Topic: The Chit Chat Thread

If a controller can't withstand general use for at least a few years without faults then that's a problem in my eyes.

But things like the Bluetooth dying, batteries giving out, or any of the not button-based components failing is not the users fault.

Unless you take a controller apart and mess it up.

@JohnnyShoulder I understand what you are saying and I guess I just have bad luck when it comes to PS controllers. Cause as I said I don't anything unusual with them.

@Tasuki
You probably already know but the initial PS4 controllers when the PS4 launched were actually faulty. The widest known issue being the two sticks falling apart due to the materials used.

@Kidfried Well no, its a legitimate thing. If you're just using your controller and suddenly the wireless capabilities stop working...that's a problem. Same with unusually fast battery degradation.

Being rough with a controller is one thing and entirely on the user, but unusually fast wear and tear or straight up faults in components is another matter entirely.

This all started because my Dualshock 3, genuinely, would not work even when plugged in. The ability to receive power had just died after only a few years. Whether you consider that trolling is down to you sir, but not everything I say is a trolling move and I'd like it if you stopped referring to everything I say in such a manner in future.

It's almost as if not all things are created equal and we don't all use those things in exactly the same way for exactly the same amount of time. Mental. Moving on..

Yep with that said I think that will be all for the great controller debate of '18. This is just a case of you are going to believe what you want to believe.

So today it was 108 where I live. I hate this kind of weather, it just makes it that you want do nothing but lounge around.

Speaking of weather I enjoyed this weather report I saw today 😂

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iXuc7SAyk2s

"Surprise is starting to heat up as well at 1300 degrees."

@Kidfried I heard about it but it wasn't anywhere near me. That is amazing and I am incredibly jealous.

@Kidfried Wow, that is really interesting. I didn’t even know such a project existed.
I guess it’s the equivalent of going to see a favorite musical artist or band live in concert. It’s a better experience hearing them perform live. Very cool.
I haven’t played Dear Esther, but on a whim I decided to try Everybody’s Gone to Rapture this weekend and although I’m only about an hour into it, I’m impressed with Chinese Room so far. Very polished presentation.
With a name like “Chinese Room” I would have thought the developer was out of Asia, but apparently they must be a British company, right? Those crazy British people are always thinking up these cool ideas. 😉

@Kidfried That sounds pretty cool! Where did you go to see it?

@Kidfried That's about an hour from where I live!

I didn't know they have those kinds of concerts over here. Would love to attend something like a God of War concert.

@Kidfried Hopefully more Jessica Curry concerts!

@Th3solution Alas the Chinese Room were a British company but they effectively went under earlier this year and laid off all their development team citing lack of investment in their new projects. To date, their games are Dear Esther, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and a Google VR game called So Let Us Melt. Rapture is probably my favourite game of this gen.

@Rudy_Manchego Speaking of, I never did get around to EGTTR.

That could actually be pretty playable for me at the moment!

@KALofKRYPTON ...Rapture was free on PS Plus about a year or so ago. I’ve had it in my backlog and kept meaning to play it and was in the mood this weekend. I think I’m going to like it. I’m a sucker for a good story and pretty graphics. I’ve never been to England, but playing it feels like you’re walking through a quaint English rural community.

@Th3solution Same - I remember watching a few bits and bobs about it pre-release.
It is very Shropshire village (I live relatively nearby and spent quite a lot of time in the area as a kid). Quaint probably isn't the right word, though I guess the perception of that is rather different for non-Brits.

I'm wondering whether they put Stiperstones in there. Loved exploring the place as a kid!

@KALofKRYPTON Yeah, as far as I’m concerned if it doesn’t have traffic lights, skyscrapers, neon signs and billboards - then it’s “quaint.” 😆
And it there’s still phone booths (which there is in the game) then it’s downright charming.

@Th3solution That's a phone 'box'

Don't get me wrong, most of Shropshire is lovely! There's usually a decent pub about, which to be honest - is all most of us need.

Random question but bear with me guys - I'm looking for suggestions of favourite quirks, imagery, gameplay from the Metal Gear Solid series. I'm writing a faux documentary on Hideo Kojima and I've got a lot covered from the Konami fallout but it would be great to throw in some MGS related jokes. I've played a few but I'm not overly familiar with all the plots etc.

Kind of looking for common plot points, quirks of the gameplay that people like or dislike, most crazy moments that might be good of exploiting for a quick joke.

@Rudy_Manchego Gotta include naked cartwheeling Raiden.

@mookysam Ha perfect - going to google that. Will assume it is based on a real life experience from Kojima's life!.