Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, Danica Patrick making her NASCAR debut in California, Kelly Pavlik finally returning to boxing, or Bret “The Hitman” Hart signing a short-term deal with WWE, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.
As I mentioned last week, I’ll be counting down my five favorite games of 2009 in this week’s Coffee Talk columns and I’d love for you to join me! Let me know what your favorite games of the year were in the comments section. Remember, this isn’t about what games you thought were “best”. I want to know what you had the most fun with in 2009.
#2 Civilization Revolution — I picked up this iPhone game as an impulse purchase when it was on sale for $2.99. It quickly became one of the best gaming values I’ve had in years. There’s nothing fancy or complex about Civilization Revolution — it offers classic Civ gameplay on your iPhone…which is more than enough for hundreds of hours of entertainment.
Whether I’m flying across the Pacific Ocean, dealing with jet lag in Yokohama, or simply can’t sleep at home, it’s so easy to pass the time with this game. The only problem is that it’s so addictive that it’s easy to lose track of time and miss important things. Ha! That said, I’m amazed that I’ve gotten hundreds of hours of gameplay for only three bucks! Civilization Revolution rules!!!
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hmmm, I beat Uncharted 1 well before there were trophies. do I have to play it again to get them?
@Thunder: Frankly, I'm more surprised this hadn't happened to him sooner. It's always sad to see talented people waste that talent, but I've kinda grown pretty detached from it. That'll happen after your favorite pro wrestler for over a decade kills his wife, son and himself, and then the star WR on your favorite football team shoots himself in the leg at a NYC nightclub. At this point, All I root for is the logos on the hats, not the names on the back.
@RRoD: "About Chris Henry, what would possess a man to jump on back of a moving pick up truck?"
A T.J. Hooker marathon?
blue collar football teams=win
n8r knows what im talking about…i hate the steelers, but i respect their work ethic
@nightshade
i was thinking so hard of something clever like that
well played
@Shockwave
I hear you man. I don't know how Naughty Dog can top Uncharted 2. I think they have nowhere to go but down after Uncharted 2. I hope they can prove me wrong. I just don't see how it can possibly be better.
@Thunder: Thank you. I try to bring the occasional funny to the party.
@ Larcenous
After some research, I believe I was thinking of Killing Joke. He had her mostly naked but ended up shooting her in the spine.
@ Thundercracker
Most of the coaches and coordinators in the league have been through the Steeler camp at one point. Just about every team has someone who was with the Steelers at one point.
i realise that you try to be funny, but i also appreciate the knowledge you drop on occasion
im still pissed the bills let go of dick lebeau
the fact that hes not in the hall of fame makes me ill
I'm not entirely sure if pulling out a T.J. hooker reference show my knowledge, or my age….
lol
we also let bill pollian get away from us
who then went on to architect the indianapolis colts
Football comment:
I wish either the Saints or the Colts have a perfect season and go on to win the Super Bowl just to shut up those 72 Dolphins. I can't stand Mercury Morris.
@ Thundercracker
He will be. He was on the ballot this year, wasn't he?
@nightshade
i dont think anyone is taking points away for immaturity, if they are, i totally need to ace the final
Dang, I lost track of this thread writing other stories and missed out on the Batman talk. Oh well.
yeah n8r he was, but he has been for the last few years
the veterans committee is dragging their collective ass on that one..i agree he will be eventually though
@everyone
just remembered the killing joke wasnt frank miller….it was alan moore, i think?
sorry, im old and confused
@n8r
yeah the killing joke was the origin of oracle, among other things
@ Thundercracker
Yep… Alan Moore. I did some research and I'm actually DLing the pdf right now.
yeah i kind of hate my hours because by the time i start to blog on here, im so damn tired, im not able to construct any clever, pithy comments…
i dont even deserve a magnet (sob)
lol jk
you guys have a wonderful morning
@Killing Joke – yup Alan Moore. Joker shoots Barbara while she was at home (he shows up at the door in an awesome hawiian shirt) and takes pictures of her naked while she is laying on the floor bleeding. He uses those to try and break Gordon, to show that even one bady can take someone as high and moral, and make them just like him.
@thunder – thanks. My wife tends to laugh at me and gives me the "You know you're cute, right hunny" whenever I tend to geek out.
I love the old and confused description. You should change your gravatar to Grandpa Simpson.
@AA sequel
I agree, until they mess it up, let them hammer away at it.
