Game night?

[jae]

I've been thinking about this for a bit. I posit that we get a forum game night going. Once a week everyone jumps online via their console of choice (mine: ps3) for some multiplayer fun. Sure, the pickup games are great. However, I think a dedicated night to online game with forum members might be nice.

I propose Tuesday nights at 8pm.

First game? My pick: GTA4, but then I always pick GTA4. haha

[aerodash84]

I like the idea, my problem is say with Tuesdays is that I work. I'd be late but I'm up for it, or weekends are my better nights. I got a 360, PC and Wii.

[dolson]

I game every night already, so I'd be up for it. It'd have to be a game I have though.

My vote is this Thursday - Battlefield Bad Company demo. :D

[krypt]

sounds like an awesome idea. im on 360 and wii. im up for any night for right now

[iccanui]

sounds good, but i have tried it a few times and between times people can get on, games people have and consoles it never seems to work out well.

But i guess if you just put up a night and accept some people just arent gonna make it or have the game or console or make 2 game nights to fufill everyone, that might work.


I would make a system, a calender that posts what console is up that week, what game and whatever.

Good luck, its a good idea.

[Halgy3000]

This would be pretty cool; I'd be like the LAN party in the TSS days of old...


Sorry, remembering TSS made me sad for a second.

Another idea: it would be cool if we could play with them on whichever game they are reviewing for the week, if it has an online portion. Just an idea.

[dolson]

Another idea: it would be cool if we could play with them on whichever game they are reviewing for the week, if it has an online portion. Just an idea.

Hey, do they announce what game they're reviewing ahead of time, like they do movies? I never hear them mention it, and I didn't start looking for it anywhere.

[Halgy3000]

Hey, do they announce what game they're reviewing ahead of time, like they do movies? I never hear them mention it, and I didn't start looking for it anywhere.

I haven't seen it if they do. Perhaps thats one reason they wouldn't do it; they want to keep what they are reviewing a surprise.

[scoobydiesel]

Sounds cool to me, i own all 3 systems and i have gamefly to rent whatevers hot(if i dont already own it)

But i work randomly never really get the same day of the week off. so that kinda sucks for me. but i get off at 9pm PST(home by 9:30ish)

[jaylaf]

I would make a system, a calender that posts what console is up that week, what game and whatever.



This is the first thing I thought, as well.

I would be more than willing to start a Google map, or something. Everyone could just send me their info:
- console(s)
- game(s)
- availability
- time zone

I'd say the availability should initially come from those with a fairly set time and day, so I could make a repeating event. After it's pieced together, everyone could input their availability, as it changes.

I think it would be great to have 3 (or 4, if PC is wanted) overlaying maps, one for each console.

EDIT: Oops! I wrote "Google map" when I obviously meant "Google calendar." All this mentioning Google maps, when explaining BrightKite to friends, has me conditioned now.

[gi_josh]

This like Fremont Friday's from the podcast Team Fremont Live. This would be a GREAT idea. I'd say the best times to get the most people available would be on the weekend, like Friday night or Saturday night.

What TFL does is pick a game for each month, and create a topic for that month, listing all applicable gamertags, etc. They also usually have a home console game and a portable game.

[johnnysix]

A google calendar or other open format calendar would be the way to go. That way, people can overlay or import the calendar and the timezone stuff will work itself out.

[johnnysix]

Actually, I hate to sound like a Google pimp, but if we all had google accounts we could share a calendar and a spreadsheet. That way we could keep up to date on who has what.

[gi_josh]

And suddenly, with all the talk of google calenders and spreadsheets and overlays, we realize why we nerds are here in the first place :)

[mlucus]

This sounds like a lot of fun! I'd be up for it. Friday and Saturday nights would be the best for me. I have a 360, Wii, mac, and pc. My games are limited but I'd get in where I could!

[professio]

For sure, sounds good.

I play Xbox most nights anyway, but weekdays work best for me, to busy playing real life games on weekends (beer pong FTW!!).

I mostly, actually only play Orange Box, but I have GTAIV so i would be willing to try that out. Its just that... Orange Box is so awesome!

[jaylaf]

Actually, I hate to sound like a Google pimp, but if we all had google accounts we could share a calendar and a spreadsheet. That way we could keep up to date on who has what.


Well, I wonder...how many people, interested in doing a community calendar, have a gmail account already? If not, how many might be willing to go that way?

