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Here's what I look for in a game in order of importance:

1. Replay value. I love games that never get old.
2. Online multiplayer. XboxLive is basically the reason I have an Xbox, so this is a huge plus.
3. Cooperative multiplayer (online or split-screen). Playing with friends is great.
4. A good campaign. I really don't care much at all about single player story modes. Assassin's Creed is the only one I've truely enjoyed the campaign mode.

I've got a lot of extra money, and gift cards, so I'm trying to find another game to get. I've been playing Modern Warfare 2 constantly and need something to play for an occasional break. It's not old yet, but it is getting repetitive (almost 5th prestige...).

That new MX/ATV game looks pretty cool, anyone have any experience playing it?

Any other games people have enjoyed playing? Or any games that are releasing soon? (I already plan on getting Bioshock 2 and possible the new Splinter Cell)

Yeah I was reading about Darksiders, looks pretty awesome.

I'm debating between buying Borderlands or Forza Motorsport 3, but I'm leaning towards Borderlands.

Halo 3, Assassins Creed II, and Dark Knight Gothem Asylem

i actually heard assassins creed 2 was good this time around.

Yah it is . The combat is pretty sweet and you can continue after you beet the game, but it gets old really fast after the game is over so I would recommend a rent rather than paying sixty bucks.

I just rented bordelands hopefully it will be cool. However I am a little worried about the artsy graphics
lawfuldog you should get MassEffect 2 which comes out around Jan 20th I heard a lot of good things about it. Are you going to preorder Splintercell? You get a silenced sawed off shotgun!

Yeah I was reading about Darksiders, looks pretty awesome.

I'm debating between buying Borderlands or Forza Motorsport 3, but I'm leaning towards Borderlands.

This isn't a decision. Borderlands. You will NOT get sick of this game. MOST AMAZING two player campaign and when you're done, it restarts, but you get better guns and the enemies are better. Basically, it's like the game again but slightly harder. It's a MUST have for anyone with a 360.

no, i dont believe its a full-fledged mmo, but the dlc that is being released every month with it is making the game head that way (more multiplayer interactions).

Quote from: TheHobbit13 on December 31, 2009, 05:06:56 PM

You get a silenced sawed off shotgun!

How does that make sense?

you can put silencers on shotguns.

Quote from: TheHobbit13 on December 31, 2009, 05:06:56 PM

You get a silenced sawed off shotgun!

How does that make sense?

I dunno it's what I heard.

Quote from: Lawfuldog on December 30, 2009, 07:04:10 PM

Yeah I was reading about Darksiders, looks pretty awesome.

I'm debating between buying Borderlands or Forza Motorsport 3, but I'm leaning towards Borderlands.

This isn't a decision. Borderlands. You will NOT get sick of this game. MOST AMAZING two player campaign and when you're done, it restarts, but you get better guns and the enemies are better. Basically, it's like the game again but slightly harder. It's a MUST have for anyone with a 360.

Really? I got sick of it and I have only rented it for two days.. The graphics aren't my favorites, the weapons aren't very cool, and the missions are petty. I like the leveling up system and the amount of guns (which btw they took like 6 different classes of guns slapped differnent stats on them and names) but the aiming mechanism in the game isn't very good. This game seems like a little brother of fallout 3.

Not sawed off ones though.

hmm, true, i thought his astonishment came from putting silencers on shotguns, though.

Quote from: TheHobbit13 on January 01, 2010, 03:04:03 PM

This game seems like a little brother of fallout 3.

Sign me up! I got over 50 hours from FO3 in one play through.

I thought it was way worse though..

Does anyone know if Assassin's Creed II is similar to the version on the PSP. I might want to get it.

The first Assassins Creed was almost the same to the PSP one. So... Id say yes.

I was very disappointed that neither of the two Targets I went to had Borderlands (I had a gift card to use). So I ended up buying SIMS 3. 

I s'pose the next 360 game I'll be getting will just have to be Bioshock 2.

You... Make me sad... 

I was very disappointed that neither of the two Targets I went to had Borderlands (I had a gift card to use). So I ended up buying SIMS 3. 

I s'pose the next 360 game I'll be getting will just have to be Bioshock 2.

sims over borderlands?

...

what?

im surprised target didnt have borderlands. for shame, target. for shame.

for pb loco and halo wars legos!

Quote from: Lawfuldog on January 03, 2010, 11:19:25 AM

I was very disappointed that neither of the two Targets I went to had Borderlands (I had a gift card to use). So I ended up buying SIMS 3. 

I s'pose the next 360 game I'll be getting will just have to be Bioshock 2.

sims over borderlands?

...

what?

I would have taken Sims over Borderlands even if Target did have Borderlands (and if I didn't already own Sims ). Borderlands honestly doesn't look that good from the previews and demo vids I've seen.

its sold over a million copies. it has to be doing something right.

Psh. Because "copies sold" means anything at all

Humanity is not known for making the best decisions

I really dont think you want to play the "copies sold" game with the sims.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_PC_video_games

Halo 3 ODST,The Elders scrolls IV Oblivion,Halo3 if you don't already have it, Sid Meirs  Civilation Revolution,Bully scholarship edition,Command & conquer 3 Tiberian Wars,MLB 2k10,Madden NFL 2010,Midnight club L.A. .


 GOOD LUCK!

 Literally,whats the neccesity of that?