The fact that you constantly need to upgrade and worry about your machine is uneasy. Consoles win at this, because you get an optimized game with a chance to play it while laying comfortably in your bed or on your sofa.
Any other Hardcore PC gamers out there?
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I agree because I am not going to break my back just to get a high end pc and not be able to afford anything else. Most low end PCs still perform good and can run most games fine.
well I upgrade whenever I dont feel like its performing well enough especially on games like Crysis. where do you buy parts for the pc, guys?
gamergod, how about we do not wander off from the main idea of the thread? 
http://www.mygamer.com/forums/threads/how-often-do-you-upgrade-your-system.137390/ go there if you wish to discuss about hardware, matey.
http://www.mygamer.com/forums/threads/how-often-do-you-upgrade-your-system.137390/ go there if you wish to discuss about hardware, matey.
I've been gaming on PCs for well over a decade now; upgrading has never really been much of an issue. If you avoid the big brands like Dell and Compaq and build your own rig than it's not that much more expensive than a console and if you get high end components then you'll easily last most if not all of the console generation. It's worth it in my opinion since PCs are much more multifunctional than a console.
Anyway, I don't game as much as I used to, but currently I play a lot of Battlefield 3 and I just picked up Civilization: Beyond Earth. I'm getting stoked for the PC release of GTA V.
Anyway, I don't game as much as I used to, but currently I play a lot of Battlefield 3 and I just picked up Civilization: Beyond Earth. I'm getting stoked for the PC release of GTA V.
Quickly, Newegg.com or tigerdirect.com . Amazon is a good "baseline".
When I finally broke from WoW i spent a ton of time wandering from one MMO to the next in search of something to fill the void, mainly because I refused to go back. Oddly Final Fantasy 14 has proven to be awesome and the one that has kept me coming back for more every time. They have really gone above and beyond with this entire "relaunch" thing. They are actively trying to make the gamers trust them again, and for the most part they are doing a pretty good job of it.
Thanks, Gillman. My kiddo loves all things Final Fantasy. I should probably give it a go. I'm bummed that WoW isn't what it used to be, but I guess all good things come to an end. I don't know. I might get back into it at some point if some of my friends play again, but it's not nearly as much to play without friends, and I really don't know if I feel like starting over. Looking for a new guild can be almost as rough as looking for a job. lol
Dedication?
There is a free demo up on steam. I believe it goes up to level 20, which is when you start doing the "mount" stuff. You should really know if it has its hooks in you by that point
I am pretty much a hardcore gamer than as I am dedicated to games. I love them. It's nearly impossible for any major release to go under my radar. The only genera that I don;t love so much is the MMO.
Yeah, I pretty much think that "hardcore" is just a dedication thing. I have gone a month without playing a game (work and life related) but still listen to podcasts in the car to keep up, and will throw a stream of something on in the background at work so I don't go insane. Aside from that it is kind of how you identify inside of said genre(?). Mainly for me I go after PC stuff, because it is always, without a doubt, the best.
also, if you have an old xbox 360 controller, i recommend getting a wireless reciever for the pc. its the best of both worlds.