The idea was passed back and forth (for a brief second), between myself and another forum member, of maybe doing a quick, easy, one-page type website to wrap around the calendar, if the idea seems well-received. I can imagine having a comment section would come in pretty handy. Going with the Google idea, wouldn't everyone's name, who posted a comment, end up being links to contact them (like the forums here)? Another effect that would make communicating easier.

[jae]

yes! google calendar ftw! i'll try and get some crappy googlepages page up to kind of centralize all the information and where to send the requests, etc etc.

it should be up by tonight. i'll set up a generic gmail account for updates and such. so let's get on it kids!

[jae]

email's set. :D

NOSPAMtotallyradgamenight@gmail.comNOSPAM

send your usernames, available days, games, systems, etc there. i'll get started on figuring when everyone interested is available.

[jae]

so i've received a couple of responses from people. (dolson! aerodash! jae!)

send me an email, to NOSPAMtotallyradgamenight@gmail.comNOSPAM (remove NOSPAM). i'd like the following:
forum name
system / user name / top 5 games (for now, i'll expand later when i get a handle on this thing)
days and times availabe (ex. m-f 4:30pm to midnight, weekends 5pm until 2 am)i'll get on populating the calendar and spreadsheet with names/games/times as they roll in!

i look forward to killing you guys!

[damnedeyez]

Definitely sounds interesting...but the only days I keep to a schedule are the days I work, otherwise I'm rather random. (Not to mention, I work Nights Thursday, Friday and Saturday...so I'm not available at all from Thursday morning through Sunday morning.)

That, and I refuse to shell out for an xbox live Gold subscription. (But have all three consoles and a PC)



So, will there be periodic updates here or has it moved to google already?

[jaylaf]

So, will there be periodic updates here or has it moved to google already?


Since it looks as if Jae will be the one piecing together the calendar, I can only guess, but that guess would be that this thread will be reused, or a new one started, to post the links available for participating. For now, Jae is asking for an email containing the info needed, from anyone interested. Scan this thread, back a bit, to get that info.

I'm pretty excited about this. It's a good idea. Who knows, in the end, we may be able to get this put into the "common threads" announcement, if it proves useful to enough people.

[magunwarrior]

This like Fremont Friday's from the podcast Team Fremont Live. This would be a GREAT idea. I'd say the best times to get the most people available would be on the weekend, like Friday night or Saturday night.

What TFL does is pick a game for each month, and create a topic for that month, listing all applicable gamertags, etc. They also usually have a home console game and a portable game.

I would also recommend the Fremont Fridays type model, it would make it so everyone is playing the same game, and you would be able to have more fun with more people.

[damnedeyez]

For now, Jae is asking for an email containing the info needed, from anyone interested. Scan this thread, back a bit, to get that info.

I saw that, but didn't email do to my time being "Random between Sunday morning and Thursday morning"...besides, figured a bump wouldn't hurt.

[dolson]

Can't we share the calendar and each mark our own stuff?

If not, perhaps Google Spreadsheets would be better?

[jae]

i'd be more than happy to share whatever if it's more convenient for you guys to update this. unless we can all just agree on one day a week or so in thread. i was trying to figure out what nights work based on who's available when. weekends i'd say are probably too random for most, plus, weekends are when i know i like to get out and do things outside of my apartment.

ok, so i've forgone the calendar instead using a crappy google docs form. if everyone interested could fill this out. that'd be great. :D

Form for times! (http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pq8E7i3MnwvuZ3y9-LZLKdQ&email=true)

[damnedeyez]

i'd be more than happy to share whatever if it's more convenient for you guys to update this. unless we can all just agree on one day a week or so in thread. i was trying to figure out what nights work based on who's available when. weekends i'd say are probably too random for most, plus, weekends are when i know i like to get out and do things outside of my apartment.

ok, so i've forgone the calendar instead using a crappy google docs form. if everyone interested could fill this out. that'd be great. :D

Form for times! (http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pq8E7i3MnwvuZ3y9-LZLKdQ&email=true)



Um...only listing from Noon-Midnight? And no mention of timezones?

[heyseuss]

I play fight night 3 on ps2 damn near every night.

