlefield 1943 fans). There are three that are planned for June. We've picked two based on the game night wishlist thread and the fact that we owe you guys one. The third is a member's choice based on older games that were posted in the wishlist. And why is there no Call of Duty? Because we know that Call of Duty will win any member's choice poll, and well, we'd like to do something different. Here's the schedule for your viewing: June 2 - Burnout Paradise (Open for sign ups) June 9 - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Open for sign ups) June 16 - Wipeout HD We're taking the 23rd off and then the 30th is the site's birthday. We're planning something special for that day and we'll announce it at a different time (and if any staff member says a word or drops a hint...well, just don't). And please, don't use this thread to speculate or guess what happens on the 30th. Just trust us. __________________ Last edited by olsen77; 05-28-2012 at 04:18 PM.

05-21-2012, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
tuffmuff Events Director Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 6,696 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 14 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	Very cool. I look forward to this month and will definitely be there for two of them __________________ Please direct any official site business to the other Event Directors. My activity is crazy sporadic these days.

05-21-2012, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kheapathic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In my pants. Posts: 4,123 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	Yay! I'll be able to (hopefully) attend two of these. Just hoping the 9th game night will be something I own. __________________ \| PSNP \| Playfire\| YG Card \| 天および地球で私は神聖である Got a job, yay! And School, yay! There goes my social/gaming life, boo!

05-21-2012, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
OLIVERMC97 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: British Overseas Territories Posts: 6,538 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	Awesome . Ill be at the Wipeout one! Probably won't be at the Members choice GN as the game I own I doubt will get picked. I wonder how cheap Burnout is on ebay, I guess ill have a look, I already have the plat, but its gotta be worth it to play in the GN and get some of those free trophies. Oh and looking forward to that surprise __________________

05-21-2012, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
k1ll1ng5pr33 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,801 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 10 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	Can't play Burnout without PS+ Also, on a saturday.. Have fun guys __________________ • Check out my YouTube for Trophy Guides and More! • • My Trophies • THL S4 • Sig&Ava by RED_REBEL44 • __________________

05-21-2012, 04:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
fletchar2 Events Director Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: East Midlands (UK) Posts: 4,477 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 12 (more» ...) View My PS3T Profile	Awesome stuff guys with another gaming night month. Should be attending the Burnout night until the last few dwindle down, and I might be able to pop in for an hour and a half for the other two (dependent on the member vote of course), but I can't make any promises due to exams. Before I go and vote in the member poll, is GTA IV good to go in terms of getting a lobby together without any disconnections? Admittedly I haven't played it in a while, but the last time I did, it was hard work just getting 4 or 5 people together. I'll save my vote just in case for now, fingers crossed. Looking forward to the surprise too, free beers for everybody right? __________________ Battlefront sequel incoming! Last edited by fletchar2; 05-21-2012 at 04:39 PM.

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