WRUP: BBQ weekend edition

by Alexander Sliwinski on May 28th 2010 8:30PM

The grilling season is officially upon us. It's time to invite your favorite Tauren guild member over for a burger. Also, feel free to share some BBQ recipes in the comments. What's everyone playing this long weekend?

Alexander Sliwinski (@XanderSliwinski): Super Mario Galaxy 2 came from GameFly, definitely looking forward to getting into that. Also, Mr. Wake and I must continue our journey.
Andrew Yoon (@scxzor): I'm slowly tackling my backlog of games, which means I'm deep into Splinter Cell Conviction. When I need a break from murdering people, I will continue my journey through Mario Galaxy 2.
Ben Gilbert (@BigBossBgilbert): Playing "Which of this stuff can I throw out?" with my apartment (so, yeah, I'm moving). When I'm done with that, I'm gonna take over my girlfriend's television for more Blur.
Christopher Grant (@ChrisGrant): With the curse of the three red rings plaguing my Xbox, I haven't been doing much console gaming of late. It's maybe for the best, then, that I'm spending my weekend camping in the great outdoors. Books, check. WarioWare DIY, check.
David Hinkle (@DaveHinkle): I'm trying to finish up Split/Second (currently on Episode 10) and then the rest of my weekend will probably be filled with equal parts Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Griffin McElroy (@griffinmcelroy): (shhh, he's sleeping.)
James Ransom-Wiley: I plan to put all my years of murder-sim training to good use: ridding New Austin of them godless critters and selling their hides.
JC Fletcher (@jcfletcher) I must finish Ace Attorney Investigations! I feel incapable of having a conversation with Ludwig until I do, and I really like having conversations with Ludwig.
Justin McElroy (@JustinMcElroy): I think I'm finally going to make some actual progress with Red Dead Redemption. ... Wait, you want me to form what with you? ... Oh, a "posse." Well, that makes more sense.
Ludwig Kietzmann (@LudwigK): (shhh, he's also sleeping.)
Mike Schramm (@MikeSchramm): Playing catchup this weekend: finishing Red Dead Redemption, soldiering on in Final Fantasy XIII, and cleaning up in the original Super Mario Galaxy before I take on the sequel.
Randy Nelson (@DangerPenguin) I've kind of got it bad for Split/Second. But I really want to play more Red Dead Redemption. If only there was a way to somehow combine the two into one game. It'd be awe-- actually, that would suck. I'll just set aside time for them both.
Richard Mitchell (@SenseiRAM): I'm finally digging into Panzer Dragoon Saga. It's pretty excellent so far. Beyond that it's finishing Mass Effect 2 and maybe playing through Alan Wake on Nightmare. And Torchlight. There's always Torchlight.
Xav de Matos (@Xav): (shhh, nap time.)

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Reader Comments (81)

Red Dead Redemption.

Red Dead Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedemption!

I'm about to start episode 3 of Alan Wake and I'm very excited! Also looking to make more progress on my fourth of five playthroughs of Mass Effect 2.

Red Dead and Alan Wake, two amazing games.

Did someone eat 3/4ths of that hot dog and put it back on the grill? Who does that?

OT:

360-Alan Wake
PS3-3D Dot Game Heroes

I really want to play RDR, but it's going to be a while before I have money for it :( Until then, Just Cause 2

trade in any games you have lying around, including JC2...you won't regret it.

Going to hit up my local Blockbuster and see if they have Alan Wake or RDR in stock. Otherwise probably going to be more Bad Company 2.

Hey, Chris.

You do realize you could game on the PS3 or Wii, right?

The 360 isn't everything! =P

Red Dead Redemption and some Super Street Fighter IV.

God damn, that BBQ looks awesome...
I'm hungry...

As for me, I'll work on the weekend to get the remaining stars for Mario Galaxy 2, that game is just awesome :D

Same. And when I need a break from Galaxy I'll be leveling up my character in Borderlands. I also just got Dr. Ned's Zombie Island and Moxie's Underdome, so I'll be checking those out.

I hear ya bud. It's especially obvious when you work at a game store. I feel your pain.

Hopefully finishing up my Insanity playthrough of Mass Effect 2. After that, not sure - maybe give Mass Effect 1 another playthrough to pick up some of the achievements that I missed previously.

Dawn of War II (just picked up the gold version on the STEAM sale), and likely some more BF:BC2. Depending on who else in on, possibly some Halo 3 to tide me over until Reach (I miss the Beta). Other than that, I'm not sure.....my teens are out of the house until at least Sunday, so maybe I'll try to get my wife into Wii Sports Resort.

I've played FF XIII way too much, and I need something different, so... Mario Galaxy 2 and Pokemon Yellow.

1LB Top Sirloin Steak, marinated in a little warm water with some onion slices in it, then sprinkled with garlic salt, a bit of normal table salt, pepper, roasted garlic, rosemary, and a touch of basely. Cooked over wood or charcoal and eaten with no sauce. Taste great too me :P

And I'm giving Vanguard: SoH a shot this weekend, along with EVE and maybe fire up Two Worlds again. Lots of going back places for me. I just Vanguard was the "One that got away".