[jae]

Um...only listing from Noon-Midnight? And no mention of timezones?

whoops! all times are eastern standard time! :D sorry if that makes things difficult. this is my first time organizing something like this. heh.

please forgive me you damned eyes! thanks sir.

also, i forgot ds, psp and ps2. i guess we could get those started too eventually once i get the xbox, ps3, wii and pc nailed down. so like december. haha

[aerodash84]

whoops! all times are eastern standard time! :D sorry if that makes things difficult. this is my first time organizing something like this. heh.

please forgive me you damned eyes! thanks sir.

also, i forgot ds, psp and ps2. i guess we could get those started too eventually once i get the xbox, ps3, wii and pc nailed down. so like december. haha

Hey, awesome work of you taking the initiative to do something like this. I worked on stuff like this in college and it's not easy work. Any way I can help in the Wii, 360, PC, or PSP formats let me know.

[apswesthome]

For sure, sounds good.

I play Xbox most nights anyway, but weekdays work best for me, to busy playing real life games on weekends (beer pong FTW!!).

I mostly, actually only play Orange Box, but I have GTAIV so i would be willing to try that out. Its just that... Orange Box is so awesome!

I wanna buy that, I borrowed it from a buddy...

is Team Fortress playable on XBOX LIVE???

i know portal is not, but man is that a great game (worth the whole $60 or w/e it is)

[apswesthome]

I game every night already, so I'd be up for it. It'd have to be a game I have though.

My vote is this Thursday - Battlefield Bad Company demo. :D

yi! yi!


i tested that game... when it be cominnnn out>!>!>?!?!?

[apswesthome]

Well, I wonder...how many people, interested in doing a community calendar, have a gmail account already? If not, how many might be willing to go that way?

The idea was passed back and forth (for a brief second), between myself and another forum member, of maybe doing a quick, easy, one-page type website to wrap around the calendar, if the idea seems well-received. I can imagine having a comment section would come in pretty handy. Going with the Google idea, wouldn't everyone's name, who posted a comment, end up being links to contact them (like the forums here)? Another effect that would make communicating easier.


yes, this a great idea... please count me in!

[dolson]

yi! yi!


i tested that game... when it be cominnnn out>!>!>?!?!?

Comes out the last week of June.. You didn't do a very good job testing it - there's lots of bugs. :\

But it's still fun... OK, time to go play it.

[apswesthome]

Comes out the last week of June.. You didn't do a very good job testing it - there's lots of bugs. :\

But it's still fun... OK, time to go play it.

sooooo many bugs...

i think it's a Battlefield trademark. But see i just tested it for a focus group after work one night, I work at EA in California (Red Wood Shores -- south of San Francisco) and Bad Company was made by EA DICE, a Swedish video game developer, wholly owned by Electronic Arts. Also, I'm not a 'game tester' ...any more :D

[dolson]

Hmm, you work for EA, eh? Can you give me an explanation as to why Red Alert 3 was canceled for the PS3?

[jae]

i haven't forgotten about the game night. i hope to have everything up within a week or two. which means anyone who hasn't signed up you better hurry up and do so if you want to be considered. also, i'll get another page started to list your top 3 or 5 games.

that'll probably get done tomorrow during work hours. stupid work.

[hepcat]

I'd be interested in this too. I never buy games anymore ('cept GH/RB), but I'll jump in if I happen to have the title from Gamefly.


I should say too that I tend to play a lot on Sat & Sun mornings before the day really gets rolling since I can no longer seem to sleep past 8am regardless of when I go to sleep.

[nycest]

I'm interested in playing on Xbox Live. Maybe we can set up some kind of game night with the TRS guys too. It'd be easier if there could be a calender on the site that can be controlled by the moderators for game nights. So its not hidden between posts in a thread. Ya digg?

[dolson]

I'm interested in playing on Xbox Live. Maybe we can set up some kind of game night with the TRS guys too. It'd be easier if there could be a calender on the site that can be controlled by the moderators for game nights. So its not hidden between posts in a thread. Ya digg?

I'm pretty sure Jae has been talking about this very thing for the majority of the thread..

[nycest]

Oops...my bad.

Sorry, well, in that case....I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE!

[jae]

alrighty. this weekend i am going to begin the arduous task of sorting out whos whats and whens. once that's set, i'll get a calendar up. i'm sure i'm forgetting something, but that's why this is only a pre-alpha beta. iron out some of the major kinks.

thanks for everyone's patience, this week's kind of hectic.

