So, PALGN, what is your 3x3?

[Benza]

hmm the link takes me to a 404 error. Guess I should have found my own hosting. Glad I wrote a list.
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[jprockbelly]

[DancesInUnderwear]

[Benza]

there it goes, was 404ing if I tried the link I used. Turns out that site just makes the picture doesn't host it.
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[theory]

I stand corrected. Thanks guys.
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[Las_Vegas]

Here is mine, I accidentally posted this some where else.





1. Halo
2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
3. Enter The Matrix
4. Wolfenstein 3d
5. GTA SA,
6. Amped 2
7. Need for Speed Underground 2
8. Black
9. Pokemon Silver (GBC)

[RJ144]

A lot of oldies but F*** their good

[Frozencry]

[Benza]

[A13x]

Oh wow, Crystal Caves, Lylat Wars, Vice City, Civ IV... So many good titles, need to do an 8x8...
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[Big Pete]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - NES - First game I recall playing and by golly did I love it. I was a huge Turtles fan in my infancy, to the point where I'd refuse to where all these designer labels (dad would bring home all sorts of really fashionable clothes for me to wear, and I'd turn them all down for Turtles shirts). Anyways, this was the water level, a level I believe I only got past once. Funny thing is, until the Angry Video Game Nerd I didn't even realise the level was timed.

King's Quest VI - PC - Another game from my infancy, King's Quest VI was an awesome adventure game that seemed really ahead of it's time and still holds up reasonably well all things considered. This section here is probably the first real puzzle you had to deal with and I think I replayed this section over and over and over again because another section relied on a manual which was useless to me at age 4 since I couldn't read.

Yoshi's Island - SNES - First ever game the family bought and boy was it a classic. The picture is of the last boss fight and boy was it intimidating with it's design and kick ass music.

Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - N64 - When gaming went 3D I was blown away by just how immersive it was. However it was Ocarina of Time that was the pinnacle to me. I actually wanted to get a picture of Saria waiting at the bridge because that's when the game really opened up for me, but I thought this picture wasn't a bad consolation. This is when the game turned everything on it's ear and really staked it's claim as one of the best of all time.

Pokemon Red/Blue - GB - I'm a kid of the 90's, of course Pokemon had to make it! Selected this photo because the image is one I'm really used to. When I was little all I ever did was raise one Pokemon until it was at an insane level and could sweep just about everything.

Final Fantasy IX - PS1 - It was between this and Monster Rancher, in the end FFIX won out because I actually completed the game. FF9 is easily my favourite FF of all time and this was the moment that really sucked me in. Watching the gang escape a forest that is basically turning itself to stone was one of the most thrilling scenes for me at the time and watching one of the characters sacrifice themselves for you was really touching for me. This was the groups reaction.

WWF No Mercy - 64 - I was always a big fighting game fan and loved the mythos of Mortal Kombat, Killer Instinct, Tekken and even Clayfighter (for a time). However No Mercy was the pinnacle of my enjoyment for wrestling and I got a lot of value out of this game, and still do to this day.

Team Fortress 2 - PC - Probably the game I've put more hours into more than anything else. Since I'm not the best player, I thought the re-spawn screen was an accurate depiction of my experience.

Persona 3 FES - PS2 - The game I'm currently playing and really enjoying.
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[seyismyname]

[InvivnI]

[Benza]

if you haven't tried it (Or didn't have it allready) see if you can find a game called Secret Agent InvivnI, it's basically the sequal to Crystal Caves (Using the same engine it plays exactly the same) Just with a dude in a tux and a james bond evil island lair theme instead of space mines.
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[Till@]

Man, I played sooo much Secret Agent on the school computers back when I was in primary school. The school computers had a few decent DOS games on them... God Of Thunder, HUGO, Secret Agent, Street Rod (!), Ski Or Die

*Sigh* those were the days.
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Mrs Tweedy! The Chickens are revolting!

[Jarrod]

On the subject of older games vs. newer games, I made my list on games I found the most memorable, and games that resonated with me in a way other games do not.

Half-Life 2 Vs. Half-Life is a good example. If you were to ask me which of the two was more influential, revolutionary, and 'important' for it's time, I wouldn't hesitate to say the original Half-Life.

But even so, and even though I love the hell out of Half-Life, the sequel is the one that really hits home for me. I consider it a more enjoyable game, even if it is far less revolutionary. Half-Life 2 + Episodes is literally one of the reasons I keep playing games.

