The Energon Pub

[Shadowman]

She's in college, thus, she's 18 or older.

She's supposed to be. Doesn't come off that way in terms of mannerism and voice!

You'd sound like that too if you were caught up in a cult that uses monstrous parasites to control zombie-like slaves.

Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition:
Finally out of that castle. Now into a mine shaft...not sure if that's better. But I did drop an El Gigante into a pit of lava.

[The Happy Locust]

Super Mario Galaxy
Cleared the bedroom area and defeated Bowser again, thus unlocking the Engine room section. I've got enough stars to go see the end of the game but I'm in no hurry. Instead, I decided to hit the engine room and clear out the first two galaxies. Currently up to 75 stars.

[1337W422102]

Resident Evil 4 [PC]:
Separate Ways:
On the fourth mission. Just cleared that battleship hanger part. Man, was it annoying.

[Shadowman]

Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition:
Next on my Murderin' list: Krauser. Unfortunately, even though I walked out of the fight with Salazar with a boat-load of ammo and supplies, all that seems to have vanished...

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames:
BEATEN! As Mattias, anyway. Dropped a nuclear Earth-penetrating missile (Agent Joyce's fancy word for Bunker Buster) on Solano's base, jacked his chopper, then bailed, and let it gently slam into a wall and explode with him inside of it. Apparently, India is next on the contract list. Can't wait for Mercenaries 3!

Oh, wait, now I'm replacing an Jennifer Mui, the lovely half-Britsh, half-Chinese murder machine.

Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations:
Still on case 1. Cross-examining Dahlia Hawthorne, Phoenix's girlfriend. I read ahead, so every time she does something cute, I simply mutter to myself "PURE %$&#ING EVIL."

Interestingly enough, while cases in PW usually have the real killer show up in court in order to indict the main suspect, in order to save his/her own ass, Dahlia...actually persists in saying Phoenix is innocent...I...wait...huh?

[The Happy Locust]

Startropics II: Zoda's Revenge
Completed the Transylvania level and defeated Zoda-Y, thus earning the 6th magical block. Another time travel episode and I'm in the days of King Arthur. His knights are all busy on quests so I've been nominated to destroy the local dragon. Firstly, I had to fight a ghost knight in a cave. Merlin then showed up and granted me the most powerful psychic attack before sending me merrily on my way.

[Evil_the_Nub]

For those playing RE4 on the Wii watch out for baddies with an immunity to explosions. I had a 5 star rating in mercenaries once and died because a Bella sister decided that a barrel exploding 7 inches away from her shouldn't hurt. And there was the time in separate ways. I threw a grenade at a group of ganados, it blew up between the first guys feet and none of them even reacted to it.

[1337W422102]

For those playing RE4 on the Wii watch out for baddies with an immunity to explosions. I had a 5 star rating in mercenaries once and died because a Bella sister decided that a barrel exploding 7 inches away from her shouldn't hurt. And there was the time in separate ways. I threw a grenade at a group of ganados, it blew up between the first guys feet and none of them even reacted to it.

What the-- Is that a Wii-specific bug?

[Shadowman]

For those playing RE4 on the Wii watch out for baddies with an immunity to explosions. I had a 5 star rating in mercenaries once and died because a Bella sister decided that a barrel exploding 7 inches away from her shouldn't hurt. And there was the time in separate ways. I threw a grenade at a group of ganados, it blew up between the first guys feet and none of them even reacted to it.

What the-- Is that a Wii-specific bug?

I don't think I've ever had that problem...

Assassin's Creed:
Killed a slave trader in Jerusalem, and an inhumane doctor in Acre. Now going for a corrupt merchant in Damascus.

Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations:
Completed case 1. Now on Case 2, which takes place in the regular time.

[Psycho Warrior]

Fallout 3 Xbox 360
Completed:
Blood Ties
The Wasteland Survival Guide
Oasis
Tenpenny Tower
You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head, well, I completed it for the achievement then reloaded it and went back to fort constintine and collected the T-51b power armor. So I kinda didn't complete it.

[The Happy Locust]

Fallout 3 Xbox 360
You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head, well, I completed it for the achievement then reloaded it and went back to fort constintine and collected the T-51b power armor. So I kinda didn't complete it.

That counts as completed in my book.

Super Mario Galaxy
completed the game with Luigi and all available stars, giving me a total of 105 stars. Fun times... Unlocked the purple comet challenges. Currently working my way through those to reach the fabled 121 spot.

UPDATE: Got the final set of stars, unlocking a very simple but heart-warming finale chapter. Got 121 stars with both Mario and Luigi.

[1337W422102]

Resident Evil 4 [PC]:
Separate Ways:
On my way to stop Krauser from shanking Leon. Worked my way through the rusted catwalks and furnace room.

[Shadowman]

Assassin's Creed:
After Altair finds out his master is the really evil one, and in possession of a powerful mind-control device (Piece of Eden, responsible for most major Biblical events), Altair, as one would expect, shanks the sucker, and sees a global map, apparently marking other Pieces.

After this, the modern Templar decide they don't need Desmond (Altair's descendant, they were using the genetic memory of Altair to find that map) anymore, but decide not to kill him, as they could probably use him and, by extension, Altair again. Meanwhile, Desmond, now able to use Altair's Eagle Vision, finds an entire wall covered in cryptic messages, all telling about the end of the world. Notably, this game takes place September 2012, and what is predicted to happen in December of that year?

Can't wait for Assassin's Creed 2...