@RROD
Only way Naughty D can top UC2 is to either have UC3 have an even more epic storyline (very plausible) or to come up with a new IP that uses some of the elements they employed in UC2. I am a total fan of the action game/platformer. They do it the best. Previous to UC2 I would have said Soul Reaver 2 was the best action/platformer to date.
Damnit, will someone please make another LoK game!!?? Ray, make one of your connections get on this.
my #2 would have to be Wolfenstein. I don't remember this game scoring very well, and I seem to remember a lot of comments about how it added nothing new, etc. But I loved this game. If I am a fanboy for anything it is the Wolfenstein series. The original game is the reason I play video games today, and I have been playing that game on PC almost since the year it came out (it came out when I was 4, I started playing it when I was 6). I owe my video gaming life to the series, and I personally thought that this was a fun Wolfenstein game to play. The graphics were cool, the veil puzzles made me think, and overall it was just a blast to play. I had more fun with this one than I did when Return to Castle Wolfenstein came out for the xbox1.
I don't mean to detract from Ray's blog at all…but I just read a really good article on ESPN about the Saints and NOLA in general. This writer nails a lot of points. Very good read for any football fan or anyone who knows and loves my beloved city.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?page=…
@RROD;
Awww, I'm hoping the Colts and the Saints loose a game this year so the Dolphins can keep their perfect crown. And yes, Murcury Morris can be irritating at times. Although his annoyance can be balanced out with Larry Csonka's humility.
-M
@Smartguy That's not a detraction at all. Unlike other sites, I don't mind links to interesting stories.
@Iceman
I never had a problem with the 72 Phins. Not until they open their mouths. Recently Bob Griese said that they both should lose a game to get the monkey off of their backs. That was his expert analysis and opinion. Professional football players as a team should throw a game.
how in the hell does that help? let's say one of them wins the big dance…won't there be an even bigger monkey then knowing they threw the only game they lost??
@Ray
Thanks. You know, I have been to every restaurant he mentions in that article. In fact, Middendorf's the restaurant in Manchac he mentions, is my grandfather's favorite place. Just a good slice of what things are here I guess. Some things were a bit too much, but 90% was very accurate.
@72perfection – I think it would diminish it if they threw it, cause then the question would always be "could they?" If they lose, they lose. I would not be upset at all if Peyton and company managed to do it, he is the perfect sportsman for that kind of honor, and I would be most surprised if both managed to get all the way to the bowl only to have to fight it out for it. That would be impressive and the bowl of the century.
I have to respectfully disagree. I think Brees is the better sportsman. The guy is amazing. I met him at a fundraiser season before last..what a stand up guy.
i also have met Lance Moore and Darren Sharper at House of Blues. Lance Moore does not drink.
I really believe that the Colts will lose a game in the playoffs. They have a history of that happening to them. The Saints, on the other hand, are just scary- plain and simple. It's frightening and somewhat mesmerizing how they can simply will to win games by any means necessary.
Well, frightening if you're not a Saints fan, anyway.
-M
@Smartguy – well you met him, so I guess that counts for something. My vote is for Peyton though. He is the non-douche Dan Marino of this generation.
@Larcenous
I have also met Peyton Manning. He and his father used to do a football camp for kids at the university close to my house. The Manning family is a very nice family….they only pick hot women lol.
When Peyton played highschool football at Newman…it was the only time I can remember a local highschool game being put on local tv live. Mannings own NOLA until Brees came along.
@Smartguy – I am sure they are still good for a free beignet whenever they roll into town.
@Larcenous
Maybe. Peyton probably gets at least 10 endorsement checks in the mail each day. Since we are talking about the Mannings…I wonder if Archie is upset that his third son never made it to the pros?
Isn't Archie's third son a basketball player or something?
-M
If I'm not mistaken the 3rd Manning brother was a WR but suffered a back injury.
Correct, Cooper, was a WR. He suffered a back injury.
I started downloading RE5 off of Windows Live last night. When I finish downloading it tonight, I'll post a quick synopsis about how it currently compares to other digital download services. (mainly steam as that is what I have the most access to.)
A SMALL WORLD IS EFFIN' FANTASTIC! me and my band back in the philippines did a punk cover on the song. then this other band copied our damn cover. effers.
@larcenous
i am merely a casual batman fan
i am overwhelmed and thoroughly (sp?) impressed by your knowledge
when it comes to batman, your schwartz is certainly bigger than mine