[apswesthome]

Hmm, you work for EA, eh? Can you give me an explanation as to why Red Alert 3 was canceled for the PS3?

Hahahahahahhahah.... dude, one word: "Spore"

actually it will be out for 360 and PC in the fall. And although it was delayed and delayed, and now on "hold" the PS3 version is apparently still coming out. (maybe it will coincide with the StarCraft 2 launch)

[heyseuss]

I went 18-3 last night in fight night.

Don't know why, connection was good with no lag, may hands were loose... right combinations of things, lead to me throwing the right combinations of things.... and those things are fists. I rose above and beat the hell out of ppl ranked way higher than me. Even toyed with one. I cut his face and that gave me so much confidence, that I could do no wrong, so I played with him and wouldn't ko him, but conncentrated on cutting the other side of his face. This made him frustrated so he threw 3 dirty illegals blows in a row, ( knees to the groin, elbows, for those that don't know ), and I countered with one elbow, and it flash ko'ed him. Didn't even do the ko moment, just iced him in real-time and made him buckle like an accordian into the ropes which made him bounce back towards me, so I threw an uppercut and that made him bend over backwards .... leaving him on his knees, facing me, bent over backwards, unconscious. That was fun.

[hellfighter]

I just don't know when I'm available and I don't steadily feel like playing, so, I don't know what to bother selecting on that form for what days and what time. Just add my PSN ID from my signature and when I'm on, ask me if I want to play what you want to play!

[jae]

so here's what i've got from the 11 responses.

Mondays from 7 to 11 are good for an overwhelming majority of us.
Tuesdays from 8 to 11 are also great.
Wednesdays from 8 to 11 are good (in fact everyone who replied was available wednesdays from 9 to 10)
Thursdays are good also, again 8 to 11.

Let's try Wednesdays. It'll be a good mid-week pick up.Unless someone has serious issue with wednesday.

Now, what system? It seems most people responded with ps3s, so gta 4 tomorrow at 8 on system of your choice?

[dolson]

I don't have GTA4 on PS3, so... If anyone else is in my boat, hit me up for Battlefield. :D

[jae]

I don't have GTA4 on PS3, so... If anyone else is in my boat, hit me up for Battlefield. :D

do you have skate sir? i have not played skate in a month of sundays and have a burnin' down below to play.

[aerodash84]

X Box thought it would be fun to cancel my gold membership since my credit card expires this month. So I'll have to get my net and account updated for tomorrow. I'll be on the 360 GTA 4 gamertag: aerodash84.

[dolson]

do you have skate sir? i have not played skate in a month of sundays and have a burnin' down below to play.

I do not... I have all of these listed here: http://www.wiisels.com/index.php?page=collection

[fashiondr]

i have not played skate in a month of sundays and have a burnin' down below to play.

There's a cream for that...

[fashiondr]

I went 18-3 last night in fight night.

Don't know why, connection was good with no lag, may hands were loose... right combinations of things, lead to me throwing the right combinations of things.... and those things are fists. I rose above and beat the hell out of ppl ranked way higher than me. Even toyed with one. I cut his face and that gave me so much confidence, that I could do no wrong, so I played with him and wouldn't ko him, but conncentrated on cutting the other side of his face. This made him frustrated so he threw 3 dirty illegals blows in a row, ( knees to the groin, elbows, for those that don't know ), and I countered with one elbow, and it flash ko'ed him. Didn't even do the ko moment, just iced him in real-time and made him buckle like an accordian into the ropes which made him bounce back towards me, so I threw an uppercut and that made him bend over backwards .... leaving him on his knees, facing me, bent over backwards, unconscious. That was fun.

You my friend have the eye, the eye of the tiger...

[heyseuss]

You my friend have the eye, the eye of the tiger...

HAHAHA.. You're on fire this thread Doc.

Speaking of this thread...... I need a ps3 and gta4 !!!!

[tamtamg]

any one out there want to get together and jam some rock band for the ps3? I can do the drums/guitar/bass on expert and only hard for the vocals. message me via psn.

[spinney]

anyone up for some fifa 08 or Call of duty 4?


gamer tag = Spinney Long

[aerodash84]

Sorry wasn't able to get my X Box Live situated for the week. Hope game night went well.

[jae]

so yeah, um family emergency kept me from playing last night. talk about a smash opening! shall we pick it up next week and i'll try to make sure my family doesn't have any emergencies i can't get out of.