Deus Ex Vs. Bloodlines is another one. Though very different, both are open first person role playing games with shooter elements. Deus Ex is easily more revolutionary and I'd say a wholey better made game in almost all areas, but Bloodlines is a game I enjoyed more. Much like HL2, Bloodlines is one of those games I constantly go back to.

In terms of modern games, I almost listed Galaxy 2. I haven't had the chance to endlessly replay it, but that doesn't change the quality of the time I did have with it. I love platformers, and looking at all the 3D platformers I've ever played I honestly dont think anything compares to Galaxy 2. It raised the bar of quality and set a standard so high that just thinking about it makes me giddy, reminded of how much pure fun I had.

But as others have already said, making a list of nine games is really hard, as depending on my mood there's a good few others that could be switched in and out. Diablo/Diablo II, Hitman, GTA2, Perfect Dark, The Incredible Machines, Wolfenstein, Bayonetta, Duke 3D, Deus Ex, etc. Lots of titles, old and new, that represent some of the finest gaming I've done.

Oh, and I totally failed on the "middle square is your favourite" thing. Replace it with either Half-Life 2, Metroid Prime or Arcanum and we're good to go.
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[Jahanzeb]

The selection criteria for me:

1. The impact they had on my life. Some of these games pretty muchh made me who I am today.
2. If I played them right now I would still enjoy them as much.
3. Theyre so good that no matter how much the genre may progress, they still remain that benchmark.
4. Hours spent.
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Sonic Generations

[Scrav]

Dammit, I missed on putting Outrun in my list. That game had a huge influence on my gaming. Granted it was the arcade version, but I could only stare at wonder at this big racing machine as a youngster, with graphics that were incredible for that time period and memorable music. The idea of racing cross country was also quite an achievement and also bringing choice into the equation.

[pixelatedgames]

..... lady boner big time
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[Jarrod]

It's cool seeing a lot of people post Perfect Dark. I made a super nerdy thread about it awhile ago, but I still stand by it being one of the most feature rich and technically accomplished games ever made. Multiplayer shooters today still largely fail to offer as much content as customisation as Perfect Dark did.
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[Benza]

[Fetidchimp]

i never played it, so there is one of your answers...also i spent nearly 2 years playing goldeneye deathmatch at club med.

oh and no one i knew had the expansion pack.
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kill, kill, kill.....the white man. Kill the white man, kill

[Benza]

[vizzini111]

In order from favourite of all time:

1. Zelda A Link to the Past: This was the first Zelda game I played 15+ years ago, I always heard things about Zelda and i just thought they were idiots, boy was i proven wrong even to this day I cant get enough of this game or the series

2. Zelda Ocarina of Time: Wow! what can i say about this game!? I have played thorugh this game at least 35 times and i still get goosebumps when the Sheik reveals herself to be Zelda!.

3. Zelda TP: When i first moved in/met my partner i bought her this game and we would just lie there in bed playing this till 2 or 3 in the morning every night, Great Times!

4. Super Metroid: When i was in High school there was these 2 kids there that always use to think they were better then me, they always use to go on about this game and how fast there times were to finish the game on 100%, from memory 1 had 1hr 52 min and the other 1hr 58min, so i borrowed this game off a friend I got a time of 1hr 32min they never bragged about another game to me again

5. Resident evil 2: By far the best game of the res. evil series, this game hooked me in first time i played it

6. Assassins Creed II: As im sure you can tell im not really into the current gen games, but this game just amazed me i could not put the controller down, I even went through and got 1000/1000 on 360 for this game, its the only game i've done that on

7. Wonderboy 2: Was the first SMS game i got (other then Alex Kidd in miracle world of course), this game always had a strong hold over me even this year 2011 i bought a SMS and wonderboy 2 just so i could relive the memories

8. Battletoads (NES): This is the very first game i remember ever playing, I use to go to my friends house down the street every day after school and we would just play this game until i got kicked out for dinner time

9. Gran Turismo 2: I cant remember what i was in for but i had surgery for something, and when i got out of the hospital i was bored and my sis drove me down to Kmart and i bought this and a PSONE console, it was also the first game i bought for myself with my own money from my own bank account

On a side note I really wanted to put Zelda windwaker in this list but i left it out because i haven't finished it yet, but so far imo its the 3rd best Zelda after ALTTP and OoT

[metalgear_yoshi]

In no order (Yoshi's Island is my favourite). This list is in no way definitive. I pretty much just put them in as they came to mind and a would probably change six of them depending on when you asked me.
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