Vanguard is pretty cool. Not the greatest game in the world, but totally interesting enough to since a weekend or four into.

Super Mario Galaxy 2, for sure. I saw the PoP movie at midnight last night/this mourning, so I'm also in the mood for playing The Sands of Time.

Hey! I'M ERIC!

I've actually seen a few of your posts. Perhaps I should make an account with a different name, lol.

Silly Eric, stop talking to yourself.

Red Dead Redemption, but kinda getting frustrated at my frequent disconnects and trouble finding full games. Good thing the games single player is also well made.

Lost Planet 2, While at first the controls were kind of an issue, and there are some weird gameplay choices, one of the funnest games I've played co-op in a long time.

And...

I just recently got a new to me PSP 1000 and a 50$ PSN card.. so I picked up BlazBlue and Armored Core Last Raven. Really digging BlazBlue, Armored Core, kinda... meh... the game would be fun with two analogs :(

that's fair, while i cashed in on getting double credit for my trade ins on this, i feel i got my money's worth when it comes down to it.

i do enjoy the death match and the faction matches, reminds me in some ways of metal gear online meets monster hunter meets sci fi.

and you can also lump me into that group of people that enjoy online achievements, as i play a lot of games solely online :S

Lost Planet 2 is what I'm playing too. I like it so far. It's got a ton of customization which is something I can appreciate in a game.

gonna try to push through Split Second......the latter parts of the game are frustratingly crazy.....get some progress done on ModNation, maybe play a little Forza 3, try out the Lab playlist and the extra XP weekend on Uncharted 2, and start RDR, all the while working after getting promoted at my job :)

Red Dead Redemption!

I've got to say that I'm surprised this game is so good. I only bought it because my friends said the multiplayer was fun, which it is, but I was expecting the story to be predictable Rockstar rubbage. Glad to say that I can't put the single player down! It feels like I've finally found a Rockstar character I like and can relate to in some way or another.

Otherwise, I'll try to put in some NIER playtime. Looks really doubtful until I finish RDR, though.

Rockstar RUBBAGE!?!

BLASPHEMY I TELLS YOU!!! BLASPHEMY!!!

As for me I'll be beating RDR this weekend, then getting back into 3D Dot Game Heroes. I feel bad for ignoring it after picking up RDR...

Is the image for KROQ Weenie Roast 2010?

Some God Hand and Pokemon Pearl.

(shhh, I'm sleeping)

Wait... how am I leaving this comment?

2 days away from the beginning of exams and 12 days away from their end, so I won't be gaming for a while unfortunately. Once they finish though and I recover from the almighty hangover that will ensue once the final exam finishes and the celebrations occur, then I'll be full steam in Super Mario Galaxy 2!

Have you played SMG2 yet? Is the difficulty as easy as the original SMG? The only thing keeping me from getting it right now is that I figure I'll be able to do beat it without dying more than a handful of times.

Yes it is a bit more difficult than the first game, and IMO a much better game overall.
I was not a huge fan of the 1st game, but I am absolutely loving SMG2.
It is one of the most creative games I have ever played, and offers some decent challenges.
Buy it! You will not be disappointed

Saddest BBQ shot I've seen!

Mario Galaxy... 1. lolswerve

Seriously though, I'm trying to 100% the original before getting the sequel.

Super Mario Galaxy 2. So far itLs even better than I expected. Other than that I'll just be checking the swarms in soulsilver. Only have a couple more to catch before I move on to heartgold.

Is it really easy? The first one was really really simple ... did they at least make it more difficult or is it about the same?

Well I can't speak for how hard it may get later, I've only finished the first world. But so far it seems like it'll definitely be more challenging. In the beginning there is a lot less hand holding. and you start using the new game mechanics right away.

I'm going to purchase Tekken 6, A crack in time or Episodes from Liberty City. I'll get them all eventually but what is essential first?

Probably the GTA episodes if you are a huge fan of GTA IV.

Lost and the Damned was awesome! Sadly I never got around to playing Ballad of Gay Tony. Get the episodes of Liberty City, you wont be disappointed.

Nothing.

GTA4 PC version, since my 360 version disc is scratched to hell and back from my xbox

Before you do that, take it to a cd store so they can buff out the scratches. They usually charge around $2-4 so its worth a shot before you pony up $20 for a replacement.

It'll mostly be 3D Dot Game Heroes and Modern Warfare 2 for me. I'm also hoping to take a trip down memory lane and play Crash Bandicoot for the PSOne, but I doubt I'll have time for that.

Red Dead Redemption and Super Mario Galaxy 2

Define "cd store"
I've never heard of anyone in my city offering such a service. Besides, the PC version has better controls

CD store: Establishment that that buys, trades and sells used cds, dvds and video games.

We have one at both locations that i work and they are definatily a much better solution than to buy another game. Though it depends on how deep the scratches are.

You probably won't find one at a gamestop so look for a mom and pop kinda store and you'll most likely come across one that does it.

I'll be fishing, which far outranks gaming for me.

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