[The Happy Locust]

Fallout 3
Started the game and viewed the world through ambiotic fluid covered eyes. Couldn't quite make my character look like me, but close enough. Experienced the joys of childhood, including dealing with Bullies and hitting on the girl next door. At age 19, escaped from the Vault after all hell broke loose, though it took longer than it should have (apparently trying to let the overseer live is bad for my health). Then again, it might not have been so bad had I not let Amala keep the gun. Oh well, next play through. Do I lose points for bludgeoning her over the head a few times?
Escaped the Vault and reached Megaton.

[1337W422102]

Resident Evil 4 [PC]:
Separate Ways:
In Mission 5, at the Typewriter in the prison. Almost done, now. Then I can replay the main game with the sweet, sweet Chicago Typewriter.

[Evil_the_Nub]

For those playing RE4 on the Wii watch out for baddies with an immunity to explosions. I had a 5 star rating in mercenaries once and died because a Bella sister decided that a barrel exploding 7 inches away from her shouldn't hurt. And there was the time in separate ways. I threw a grenade at a group of ganados, it blew up between the first guys feet and none of them even reacted to it.

What the-- Is that a Wii-specific bug?

I don't know, I had it on the gamecube and everything was hunky-dory, but on the Wii version those both happened in the same day. No problems in the main game though, just on the extra stuff.

[The Happy Locust]

Fallout 3
No major accomplishments. Mostly just exploring and doing small tasks. Accepted both the job to disarm the nuke and the job to activate it. Still not sure which way I'm going with that. Ran research jobs for Moira, most of which ended up nearly getting me killed. Repaired the pipes as a side job.
Found that my father had already left town but was given directions on where he headed to next.
Skill wise, I'm being fairly simplistic. Most of my skills are going into intelligence and charisma.

[1337W422102]

For those playing RE4 on the Wii watch out for baddies with an immunity to explosions. I had a 5 star rating in mercenaries once and died because a Bella sister decided that a barrel exploding 7 inches away from her shouldn't hurt. And there was the time in separate ways. I threw a grenade at a group of ganados, it blew up between the first guys feet and none of them even reacted to it.

What the-- Is that a Wii-specific bug?

I don't know, I had it on the gamecube and everything was hunky-dory, but on the Wii version those both happened in the same day. No problems in the main game though, just on the extra stuff.

I've never had that happen to me on the PC version, which is a lazy half-assed port of the PS2 version.

GTA Advance [GBA]:
62% through the game. Rescued Asuka's niece, and unfortunately turned down her offer to 'thank' me with her whip. Giggity.

[Shadowman]

Fallout 3
No major accomplishments. Mostly just exploring and doing small tasks. Accepted both the job to disarm the nuke and the job to activate it. Still not sure which way I'm going with that. Ran research jobs for Moira, most of which ended up nearly getting me killed. Repaired the pipes as a side job.
Found that my father had already left town but was given directions on where he headed to next.
Skill wise, I'm being fairly simplistic. Most of my skills are going into intelligence and charisma.

If you deactivate it, they give you a house in Megaton. I dunno if you get that if you turn it back on.

Also, make sure you keep your Repair, Science, and Explosive attributes up. Lord knows I've been screwed over so many times because those skills were under-developed.

[Psycho Warrior]

Fallout 3 Xbox 360
GAME OVER
All side quests completed.
I still have to go back and get two achievements for 8th level but otherwise it was a lot of fun. The achievements weren't impossible or too time consuming to get so I had lots of fun. It was certianly better than oblivion.

[1337W422102]

GTA Advance [GBA]:
67% through the game. Working for Asuka.

Resident Evil 4 [PC]:
Beat Separate Ways, replayed my last save of the main game to have more money, beat the boss again, started a New Round with Special Costume Set #1. Saving up for the Chicago Typewriter.

I'm going to see if I can find a freaking mouse support hack for this game. Playing with a controller is just too damn annoying.

[The Happy Locust]

Half-life 2
after the time needed to install (and my many complaints about having to sign in to an online service to play a game locally ), only had about a half hour to play the game. Unfortunately, that doesn't do much for you. Made it to the Teleporter fiasco and received a crowbar.

[1337W422102]

Resident Evil 4 [PC]:
Oh thank you Raptor Jesus! I found a Mouse Aim utility, set it up, got my controls all config'd. Now I just have to tweak the sensitivity.

It really blows that Capcom did such a lazy port of so highly acclaimed a game that the fans have to put in features that should have been in there by default.

[Shadowman]

Half-life 2
after the time needed to install (and my many complaints about having to sign in to an online service to play a game locally ), only had about a half hour to play the game. Unfortunately, that doesn't do much for you. Made it to the Teleporter fiasco and received a crowbar.

And yet you're only a few minutes in.

Team Fortress 2:
How do you record progress in a game that has no real method of progress other than Achievements?

By talking about Achievements.

Got the Dynasty Achievement, meaning I've won 20 matches. I assume everyone who played the game earlier than yesterday has it also.

I'm working on getting the Pyro Milestone 1, that being ten achievements, to get the Flare Gun. it's kind of a cross between a grenade launcher and third degree burns.

[Psycho Warrior]

Fallout 3 Xbox 360
Got all 1,000 GS out of it. I'm done.

[1337W422102]

Resident Evil 4 [PC]:
Man, this Mouse Aiming mod is great. Greater than Frosted Flakes. And we all know how great those are, or at very least, should take that tiger's word for it.

In the cave with the 2nd Merchant you meet. Even after selling all my stuff (including the fish I 'caught' for him), I'm still about 40k short of my tommy gun. Needless to say, eff it, I'll get it later.